Week of 10/03/2007

Save Time and Money With A Crock-Pot

If you haven't noticed, the staid old Crock Pot or slow cooker is making a rousing comeback. Not only is it handy for bachelors, working moms and single parents, but it's a great convenience for those who don't want to spend a lot of time cooking. In addition, it's an energy saver.

And what better time to begin using this time and money-saving device. With fall upon us and winter just around the corner, soups and stews which are ideal for making in a Crock Pot, are welcomed fare for lunch or dinner on those cold, blustery days. And when you don't have to slave to put a mouth-watering dish on the table, it just makes it all the more enjoyable.

Week of 10/10/2007

Save On  Entertainment

With the cost of theatre tickets over $5.00 apiece and a small box of popcorn costing about the same, renting DVD's for entertaining family and friends is infinitely cheaper than a trip to the local cineplex, and popcorn will only cost you a few cents per serving. You can rent DVD's now at your local video store, online video store, grocery store and even McDonald's. Your viewing pattern and location will dictate where you get the DVD's.

If you're an occasional viewer and don't really care if you have the latest and greatest movie to watch, then a DVD rental from your local supermarket or McDonald's will do just fine and probably be the least expensive. If you're a little more particular about what you want to see, the local video store is your next best bet although it will cost you a few dollars more.

But if you're a movie connoisseur, you might want to think about an online subscription at either Blockbuster or Netflix. Both have literally thousands of movies to choose from, much more than could even be offered in a bricks-and-mortar store. However, the plans between the two are different.

Blockbuster has 3 plans -- 1, 2, 3 or 3-at-a-time delivered DVD's beginning at $8.99/month. The unique thing about Blockbuster is that you can increase the number of rentals simply by returning the DVD that is  mailed to you to a local Blockbuster store. The store returns the online DVD and allows you to rent one at the store for free (up to the the limit of your plan). The savings could really mount up if your a movie addict.

Netflix has multiple plans beginning at $4.99 for two movies per month -- with a kicker. With Netflix you can now watch movies on your PC immediately without having to wait for your DVD in the mail.

Week of 10/17/2007

Halloween Savings

Did you know that a Halloween costume will cost the average American family around $60? Wow, that's enough to blow the light out in the pumpkin. If you have a few kids to dress up, you could end up spending a bundle. What's the answer? Voila! A costume exchange. We wrote about this last year and thought the idea warranted another look this year -- and maybe every year.

PreSchoolRock.com oringinated the online version and is celebrating their second year offering a FREE costume exchange (does not include shipping). This year it's bigger and better than ever. You'll find a good selection of costumes and accessories.

If you're creative, what's wrong with making your own costumes. We found a funky site with wierd musicthat might drive you crazy but some great ideas for homemade costumes. Here are more inexpensive costume ideas.

Organize your own costume exchange, similar to a garage sale but instead you'd be exchanging costumes.  Just invite friends and neighbors over on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to an exchange party. Tell them to bring all their old Halloween costumes that are too small. Surely others at the exchange could wear them.

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