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With an average iPhone costing over $500, the price of electronics can be steep—especially when you consider that most of us own more than one device. Many of us have been sucked into contracts that promise a “free” phone in return for terrible service and limited options. (Been there, done that, no thanks!)

My solution to save money on phones: Buy Used!

Gazelle has you covered with ‘like new’ devices at an affordable price that are all put through an industry-leading 30-point inspection to make sure that features are fully functional and offers you the peace of mind of a 30-day risk-free return period, all with no contracts or strings attached.

Gazelle offers iPhones, cellphones, tablets, and iPads, with options available for Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T customers. Currently, they’re having a sale on many great models like these:

Certified pre-owned Samsung devices

Certified pre-owned iPhones

The next time you need to replace a broken phone or upgrade to a new one, consider Gazelle.

Do you enjoy being creative? If so, check out these 8 FREE eGuides from Craftsy! Normally, they cost $4.99 each, so you can save almost $40.00 if you download the entire collection now. Topics include great tips for both indoor and outdoor activities to inspire your artistic side.

Photography: eGuide: Understanding Exposure for Better Photos Now: Beginner Photography Tutorials

Cake Decorating: eGuide: Not-So-Basic Buttercream Decorating Ideas

Food & Cooking: eGuide: Delicious Doughnut Recipes You Can Make at Home

Paper Crafts: eGuide: 6+ Stash-Busting Paper Craft Projects

Drawing: eGuide: Drawing the Human Face: A Primer

Painting: eGuide: Beginner’s Guide to the World of Watercolor

Gardening: eGuide: Success With Container Gardening

Woodworking: eGuide: Woodturning Basics for Beginners

The weather may be cold and snowy outside, but it’s never too early to plan for spring (provided you can start indoors). Lowe’s has a bunch of cheap plants in their clearance section—$0.25 petunias, begonias, dianthus, salvia, and snap dragons. Also, lilies were $1.00.

My sister shared this deal with me and I was amazed that she only paid $3.18 for 9 plants! Because we live in different states, I checked my own Lowe’s to make sure it wasn’t regional. While there was a slight difference, the prices were almost identical.

This is a HUGE savings over normal prices and worth stocking up.

Are you into gardening? 

On 1/21, I mentioned The Ultimate DIY Bundle—a COMPLETE Do-it-Yourself library consisting of 76 eBooks and eCourses that help you learn or enhance your creativity and discover your Pinterest-worthy talent!

Since then, I’ve had a few questions about the Bundle, mainly what it contains, if I’ve actually read it, and is it worth the money. I want to touch on that and more.

The Ultimate DIY Bundle includes info on these topics:

* Home Décor

* Photography

* Scrapbooking

* Writing

* Sewing

* The Business of DIY

* Crafts

* Holidays & Seasonal

* Home & Garden

Not only did I read it, I loved it! I’ve spent most of this week peeking through the collection, and I must say, it’s incredible. There is such a wealth of information that it will probably take me a month or more to finish everything. So far, I’m completely in love with DIY Organic Beauty Recipes, Easy DIY Crafts for Every Season, and Cake Decorating with Modeling Chocolate. I’m just beginning with DIY, but anyone who’s skilled will also love Act on Your Craft: How to Sell at Craft Shows & Farmer’s Markets. (If I ever become good at crafts, I would love to try marketing them!)

As for cost, I can honestly say it’s worth it. A single hardcover book often costs $19.99, so for less than the price of 2 books, I now have over 76 eBooks and eCourses that have tons of useful knowledge that helps and inspires me!

The sale price, which is 97% off the total retail price, expires tonight at 11:59 PM, so if you’ve been on the fence, now is the time to order the Ultimate DIY Bundle.