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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Frugal Family: Graduation Gifts, Free Gas Deals

Find graduation gifts with deals on Dell tablets, Acer Netbooks, Flip video cameras and Samsung cameras. And earn free gas at CVS.

It's the countdown to the last day of school, which means graduation for many families. If you're planning for your child's graduation ceremony, you probably have a lot on your list, like special gifts and party supplies. You don't have to break your budget over this memorable occasion. We've found great sales, especially in electronics. Find deals on Dell tablets, Acer Netbooks, Flip video cameras and Samsung cameras. For extra savings on your expenses, earn free gas with a CVS promotion. Staples Deal: Dell Streak Tablet is on sale for $299 (a savings of $100 off regular price). Good through: June 4 Walmart Deal: Acer Aqua 10.1-inch Netbook PC is on sale for $218. Good through: While supplies last, check with store. Target Deal: Save $20 …

Monday, December 27, 2010

Find the Best Deals After Christmas

There never seems to be a shortage of specials and sales during the holiday season. For those who waited until after Christmas better deals are looming.

There never seems to be a shortage of sales during the holiday season. Those who waited to buy their electronics and accessories after Christmas may walk away with a better bargain.  It isn't unusual for people to buy themselves gifts while shopping for others. According to the National Retail Federation, the average a person will spend $107.50 on themselves this year. To max out on the bargain, wait to treat yourself. The NRF expects some items to be further reduced after Christmas because customers return unwanted gifts. Since retailers need to clear space on their shelves to make room for new products, these items will sell for less.  Items to wait for: 1.  Electronics : Although there were great electronics deals on Black Friday and …

Monday, December 20, 2010

The Hottest Christmas Gifts

The must-have list includes classic toys, like Legos, to the latest electronics, like the coveted iPad.

It's the holiday countdown to Christmas, and shoppers are busy trying to find the perfect gift for their loved one. Every year, parents scramble to find the latest must-have toy. Electronics always top the wish-list, and this year is no exception. What are the hottest gifts this year? According to Target in Largo Mall, the hottest gift items are the iPad, iPods (Touch, Nano and Shuffle), DSi, Video Barbie, Squinkies, Lego Star Wars and Zhu Zhu pets. The Apple iPad ranges in price from $499.99 for a 16 GB to $829.99 for the top-of-the-line 3G, 64 GB version. "Yeah, it's on my wish list," said Scott Thomason. "I just have to convince my wife I need one." Nintendo DSi is the newest version of their handheld game system. For $149.99, the DSi …

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