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Disney World Tips – Planning Your First Disney Trip

We took our kids (ages 2 and 5) to Disney World in October and had a blast. I learned a few things that are worth sharing. Here are some things to keep in mind when you are planning a Disney trip with small children: TRANSPORTATION: There are advantages to taking a car from the hotel to [...]

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Coupons in Disguise

I got a mailing from my local grocery store today. I flipped through and clipped a bunch of the coupons. My mom recently pointed out that some of these coupons are manufacturers coupons. That means that even though they have a little Kroger logo on the bottom, you can use them at other stores. Thought [...]

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Hap Hap Happy Birthday – Free Stuff With the Click of a Mouse

Just for being born (and knowing how to type) I recently enjoyed a free sub from FireHouse Subs. Did you know many of your favorite restaurants give you free meals for your birthday?  My pal Cherise told me to check the websites of my favorite spots and enter in the birth dates of my family members. [...]

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How to Save Money on Magazines

Instead of tossing a magazine when you are through, swap with your friends.  My friends usually buy different magazines than I do, so it works well. We save money and always have plenty of reading material. Also, check with your local library. My mother-in-law just told me she buys used (current) magazines at the library for [...]

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Timing is Everything When You Are Stalking Yard Waste

I invited two friends over for Girls Night In to make wreaths tonight. I had everything ready, just needed to get the fresh greenery. 2 hours til go time: I go to Lowe’s. I bought some black garbage bags to put the tree trimmings in. While I was doing this, a couple of people were cleaning [...]

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Tips on Inexpensive Gifts for Kids

Tips on Inexpensive Gifts for Kids

It’s that time of year again. Gift-giving time. Need to buy a lot of gifts for a lot of kids, but don’t want to break the bank? Check out places like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Ross and even HomeGoods. They have great prices on a variety of toys. Sometimes there is a blemish on the packaging, [...]

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Craigslist Etiquette – Nearly shafted twice in one day

At 11 pm last night, I got an email from the woman who said she was getting repeated texts from someone who wanted the car and would pay $40 over asking. The lady tried to bow out of our arrangements for the next morning. Really? Seriously? What is wrong with people? A

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When it Comes to Coats…Think Big and Think Siblings!

When it comes to winter coats…think big and think siblings! Buy your kids a winter coat that is too big and let them grow into it.  I actually stumbled across this accidentally. Someone gave my daughter a coat that she has been able to wear it from age 2 to 3. It was starting to [...]

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