Thanks to Revell Books for sending me an electronic copy to review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
I am not a big a couponer as some of my friends, but I do love the thrill of saving a buck or two at the grocery store. That is why, when I was asked to review Couponing for the Rest of Us: The Not-So-Extreme Guide to Saving More
About the book
Shop savvy, save money, and still have a life!
Kasey Knight Trenum knows what it’s like firsthand. When her family’s finances were in a tailspin, she gritted her teeth and gave in to the need to save. In Couponing for the Rest of Us she shows you how she learned to save hundreds of dollars every month and offers time-saving tips and tricks you can easily implement in your busy life. You’ll discover
· where to find coupons for what your family eats
· how to reinvent your shopping strategy
· how to make grocery shopping less stressful-even fun!
· and much more
If you want to save money and time, this book is a gold mine.
Jen’s Thoughts
This book has truly changed my home life and my family. It has taught me so many different ways and places where I can save money in our grocery budget. THANK GOD — because our grocery budget was getting a little out of hand. One of the best parts of this book is Kasey teaches how everyone can use what she has learned and turn it into a ministry of giving to others.
I love that this book does not try to make couponing out to be this “EXTREME” way that you have to live, but teaches you how to use them in moderation.
This book is a definite need for every family.
About the author
Kasey Knight Trenum hosts Time 2 $ave / Time 2 Give, a frugal and couponing blog (www.time2saveworkshops.com), and conducts Time 2 $ave workshops frequently. Her weekly column can be read in Scripps newspapers nationwide, her work has been featured in…
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I received a fabulous pair of Infinity X Infinity earrings from Helzberg Diamonds in exchange for this review. All opinions listed are my own.
Mother’s Day has always been special to me. It is a day for JUST me, so that I can relax and be pampered — and never have to lift a finger. My husband and my kids go out of their way to make me feel loved and adored. I mean, they do that every day anyway. I am one blessed mama — but on Mother’s Day, they go all out.
In fact, they have gone as far as getting me massages, cleaning my house until it is spotless — and even going as far as cooking an entire meal just for me. I truly feel loved and cherished when they go out of their way to do special things for me.
Here are 3 gifts that you can give this Mother’s Day that won’t cost a fortune.
- Pampering: Moms love gifts like spa days, mani’s pedi’s, hair salon visits — these all make great gifts to give to mom on Mother’s Day. Even if your mom is not a girly girl, she will love the fact that you gave her a few moments of peace to restore her sanity. These gifts can range anywhere from $20-$50.
- A Night with No Cooking Involved: Take mom out for a real fancy dinner. Splurge if you can and go somewhere special that is one of her favorites. For me, my family takes me to eat pasta every once in a while. It is one of my favorite things to do, but can be very expensive. So — they save this for a once every 6 months type of thing. For our family of 4, to eat somewhere like this runs around $60.
- Jewelry: Every woman I know loves to get jewelry from their family members. This year Helzberg Diamonds wants to help you give the gift of jewelry through their Infinity X Infinity Collection
Helzberg’s exclusive new INFINITY X INFINITY jewelry collection, inspired by ABC Television’s prime time hit series “Revenge” and lead character Emily Thorne and her father’s mantra, “I love you infinity times infinity,” provides the perfect way to share that special love – with some sparkle, too!
Created by award-winning jewelry designer Udi Behr, the collection emphasizes the double infinity insignia, symbolizing infinite love, and with a robust collection ranging in price from $49.99 to $1,299, it offers the perfect gift on any budget this Mother’s Day.
My Thoughts on the Inifinity X Infinity Collection
I received the Diamond earrings from the collection. From the moment I opened the box, I was in love. These are THE cutest earrings I have ever seen.
The earrings are made of sterling silver with a total of 1/10 of a carat in the earrings. They are light and not heavy which is great, because my ears are pretty sensitive and if the earrings are heavy, then my lobes get irritated.
I wore them to church and everyone was commenting on my gorgeous earrings! These are very affordable at only $99.99 and if you order them now, you can get them in time for Mother’s Day!
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Master Lock knows exactly how important tax season is. With the deadline looming right around the corner, here are a few top tax tips to make sure that you are on the right track with your taxes for 2013.
