It’s the holiday season again, and if you’re anything like us, you haven’t done a stitch of gift shopping. It’s okay, though. Laziness doesn’t always have to screw you over. We’ve rounded up some easy last minute (and cheap!) gifts that are purchased easily and quickly from your home computer or in the nearby area — but be ready to have that shipping expedited.

Thanksgiving is a day for football, family, friends and most importantly: food. So whether you’re hosting the big dinner at your humble abode or heading to the in-laws, you need to come up with something delicious. Here are some recipes to accompany your turkey or satisfy your sweet tooth after your hefty meal-and they’re all under $5.

Before paying off my debt, I had always been one of those people who make the mistake of increasing their expenses each and every time I received a raise. Instead of being able to enjoy (and notice) the extra money coming my way, I’d throw it into a more expensive apartment, a subscription to cable – something to suck my money away before I even had a chance to notice it was there.

It’s safe to say that most people are looking for ways to alter some aspect of their routine in order to be as frugal and financially conscious as possible — especially with the holidays creeping up. Making small changes in your daily routine can be far more economical than you would think. In order to hang on to your hard earned cash, here are five easy ways to save a few pennies here and there: