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Restaurants Use Menu Psychology to Entice Diners

Brian — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:47:45 +0000

Read about how restaurants engineer their menus to influence what we order and overspend. Learn the secrets of the trade to save money when dining out.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/23/dining/23menus.html?_r=2

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Amazon.com Earn Amazon Gift Card for Trading in Your Video Games – US

Brian — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:00:25 +0000

Amazon Trade-In Store allows you to browse the titles of video games that you would like to trade-in, add them to your cart and submit to Amazon.

Then, you will get a prepaid shipping label that you will print and use to mail your games to Amazon. Once Amazon receives your games and ensures that the games are in good condition, you will get an Amazon Gift Card.

This method may be faster for you to earn some cash then trying to sell the games on your own. However, you may make more money selling on your own.

Amazon.com Earn Amazon Gift Card for Trading in Your Video Games

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eHow.com How to Save Money in a Recession Article (from My “Save Money on Groceries” Speech)

Brian — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:43:26 +0000

Below is one of the frugal living postings I prepared for a Toastmasters speech. As the speech was on “Save Money on Groceries,” some of the content may be useful to you.

For more information about this series of frugality postings, please visit here.

eHow.com is a site that allows anyone to contribute tips and ideas on a given topic. One of their articles is “How to Save Money in a Recession.” This article has five easy steps to follow in saving your money during tough economic times. For example, Step 1 is:

“Step 1: Figure out where every dollar is going. Write a list of the things that you pay for with your money. Be sure to include monthly bills such as electric and mortgage, weekly purchases like gas and groceries, and small daily purchases such as the cup of coffee you pick up each morning on the way to work. “

I find the steps basic, but may be too simplistic for some. However, it is a good basic page to help you get started. What do you think? Leave your comments and start a discussion!

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Google Tip Jar to Share Ideas on How to Save Money – International

Brian — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:00:13 +0000

Get tips on how to save money at home, at work, on shopping, on food, on travel and more. You get to vote whether the tips are useful or not and you get to see the popular money-saving tips.

Some of the tips include:

Turn off your phone and internet while on vacation.

Ditch conventional batteries. Buy a battery recharger and rechargable batteries instead. Buy an AC battery charger that includes a 12v cord to plug into your car’s lighter and you can recharge batteries while on the road.

With the popularity of Google, you will be sure to see a lot of useful tips from a big audience.

http://google.com/tipjar

P.S. Just for fun, I created a similar “tips site” with your favourite Starbucks customized drinks. Check out what my favorite personalized Starbucks coffee is!

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Reader’s Digest “Land of the Free Vacations” 25 Free Attractions and Events in the USA

Brian — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:05 +0000

Offset part of the high gas prices by visiting free attractions and events throughout the United States. From the list, you will find free vacation spots in big cities, as well as rural locales.

http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/bargain-vacations/article75997.html

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