Browsing Tag: bargains

Travel

Tennessee Vacation

01 September

The Frugal Dude loves to tour a state or neighboring states and soak up the local culture. My initial reaction was if one isn’t going to a major metropolitan area why bother? It took awhile to convince me to even set foot in certain areas.  Now The Frugal Diva likes nothing better then to explore what were once just names on a map. From the first breakfast at the famous Loveless Cafe to Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville was a lovely city that had restored many of its original venues including the train station and the original…

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Fashion

The Eyes Have It

28 September

The process of purchasing glasses seems to be an inevitable daunting task, as prescription eyewear can have shoppers forking over hundreds of dollars. With no overhead charges, such as rent for a brick-and-mortar store or licensing fees for designer frames, online glasses websites are alleviating customers’ fears (and pockets) by providing affordable, high quality eyewear options. First here are the tips to “what you need to know before purchasing gasses online”: 1.       Get your prescription (RX) from a doctor or eye care professional a.       Please note that in the USA it is federal law that a prescription must…

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Fashion,Miscellaneous

FIDM

27 July

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a great place to visit, shop, and explore an interesting area of downtown LA. Now for the Diva it’s always more fun if there is some discount shopping involved and FIDM has a wonderful Scholarship Store with some of the best deals in town (brides pay particular attention when they have gowns available). For those not in LA, there is an online store, prices are not as good however these are original and unique items. All the merchandise sold in the Scholarship Store is donated by over 400 successful manufacturers, retailers…

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Miscellaneous

10 Ways to Save on Gadgets for Dad

09 June

Here’s a guest post to help with your Dad’s Day shopping! If a new gadget is on your shopping list for dad this year, you aren’t alone. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2014 Father’s Day Spending Survey, consumers will spend $1.6 billion on electronic gifts like smartphones and tablets for their fathers. While a new gadget may send Dad over the top, it can quickly do the same to your budget if you’re not careful. Consider these 10 ways to save on tech gifts for Father…

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Miscellaneous

Back To School Savings Start Now

16 July

Sure we just celebrated the 4th of July however Frugal Divas know that shopping early means saving big time. Below are back to school tips from BeFrugal.com founder Jon Lal for parents, teachers & college students. Back to school money saving advice for parents and college students Get organized to avoid overspending. Make a shopping list and set a budget. Look through items you already own before shopping. Start early: Don’t wait until the last minute to buy the more specific back to school items on your list. The selection can get picked over as the school year…

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