Some of you have probably noticed "Offers" being posted on Facebook by bloggers. I did a few of these myself to test out the visibility of those vs. those without promotion. I try to pride myself in my transparency on the blog, so I am going to give you some facts and figures so you will understand a little better why I may … [Read more...]
Yahoo’s Women Who Shine – Vote for Donna Luke at Mama Bears Place
It is pretty common these days to network with many women who are raising the bar when it comes to introducing new ideas and products. As a blogger I have been fortunate to meet women from all over North America who work hard, and from the heart. I am pleased that the person I have chosen as a nomination for Yahoo’s Women Who Shine is right here in … [Read more...]
Matilda Jane Trunk Party!
One of the things that I love most about saving money and finding good deals is that I save so much on the basics that I can splurge on other things occasionally! This is one of those things that I love -- high quality and so unbelievably cute, Matilda Jane is a clothing line that you can actually ONLY buy through Trunk Shows. The nice thing is … [Read more...]
How to Ensure you Don’t Miss Deals + See my Posts on Facebook!
Rarely do I voice frustrations, but this is something that you as readers can possibly help with so I figure I would give you a heads up. Recent changes that Facebook has made, make it almost impossible for me to reach my followers. Some of you may have noticed that I do not appear as regularly in your news feed as I may have months ago. It … [Read more...]
My “Quick” Trip to Walmart… Only $2.16 out of pocket!
I ran into Walmart tonight to see if I could snag one of those $4 Lunch Crock Pots -- unfortunately none of my local Walmarts have them in stock. :( I did snag a couple great deals though with coupons that are STILL available! What I bought: Motts Applesauce Snack & Go, $2.50 Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist Starter Kit Cotton & … [Read more...]
Staying up to Date in the Computer World…
Even though I am on the internet a lot, I still find it challenging to keep up with all the new stuff. I guess Merriam-Webster has just as much fun with updating. I read this morning a list of words that are being added, several of them having to do with technology, of course. “Cloud computing” is one of the new ones. Hmmm…that conjures … [Read more...]
First Year of School Jitters… Leave your “First year” Advice!
This year my baby, my 5 year old princess, Kylie will be heading to school. With school starting in a few days (!!!) we've been busy getting ready, collecting the school supplies on her list, practicing all the basics that she's learned from the alphabet, writing her name, tying her shoes and more. I have been a stay at home mom pretty … [Read more...]
BlogHer Ramblings: Frugal Living/Deal Bloggers
Some of you may have seen recently from Twitter that I am planning on attending BlogHer in New York City next week --- as I am sure you can imagine, I am quite excited about heading to The Big Apple. One of my favorite places :) I've been blogging for almost two years now and this will actually be my first blogging conference. When … [Read more...]
What’s Your Cat Story? – Share it for a Chance to Win $1000!
This looks like fun, especially if you love cats. Purina Cat Chow is searching nationwide to discover cat stories that highlight the bond between cats and their owners. This Project gives you a chance to tell your cat story. There will be five grand prize winners picked and each witll recieve a $5,000 cash prize and a full year supply of Purina® … [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...]