Free Stuff Friday: Free Nutrition Bar, Free Flatbread, Free PlugIns and More

Now that Valentine’s Day is over, you can still feel the love with this special list of freebies. Free Life Choice Nutrition Bar: Wal-mart is giving away free samples of Life Choice Nutrition Bars. Simply fill out generic cialis no prescription a short form to receive your freebie. Free Maggiano’s Flatbread: Enter to win a [...]

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Free Stuff Friday: Free Gluten-Free Products, Free Lotion, Free Paint and More!

Happy December! You may have a lot of shopping to do, but how about doing something that doesn’t cost money… like scoring freebies? Here are some definitely worth checking out: Free Bath and Body Lotion: Starting today and running through Sunday you can score a free lotion at Bath and Body Works. Find the printable [...]

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Veterans Day Freebies for Our Nation's Heroes

Some companies are honoring veterans in a big way– with freebies! If you’re a veteran, take advantage of these great offers for Veterans Day, which falls on 11/11/11 this year. * Little Caesars® Pizza is honoring the men and women of the United States armed forces this Veterans Day by providing veterans and active military [...]

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One of My Favorite Gift Ideas for Christmas 2011

I know it’s still August, but I also know there are some people who are already thinking about their Christmas shopping lists. And I want to give this one a plug early on. I first saw Hearts For Hearts Dolls at the International Christian Retail Show this summer. They are beautiful dolls that any little [...]

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Spending $40k on Justin Bieber’s Hair and Other Money-Wasters

I know it’s for charity, but does anyone else think that the fact that teen idol Justin Bieber’s hair selling for $40,000 sounds a bit crazy? Bieber recently cut his hair and rather than tossing it in the trash he gave it to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to auction off on eBay. The winning [...]

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Who Are the Joneses and Why Are We Keeping Up With Them?

Here in the US keeping up with the Joneses seems to be our favorite American pass time. We strive for better cars, bigger houses and newer gadgets. Are you getting sick of that quest yet? Well, according to WhoaretheJoneses.org, a new project from Compassion International, if you earn $50,000 a year you make more than [...]

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Valentine’s Day Freebies

Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away! Do you know what you’re going to get your sweetie? If you need some inspiration, and some frugal ideas at that, here are free gifts you can create right at home. Plantable Heart Ornament: Have you ever seen that plantable paper that has flower seeds embedded in it? [...]

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Do Christmas Bonuses Still Exist?

I spent six years working as a TV reporter and cash-strapped television stations weren’t exactly handing out chunky Christmas bonuses. My best year was the year I got a check for $25. My worst year was when the General Manager shook my hand, thanked me for my hard work and handed me a giant Hershey’s [...]

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How Would You Spend Dave Ramsey’s Money?

Dave Ramsey spent this holiday season challenging his listeners and fans to Give Like No One Else. He asked people to submit videos for a contest that explained how they would give away $1,000 a day for five days. There were three winners and here’s some of what they spent Dave Ramsey’s money on: $900: [...]

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Handmade Gift Round-Up

Not only are handmade gifts great for the budget, but they’re also great for last minute gifts. (I mean, who wants to head to the mall the Saturday before Christmas?!? No me!) I still have a few gifts to go, but to be honest, I really don’t want to spend lots of money on them. [...]

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