Nail your Christmas shopping from your couch 02 Dec 2009 by Greg Ellis in Tips & Resources Blog

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I'm not talking about watching late night infomercials - and ordering 50 of those food processors Mr. T is promoting these days - one for everyone on your Christmas shopping list.

It's not a bad idea though the more I think about it. Mr T is persuasive no matter what he's doing. If you don't buy one he'll break your head (or 'haid' - as he says).

Anyway, here's the rub...

My Christmas shopping is done. It took 90 minutes and I never left home.

For years I've been talking it up and saying I'd roll my Christmas shopping online and do it in early December. This year, I've done it.

In a frenzy of anal retentive behaviour in late November, I researched and looked for websites. I wanted some specific sites plus some catch all ones where I could buy a few things.

Here they are...

http://www.zazz.com.au/ -Every day these guys have a different offer and you have to pounce on it if you like it. From remote control ... Read More »

Catie Cash finds a full body massage for only 20 dollars 01 Dec 2009 by The First Catie Cash in Tight Arts Blog

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AHHHH... sometimes it pays to be manipulated by others.

Introducing the minimal money massage!

I've found a way to get a 60 minute remedial massage for just $20. Try and negotiate that price with your local day spa! Students from the Q Academy here on the Gold Coast are hungry for bodies so they can practise their newly acquired craft. You can be the recipient of a massage administered by a student whose fingertips are fresh and ready to go.

Of course, I had to put myself on the table and be the guinea pig just to ensure that this deal was legit and worth the $20. It was hard work but someone had to be dealt the 60 minutes of bliss from Q Academy super-therapist Lauren.

Watch me at work... such a stressful position I have! And oh…for those of... Read More »

We reveal the Best Australian Christmas shopping online 19 Nov 2009 by The First Catie Cash in Tips & Resources Blog

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The best Australian Christmas shopping sites online...

WHERE TO SHOP FOR ONLINE CHRISTMAS GIFTS...

Jingle my bells! Choices. Choices. If there were ever a time to be confused about what to buy, where to buy and who to buy for, it’s Christmas time.

Rule of thumb? Keep it stress free. Keep it simple. Keep it ALL online.

There are some amazing sites out there but I’ll recommend only the ones I’ve used.

Santa's almost here so let's get started...

If money was never an issue, I would buy EVERY Christmas gift from Wishlist.com.au. Their service has never failed me. They offer unique Christmas gifts all wrapped perfectly... .beautifully presented little gift boxes with gorgeous bows and themed cards to match... simply stunning Christmas gifts that are truly a joy to give... especially if you want to be in the good books with your girlfriend!

Here’s their website – www.wishlist.com.au

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How to Score A Free Movie Ticket from Hoyts 13 Nov 2009 by The First Catie Cash in Tight Arts Blog

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Have you heard about the Hoyts 100 years special?

OOoooooo... Sometimes, it takes a Diva to sniff out the hot, hidden freebies lying around on the internet.

If you're a movie buff, but find your finances can't stretch far enough to even buy jaffas to roll down the aisle, you'll be pleased to know that AT LEAST on your birthday you can treat yourself to a movie ticket FOR FREEEEEE...

Introducing the Hoyts 100 years special! Hoyts are turning 100 years old and to celebrate they want to give YOU a birthday present.

Check this out...

Catch? None! They're a little older... so maybe a little wiser and realise that movie buffs like you who have spent heaps of cash on Hoyts cinema tickets in the past deserve to be treated.

Lap it up and register now!

http://celebrate.hoyts.com.au/

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Tight Arts Tip #104 Save $100's off your mobile phone plan 09 Nov 2009 by Greg Ellis in Tight Arts Blog

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Our simplest Tight Arts tip yet. This time, the weapon of choice for our Master Tight Artist is arousing a friend's curiosity. He's worked out a way to stay on a cheap $10 monthly mobile phone plan but still talk to his friends as many times as he likes. It's a simple idea that saves $100's. You may not be able to get away with it all the time, but if you do as the Master does (even just three times a day), you'll save hundreds...