Shopping
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Cyber Monday vs. Black Friday: What to Buy When
Cyber Monday and Black Friday. Is there really a difference? Cyber Monday is a marketing tool created in 2005 by online retailers. Making the day following the long Thanksgiving weekend a retail holiday was an attempt to sustain the hype…
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Games and Puzzles
What’s not to like about cheap games and puzzles? They never go out of style, they teach kids about fairness and losing gracefully, and they provide hours of interactive fun. Two of this season’s hot new games for boys and…
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Cheap Kids’ Crafts
Cheap kids’ crafts, as most parents and teachers know, keep young hands and minds busy. Fortunately, many grade-schoolers like projects that accomplish these goals. While pawing through the toy shelves, we found a number of cheap crafts that don’t require…
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Cheap Toys
We at Cheapism are hardly immune to the siren-call of electronic games, but for this guide to the best cheap toys for the younger elementary school set we’re sticking with the more traditional kind of cheap toys. That is, toys…
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Price Alerts Help You Find the Best Time to Buy
Online bargain hunting is both frustrating and exciting. You’re out to find a deal on something you love or need and you’re determined to stick to your budget. Make price alerts your new best friend. With the power of price…
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Cheap Double Strollers
Stroller selection can be an overwhelming process, especially when this particular mode of transportation must accommodate the needs of two children. Regardless whether you’re buying a cheap double stroller for twins or tots of different ages, there’s no need to…
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Best Cheap Turntables
With the music industry in flux and CD sales falling daily, the full, rich sound of vinyl records is sparking a replay for this “old” media. The MP3’s floating around…
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Cheap Travel Systems
Before the baby even arrives, expenses start piling up. One way to save money and lock in convenience is to buy a cheap travel system comprised of stroller, car seat,…
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Cheap Elliptical Trainers
Exercise enthusiasts and professional trainers love elliptical machines — cheap as well as pricey — because they work the whole body with minimal impact to the joints. Your feet never…
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Cheap Digital Photo Printing
With the advent of the digital camera, demand for low-cost digital prints has created a new online market. Cheap digital photo printing services are now major players in the photo…
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How to Shop Smart for Back-to-School
How much have you budgeted for back-to-school shopping? For nearly eight in 10 parents, the answer is up to $500 for each child, according to a recent survey by online…
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Walmart vs. Target vs. Kmart Showdown
Jump to: Is Walmart, Target, or Kmart Cheaper? Shopping Experience Grocery Electronics and Office Clothing and Personal Care Toys Pharmacy and Health Services Other Services Online Shopping Return Policies Price…
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Best Cheap Acne Treatments
Ugh, acne — that scourge we hope never to face again after the age of 16. But many adults continue to struggle with acne and others develop it at certain…
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Cheap Jogging Strollers
For parents who frequently find themselves on the run — literally — jogging strollers are a practical investment. Prices for jogging strollers range from the Cheapism niche of $100-$200 to…
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The Best and Worst Prepaid Card Deals
This is a post by Odysseas Papadimitriou, the founder and CEO of Card Hub, a website that helps consumers find the best credit cards and prepaid cards for their needs.…
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Best Cheap Baby Monitors
Baby monitors — even cheap baby monitors — are a bit of a luxury, especially compared with things like diapers and bottles. But many new moms and dads see a…
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Cheap Bras
Women spend a lot of time and money trying to look their best, and the right bra provides an essential foundation for building that image. Bras range in price from…
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Swimwear 2012: Hot Bikinis on a Budget
If longer days and diet program ads are any clue, swimsuit season is quickly approaching. Toss out your old sun-beaten, pool-weathered bathing suit and prepare for a new season of…
