May 22, 2012

Easy Beach Crafts – Plaster of Paris Sand Prints

May19
beach craft plaster of paris

Since we are heading to the beach on Monday, I thought I would share this post from two years ago. Not only do I still have my box of Plaster of Paris ready for another set of prints, but we [...]

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Harris Teeter Triple Coupons (5/16 – 22): Top Freebies & Good Deals

May15
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As I have started doing my Saving Nation classes, I’ve shared how Super Doubles and Triple coupon weeks are some of the favorite shopping weeks So when Harris Teeter announced Triple Coupons again this week (5/16 – 5/22, I get [...]

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Mother’s Day Restaurant Freebies

May12
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Enjoy some of these free Mother’s Day restaurant freebies this weekend. Enjoy celebrating the special women in your life. For some last minute meaningful Mother’s Day ideas, check my traditions page. Bakers Square – Free Slice of Pie for Mom [...]

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Mother’s Day Magazine Sale: BH&G, Taste of Home, Weight Watchers $3.99 & more

May5
mothers-day magazine sale

A few weeks ago, I shared this amazing magazine sale, but they have added in some more of my favorite magazines. This is a great last minute gift idea (just make up a little Gift Certificate) or better yet, a [...]

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Easy Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day) Fun: 2 Magazine Subscriptions for $10

May3
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(Pardon the bikinis, I will go finish my Cracker Barrel hash brown casserole now.) It’s that time of year when some of you will be spending a bit more time at the pool, and hopefully, going on a few family [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Basket Giveaway from Cracker Barrel

May2
mothers day gift basket

It’s time for another holiday giveaway, and I am so excited that once again, I get to bring you a beautiful basket from our family’s favorite restaurant and gift shop – the Cracker Barrel. Some of you have commented that [...]

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5 Tips to Saving Big at the Outlet Malls

May1
tips to save at tanger outlet

Most of us have had our occasional trip to the outlet mall. We browse, buy and just enjoy the fun ambiance, but do you know how to save the most money possible when you visit the outlets? For the last [...]

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Trash to Treasure: Ten DIY Projects Using Old Jewelry

Apr27
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For years, I’ve walked by baskets filled with tacky, old lady  vintage jewelry at yard sales. Since I vaguely remember hugging my grandmother, and always having to dodge the metal objects that were pinned to her chest, somehow memories of [...]

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Deals & Steals of the Week: Free Photo Card, Grocery Steals, Mother’s Day Gifts

Apr21
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I’m in Santa Monica this weekend spending time planning and organizing my upcoming Savings Nation classes. As I brainstorm more ways to save you money on your day to day life, I thought I would highlight a few deals and [...]

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My Saturday’s Thrifty Treasures

Apr14
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Yard sale season has sprung, and over the last few weeks, I’ve been itching to get out thrifting, so I was having to compensate by going to the thrift stores. Of course, I love a good thrift store, but there’s [...]

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Tips for Choosing a Hair Stylist & Going For a Big Change (mine: 4 inches)

Apr13
before cut

Throughout college, I worked as a receptionist in a really nice hair salon. It was always interesting for me to find out how people choose a good hair stylist. For first time visitors, that was often the first question I [...]

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Easy Half Braid (perfect for long or shorter hair)

Apr9
Easy Half Braid

Over the last few weeks, I’ve gotten a little side tracked from my 30 Days – 30 Ways Hair Challenge, but we’re definitely on our way again.  Many friends have shared that since they never mastered how to hold three [...]

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Trash to Treasure Spring Decor in Minutes

Apr6
creating tablescape

I’m not in my Spring Cleaning mood yet (I’m waiting patiently for that to hit), but when the spring air hit this week, it sure did get me in a Spring spray paint kind of mood. I went on a [...]

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Romance, Pizza & A Great Giveaway

Mar31
inexpensive date night ideas

Not a week goes by when someone in our home doesn’t mention the phrase, “low maintenance.” No, we aren’t talking cars or electronics, we’re talking women advice that’s given to our teen age boys men. It’s that time in their [...]

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Ever So Fun Inexpensive Table Centerpieces (perfect for Easter)

Mar29
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I shared my favorite ever table scape idea right before Easter last year, and for many of you, it was too late to give it a try. Since I am just starting my Wheat Grass centerpiece, as in, I have [...]

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