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to withhold or not?

Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by dara.

It’s tax season, and that means many of us are skipping happily to the bank with our refund checks or anxiously awaiting them and planning their demise. This can be an exciting time of the year for many and for others it can be painful to discover that you owe the IRS money. If you’re [...]

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easy style updates

Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by dara.

Now that we’re officially into Spring, many of us (myself included) are anticipating updating our wardrobes for Spring. However, with the state of economy it can be difficult to justify spending a lot of cash on updating your look.
Here are some easy tips that I found in Glamour to update your style the {budget}fab* way:
1. [...]

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theatre love: arena stage 30-and-under program

Posted on 24. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

Metro area theatre organization, Arena Stage, brings excellent shows to town and has a great savings program for folks under 30 years of age - $10 theatre tickets!
The program is for patrons ages 30 and under. $10 tickets go on sale beginning on Monday for the following week of performances (Tuesday through Sunday) until all [...]

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would you join a shoe club?

Posted on 23. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

I was introduced to www.shoedazzle.com via Frugal Fashionista.  With a $39/month membership fee you have access to a ShoeDazzle fashion experts that helps you choose shoes every month based on your individual style and tastes.  In their own words, ShoeDazzle “will express your individuality and sense of style. Distinctive, yet trend-right.”
Here’s how it works:

Take their [...]

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free mba education from wake forest

Posted on 22. Mar, 2009 by racine.

I’m not sure how many of you have received the plethora of emails that have come out regarding receiving a free MBA education from Wake Forest so I decided to let you all know about it.  Apparently the Dean of the School of Business has partnered with several CEOs to provided this opportunity to minority [...]

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theatre love: inspecting carol

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by dara.

I got a flyer for a play being presented at the Bowie Community Theatre and tonight is opening night! So if you’re looking for a {budget}fab* date option or just a fun night out with friends, be sure to read on.Inspecting Carol is a play written by Daniel Sullivan that follows a theater company with [...]

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right fit pants at lane bryant!

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by racine.

In the past I was overweight and I often found it quite discouraging when shopping and noticing the limited options given to plus size women.  Shopping for pants was  probably the most discouraging of all.  It was as if all plus size clothing designers and manufacturers forgot that plus size women have distinct shapes as [...]

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you promise

Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by dara.

I know a little secret, a sweet secret that can help you save money for college or provide you with money towards your student loans. I first stumbled upon this website while reading an article about saving money. The program is Upromise and provides you with cash back of 1-25% towards your college savings or [...]

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must have: tulip skirt

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by dara.

One of the must-haves for Spring is a tulip skirt or dress. This skirt can be worn for a night out on the town or incorporated into your work wardrobe depending on what length you purchase.The tulip skirt got its name because it has more fabric around the hip area and thus takes on the [...]

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where to catch march madness

Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by janelle.

Are you a college basketball fan? Or perhaps you like to hangout where good-looking sports lovers hangout… Either way, The Washingtonian has a great list of places in the DC area to catch the NCAA basketball tournament games. 
Bailey’s Pub and Grille
There will be daily drink specials throughout the tournament at this Arlington, VA spot.  There are [...]

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