1. Request electronic copies of your tax forms. Many employers offer employees the option to receive their W-2 forms electronically, instead of by mail. By eliminating the risk of postal delays or missed deliveries, this ensures that your W-2 will be delivered securely as soon as it is available. Plus, faster W-2s can mean faster tax returns.
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4. Opt for direct deposit. If you’ve done everything else online, why request a hard-copy check when it comes time to claim your refund? When combined with electronic filing, direct deposit is the fastest way to get your refund. If you’re on the other side of the spectrum and find that you owe taxes, opt to pay online and you can avoid the long tax-season lines at the post office.
5. Call for help. Sometimes, outside advice is necessary, and you can now get the help you need without leaving home. Based on the complexity of your question, there are a variety of resources to turn to. For example, the IRS offers a toll free hotline for tax questions during weekdays. Several tax-prep software providers also offer guidance via online forums or on their social media feeds.
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When I was 16 and got my first car, gas was only 1.00 a gallon. That honestly seems like such a long time ago now that gas is around $3.50 a gallon! Every year gas costs seem to rise more and more. It makes me want to stay at home and NOT leave! There are a few things that you can do to help save money on your fuel costs. I have listed 5 of my favorite ways below.
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Fuel Costs
Plan Your Route
I can’t tell you the countless times that I have run out to go do my errands only to find myself driving and backtracking. On a day when you know that you have to go run errands, make yourself a map of all the places you have to visit. Put them in order so you can just make a round trip without having to backtrack. It will save on gas in the long run.
When You Can — Carpool
My friend and I like to take shopping trips to the city. She always offers to drive, so she and I split the gas when we go. This helps me from having to pay the full price for a tank of gas.
Change Daily Trips Into Weekly Trips
I am THE world’s worst about making a daily trip into town, simply because I live right here in town. However — it still costs me gas to do that. The best thing you can do is start planning out your trips and only go once a week instead of daily. Do all your shopping, bill paying, and whatever else you have to do all in one trip. This will also help you save money at home as well because you will be less tempted to eat out. You will fix more meals at home.
Buy Your Gas During the Week
Try to buy your gas during the week if you can. Our local stations have always pretty much raised their prices on the weekends, and especially on holiday weekends. So wait to fill up until they come back down a bit, maybe on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
Join a Fuel Rewards Network Program
I was recently introduced to Fuel Rewards Network Program.It’s really easy to use. Simply shop with participating Shell stations, restaurants, online merchants and more to earn fuel rewards savings redeemable at Shell Stations nationwide. It’s like you are getting paid FREE gas just for doing what you do everyday!
With the Fuel Rewards Network Program, you can earn rewards just for the things you buy. If you dine out, you can earn .10/per gallon off for every $50 you spend. For my family of four — that is not hard to do at all. If you do a lot of shopping online, Fuel Rewards Network Program has an online mall. Shop through major name brands like Gap, Old Navy, Home Depot, and Best Buy, and you can save .5/per gallon for every $50 spent.
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Right now, I am giving away 5 Fuel Rewards Network Program Cards that are already pre-loaded with $1.00 per gallon in fuel savings. All you have to do to enter is use the Rafflecopter form below. It’s really very easy! This giveaway will close on 3/17 and all cards will be mailed out to the winners.
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I was provided a Fuel Rewards Network Program card to use for my review and 5 to give away. All opinions listed are my own.
When juggling your kids’ schedules starts to feel like a full-time job, even super moms can use a hand from technology to keep them on track. There are some great iPhone and Android apps to help busy moms with time and task management.Here’s a list of the top 5 apps to help busy moms. Which one do you think would be the most helpful?
Top 5 Apps to help busy moms
- ClickExpress Lite: These days, kids have social calendars like Hollywood A-listers. ClickExpress Lite helps their moms connect, communicate and coordinate with ease. From cub scouts to carpools and rock climbing club, this app helps parents build a team of their own by importing contacts and then creating, sharing and tracking tasks and activities.
- Cozi: Cozi organizes your family calendar, to-do lists, reminders, shopping list and much more — all in one place. Sign up on Cozi.com, then manage your account wherever you go using your iPhone.
- Grocery iQ: Simplify your grocery shopping with Grocery iQ, an intuitive shopping list that lets you build new lists quickly with features like predictive search and barcode scanning. Customize the arrangement of categories within your list so you can check off items in an orderly fashion as you navigate the store.
