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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Coupons on a date: sexy or stingy?
I hope it’s clear by now that I really like coupons. Actually — LOVE. I love coupons. I was talking deals Wednesday with Sarah Mock from HowIPinchAPenny.com, when I had a thought. When are coupons not cool? I could think … Continue reading
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Status of Bruster’s in West Manchester unclear
I was by Bruster’s on Tuesday, the ice cream shop in the Delco Plaza shopping center in West Manchester Township. The shop was not open. A sign on its window said that it would be closed for the season beginning … Continue reading
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Ways to improve gas mileage
Gas prices are continuing to decrease locally, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report. As of Tuesday morning, the average price for a regular gallon locally was about $3.71, according to the report. That’s down from about $3.83 one … Continue reading
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Buy a qualifying product and earn Target $5 Gift Cards, plus coupons add up to big savings
Yes, I am Target-holic. I’m an even bigger fan of saving money though.
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Posted in Coupons, Your money
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Attention York County shoppers: Are you crazy for coupons? Let us know.
Are you crazy for coupons? The York Daily Record/Sunday News wants to go grocery shopping with you. We’re looking for York County shoppers who save hundreds of dollars in a single trip to the grocery store. Clipping and saving has … Continue reading
Posted in Coupons, Lauren Boyer, Retail, Shopping
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Pop star Katy Perry loves Snyder’s of Hanover pretzels
Stop the presses. Katy Perry is a Snyder’s of Hanover fan. According to this celebrity blog, the pop star’s modest tour bus requests include Snyder’s of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzels. So, there you have it folks. A locally … Continue reading
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Bike in York Week? Roller bladers need love, too.
I was driving down West Philadelphia Street near my house when I noticed the bike lanes, set up for Bike in York week. I thought it seemed pretty cool. But then I remembered one key problem: I don’t own a … Continue reading
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Got a favorite hamburger recipe? Enter contest to win year of free Utz snacks.
So apparently it’s National Hamburger Month. According to Utz Quality Foods, “nothing goes better with a burger than Utz Potato Chips.” (I’d argue that french fries probably go better, but to each his own.) Anywho, the York County-based company is … Continue reading
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York trolley turns quickly from plan to reality
I was driving down Mason Alley toward Duke Street last Tuesday afternoon when I spotted what appeared to be a traffic jam at the intersection of the two roads. As I got closer, I realized that what I saw was … Continue reading
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The Laundromat Diaries: In York County, washing clothes is about the experience
I don’t know what it is about laundromats. They seem to attract the most peculiar people. I guess I’m not the one to talk. I visit them regularly. York is the first place I’ve lived where a washer and dryer … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Lauren Boyer, Your money
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