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How to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Potluck … and Save Money.

Are you hosting a Potluck Thanksgiving or attending a large gathering for Thanksgiving? Here are lots of ways to save money and reduce stress when feeding a large group for Thanksgiving Dinner or being a guest at someone else’s event. We will also share menu ideas talk about what to make for a Thanksgiving potluck. Hosting a successful Potluck Thanksgiving dinner There are so many details to hosting a successful dinner: Where will they sit; what time will you …

28 of the best online outlet stores to save money

In today’s inflation-driven economy, finding the best online outlet stores is essential for consumers looking to save money without sacrificing quality. What sets these outlets apart is not just their remarkable deals but also their commitment to customer satisfaction. Many of these stores boast return policies that are a breath of fresh air compared to traditional wholesalers or liquidators. It’s reassuring to know that when you shop at these outlets, you’re not merely taking a chance; you’re buying with …

5 ways to get scratch marks off of dishes.

Do you want to get rid of knife marks on plates? If you’re prepping for a party, the holidays or just want your stoneware or dishes to look cleaner and less worn, we’ve got 5 easy solutions for you. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates?2 Five Ways to Get Metallic Knife Marks Off of Plates3 Wash Your Plates When Done4 Video Tests5 Conclusion Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates? Do you have …

Store that pay you cash for cell phones.

Have you ever wondered, “Who buys used cell phones?” Many stores are willing to buy used cell phones for cash. Do you have some old cell phones sitting in a drawer? Would you like to turn that outdated technology into cash? This article will help you turn your unneeded phones into needed money. We’ll share stores that are nearby where you can get cash today for your phone. And we’ll also share several online options where you can get …

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss - Best Negitiating Book in the World

How an FBI Hostage Negotiator’s Secrets Can Transform Your Marriage, Career, and Daily Conversations Steve Economides has read this book twice in the past year and uses techniques from Chris Voss almost every week in emails, conversations, and coaching interactions. Whether you’re buying a car, negotiating a raise at work, buying a house, making an offer on eBay, negotiating at a garage sale or estate sale, or trying to convince your child to take a bath, the techniques in …

If you buy used stuff, it’s a great way to keep money in your pocket. It also increases your buying power further than you imagined. And it can also be a great way to make money. Buying used things is a great benefit to you, your budget and the environment. We’ll share why we love buying used things, and where we find the best deals. We’ll also share how we sell used things we no longer need … and …

Before and after picture if ink stains on upholstery

Do you have an ink stain on fabric or upholstery? There are several inexpensive ways to get the stain out of fabric. We had a microfiber ottoman that was given to us. It had blue and black ink scribbles on it. In the video on this page, we show the steps we used to return the ottoman fabric to like-new condition. In this post, we’ll share several options and show you the two that worked best for us. Step …

Have you ever wondered which dish soap works best and gives you the best value for the money? We love saving money and were wondering if we should buy the cheapest dish detergent or a more expensive one. Our curiosity finally got the best of us and we put together this test. Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there …

How to get your money's worth at Arbys. #rip-off, #sandwich weight

If you want to know how much an Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich is supposed to weigh, just read our story. What would you do if you got 30% less than you paid for? We got “ripped off,” but got it resolved quickly. We had just completed a Once-A-Month cooking day (read more here) where Annette (with help from the rest of us) prepares between 10 and 17 dinner meals which we store in the freezer for use later in …

Slicing the cost of lunchmeat with a meat slicer can save you $500 per year,

There are dozens of uses for a home meat slicer and the savings you can bank are amazing. In this article, we’ll talk mainly about how much money you can save using a meat slicer to cut your own lunch meat. With food prices soaring, we’ve got to use every strategy possible to save money! And we’ll also share other things that we use a meat slicer for — you may be surprised. Plus we’ll tell you how much our …

How to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Potluck … and Save Money.

The Ultimate Guide to 28 Most Popular Online Outlet Stores

Scratch Marks on Plates? 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Knife Marks

33 Places that Buy Used Cell Phones for Cash – Broken or Working

Book Review: “Never Split the Difference” by Chris Voss

Buying Used Stuff: 7 Reasons We Love Buying To Save & Make Money

How to Get Ink out of Upholstery Fabric: 3 Easy Solutions That Work

Which Dish Soap is Cheapest & Best: Dawn, Ajax or Walmart?

Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich Weight: Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth?

Home Meat Slicer Uses that will Save you $500 or More

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