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The Frugal Diva
When The Frugal Dude suggested going to Yosemite, The Frugal Diva replied that it was just a bunch of trees. I could not have been more incorrect. The magnificent vistas, the fresh air, the beautiful meadows of wild flowers, and spectacular waterfalls made me realize that there was a whole world that awaited outside of urban areas. And the other good news, it did not involve any camping. I also believed that you had to pitch a tent and gather berries for sustenance. Many National Parks have food and accommodations that are reasonable and don’t involve building your…
When you’re watching your weight, or just trying to be healthy, holiday parties can be a challenge. And, they seem to multiply every year. There’s your office party, your neighbors’ parties, your kids’ parties at school, and of course, your own family gatherings. If visions of yule log cakes, cookies, and cheese balls have you panicked, take heart. You don’t have to forgo healthy eating this season. And you don’t have to skip out on all the merriment. Here are some tips to help you stay on track and avoid weight gain from all those holiday…
Thanks to the folks at GOBankingRates.com for this comprehensive list of store openings, best buys, and shopping tips for Black Friday. They sure know when to hold em and when to fold them. Check them out to find the hottest deals, why some items are better priced after Black Friday, and how Black Friday came into existence. And most importantly, don’t just wait for Friday. Many stores and websites are starting their deals early. With GOBankingRates.com doing all the work, the Frugal Diva gets to sleep late, take in the free FIDM museum downtown, grab a…
The folks at SingleHop provided some expert advice to help spread the word about how people can keep themselves, their families and their information safe online. To help you, they have put together some useful information. Hacking methods Online scams: Scam attempts have gotten way more sophisticated than the stereotypical Nigerian Prince trick. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov) lists dozens of variations on email and online scams – from fraudulent automobile auctions to online dating schemes – in its annual Internet Crime Report. In 2013 alone, more than a quarter of a million complaints were submitted related to…
In honor of Veteran’s Day, Slickdeals has pulled together the best freebies/deals. Freebies · Restaurants Applebee’s Free meal for Veterans and Active Duty Military valid 11/11 only http://slickdeals.net/f/7289876 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Free meals to veterans (valued up to $9.95) valid 11/11 http://slickdeals.net/f/7289876 Red Lobster Free appetizer for active duty military, reserve, and veterans valid 11/10 through 11/13 http://slickdeals.net/f/7289876 California Pizza Kitchen Free meal for veterans and active duty military (choose from pizza, full size salad or pasta…
Start Halloween early with free and low cost fun for the kids! Halloween Harvest Festival at Pierce College Returns in 2014 for its 10th year, featuring a live stage show inside of a pumpkin patch, where you pick a pumpkin after the show. The event includes a maze, a haunted trail and a haunted house. Location: Woodland Hills Admission: Ticketed For Kids: All Ages 2014 Dates: Various dates from September 26 through November 2 Dia de Los Muertos at El Pueblo (near Union Station) A 9-day annual celebration, culminating with a 2-day festival. The event includes Aztec dancers…
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