A Reminder: Ask for Lower Rates

The other day I called the phone company to ask about cancelling my home phone service, but keeping my internet service. They provided the information and then let me know that a new offer had just come out which would lower my bill $10 per month AND upgrade my internet speed ... with no negative changes to my account.

I said, "Heck yes, sign me up." I am still considering cancelling the home phone service and looking at alternatives, but haven't made a decision yet.

Cable and phone companies are very competitive right now, for good reason.

• in most areas your home phone company can provide your cable and internet service
• your cable company can provide your cable and phone service
• in some areas there is direct competition between phone or cable companies
• many people have given up home phone service and use only their cell phone
• many people have given up cable, watching tv on the internet
• magicJack
• Roku

If you haven't called your cable and home telephone provider lately to request a better rate do so. And shop around. 

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I had a chance to check out their site and I was very impressed. The items they carry are very high quality and at good prices.

Right now they are running a Black Friday sale with handbags, belt buckles, cake pops (yum!), and more all at about 50% off original retail prices.

Great place for some one-of-a-kind holiday gift shopping!

According to their website: 

"BelleChic is your place to buy handmade goods from the world’s best artisans. Be inspired by their artistry, passion, and creativity while you discover BelleChic – “the beautiful style.”

Not only will you find savings of up to 75% off, you’ll meet your new favorite designers. In short, it’s the best of the best of handmade.

Boutique Sales: Curators of the Best of Handmade. The best of the best in handmade. We are your handmade curators, introducing you to the best new handmade designers and their brands. You’ll shop a variety of categories such as bath and body, children’s apparel, jewelry, art and décor. Our Boutique Sales launch every day at 8 am PT / 12 pm ET and last 48 hours. Shop early, as quantities are limited and tend to sell out quickly.

Email Newsletters. When you subscribe to receive daily email notifications of our new sales, we’ll keep you updated with what’s new each day. Newsletters are sent every day at 8am PT/11 am ET.

Chic Inspired. Go beyond the scenes and meet your newest favorite brand! Our Chic Inspired blog will take you beyond the sales, into fascinating features and designer profiles that will inspire you. Learn more ways to live the “beautiful style” from those that create it. Visit Chic Inspired."

Artisans, they are accepting applications for new vendors.

 

Tip: Gas Money Saving Tips

I am not a car expert. I am not a fuel expert. So I shall defer to the experts for this thrifty tip:


How to Save Money on Gas - 29 Tips
Tips from the FTC
30 Tips to Save on Gas

It may also be possible to convert your car to use less, or no, gasoline. I have no intimate knowledge of this but I'd love to hear, and share, your story if you've done this.

And what not to do (some of these are mentioned in the posts above, use your best judgement):
6 Ways to Not Save on Gas

Tip: Don't Shortchange Change

A really painless way to save:

Save all the change you're given. Set it aside and watch it grow.

Here's how it works ...
Purchase $5.05
Pay $6.00 (not $5.05 ... you want to get change back)
Change $.95, which gets tossed into your purse and then into your change jar at the end of the day

It's amazing how fast that change adds up, especially when you keep all of it. While you may be setting aside a couple bucks every few days it's "just change" ... you'll never notice it missing.