A cheaper way to get the new IPhone 5

Here are some options:

Stay for $650....

Consider my current situation with AT&T. I purchased the iPhone 4S last year when it came out, so I'm not eligible for an upgrade. I can't even do an "exception upgrade," where AT&T will let you upgrade early by adding $250 on top of the two-year contract price for a phone. There are no exception upgrades for the iPhone, I was told by AT&T, when I called yesterday.

Instead, if I want the basic 16GB iPhone 5, I have to pay the full $650 list price, rather than the $200 discounted price for those who sign a two-year contract. That's a $450 difference.

Or save $225 by leaving? This is where jumping ship to Verizon makes sense. If I go over to Verizon as a new customer, I'll pay the $200 discounted price. I'll also have to pay my AT&T termination fee. That started at $325, then was reduced by $10 for each month I had the phone. It's now $225. Adding that to what I'd pay Verizon means the total price of my iPhone 5 would be $425. That's $225 cheaper than staying with AT&T and paying full price.

Plus trade-in value! Sure, there's also the Verizon activation fee I'll also pay of $35. Even including that, I'm still ahead. I'm even further ahead if I use Verizon's trade-in service. Currently, it's offering $230 for the base model of the iPhone 4S from AT&T. Yes, Verizon will accept AT&T phones. If I do that, I've pretty much offset that AT&T termination fee. I've got my nice shiny new iPhone 5 at a low price. All I had to do was abandon AT&T.

For full article go here guys: 

http://news.cnet.com/8301-33620_3-57512788-278/for-iphone-5-it-may-be-cheaper-to-jump-carriers-than-upgrade/

How to save more at Costco this Labor Day.
Find a local shopping buddy (free) www.heyletssplitit.com> buy Kingsford charcoal 2/23 lb. bags $18.49 and spareribs only per $2.79 lb. > split, and salute the flag and savings.

Find your 'Shopping Soul Mate".
Since you've already failed trying to clone yourself, why not find someone just like you to shop, share and save.
They live and shop right here:
www.heyletssplitit.com (free to join but priceless) 

The perfect shopping companion creates a force greater than yourself. So, shopping centers beware! 


                                            

May 5th is probably the most well known Mexican Holiday. And no this is not the celebration of Mexico's independence from Spain. It is actually the celebration of Mexico's army of 4,000 soldiers defeating France's army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico in 1862. This battle is known as La Batalla de Puebla.

OK, that said, unless you are performing in a battle reenactment here's the best guac recipe ever.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/guacamole-recipe/index.html

Attennnnnnnn-hut.

To our friends in the Military and to our Vets.
Must see inside travel tips and discounts just for you. Save a ton. 

• It's free BTW
• Just sign up to our site http://www.heyletssplitit.com
• Then click on "profile" 

You deserve it. And we promise no trips to Afghanistan or Iraq.

Smart phones (and tips) cut dumb gas prices

Hey Lets Split it members, fed up with skyrocketing gas prices, are turning to our "buddy" system for help. (As well as us for helpful hints) One way www.heyletssplitit.com members help each other cut fuel costs is to reach out to their buddy contacts to carpool. They carpool to shop as well to their trips to work. And since "buddies" are centrally located it's easy. Use email, text, tweeting or the good old fashioned cell phone to contact each other and coordinate. It could be huge! Especially since there is no end with these ridiculous gas prices. Look for more tips to come from our blog Twitter and Facebook accounts. This one: Go to http://gasbuddy.com to find the lowest prices in your area. They have a mobile app as well.

Every day should be pancake day

I love breakfast. I love it so much, I often have it more than once a day. I enjoy a big smoothie before I go up the hill for my morning exercise. And then when I get back home, I could eat a horse. If horses were made of bacon.
Imagine my glee to see this article on Earthlink news this morning. I learned I was not alone!

"More please"

Still hungry? Have a 'second breakfast' http://my.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20120228/5b430c55-e553-4e56-9087-d88152d8199c

Now, how do i find a companion to join me? Because pancakes are best eaten in pairs. Or trios. Three is never a crowd when it comes to pancakes.

I wish there was a place I could post a forum all about breakfast.
Wait, there is....

Right here on Hey Let's Split It.

Valentines: Dater or Hater?

For some of you it's a mad dash to the florist, after a quick prayer to the delivery gods that your accompanying cards not get switched and sent to the wrong girls like they were last year (I'm addressing this to a specific friend of mine). For others, it's a reason for cynicism. Just another dumb holiday invented by florists, candy makers, and Econolube (yup my dad gets my mom's oil changed for V-day) to hawk their wares.
But for those incurable romantics, those hot hot hot singles who somehow manage to remain unattached, here's a few ideas to make this Valentine's Day special.
Singles: Love can pop up in the most unexpected places. While pouring water over a whale while waiting for high tide so you can send it back to sea. Or discovering someone else who ADORES the chicken chili chorizo at the warehouse store....the chorizo you don't buy because it's four lbs worth, for heaven's sake, and who can eat all that? But you would buy it, if you only had someone to split it with. Or maybe you just want to sample the goodies on tap at my favorite sweet shop, The Village Bakery (http://thevillagebakeryandcafe.com). If only there were a website where could you find a fellow whale rescuer; and a fellow sausage lover; and a fellow denizen of the Village Bakery. Look no further. Just go to www.heyletssplitit.com.
Take our Buddy Quiz.
Find people like you and make a plan to meet up.
We'll turn a Valentine Hater into a Valentine Dater. Or at least you'll have a freezer only half-full of chorizo.

OK, it's official, fried food is once again our best-est friend!
So strap on your "I hate the SS food police." feed bag a load up on crispy fried chicken, delicate fish and chips and the oh so rewarding"Mayor Bloomberg's nightmare French Fries."
A new study has found that there is no direct correlation between the amount of fried food people eat and their risk of heart disease.
Next up, chocolate infusions and Twinky aspirin.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/fried-food-heart-risk-myth-according-researchers-181122532.html

-  Jane Dough