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25 Ways to Save Money & Stay Sane This Holiday Season

December is here, but no need to fear! As we countdown the weeks, days, and minutes until the gift giving frenzy begins, here are 25 ways to make your holiday shopping a bit more jolly! 1. Check out online deal finders!Websites like BlackFriday2011.com and BFAds.net can help you save big on both online and in-store purchases. They quickly search through thousands of ads so you can find the best deals on the things you want.

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Start Stockpiling for Christmas

So, stockpiling is a word that has been used a lot lately when it comes to using coupons when grocery shopping. Extreme Couponing shows people with an entire room of stockpiled grocery goods. What if we take that concept, tweek it some and stockpile for Christmas?

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2011 Father’s Day Gift Guide

TOMS Eyewear:TOMS is no longer just a shoe company! The One for One company recently launched a small eyewear collection that addresses a pressing world need: to save and restore sight. This Father’s Day, get dad some cool new shades AND help save the world. The new collection is found atwww.TOMS.com/eyewear.

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Star Stylist Gives Thrifty Fashion Tips

Stylist extraordinaire Jen Rade, who has fabulized celebumom Angelina Jolie and celebudad Snoop Dogg, says that great fashion doesnt have to break the bank. She told Los Angeles magazine recently that she finds some of her best pieces in unusual places, but it takes time. The key to bargain shopping is being able to hunt, she says. Jen logs hours sifting through donated clothes at Goodwill and Salvation Army, and calls upon vintage dress shops to see what has been dropped off recently.

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Holiday Budget Prep: 3 Things You Should Do Now

The holidays always seem to creep up out of nowhere, which can leave you feeling stressed and over budget if you don’t prepare ahead. And, even though U.S. consumers are feeling financially strained as a result of the pandemic, people are planning to spend more to make this holiday season even more special. According to…