- Mint: Making financial decisions in real-time is easy with Mint when you can view up-to-date information about your accounts, check your budgets and edit info on the app. And there’s no waiting necessary. Enter cash or pending transactions in the app right at the time purchase and instantly see your available bank and credit balances.
- ShopSavvy: The ShopSavvyapp for shopping scans products and finds online and local stores providing this product. In addition to that, ShopSavvy compares the prices of the providers, shows user reviews, and searches for deals and discounts on the item.
What apps have you found helpful lately in saving you time and money?
Clipping coupons is no longer the thing you mom did if she found a good deal on a cake box mix she likes in the Sunday paper. It’s now a verb. Couponing. As in to “coupon”. It really became a ‘craze’ once the economy hit a low, and has taken hold since. Now, it’s not so strange to be standing in line next to a mom who has so many coupons she actually saves more than she spent. While we all might not be as enthusiastic about couponing, there are definitely some benefits to spending a little time checking deals and discounts. The grocery bill is where we’d all like to see a bit of a drop in price. Here are some tips to help you accomplish that at the checkout counter.
5 Tips to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
Check Your Local Listings
The Sunday newspaper is still a go-to-guide for some of the best coupons you can find. All of the grocery stores as well as department stores post their sales and coupons in the Sunday mailer. In addition to looking in the local paper, check out national magazines. Magazines like Redbook or Good Housekeeping frequently carry manufacturer coupons. No matter where you get your coupons from, check the date.
Read the Fine Print
What many folks aren’t aware of is their ability to double dip. If you’ve got a store coupon, many times you can couple it with a manufacturer’s coupon, and save yourself even more money. Many stores also carry in-store coupons. Again, make sure you read the fine print, but it’s another way to double dip. Obviously searching for coupons that match the weekly specials may take a little more time, but it can definitely be done.
Online Groceries
Another place to look for great deals and coupons for your groceries is online. Many companies like WalMart carry grocery items online. You can find lots of coupons from WalMart. You may not even need to leave your home to get a great deal.
Check Couponing Sites
Spend a little time on your weekend before you run the errands to check couponing websites. Sites like savings.com or couponmom.com can help you maximize your coupons with discounts on specific items or at certain stores. Sites like these are operated by people who spend a lot of time trolling the internet for the best deals for their readers. It may surprise you some of the deals you didn’t know about.
Clip and File
One of the most important things you can do to save time and money is to clip the coupon as soon as you see it and save it. You may not need it right now, but next week. It also helps to keep all of your coupons in one file, so when you’re ready to shop and make your grocery list, you’ve got all of your coupons ready to go.
Spending a little time couponing may end up saving you a lot of money.
About the book:
What if there was one book that could help you do nearly everything in life cheaper, better, or faster?
Make gourmet coffee without the gourmet price. Remove hairspray baked onto a curling iron. Clean just about any stain off of just about any surface. Keep your cat out of your houseplants. Get the best deal on your next car. And thousands of other helpful tips and tricks.
Cheaper, Better, Faster is all the best advice you’ve ever heard (and plenty you’ve never heard) collected into one handy volume.
Every tip is short, to the point, and helps you make the most of your money and your time, making everyday life less hectic and more enjoyable. Collected over the years by financial expert and Debt-Proof Living founder Mary Hunt, these little nuggets of advice are sure to make your life easier, one tip at a time.
Jen’s Thoughts
If your life is too busy, cluttered or disjointed to sit down and read a book or research a tip on the internet, this book is for you. I love finding ways to do things better without spending extra money and in less time. This book is what set me on my organization process recently to start saving money, and my precious time (which I do not have a lot to spare these days.)
Mary’s books are always my favorite. It’s a little different from some of her other books since its a culmination of tips and tricks but it is such an awesome resource. This book can be read 1/4-1/2 a page at a time. You don’t have to read it from cover to cover, you can skip around. It is simply a book of great ideas, tips and tricks.
About the Author
Mary Hunt is an award-winning and bestselling author and a sought-after motivational speaker who helps men and women battle debt. She is founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof Living, which features financial tools, resources, and information for her online members. Her books have sold more than a million copies and her daily newspaper column, Everyday Cheapskate, is nationally syndicated through Creators Syndicate and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of readers. Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as Good Morning America, Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Focus on the Family. She and her husband live in California.
