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31 cents ice cream scoops

On Wednesday April 30th from 5pm to 10 pm, Baskin Robbins will be honoring American firefighters by reducing the cost of a small ice cream cone to 31 cents. There is a limit to 10 scoops per person. So have fun and treat the kids to some ice cream while supporting American firefighters. This is a deal you can’t beat!! Thanks to Mommygetspaid for listing this on her site a few weeks...

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Christmas on a budget

Between high gas prices and consumers’ fears of a financial squeeze, many people assert a nice Christmas is out of the picture this year. But I say “Not so!” Here are a few ideas to help make Christmas memorable without breaking the bank! Go Potluck! You buy the turkey — Have everyone else bring the side dishes and drinks. Turkeys in our area are .39/lb this time of year. If you buy...

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2007 Secret Santa Gift-Giving Guide

By Big Ben K.It’s time for that annual tradition in offices around the country of picking names out of a hat hoping you know the person well enough to get a present they may like. In my decade and some change of working for the man, the average Secret Santa gift costs between $25 and $50. Here is a good rundown of things to get (so your gift doesn’t stink): Itunes Gift Cards – Between $10...

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Raising baby on the cheap

by: Carrie Lauth Have you ever read those reports on the cost of raising a child?The last time I checked, I was told that it would cost the astronomical figure of $430,470 to raise my baby… and that didn’t include college tuition!The people who come up with these figures must not be very creative. Some of the best things you can do for your child are free or very inexpensive. Here are some...

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Eating in Vs. Dining Out: Which is Cheaper?

By Jeff Gorman I just read a story online called “Is eating out cheaper than eating in?” While the article tried to make the point that dining at restaurants can actually save you money, it certainly didn’t convince me.The story begins with a man buying organic vegetables and cooking them for dinner. Including the cost of his time, he figures he has spent $30. He goes on to say he could...