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Jun 20

Hostels with kids: A surprising way to save money on summer travel

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20 June 2011 / 6:22 am
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As you probably remember from your late teens and early twenties, hostels are the best place to meet young singles with a yen for traveling and — if my own experience is any indication — a seriousness when it comes to partying. Hostels on a Saturday or Sunday morning are quieter than a church in [...]

May 26

Two Frugal Mommas

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26 May 2011 / 10:15 pm
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Local moms helping you save money with their venture, Two Frugal Mommas.

Apr 02

Just Between Friends Consignment Sale

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02 April 2011 / 4:00 pm
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Are you a parent looking to save money? Expect to save big this weekend at the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale in Glen Mills this weekend. Parents trying to get rid of outgrown toys, clothes and more come together during the event to sell their items at steep discounts. The average Just Between Friends customer purchases [...]

Apr 02

April’s best buys

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Cruises are just one of the items you can get deep discounts on during the month of April. Here’s what should be on your shopping list this month!  

Apr 02

Prom Purse Strings

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It’s all the talk among teenage girls: Prom is approaching! It’s very exciting, but it can be stressful for some parents, depending on family budgets and if anyone is facing unemployment. Luckily, there are lots of ways to save, without losing style. I don’t know if it’s the state of the economy or current trends, [...]

Mar 26

Great prom dress deals

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26 March 2011 / 5:59 pm
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Don’t stress over prom season, see how to get your dream dress for less.  

Feb 18

Mommy Bloggers reach out to budget conscious parents

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18 February 2011 / 8:53 pm
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I sat down with four women from Philly Social Media Moms, a network of mothers in our region who connect online through blogs. From product reviews to money-saving tips to helpful advice to support, these women are not only an advertiser’s dream, but also trusted resources for other moms in the Delaware Valley. Watch my interview [...]

Feb 11

Apple said to be working on cheaper iPhones

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11 February 2011 / 7:37 am
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Apple Inc. is working on new versions of the iPhone that are aimed at slowing the advance of competing handsets based on Google Inc.’s Android software, according to people who have been briefed on the plans. One version would be cheaper and smaller than the most recent iPhone, said a person who has seen a [...]

Feb 02

Thrift Week Tip: Energy Cooperative

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02 February 2011 / 8:00 am
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The Pennsylvania Energy Cooperative has tips for saving money on your energy bills. Coops use group buying power to help individuals negotiate fair prices for products and services. Members of the Energy Cooperative save money on heating oil and renewable electricity.

Jan 15

My Weekend Getaway

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15 January 2011 / 1:45 am
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I don’t usually write about travel but have to give a huge shout out to Peddler’s Village. I recently had the most incredible experience there. I really felt like I had traveled to another place. It was beautiful, quaint, and quiet. I just wanted to breathe deeply as I walked through the courtyards, still decked [...]