Posts Tagged ‘ frugal ’

Frugal Tip: NBC and NFL Will Offer Live Streaming of Super Bowl

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The Super Bowl will be streamed online and to phones for the first time, the NFL said Tuesday. NBC’s broadcasts of wild card Saturday, the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl will be available on NFL Network online, NBC Network online and through Verizon’s NFL Mobile app. The service will include additional camera angles, in-game highlights and live stats — and replays of those always popular Super Bowl ads. NBC has been streaming its “Sunday Night Football” telecasts for four seasons, and the network has found that it’s not just being used by fans who can’t watch on TV. Many of...

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Kate Middleton Carries Rewards Cards

Kate Middleton Carries Rewards Cards

The people’s princess! Duchess Kate is royalty now, but that doesn’t mean she’s given up her thrifty ways! When blogger Ashlin of GetWhatKateWore.com saw Kate shopping at Topshop in London Monday, she learned that the 29-year-old royal has a wallet full of rewards cards! “I saw all her rewards cards she carries. She had to shift through them to find her Visa card,” Ashlin said. She also noted that the Duchess went into the fitting rooms at the store and tried on clothes just like everyone else. So what did Kate walk away with?...

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Frugal Tip: 10 Uses for Cheap Vodka

Cheap Vodka is Still Vodka

Vodka also has a long history of use as medicine, having been sold by druggists to cure everything from infertility to colic and the plague. While some of those historic promoters were half-cocked, it’s true that vodka has a wide range of potential uses beyond serving as a relaxer and social lubricant. Drink it Treat Poison Ivy - To avoid the uncomfortable reaction, immediately pour vodka on skin that has come into contact with poison ivy, and the alcohol will wash away the itchy culprit, urushiol oil. Odor Killer – spray down your garments, sneakers or furniture with a vodka...

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Frugal Tip: Five College Cost Cutting Ideas

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Higher education is expensive, here are some tips that will help you shave off the expense: Small scholarships. Those $250 scholarships add up, get 5 micro scholarship (for a four-year education) is $ 5,000.  That will make a difference. Colleges and Universities love those types of students for the simple reason more scholarship = free PR.  With more scholarship money the chances are the institution will work with you in extending extra money your way to ensure attendance. One of the most important thing to remember with scholarships comes a thank you note, each semester/year the money is received....

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25 Things to Throw Out Today | Wise Bread

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According to Wise Bread there are the 25 things you should be throwing out. I noted ** all those that I disagree with mainly for either multiple use, still being used and options for upgrade. Clothing and shoes you haven’t worn in the last 18 months ** only practical if the clothing is worn and you can afford to replace. It is better to spend your money on quality vs quality. A good  classic coat should be useful for, at least, 5 years. Old paint Contents of the junk drawer ** depends on your junk drawer Dated receipts, paychecks,...

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