12/10/09

If you're going away for a long holiday break, be sure to unplug your major electronics from the outlet. Unplug TVs, DVD players and stereo equipment to stop wasting electricity. Even when turned "off," these electronics are still using power. Why waste money when you know you're going to be gone? Save the environment and some cash by unplugging them.

12/9/09

If you're making a donation to charity this holiday season, consider putting a stamp on the return envelope, even if it says "postage paid." The charity will save money from not having to pay for the postage and it will be able to allocate that extra savings to its charitable works.

12/8/09

If you think handmade gifts or crafts are "grandma" cozies and doilies, think again. Etsy is an online community of crafters who sell their wares to anyone who wants to buy them. Here you can find gorgeous hand-blocked gift wrap, perfectly crafted paper flowers, gorgeous jewelry and much, much more. For anyone who loves one-of-a-kind gifts -- not run-of-the-mill store-bought stuff -- this is a great place to find the perfect present while supporting artists and craftsmen at the same time.