We recently went to California for my sister's in law wedding. Since we needed to buy 4 plane tickets I was doing research and checking prices for a long time. I love to look on sites such as Kayak, Orbitz and Priceline. A lot of travel websites offer the same prices, but every once in a while one of them will be a little cheaper than the rest. Even $10 is reason enough for me to hunt down the best site with the best deal.You know what Priceline is famous for Priceline Flights - Select your … [Read more...]
2 Coupon Prize Packs Treasure Hunt Giveaway
I'm not a big couponer, mostly because I don't know how to be (I know there are a million blogs where I can learn it) But I have recently acquired some high value coupons for things like Claritin, Glade and Schick, so I'm going to pass some of those coupons on to some lucky readers! This giveaway will run until midnight tonight est and is open to US! GOOD LUCK! a Rafflecopter giveaway … [Read more...]
Saving at the Pump with FRN Pre-loaded Cards Giveaway
The cost of gas these days is getting crazy! Luckily we live relatively close to my husband's job and to all of our shopping and entertainment needs. We are, however, starting to plan some vacations for the year. When we have been figuring out our budget for these road trips we keep getting hung up on how expensive gas is going to be.I have found a way to easy the stress of how expensive gas is. It is called the Fuel Rewards Network (FRN). The FRN allows you to redeem your rewards at … [Read more...]
Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Do you get a shock when you read your heating bill every winter? Now that people don’t have the money to splash out and with the imminent arrival of snow, what can you do to keep yourself warm without breaking the bank? Here are 10 simple steps that will make you feel warm.1- Keep all your doors closed. We often walk through doors and forget to close them, letting all the warm air escape and the cold air enter.2- Make use of any old blankets by cutting them into strips and placing … [Read more...]
Christmas on a Shoestring Budget
Make no mistake about it, Christmas is expensive. Between holiday cards, gifts, decorations, lavish dinners, family get-togethers, and seasonal travel, many find themselves simply overwhelmed with the high costs of Christmas. If you happen to be one of them, you’ll be looking to cut corners wherever possible this year. To help, we’ve compiled this simple guide for surviving Santa’s annual financial assault. Here’s how to get through Christmas on a shoestring:Create a Bit of Breathing … [Read more...]
Gift Baskets for the Holidays
I am all about giving thoughtful, yet easy Christmas gifts! Want to know the easiest gift of all to give? A Gift Basket!!Gift Baskets Plus offers a wide variety of gift baskets for any occasion! They also have a wide range of price points so you are sure to find a basket that suits your needs. Check out this very fun basket of goodies for Christmas:Totally fun and super yum right?! I have received a few gift baskets throughout the years for different occasions and I know you can never go … [Read more...]
Saving Money with Campus Book Rentals
I know that for most college students, they are getting excited because the semester is almost over for Christmas break! I remember the excitement of the holidays and being so glad to be done with school for a couple weeks. Although there is a break coming, they still have to get prepared for next semester. School will be starting again, so get ready with Campus Book Rentals. I wish they had a program as great as Campus Book Rentals when I was in school. Check out all these great perks to … [Read more...]
Are Doorbusters Worth It?
The holiday season and Black Friday in particular are great times to shop for deals on appliances, electronics, clothes, and gifts. To boost sales and draw more customers in, thousands of retailers offer doorbusters. With Walmart Black Friday doorbusters, for example, certain items in the store are deeply discounted and promoted to attract customers. When people visit to capture these great deals, they are likely to look around at all of the other products, too. Doorbusters generally lead to … [Read more...]
Budgeting Apps that Make your Accountant Smile
While there are many fun apps out there that anyone can download on their smart phone, there is also an increasing number of practical apps that people can use to better their daily life. In a world where more and more people rely on their phone for everything, this increase in daily life apps is great news.One area in which there are several apps is budgeting. People can download a variety of apps to keep track of their personal spending habits as well as doing a better job of staying on … [Read more...]
How Moms can Save Money on Returning to Education
Going back to college can be a good way to become a more valuable asset to an employer, though finding ways to pay for the expense of returning to school can be a problem. For mothers making this decision, coming up with the money can be even harder due to family obligations. One solution is to secure scholarships and grants that can provide additional funds to help pay college tuition and other expenses.Financial aid for those attending college can come from loans or scholarships. While … [Read more...]
Saving Money
This post may contain affiliate links, but all opinions are my own.Saving money has always been important, but even more so in days like these with an uncertain economy. Smart people know that it is important, even vital, to save for a "rainy day" or the mishaps of life! One of the first things we do at my house as soon as we get paid is put a little bit of it in our savings account. I know that money can be tight, so you don't have to save a lot, just make an effort! Even $10 a month can … [Read more...]
Coupons!
With a new month, comes new coupons! They have been restocked, so you can print yours now! Be sure and get extra savings for your 4th of July parties by stacking the coupons and sale items! … [Read more...]
Yard Sale Season rocks!!!
Here it is folks! Our newest yard sale finds! Woot! Remember my 3 part posts about successful yard sales? (posts one, two and three!) Well, our favorite city wide yard sale happened over the weekend, and here are our top 10 favorite treasures (in no certain order):1. Little dune buggy $15- my nephews went crazy for it! And the seat is adjustable, so it can fit each of them! Woot! 2. A HUGE bag (weighing in at 7 pounds) of fabric flowers $10- oh the many hair clips I can make … [Read more...]
Anhost Coupons
I know I talk about it alot, but it is true! You can score a great deal in getting your own domain for your blog. Now would be a great time to switch over to your own domain. You can get some great discounts! There are lots of companies and LOTS of discounts out there. Today I am bringing you some discounts from anhosting! Here we have an Anhosting coupon, Anhosting coupon codes, and Anhosting promo codes! Check them out to get 25% off your initial billing cycle or get 2 months free with … [Read more...]
Flip Flop Tutorial- Guest Blogger
Hi, I’m Erin! I was asked to post a tutorial on how to make Fancy Flip Flops and I am excited to share!When I first wanted to make the flip flops, or “Fancy Flops” as my daughter and I call them, I had difficulty finding a tutorial of any kind. The process of which I make them now has taken two years of trial and error. We had a lot of “flops” until finally I came upon a few ideas! This is what I will share with you today and hopefully you can save a couple years by my sharing what I’ve … [Read more...]
