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Money Saving Ideas

Confessions of a Frugalholic: Tea and an Airplane

by Crystal Collins on March 12, 2010

in Confessions of a Frugalholic, Money Saving Ideas, Thrifty Tips

This week’s frugal confession has to do with a empty travel cup and a bag of tea. I took a trip to Maryland this weekend for a blogging get-together. Airplanes don’t allow you to bring any liquid that is over 3 ounces, so I improvised.
I brought a travel mug and a tea bag [...]

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Swagbucks: Start Out With 60 Points! (special code)

by Crystal Collins on February 25, 2010

in Freebies, Fun, Income Earning Ideas, Money Saving Ideas, Online Deals

Swagbucks is celebrating its second birthday today! So they contacted me to offer a special code for my readers. Sign up with Swagbucks HERE, and use CRYSTALSCODE (exp March 4, 2010) in the my account area to start out with a total of 60 Swag Bucks! Swagbucks is the search engine that rewards you [...]

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Coastal Contacts: Prescription Glasses as Low as FREE + Overage

by Crystal Collins on February 15, 2010

in Money Saving Ideas, Online Deals

That title just sounds so funny. If you need to order some new prescription glasses (like me, because my daughter broke mine this morning), then you should check out this deal. You will need to have your prescription, which you should be able to get by calling your eye doctor.
Step One: Log in or register [...]

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Mega Swagbucks Day = Free Prizes!

by Crystal Collins on February 12, 2010

in Freebies, Fun, Income Earning Ideas, Money Saving Ideas

It’s Friday, and most of you know what that means! It’s Mega Swagbucks day where you can earn some serious Swagbucks for searching. You can earn 10, 20, 50 or even 100 Swagbucks just by doing your regular internet searches today! If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so HERE and earn 3 [...]

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How Much Does It Really Cost?

by Crystal Collins on February 9, 2010

in Money Saving Ideas

For a woman who has pretty much always been content to just be at home, and never really go anywhere, I seem to be pushing myself further and farther out of my comfort zone. I recently took a trip to San Francisco, because I was named a Top 30 Deal Pro. That experience is one [...]

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Ways to Save Money While Traveling Part 2

by Crystal Collins on February 8, 2010

in Money Saving Ideas

I’m back from my trip to Nashville, and am thoroughly exhausted yet blessed by the wonderful weekend I shared with other bloggers. I’ve gleaned a few more ideas on how to save on traveling, and wanted to share them all with you. See the first part of Ways to Save Money While Traveling here.
Tip #6
Pack [...]

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Ways to Save Money While Traveling Part 1

by Crystal Collins on February 3, 2010

in Money Saving Ideas

As many of you know, I am attending the Blissdom Conference and Savvy Blogging Dinner this week. It’s been a while since I traveled anywhere, so it was necessary to refresh myself on some of the ways to save money while traveling.
Whether you are traveling by car or plane, staying in a hotel or with [...]

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Free Dave Ramsey Book (just pay shipping)

by Crystal Collins on January 25, 2010

in Money Saving Ideas, Online Deals

DEAL EXPIRED
Dave Ramsey is offering his book “More Than Enough” for free right now when you use code ENOUGH at checkout. Go HERE for the deal. It will be $5.95 for shipping. Retail on this book is $14.95. I cannot tell you how awesome Dave Ramsey’s books are. If you can get this, I highly [...]

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