Find the Best Deals and Boost Your Consumer Smarts

Welcome to ConsumerSavvyTips.org! Whether you just want to know where to find the best deals... or you're looking for information on how to avoid scams and keep your personal information safe... or you want to find the best credit card for you, you've come to the right place. We've got it all.

Let me start by introducing myself. My name is Jessica Hunter and people say I'm a real "deal guru," so I'll be sharing all of my savings secrets with you. If you want to find a deal, I know where to find it. If you want to know if a savings coupon exists, I know where to look. I'm literally your one-stop, go-to person for all of your savings advice.

You'll also meet Max Anderson here. He's really into keeping you guys updated on safe shopping practices and wants to make sure you don't get taken advantage of -- on or off the web.

Lydia Johnson rounds out the team with her success and motivational tips. She wants to make sure all of our friends enjoy as much success as possible and she's determined to motivate you to get you there.

So take a look around and share your thoughts and ideas with us. We're glad you came.

More and More People Are Being Diagnosed With Fatty Liver

When you think of diseases that could kill you, most people think about cancer or heart disease. Unfortunately, very few people consider how important the liver is and more and more people are being diagnosed with fatty liver, a condition that could potentially lead to life-threatening chronic liver disease and cirrhosis of the liver. Another thing people don't realize is that this condition is avoidable and may also be reversible. Here are some life-saving liver tips you need to know about...

Continue reading "Fatty Liver: The Serious Liver Disease No One Knows About" »

Posted by Lydia Johnson at 1:00 PM | Permalink

What You Need to Know About Lawn Care Services

No one wants to be the one on the block with the "bad lawn" which is why lawn care services are so profitable during the spring and summer months. Many homeowners are willing to pay an arm and a leg to keep their grass green and lush. The problem is, many lawn care services don't deliver what they promise. Here are some things you need to know.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 4:44 PM | Permalink

A Calm and Common-Sense Approach to Spider Bites

Spider bites can indeed be a scary thing. The problem is, they're quite misunderstood and oftentimes the fear they invoke is the worst of the damage they do. A recent spider bite (endured by my wife) put half our household in a panic. I'll tell you what I told her -- spider bites are not as bad as they're made out to be.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 1:55 PM | Permalink

My 3 Favorite Recipe Websites on the Web

Even the most seasoned cook runs out of ideas every now and then, which is what makes recipe websites such a lifesaver. The recipe websites of today, however, put yesterday's to shame. Forget about a few recipe ideas here and there. Today's sites allow you to organize your own online cookbook, share recipes with others and view and rate thousands of recipes from across the globe. Here are my three favorites.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 7:04 PM | Permalink

A Nintendo Wii Might Be In Your Immediate Future

You'd think everyone who wanted a Nintendo Wii would have one by now. I mean, it's been more than a year since the thing came out. However, to the despair of many, the production of the Nintendo Wii still can't keep up with the demand. If you're one of the many who has been suffering without a Wii to call your own, we've got some good news for you, but you have to act fast.

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 4:12 PM | Permalink

Why You Should Always Get a Bird Autopsy When Your Pet Bird Dies

The last thing you want to think about is your pet dying, but the fact of the matter is that eventually everyone must pass over the Rainbow Bridge at one time or another. When that happens to a pet bird, it's important that a bird autopsy be done. Why is I so important? This article explains.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 12:06 PM | Permalink

What You Should Know About Splenda Sweetener

Splenda - it's a household brand that we've all become familiar with. It's in diet soda, baked goods and even bottled water. Many think of it as the healthy alternative to sugar, but is Splenda really "healthy" or is it another sugar substitute nightmare waiting to happen? The debate is on...

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 8:33 PM | Permalink

Frizz Is Not An Unavoidable Evil of the Humid Summer Months

The summer months will be here before you know it and that means one thing to those of us who suffer from frizzy hair -- it's time to go on frizz patrol. Unless you've actually experienced the tragedy of your hair looking good one minute and then frizzing up, out and all over the next, you have no idea how horrific it can be. Well, I've tamed my frizz (and if I can do it, anyone can do it -- trust me). It's not cheap and it takes time, but you can tame the frizziest of hair using these products...

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Posted by Jessica Hunter at 12:50 PM | Permalink

The Exercise Equipment No Weight-Loss Home Should Be Without

When I'm discussing health and exercise with our readers I'm often asked which piece of exercise equipment is the best. Which is the one that can magically transform even the most out of shape bodies into something worthy of being seen on Baywatch (if it were still airing). The answer isn't cut and dry, but there is definitely one piece of exercise equipment no weight-conscious home should be without -- and you might be surprised what it is.

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Posted by Lydia Johnson at 8:47 PM | Permalink

What Disney Travelers Should Know About the Disney Dining Plan

If you're taking a trip to Disney this year you might be considering the Disney dining plan for your meal needs. In fact, most people I talk to don't know if it's a good idea or not. Well, my in-laws surprised us (me, my wife and the kids) with a trip to Disney World last week and I have some things to say about meals at Disney.

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Posted by Max Anderson at 3:52 PM | Permalink