I received a copy of this book in order to write this review. All opinions listed are my own.
DEAL OF THE DAY – JANUARY 21, 2013
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There’s no shortage of credit card tips out there on the Internet and the opinion of one of millions of bloggers isn’t going to rank high on the list in terms of significance. But lately, it’s been impossible to resist the urge to talk about credit card responsibility. Maybe it’s the fact that countless folks including myself are still dealing with the debts of the holidays, or perhaps it’s some subconscious urge to slyly send a message to some unnamed squirts to start thinking about these things. Either way, while what is about to be preached is not always practiced by yours truly, it’s simply how this writer has come to appreciate the inherent catches, clauses, and side effects of using credit cards with cash back and other popular credit options.
The most important thing anyone intending or currently using credit cards must understand is that you are pitting your unpredictable life and the financial choices therein against the wits of brilliant companies worth billions. Besides enriching and further empowering the top brass, the billions of dollars credit card companies collect every year through interest alone goes to funding research aimed at figuring out further ways to seduce consumers into getting themselves deeper into credit card debt. Their business model, after all, consists of nothing more than profiting from interest accumulated from borrowing with high interest. While it practically runs itself, there are always new ways to make more money.
But the true brilliancy in the credit card business is the near-necessity of credit cards in modern life. For convenience and sometimes for survival, just about everyone has one or two or three or more credit cards they use. For credit card companies this is a win-win: either you stay responsible and simply use them in a bank function, pay a little in interest over time, or pay a lot. For consumers, it’s a hard pill to swallow but one just about everyone has to take. Credit card debt is often a necessary evil.
The only thing those with credit cards can hope to truly gain from the specialized offers that stem from calculated strategies to net more interest is to use these snares as motivation to avoid allowing the debt to roll over months and years. If it’s a no annual fee credit card and thus one with a bit higher interest, let the truth nature of the card be what keeps you from overspending with it. No matter how clever the commercial or happy the person in an online banner ad looks, beware the true intentions of credit card companies.
Then, use their services safely and responsibly. It’s far easier said than done, but so is living credit card free. Dealing with the devil is a part of life and an acceptable one at that – just so long as you never mistaken him for an actual friend.
My hubby is an avid tool buyer — especially Craftsman brand. What can I say? His tools do make us money to the pay the bills so when he wants to get a new tool, I say okay 
Sometimes his tools can be quite expensive, so I am always looking for ways to save money. For us, that is the Shop Your Way Rewards system that is offered through Sears and KMart. I use it for ladies’ items and he uses it for his tools.
If you are a member, you can get a sneak peek on some really great buys for the holidays!
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All day on the 17th, you can check out cool Christmas gift ideas and items that are on sale, but you can only snag these if you are a Shop Your Way Rewards Member — so get signed up so you can get in on this deal!
Shop Your Way Rewards are a HUGE Help
I cannot tell you how often I have used my Shop Your Way Rewards points to get coupons and dollars off our order. It definitely comes in handy when we need to make a purchase, but need a huge discount
Get set to shop on the 17th to grab those last minute deals.
“This is a sponsored post with http://brandfluential.com, I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.”
I use Retail Me Not like it’s my third arm — especially when I am shopping for a great deal. I discovered this little beauty when I was working at JC Penney. There was always a $10 off coupon on there somewhere, and these always came in handy during the $10 off $25, plus they could be combined with my store discount, and my rewards points, so I always saved these for when I needed to do some mega shopping. Because I used all those items combined, I could walk out with 3 bags of clothes (enough to outfit my daughter for 2 years) for around $50-$60.
RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States, recently announced the launch of the company’s latest innovation – a location-based coupons app for iPhone. Version 2.0 of the app includes geo-fencing capabilities that enable consumers to receive local coupon notifications for nearby stores at hundreds of shopping malls across the United States. Get the iPhone app now and Save When You Want, Where You Want!™
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A geo-fence is a virtual perimeter set around a physical retail location.. When functionality is enabled, a consumer entering a geo-fenced location, like a shopping mall, with the RetailMeNot coupons app is immediately alerted about relevant offers nearby. Coupons can also be added to Apple’s Passbook for better organization, storage of offers and later use at the point of purchase.
