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Keep a lid on short-term spending

Posted on 1/28/2010 9:52 EST

No, you don't have to keep up with the baby Joneses. It's not style that matters, writes The Victoria Times Colonist, but safety. So go cheap when outfitting the nursery, but make sure you buy items... Read more on The Victoria Times Colonist »

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Toys R Us wants your old baby products, gives discount in return

Posted on 1/27/2010 9:41 EST

You know that rickety crib up in the nursery? the tottering high chair in your kitchen? WalletPop informs us that Toys R Us is launching a three-week deal that may be too good to refuse: turn in... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Thrifty Holiday Shoppers Finding Deals In Secondhand Shops

Posted on 12/15/2009 14:20 EST

For those of us who think there's a stigma attached to gently-used items as gifts, get over it! Hard economic times are forcing people to unload what they can't afford to keep, and WBNS 10-TV reports... Read more on WBNS 10-TV »

How To Furnish Your Office for Cheap on Craigslist

Posted on 11/20/2009 11:38 EST

So, you think the office could use a facelife? Check out Craigslist before you start signing off on new, and high-priced, furnishings and equipment. The Washington Post offers some tips on snagging... Read more on The Washington Post »