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January 30 Daily Deals - Apple iPad Deal, Cheap Digital Photo Frame, and more.

Posted on 1/30/2012 11:20 EST

Today we have an Apple iPad Deal, a digital photo frame, and more Valentine's day gift ideas, among other great deals. Enjoy! Ebay:

Apple iPad 2 16 GB Wi-Fi ($477.99; $559.99)

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Weekly Update: LCD TVs Recommendations, White Wines and more

Posted on 12/23/2011 13:53 EST

In the midst of all the holiday excitement, there's even more to be happy about -- AFTER Christmas. With after-Christmas sales and New Year's following right behind, there's a lot to prepare.

New

Cheap and Free New Year's Eve Celebration Tips

Posted on 12/22/2011 12:23 EST

Christmas hasn't even come and gone yet, but you may already be thinking ahead to New Year's Eve. For some people this means bidding farewell with a bang to one year and entering the next with an empty...

After Christmas Sales Promise to Be Big This Year

Posted on 12/19/2011 16:26 EST

Think the holiday shopping period has just about come to an end? Well, think again. The last leg of the holiday shopping season will begin the day after Christmas, and this year the after-Christmas...

Weekly Update: Best Lego Sets, Rice Cookers and More

Posted on 12/9/2011 16:09 EST

Check out the latest from this week at Cheapism:

New Articles.Lego. Legos generally don't come cheap, yet fans of the brand tend not to accept substitutes.

Tips for Saving on a Live Christmas Tree

Posted on 12/9/2011 13:34 EST

If you're one of the millions of Americans planning to celebrate the Christmas holiday with a real Christmas tree, you're no doubt trying to decide when and where to buy one without chipping away at...

December 7 Deals

Posted on 12/7/2011 11:50 EST

Here are our top picks of today's daily deals. Found another bargain you loved? Please share in the comments below!

Ebay Deals:

Wii Game System for $120...

How to Host a Budget Holiday Party

Posted on 12/6/2011 12:40 EST

Planning a party on an extremely small (think minuscule) budget is easier than you think. A former event planner for a national non-profit organization who knows a thing or two about making much out...

Season's Greetings: Cheap Holiday Cards

Posted on 12/2/2011 7:44 EST

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Warm Wishes for the New Year -- whatever you want your holiday cards to say, there's a website ready to offer you deep discounts around this time of...

Holiday Shoppers Can Save 29% at Outlet Stores: Cheapism Study

Posted on 12/1/2011 17:51 EST

PRESS RELEASE

Price Differences on Luxury Goods Can Reach 85%

New York, NY (December 01, 2011) - Frugal holiday shoppers can shrink their gift-giving budgets by a whopping...

Sites That Help Stretch Your Holiday Budget

Posted on 12/1/2011 14:08 EST

What if you could give a loved one an Apple iPad 2 this holiday and pay only the price of a case? Or give an Xbox 360 with Kinect for the price of Modern Warfare 3? A growing number of group gifting...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 10 Ways to Travel Cheap this Holiday Season

Posted on 11/30/2011 10:13 EST

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 10 Ways to Travel Cheap this Holiday Season

With the holidays upon us, finding holiday travel deals that won't put you in the poorhouse is both a necessity...

Make Your Home Festive on a Budget

Posted on 11/21/2011 12:01 EST

Are you getting set to trim the tree and deck the halls? It seems that Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year, with some stores now putting out their holiday decorations the day after Halloween.

Black Friday and Thanksgiving Tips and Tricks

Posted on 11/18/2011 16:45 EST

This week at Cheapism we are hard at work getting you ready for Black Friday and holiday shopping.

New Articles.

Amazon vs. Walmart. For our Cheap Holiday

Amazon and Walmart Go Head-to-Head

Posted on 11/18/2011 15:19 EST

This week we went live with our Cheap Holiday Shopping Guide that pitted Amazon vs. Walmart to help you decide whether to shop in-store or online when fulfilling your gift list. We set up a Shopping

Cheapest Holiday Shopping May Not Be Online: Cheapism Survey

Posted on 11/16/2011 14:20 EST

PRESS RELEASE

Comparison of Walmart Stores & Amazon.com Shows Few Differences in Product Pricing

NEW YORK, NY (November 16, 2011) - If you think you...

Save Money on Groceries: Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Last

Posted on 11/16/2011 11:31 EST

Here's some food for thought: According to EatTurkey.com Americans consumed 736 million pounds of turkey over the 2010 Thanksgiving holiday. This year is shaping up to be no different. With Thanksgiving...

Holiday Giving Giveaway Sweepstakes

Posted on 11/15/2011 18:05 EST

Today we're excited to launch the "Holiday Giving Giveaway" - our weekly fan giveaway! You could be the winner of a $25 Amazon gift card from Cheapism.com. We want to know what's the perfect gift for...

11-11-11 Sales

Posted on 11/11/2011 11:22 EST

Today, November 11, 2011 -- a.k.a. 11/11/11 -- is considered one lucky day. Couples all over the world are planning to tie the knot, expectant mothers are hoping for their baby to be born (some are...

Tablet Deals, Black Friday Prep, and New Groupons

Posted on 11/4/2011 17:31 EST

Article Updates:

Tablet Deals. Now that Halloween is behind us, we are gearing up for the holiday season. This week, we published a new page devoted exclusively to the...

Groupon Deals: Messenger Bag, Science Club, and Girls' Accessories

Posted on 11/2/2011 12:22 EST

It's a good time to start thinking about holiday gifts, especially with today's deals with Groupon. You won't find these on their site. Enjoy!