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Thanksgiving is a time that I love more than any other time of year simply because I get to cook — and cook a lot of food! I may only have 4 people in my family, but they love to eat the turkey bird meal, so I have to do my best to create a meal that will not only fulfill my family, but also fit within my budget. Here is how I can create a Thanksgiving dinner for only $30.
Do you think I can do it?
How to Create a Thanksgiving Dinner for only $30
1. Use what you have on hand
I am THE world’s worst at buying something I already have in my cupboards. So before I go shopping for the groceries for my holiday menu (I have already menu planned it thank goodness!), I look through my cupboards to see what foods I have in there. I also browse the refrigerator and freezer to see if there is anything I can use to make to save money at the store and also to use up what I already have.
2. Simplify Your Menu
You really don’t need 4 different potato dishes (I speak from total experience here) so try creating two of your favorite potato dishes — or even one and then just make a bigger batch of it.Just pick out your favorites and go with those. My favorites always include sweet potatoes, green bean bundles, corn, dressing, gravy, turkey, and 2 desserts.
3. Make Things Homemade — Use Those Skills!
These things can definitely eat into your Thanksgiving Dinner budget: breads, desserts, gravies, etc. Find recipes you can make from the staples you have IN your pantry already — Make a Homemade Carrot Cake, Butterhorn rolls, gravy from scratch — don’t buy storebought for these things!
4. Use Sales Flyers From the Grocery store
Plan your holiday meal around what is on sale at the store. If the sweet potatoes are on sale for .50 a pound, then buy those! Don’t buy the instant mashed potatoes that are not on sale for $3.65 a box. The sweet potatoes are much healthier for you and you will get a better deal!
5. Don’t be afraid to rock those coupons!
I am always one who collects coupons and then forgets about them — except during Thanksgiving time! If you start early enough, contact the companies products that you use the most during Thanksgiving and tell them how much you love using their product. Most times, they will send you coupons to use. You can also look online and download them there. Many companies have their right on the website. Coupons can save you loads of money of your Thanksgiving dinner!
By using these 5 tips, you will be able to create a beautiful Thanksgiving dinner for only $30! Here is one extra tip for you — the turkey — buy it frozen and you can save almost .30 a pound difference! Right now, my grocery store has turkeys on sale for .88 a pound if I purchase $25 worth of groceries, so I will definitely be doing my weekly shopping in the next few days.
What is the cheapest you’ve ever created a Thanksgiving dinner for?
In making a household budget, you should use an electronic spreadsheet or a columnar pad with at least 13 money columns. The reason is that you need to plan income and expenses for at least one year. Since insurance payments and taxes are paid annually or semiannually, you do not want to be caught with any surprises that will disrupt your lifestyle.
You should begin by listing your income and expenses in column A. You should expand the column so that the account titles will fit in the column. The next step is to list your income for each month beginning in cell B2. List each source of income on a separate line. After listing your income, calculate the total for each month.
The next step is to prioritize your expenses. To determine the priority, you should consider the consequences of a missed payment. If missing a payment means that you will be living on the streets, you want to make that payment.
The next step is to list your insurance and taxes in the months that payments are due. These are the months that extra cash will be needed to pay these debts. One of the best ways to smooth the payments is to divide the annual payments by 12, and treat it as an outstanding check. However, for this method to be successful, you must practice self-discipline.
Since dollars saved on essential items can be used for entertainment, you should look for every budget stretcher available. Manufacturers’ coupons may not help you save for retirement, but the savings could allow you to take in a few plays or movies. Some people wait for years before treating themselves to a concert. If you allocate your money better you’ll be able to afford Willie Nelson tickets or any number of amazing shows at least once every few months.
Since knowing the exact amount for any expenditure makes planning easier, you should contact your utility companies to arrange levelized billing. If they don’t offer levelized billing, you should use a similar technique with the utilities that was suggested with taxes and insurance. You should determine the average monthly payment, and treat various amounts as outstanding checks in months you owe smaller payments.
After budgeting for the essentials, you are ready to determine the amounts that are available for entertainment. Although the budgeting for entertainment is determined last, it does not mean that entertainment is not important. Families enjoying one another in relaxing environments build relationships that are not built in any other environment.
By subtracting the essential expenses from the income, you see what is left for entertainment. If you are fortunate, you have enough to eat out, go to concerts, or do what you want to do. If there is not enough, you can do a little better with the planning.
