Holiday shoppers love their credit cards

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Donating To Earthquake & Tsunami Victims

I have been so sadden by the events in Southeastern Asia. I can't imagine the horror and the fear that people are going through right now. God bless all of them.

Donating To Earthquake & Tsunami Victims

Sometimes events take place in the world that transcend borders, nationalities and religions. The recent earthquake and following tsunami (tidal wave) in Indonesia that has killed many tens of thousands of people and displaced millions is one of those events.

For those wondering how you can help those who were affected by this tragic event, the following charities are collecting donations and helping out in the areas damaged:

Action Against Hunger
212-967-7800
http://www.aah-usa.org

ADRA International
800-424-2372
http://www.adra.org

American Friends Service Committee
(AFSC Crisis Fund)
888-588-2372
http://www.afsc.org

Direct Relief International
805-964-4767
http://www.directrelief.org

Doctors Without Borders
888-392-0392
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org

International Medical Corps
800-481-4462
http://www.imcworldwide.org

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
P.O. Box 372
CH-1211 Geneva 19
Switzerland
http://www.ifrc.org

MAP International
800-225-8550
http://www.map.org

Mercy Corps
800-852-2100
http://www.mercycorps.org

Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org

Operation USA
800-678-7255
http://www.opusa.org

Relief International
310-478-1200
http://www.ri.org

Save the Children
800-728-3843
http://www.savethechildren.org

United Nations World Food Program
202-530-1694
http://www.wfp.org

United States Fund for UNICEF
800-486-4233
http://www.unicefusa.org

World Concern
800-755-5022
http://www.worldconcern.org

World Relief
443-451-1900
http://www.wr.org

World Vision
888-56-CHILD
http://www.worldvision.org

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Information provided by http://www.charityclickdonation.com

Are you returning gifts this year?

I am debating. My mother bought me sweaters that are just not my style. Heck what style does a 34 yr work at home mom besides jeans and a sweatshirt. LOL Today I switched out of my jeans into my flannel pj bottoms as soon as I got back into the house.

I worked for Lechmere's in Boston for years and remember the week after Christmas as hell. Lots of returns and people brought back gifts that were years old. Okay you are returning Atari that came out in 1984 in 1990. Yup that was a gift....

Well if you are going to make returns Check out these tips http://cbsnewyork.com/topstories/topstories_story_362074441.html

Enjoy your savings!
Theresa

How much money will make you happy?

Let's cut right to the chase here. How much money is enough? How much would make you happy this holiday season? We mean really happy.


http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2004-12-26-money-happiness_x.htm


Personally for me... just enough to pay the bills and not stress about how I will pay this bill or that bill each month. Plus enough for a nice long vacation each year paid in cash :)

How about you?

Enjoy your savings!
Theresa

Coupons where to get them!

I get a lot of questions on where to get coupons!  I am not a huge
coupon person. Too disorganized but you can check out a recent newsletter
article Coupon Saving Tips

 

 CoolSavings 
Great place to find online coupons! 

You can call the manufacturer and let them know you like their products

ConAgra Foods Consumer Numbers  Hunts, Banquet,  Healthy Choice

Betty Crocker Biquick,
Hamburger Helper, Progresso Soups  Old El Paso and all sort of deserts

Proctor and Gamble  Crest,
Bounty, Pantene    Many more

Del Monte Foods Company 
Delmonte,  College Inn Broths 

 Heinz Ketchup, Smart
Ones, Or-Ida 

Campbells  Soup
is good food!

Kraft  So many products! 

Shoppers hunt for bargains

They don't want customers to EVER use those gift cards. They want them to forget about them, or lose them, or cut them in half. The retailer already has the cash and doesn't want to have to part with the merchandise. The longer someone takes to use their gift card, the more they're ripped off in junk fees. Shoppers Hunt for Bargains

Gift Card Warnings

 

Anonymous donor gives $35,000 to homeless-shelter residents

DENVER (AP) — The 300 residents of the Samaritan House homeless shelter didn't know what to expect when a 40-something man with a gray beard parked his black SUV in front of the shelter on Christmas Eve.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2004-12-26-homeless-donor_x.htm

Such a beautiful story...