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List of Deal Websites worth your while

List of Deal Websites worth your while

If you are not using many of the deal sites (daily or otherwise), you should be!  I have used these kinds of sites to help us get aquainted with new businesses, save money at places we already love, and to get the most out of our vacations.  Not too mention, the daily sites often send the deal right to your inbox to save the hassle of searching; as for the other sites, I make a point to check out current deals at least a month.  Deals vary by site yet restaurants, entertainment, beauty services, fitness, and so much more are the common categories showcased. Many of these sites have at least 50% off the deals and I have seen some as much as 86% off.  Examples of deals we have found:  half off gift certificates that we used on an already discounted hotel stay,...

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Stepping Stones Together Review

Stepping Stones Together Review

I believe that parents are a child’s first teacher, which is why I have agreed to start a one year Stepping Stones Together membership with two of my boys.  As parents, we should be equipped with resources to encourage our child’s love of learning whether we are homeschooling or sending our child to school. Stepping Stones Together has come up with a convenient program that focuses on using 220 high-frequency words and 95 pronouns.  According to Stepping Stones Together website, “Studies indicate that these high-frequency words make up between 58-75% of all words in children’s books. Early readers often reach frustration thresholds before learning how to read due to their struggle with high-frequency words.  Research suggests that in...

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subway: gluten free?

subway: gluten free?

gluten free options may be coming to Subway Read this! article. i love that companies are realizing the need for gluten free; however, i hate how many of them have limited options and/or no clue about avoiding cross-contamination. Guess we will wait and see…I wish them the best of luck expanding! Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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CSN review & giveaway

CSN review & giveaway

With the start of the new year, there are so many lifestyle changes that people are considering.  No matter what your goal is, I have a site to help you find solutions at reasonable prices .  CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find kitchen necessities, modern bedding, storage/organizations, and so much more!  Courtesy of CSN stores, I am hosting a giveaway for $25 promotional code that can be used at any of their 200+ stores.  CSN offers such great deals that you don’t have to sacrifice quality.  To me, saving money isn’t necessarily about finding the best price, but finding the best price of a good quality, durable product. Here are some ideas of what I found for around $25 (including shipping): Zevro Smart Space Single...

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One day at a time

One day at a time

Last night was a disaster.  We do not eat out very often at most 1-2 nights a month; however, I was feeling like taking a night off.  Anyways, we brought the food home, enjoyed, and about bedtime the incident happened.  I was enjoying my nightly tub when Hunter runs downstairs crying he has to go and then pooped on the floor.  The hardest part is that as a 3 year-old he is so hard on himself.  He just kept saying, “I tried to make it, but I couldn’t” & “I am sorry I didn’t clean it up”.  All the while, I am reassuring him that accidents happen and that no body expects him to clean it up.  He is fully potty-trained yet he has these contamination incidents that leave him feeling embarrassed.  When we were preparing...

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Lesson on healthy living + environmentally friendly = our new gadget (Sodastream)

Lesson on healthy living + environmentally friendly = our new gadget (Sodastream)

All I wanted for Christmas was a Sodastream machine and thanks to Sodastream I received an unexpected package after Christmas.  This is one of those items that you wonder if it is as convenient and delicious as you expect.  The answer…Yes & Yes. There are so many things that have made this machine quite addictive such as: •Compact size •price = 25 cents/can •No more searching the newspaper for the current pop sale •With the reusable plastic bottles, we no longer have to store & recycle the bottles/cans •Energy efficient:  No batteries, no electricity, no plumbing •Over 30 flavors Setup was surprising simple and using it is even easy for the kids (supervised, of course). Instructions: 1.  Pour Chilled water into reusable bottle 2....

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Lunch Time

Lunch Time

I pride myself on my ability to encourage my family to eat healthy and delicious foods.  As babies, they all had homemade baby food.  As toddlers/children, I have encouraged them to help me choose foods and cook.  Now that Dylan has started kindergarten, the problem is that he wonders why he doesn’t get the pre-packaged, processed foods all his friends eat?  Now that my baby is out of the bubble, he is seeing there are more options.  He has gotten to the point that he has been refusing lunch even his favorites.  I bought a cute Thomas the train bento-type boxes.  Let him pick out what he wants.  I know that he will figure out he has to eat; however, it is very frustrating especially when he comes home complaining he’s hungry. Tomorrow I am...

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