The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you aren’t done with your holiday shopping for the kids in your life — or if …
While the holiday season means time spent with family and friends, good food and, of course, festive desserts, it can also be the perfect time for your kids to put their crafting skills to good use. If you have little ones who love to make holiday crafts, you may want to check out Home Depot’s …
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Writing a letter to Santa Claus was one of my favorite holiday traditions when I was a kid. There was something magical about sitting down at the dining room table with the Sears catalog next to me (remember those?), a clean sheet of paper and a pencil ready to make my list and send it …
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It goes without saying that we could all use a little extra cash this time of year. Whether you need it for shopping, traveling to visit family or just have end-of-the-year bills to pay, chances are you’re hoping to find some cash in your stocking this holiday season. If you don’t want to just wait …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Imagine waking up every day and knowing you can pull up to your local Starbucks drive-thru for …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Nothing beats a festive coffee or latte to warm you up during the holiday season. Whether you …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The only thing better than cheesecake is free cheesecake. And, beginning on Black Friday, you can get …
One of the best parts about the holiday season is all the delicious treats that go along with it. From the main course to festive cocktails and dessert, there’s pretty much no way you can go wrong when it comes to holiday foods. One treat pretty much everyone can agree on? Chocolate. Whether it’s peppermint-flavored, …
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If you could go anywhere in the U.S., where would it be? Perhaps you’ve always wanted to visit Yellowstone National Park or maybe a trip The Big Apple is on your list. Wherever it is, if it’s in one of the 48 continental U.S. states or Alaska, you may be able to go there for …
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If you love Hallmark Christmas movies — and I mean really love Hallmark Christmas movies — you have a chance to win $1,000 and a prize package this year just by kicking back and watching the channel’s holiday romcoms. CenturyLink is looking for someone willing to watch 24 of Hallmark’s cheesiest Christmas movies in 12 …
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Here’s a great family-fun idea for wintry days ahead: Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations nationwide are offering free photos with Santa at their annual holiday event. Hip2Save had the first tip about this seasonal treat, but it’s just one part of the fun! The stores’ “Santa’s Wonderland” areas bring a full-on Christmas experience, with …
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If you or someone you know is heading off to college soon, chances are you’ve noticed how expensive it can be. From tuition itself to books and the cost of living in a dorm, it’s easily one of the most financially hard times in a person’s life. In an effort to help cut those costs …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If travel is on your wish list this holiday season, Megabus has is having a Cyber Monday …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While it’s no secret that you can get some pretty great deals on Black Friday every year, …
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Carb lovers (and new parents) unite! If you have a fondness for all things carb-related and just so happen to be new to the whole parenting thing, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is offering some free goodies made just for you. The restaurant chain recently offered a free welcome home baby bundle with the purchase of a …
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The holidays are quickly approaching and that means it’s time to stock up on everything you need to make your favorite seasonal treats. From desserts to appetizers, holiday foods are just as important as the presents under the tree — and, honestly, can bring just as much happiness. This year, however, your favorite holiday recipes …
While a week-long vacation spent sitting on a beach and drinking margaritas sounds amazing, you might be surprised at how much fun you can have just by escaping for a quick weekend getaway. Whether it’s right by where you live or a road trip is involved, simply getting away from daily life can give you …
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Where does sausage fall on your list of favorite foods? If you love it enough to say, decorate your tree with sausage ornaments or wrap your holiday presents in sausage wrapping paper, Jimmy Dean has some pretty interesting gifts you can win this holiday season. The sausage company is once again giving fans a sausage-themed …
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Let’s face it — the holidays can be the most magical time of the year, but they can also be the most stressful and exhausting. From crowded shopping malls to snowy weather to bad roads and, of course, parties and visiting family, it’s inevitable that the holidays bring some unwanted stress. In an effort to …
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Just about everyone knows the story of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” But just in case you don’t, here’s the gist: Golden tickets were hidden in chocolate bars and those who found a coveted ticket won the chance to tour Willy Wonka’s factory. We won’t lie. A tour of a magical chocolate factory sounds …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.There’s no time better time for a cup of your favorite flavored coffee than the holiday season. …
One of the great things about movies is that they take us to places we’d love to visit but may not be able to. Whether your list of dream vacations includes actual movie settings like “The Christmas Story” house or you just want to visit cities where “Harry Potter” was filmed, heading to the location of …
Unless you absolutely love your job, heading out to work in the morning can be a bummer. Which is why it’s so important to have co-workers you actually look forward to seeing. And if any of those co-workers happen to radiate positivity, making your day better as a result — even better! To honor those …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re a veteran or know someone who is, Great Clips is offering a great deal on …
