Posted on 4/19/2013 13:28 EST
The scents of a fresh bloom linger in the air, reminding us it's time to dust off our green thumbs. Take the hint and venture out to a garden center for the plants and supplies needed to beautify your...
Posted on 4/17/2013 12:30 EST
With the onset of spring comes the prospect of wearing a lot less clothing. And that, for many of us, means rigorous commitment to an exercise routine. But don't be deterred by thoughts of a pricey...
Posted on 1/21/2013 11:12 EST
Accountability is key in any weight loss program. With most of us carrying a smartphone everywhere, diet apps are making accountability possible at every moment of the day and night. But with hundreds...
Posted on 1/18/2013 12:16 EST
Whatever your political persuasion, this weekend is an exciting one indeed. Watch the inauguration on a cheap tablet or download a free fitness app to jump-start a workout routine. Planning for deals...
Posted on 1/14/2013 11:31 EST
It's the New Year and a chance for a new you - all without spending loads of cash. Instead of investing in a hefty new gym fee, try working out on your own with the help of some handy free fitness apps.
Posted on 12/31/2012 11:16 EST
Did you spend too much on Christmas presents? Are Christmas gift cards burning a hole in your pocket? Regardless which side of the fence you fall on, frugal shoppers will find plenty to buy in January.
Posted on 12/4/2012 12:30 EST
Strapped for cash and looking for a unique gift idea for your wife, girlfriend, mother, or sister this Christmas? Full stop. We've come up with five Christmas gift ideas for women that each cost less...
Posted on 9/12/2012 13:43 EST
September is National Yoga Month so even if you've never done a sun salutation in your life, now is the perfect time to start. When beginning a yoga practice you need only a few essentials: a guide...
Posted on 3/7/2012 13:36 EST
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We have a huge variety of fun daily deals, including a stationary-bicycle work station from Amazon, a toy creating factory from Groupon, and several kitchen and tech deals. Enjoy! Amazon:
FitDesk
Posted on 3/5/2012 10:59 EST
Today's daily deals include two great laptop deals, a digital camera marked down $70, kitchen supplies, and more.
Ebay:
Sony Cyber-shot 16MP Silver Digital Camera
Posted on 3/2/2012 13:20 EST
This week at Cheapism, we're recommending our favorite cheap external hard drives and rounding up great ways to save you more money, from pantry staples that will cut your grocery bill to the best deals...
Posted on 3/2/2012 10:57 EST
Today's daily deals include two Apple docking stations, a great deal on the KitchenAid Mixer, and much more.
Ebay:
Sony Speaker Dock for iPod/iPhone with Radio,
Posted on 3/1/2012 11:52 EST
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March is starting off strong with some great daily deals, including over $100 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a cheap iPod touch, and an outdoor rock key-holder for 63 cents! There are a variety of...
Posted on 2/29/2012 11:07 EST
There are some amazing prices on today's daily deals, with several great products marked down well over 50%. There are two digital camera deals, Adobe Lightroom marked down from $300 to $90 (great for...
Posted on 2/28/2012 10:18 EST
The average price of a monthly gym membership is about $40, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, plus initiation fees and transportation costs. Unfortunately, simply...
Posted on 2/23/2012 10:37 EST
The best daily deals of today include two HDTVs (one 3D TV deal and one LED HDTV deal), cheap noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, an MP3 player, and more.
Groupon:
LG 60-inch
Posted on 2/13/2012 10:55 EST
The best daily deals of today include a $40 refurbished portable DVD player from Best Buy, a $250 Garmin GPS with lifetime map and traffic updates marked down to $109, and many more. Groupon just released...
Posted on 2/10/2012 16:45 EST
This week we're gearing up for Valentine's Day, with great daily deals on gifts and lots of tips to celebrate on a budget. We also have new reviews of cheap cribs and snowboard bindings.
New
Posted on 2/8/2012 10:47 EST
Today we have some great tech deals in addition to our Valentine's day deals. Ebay has a waterproof, fireproof 2 TB external hard drive marked down to $250 from the regular price of $420, Amazon has...
Posted on 1/23/2012 10:35 EST
Today we have some great daily deals, including a $600 indoor exercise bike marked down to $250, a digital camera deal, a GPS deal with lifetime map and traffic updates, and more. Groupon:
Stamina
Posted on 1/20/2012 11:48 EST
This week we introduced two new money-savings tools for our readers: Optimize.com, a free budgeting program, and Savings.com, a store coupon tool. We're also helping you cut expenses at the drugstore...
