Looking for budget gifts?  If you own an iPhone, check out the NearbyNow Holiday Gift Guide, featuring inexpensive gift ideas from All You.  Whether you’re shopping for your sweetie, kids or pets or searching for bargain-priced stocking stuffers, you’ll find the perfect present on your phone. See something you like? Simply tap the “Find Nearby” button to locate a store near you, or “Find Online” if you prefer to shop on the Web. The app is free; download it from iTunes and get ready to save!

Posted by Susan Spencer, Executive Editor

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Have you always wondered whether it’s a good idea to buy a membership to a discount club store? Good news: BJ’s Wholesale Club is offering a 60-day trial membership—for free! No surcharges, no strings. Simply activate your membership before Dec. 31, and get all the member benefits for free, just in time for the holidays. Click here, print out the coupon and bring it to your local BJ’s, then shop all you like.

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Posted by Beth Lipton, Food Editor

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Confused by a computer glitch? Interested in setting up a Facebook profile to connect with your kids?  Need to back up your files—but don’t know how? The next time you encounter one of these situations—or hundreds of other technology questions—consider calling the FloH Club.

All You just met with Florence Henderson (America’s favorite TV mom, Carol Brady!) to talk about her new telephone-based technical support service for people who want affordably-priced, patient step-by-step help with their computers—without burying themselves in manuals or waiting lines. Visit flohclub.com to sign up for a one-time ($49.99), monthly ($24.99) or annual service ($249.99) for yourself or as a gift. Plus, whether or not you become a member, we recommend signing up for their free e-newsletter, which will arrive in your inbox chock full of helpful technology how-tos and tips.

Posted by Melissa Fiorenza and Emily Turnier, Associate Editors

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I’m hooked on mint.com, an online money management and budget-planning site that categorizes and graphs all your finances automatically each day. Now I can see how much money I spend on food (yikes!), entertainment, shopping and much more. For me the best feature is seeing what percentage of my paychecks goes where -it even breaks down the places where I spend the most (I must lay off the Mexican food!).

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Sick of paying high cable bills? Did you know that you don’t have to pay for network television (plus many other channels) anymore? All you need is the right digital antenna for your home’s location. Learn what channels you can receive (20 or more is common) and which antenna you need at antennaweb.org. Or learn how to build your own – one of our readers already did! Find out how simple it is say goodbye to pay TV at the Real Value blog.

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Posted by Gillian Aldrich, Features Editor

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Being such a big movie fan, I’ve found Netflix a great low-cost service. Some weekends I find myself watching a little more television then I like to admit, especially when I don’t have any Netflix DVDs left to view. That’s why I’m obsessed with the Roku (Roku.com; $99). Using the device you can watch more than 12,000 Netflix movies and TV shows instantly (unlimited with your subscription!), or you can purchase over 40,000 movies, plus more

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Download the free trial version of Live Happy, an iPhone application that offers feel-good tips based on research conducted by Sonja Lyubomirksy, a psychologist and the author of The How of Happiness. The app prompts you to do mood-boosting activities, such as typing out your thoughts about a recent happy memory or e-mailing a thank-you note to friend. You can also set and keep track of your happiness goals, record acts of kindness in a journal and take surveys to assess your happiness level and personality traits. The free version lets you complete up to 40 different activities; after that, upgrade to the full version for $6.99 to do more entries and to ask Lyubomirksy questions.

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Posted by Emily Hendricks-Turnier, Associate Editor

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If you’re like me, you probably snapped a bunch of pictures this Fourth of July weekend. Don’t wait to get them printed—buy up to 50 4″ x 6″ mail-order prints for only a penny each at snapfish.com. Just upload your digital photos to the site and use coupon code PENNY at checkout (if you want more than 50 photos, you’ll pay regular price—9 cents—for each additional print). Hurry—this offer expires July 10!

Posted by Emily Hendricks-Turnier, Associate Editor 

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Have you ever wanted to leave a voicemail for someone, rather than interrupting them with a phone call or having a long (or awkward) conversation? Now you can with slydial. To use the service, call 267-SLYDIAL (267-759-3425) and follow the instructions. You’ll enter the person’s cell phone number and be connected directly to their voicemail. You’ll have to listen to a short advertisement while you wait to be connected (to avoid listening to the ads you can register for slydial’s premium service

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Have you been pining for an iPhone but always thought they were too expensive? You’re in luck: Apple recently announced that they’re lowering the price of the iPhone 3G to $99. Go to http://www.apple.com/iphone/buy/ to learn how to purchase one. One caveat: Apple is releasing a newer, faster iPhone called 3GS on June 19 (it will cost $199-$299), so if you care about having the latest technology, don’t buy the $99 phone. Wait until the 3GS comes out in a few weeks and get that version. Compare the two models at http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones.

BONUS: Searching for the cheapest gas and latest deals? Check out 10 FREE iPhone apps to make your life easier!

Posted by Emily Hendricks-Turnier, Associate Relationships Editor

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