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Shopping for a teenage girl can be daunting, especially if you’re not sure what the best teen clothing stores are. Knowing where to go can be overwhelming, and more importantly, expensive! But, fear not! Here’s a list of stores that will make your teen girl smile, without maxing out your credit cards.

Kohl’s

Kohl’s is one of the most affordable teen clothing stores with fashion teenage girls love. With brands like Candie’s, Mudd, and a new Vera Wang line for juniors, you’re sure to find something she’ll go crazy over. You can find great steals like this chiffon dress for under $40. Be sure to save even more on their already low prices with this 20% off coupon.

Alloy

Not only does Alloy have the hottest tops, jeans, and dresses, but they also have a fantastic boot selection. Find items like these Liam over-the-knee boots for under $35. With these coupons from Definitive Deals, you can save 20% off of any Alloy order or 30% off of orders over $150.

Sears

Shipping costs getting you down? Sears has the great option of conveniently buying online picking up in store, for no extra cost! Best of all? They’re always a favorite teen clothing store with hot name brands. You can also save $5 on orders over $50. Check out Sears’ other deals like 60% off juniors’ coats, including this cute peacoat for only $17.99.

Aeropostale

Not only does Aeropostale have great deals daily, but they have awesome discounts going on now. Save 50-70% storewide, right now! Currently you can find girls’ graphic tees, like this, starting at $8, hoodies for $12, and jeans for $15. You can also save $10 off of your $100 purchase with this coupon.

Target

Target’s rising quickly in the fashion industry and is becoming a more popular teen clothing store. They now carry tops brands like Converse and for a limited time, Neiman Marcus. Right now Target has a great selection of printed denim, like this funky find. And, if you spend $75, you get a $15 gift card (find the coupon here). Plus, order online and all orders over $50 ship free!

You won’t need to shop anywhere else once you’ve visited one of these tops teen clothing stores. Plus, with these discounts, you’ll be smiling as wide as your teen come Christmas morning!

Pets are amazing.  They are the only ones who will put up with being left alone all day and leap up with enthusiasm to greet us when we come in the door at night.  They clean food up off of the floor so that we don’t have to and give us someone to talk to when we are (mostly) alone and don’t want to talk to ourselves.  That being said, what have you done for your pets lately?  This Christmas, why not not think about doing something special for them this year?

There are a lot of ways you can appreciate your little pets, whether they be dogs or cats.  If you know one thing about them, you know that they will never say no to a treat.  Treats are good when training pets or just as a snack before bedtime.  My favorite are the Mother Hubbard All Natural P-Nuttier Mini Bones.  My dogs love peanut butter and yogurt and they are healthier than some of the other treats out there.

If they like playing, and I know they do-how about some frisbees or Kong toys?  There are a lot of different ones to choose from.  You can pick from goody bones, toys to stuff with peanut butter or treats and even frisbees.

I grew up in the ‘burbs.  I wouldn’t know a tractor if Kevin Bacon came speeding toward me on one, shoe lace stuck and all.  That being said, I’ve recently learned about The Tractor Supply Company.  I would have never considered it before, but they have some of the best deals on dog food, treats and toys.  One of my favorites is the dog bone candy cane out this holiday season.  The dogs can chew on this one for hours, which means that they won’t be chasing our kitties around the house.

Speaking of kitties, there are plenty of gift ideas for them as well.  Cats don’t have much to do and they often don’t get the play time that dogs do, but they love to be entertained too.  Consider things like teasers or snack rolls.  You can find both relatively cheap at PetSmart.

These gift ideas say, “I appreciate you,” and what pet doesn’t deserve to hear that?

Christmas shopping can be a nightmare to those of us on a budget. But remember, gift giving is more about the meaning behind the gift, rather than the price tag. Shopping for a girlfriend, mom, friend, sister, or aunt can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a lot to spend. Check out these delightful and unique gifts for women, from Crate and Barrel, all under $25. Show her how well you know her this year with these great options.

Stackable Cups

Whether the woman you’re shopping for is a coffee enthusiast or wine lover, these great giftable mugs are bound to be a big hit. These unique gifts for women who love entertaining are space savers and also, really cute. Stackable coffee mugs are under $16 and the stackable wine glasses start at under $10.

Perfect Find for Hair Lovers

This is one of the best unique gifts for women who love their hair and own a lot of hair tools and products. Not only does it help consolidate all of her hair tools, but it also can be set on a counter or hung on a towel rack to save space.

Unique Gifts for Women Who Love to Cook

If cooking’s her forte, why not try this cookbook? Paired with a bottle of wine, this book is a great gift filled with fun and tasty recipes. The best part about this present? You’ll get to sample all of the delicious treats.

Give Memories

Giving the gift of shared memories is a perfect gift for any woman. Perhaps it’s time to frame your mom’s favorite family photo or a picture of your girlfriend’s dog. It may seem simple, but a gift like this is often the most meaningful.

Before you check out, be sure to save even more with these coupons. Happy savings!