Posted on 1/17/2012 11:03 EST
The best daily deals of today include a Bose speaker system, two HDTV deals, iPad accessories, and more. Amazon:
Bose Multimedia Speaker System
($59.99; $99 value)
Epson
Posted on 1/2/2012 11:19 EST
Here are today's best daily deals, including two home theater systems deals, a discount elliptical trainer, a Blu-Ray player and more.
Best Buy:
Samsung Home Theater System
Posted on 12/30/2011 16:33 EST
If your 2012 New Year's resolutions include getting in shape or losing weight, then this past week at Cheapism was all for you. We've found the best ways to amp up your fitness and diet routines without...
Posted on 12/29/2011 16:12 EST
The best daily deals of the day, including a $90 Android tablet, Jillian Michaels' Workout DVD to get you in shape for the new year, and more.
Best Buy:
HTC MyTouch 4G Slide
Posted on 10/19/2011 16:11 EST
This week at Cheapism, we're focused on getting you ready for the colder months. We revamped our cheap snow blowers buying guide, bringing you more information on what to look for, what to avoid,
Posted on 10/12/2011 17:48 EST
Through our partnership with Groupon, we're now able to get you deals that you can't find on their website! Check out these special deals:
Illustrated Yoga, Abs, or Pilates Mat with Instructional
Posted on 9/9/2011 17:41 EST
Here's a roundup of new content on Cheapism, which includes new reviews, updates, and blog posts:
New Reviews: Scooters and Toys. If it's something that gets kids...
Posted on 8/30/2011 16:18 EST
There's something about being the owner of a brand-new piece of merchandise, and often that something is an empty wallet.
Although certain items are better bought new (underwear, mattresses)
Posted on 8/23/2011 18:06 EST
We recently updated our buying guides for cheap dishwashers and exercise bikes. We scoped out new products and checked out what users and experts say about them. Read our reviews if you're considering...
Posted on 6/7/2011 12:12 EST
Did you know that you can actually get a yoga mat for less than the price of the yoga class you take? We found out that becoming can be a frugal experienced when we unearthed a few affordable yoga mat...
Posted on 4/7/2011 21:39 EST
Personal trainers can help you lose weight and gain definition. They can also cost you hundreds of dollars a month, not including your regular gym membership fee. There is such a thing as cheap personal...
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Posted on 2/8/2011 15:38 EST
Cheap fitness tips are a dime a dozen these days. But Fitsugar.com is giving them to you for free! These budget-savvy tips range from social networking deals for yoga classes to negotiating a lower...
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on Fitsugar.com
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Posted on 1/25/2011 21:42 EST
Cheap home gym equipment is readily available, if you know where to look. The New York Times suggests that Craigslist is full of good deals, which sure beat the cost of joining a gym. But remember,
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Posted on 1/18/2011 20:24 EST
In the depth of winter we often start looking for low-cost fitness ideas. (Swimsuit season is just around the corner.)Wallet Pop reminds us that we don't need a fat budget to get in shape.
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on Wallet Pop
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Posted on 1/5/2011 17:51 EST
After all those holiday parties it's time to get off the couch and start working out. MSNBC points you to a few home gym options that are cheap and effective -- so long as you actually use the gear.
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on MSNBC
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Posted on 1/3/2011 22:56 EST
So you made a resolution to lose weight and you made a resolution to be frugal and now you have to find a way to stick to both. Our editors researched the cheap diet plans out there and identified...
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on Cheapism
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Posted on 12/25/2010 13:05 EST
After all those rich holiday treats, you may decide it's time to hit the treadmill. How can you work off those extra pounds on the cheap? The New York Times offers a few suggestions that won't cost...
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on The New York Times
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Posted on 5/18/2010 22:55 EST
Finding a good inexpensive bike is great, but keeping the bike away from thieves is essential. Through our research, we've found quite a few cheap bike locks that come in a variety of shapes and...
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Posted on 12/19/2009 16:11 EST
You know that gym membership you never use? Well, instead of renewing, WSOCTV.com suggests you spend the money on an in-home gym. It's cheap, it's convenient, and it's in your face all the time.
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on WSOCTV.com
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Posted on 7/11/2009 13:19 EST
Golf is one of those sports that seems to scream money. But if you're hankering to see how far you can hit that little white ball, or how many putts it takes to knock it into the hole, and can't or don't...
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on Nashua Telegraph
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