10 Ways to Save Money – and Protect the Environment – by Recycling

by Nindo Mom | Jan 6, 2011 | Ideas for Saving Money

Recycling can be thought of in a couple of ways: 1. Reusing items that would normally be thrown away after their intended use, and 2. Turning in items to a recycling facility that can use the materials used in the item to create another item. The first type of...

Reasons to Save Your Gift Cards – Not Spend Them

by Nindo Mom | Dec 31, 2010 | Ideas for Saving Money, Shopping

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who’s received a gift card from Santa this year, it may be prudent to exercise patience when it comes to cashing in on the booty. It’s true that there are a lot of good deals to be had at retailers. For the...

5 Ways to Save Money on Amazon

by Nindo Mom | Nov 27, 2010 | Ideas for Saving Money, Shopping, Shopping Smart on Amazon

1. Sign up for Amazon Prime to save money on shipping. Amazon usually offers at least one month free trial. When you subscribe to Amazon Prime, you get free 2-day shipping on any order you make, regardless of the dollar value of the order. (Amazon’s free Super...

Black Friday – Where does it get its name?

by Nindo Mom | Nov 13, 2010 | Holiday, Ideas for Saving Money, Shopping, Smart Gift Shopping

Since the term “Black Friday” first appeared in 1966,  holiday shoppers have been coming out in droves to get a jump on their Christmas shopping. Because so many people get the day after Thanksgiving off from their jobs, they have even more time to...

3 Ways to Get Free Shipping from Amazon

by Nindo Mom | Nov 9, 2010 | Ideas for Saving Money, Shopping, Shopping Smart on Amazon, Smart Gift Shopping

There are a few different ways to get free shipping from Amazon: 1. Purchase at least $25 of items sold from Amazon (items not shipped and sold from Amazon are not eligible) and select Super Saver shipping when you check out. Your shipping will be free! 2. Sign up for...

Amazon $100,00 Wishlist Wish & Win Sweepstakes (2010)

by Nindo Mom | Nov 4, 2010 | Holiday, Ideas for Saving Money, Shopping, Shopping Smart on Amazon

This article is time-sensitive, and the sweepstakes it refers to have expired. This article is being retained for archival purposes only. Amazon is once again running their Wishlist sweepstakes: step by step rules on how to enter can be found on their site, as can...