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How to Score Free Day Trips

Need some fun getaway ideas? How about scoring a free day trip? It isn’t as hard as you might think. 1. Check out national parks and museums Many national parks and museums are free to the public. You can donate any amount you wish to help support the museum or park, but what you pay, or even if you pay at all, is up to you. Out of 397 national parks, 264 for them never charge a fee. The others offer “free admission days” to visitors. The same goes for private museums. Take a look at the websites for your … Continue reading →

Best Buys for February

If you take advantage of the seasonal nature of the retail industry, you can pick up some great buys throughout the year. In this blog I’ll share some of the best buys for the month of February. February is marked by the season of Valentine’s Day, making sale priced chocolates and other sweets widely available. Try hitting the stores on the day after Valentines Day to pick up bargain sweets that can be stored or frozen for later use. My favorite chocolates are dark chocolates, so I stock up. Yum. There are a lot of things you can do with … Continue reading →

Bulk Shopping: Spend Now, Save Long Term

Sometimes, you have to spend a little more now to save money in the long run. That was a hard thing for me to learn, especially since I was raised to spend as little as possible. Bulk shopping wasn’t really “in” when I was little, but it has grown more and more popular. Sometimes it can be a very good way to save money, especially when purchasing items you know you will use or are able to store until you can use them. Now that I have a chest freezer, I can take advantage of more deals, especially when it … Continue reading →