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Memorial Day falls in late May, but Memorial Day sales often appear as early as four weeks earlier! Gym Memberships As the weather warms, many people switch to exercising outdoors, which means you can take advantage of seasonal promotions on gym membership fees.  Ask to have enrollment fees waived; or, inquire about additional discounts for long-term memberships. Appliances and Cookware Looking to update your kitchen?  Act now. Last year, over 20% of Memorial Day Sale featured bargains were things for the home.  Prices were often slashed up to 60%. Mattresses You won’t want to sleep on these deals.  Many stores offer major discounts on a large selection of ...

April often brings showers of slashed prices on last year’s product models. Check out our list of great values available in April. Cookware & Kitchen Accessories Cookware and kitchen accessories get high marks on gift registries for college grads, newlyweds and with young adults looking to outfit a kitchen before the fall school year begins. Home goods stores roll out great deals in these categories, making it easy for you to grab them while they’re in plentiful supply. Electronics Electronics prices historically drop dramatically during April. Many tech companies mark the end of their fiscal year in March. Consider last year’s models of TVs and digital cameras that typically ...

Hunting for a way to put a new spin on this year’s basket beauties?    Here’s how we roll: unique, fun-to-create ideas we’ve sourced just for you! Yarn-Wrapped Eggs Reuse the previous year’s plastic Easter eggs and some colorful baker’s twine or jute to make an inexpensive, yet trendy display in your home. You can view a great tutorial HERE. Tattooed Eggs  Temporary tattoos make for mess-free, easy-to-execute Easter eggs. The best part: you’ll only need a temporary tattoo and damp cloth to get the job done. Here’s a quick tutorial: Peel back the wrap on the tattoo side of the paper and gently apply tattoo face down on the egg. Press damp cloth ...

Spring is here. Take some time to clean up your finances with these helpful tips. Digitalize Your Documents Instead of letting paperwork build and clutter your closets, office and home, try scanning and filing important papers electronically on your computer. Digital copies consume less space, and are easy to locate if saved properly. Go Green Check your credit union, utility and other accounts for an e-statement option. E-statements can be saved easily to your computer without a scanner, plus they’re good for the planet. Create A Home Inventory A home inventory of all your possessions will make it much easier to replace personal items in case of a disaster. Consider photographing ...

Think eating healthy means hefty grocery bills? Follow our lead and you can eat clean without wrecking your budget. Clip Coupons Taking a few minutes to check out online coupons can add up to big savings on your next grocery trip. Visit  The Krazy Coupon Lady for a beginner’s tutorial. Buy Whole Foods Unprocessed foods are better for you and are usually less costly. Tip: The perimeter of the supermarket—think Produce, Dairy and Meat areas—are home to most whole food items. Shop In Season You’ll pay more for fruits and veggies if they’re out of season. Food producers and grocers pass along increased production costs to shoppers when supply is at a premium and ...