The September 2010 issue has a feature detailing 50 or so tips for saving on groceries, rounded up with the help of bargain-shopping experts and coupon aficionados.
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It’s a Deal: Free Carvel Ice Cream on Thursday, September 23
All day on Thursday, September 23, Carvel shops are dishing out free 3 oz. scoops of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate ice cream—which presumably is actually cold, not hot. Anyway, more importantly, it’s free. And that’s not the only ice cream freebie to keep on your radar.
Free Beer!
Thanks to a new national promotional campaign, you have a pretty good chance of scoring a free brewski (or four) over the next few weeks. Don’t get too-too excited, though. It’s Budweiser that they’re giving out for free. But still! Free is free.
Why Killing and Caring for Animals Are Both Recession-Proof
How are animals faring during the recession era? Well, in some ways, they’re better off than ever. In others, however, animals are more likely to find themselves literally in the crosshairs.
Saving by the Numbers
Here are 20 new resources that, among other things, will help consumers to save money or spend it wisely, to enable folks to get good customer service or to do good in the world even if they’re broke.
It’s a Deal: Buy One, Get One Free Jamba Juice Smoothie
Print this coupon and bring it in to a Jamba Juice location to get a free smoothie when you buy one at regular price. Valid through September 22.
111 Frugal Tips for Smarter Buying and Serious Saving
This week’s link roundup covers fees no prudent consumer should ever pay, supermarkets that can save you big-time on grocery bills, reasons why you might want to splurge on a latte from time to time (OK, this isn’t just about saving money), and a no-excuses look at the real reasons you’re broke.
Cheapskate Wisdom About … Hunger, Obesity, and School Lunches
“Hunger and obesity are the children of the same father. It is hard to eat healthy because it costs more. A gallon of milk is maybe $3.50, nearly $4.00, but a two-liter bottle of soda is only 99 cents.”
Would You Rather Be Younger, Thinner, Richer, or Smarter?
Guess which answer was picked by nearly half of people in a recent survey. Also: four other pressing questions every smart consumer should ponder.
Tastes Great, Less Money: How to Knock an Easy 30% Off Your Grocery Bill
During a series of blind taste tests pitting store-brand foods versus name-brand products—say, Publix orange juice vs. Tropicana—there were rarely clear winners. In other words: The presence of a national brand label is by no means a guarantee that the product will taste better. So if you automatically, unconsciously default to …
24 Zen Resources to Help You Work Less (and Do More), Indulge (in Healthy Ways), Save Money (Of Course), and Also De-Stress, Simplify, and Otherwise Zen Out
In honor the upcoming holiday weekend honoring work, here’s a roundup with a heaping share of tips celebrating the concept of working less and relaxing more.
It’s a Deal: 50% Off Family Meals at Boston Market
Print out this coupon to get a 50% discount on a family meal or market feast at Boston Market. The coupon is valid for use on one day only: Labor Day, Monday, September 6.