The cost of groceries can be reduced by making a shopping list, using coupons and taking advantage of sales. Avoid impulse buying, and plan your meals. In buying clothing, you should check online for promotion codes and special deals. There are many online opportunities to save on many items, and starting to save money gets easier along the way.
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Everyone knows that small changes can add up to big savings when it comes to household spending. However, getting everyone in the family involved in reducing waste and energy costs can be a bit of a challenge. When each person in the family contributes to saving money, the entire family benefits from the positive feelings generated by working towards a common cause.
Therefore, the following tips have been designed to help each family member find a way that they can contribute to helping the family to save on everyday expenditures.
Twenty-four Hour Rule: Many families waste money on impulse purchases. This is especially common when shopping at the end of the day or with young children. Additionally, when a person is hungry, then they are more likely to grab convenience foods such as chips and microwave meals that often cost more than meals made with fresh ingredients. Young children are often tempted by small toys and candies at the check-out counter.
Therefore, family members should commit to sticking to a list and waiting at least twenty-four hours before buying something that they see on impulse. It is amazing how many of these items are forgotten before the end of the day.
Create a Competition: In order to generate excitement about savings, the entire family can make games out of saving money on energy and groceries. For example, a family could establish a coupon clipping competition to see who can find the most coupons that add up to the greatest amount of savings in a certain period of time.
Additionally, a family could also create a chart to keep track of whoever leaves the lights on in their room. At the end of the competition, whoever has the least marks could win a small treat. By making a game out of savings, family members will begin to view saving money as less of a hassle and more as a rewarding family project.
Save on Entertainment: One way to get everyone on board with saving in the family is to plan for a portion of the savings to be used on a family holiday. Of course, it is essential to continue practice good money habits even on a family splurge. Therefore, a savings program such as smartsave can be helpful for reducing the entertainment costs associated with a family vacation. Additionally, families can save on entertainment by packing lunches for day trips and sharing snacks at the movies.
When everyone in the family is involved in saving money, then even the youngest family member is able to learn how to manage their finances through savings. Simply cutting down on non-necessities, engaging family members in savings competitions and planning for a special event can all lead up to major savings when everyone works together.
I made some really bad mistakes as a teenager. My mom never taught me the importance of keeping my credit score up and that paying my bills on time would be something I needed to stay on top of. She never taught me the importance of credit cards and that if you get one, be sure and pay it off on time. By the time I was 20, I had over $6,000 in credit card debt.
I spent a great deal of my time after that trying to get a loan to pay off my debts, but because my credit had been ruined by my credit card use, no one would give me the time of day. I am 37 years old now and I am still paying for those mistakes I made in my teenage years.
Whether you have credit card debt, unpaid bills, a car emergency, or whatever you need money for, places like Bad Credit Loans can help. Bad Credit Loans is a short term loan company that can help you get yourself back on track. For me, places like this help me make my payments so I am not constantly behind.
A perfect spending history simply is not possible for many American households, especially in times like these. Even with a planned budget or spending strategies, you can still be thrown off by one unexpected car repair or other emergency when already living check to check. A short-term loan can get you to your next check when there are no other solutions.
Bad Credit Loans connects consumers to the best lenders available regardless of credit history. Many types of loans are available including personal, business, mortgage, home, student, and auto loans.
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This post is sponsored on behalf of Bad Credit Loans. All opinions listed are my own.
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Famous Footwear for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Even though we homeschool, I make it a point to still take my kids school clothes shopping every year, especially shoes
This year however, I am going to be using Famous Footwear for all my school shoes shopping, and I might even snag a pair for myself as well.
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Customers can get in and get out quickly of the Famous Footwear stores because they are not overwhelming. The staff at each store respects the customer’s time and understand that as mothers, our plates are full! In fact, you can buy 3 pairs of shoes in 20 minutes at Famous Footwear. That's a VICTORY!
Finding the coolest styles your kids want at the prices you can afford. That’s most definitely a VICTORY!
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Hi! I am Jen--a wife to the most amazing man ever and a homeschool mom to one teenager. I just graduated my oldest.
I have been blogging since 2007. I love to watch movies, spend time in the kitchen, crochet, dance, drink coffee, and lay on the beach. Between recipes, reviews, and hilarious life story moments you'll find many helpful posts on this blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
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