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How to Stream Presidential Debate for FREE Tonight!

Looking for a new streaming service? Sling has packages for every budget!

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Looking for a way to watch the presidential debate tonight? Not only does Sling Freestream allow you to access more than 500 live TV channels plus over 40,000 on-demand shows and movies for Free, but you can also watch the debate!

All you need to do is enter your email, password, and zip code. That’s it! No credit card or payment needed! Once you are signed in, just click “Start Streaming” and look for the Presidential Debate banners in your account.

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There are Sling TV channels for just about every genre, including news, true crime, reality TV, and comedy. There’s even Nick Jr. for your littles! Note that this free service does include ads, but we think that’s a small price to pay for all you get.

Plus, if you want access to even more channels and movies, live sports, and additional streaming options without ads, you can sign up for a paid Sling TV account. You’ll score 50% off your first month – packages start at only $20 (regularly $40) – no promo code needed!

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What is Sling TV?

If you’re unfamiliar with Sling, it is the first app-based TV service that gives you the flexibility to stream live television and on-demand content. It’s super convenient to start using right away as their app is supported by the most popular brands of smart TVs and streaming devices including Fire TV, iOS or Android devices, ROKU, Chromecast, XBOX, and more.

Even better, each paid Sling TV package includes 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage, so you never have to worry about missing your favorite live TV shows. If that’s not enough, you can always update to DVR Plus and get 200 hours for just $5 extra per month!

You can also easily purchase extra channels and premium add-ons to fully customize your monthly Sling TV subscription to meet your family’s ever-changing entertainment needs. Plus, a couple of their packages allow you to stream on multiple devices at the same time.

Let’s take a closer look at the packages Sling offers…

Sling TV Orange Subscription
Only $20 for the first month (regularly $40)!

With the Orange Package, you’ll receive 31 channels geared toward college football and family content. This includes the Disney Channel and 3 ESPN Channels, 50 hours of DVR cloud storage, and streaming on one device.

Sling TV Blue Subscription
Only $20 for the first month (regularly $40)!

With the Blue Package, you’ll get 42 channels geared toward pro football and news outlets like NBC, FOX, and MSNBC. Plus, you can stream on up to 3 devices at once.

Sling TV Orange & Blue Subscription
Only $27.50 for the first month (regularly $55)

Can’t decide? Get the best of both worlds and opt for their Orange & Blue Package! Get everything both packages have to offer and stream on up to 4 devices at the same time.

Note that if you decide to keep your paid Sling TV service after the first month, you will automatically be charged the regular monthly price for whichever package you decide on. You can cancel at any time online or in the app. Your subscription will remain active for the remainder of the billing month.

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Check out what a couple of our team members had to say about Sling TV…

After our YouTube TV bill went up another $10 to over $80/month I went looking for something else and found a deal on SlingTV. I like the extra channels I get that I did not get with YouTube TV – like extra comedy stations, and you can also pick packages like pay a little more for scary channels or multiple AMC channels, etc. The only thing I don’t love is that DVR only holds up to 50 hours, whereas YouTube holds as much as you’d like. BUT since it’s $30 cheaper a month than YouTube TV I’ll live with that! – Hip Sidekick, Jessica


My boyfriend has Sling and another cool perk I love is the on-demand options. I canceled my Discovery Plus membership but I can watch all my favorite true crime shows via Sling on demand! – Hip Sidekick, Monica

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FREE Walgreens 8×10 Photo Print w/ Same-Day Pickup

It’s so easy to score a FREE 8×10 print from Walgreens with this deal!

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Through today, September 10th only, head to Walgreens.com where you can score a FREE 8×10 photo print when you use the promo code FREEPICT at checkout – limit 1 per account!

Here’s how to score your FREE Walgreens 8×10 photo print…

Walgreens 8×10 Photo Print $4.49
Use promo code FREEPICT
Final cost FREE! 

*Opt for free store pickup to get your order in as little as an hour!

Create a photo gallery wall with these tips & ideas!

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T-Mobile Tuesday Deals: 10 FREE Walgreens Photo Prints, $20 Off $50 Instacart Purchase & More

Check out this week’s T-Mobile Tuesday offers!

