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Holiday Budgets

SHEfinds On Rachael Ray: Where To Score “Free Money” On Black Friday… Plastic Jungle

November 26, 2010 | Written by:

Michelle Madhok told Rachel Ray and her audience all about how to buy gift cards at a discount and sell gift cards you have on her favorite site  And she has more Black Friday savings tips.  Check it out: http://www.shefinds.com/2010/shefinds-on-rachael-ray-where-to-score-free-money-on-black-friday/ And happy shopping!

Last Minute Black Friday Tips

November 25, 2010 | Written by:

So tomorrow’s the big day! By now many of you have your turkey in the oven and are baking pies in preparation for your Thanksgiving Day feast. But in the back of your mind you are counting down the minutes until Black Friday. We totally get you, and to help you out on this gigantic … Read more

Things to Do Over the Thanksgiving Holiday

November 24, 2010 | Written by:

Excitement is building as Thanksgiving Day approaches, but many of us are just as excited about the fact that we have a four-day weekend! If you are one of those lucky enough to enjoy four days of holiday enjoyment, you may be wondering how to best spend your time after the Thanksgiving festivities are over. … Read more

Have a Positive Black Friday Experience

November 22, 2010 | Written by:

Although Black Friday is a THE day to save tons of money on your Christmas shopping, whether you are braving the crowds the day after Thanksgiving or shopping online, it can also be a day that makes your head spin! Even if you choose to do your Black Friday shopping online and avoid the chaos … Read more

Smart Holiday Shopping Survival Guide on The Early Show – Plastic Jungle Mentioned by Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen

November 22, 2010 | Written by:

Great tips from Susan Koeppen on  The Early Show this weekend – including a Plastic Jungle shout out! Check it out:  Smart Holiday Shopping Survival Guide, The Early Show What are your tricks for getting the best deals during (or after) the holidays?

Serve a Great Thanksgiving Meal on a Budget

November 20, 2010 | Written by:

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year, a time to be grateful for what we have and to share, love, laughter and food with those we love. But what doesn’t get talked about often enough is how stressful Thanksgiving can be for those of us who don’t have a pocket-full of money. If you live … Read more

Let’s Talk about Black Friday and Gift Cards for up to 30% off!

November 15, 2010 | Written by:

For serious, bargain-hunting shoppers, this is the most exciting time of year! Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November 25th, and the day after that is BLACK FRIDAY. Curious as to how the day after Thanksgiving came to be called Black Friday, I did a little research and discovered some interesting facts. First of all, there are … Read more

How to Have a Healthy and Relaxed Thanksgiving

November 11, 2010 | Written by:

First of all, Happy Veteran’s Day! Plastic Jungle would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all military service men and women.  We don’t even want to consider what our world would be like without your dedication and sacrifice. Now, to the business — oops, we mean pleasure of — Thanksgiving, but maybe that … Read more

Where to Save Tons of Money on Your Holiday Shopping

November 1, 2010 | Written by:

The holidays are now upon us. It is kind of like, once Halloween has passed, some unofficial official announces that we have begun the holiday season. If you have started to worry about how you are going to afford to shop for the holidays and buy Christmas gifts, put your worries aside! Below is a … Read more

Guide to Your Holiday Decorating To-Do List

October 14, 2010 | Written by:

Don’t you just love October? The cool breezes carries the scent of Fall into homes everywhere. Looming in the distance, there is the faint but sure sound of the upcoming holidays. With a simple flip of the calendar our thoughts turn to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It is never too early to begin preparing for the … Read more