With every new wrinkle-reducing cream and hair-restoring foam that hits the market, we are reminded how much money Americans blow fighting the dreaded aging process. Thankfully, there are also plenty of financial perks that come with getting older – if you know where to look. For the frugal shopper, our “golden years” offer a wealth of discounts on everything from groceries and clothing to travel and, of course, restaurants. At Gift Card Granny they’ve rounded up 136 of the best deals aimed exclusively at the senior set:
136 Discounts Just for …

With the start of TLC’s latest “Extreme Couponing” season, it’s a good time to review some basic tricks that these coupon pros use. Read on for six ways you can save like an extreme couponer.

Start Small
Don’t try to go extreme all at once. Take it step by step, rather than show up at a checkout with 50 coupons and little idea what you’re doing.
Never Pay For Coupons
There are some things in this life you just shouldn’t pay for, and a coupon is one of them. Paying someone to …

We’ve had storms every week this winter keeping a lot of us indoors. Being indoors too much, not getting enough sunlight can cause seasonal depression. What I like to do after the holidays are over and there is much more free time is to make an attempt at redecorating with as little expense as possible. After the holidays, it’s very necessary to find ways to save money!
Interior decorators recommend several ways to lift your spirits by making minor decorating changes throughout your home to fight the winter blahs of interior design. …

Father’s Day Gifts
…or Gifts for Dad for any occasion…
There’s nothing that makes a child happier than to give a homemade gift to Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or Teacher. Making a gift not only helps develop hand-eye coordination and other developmental skills, it also builds self-esteem which are necessary for growing up healthy. Helping a child make the homemade gift is a perfect opportunity for increasing a bond between the child and a significant adult or sibling.
For Father’s Day gift ideas, keep in mind that homemade gifts have advantages over purchased …

My last post was on comparing the costs of moving a business from one state to another because of the different regulations and tax structures. This advice carries over to our everyday living expenses for needs and wants, too! Especially the way the economy is today, it is such a vital necessity. It not only saves us money, it also keeps the businesses competitive by trying to offer the best value for your money. Remember, they need your business to stay in business.
With that said, there really is a lot …

Whether your income has decreased or your expenses have increased, you can have fun finding creative ways to save. When it comes to cost-saving entertainment, host a DIY Dine-In Dinner Party. Impress your friends (or your honey) with this do-it-yourself, dine-in dinner party (or date night) menu courtesy of culinary cutie Dave Lieberman, campaign spokesperson for Del Monte “Value without Sacrifice”  and Chef and Author of  The 10 Things You Need to Eat: – a New York Times Bestseller!! You can host a fabulous dinner party without sacrificing value or …

Update 4/3/11: Walgreens has improved their ink refill service and it is worth it! At $12.99 for a black or color ink cartridge refill, you can’t lose if you use Walgreen’s service.  100% Quality Guarantee!
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Great News!  No coupons necessary! 
Walgreens will refill your black ink cartridge for ($10) $12.99 and your color cartridge for ($15 ) $12.99. I was leery of this, but the manager assured me that they test the cartridges a few times. If a cartridge doesn’t pass the test, they return it to you – filled – and at no …