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Mother's Day

33 Cheap Ways to Show How Much You Appreciate Mom

Posted on 5/7/2010 11:43 EST

The countdown to Mother's Day is just about over. But you've still got time...as in Time, which offers up a number of cheap and unusual ideas that should make mom feel so very special. Read more on Time »

94 Money-Saving Tips and Nuggets of Shopping Wisdom

Posted on 5/2/2010 12:05 EST

Some folks never run out of ideas for saving money. So read what Time is suggesting, and then add these tips to your ever-growing list. Now be honest, how many do you actually adopt? Read more on Time »

Shopping and planning advice for kids and dads

Posted on 5/2/2010 9:36 EST

Forget the jewelry or trendy scarf this Mother's Day. Do something creative with the kids, suggests the Los Angeles Times and save yourself a bit of dough. Of course, the cheapest gift would be... Read more on Los Angeles Times »

Cheap Lipstick Recommendations

Posted on 1/26/2010 17:42 EST

Quality lipstick for less than $10? No problem. We've got the low-down on the low-priced lip colors -- mattes, creams, sheers/glosses, and two-steps -- that hold the color and the moisture. An added... Read more on Cheapism »

Lifehacker Labs: Flowers in Every Room On The Cheap

Posted on 1/23/2010 18:36 EST

Spring comes early and cheap with this tip from Lifehacker. Here's the secret: buy a big bouquet of flowers -- from the grocery store -- and divide them into small vases and place them in strategic... Read more on Lifehacker »

New Review: Best Cheap Mascara

Posted on 12/7/2009 22:03 EST

We launched our first makeup review here at Cheapism so if you're looking for the best cheap mascara, read our recommendations. Read more on Best Cheap Mascara »

Holiday Shopping Notebook: Private sales sites

Posted on 10/26/2009 12:16 EST

Just when you thought exclusivity had died with the economic boom ... A proliferation of invitation-only web sites offering deals on high end goods reminds us just how ingrained are consumers' aspirational... Read more on Forbes »

Book Speaks to Cheap Style

Posted on 9/17/2009 13:52 EST

Being a "fashionista" is so last year. Reuters reports on a new book that discusses the evolution from fashion chic to recession chic. Read more on Reuters »

Bargain Beauty for the Skin

Posted on 8/30/2009 10:38 EST

There are just some things a girl can't do without -- even in these frugal times. So the Chicago Sun-Times treats us to reviews of several affordable anti-aging skin-care products. Read more on Chicago Sun-Times »

Clever, Inexpensive Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Posted on 5/7/2009 14:22 EST

Mother's Day is upon us, but there's no reason to bust the budget. ABC News suggests some inexpensive gift ideas that will please both giver and receiver. Read more on ABC News »