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  Each week, our resident Couponista, Amy Leneker, shares her personal shopping experiences and extreme couponing tips so that you too can be a Coupon Expert!Continue Reading

Orange and black are typically designated as Halloween colors, but we want to help you make the holiday more green. By being more earth-friendly this October 31 you can also save money. Wondering how to make your carbon footprint less scary this Halloween? Get some great ideas on reducing waste while still having a freakish amount of fun.Continue Reading

So, you’ve been married for a few years now, and you and your partner are thinking it might be time to take the next step and start adding to your family. You may have visions of cute little squishy newborns dancing in your head, but you before you actually make one of your own, take Continue Reading

Since Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer, now is the time to squeeze the most out of this special season. Give yourself some sunny memories to help you keep yourself warm during the coming cold evenings. If you've got a few vacation days to use up, but aren't sure how to spend them you've come to the right place. Here are some great ideas for activities to do before summer ends.Continue Reading

Building a carnival in your own backyard is a fun, out-of-the-box way to celebrate birthdays, holidays or to enjoy just because. Never planned a shin dig quite like this? Not to worry, I've got some creative, do it yourself ideas that will help mold a perfect backyard carnival to any scale you decide to take on.Continue Reading

Most American households are looking for ways to save money. And sometimes that means eating at home instead of going to a restaurant. But the Kids Meal Deals app helps parents enjoy a night away from the kitchen while still staying within budget.  The iPhone and Blackberry app can help parents looking to keep costs Continue Reading

The demand for fireworks is exploding. The US fireworks industry has more than doubled its annual revenue in the past 13 years. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, fireworks revenue hit $425 million in 1998 and in 2010 it skyrocketed to $952 million. See some of those patriotic pyrotechnics at one of the biggest 4th Continue Reading

If you’re one of the millions heading south this summer to the Sunshine State, check out these great tips for saving money on your trip to Orlando.Continue Reading

While Daddy might wish to spend his entire Father’s Day napping in his hammock or watching sports on TV with a beer and pretzels near at hand, it’s a good bet that the kids have other plans.  Usually these plans involve pestering Dad to get out of his La-Z-Boy or hammock, or asking when the Continue Reading

I'm a firm believer that kindness and flattery tend to bring out the best in people. And I set out on an experiment to prove that it also brings out the best in companies. I wrote 50 sweet letters of gratitude to 50 companies whose products I use, admire and appreciate.Continue Reading