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ON THE CHEAP!
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On The Cheap!
Local Fare takes Center Stage at Three Oahu Eateries

If ever there was a place where locally sourced food makes sense, it's Hawaii. Some 2500 miles from the US mainland, the importation of food to the islands is enough to make true locavores squir

Choosing between personal finance and personal time (May 11, 2010)
Too often, our daytime dramas force us to choose between personal finance and personal time. And at crucial moments, we can either be frugal with our time or our money. In an ideal world, money-saving options can also be step-savers. But that's not always the case.
Hamburger deal at Wolfgang's (May 11, 2010)
May is National Hamburger Month � who knew? Prime sirloin hamburgers, with fries and a soft drink, are only $10 (normally $19) at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki's Royal Hawaiian Center through May 31.
Tips for finding thrills and saving money in theme parks (May 10, 2010)
By respecting our inner clocks, we have learned to get the most from our theme park dollars. Here's our strategy for finding thrills and saving money in theme parks.
Home renovators may see savings relief with Caulkers bill (May 07, 2010)
WASHINGTON � Homeowners could collect thousands of dollars in Cash for Caulkers rebates for renovating their homes with better insulation and energy-saving windows and doors under a new economic stimulus bill the House passed Thursday.


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Staying fit on the road while saving money (May 06, 2010)
You can stay fit on the road, without shrinking your wallet. Here's how:
Shopping lessons that can save you money (May 04, 2010)
A half pint of organic blueberries almost brought me to tears. The price � $5.99 for a small container � pinched my budget, but I felt real pain, when the container tumbled from the grocery bag and onto the sidewalk near the exit of a Whole Foods store. The experience prompted me to be remain assertive (and polite!) during future shopping trips. Here are my fallen fruit lessons:

Mermaid, merchandise 'n' Moonbow (May 04, 2010)
Honolulu events: Take your mom to the free synchronized swimming show, 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Resortwear shop Moonbow Tropics is having an all-day party on Saturday. The Women's Fund of Hawaii will hold a Tea & Champagne on May 20 at The Plaza Club.

Marjorie Feldman of suburban St. Louis, who retired three years ago as a systems analyst for a utility company, has a stock of food in her pantry.

Frugality among consumers is outliving recession (May 03, 2010)
Even as the economic recovery plods ahead, many American consumers are refusing to come along. Their behavior suggests that the Great Recession may have bred a new frugality that will endure well into the recovery. And because consumers fuel about 70 percent of the economy, their tightfisted habits means the rebound could stay unusually sluggish.

Forever 21 Chief Executive Don Chang did a walk through a day before Thursday's grand opening of his fashion brand in Tokyo. The star brand of American mall-style clothing, reputed for delivering runway looks at cheap prices, opened in Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo's upscale glitzy Ginza district.

Japan going frugal with Forever 21 Ginza opening (Apr 30, 2010)
TOKYO � Move over Gucci. Here comes Forever 21. Trend-conscious Japan is outgrowing its longtime love affair with luxury brands and turning to a new passion: Fast fashion.
College students can save money through used textbook sales (Apr 29, 2010)
Final exams are year-end rituals for college students. But the semester's end also offers opportunities to earn (or save) cash through used textbook sales. There are several options � old school and high tech � for students looking to sell, buy or rent textbooks.

Celebrate Lei Day, on the cheap (Apr 27, 2010)
Spring is abuzz with free and discounted activities.
Traveling made affordable by bus or train (Apr 27, 2010)
When veteran traveler Thursday Bram journeys by train or bus, her packing list includes food and motion sickness pills. Before a trip, Bram purchases simple snacks to avoid pricey club car dining. She also carries motion sickness tablets in two formulas: non-drowsy tablets for short trips and regular formula to rest comfortably on overnight rides, which save her the cost of an additional hotel stay.
Go swapping, not shopping, and save a bundle (Apr 26, 2010)
The rise of the quid pro quo possession comes courtesy of a host of reasons: budget-tightening during a persistently sour economy (swapping is mostly free, save for shipping costs or, for face-to-face fetes, a nominal entry fee); eBay, consignment-store and yard-sale fatigue (you might only get a few dollars for all the effort required); hand-me-down headaches (rifling through a garbage bag of kids' clothes is daunting and inefficient); environmental awareness (swapping, of course, is the ultimate form of recycling) and fashion experimentation (it's a frugal way to try out trends).

PepsiCo Inc., the nation's second-largest drink company, and Waste Management Inc., the largest U.S. trash hauler, say their new electronic kiosks in high-traffic areas like gas stations and stadiums will offer points toward prizes. And that will entice more people to recycle more bottles and cans.

New kiosks make recycling good for the pocket book (Apr 23, 2010)
NEW YORK � Sure, the feeling of helping the planet might be nice when you recycle, and it's the law in many places. But you might rather get rewards, like free pilates classes or discounts at restaurants.
Money-saving tips for road tripping with a pet (Apr 21, 2010)
A cross-country move from Arizona to Maine with two large dogs proved challenging. Long runway layovers and overnights at expensive airport hotels were out of the question. We saved money by avoiding hotel pet fees.
Weighing the costs of budget cuts (Apr 20, 2010)
Trimming fat from the budget could lead to extra pounds if I'm not careful. That's because I have dropped workout sessions � twice a week � led by a personal trainer. At $15 a class, the workouts were low-priced, but after crunching the numbers, I decided to crunch my abs without expert assistance.

Eat, drink, be merry and save money (Apr 20, 2010)
I'm hungry, so today's tips are all about food and drink:
Easy organics: Start a green garden and save money (Apr 19, 2010)
If you knew how little it cost to grow the expensive mixed greens you buy at the grocery store or order at your favorite restaurant, you'd be shocked. You can grow meal after meal of succulent and spicy mixed greens for the cost of a seed packet � a couple bucks.
How to eat well on a food stamp budget (Apr 15, 2010)
To find out how well you can eat on food stamps, the AP asked two chefs and a magazine food editor to plan out seven days of meals using a budget of $68.88 (national average for a family of four at the end of 2009).


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