I’ve just updated this blog post on the best wedding registry programs. That’s because this year, a bunch more stores are offering free gifts with a new registry. Or they’re giving discounts to enjoy after your wedding. Either way these are some of the best places to registry for a bridal shower. When I think…
Looking to get free food or drink on your anniversary? I can help. There are local restaurants, cafes, or eateries that give you free food or drink on your wedding anniversary.So, I’ve put together this extensive list of places that will give you free food or drink on your anniversary. Here they are listed in alphabetical…
When is Amazon Prime Day in 2024? The first Prime Day of the Summer is July 16-17, 2024. I’m guessing there will be a second one in October 2024 as well. What’s so great about Amazon Prime Day? Well, in addition to getting great deals on Amazon, Amazon Prime Day has become such a thing…
I was so surprised to learn that you can use SNAP EBT on Amazon. In case you don’t know what SNAP EBT is, it’s the USDA program that replaced what you probably know as food stamps. Now that works a little differently. You apply for SNAP benefits through your state, Then, you receive those benefits…
By some estimates, Americans spent close to $900 per person on back-to-school shopping last year. Wouldn’t it be great to save money on that this year? Well, it is possible when you figure out a way to avoid paying sales tax without breaking the law. Enter the state sales tax holiday. Legal times when you…
This article on clothing brand resale programs is a round up of trade in programs done directly through a company’s website or stores. As opposed to reselling clothes for money on third-party sites, like eBay or Poshmark, these are brand specific resale shops. Think of it as yet another way to recycle your clothes for…
I’ll never forget the first time I became aware of the importance of cruelty free makeup. In college, I was a journalism major and was taking a class on photojournalism. One of our assignments was to photograph a protest happening near our campus. This one was about beauty brands that tested on animals and it…
Did you know that there is such a thing as state unclaimed funds? Some people call it missing money. Let me explain how I came to be aware of funds that were rightly mine and that my state was holding onto. In 2007 my husband and I moved to a new house located about a…
If you know someone who just graduated high school, then you might be wondering if that person has signed up for a gift registry for college students. Yes, college dorm registries are a thing, and they can be very helpful when buying gifts. We set our daughter Annie up with a Target college registry after…
Until I had children, I didn’t appreciate the value behind buying luggage, backpacks and books bags with a lifetime warranty. You see, kids can be hard on stuff. So, you want to spend your hard-earned money on products that will hold up. When my daughters were little, we only bought backpacks and bookbags from L.L….
I’ve just updated this college dorm must haves article for this year’s class of students going back to college soon. It includes 46 48 college dorm must haves. I’ve covered college dorm lists for guys as well as college dorm must haves for girls. In fact, there is quite a bit of overlap for dorm…
As the author of 15 books, many on money-saving topics, I’m always trying to find ways to help my readers get the most bang for their buck. For example, in my book about paying for college, I suggest using state sales tax free weekends to shop and legally avoid paying sales tax to keep more…
Decades ago when I was a beauty reporter for Allure Magazine, I covered the opening of the Nordstrom Spa at the Somerset Collection Mall. You see, I was living in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the time. That Nordstrom Spa — or Spa Nordstrom as it’s now called — was located in Troy, Michigan, about an…
While we know that many corporate businesses close for national holidays, did you know that certain retail stores are closed on holidays, too? You have to commend these retailers for giving their employees the day off when many other Americans have vacation, too. However, if you’re looking to go shopping, this may not be good…
You probably know some of the most common federal holidays. But, do you know why we celebrate them? Are you familiar with when these national holidays occur? And are you wondering if stores, businesses, banks and more are allowed to be open on federal holidays? Well, after writing my article on stores closed on national…
I first heard about the Jansport backpack guarantee when I was writing an article for Woman’s Day on back-to-school savings. At that time, two things were different in my life. One, I was working as a freelance writer for national magazines. My niche? Consumer-oriented topics, especially if they involved saving money. It’s what lead me…
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