"Rehashing is a fashionable way for you to trade your clothing, accessories, and books with others online. You can join groups, socialize, and get fashion, book, and green living tips."

At rehashclothes.com you can swap your gently used or unused new clothes, books and accessories with others- all online. It is completely free to join and the site does not charge fees for swaps made. This just might be a great way to save money Christmas shopping this year, as well as helping our environment by re-using instead of tossing!

After you sign up, you will be able to list clothing, books or jewelry you would like to trade. Then you can check out all the items others have listed, and if you see something you like you can make a trade offer. Once a trade has been agreed upon, you and the other party will determine shipping fees and how to actually complete the trade. They also have a system in place that will help you determine which members have good standings with previous trades, to help you decide which members to make swaps with and which to be cautious with.

So if you are trying to save money this Christmas, head on over and check it out!

And if you are a member of rehashclothes.com already, or have used it in the past, we would love to hear your thoughts about the site and your experiences using it!

If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your house, chances are most of your money is going towards turkey and other menu items. So what to do with the table that needs decorating when the money is low? Here are some easy fast and best of all, cheap holiday centerpiece ideas to check out!

From Good Housekeeping: several mini white pumpkins on a tray!

Gather up all your glass vases and containers, place candles inside and layer in hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans.

From Martha Stewart: Pear Place Cards. A twist from me~ instead of place cards, place pears on a pretty tray (or by themselves) in a long row down the middle of the table and on each card write down one thing you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

From RealSimple: Place pinecones in different sized glass bowls and vases- wrap ribbons around the containers if you want to add an additional touch.

Fill a large glass vase or pitcher with candy, nuts or fruit for a fast pretty centerpiece. For Thanksgiving, try candy in fall colors, like mini Reese's Pieces or M&M's. This will work great as a Christmas decoration when filled with Hershey's Kisses or Red and Green M&M's!

When guests are on the way and you have empty space to fill on the table, try this idea from RealSimple!

Homemade bath salts and oils are easy to make and fun to give as Christmas gifts. Just pick out some pretty bottles and jars to use, print out some labels, attach ribbons and you will have some very lovely presents to hand out this year!

Make your own Lavender Bath Salts

Combine 1 Tbs. dried lavender (or use lavender tea flakes) into 2 cups Epsom Salts. Mix gently and store in a a pretty jar with a lid. You can also add a cute scoop or spoon in the jar. Lavender is a wonderful stress-reliever and it also has anti-inflammatory properties which help soothe muscle aches and sinus pressure. Pour a scoop into a warm bath, soak and relax!

Make Your Own Peppermint Bath Salts


Combine 2 handfuls of fresh mint or 1 Tbs. loose mint tea with 2 cups Epsom Salts. Mix until the leaves release their fragrant oils. Pour a scoop under running bath water and enjoy. The peppermint fragrance is great for revitalizing your mind and also can help ease tension headaches.


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A cruise is a great vacation value, because of its all inclusive nature. Your ticket on board includes your trip, your meals and your entertainment. There are still more ways to save money on a cruise. 

1. Buy a Combination Ticket

The first way to save money on a cruise is to book well in advance a combination cruise and airfare ticket. By booking the airfare with the cruise, you eliminate the need for transportation on shore as the cruise line will pick you up at the airport and deliver you to the ship eliminating the need to pay a taxi or shuttle service. Make sure to fly in on the same day as the cruise leaves and eliminate the need for a hotel.

2. Buy Shore Excursions In Port

The second way to save money on a cruise is to plan your shore excursions in advance, but book them at port. Know what you want to do in port, but do not purchase the tickets. Most shore excursions do not fill up. The shore excursion companies will offer deep discounts at port to fill the empty seats.

3. Eat On Board The Ship 

The third way to save money on a cruise is to eat on board the ship. Your cruise ticket includes all the food you want during most hours of the day and night for free. Take advantage of this and eat a hearty breakfast before leaving the ship in the morning. Then there will be no need to eat on shore. When returning to the ship, eat a hearty supper.

4. Pack a Medical Supply Bag

The fourth way to save money on a cruise is to pack a medical supply bag. Make sure and pack all the prescription medicines that you will need, but also pack the incidentals that you will need. A bottle of aspirin that may cost $2 at the local drug store often costs more than $10 on board.

5. Eat at the All You Can Eat Buffet

The fifth way to save money on board a cruise ship is to take advantage of the all you can eat buffet on special occasion nights. If you do not already own special occasion clothing, then on the formal nights choose to eat at the buffet. This way, you do not have the need to buy special occasion clothing that you may never wear again.

6. Look for Bargains

The sixth way to save money on the ship is to take advantage of shopping bargains. Most ships offer souvenirs for sale at bargain prices at certain times of the day. We all feel led to buy these souvenirs, but by watching when you buy them, you can often buy them at deeply discounted rates.

7. Take Advantage of Free Activities

The seventh way to save money is to take advantage of the free classes and activities. Cruise ships love for you to spend money in the casinos and card games. Look instead for free activities that they offer. Most cruise ships offer free dance lessons, free towel folding lessons and free cooking classes. Look daily at the newspaper provided on board and plan your day to take advantage of these free activities.

8. Use the Internet On Shore

The eighth way to save money is to use the internet on shore. Internet rates on board the cruise ships are exurbanite. Instead, find out when on shore where the nearest internet café is. Many public libraries offer internet access for free.

9. Use Cell Phones On Shore

Likewise, the ninth way to save money is to use cell phones only when in port. Call your provider ahead of time and see what plan they offer that will cover the area where you will be traveling. Switch to the recommended plan and make the necessary phone calls when in port.

Special thanks to guest writer Emily Willis who wrote this article and is a frequent writer on financial topics and Buy.com weekly deals.

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Celebrate fall's arrival with a hearty low-fat low-cost vegetarian Chili recipe. Make this chili a day or two before you plan to serve it as the flavors will truly come out and taste delicious! Put cooked chili in covered container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat and top with rice. Make a double batch and put some chili in the freezer for easy fast meals later.


What You'll Need:

1 15-1/2-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-ounce can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 14-1/2-ounce can low-sodium tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup water
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash ground red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups hot cooked rice

To Make:

In a large saucepan combine kidney beans, great northern beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, green pepper, onion, chili powder, sugar, basil, cumin, salt, ground red pepper, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Top each serving of chili with 1/2 cup hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare chili. Transfer to refrigerator container; cover and chill up to 2 days. Reheat and top with rice.

Recipe: Better Homes and Gardens