Pete & Jay's Tip O Da "Day"

Don't bring a fog machine to your office Halloween party.

If you get an email noting that your purchased itinerary has changed, look carefully at *all* the flight times and not just the flights the airline says it changed (designated in bold by Delta, for example). Also, call them if you find the changes unsatisfactory. This is preferential to trip regret when you discover late in the game your itinerary is hours longer than your originally purchased one.

Mint Chocolate Chip Hersey's and Strawberries S'more: Overload S'more:  Extra large marshmallow with York, Reese's in between chocolate and cinnamon graham crackers. Mega Chocolate Peanut butter S'more: Chocolate Graham crackers, with peanut butter, Nutella, Reese's Peanut butter Cup & Reese's Chips

For those trying to save money by buying your Allegiant Air Ticket at the airport ticket counter, it is always tricky to find out when the ticket counter will be open. Here is a photo of their Lexington, KY ticket counter hours for the rest of June 2013. For more tips on saving money on Allegiant be sure to check out our Allegiant Air Tip of the Day .

Make a little reminder to yourself to not shop frivolously but setting your online shopping password to a phrase or keyword that reminds you to watch your spending. Examples (but please make your own): DoIReallyNeedThis WhatWouldDaveRamseySay NoMoreAngryBirdsExpansionPacks

If you needs just 23 more cents to get free shipping then you need a " filler item". There are lots of filler item finder sites out there, including the cleverly named http://www.filleritemfinder.com Thanks Linda

How to make a valentine's breakfast in a hurry. #valenvine #howtohurry vine.co/v/brKlm1bVzLP — Steve Thorson (@sthorson) February 14, 2013

It’s not so much the words, but how they are used. For example: Aussie = American Collection = Pick-up whilst = while give way = yield pram = stroller buggy = golf cart give it a go (givadago) hire = rent dummy = pacifier  motorway = highway booking = reservation take away = to go voucher  mind = watch essential = required capsicum = bell pepper lemonade = lemon flavored soda ring = call lift = elevator no worries = no problem biscuit = cookie

Want to try out that new Facebook app? Sure you do! Afraid of what it is going to post on your wall? Sure you are! So next time you don't want to risk it, just set the app's post to only by seen by yourself by selecting "Only Me" in the app authorization dialog:

So you have shards of glass all over the floor. After a good sweeping drop some slices of bread on the floor and use them to collect the glass crumbs. As to what to do with the bread crumbs after that, I have no idea. -Thanks Liz

Put on necklaces on AFTER drying your hair. The metal gets really hot! -Amanda

Running up against your monthly usage limit on your iPhone? Even if you are not touching your iPhone there are things happening in the background including checking email and other things over the internet even if you don't have a Wi-fi connection. You can easily turn off the cellular data (3G) connection. 1: Go to Settings app 2: Tap on "General", then "Network" 3: Which "Cellular Data" to "Off"

For decades it has been know that to keep your microwave clean when heating up soup, fondue, or magma to cover the container with something like a napkin or paper towl. Well napkins droop and create a gross soupy mess. So to keep the napkin mess from replacing the microwave mess, use an upside down coffee filter. If you are short on coffee filters, I have a few spares I could lend you: - Thanks Mike

For some reason driving your car feels free, and just going to gas stations that is expensive. This nifty and surprisingly accurate tool will let you know what is the Distance & Cost To Drive . All of a sudden air travel & public transportation sound cheaper.

This is one of those tips I thought I posted log ago, but instead long ago I procrastinated. Making large purchases can be pretty daunting, especially once you realize everything is negotiable. I feel like it is Me vs. Trained Sales Agent. I found this great collection of theories about persuasion and now I feel like it is a little more of an even battle. Watch out, cause advertising uses lots of these same techniques. For more interesting reading on the topic see Lessons learned from Buying a Rug in Turkey

Are you one of those people that stay in on Valentine's Day to avoid the crowds? Well, why not go out with your sweetie for breakfast or lunch? You may have the place to yourselves. That is what Peter and I discovered when we went out for breakfast. Try it, you might just start a yearly tradition!

You see a sale sign under an item at the grocery store. You assume the item is on sale. But Pete & Jay's Tip O Da Day says you better double check that advertised sale by raising the sale tag to see the regular price of the item. Be a smart shopper!

Nothing says “welcome” like a pineapple.

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