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Weekly Update: Cheap Champagne Recommendations, Cheapest Ski Destinations and more.

Posted on 12/21/2012 13:31 EST

Christmas Eve arrives on Monday and 2013 shortly thereafter. Get ready for the parties and family gatherings with Christmas tree decorating, cheap liquor, slow cooker recipes, and tips for celebrating...

Holiday Liquor on a Budget

Posted on 12/19/2012 11:00 EST

As Christmas and New Year's loom ever closer on the horizon, festivities brimming with cocktails and other alcoholic beverages are in full swing. But quenching the thirst of your guests with can cost...

Weekly Update: Cheap Wine Recommendations, Unique Gift Ideas and more

Posted on 12/14/2012 13:57 EST

With Christmas two weeks away and Hanukah nearing its end, gift giving is center stage. We have cheap gift ideas for pets, kids, foodies, and even the fellow travelers in your life. We also help you...

Cold Weather Cocktails and Holiday Drink Recipes

Posted on 12/12/2012 12:03 EST

November has blown in on a gust of dropping temperatures. The days of BBQ and beer are long gone, replaced by cold weather roasts and winter holiday drinks. We found some budget-friendly recipes for...

Shh! Cheap wine on offer...from secret supplier

Posted on 3/30/2011 7:07 EST

The rumor mill is swirling around Bostonite Kevin Mehra, who runs 90+Cellars. Why? He's selling anonymous wines at a discount. It's all because everyone in the vino industry is trying to make money... Read more on Boston Globe »

The Premium-Tasting Vodka That Costs $10 a Bottle

Posted on 3/24/2011 14:39 EST

Cheap good vodka may just be the best new cheap thing to hit store shelves. A Polish take on the iconic Russian drink proves itself in the taste department, according to a post in Time, and in the... Read more on Time »

2010 The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on 3/20/2011 23:16 EST

There's no shortage of recommendations for good cheap wines, and this roundup includes one for a cheap Sauvignon Blanc. (That would be the 2010 vintage with The Infamous Goose label.) But The Palm Read more on The Palm Beach Post »

10 very good wines under $15

Posted on 3/4/2011 15:27 EST

What is a good cheap wine under $15, you ask. The Miami Herald answers with a list of ten, ranging from a sweet riesling to a bubbly and light prosecco to a fruity Garnacha. The wines hail from... Read more on Miami Herald »

A new app that shows where to drink on the cheap

Posted on 2/24/2011 22:08 EST

Say you find yourself in Toronto and you need a cheap drinks finder app. Blogto.com has found it for you, but we're not giving anything away, so just keep reading. Read more on Blogto.com »

Recommended wines

Posted on 2/2/2011 18:03 EST

The Washington Post is now offering a short list of cheap wine recommendations. Area purveyors are duly noted, but let's see how many of these bargain bottles you can find at your local wine shop. Read more on The Washington Post »

Walgreens diving into beer and winemaking business

Posted on 2/2/2011 17:57 EST

It's your turn to host the crowd, and you need to know what's the cheapest beer? The Chicago Tribunes suggests checking out the local Walgreen's, which has just launched its private-label brew, Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

Book Helps You Pick Frugal Wines

Posted on 1/20/2011 20:22 EST

A cheap wines book can be an indispensable aid for anyone who enjoys one of the pleasures of life but can only do so on a limited budget. California Farmer provides a short review of a new book... Read more on California Farmer »

Cheap, Cheerful Christmas 'Champagne'

Posted on 12/17/2010 0:36 EST

Business Week's Nick Passamore identifies an Alsatian sparking wine that resembles champagne and costs only $20 a bottle. Read more on Business Week »

Sparkling wines a cheaper alternative to Champagne

Posted on 12/8/2010 13:36 EST

It's all in the bubbles. So forget about the high-priced Champagne and head straight for the sparkling wines. Read what Reuters has to say about this cheap alternative to that other pricey stuff. Read more on Reuters »

Good wine, for under $8

Posted on 3/22/2010 13:15 EST

It may be hard to believe, but you'll pay almost as much for a bottle of sweet soda pop as you will for a bottle of eminently drinkable wine. The Buffalo News found several cheap reds and whites, Read more on The Buffalo News »

A Well-Priced, Tasty California Cabernet

Posted on 2/6/2010 19:53 EST

Big wine, little price. Hardly a contradiction in terms, according to Winespectator.com, which offers this tip from the experts on a good, cheap California cabernet. But (there's always a but), Read more on Winespectator.com »

Sam's Club To Offer Bargain French Vodka

Posted on 1/7/2010 13:31 EST

To keep those inner fires burning during the long dark and cold winter nights, think vodka. NPR reports that Sam's Club is introducing a new discount store brand. Read more on NPR »

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