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Last year I went through the whole portrait studio process and ordered 100 photo cards. We waited for an hour for them to be printed (which I thought was pretty fast) and I took them home. Since it was just September, the cards went right into the office cabinet….where they still sit to this day. That’s right, I have 100 photo cards from last year that were never mailed. Why? The reasons are many….never got around to stuffing the envelopes, addressing the envelopes, or mailing them.  Why didn’t anyone tell me about Minted?  Don’t worry, friend  I’ve got the details about holiday cards for you!  [Read more…]

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Summer is my favorite season because I get to enjoy 10 weeks off with my kids!  After the first week, though, our togetherness starts to make me a little weary.  It’s challenging to find activities that are engaging for the kids yet won’t break the bank.  Here are some ways we find summer fun for free!  [Read more…]

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Attention coffee devotees…… If you drink iced or chilled bottled coffee, apply for Starbucks exclusive online community .  You do not want to miss this!  Through the free program,  you can provide your opinions and feedback directly to Starbucks decision-makers.  I love having an iced coffee to get me through the morning (or afternoon…) commute.  It’s a delicious way to treat myself during a busy day!   [Read more…]

Many of us are feeling the pinch of inflation this year.  Higher prices at grocery stores, higher energy bills, and overall cost of living increases have taken a toll on the holiday budgets of many families.  On one blog I read, there was a reader comment from a mom of 2 kids who said that she was going to be unable to buy Christmas gifts this year due to a tight budget.  While I understand that situation, and can certainly relate to those who want to get out of the gift-giving tradition altogether, I want my readers to know that there are cash-free alternatives to buying Christmas gifts!  Try a few of these tips while you’re watching TV over the next few weeks, and you’ll find yourself with easy freebies to use as gifts for many people on your list.  Best of all – you won’t have DIY even one gift! [Read more…]

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For this giveaway hop, I spent some time looking for various equipment including DVDs, workout clothes, and more. It was easy to find everything I’d need for exercise at Amazon. That’s why one lucky winner will have the chance to spend a $10 Amazon gift card. There are so many possiblities, especially if you have Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial. Free exercise videos are available on instant play, any hour, night or day. That means you can squeeze in a workout whether you’re traveling out of town, or just being a night owl. [Read more…]

I was browsing the Tyndale Rewards site today, and noticed that they have lots of new items that you can get FREE with points.  They’re easy freebies to grab since the points needed are so low.  Start out with 25 points when you use my link to sign up!  Then you can cash out for these goodies at only 10 and 15 points.  Nice!!   Even better, you can share the deal with your friends so that they can get these freebies, too.  Stash these away for stocking stuffers, Easter basket items, small gift ideas, or give to your church’s nursery leader!

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