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Tips for Teaching Teens to Bargain Shop I took my daughter to Plato’s Closet today, and we left with 3 tops and 1 pair of jeans for $39! Yes…it was a lesson on budgeting for her from her mom, the money saving expert! Yes…they were all the brands she loves: American Eagle, Hollister and … Read more
If you want to try a new restaurant in a state you’ve never visited, would you go without Google maps? I didn’t think so. Why, then, would you ever go through life without a budget? After all, a budget is your road map to an important place, namely financial independence. Far too many live without … Read more
Interesting question with an interesting answer. According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot and All You Magazine…the answer is: YES! 4 out of 5 people said they would continue to use money-saving shopping tactics even if money were not a concern. They would continue to look for sales, shop clearance racks and use coupons. I’m … Read more
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Attention military personnel…flash your id and wear your uniform to save money with this list of military discounts. My friends at GiftCardGranny.com have put together an exhaustive list of military discounts. List of Military Discounts Aeropostale – 20% off with military id Best Buy – 10% off with military id … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Breyers Gelato Indulgences for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When you see the tab at the end of the evening, there’s not much to love about a date night out. Driving in circles looking for a parking space, waiting for a table at … Read more
Take advantage of fresh summer produce and whip up this delicious Black Bean Salsa Recipe with fresh corn. It’s delicious served with tortilla chips or try it as a festive side salad.
Before we start, you must face reality. An HGTV decorating crew is not going to descend upon your home and transform it overnight. Got it? Good. Let’s let this budget decorating party started! 7 Tips for Decorating on a Budget Be a Copycat Collect pictures of rooms you love. This can be as simple … Read more
Cheap & Cheerful is the term I use for great gifts that will put a smile on someone’s face without costing you a fortune. Each of these gifts is clever and thoughtful without screaming “cheap!” It’s the end of the school year, and we could all use Cheap & Cheerful gift ideas for teachers! I’ve … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nature’s Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The City Girl Gardener (that’s me!) has officially declared herself a container garden expert. The City Girl Gardener has not a blade of grass in her backyard, but that didn’t stop her from planting … Read more