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save money with creative solutions

site unseen

September 8, 2008

It’s money-saving web site week for Living Large.  All this week, I’ll bring you great (hopefully lesser known, otherwise what am I here for?!) web sites designed to save you moolah . . . sometimes a little, sometimes a lot.  Enjoy!
*photo by gesteves

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blue light special, aisle 5

September 3, 2008

My favorite way to save big at the grocery store is the weekly Manager’s Specials.  Typically, these items are found in the meat department, because the item will have to be thrown away in just a few days if it doesn’t sell.  Most of the specials are great, high quality cuts for half price.  You [...]

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gas it up

September 2, 2008

My mom sent me these great tips for getting the most for your buck next time you’re forced to fill up.  I don’t anyone who doesn’t want to live larger at the pump.
1. Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that [...]

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hair 101

August 18, 2008

Ladies, this post is for you.  (Guys, feel free to read on, but in my experience it’s not the guys who struggle with going to GreatClips to get a cut for $10.)
The average salon will cost you around $165 all told:
$60 hair cut
$85 highlights
$20 tip
I find it pretty amazing that women will spend a total [...]

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