Monthly Archives: August 2009
How to Improve Fundraising Events and Raise More Money for Charity
Organizing a fundraiser can be tough work– especially during a recession. Businesses may not have as much in their budget for donating and people are staying home more rather than going out. I recently sat in on a webinar with information compiled by Claire Thompson over at Wave PR. I’m organizing the upcoming Twestival in … Continue reading
Paying It Forward In An Unusual Way – Putpocketing
Imagine shopping around town spending your hard-earned money and when you return home you find you have some extra money in your pocket. We all know what pickpockets do and know it’s a crime, but have you heard of the new phenomenon ‘putpockets?’ Twenty former pickpockets are paying it forward and rewarding unsuspecting Londoners with … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday
Men, women, young, old– everybody likes free stuff, right? I’ve received some great freebies this week: milk shakes, bathroom products, spices, and more. The good news is there are plenty more freebies for you to take advantage of. Here are some of the best ones I could find: Free Mascara: Take in the October issue … Continue reading
Billshrink.com
I recently came across a website that has been a source for many news organizations this month, such as CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Fox News, CNN and Bloomberg. As they discuss the ins and outs of credit card use, these sources have been quoting Billshrink to help consumers understand the … Continue reading
The Bigger Your Debt the Bigger Your Waistline?
Does your debt really impact your waistline? It does according to a new survey titled, “over-indebtedness as a marker of socioeconomic status and its association with obesity: a cross-sectional study.” The study examined 949 over-indebted Germans from 2006-2007. They found that the amount of debt you carry directly impacts the amount of weight you carry. … Continue reading
Hackers Targeting Social Media Sites
Monday night somebody hacked into my Facebook account. The hacker posted rude comments and also sent an e-mail to one of my accounts. It was very upsetting and my husband and I had to kick it into high gear to secure any other accounts that may have been affected. Soon we were checking his Facebook … Continue reading
Cash For Clunkers at Toys “R” Us?
Toys “R” Us has come up with its own cash for clunkers national program. Today the store announced that shoppers can now bring in used baby items and receive a discount off of the purchase of a new item. Toys “R” Us wants to help parents purchase new cribs, car seats and other items instead … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: Ellen Peppercorn
While her kids are napping, Ellen gets blogging. You might know her as @ThrifyChicMom on Twitter. She’s the woman behind ThriftyandChicMom.com. While being a mom is a full-time job in itself, Ellen takes the time to find and share deals with the rest of us. A resident of Columbus, Ohio, Ellen is happily married with … Continue reading
Foreclosures Set Another Record- Should You Buy One?
A friend of mine in California bought a beautiful home this year and got a great deal because it was a foreclosure. There are definitely real estate deals available for those willing to go this route, but it’s not the easiest way to buy property. According to RealtyTrac, US foreclosures hit another record high in … Continue reading
Helping Your Pet Through A Tough Economy
I recently visited our local Humane Society and it hit home that overcrowding is beginning to be a problem and the economy seems to be the reason. According to Newsday and other news sources, there has been an influx in pets at animal shelters because their owners just can’t afford to care for them anymore. … Continue reading