Local Fare takes Center Stage at Three Oahu Eateries
If ever there was a place where locally sourced food makes sense, it's Hawaii. Some 2500 miles from the US mainland, the importation of food to the islands is enough to make true locavores squir
Choosing between personal finance and personal time
Too often, our daytime dramas force us to choose between personal finance and personal time. And at crucial moments, we can either be frugal with our time or our money. In an ideal world, money-saving options can also be step-savers. But that's not always the case.
Hamburger deal at Wolfgang's
May is National Hamburger Month � who knew? Prime sirloin hamburgers, with fries and a soft drink, are only $10 (normally $19) at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki's Royal Hawaiian Center through May 31.
Home renovators may see savings relief with Caulkers bill
WASHINGTON � Homeowners could collect thousands of dollars in Cash for Caulkers rebates for renovating their homes with better insulation and energy-saving windows and doors under a new economic stimulus bill the House passed Thursday.
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Shopping lessons that can save you money
A half pint of organic blueberries almost brought me to tears. The price � $5.99 for a small container � pinched my budget, but I felt real pain, when the container tumbled from the grocery bag and onto the sidewalk near the exit of a Whole Foods store. The experience prompted me to be remain assertive (and polite!) during future shopping trips. Here are my fallen fruit lessons:
Mermaid, merchandise 'n' Moonbow
Honolulu events: Take your mom to the free synchronized swimming show, 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel. Resortwear shop Moonbow Tropics is having an all-day party on Saturday.
The Women's Fund of Hawaii will hold a Tea & Champagne on May 20 at The Plaza Club.
Frugality among consumers is outliving recession
Even as the economic recovery plods ahead, many American consumers are refusing to come along. Their behavior suggests that the Great Recession may have bred a new frugality that will endure well into the recovery. And because consumers fuel about 70 percent of the economy, their tightfisted habits means the rebound could stay unusually sluggish.
College students can save money through used textbook sales
Final exams are year-end rituals for college students. But the semester's end also offers opportunities to earn (or save) cash through used textbook sales. There are several options � old school and high tech � for students looking to sell, buy or rent textbooks.
Traveling made affordable by bus or train
When veteran traveler Thursday Bram journeys by train or bus, her packing list includes food and motion sickness pills. Before a trip, Bram purchases simple snacks to avoid pricey club car dining. She also carries motion sickness tablets in two formulas: non-drowsy tablets for short trips and regular formula to rest comfortably on overnight rides, which save her the cost of an additional hotel stay.
Go swapping, not shopping, and save a bundle
The rise of the quid pro quo possession comes courtesy of a host of reasons: budget-tightening during a persistently sour economy (swapping is mostly free, save for shipping costs or, for face-to-face fetes, a nominal entry fee); eBay, consignment-store and yard-sale fatigue (you might only get a few dollars for all the effort required); hand-me-down headaches (rifling through a garbage bag of kids' clothes is daunting and inefficient); environmental awareness (swapping, of course, is the ultimate form of recycling) and fashion experimentation (it's a frugal way to try out trends).
New kiosks make recycling good for the pocket book
NEW YORK � Sure, the feeling of helping the planet might be nice when you recycle, and it's the law in many places. But you might rather get rewards, like free pilates classes or discounts at restaurants.
Money-saving tips for road tripping with a pet
A cross-country move from Arizona to Maine with two large dogs proved challenging. Long runway layovers and overnights at expensive airport hotels were out of the question. We saved money by avoiding hotel pet fees.
Weighing the costs of budget cuts
Trimming fat from the budget could lead to extra pounds if I'm not careful. That's because I have dropped workout sessions � twice a week � led by a personal trainer. At $15 a class, the workouts were low-priced, but after crunching the numbers, I decided to crunch my abs without expert assistance.
Easy organics: Start a green garden and save money
If you knew how little it cost to grow the expensive mixed greens you buy at the grocery store or order at your favorite restaurant, you'd be shocked. You can grow meal after meal of succulent and spicy mixed greens for the cost of a seed packet � a couple bucks.
How to eat well on a food stamp budget
To find out how well you can eat on food stamps, the AP asked two chefs and a magazine food editor to plan out seven days of meals using a budget of $68.88 (national average for a family of four at the end of 2009).
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