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4 cheap thrills to score: when good times come at a steep price, it sucks the fun out of it. But you can have a blast without dropping a dime.(Brief article)

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4 cheap 
Thrills 
to Score 
 
INSTEAD OF ...    TRY ... 
 
WHIPPING OUT      Trading clothes with a friend who's your size. Before 
YOUR PLASTIC      going out, have her bring over a few cute outfits for 
AT THE MALL       you to demo, and then let her raid your closet. 
                  You'll still get that new-stuff buzz. 
CATCHING          Hosting a movie night at your pad. When you factor in 
A FLICK           tickets, snacks, and soda, going to a theater is 
                  pricey. So rent a DVD, invite pals, make popcorn, and 
                  sprawl out on your comfy ...
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