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Simply Thrifty

Archive for April 2007

April 30th, 2007

Thrifty Wedding Reception Tips

Here are some great tips for saving money on a wedding reception:

Hold the wedding and reception in the same place. Lots of catering halls are set up to do this nowadays. You’ll save money because you won’t have to rent […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

April 28th, 2007

Stock Up on Loss Leaders

Loss leaders are grocery items sold at a loss in order to lead people into a store. They’re the items you find in your supermarket flyer each week. Many frugal shoppers save money by creating their shopping lists around their supermarket flyers and only buying loss leaders each week. When shopping for loss leaders, […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 27th, 2007

Cheap Highlighter

How would you like to add some highlights to your hair without spending a fortune and without damaging your hair? The next time you’re sitting out the sun, saturate a cotton swab with vinegar and paint sections of your hair. The vinegar will speed up the sun’s bleaching process. The best part is no […]

By Deborah Ng -- 2 comments

April 26th, 2007

Where to Find a Cheap Wedding Dress

 
For most brides, the wedding is all about the dress. Well ok, there’s something about spending the rest of your life with someone…but that reality doesn’t sink in until later. For many, catching a glimpse of the price tag on a designer dress is enough to reduce a bride on a budget to […]

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April 26th, 2007

Saving Advice: Another Great Resource

SavingAdvice.com offers great financial advice. In addition to the latest budgeting and savings news, you’ll find plenty of informative articles, tips and even personal finance blogs. This is a site worth bookmarking!
Tags: Saving-Advice, Savingsadvice.com

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April 26th, 2007

Free Stuff: New Magazine for Bloggers & Podcasters

Enjoy blogging, do you? Like to read up on the tricks of the trade? Do I have a magazine for you. Blogger & Podcaster magazine is now live and the best part is an electronic subscription is absolutely free.  To read a print version will cost you though, so stick to the digital!
Tags: Blogger-&-Podcaster

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April 24th, 2007

Free Toothpaste

Ignore your teeth and they’ll go away, at least that’s what my Dad used to say to me. Now you have even more incentive to make sure your teeth are dazzling white. Crest Nature’s Expression toothpaste is free after rebate. Hurry though! This offer expires on the 28th.
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April 23rd, 2007

Cheap Picnic Tips: Save on Ice

Now that the weather is nice, my son and I will be having lots of picnics in the park. Keeping food and drinks cold can be a challenge, however. Especially on days like today when the temperature is in the mid-80’s. Here are a few of my favorite frugal tips for keeping the food and […]

By Deborah Ng -- 0 comments

April 21st, 2007

Bargain Books

If you’re like me, you’re a voracious reader. The problem is, books can be very expensive. Fortunately, there are so many places to find free or cheap books. Here are some of my favorites:

The Library – If you’re a book addict on a budget, you can’t do better than the library. The reading matter […]

By Deborah Ng -- 8 comments

April 20th, 2007

Cheap Fun: Homemade Play Dough Recipe

If your child loves play dough as much as mine, you might appreciate this recipe:
In a large bowl, mix 1 /14 cups of flour and 4 tablespoons of salt together. In a separate cup, mix together ½ cup of water and enough food coloring to suit your child’s color palate. Pour the water mixture into […]

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