Archive for December, 2008


Simplify Your Holidays in 3 Easy Steps

Posted by Madison on December 15th, 2008

Photography iwishtheyweremine by Paul Keleher Is your December out of hand? Gift lists, parties, decorations, shopping…. I’m just as guilty, trying to squeeze in everything before the holidays. Let’s face it, adding stress to the holiday season doesn’t usually make it more fun. Today, let’s step back and assess what we have left to do. [...]

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Winners of the Amazon Gift Card Holiday Giveaway

Posted by Madison on December 14th, 2008

The Holiday Giveaway was so much fun! I learned so many new frugal gift ideas. Thanks to everyone who participated! The first set of ideas were featured in 10 Amazing Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20. I’ll highlight more ideas later this week. Winners Now, on to the winners, generated at random from the Random Integer [...]

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WTDirect $50 to $250 Signup Bonus

Posted by Madison on December 12th, 2008

WTDirect is offering up to $250 in their Winter Bonus blast promotion. Since it’s Free Money Friday, it’s time to cash in! How to Get Your Signup Bonus Open a new WTDirect savings account and use the code WTG3DNC. Link your new account to your existing bank account. Fund the account by December 22, 2008 [...]

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10 Amazing Frugal Gift Ideas Under $20

Posted by Madison on December 11th, 2008

I am simply amazed by all the creative ideas that readers are sharing for frugal gifts in the Holiday Giveaway! I’ll be highlighting some of the suggestions that caught my eye in the next two weeks. If you want to shop online, here are 10 gifts that My Dollar Plan readers are buying for friends [...]

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Snow, What I Want for Christmas, and More!

Posted by Madison on December 10th, 2008

After 7 inches of snow, yesterday was our first snow day of the year! This year was supposed to be more mild than last year (when we got more than 100 inches of snow!), but it’s only early December and we already have 16 inches on the ground… on pace with last year… Announcements 529 [...]

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