Living on the Cheap editor Laura kDaily recently wrote a story for the Washington Post about ways to save money on Halloween. You csn read all her tips here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/halloween-costs-can-be-scary-here-are-smart-and-creative-ways-to-save/2019/09/23/237640c4-dae6-11e9-ac63-3016711543fe_story.html
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Save on Halloween Candy
Ding-dong! It’s time to start building your stockpile of candy for the annual parade of trick-or-treaters on October 31. It’s estimated Americans spend approximately $2.7 billion on candy every year for Halloween. Of course, bargain boogeymen can be frightened by the high prices on candy this time of the year. We all want to be […]
Homemade Halloween Costumes Are Creative — and Cheap
Labor Day is barely over when the stores start stocking Halloween candy and pricey costumes. So this year, maybe make your own Halloween costume — not only will it be cheaper, it will be unique. Your little Wonder Woman won’t run into another little Wonder woman on the neighborhood sidewalk. For 102 ideas of Halloween […]
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Take Precautions When Shopping Online
If you buy more items online than in-store, you are not alone. According to a recent UPS study, consumers are buying more items on the Internet than at traditional brick-and-mortar businesses. While some shoppers still will flock to stores for Black Friday, a growing number of consumers are opting for Cyber Monday to kick-off their […]
Make Homemade Vanilla Extract as a Gift
Pure vanilla extract can be expensive to buy in the grocery store or often has water added, and imitation vanilla is gross imitation flavors and chemicals. Homemade vanilla extract has a richer vanilla flavor and scent because you can control the amount and type of vanilla beans that you use, and it’s much cheaper to […]
Indulge in Lots of Deals and Goodies on Your Birthday
Blow out the candles for great birthday freebies as a member of these online loyalty e-Clubs. The month of your birthday you’ll receive some sort of email you can exchange for your goodie. Many of these are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the details. For the […]
