Monthly Archives: July 2010
Incredible Deals on Back-to-School Supplies
I know, I know, it’s still July and summer is in full force. But soon, the first day of school will start to sneak up. Whether you’ve looked at your child’s back-to-school supply list yet or not, chances are it’s pretty lengthy. And fulfilling the teacher’s requests could be a little pricey– especially if you … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Ice Cream, Free Oatmeal, and More
It’s the last Friday of July. Like it or not, summer is winding down. But thankfully for those of you who like freebies, they just keep getting hotter. Here are some of the best freebies available right now. Free Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream: Donate some of your time for helping out a worthy cause … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @DollaThug
Our next Twitter Tuesday Profile is living the life of a young professional in New York City. Ana, perhaps better known as @DollaThug, is a 2007 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and works in the financial services industry. She rents a studio in Brooklyn and blogs regularly at DollarThug.com. OODC: How did you get … Continue reading
Careers You Don’t Need College For
It may sound too good to be true, but there are some jobs out there that can bring in significant salaries without a college degree. However, these careers do require specialized training. Payscale recently put together a list of jobs that don’t require a degree. 1. Freelance Photographer: Median Salary $47,800 Along with strong photography … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Food, Free Juice, Free Music
Celebrate Christmas in July with a whole bunch of freebies! Give them away, or keep them as a little gift for yourself. Either way, enjoy! Free Special K Meal Bar: Need a snack? Sign up for a free Special K Meal Bar. Just fill out a short form and in addition to your free bar … Continue reading
Twitter Tuesday Profile: @ProvidentPlan
It’s been a busy year for Paul Williams. He got married to his wife Michelle and recently started his own financial planning and tax preparation business in Southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. When he’s not crunching numbers he enjoys tweeting as @ProvidentPlan and blogging at ProvidentPlan.com. OODC: How did you get started blogging and tweeting? @ProvidentPlan: … Continue reading
How to Save Money on Books
Any frugal person knows the joys of the local library. You can get books, movies and CDs for free. But sometimes there are super long waits for bestsellers and driving to the library just isn’t convenient. But for book worms out there, a new service may be a great way for you to save money … Continue reading
How to Prepare for a New Roommate
Having a roommate is a great way to save money. You sacrifice a room in your home that you probably weren’t using much anyway and in exchange you get some extra money each month. But of course, having a roommate takes a little adjusting. My husband and I are welcoming in an old friend for … Continue reading
Buy Drugstore Items Without Leaving the House
There’s a new website called Soap.com that allows you to purchase 25,000 drugstore items at discount prices – up to 25 percent off. You can also get free 2-day shipping if you spend more than $50. Wallet Pop recently decided to compare prices and the convenience of shopping online instead of at the drugstore. It … Continue reading
Free Stuff Friday: Free Pedometer, Free Sinus Product, Free Hand Sanitizer
It’s summer and the freebies are hot! There are great deals all over the place– from a free pedometer to a free full-size sinus product. Enjoy! Free Mountain Dew Wristband: Mountain Dew is celebrating the fact that a million people like them on Facebook by giving away DEW wristbands for one day. This offer ends … Continue reading