It's chic to be green, so let the echo of Earth Day reverberate year long as you find good uses for what otherwise seems like trash. Turn up the volume on your iPhone speakers while chilling. Step out...
It may not be an American holiday per se, but Cinco de Mayo is celebrated all over the country with tequila, margaritas, parties, chips, and salsa. Our contribution to the festivities: five cheap Cinco...
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...
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:
Fall is officially here, temperatures are falling, Halloween is looming, and many people are still unemployed. October is also a good month to score deals on a...
The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, and the bulk bins at the grocery store are getting filled with candy corn. It’s Halloween month! Yes, what used to be one night of trick-or-treating...
This week at Cheapism we reviewed the best back-to-school shoes for kids and gathered up the best frugal ideas for hosting an Olympics party. We also found more ways to save you money with the best...
More than 1 billion are expected to watch this Friday, July 27, as top athletes from all over the world gather in London for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. If a (tiny) chunk of that audience...
While longer days and warmer weather are obvious indicators of a fast-approaching summer, for many people it also signals the beginning of a fast-paced wedding season. If you're planning multiple bachelor...
As the warm weather moves in and schools let out for the summer, May is the time to buy household goods and entertaining essentials. Prepare for graduation parties and Memorial Day barbecues by finding...
It's no secret that weddings are expensive. In fact, WeddingStats.com reports that the average cost of a wedding this year will reach nearly $27,000. And, as we noted in a previous Cheapism
If you've taken your first steps toward planning a cheap wedding (choosing a venue, setting a date), it's time to start thinking about vendors. Our second batch of budget wedding ideas centers...
Still basking in the afterglow of a holiday or Valentine's Day proposal? Sooner or later (preferably sooner), you'll have to start calculating how much the wedding is likely to cost -- and whether you...
For those of you who are planning on throwing an Academy Awards party, here are some cheap party tips to help you throw a party on a budget, courtesy of Teri Gault, CEO of The Grocery Game, a site devoted...
Here on the Cheapism blog we often refer to dollar store purchases. In an attempt to make your dollar store shopping even easier, we've compiled a list of best dollar store buys. Never been? You're...
Football draws large crowds on a regular basis, but no game attracts as many spectators as the Super Bowl. The National Retail Federation expects 173 million to tune in on Sunday and spend an average...
If your post-holiday credit card bill came as an unwelcome surprise, check out the tips we posted this week on how to hop back on the frugal bandwagon. Learn about money-saving strategies and smart...
If you've ever seen the MTV show My Super Sweet 16, then you know about the parents who spare no expense to indulge their child's every desire for one birthday party extravaganza. And judging...
Today's daily deals include women's jewelry, retail store coupons, and more. Groupon:
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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...
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...
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...
What We're Reading September 23:
Here are some money stories we’re reading:
How to Make Simple and Cheap Dish Detergent (Money Talk News)
Wedding Planning Means Wedding Savings (CNN Money)
With prom season looming, local media across the country are trotting out tips on where to find cheap prom dresses. Last week The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recommended visiting...
Is a cheap prom even possible? By all means, suggests this post by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the first hurdle to jump is, of course, the dress. Think about borrowing, shopping in the... Read more on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution »
Cheap prom dresses will be all the rage in this almost post-recession year. And Stylebistro.com has already picked out three favorites. But if word is already spreading on the Internet, do you want... Read more on stylebistro.com »
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 »
Business Week's Nick Passamore identifies an Alsatian sparking wine that resembles champagne and costs only $20 a bottle. Read more on Business Week »
Planning a wedding in the near future? Before you decide where to get hitched, check out this list fromtheknot.com, which lists the cheapest (yes!!) and the priciest places in the U.S. for that... Read more on theknot.com »
No excuses, folks. You may be short on time as well as cash, but it's Halloween. And that means you need a costume. Time has done you an enormous favor with these suggestions for no-muss, no-fuss... Read more on Time »
It's almost trick-or-treat time, folks, and you know what that means: costumes for you, the kids, maybe even the dog. It's hard to justify spending big bucks on a one-night outing. Fortunately, Richmond.com Read more on Richmond.com »
Weddings can cost tens of thousands of dollars -- or a few hundred. How big is your budget? Thedigeratilife presents several ideas for keeping costs in line with what you can afford. Read more on thedigeratilife »
Like many other life-cycle events these days, weddings are going downscale. The Pocono Record has a report on cost-saving ideas to keep your special day comfortably within your budget. Read more on Pocono Record »
