One of the best ways in cutting back on your Cable bill is a service like Netflix. They have all kinds of movies available for instant streaming on all kinds of devices! You can stream Netflix on a Wii, Xbox or PS3! Even some bluray players or tvs that have internet capability! My kids favorite is the ability to watch Netflix on … [Read more...]
Do You Tip when you do a To-Go Order?
I used my kid's-eat-free Chili's coupon this evening, when I was picking up the order I noticed --- for the first time -- this sign on the counter. I'll be honest, I have never thought to tip when I do a to-go order. Don't get me wrong, I am usually a great "tipper", paying anywhere from 18-30% tips when I go out to eat. I always considered … [Read more...]
Just when I’m about to pull my hair out….
My kids do something silly like this and I just have to laugh :) (To understand this, you need to have seen the original music video here) … [Read more...]
WHERE is my Haagen-Dazs!!!?!
Yesterday I splurged and bought a box of Häagen-Dazs Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bars when I did a quick Target run. Which just sounded so good I couldn't resist. By the way, when did a "Box" of ice cream bars become just THREE bars?! Anyway, so that everyone else would know that those were Mama's I bought a box of Drumsticks too. Tonight I went … [Read more...]
Memorial Day, Honoring those Gone, but Never Forgotten
Memorial Day, what is it exactly? Many have come to know this as a day that we celebrate with BBQs, a day off work or a day to get together and drink. Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called "Decoration Day"? It started all the way back in the late 1800s as a day where the graves of soldiers that had died while serving were … [Read more...]
What Can The Kids Make for Mother’s Day?
What Can the Kids Make for Mother’s Day? Are you looking for some fun ideas for Mother’s Day? It is just around the proverbial corner, coming up Sunday, May 13th. You can help the kids create something for Grandma, or make sure Dad sees this to help them surprise you. There are many ways to keep the cost down and accommodate any age. Here are … [Read more...]
Pre-Paid Cards – Their Evolution and Use in Today’s Society
Prepaid Plastic Evolving With speedy technological innovations happening by the second, evolutions occur in the blink of an eye. Take credit and debit cards as an example. You only have to go back as the early 1990’s to find it sometimes challenging to find an ATM in many cities. Credit cards were often very difficult to obtain, and … [Read more...]
How to get Acrylic Paint off a Fabric Couch
A few months ago we bought a new couch set, it's a gorgeous Eggplant color and I've kept them pretty clean despite having a 3 year old and a 5 year old ;) No stains yet. Well, last night the hubby was painting his little models while watching tv and.... you can see the pic. I just about died. :( My new couch set (well, actually it … [Read more...]
Last Chance!! All You Magazine $6 for 6 Issues!! MUST-Have for Couponers!
Last chance on this one!! Ends tomorrow! Sweet!!! I have an exclusive All You Magazine deal that you are going to want to pounce on!! Get 6 issues for just $6 - that is $1 and issue and these pay for themselves 50x over with the great coupons inside!! If you don't have an All You subscription now's your chance!! Even if you do, you … [Read more...]
My NON-Extreme Couponing – Why do YOU coupon?
As many of you probably know, Extreme Couponing is premiering its 2nd season tonight on TLC. I have many thoughts about that show and unfortunately most are not very positive. BUT, that is not why I am writing today :) One major plus from that show is that it has peaked the interest of many and encouraged many to coupon that were not … [Read more...]