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Best Time to Buy: January

January 5, 2012

Everyone who has ever tried to make the most of their money knows that in order to get the best bargains on certain goods, timing is everything. So in order to help the readers of The Centsible Life get their bargain timing down to perfect, I have created a “Best Time to Buy” list for [...]

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Holiday Shopping on a Budget: A Guide for Large Families

December 19, 2011

My immediate family is not a large family. My husband and I each come from a family of two kids and my two kids are two of four cousins that I have to worry about shopping for during the holiday season. However, growing up holiday shopping for my family was a little different. My mom [...]

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Free Shipping Friday and Last Minute Gift Guide

December 16, 2011

While I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, shopping time is quickly coming to a close and I still have a few things on my list! Thankfully there are plenty of options still available in time for the holidays with my last minute gift guide. Whether you’re a procrastinator or love to [...]

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5 Ways to Save Time & Money This Holiday Season

November 23, 2011

When it comes to hosting fantastic parties, gifting luxury gifts and celebrating life, two experts know how to make it all happen while staying in your budget and doing it with your busy schedule. These two experts are Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali. Dawn and Elizabeth are entertaining experts, authors of Plan To Party, and [...]

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Save Money Holiday Shopping

November 22, 2011

The winter holidays tend to be the time of year that makes me lose my mind with joy. I love everything about it. I love the decorating, the food, the cookies, Santa, snow men, holiday concerts, cold weather, the fact that it is the only time of year we’re not in soccer season, etc. Because [...]

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Black Friday Shopping Tips

November 17, 2011

When thinking about shopping for the holidays you can’t help but notice advertisers and their many, many, many advertisements concerning their Black Friday deals. You hear of dream like prices and bargains of yesteryear from your friends, but the  idea of facing crazy, competitive shoppers and crowds of people at hours of the day in [...]

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Neighborhood Toy Store Day

November 3, 2011

I am always on the lookout for innovative and fun toys that my kids will use over and over again. I look for toys that transcend age, that engage, and that (of course) keep them busy. With the holidays and their birthdays all smooshed together I have a lot of toy buying to do in [...]

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Finding Inexpensive Glasses Online

October 19, 2011

Although I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that provides for me a quality vision insurance plan, many other people aren’t so lucky. The prohibitive out-of-pocket cost of both eye exams and frames/lenses means that there are a good number of people who aren’t afforded the clarity of vision that can significantly improve their [...]

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Shoes on a Budget: Fashion Friday

October 7, 2011

I need new shoes. Sadly between too many pairs of open toe shoes, and having to say goodbye to a few favorite pairs my shoe selection is in need of a makeover on a budget of course. First up I need boots: I’m not kidding that I only bought my first pair of boots last [...]

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PlumDistrict: Save on chic products & an exclusive coupon code

August 25, 2011

I was introduced to PlumDistrict at the Mom’s Fashion File party at BlogHer. The event was so much fun, and featured stylish makeovers for a handful of bloggers, a great vibe, and lots of friends to chat with (and a feather for my hair). I met a ton of the sponsors, but I was excited [...]

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