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T-Mobile customers! Every week, you can win lots of free stuff, including coupons, gift cards, and more! Even better, T-Mobile Tuesdays also include Sprint and Metro customers – awesome!

Today, September 10th only, you can score 10 Free 4×6 Walgreens Photo Prints, a $5 Atom movie ticket for The Killer’s Game, $5 off any Qdoba entree, $20 off a $50+ Instacart purchase, an AllTrails 1-Year Membership for $15, 20¢ off per gallon at Shell stations, and a Free Little Italian Cheese Bread w/ Little Caesar’s Pizza purchase.

Hip Tip: Want more savings every day? Make sure you subscribe to Hip2Save so we can keep you up to date on all the latest deals, the best coupons to score, and even the yummiest recipes, DIY, and money-saving tips that your heart desires! We’ll be glad you stuck around, and so will your wallet. 😉

What is T-Mobile Tuesday?

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T-Mobile Tuesdays is an app for Android and iOS that gives legal U.S. residents over the age of 18 the opportunity to get great offers and the chance to win prizes. Every week, you’ll receive several My Stuff offers and, when available, a chance to win various prizes from their Featured Partner of the Week.

*New offers are available every week from Tuesday at 5 a.m. ET through Wednesday at 4:59:59 a.m. ET.

Here’s how you’ll redeem your prizes every week…

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To access this promotion each week, T-Mobile customers need to download the T Life app for iOS or Android. There is a limit of one game play per person each Tuesday.

  • Open the iOS or Android app
  • Log in
  • Look for Magenta Status to see the offerings
  • Save the current week’s offer into your wallet and use it by clicking “Redeem”
  • Once the prize is revealed, tap GO TO MY STUFF. Your prizes will be listed in your Wallet.

Note: Offer expiration date and time vary. Some offers expire two minutes after you select redeem. Don’t select redeem until you’re ready to redeem an offer with the exclusive partner.

Sign up for Hip2Save emails so you never miss a deal!

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Cate & Chloe Butterfly Stud Earrings + Gift Box Only $18 Shipped (Trendy Gift for Teens)

Cate & Chloe jewelry is always on-trend and on a budget! 

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For a limited time, make your way on over to Cate & Chloe where you can snag these Everlee 18K Gold Plated Butterfly Stud Earrings for just $18 shipped when you apply the promo code HIPEVE18 at checkout!

Treat yourself to some new earrings with this deal…

Cate & Chloe Everlee 18K White Gold Plated Crystal Butterfly Stud Earrings $39.99 (regularly $125)
Use code HIPEVE18
Final cost $18 shipped!

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These adorable earrings are made with dozens of genuine crystals so they give off some serious shine! They are also available in three colors, white, rose, or yellow gold, perfect for matching with any outfit. And, like all Cate & Chloe jewelry, these earrings are lead and nickel-free, and hypoallergenic so they’re great for sensitive ears.

Snag a pair for yourself, your younger daughter, or your teen and you’ll also receive a ready-to-gift box!

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Hip Sidekic, Chelsey, loves these fun earrings & here’s why…

Butterfly studs are so trendy right now, and what a great price for real 18K gold plated ones that won’t bug your ears! I LOVE how much these sparkle and the post is extra long so they’re easy to put on. These would make a great gift for teens and older girls! 

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The Dolly Parton Imagination Library Gives Out FREE Books (Find Out If You’re Eligible!)

Thanks to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, your child could receive free books! Join this program or start a similar Dolly Parton book club in your area.

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Do you have a child under the age of 5? If so, they may be eligible to score a brand new, age-appropriate book every month from birth until 5 years of age courtesy of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

Since the inception of the program, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library has given out over 251 million books. Currently, 1 in 10 children under the age of 5 in the USA receives books from this program and your child could become one of them.

All you need to do is head over to ImaginationLibrary.com and enter your country and address to see if this Dolly Parton book club is available in your area. If so, you’ll be able to register your child and start receiving FREE books in the mail each month!

If you sign your child up right at birth, you will end up creating a home library of up to 60 books during their first 5 years of life! 😱 So awesome! Who doesn’t love free books for kids?!

Note that not all areas in the United States participate in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program. In order to register a child, you must be their legal guardian. If that’s not you, you can pass this information to the legal guardian to complete the sign up.

