Shopping for gifts always reminds me of how little we actually need. From ugly sweaters to worthless collectibles, 99.9% of the time, I find myself thinking, “Please don’t let anyone give me that.” Of course “it’s the thought that counts”...
Today’s post is from Amanda Carlisle, esteemed member of the Coupon Network Advisory Board, stay at home mom of 3 and blogger at A Few Short Cuts. Every year around the holidays the spirit of giving comes out front and...
Sometimes I read a health blog, and I have to wonder: “What planet does this person live on?” Homemade shampoo and deodorant? Home-grown veggies washed in triple-purified water? Free-range chickens in the backyard, raised on a 100% organic diet? Who...
You know that phrase, “the calm before the storm”? That’s what early December feels like to me. Christmas is coming up, and based on your experience at Thanksgiving, you know it’s going to be kind of a madhouse. The year-end...
December is here– and now that Thanksgiving is the rear view mirror, we’re powering ahead to the next set of holidays. If you’re looking for a little extra in your pocket to help with gifts this season, these coupons should...
It’s only Dec. 1, and already I’m feeling just a little bit of holiday fatigue. Don’t get me wrong: I absolutely love the stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, but the constant drumbeat of “holiday this” and “holiday that” can...
How many generations did you have at your Thanksgiving table this year? I never really thought about it before, but the holidays might be a good, general gauge of your life expectancy. If your grandparents live to a ripe old...
Coupon Network’s first ever Boo on a Budget Homemade Halloween costume contest was a tremendous success. With over 230 entries, we saw a wide variety of smart, frugal, creative– and often hilarious costumes. But there had to be a winner....
So it’s the Monday after Thanksgiving, and I’m supposed to write about … food? I’m sure I’m not the only one out there who can barely even think about food right now. I mean, most of my favorite recipe bloggers...
To me, the very best thing about the holiday season is the way it brings families together. It’s a time of sharing, comparing, supporting — and stressing, if you happen to be the one hosting the big family gathering. And...
It’s hard to stick to a healthy diet and exercise regimen at Thanksgiving, but it could be worse. I mean, at least they call it “Turkey Day,” in honor of the relatively low-fat main course. Just imagine if the Pilgrims...
I know, I know — Thanksgiving isn’t a terribly original theme for a recipe blog, is it? But let’s face it, Thanksgiving isn’t exactly the kind of holiday you can ignore – from a recipe/food blog standpoing (you’de think I was...