 

$24 for The Wet Look Messenger

Snow Blowers Recommendations, Cheapest Tablets, Groupon for a $65 Tablet

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,

Find Safe Costumes on a Budget

Posted on 10/17/2011 9:57 EST

Your child probably wanted his or her Halloween costume yesterday. With only two weeks to go before the spooky, sweets-filled holiday, you're under the gun to grab an outfit that won't frighten your...

Groupon Deals: Yoga Mats, Holiday Cards, Makeup

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

Money Saving News Stories for October 4, 2011

Posted on 10/3/2011 22:25 EST

Here are some frugal stories we're reading:

Taking a long trip? Unplug your bills (MSN Money)

The Frugal Traveler: Tips for navigating the teen sports circuit (Orlando Sentinel)

T-Mobile's

Money Saving News Stories for September 23, 2011

Posted on 9/23/2011 7:03 EST

What We're Reading September 23:

Don't Pay Sales Tax This Weekend

Posted on 8/5/2011 11:15 EST

In our recent back-to-school supplies post, we noted that tax-free days may be the best time to stock up (if your state runs such a program) on things like notebooks and markers. The tax holiday...

The Woots And Groupons Of Travel Bargain Sites

Posted on 1/18/2011 23:23 EST

Bargain travel sites abound, until you can't remember which ones to turn to when it's time to plan a trip. Consumerist offers up a few that you might want to store away for safekeeping. Read more on Consumerist »

Cheapest Toy Roundup: The all-dollar-store edition

Posted on 12/23/2010 18:02 EST

Who says you have to spend big bucks to make your kids happy this Christmas? Not the A.V. Club, that's for sure. These intrepid scouts have found super cheap, and we mean cheap, toys that should... Read more on avclub.com »

Five Stocking Stuffer Ideas Under $25 for Tech Lovers

Posted on 12/17/2010 15:29 EST

Make your mother happy with pictures of the grandchildren on her key chain, and other frugal gift ideas from Savings.com for your gadget oriented friends and family. Read more on savings.com »

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 »

4 Ways to Skip the Stress with Streamlined Holiday Savings Strategies

Posted on 12/1/2010 10:57 EST

This is the tipping season (yes, there are several interpretations ). But what we've got in mind here are suggestions (as in, tips), courtesy of Huffington Post, for efficient ways to reduce the... Read more on Huffington Post »

Travel Gifts From $10 to $60

Posted on 12/1/2010 10:49 EST

For those travel bugs in your life, The New York Times has a round-up of cheap gift ideas -- mostly under $20 -- that will make their journeys more fun than ever...and serve as a little reminder... Read more on The New York Times »

5 gifts from the 99 Cents Only Store

Posted on 11/26/2010 13:35 EST

The Five & Dime is long gone, but its 21st century incarnation is the dollar store. The Los Angeles Times reminds us these super-cheap outlets are tempting places to shop for holiday gifts. Read more on The Los Angeles Times »

How to Score Cheap Thanksgiving Travel Deals

Posted on 11/2/2010 14:59 EST

You've got to book early if you plan to fly around the holidays. But in case you haven't done so yet, CheapOAir serves up five ways to save on holiday travel. Read more on cheapoair »

Cute n' cheap to rule holiday toy shopping: experts

Posted on 9/28/2010 22:37 EST

Cute rules, especially when it comes to hot toys for the holiday season. Reuters gives us a sneak peek at the toys children may be clamoring for this year. At least most of them are cheap. Read more on Reuters »

As hotel rates and airfares go south, Florida is looking even better

Posted on 3/22/2010 13:25 EST

Spring may be starting to bloom up north, but families still eager for that end-of-winter get-away will find plenty of bargains in Florida. The New York Daily News offers up a list of 10 cheap destinations... Read more on New York Daily News »

Where the Spring Travel Deals Are

Posted on 2/9/2010 17:35 EST

Planning a trip this spring? Don't be surprised to see airline fares creeping higher and lodging costs edging lower. Hunh? FoxNews explains it all, and then suggests some destinations where you... Read more on Fox News »

Disney World, done dirt cheap

Posted on 1/20/2010 15:46 EST

Kids love Mickey and all the Disney magic. Parents shudder at the cost of a trip to the Magic Kingdom. So, MSNBC offers up its travel guru to help you plan a visit that just might keep you smiling. Read more on MSNBC »

8 Inexpensive Gift Ideas—Under $20

Posted on 12/2/2009 21:58 EST

Are you paralyzed at the size of your holiday shopping list, the projected cost of all those gifts, and the limited budget you've got to work with? Here are some nifty easy to produce money-saving ideas, Read more on Woman's Day »

Holiday gaming on the cheap

Posted on 11/21/2009 21:45 EST

Last year's hot video game may be this year's great bargain. Or so says CNET, which has a list of picks that were released well before the 2009 holiday season but are definitely worth adding to... Read more on CNET »

Layaway Supposedly Helps You Save. It Definitely Helps You Spend

Posted on 11/12/2009 0:27 EST

Forget about those layaway plans, despite what the retailers tell you. You'll wind up spending more for the item, reports Time Magazine, due to fees and restrictions. Practice frugality instead: Read more on Time Magazine »

Priceline, Travelocity roll out new features for bargain hunters

Posted on 10/30/2009 10:47 EST

Travel deals just keep getting better and better. Travelocity will now refund the difference if you find a lower price before check-in and Priceline has apps that let you name your price from an iPhone... Read more on USA Today »