1.Memorial Day Parade Check your local news. Besides Memorial Day parade, you will probably find some other activities free to everyone. 2.Picnic Plan a picnic at your local park, prepare food with your kids together. Don’t forget apply sunscreens before you go. 3.Go Fishing Fishing is fun. Find a pond in your neighborhood or local park. A picnic after fishing is more fun. 4.Shopping Mall […] » Continue Reading

Best Sunscreen for Babies Blue Lizard Australian Suncream Baby SPF 30 is recommended by many pediatrics. But it is no cheap. A 5oz bottle will cost $14.99 at Walgreens. But parents who always want the best for their children will just grab one without looking at the price tag. My recommendation is Johnson & Johnson Baby Daily Face and Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40. A […] » Continue Reading

If you ask your kids what he/she wanted for this summer, the answer will be most likely a video game. Don’t you hate video games like I do? Summer is the time to go out to have fun. Go to a outdoor swimming pool in your community, hike for a new trial, ride a bicycle to your neighborhood friends, that is what I did when […] » Continue Reading

1.Tank You will find these tanks only at Urban Outfitters. Different colors available. The prices are from $30 to $45 each. Shop today and get 10% off your entire order.   2.Shorts See our post a few days ago. Find the shorts best suit you. For denim cut-off shorts, the best deals are at Old Navy: 9 different colors available, all at $18.50 each!   […] » Continue Reading

What age to stop breastfeeding would be suitable? The TIME Magazine released its newest cover with a young woman breastfeeding her almost 4 year old boy while standing on a stool, which caused much controversy these days. The 26-year-old Jamie Lynn said, “I was breastfeeding for up to 6 years old. And my mother’s breast makes me feel warm.” I don’t want to agree or […] » Continue Reading

The temperature is rising. For girls who want different denim shorts, you have more colors and material types to choose from. For girls who want a sexy look this summer, you have more options than hot pants now. Boyfriend Shorts Most tranditional denim shorts for everyone to wear. Pair it with white shirt is good for any occation in the summer.   Cut off Shorts […] » Continue Reading

Memorial Day weekend is a big day for almost all retailers. You will see plenty of sales from both online stores and local stores. Although there are many price drops on clothing, it is not wise spend all your time shopping for clothing, because those retailers offer coupons all the time. You should spend your efforts looking for bigger or more expensive items, such as […] » Continue Reading

Moms, what this your Mother’s Day gift this year? The top 3 gifts husbands bought for their wives are: kitchenware, jewelry, and flowers. They won’t bother to buy clothing for you, because they either don’t know your sizes, or don’t know what to buy. Since tomomrrow is the Mother’s Day, this weekend is actually the best time shop for clothing for women. Many online apparel […] » Continue Reading

Today I am not trying to give you tips on how to save money by spending less or using coupons, but show you that you may be losing your hard cashes in many ways. By following our advices, you can at least save a few bucks every month, or up to $100 a month! 1.Extra Bank Fees Don’t withdraw money from ATM that doesn’t belong […] » Continue Reading

Inventions made our lives easier, while some of them made us laugh. See these funny invenstions. I wonder if there are people actually make them. If they do exsit, I want to buy them! Dog Cleaner Too busy to clean your house? No more worry. Tie this cleaner to your dog (or a big fat cat). Let it do the job for you. Attach a […] » Continue Reading

Most people don’t wear socks when they are wearing sandals in the summer, simply because they don’t like the plain white socks. Those are the socks you wear when you hike, run, and do excercise, not for casual wear sandals. Today let’s introduce some new types of socks for you to pair with your summer sandals to have a more colorful look and yet protect […] » Continue Reading

Most online stores are doing business with honesty, and they got rewarded by happy returning customers. But there are stores that didn’t do business that way. I can’t list all of these stores by their names, there are just too many. But you should learn the way they are doing business. 1. List Lowest Prices on Comparison Engines Lots of people do a price comparison […] » Continue Reading

