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Wednesday Tip: How to Cash Out on Unwanted Gift Cards

by Laura on February 10, 2010 · Comments

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s tip day here at Sweet Finds. Read on for this week’s tip …

Around this time of year, reality starts setting in: You’re never going to use that gift card that Aunt Edna gave you over the holidays.

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6 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Guy

by Laura on February 9, 2010 · Comments

in Foodies, Him, Readers and writers, Valentine's Day

Let’s be honest. Valentine’s Day is really a holiday for the ladies. As at least three men have commented on Facebook and Twitter over the last few days, guys don’t want Valentine’s Day presents. They want you.

I haven’t seen any guy turning down a Valentine’s Day present, and honestly, if he’s giving you one, your guy probably expects one in return. So, without further ado, here are 6 gifts for you to give your favorite guy this Valentine’s Day:

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8 Valentine’s Gifts for Her

February 8, 2010

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A Coffee Mug for the Compulsive Listmaker

February 6, 2010

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Wednesday Tip: How to Find Discount Codes and Coupons Online

February 3, 2010

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Shopping online has its perks. The possibility of no sales tax. Online reviews. Options galore. Lower prices.
And [...]

9 Great Valentine’s Day Cards

February 2, 2010

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Technical Difficulties and the Help Haiti Blog Challenge

February 2, 2010

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The Secret to Top-of-the-Line Steals: Rue La La

January 27, 2010

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A Gift Good Enough for Wine Snobs

January 26, 2010

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The Perfect Super Bowl Treat: Themed Beer Cupcakes

January 25, 2010

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How ’bout some special Super Bowl XLIV cupcakes? And no, [...]

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