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Black Friday Survival Guide November 25, 2008

Filed under: Save Time — Moxie @ 10:41 pm
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Black Friday – the biggest shopping day of the year – is two days away. Much like being left to fight in the wild, a little preparation goes a long way. Check out Jalonda’s blog at JoeyEric.wordpress.com for some great Black Friday survival tips.

 

Oprah’s Favorite Things Goes Frugal? November 25, 2008

Tomorrow Oprah will have her much anticipated Favorite Things episode. But this year there’s a twist – everything is under $100!

Oprah has taken the current economy into consideration while choosing her favorite things this year and plans to unveil her favorite frugal findings on tomorrow’s show. But I have a sneak preview for you. The following is a list of ten of Oprah’s favorite things under $100:

  1. Jo Malone Bath Oil Collection from JoMalone.com; $85oprahft
  2. Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar from Philosophy.com; $99 for 8oz jar with promo code OPRAH
  3. Heritage Photo Book from HeritageMakers.com; $4 per page
  4. Sarabeth’s Gift Sampler Box from Sarabeth.com; $26
  5. Breville Ikon Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma; $99.95
  6. Cupcakes from PerfectEndings.com; $59 for nine cupcakes
  7. Noel by Josh Groban; $9.99 Amazon
  8. Felix Doolittle personalized cards from FelixDoolittle.com; $90 for 25 personalized cards w/envelopes with promo code OPRAH
  9. Oprah’s five favorite books: Stillness Speaks and A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle; To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison; The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski from Amazon; $17 to $26 each
  10. Greenberg Smoked Turkey from GobbleGobble.com; $4 per pound

Check out tomorrow’s show for 63 spectacular O List gifts for under $100.

 

Starlight Children’s Foundation November 25, 2008

The Starlight Children’s Foundation is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with serious medical conditions by providing entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness. They offer an array of outpatient, hospital-based and Web based programs enabling them to provide ongoing support for children and families – before, during and after medical treatment.

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I am thankful for my family’s health. What are you thankful for?

 

Kroger Holiday Planner November 25, 2008

Filed under: Save Money, Save Time — Moxie @ 7:16 pm
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There are two days until Thanksgiving and you probably still have plenty to do. Check out Kroger’s Holiday Planner at PlanForTheHolidays.com for free coupons, recipes and holiday tips from the experts to make your Turkey Day a little easier.

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