I am sure you have done enough researches online or in stores before you buy any appliance or power tool. They cost you from a few hundred dollars to a few thoudand dollars, you’d better be very cautious when you are ready to pay. Unless it comes with defects, there is no free return, because you will be charged of delivery fee or installtion fee […] » Continue Reading

Last week we wrote a post on 10 Priceless Experiences You Should Give to Children. Today we want to continue on 10 priced experiences you should give to your children. Some will cost you $100, some may cost more than $10000. Some of them may be your dream when you were a kid, but never realized. Some of them you can do every week. Chuck […] » Continue Reading

Moms, we have been working hard for kids and dads, haven’t we? What do we get in return? Maybe more work? Now it is time to treat ourselves nicely. You can’t reply on dads to get you some nice gifts you really wanted. You probably receive these worst gifts year by year from them. Shopping in the stores is nice when you have enough time. […] » Continue Reading

Driving Around for Cheaper Gas Within range of a few miles, the gas price could be 3 cents to 5 cents different. Let’s do the math. Now the average price per gallon is $4.00. Driving 2.5 miles (5 miles for a round trip) on a 25MPG car will cost you $4*5/25=$0.80. If you found a 5 cents cheaper gas station, for a 12 gallon tank, […] » Continue Reading

Hello, daddies, don’t make the same mistake you did last year! A wrong gift can be worse than no gift at all. Mommies may have told you that we need something for our house, or she needs to buy something. That doesn’t mean they actually want those for their Mother’s Day gifts. Weight Loss Weight loss books, DVDs, programs, software, gadgets, equipment, or supplements are […] » Continue Reading

Children bring laughter to your life, children give you a happier marriage. But raising children is sure no easy. It is not about giving them food and clothing, nor pushing them to study to be a pianist or a doctor in the future. I do not agree with the tiger mom. I think she rasied her children in the worst way I could imagine. Maybe […] » Continue Reading

Some people are short of money all the time. It is not because they made less money than others, but because they spent a lot more than others. Are you one of them? See following 5 bad buying habits. If you have one of them, please think again that you may want to stop doing that starting from today. If you have all of them, […] » Continue Reading

Mother’s Day is May 13th. You start to get a headache because of not knowing what gifts you should get for your mom and your wife, don’t you? Here is the rule: give the gifts according to how fat is your wallet. You don’t want to get an equity loan just to buy her an expensive gift. Mother’s Day is about appreciation, about love. Say […] » Continue Reading

Recently we have received many phone calls and emails regarding the issues people ran into while using our website. I have been using coupons for years, everything seems to be pretty straight forward to me. But apparently they are not to everyone. There are people who don’t know how to use coupon code, people wanted to find out why coupon doesn’t work, people called us […] » Continue Reading

A good mattress will usually cost more than $2000, and will come with a 30 year warantee. But do you really get a new mattress every 30 years? The normal lifespan of a mattress is 5 to 7 years, depending on the amount of use and original quality. The top quality mattress can last 8-10 years, but no more than 10 years. Actually the biggest […] » Continue Reading

Tell me: how many times did you have sex every week in the first year of your marriage? Maybe 7 days a week, or even more? After more than 10 years, how many do you have now? A better sex will not only improve the relationship between you and your spouse, but also good for your health. Read a dozen reasons why sex benifits your […] » Continue Reading

April 22 is the Earth Day every year. There are hundreds of ways to save our earth, but they all start with you! Start today and conserve water, converve electricity and energy, go paperless, etc. But when it comes to shop for earth friendly products, the first thought popped into your mind might be: are they more expensive? You are probably right. Paper bags costs […] » Continue Reading

Review Expenses on Grocery Shopping If you don’t have the habbit to review your credit card or bank statements, you should start to do it today. Do it monthly, it won’t take you more than 10 minutes. You should know how much you spend on groceries every month. Are they in your budget? Are they out of your budget? What had happened? This is the […] » Continue Reading

