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How to Save Money – See the Game

July 31, 2009 By 1 Comment

Did you know most Major League baseball parks allow you to bring food in to the park? Chicago Cubs = “Visitors may bring food or drink items into the ballpark, which are packaged in acceptable containers.” Milwaukee Brewers = “Guests may bring food items into Miller Park using appropriate containers. All bags, purses, fanny packs [...]

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How to Save by Going Green – Water

July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Got an old toilet? You can cut 5-8% of your water usage by putting a brick or a water filled milk jug in your toilet tank. Just my 2 cents. Jim @ ChangeJarSavings.com © 2009 ChangeJarSavings.com

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How to Save Money – Hotels

July 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Do you stay at hotels a lot? Going on a two week vacation? Have you checked out the hotel loyalty programs? Many hotel chains give discounts and free nights after so many paid nights. Years ago I stayed for business at Hampton Inn 5 nights a week. After a few weeks I was able to [...]

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How to Save by Going Green – Electricity

July 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Vampire Power! No this is not a post say that rule. Vampire Power is the power sucked by devices that do not fully shut off when we “turn them off”. This can amount to 20% of your electric bill. What causes vampire power use? Cell phone charges, laptop chargers or anything that has a block [...]

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How to Save Time and Money – Tolls

July 17, 2009 By 1 Comment

If you are so lucky to live by toll roads, invest a pass for your state toll roads, such as New Jersey’s E-Z Pass, Illinois’ I Pass and Florida’s SunPass. You can preload money on the pass and not waste gas or your time waiting in line. Some programs offer discounts to you when you [...]

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