Limit your spending over the holidays
Almost everyone falls into the trap of spending a ton of money around Christmas time. You always have that struggle inside of you to decide who to buy a gift for and who to leave off your list. Many times that list can be very long, which equals very expensive. There is an easy solution to this problem though: just remember its the thought that counts!
Just because you feel obligated to get someone a gift (which is stupid anyway) doesn't mean that you have to buy them an expensive one. They will appreciate much more a gift that actually means something than just something that is expensive. Try to buy gifts that either remind someone of a good time you had together or of a special occasion. You could also give them something you made, and you can be as creative as your brain lets you be with that one. It could be as simple as several desktop backgrounds you made in photoshop all the way to handmade furniture. Another good option is to listen closely to what they say and figure out the things they really want besides the obvious things, because if you give them something they didn't specifically ask for then they will appreciate it much more and know that you care enough to listen and figure out what they want.
Some tips for choosing the right gift:
-Think about your relationship you've had with that person and make a list of all the memorable times you've had together, then try to think of something that will always remind them of that time.
-Think of a way to solve one of their needs by making something yourself instead of buying it. They will know you put a lot of time into it and appreciate it more.
-Don't give junk. No one needs anymore stuff to put in their attic or garage.
-Be creative. Don't go to Wal-Mart and buy the first thing you see. Be creative with your gift and if it doesn't have any meaning make up something that makes it seem special.
-Always remember, its the thought that counts
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cyber monday from generation x finance
Generation X Finance has posted a good article on some major retailers running Cyber monday deals. If you weren't able to find what you were looking for from what I wrote then check out his post. There are some great deals, so if you haven't finished your Christmas shopping then today is the time to do it!
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Cyber Monday Deals
There are many deals this coming monday which has been named "Cyber Monday." It is basically Black Friday online. You can check out this site for a good list of merchants participating in Cyber Monday.
You can also google "company cyber monday" and replace "company" with whatever store you want to see. This should bring up some good deals also.
Another idea for shopping on this day is to use coupons. These are deals in the stores, but you can still use coupons. So search online for coupons before making a purchase. By doing this you can get some really really great deals.
Here are some great deals from our affiliates! By shopping through them you get great deals and also support this site!
From Office Depot:
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D7460 Photosmart Printer - $144.99 After $35 Instant Savings!
HP R742 Digital Camera - $149.99 Before $20 Instant Savings!
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Linksys® WRT54G Wireless-G Router - $89.99 After $10 Instant Savings!
Overstock is having a huge sale this weekend, including Cyber Monday. It is free shipping plus huge discounts on everything. Check it out through the following link.
10% Off O-Day Sale plus Free Shipping at Overstock.com! Offer valid 11.23.07 to 11.28.07 Only
Then my favorite store, Wal-Mart, is also doing the Cyber Monday thing here:
Huge Cyber Monday Savings at Walmart.com
I hope you are able to get the deals you want through these links! There are some really good deals on here, and once again I encourage you to try using coupons on top of these promotions! You may get deals so good you can resell on Ebay and make a profit!
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Cyber Monday = Black Friday Online!
Almost every major retail store this year is participating in Cyber Monday, which is basically Black Friday online. There will be a ton of great deals you can get without ever leaving your recliner. There are a ton of reasons why this is great.
*Don't have to fight crowds
*Don't have to go store to store, or even leave your house
*Don't have to waste time in line
*Shop all your favorite stores in the time it takes to go to their website
*Save a ton of money and do all your Christmas shopping in one day
Check back soon for a list of great Cyber Monday promotions!
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Black Friday Deals
Here is a list I have made from our affiliates of good deals for Black Friday, so you don't have to waste your time searching for them I put them all in one place! A lot of these are online deals, so you don't have to deal with all the confusion and getting up early. I highly recommend doing all of your Black Friday shopping online. Anyway, here's the list.
Champs Holiday Sale! Take 20% off $100. Use Code LKS17N6B. Valid through 12.1.
Take $15 off $90 at ESPNShop.com. Use Code LKSP7N59. Valid 11.1-11.30.
Footlocker Black Friday Sale! Take 20% off $100. Use Code LKS17VCP. Valid through 12.1.
Take $15 off $90 at Footlocker.com! Use Code LKS17CN5. Valid 11.1-11.30.
Save up to 50% on Last Minute Fares at Hotwire!
Save up to 90% + Free Shipping and No Tax at Magazines.com! Shop Now!
Netflix - Only $4.99 a month. No Late Fees. Try it for Free!
HP Pavilion dv6628us 15.4 Widescreen Notebook Computer With Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2310 $499.99 - After $100 Instant Savings & $200 in (2) Mail-in Savings!
Maxx Digital PN3000 Portable GPS Navigation System $99.99 - After $100 Mail-in Savings!
Motorola® Bluetooth® Enabled Headset H300 $9.99 - After $30 Mail-in Rebate!
Save $50 After Mail-in Savings on Select Cameras of $199.99 and Over!
Westinghouse 42 HD LCD TV $799.99 - After $250 Mail-in and Instant Savings
Black Friday Product Deals from Overstock.com! Valid 11.22.07 to 11.25.07
Get all your holiday shopping done at Prep Sportswear! SHOP NOW>>
Save Big this Friday at Walmart.com
I hope you get some really great deals, but remember, be frugal! Don't waste your money on junk you don't need!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Now get away from your computer and eat some turkey and tell your mom you love her!
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college and finance carnival
College and Finance blog has just released the Fifth Carnival of College and Finance. Cheap Dates for College Students was featured in this carnival.
This is a really good carnival. There are a lot of useful and relevant articles, and I encourage you to check it out here.
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