Last week we wrote a post on how to save money on international travel. To continue on the topic, we want to share some secrets that airline companies don’t want you know. You can use them to get a better seat, a free meal, free upgrade, etc. Waive Penalty Fees It is very common you need to change your airline tickets. When something comes up […] » Continue Reading

Higher gas price, weaker US dollars, international traveling are getting more and more expensive these years. We want to share with you some tips from our long time friend, Jim (he asked me not disclose his full name), who had traveled more than 50 countries in all five continent in his life. These tips will help you keep your budget without compromising quality. Explore New […] » Continue Reading

Before the Internet era, it could be very inconvenient for the big and talls to buy clothes, shoes or swimwear, especially for those live in a small town. The places I used to visit is Ross and Marshalls. They sometimes have plus size dresses and pants for sizes between 12W to 18W. Today everything is made easy when you shop online for plus size tops, […] » Continue Reading

Having a dog is much like raising a child, except that you will get tax credit by having a child, but not by having a dog. It is a big responsibility. Ask your yourself if you are ready. I didn’t mean if you are mentally ready, but if you are financially ready. Buying a dog costs a few hundred dollars. But that’s not it. Keeping […] » Continue Reading

When it comes online shopping, most of people have the impression that shopping online must have lower prices compared to that of the local stores. Is that what you were thinking? That is what I thought. My son loves board games. I will purchase one for him once every month. Most items are from Amazon. Why? Because in my experience they always have lowest prices. […] » Continue Reading

Clever con artists always taget the older, female, and people who live alone. If you are one of them, be sure to read the following article to avoid scams. This article is mostly about Internet safety, tips to protect yourself, and to introduce you some of the scams you should avoid.   1.Protect Your Identity I put this in the number one position, because it […] » Continue Reading

I visited Nordstrom Rack yesterday. Just can’t resist the sale prices. Look at the price tag below, a Nike running pants was $60.00, now sale at $34.97; a Nike trainging pants was $75.00, now sale at $39.97; and a Under Armor was $24.99, now sale at $16.97! They fit very well on my husband and he is very happy about it. Guess what, today I […] » Continue Reading

Recently there are many coupons for buying shoes online. Here is part of the list: Payless.com – 25% off, promo code: 65814. Sears.com – 15% off Sears shoes with coupon code SEARSAPRIL. Shoes.com – 10% off with code WANT10. Shoecarnival.com – $5 off $40 or $10 off $75 with code BUNNY. Puma.com – 20% Off Footwear & Free Shipping. No code needed. Shoemall.com – 20% […] » Continue Reading

To save money when shopping online, everybody knows that you should search coupons and deals online, or do price comparison for a certain item, or shop during the holidays. Today I want to share a few little-known secrets to save you even more.   1.Do Not Shop At Auction Sites Well, technically, this is not a tip, but a RULE! Don’t ever shop at any […] » Continue Reading

Before the Internet era, in order to get something special, or something hard to find in the stores, the only way is to order via a catalog. Until now, it is still the number one choice for many people, especial for the older people. But is it still a good idea to do so today?     Are you paying higher prices on catalog mail […] » Continue Reading

The sun is shining, the leavies are turning green, and the birds are chirping. It is the perfect time to play golf! It ain’t cheap to play golfthough, not only because of the all the euipment you need, the golf course will also charge at $60 for each player. For amature players, it is not a good idea to buy an annual membership, which usually […] » Continue Reading

1.Non-necessary Upgrades on Home Appliance When you walk into Best Buy or Home Depot to get a new refrigerator, the salesman will introduce you the most expensive one according to your budget. They don’t care what is good for you, because their life depends on the commissions. You should get one with a LCD screen! This refrigerator has weather forecast! This one has a built-in […] » Continue Reading

