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• How to Go Window Shopping

  Instructions Step 1: Invite someone to window shop with you. Window shopping is much more fun if you have a companion with you. Set an agreeable date and get ready for some good gossip while window shopping. Step 2: Pick a location for your window shopping. Malls are usually a good place to start. They have department stores that have everything including furniture and clothing.... more.

• How to Create a Permanent Shopping List

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Computer using Microsoft Word Printer How to Create a Permanent Shopping List Step 1: Open Microsoft Word and open a new document. Create a table by clicking on the “Insert Table” icon on the toolbar. A small table will appear that is 4 sections wide and 5 sections deep. As you scroll over it, the sections will change to blue.... more.

• Making Rugs Out of Plastic Shopping Bags

  Instructions Collecting the Materials Step 1: Choose a piece of cardboard that is a little bit bigger than you'd like your plastic shopping bag rug to be. This will form the base of the loom on which you will weave the rug. Find some very thick, sturdy ribbon at a craft store. Then, collect plastic grocery bags. Some stores offer them in various colors, which can add interest to your... more.

• How to Enforce No Trespassing in Shopping Centers

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Signage materials State trespassing statute Well informed mall management and security personnel Notify the Public Step 1: Post signs throughout the shopping center and parking lots alerting patrons that your private property is held open to the public only for the purpose of commerce and other activities approved by the management. Some... more.

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  How Does Shopping at Warehouses Save Money?

  Instructions Food and Nonperishables Step 1: Warehouses such as Costco, B.J.'s and Sam's Club sell food and nonperishable items at a discount. The catch is that you must buy the items in bulk. This may not save you money the first few times you go shopping, but it will save you money over the course of the year. For example, Costco sells a 30 pack of Bounty paper towels for $55.89.... more.

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  Making a Grocery Shopping Freezer List

  My name is Leslie Moselle, and I'm from Tampa Florida, and on behalf of Expert Village this is how to shop for groceries on a budget. Freezer food list, making a freezer food list for your refrigerator is a great way to keep track of the food items that you have in your freezer. As you can see here, we have listed the types of food, the dates they were purchased, and the expiration, or the... more.

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  How to Be Frugal When Shopping for a Large Family

  Instructions Step 1: Decide where to cut back. Everyone loves a good pot roast dinner or a steak on the grill, but when times are tough and the wallet is tight, these may not be the most feasible meal choices. Instead, opt for cheaper packages of hamburger (there are a million uses for this) and hot dogs. While these may not be the tastiest choices, they will still fill the bellies... more.

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  What Is the Largest Shopping Mall in the World?

  Instructions History Step 1: The interesting thing about Golden Resources is that up until July, it ranked as the second largest mall in the world. The South China Mall in Dongguan, China, held that title from 2005, when it opened, until it closed this year. The 7-million-square-foot South China Mall, with enough space for 1,500 stores, never got the retailers or the customers it needed... more.

• How to Earn Money Shopping at Goodwill

  Instructions Step 1: Understand that you are about to start a business with risks involved. Step 2: Write a business plan. The plan should include an executive summary, a market analysis, the company description, organization and management, marketing and sales management, service or product line, fund request, and financials. Go to a friend or relative, someone business savvy for... more.

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  How to Broker The Best Deal When Car Shopping

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Invoice price on selected car Prepared trade-in (if applicable) Assertiveness Step 1: If you have a trade-in vehicle, know the Blue Book value of your car before visiting a dealership. You will want to make sure your car in the best condition possible before having a dealership give you a trade-in estimate. At a minimum, you will want to... more.

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  How to Avoid Harmful Ingredients When Shopping

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Good pair of glasses Extra time to read each "ingredient" label Some nutritional awareness Desire to eat only foods that we were designed to eat Magnifying glass to read the fine print Becoming a Savvy Label Reader Step 1: Avoid sulfites, which are used as a preservative, because they induce asthma. Dangerous sulfites include sulfur... more.

• How to Shop Tax Free Online

  Instructions Step 1: Shop at online stores that don't have retail locations in your state. There are various laws regarding when a company is required to charge you tax and when they are not. For the most part, whenever you buy online from a company that also has a retail location in your state, such as Wal-Mart or Gap, you will be charged tax. Step 2: Find a store that doesn't have... more.

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  How to Shop in Indianapolis

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Shopping money Step 1: In the heart of downtown's Wholesale District, Circle Centre mall is a shopper's delight. Stores include Nordstrom, Coach, Lucky Brand Jeans, PacSun, Victoria's Secret, Gap, Express, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works and The Disney Store, to name a few. Step 2: For artsy boutique shopping downtown, stroll... more.

• How to Buy a Music Video From the iTunes Store

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Internet access Apple iTunes 7 Computer iTunes account Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer. Step 2: Click the button marked "Go to Store." Then click "Music Videos." Step 3: Browse videos by genre or search for a particular artist or song using the "Search iTunes Store" box. The store also features "Hot Music Videos" and "Staff... more.

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  How to Purchase Items From Xbox Live Marketplace

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: Xbox 360 console Xbox 360 controller Television High speed internet access Xbox live membership Credit/debit card How to Purchase Items from Xbox Live Marketplace Step 1: Turn on the console and sign in to your profile. You will need to boot up your Xbox 360 console and sign into your profile to start shopping on the Xbox Live... more.

• How to Have Fun on a Computer

  Instructions Step 1: Play games online at shockwave.com or other gaming sites. Play every kind of game from board games to word games. Choose the fun you want and play on your computer for hours. Step 2: Join a fun community such as myspace.com. Upload your profile, chat with old or new friends, share pictures and more on your computer. Step 3: Shop the web. When you tire of... more.

• How to Shop Like Keanu Reeves

  Instructions Step 1: Be bold enough to go shopping dressed and looking exactly how you want, as Keanu Reeves has done on many occasions when he was sporting a thick beard and wearing clothes that looked like they hadn't been washed since the days of Reeves' "Excellent Adventures" days, earning Reeves some extra buzz about his personal life. Step 2: Mix it up by stepping out in style... more.

• How to Order From Wal-Mart Online

  Instructions Step 1: Send your browser to the Wal-Mart website (see Resources below). Step 2: Navigate to the category of your choice to browse available items. Or use their search engine to find exactly what you are looking for. Step 3: Click the button to add items to your shopping cart. Step 4: Finish shopping, then click the "Cart" link at the top of the page to check... more.

• How to Shop Online to Avoid Sales Tax

  Instructions Step 1: Look for a company that has no physical address in the state where you live. You will avoid paying sales tax when shopping online only if your purchases qualify as "out of state." You may be able to find the physical address of a store by visiting their website or by checking the shipping page. Step 2: Shop at resale places such as eBay or Half.com (see Resources... more.

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  How to Outlet Shop in New Jersey

  Instructions Things You’ll Need: A few free weekends A sense of adventure Spending money for shopping, dining and (optional) lodging Step 1: Starting at the southern end of New Jersey, you can find fantastic outlet stores at The Walk, a strand of over 50 shops in Atlantic City. This shopping bonanza is relatively new since it has only been around for roughly five years.... more.