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Now is the Time to Start a Landscaping Project - Deals on Perennials and Equipment Abound

Late Summer and Fall Yield Deep Discounts on Landscape Plants
If you’ve been thinking about taking on a landscaping project around the house, there is no better time to do it than in late summer and early fall (at least in most locations that experience a cool or cold winter). As the growing season comes to [...]

The Must-Have Kitchen Appliance That Will Help You Save Money and Eat Healthier

Last week I took a look at a number of food and grocery related topics which have been a hot area of discussion with the rising prices of food due to inflation. Even though my tone was a bit cynical at times, the fact is many people are trying to save money on food costs, [...]

Spam Sales on the Rise, Common Sense at an All-Time Low

There is no shortage of absurd measures people will take in hopes of saving a few dollars, but I think this one takes the cake. I first heard the story on NPR this morning, where the sales of Spam are rapidly increasing thanks to more people buying the food-like substance as a substitute for higher [...]

The Cost of a Family Cookout is Soaring - And by Soaring, I Mean $1.65

JLP over at All Financial Matters pointed out an MSN article that says family cookout costs are soaring. Given the higher price of gas and groceries are a hot topic as of late, I just had to check it out. Just as JLP had mentioned, I found the sources for this study to be a [...]