First of all, you need to join beauty insider. As a member, you can get 1 point for every dollar you spend at Sephora.com or in stores. Once your points reach 100 or 500, you can redeem them for free beauty packages. That is not all. You will also receive special promotions as a member. Here are the list of promotions for the week of […] » Continue Reading

Spring is alredy here. It is time for some new dresses and shoes, isn’t it? I don’t buy luxury apparels very often, because each peiece will usually cost me a few hundred bucks. Last time I purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue was last December in the holiday shopping season. I have been waiting for 3 months before I found great deals again. I have to […] » Continue Reading

Alternative Antacid Taking Maalox, Tums, or Mylanta? Forget about spending money on these antacid at the pharmacy next time you have heartburn. Simply mix 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into 4 fluid oz water and drink up. If you have heartburn very often, it could save you some dollars.   Alternative Air Freshener The cheapest air fresher I can find at Walmart is Febreze, 9.7 […] » Continue Reading

This is a guest post by our friends, Anna, a mother of three kids, who needs to shop for clothing every month, if not every week. She suggested 5 places you should avoid buying kids clothing from. – Editor.   1. Walmart Walmart is a great place to shop for grocery and low cost merchandise. But when it comes to clothing, no good. You might […] » Continue Reading

Unfortunately I have to hire a handyman today. My boy always opened the refrigerator but forgot to close it. After a few times, the temperature won’t go down any more. It is frustrated enough that I have to spend another $100 at least. I guess this kind of situation happened to many families all the time. I want to share a few tips that work […] » Continue Reading

Sometimes people hire a handyman because they are too busy, sometimes it is because they have absolutely no idea on how to do it. But most of the time they are just being afraid especially when it is the first time to repair something. Here are list of things I am sure you can do it yourself and save the money on hiring a handyman. […] » Continue Reading

Easter is near. Kids love it because they can eat as many as candies as they can. Every year my daughter wanted a new bunny basket, even the one from last year is still brand new. And if you are sick of candies from Walmart or Target and wanted to try something new like I did, you can get special M&Ms or Jelly Belly or […] » Continue Reading

What are you up to this spring break? Vacation or stay at home? Beach or ski? Shopping online or in store? We want to share a few tips to have a smart spring break instead of a frugal spring break. We want you spending money wisely, not just being frugal by not spending at all. OK, let’s cut it short and get started.   1.Travel […] » Continue Reading

My husband and I have been football fans for more than 10 years. A regular seat NFL ticket was about $30 10 years ago. But every year the price will go up $2 to $5. Now the price has been more than doubled compared to 10 years ago. Buying a season ticket is too expensive for me, and I don’t have the time for every […] » Continue Reading

When you are getting older, especially when you are retired, you should get smarter on how to spend your money. Today we complied a complete list of department stores that offers senior discount. The discounts are usually offered to those 50 years or older, some may require 55 years old. Check with the cashier before you buy. A valid ID is required, and some may […] » Continue Reading

Shopping for clothes has become one of my hobbies. I like to try on new trends, as well as 70s or 80s vintages. The clearance sections at major department stores can yield discounts much deeper than those full-priced items. All you need is to spend time looking for bargains. Try JC Penney, Macys, Dillars. You can easily spend a whole day the the shopping mall. […] » Continue Reading

I visited the Ultra Beauty Salon once every two months. Every time I spent about $60 for a cut and blow, including tips. Toni & Guy is too expensive for me. Last Christmas I spend $350 at Toni & Guy, which includes $200 for a perm, $100 for haircut from a top stylist, and a $50 tip. It looked gorgeous on the first day. But […] » Continue Reading

7.Fitness Equipment: Most fitness equipments will cost at least a few hundreds of dollars. For husbands who like workout, these are the gifts they love. Bowflex: Everybody knows Bowflex. They are not only smaller, but also cheaper than most of the trditional equipments. If you decided to buy one online, don’t forget to use coupons. You may get a large discount by using one of […] » Continue Reading