The Cheapskate's Guide to Home Decorating


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Decorating with style, not dollars, is the focus of this guide to buying or making inexpensive and original flower boxes, pillows, tablescapes, collages and more. Photos, some in color.




The Cheapskate's Guide to Entertaining


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Many people love to entertain, but no many have a budget like Martha Stewart's. The good news is: You don't need to be rich to throw a great party. With the right kind of planning, creativity, and attention to detail, you can make any party seem extravagant.




The Cheapskate's Guide to Paris


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When Connie Emerson's low-budget guide to Paris was first published, it quickly sold out. This newly revised edition, based on recent visits to the French capital proves that the term Paris bargain is not an oxymoron. Though the City of Light has a deserved reputation for being one of the world's most expensive destinations, it can be a cost-cutter's delight. Hotel rooms go for far less than established rack prices to people who take advantage of special promotions. This also applies to airline reservations, car rentals, or even restaurants. Charming and reasonably priced bistros dot every corner of this remarkable city. Readers will find sound advice on shopping, places of interest, senior citizen discounts, and places to entertain children (many free). Also included is a guide to the best and most effective routes for the Metro or the bus. This invaluable resource shows thrifty travelers how to get the best value for their francs.




The Cheapskate's Guide to Living Cheaper and Better


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"Want to save money and lead a better life? With this simple guide, you can reduce your cash flow without lowering your standard of living. Learn how to safeguard your bank account against budget busters and save up for a healthy financial future. These hundreds of quick, easy tips show you how to make your own cleaning products, get a tax-deductible education, save up to 12,000 gallons of water per year, find the best used-car dealership, use the Internet to find cheap housing, make your own windshield wiper fluid, keep your refrigerator running economically, and create inexpensive gifts from your garden. All of these simple suggestions can add up to big savings. With the Cheapskate's Guide to Living Cheaper and Better, you'll learn to get more for less, so you can have money for the stuff you really want."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved




The Cheapskate's Guide to Branson, Missouri


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This new addition to the "Cheapskate's Guide" series reveals everything the economy-minded traveler needs to know about Branson, Missouri, the "Las Vegas of the Ozarks."




The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains


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How to get everything you need for your new baby—without breaking the bank. When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby’s arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of the baby’s life. Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains—and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her uber-successful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Babycheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you must-have advice on buying the best for your baby for less. You’ll learn: • What you need for your baby—and what you don’t need • The principles of shopping smart • Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off • How to use social media to find bargains and get advice • How to demystify couponing and other “insider” savings techniques • And much, much more Outlining easy-to-follow, effective saving strategies, this indispensable guide takes the financial guesswork and all the unwanted stress out of planning for a baby.




The Cheapskate's Guide to Walt Disney World


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If you want to visit Walt Disney World but don't want to spend a bundle, this is an invaluable guide to doing Disney on a budget. From the Magic Kingdom to EPCOT to Disney-MGM Studios, you'll discover how to get the most for your pound without compromising the holiday you've always dreamed about. There's advice on how to beat the crowds, cheap flights to Orlando, cheap accommodation, restaurants that won't drain your wallet and free shows and pageants. This new edition is thoroughly updated and provides the latest information on prices and packages.




The Cheapskate's Guide to Myrtle Beach


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Get the most for the least at this popular vacation mecca. From the best time to book a golf package to finding beachfront rooms at the lowest rates, this handbook reveals the best deals for budget-minded travelers.




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Cheapskate's Guide to Las Vegas


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Over the years the city of San Francisco has become one of America's premier tourist attractions. And with good reason! It offers an enviable climate, a wealth of cultural institutions, superb dining, and shopping for every taste. Yet it is for the traveler with a limited purse that Connie Emerson writes The Cheapskate's Guide to San Francisco. From airline tickets to hotel reservations, Emerson teaches readers how to take the best advantage of "deals". She offers tips on discount shopping as well as restaurants where the food (of every variety) is not overpriced. Readers will be introduced to all major points of interest with an easy-to-understand directional guide. The Cheapskate's Guide to San Francisco is a must for anyone who wants to enjoy a vacation without having a financial breakdown.