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5 Cash Back Sites to Save YOU Money

Shopping online is the most effective and most affordable way to check off that shopping list this Holiday Season! Check out the FIVE top ways to save on all of your holiday purchases! And don’t forget, these online shopping sites work all year long. Simply click on the link below, sign up for the cash …

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Famous Footwear: Back to School BOGO 1/2 Off

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  Buy One Get One 1/2 off with the Famous Footwear Back To School sale. Rewards members take an extra 20% off. Non-members take 15% off. Print your coupon to shop in-store sale through 8/17. Let us know what you score!      

The Eve of Kindergarten: A Note to My Babies

It’s Back to School! I love this time of year. The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the promise of cooler days and especially the sight of the golden yellow school bus! Today I thought I’d share a note I wrote to my twins when they left for Kindergarten five years ago. They are fifth graders …

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Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

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I’m becoming one of those! Whenever I would hear of people making their own ____(fill in the blank here)___, I would roll my eyes and assume I’d never get my act together enough to make it happen. Then came my couponing slump. Yep, we all have them. Right? I’m not alone here? It’s a hard …

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Cardstore.com: Valentine’s Just $1.49 Shipped!

  A super sweet deal for a super sweet holiday! There are so many kinds of love, and so many ways to share it. Cardstore has cards with the sweetest sentiments and the biggest smiles, so you ‘re sure to find something for every sweetie on your list, from spouses to kids to friends! Choose …

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Kat’s Reindeer: Easy Holiday Break Project!

Since I have so little artistic talent, I rely on the genius of my friends to inspire me. Here’s my friend’s project that she did with her 2 elementary aged kids. So easy and the kids love it! What you need: Nutter Butters Pretzels Chocolate Chips Red M&Ms (You could also use a Red Hot). …

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Ways to Save: Date Nights and Family Outings

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Being a frugal family, we are always looking for free, fun, family outings. Date nights are usually free or discounted as well. Here’s how to create those family memories without breaking the bank. One of my favorite ways to save and still have some fun is by checking out the town/community website for fun, free …

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Cedar Point Halloweekends! Don’t Miss Out!

My family and I had the opportunity to run up to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio to partake in Halloweekends. In September and October, Cedar Point takes shape into a fall fun-fest during the day/spooky at night amusement park. Fall decorations abound as you make your way through the park. For an extra $5, there’s …

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Homemade Pesto- Easy and Delicious

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My friend Mary Anne brought me the yummiest pesto a few weeks ago and ever since I’ve been thinking about pesto. I decided I was going to try to make some myself. Turns out it’s easy! Who knew? Here’s the recipe I used below! Let me know if you try it! Ingredients: 1 Cup of …

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