Posts by Lisa Lacy

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Had Trouble With The Barbecue On The 4th Of July? Take Our Tips To Become A Master Griller

Lisa Lacy
Posted on July 5, 2010
Lately, we’ve been sharing all sorts of tricks on how to throw a barbecue without spending big bucks. But the problem is you don’t really know how to grill – much less have the resources for it. The solution? Buy a More
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Vacation In Your Own City: Staycation Dos & Don’ts

Lisa Lacy
Posted on June 15, 2010
When we’re looking to save on time and money, we become really tempted to skimp on our vacations. Thing is, it’s mentally important to take some time off, and you deserve to use your vacation days from work. So, fine. More
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What Betty White Can Teach Us About Career Longevity

Lisa Lacy
Posted on May 11, 2010
Betty White’s latest gig hosting SNL may be what everyone was talking about around the water cooler on Monday morning, but it’s merely the latest triumph in a 70-year career that has included such iconic characters as Sue Ann Nivens More
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How To Negotiate For A Better Cell Phone Bill

Lisa Lacy
Posted on May 11, 2010
From rent to electricity to the cost of transportation, your life sometimes feels like one big bill. The last thing you need is an out-of-control cell phone bill. Why pay more than you need to? According to Billshrink, switching cell More
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How to Give the Best Care to Aging Parents

Lisa Lacy
Posted on May 10, 2010

Elder care is certainly not an exact science, but options are plentiful and careful research is of utmost importance. Read our basic tips to learn how to help. More

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Can You Afford A Pet? (Quiz!)

Lisa Lacy
Posted on March 29, 2010
Pets are cute, make excellent company, and even offer important health benefits like decreased blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and feelings of loneliness, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). But, they can also be very expensive. According to More
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The Affordable Way To Be A Foodie (Slide Show!)

Lisa Lacy
Posted on March 9, 2010
The Problem. We love fancy jams and cheeses from the farmers market, but we have a hard time planning our schedules around going. Plus, there are a limited number of sellers, so you can’t exactly go comparison shopping for gourmet More
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The Costs of Online Dating: 6 Factors to Keep in Mind

Lisa Lacy
Posted on February 12, 2010

Surfing for love can be time-consuming and expensive. Here are six financial tricks for making the most of online dating sites. More

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7 Ways to Have a Budget-Friendly Girls’ Night on Valentine’s Day

Lisa Lacy
Posted on February 12, 2010

Don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day? Don’t fret. Instead, grab some girlfriends and celebrate! Here are our favorite ideas for a budget-friendly girls’ night. More

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Tech and App-Tastic Ways to Say I Love You

Lisa Lacy
Posted on February 10, 2010

Valentine’s Day originated in third-century Rome; eighteen centuries later, come up with some truly high-tech mementos to commemorate your love. More