Last year, my wife saved us 10% off a substantial liquor store bill just by asking for a discount. As we prepare for our annual summer kick off party this year, we've decided that my wife won't be doing that again. Not because we don't want to save … [Read more...] about Save Big At Costco Liquor Stores
My son and I shared a fun experience over the weekend building a computer together. He had saved up money from his part-time job and wanted to upgrade his gaming rig. His primary motivation in building his own system was that he could pick the exact … [Read more...] about Which Is Cheaper: Buy a Computer or Build Your Own?
I've got a huge home improvement project looming in my immediate future. It was supposed to be done last year, but I just never got to it. My 20x24 cedar deck is due for a staining, and it's going to be a lot of work. I can either pay someone to … [Read more...] about DIY Deck Staining Will Save Me Over $500
Quiz time, Clever Friends: What do most people forget to include when estimating the cost of a wedding present? Answer: The materials needed to wrap the gift. Whether it be wrapping paper, a gift bag, ribbon, or all three, most … [Read more...] about Save Time And Money With The Gift Wrapping Table At Bed, Bath, And Beyond
Image courtesy of NayPong at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hopping online to price compare a product between retailers has become our default mode of operation before buying a new product. Not only does it help us get the very best price, but it also … [Read more...] about Online Shopping Failure: The Rice Cooker Saga
In celebration of my son's 16th birthday, as well as another very successful quarter of high school, we wanted to reward him. We allowed him to pick a few friends to take with us on an overnight stay to a nearby hotel with a large indoor … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Hotel Reservation Lines
Coupons are all the rage these days. Or so it would seem, as PR Web reports that 71% of millennials in 2014 have taken advantage of coupons and other promotional offers. It isn’t just millennials who are in on the savings though. eMarketer reports … [Read more...] about Save While You Shop with Cash Back Rewards
I dislike crowds. They make me anxious, and uncomfortable. Which is why I prefer sitting on my deck with close friends over going to a bar, why I prefer to go grocery shopping early in the morning or late at night, and why I absolutely dread going to … [Read more...] about Christmas 2014 Challenge: Can I Do All My Shopping Online?