Scoring cheap movie tickets

I love going to the movies, but find myself often refraining because of expensive ticket prices. Still, I probably average between 2-3 movies per month, only seeing the films I refuse to wait until DVD release for. So, I was extremely excited to hear about MoviePass, a new way to gain access to cheap movie tickets. Building upon services like Netflix and Redbox, MoviePass offers a cheaper way to go to the movies.

How MoviePass Works

MoviePass is a monthly membership service that aims to make going to the movies much cheaper. Once signed up, a member simply goes to the theater of their choosing and checks in using their MoviePass app. (Currently the app is available for iPhone users and will be available, later on, for Android users). You can also opt for a re-loadable card. Then, simply select your movie and showtime and pick up your ticket inside the theater.

Cheap Movie Tickets

MoviePass monthly subscriptions average between $24.99 and $39.99. Prices range depending upon location. If you don’t go to the movies regularly, or average between 1-2 movies per month, MoviePass won’t save you money. If you go 3 or more times a month, this may be a great money saving tip for you. If you purchase the $24.99 package, and see five movies in one month at $8 per ticket, you’ll have saved $15.00 that month.

Theater Affiliation

MoviePass sounds great in theory, but I was wondering what theaters I’d actually be able to go to. Driving an extra ten miles out of my way to go to an affiliated theater isn’t worth saving under $20 a month for me. However, while MoviePass has affiliations with theaters nationwide, affiliation isn’t necessary. Since your subscription covers everything, you just pay with your MoviePass card or app, which is the equivalent of any other bank card or mobile bank app.

Limitations

There are a few limitations to this program, of course. Right now there is a waiting list for the service. Also, MoviePass only covers 2D movies and you can only see one movie per day. Also, you are locked into a yearly contract agreement (check out MoviePass FAQ’s for more info). Still, if you’re really into movies, this seems like the best way to score cheap movie tickets. Are you a member of MoviePass or do you have any great tips on purchasing cheap movie tickets? Share your thoughts below.

November is just around the corner, and with the heart of fall quickly approaching, Thanksgiving dinner is on everybody’s mind. Thoughts of cooking, football, and family can be heard in the distance. However, with each holiday comes a price, so this year, let LBC give you tips on not overspending. .

BYO Dish this Thanksgiving

One of the best ways to save money on Thanksgiving dinner is to not purchase everything yourself. If you’re having Thanksgiving dinner for different family members, have them each bring one item with them. Maybe your sister makes a killer apple pie or your cousin has a phenomenal stuffing recipe. This will not only save you money, but also add a great variety to your dinner. You’ll also save hours in the kitchen!

Go Out!       

If you’re spending Thanksgiving with a small group of people (think less than 5), you may actually save money by going out. There are a huge variety of restaurants who offer Thanksgiving dinner specials and buffets. Save yourself the headache of cooking a huge meal. You’ll also end up spending much less money.

Get Creative with Thanksgiving Dinner

Maybe you have a family full of vegetarians. Or, maybe your family loves Italian, Mexican, or Asian dishes. This year, save money by mixing up your Thanksgiving dinner and nixing the traditional route. Unless your family is crazy about turkey, why have it? Try something different this year. You’ll actually save money by not paying for the over-priced traditional Thanksgiving foods. Check out these great non-traditional recipes here.

Shop Smartly

If you’re set on having a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home and want to cook everything yourself, start shopping now. Spreading out the cost can help you budget your money better. You’ll also save money by catching early deals. Also, get organized with a Thanksgiving dinner list or calculator such as this one. Don’t waste money by cooking too many dishes this year.

Do you have any great tips on saving money on Thanksgiving dinner? Share your creative solutions and advice below.

You’ve designed your living room and kitchen.  You’ve spent all you can on kitchen appliances and living room furniture.  But wait! You’re not done yet.  There’s still the bedroom to think about.  It’s important, after all, you will spend about a third of your life in there (that is, if you’re getting an adequate amount of sleep).  Make it your very own with Oxford Creek.

Designing a look for your bedroom can be more than daunting.  What colors should you paint the walls?  Real wood or laminate flooring? There are so many choices out there.  Do you want it to look classic?  Modern?  Funky?  Shabby chic?  Styles change as rapidly as our tastes in media and are likewise influenced by the same.  Luckily, there is a look to fit just about every personality type.

Perhaps you like the modern style.  You fancy an un-filtered cigarette and a highball.  Think Don Draper minus the affair and the dubious identity. If so, you should check out these Oxford Creek platform beds with your choice of vinyl, fabric or faux-leather headboard.

Modern might not be your style.  In fact, you might prefer to actually read literature in front of a cozy fireplace (or space heater) rather than watching a TV series. Do you come down more on the steam punk style of fashion?  If so, you might enjoy one of the more classic looks, such as the Queen canopy or King poster bed.  They even sound regal.  Think Charles Dickens-the fancy side of town.  You even have an Oxford Creek black nickel night stand on which to set down your nightly snifter of Port.

Sears has a variety of styles to suit your needs and at prices that all of us, not just advertising executives and royalty can afford.

You can check out more great deals from Oxford Creek here.