Whether buying new or used, purchasing a car can be stressful in so many ways. It’s probably most stressful because this is not something you do all of the time, so it’s unknown territory. You don’t have to go in blindfolded when it comes to buying a new vehicle. There are ways you can buy a new to you vehicle and still feel confident in your purchase. Use these tips to buy a new to you car.Know where to shop: Don’t just shop anywhere when it comes to buying a new to you car, know where to … [Read more...]
The Gift of Happy Memories
Thanks to Groupon Coupon for sponsoring this discussion. All opinions are my own.As I look around my home I realize we are swimming in "stuff". I'm not very good at decluttering and so it seems there are little piles of things here and there. As the gift giving season approaches the thought of adding to my stuff makes me sick. For this reason, this year I want our gifts to be experiences. I will let each member of my family choose an "experience" or activity they want to do with the family. … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Keep Family Travel on Budget
This article has been sponsored by Giving Assistant but all opinions are my own.As you are well aware my family loves to travel. I plan out family trips months and years before we actually go. Some of the trips I plan are hypothetical to see if we could actually afford it. Most are cemented into our plans and are definitely happening. Either way, when I'm planning our trips I try to get the best deals I can, save as much money as I can to keep our family travel within our budget. Here are a … [Read more...]
Saving Money Through Groupon Coupons
When you find something that you love, be it a place, a product or service, you want to shout it from the rooftops, right? I know I certainly do.I'm a huge fan of Groupon. I recently bought one for my husband and I to take a Segway Tour of Kansas City. I also found a great deal on a class for my husband to help improve his skills at work and will help him be more marketable in the future. The variety of Groupons available is so amazing.I also love Groupon for the fact that it helps me … [Read more...]
Shoppers Paradise At #JBFKC Spring Sale
Get your credit card revved up and get ready to shop 'til you drop! The Just Between Friends Lee's Summit Spring Sale is happening NOW! Open from 10am - 7pm February 20-22 in the John Knox Pavilion in Lee's Summit, you will find everything you've ever wanted for your baby, kid and maternity needs.The deals are endless and you will find whatever it is you need, or want! There are toys, clothes, maternity clothes, boppies, strollers, car seats, bikes, movies, games, bedding, children's bedroom … [Read more...]
Great Deals on Florida Based Cruises
Disclosure: I'm working with Tours4Fun to help promote some of their wonderful deals on travel. This content is sponsored but includes my own opinions.I LOVE cruising. I have blogged about it several times including my 5 strategies to plan the perfect cruise. In fact, I recently arrived home from a cruise that I took with a lot of my family. It's always so much fun to go on a cruise with family and discover new places around the world.So, are you planning a cruise? If not, you should … [Read more...]
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale Coming
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Just Between Friends of Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. This program is in partnership with Real Mom Media (www.RealMomMedia.com). All opinions are my own.In February I shopped, for the first time in my life, at the Just Between Friends sale in Overland Park, KS. It was so amazing, words can hardly describe it. Picture an enormous building filled with all things children. Everything was priced incredible well and I was able to walk out of … [Read more...]
Back to Class Savings Event with Walmart.com
Disclosure: I teamed up with Walmart.com to bring you these Back to School Deals. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.If you haven't started your Back to School shopping, now is the time. We always trust Walmart with our Back to School shopping because they have the best prices on clothes, lunch boxes, backpacks, electronics, school supplies and more. The Walmart Back to Class Savings Event is on now! Get ready to save big with budget-friendly savings on back to … [Read more...]
Dove and Walgreens Celebrate Women
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Global Influence to bring you this sponsored content.I seem to be backwards in my life when it comes to my sense of beauty and confidence. "Normally" I would say teenagers struggle with their looks and whether they feel beautiful or not. As a teenager I was pretty confident in myself. While I wasn't popular or gorgeous by any means, I was happy with me and didn't really fall into the trap of worry what others though.Fast forward into my late 20's and … [Read more...]
Transitioning to a Memory Foam Mattress
Disclosure: I received a free product sample from LinenSpa.com for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. For the past 30 years I have slept on a tradition spring coil mattress. For the past almost 12 years I've had the SAME mattress (I know this is horrible!) Did you know the life span of a mattress is about 8 years? (Though I think memory foam has a longer life span, perhaps) You need to replace them every 8 years, so don't follow my … [Read more...]
Tips for Creating a Picture Collage Wall
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Frugaa.com to bring you this post. All opinions are my own.Creating a picture wall in your home can seem a little overwhelming. How do you arrange the pictures? What sizes should they be? How are they all going to mesh together? Do the frames have to match? Let me help you answer some of these questions from my own experience. These tips work for creating a photo collage of your family or a collage of art you want to hang.1. Choose a large or … [Read more...]
Comparing Prices and Saving Money with mySupermarket
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of mySupermarket. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Put down your calculator and get ready to have your comparison shopping done for you! mySupermarket is a fabulous website that enables you to shop for groceries and household products while comparing the prices across several websites such as: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Costco, Soap.com, Diapers.com and Drugstore.com.I hopped onto … [Read more...]
Silhouette Designer Edition SALE
I LOVE when it is Silhouette sale time! This sale is focusing on the Designer Edition. When you buy a Silhouette it has Design Studio for you to use free. This is a great program, but in order to use your images and create your own designs you need the Designer Edition of Silhouette Studio. From February 6 through February 14 the Designer Edition is 40% off. In addition, there are also some bundles on sale as well. Use my discount code MAKING to receive the sale price.Here is the … [Read more...]
Silhouette Tote Bundles Sale
Besides these great bundles, there are some NEW products on sale as well! These products will be 20% off.Adhesive washi sheets Vellum Adhesive corrugated paper Stencil material Black and white sketch pen collection Portrait light hold cutting mat CAMEO light hold cutting matALSO, Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait Rolling Totes are 25% OFF! Silhouette sent me the new rolling tote. It is AH.mazing! This tote features pockets galore, as well as padding to … [Read more...]
Biggest Coach Clearance Event of the YEAR
Let's end the year with an enormous sale from Coach. They are now offering 70% off clearance prices PLUS another 10% off on top of that! You MUST be invited to shop this sale! Are you seeing those prices? Those beautiful bags for $87? That's insane! Because the discounts are so deep, not everyone can shop the sale. You have to be invited to the Factory Outlet Online sales! I can invite here you here. I would love for you to get in on this fantastic … [Read more...]
