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Savings Experiment: Bargain Gifts that Look Great
On this week's Savings Experiment, we test whether you can head to the dollar stores to buy gifts and come away with items that make you look like a lavish gift-giver. 
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Get the Real Deal
Buying cheap fast food, wearing inexpensive makeup, making your own soda at home. Are these money-saving options all they're cracked up to be? We're running 10 experiments to see what things really cost, and where the real value is. Watch a new video each week, and get some extra cost-saving advice on the side.
Find Cheap Gas
Fill 'Er Up Wisely
Map which stations near you have the lowest -- and highest -- gas prices.
Web Coupon Codes
Tricks and Trip-Ups
Promotional codes bring great online shopping deals, but watch out for scams and headaches.
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Save on Heat at Night
we find out the best ways to save on heat at night in the winter, besides bundling up in bed! Watch Now
$20 Holiday Dinner Challenge
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The Impossible Find
What do you do if you must absolutely have that impossible-to-find item, like this year's hot-selling Zhu Zhu Pets? We explore your cheapest options! Watch Now
Holiday Shipping
What's the fastest, cheapest and most flexible way to send your treasured packages? Find out on this Savings Experiment. Watch Now
Clip and Save
How much can you actually save using coupons? We put our expert to the test and get a full cartload at Walgreens for under $10 thanks to good strategy. Watch Now
Cleanup Time
Do eco-friendly paper towels leave you with goo on your hands or with extra dollars in your pocket? Find out which paper towel we put to the test did the best job for the best price. Watch Now
Chop, Chop
When you see super slicers and dicers advertised on TV -- they will save you time and money!!! -- do you jump on the phone to order? Before you do, you may want to tune into our experiment, to see if a gizmo is really better than just a regular old knife.Watch Now
Tidy Up the Savings
A few homemade cleaning products prove good for the bank account and the environment. ShelterPop blogger Laura Fenton reveals which cleaners are worth the effort, and which fall short. Watch Now
Mobile Options
The monthly cell phone bill takes a bite out of any household budget. Can you pare it down by switching from a long-term contract to a pay-as-you-go plan? Watch Now
Saving Face
The cost of makeup ranges widely. But does pricier make you prettier? We'll pit a low-cost look against an expensive one -- and take the judging to the streets. Watch Now
Shoestring Menu
Can even the most discerning dinner guest tell when a meal is cooked with store-brand ingredients? Find out which foods can save you dough, and on which are worth splurging for the name brand. Watch Now
Dishes, Dishes Everywhere
It's woman vs. machine as we calculate how much water it takes to do dishes by hand and how much a dishwasher throws down. Watch Now
Going Unplugged
You've heard you can drop your electric bill payment by unplugging your TV, computer, lamps and other electrical devices when you're not at home. How much can you save, and is it worth the effort? Watch Now
The $100 Party Outfit
You've got $100 to spend on a new dress for an event happening tonight. Can you get a truly hot look at a discount store like Target? How far can the same amount go at a big-name department store? Watch Now
Making Your Own Soda
Kits let you make soda at home. But there's an investment, and you have to buy CO2 refills. How much can you save? Watch Now