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If you like cooking and coming up with your own recipes, fast-food chain Hardee’s is holding a contest just for you! The restaurant is looking for the next “mouth-watering,” made-from-scratch biscuit recipe and is giving whoever comes up with one a chance to win free food (something we all love). The Hardees Southwest Biscuit Recipe …
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Dental health starts with caring for your teeth at a young age. To help get kids started on the path of lifelong healthy habits to care for their teeth, Colgate is offering free Bright Smiles, Bright Futures classroom kits for kindergarten and first-grade teachers. The kits include Colgate toothpaste and toothbrush samples for 25 students, …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.As student loan debt climbs to record-high levels, Chipotle is the latest company to announce a generous …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Amazon has become a go-to online marketplace by offering free, next-day delivery (and even same-day delivery in …
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The day after Thanksgiving may be the traditional first day of holiday shopping, but if you’re anything like me, your holiday shopping plans begin right after Halloween. While I do hold off until Black Friday to put up my Christmas tree, once the witches and ghosts of Halloween are put away, I start making lists …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.The only thing better than tacos is free tacos, am I right? (Of course I am). Lucky …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you were hoping for a new smart home assistant — or just a nice Bluetooth speaker …
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If you’re an existing Verizon Wireless customer or need a reason to switch internet providers, Verizon is offering a pretty sweet perk. All existing Verizon Wireless Unlimited customers, as well as new Fios Home Internet and new 5G Home Internet customers, can receive a free year of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney Plus. The service …
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When you think of Halloween fears, odds are ghosts, zombies and other ghoulish creatures come to mind. But what about real-life fears? You know, things like having a job you hate or moving back in with your parents. (The horror!) When you’re an adult, there are plenty of things scarier than people in masks with …
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Heading off to college can mean a lot of stress and pressure — for students and parents alike. Whether because of the pressure to get good grades, safety concerns or rising tuition costs, college can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. To help out with two of those worries, Michelin …
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If you’re looking for something entertaining for your kids to do after all the Halloween excitement has ended, look no further than Home Depot. The home improvement retailer is offering a free kids workshop that will teach them how to build a wooden American eagle from 9 a.m.-noon on Nov. 2. Kids will learn to …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Halloween is almost here! If you’re looking for somewhere to take your kids for some spooky crafting …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.I love a good discount, but the best sales are the ones where you get something for …
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Calling all budding scientists and science teachers! If you’re a teacher or the parent of a student who loves science, there’s a contest you can enter this October that could win you $3,000. Celebrity scientist Steve Spangler and Arm & Hammer Baking Soda are again partnering up for the Spooky STEM Fest, a DIY contest …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It may be a bit early to ask for holiday wish lists from your children, but it’s …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Is there anything better in this hectic lifestyle we all live than quickly pulling up to a …
If you have little ones who love “Paw Patrol,” Target is having a free Halloween event you’re not going to want to miss! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, kids are invited to dress in costume and head to their local Target to trick-or-treat their way through the store and watch …
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Do you enjoy a good cup of joe first thing in the morning? Is your name, in fact, Joe (or any variation of it, such as Joanne or Josephine)? If you answered “yes” to both of those questions, you’re on your way to possibly winning a free Keurig coffeemaker in honor of National Coffee Day …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Is there anything better than getting something for free just for buying something else you already wanted? …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.McDonalds is giving everyone something to celebrate today. Thanks to the fast-food chain, Thursday night is McDelivery …
Whether you’ve already gone to college or you’re in class right now, you’re probably well aware of the stress of college life — and the lack of sleep that plagues students. Studying at all hours, worrying about exams and committing to too many social events can all cause insomnia, which is a real problem when …
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While I consider myself a pretty picky eater, I do love a good mystery flavor. Lucky for me, there’s been a plethora of mystery foods hitting store shelves recently. First, it was Skittles with their mystery “Rotten Zombie” flavor, followed by Mountain Dew with Mountain Dew VooDew that tastes like either cotton candy, cream soda …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.It’s easy to feel like you’ve been missing out if you don’t have a warehouse club membership. …
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Are you a museum buff? Just love learning new things? If so, clear your calendar for Sept. 21, when more than 1,000 museums in all 50 states and Washington D.C., will be free for one day only! Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country will be providing free entry to anyone with a Museum …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re in need of a new phone and are looking at Apple’s latest iPhone models, Sam’s …
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Kids may be back in school and not as bored as they were over the summer, but if you’re still looking for some hands-on activities to keep them busy on the weekends, JCPenney has just the thing. The department store is now offering a Kids Zone area where you’ll find fun and free entertainment. And …