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How are the Dolly Parton books chosen? 

The Dolly Parton book club books are all published by Penguin Random House and chosen annually by a Books Selection Committee. These experts use their experience in early years and education to choose age-appropriate books.

Children in the same age range will receive the same book each month. That means if you happen to have twins or triplets, they will receive the same book but will be able to build up their own individual libraries. As some households in the USA speak more than one language, the book list even includes a few selections of bilingual books!

A collection of Dolly Parton book club books from Dolly Parton Imagination Library

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How to start a similar Dolly Parton book club in your area:

Want to bring a similar program to your town? The Dolly Parton Imagination Library is willing to help! They have a plethora of resources to share with you and also a “Regional Director” who can help get the project rolling.

To get started, visit their website to review the costs associated with starting a program. If you’d like to proceed, fill out the Start A Program form on the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library website. A Regional Director will reach out to you to discuss the next steps.

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Check out how much readers LOVE this Dolly Parton book program…

“My daughter knows the books are coming and every month she asks me when will her book present be here. They’re great books. Our favorite discovery was the Otis the Tractor series, such cute books. And Bunny’s Library Trip was so cute as well.”


“Both of our boys, ages 3 years and 16 months, LOVE getting their book in the mail every month! Our older son has never been into reading or story time, but this helps make it so much more exciting for him. Our younger son has always loved books and you can tell it makes him feel extra special to get his very own every month. I am so excited to sign our new addition up when they arrive in a few months, too.”


Get a head start on your kiddo’s library with these book deals!

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Turn Dollar Tree Toilet Brushes Into Spooky DIY Ghost Decorations

Grab a few cheap items from Dollar Tree and easily DIY these adorable ghosts this Halloween

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No need to spend a ton on Halloween decor!

Make these fun and creative DIY ghost decorations using toilet brushes from Dollar Tree! Yep, you read that correctly. Turns out these $1.25 brushes and the stand it comes on make a “boo-tiful” setup for tabletop Halloween ghosts. You can even grab an LED puck light at Dollar Tree and add it inside for a fun glowing effect!

The result is a super cute and spooky ghost display you can style on a table for Halloween! 🎃 👻 

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Here’s how I created these DIY ghost decorations on the cheap.

I was inspired to come up with a less expensive version of these DIY ghost kits that are popular on Amazon this year! They come with a little stand and everything needed to set up ghosts similar to these. With prices at around $30-$40 for two, I opted to come up with a similar idea for just a few dollars each instead!

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My version uses toilet brushes as a stand, foam pumpkins for the head, and a puck light underneath. Luckily I had a couple of old white pillowcases in my linen closet that I cut up to repurpose for this ghost craft. My total investment was less than $7 for these!

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DIY Ghost Decorations From Toilet Brushes


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Supplies Needed

Directions

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Tape the brush to the stand so it’s very stable and straight. Cut the end of the brush a few inches if a varied height is desired.

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Remove the stem from the pumpkin and use hot glue to glue it to the top of the brush handle. (If you need to paint the pumpkin white do that step next.)

3

Place the sheet over the ghost and use scissors to cut it if needed. Cut eye shapes from felt and glue to the front using hot glue.

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Add the light underneath the sheet. Display with Halloween decor and enjoy!


Additional tips for making ghost DIY Halloween Decorations:

  • Try to find white styrofoam pumpkins for the head or spray paint them white first so the bright colors won’t show up under the sheet.
  • In order to get a shorter and taller ghost I cut a few inches off the top of one brush. I used a serrated knife and then easily bent the piece in half to break it.
  • I used 2 king-sized pillowcases for my ghosts, and trimmed them to fit better using scissors. Maybe white tablecloths from Dollar Tree could be used instead as an alternative.
  • The LED lights do require batteries so check Dollar Tree for those as well.
  • If you have Christmas lights or fairy lights, you could always include those instead of a puck light.

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I love these DIY ghost decorations and they are so quick and easy to make! 

Do you enjoy making Halloween decor for around the house this time of year? Try this idea and let us know how yours turn out! Maybe make it a craft night with friends to gather and create some together. Happy crafting!


Check out these fun and easy DIY skeleton Halloween bowls.