With the cost of food and gas on the rise, many people are finding it difficult to make affordable travel plans. That’s why it’s extremely important to plan ahead for everything on vacation, searching for savings on everything from attractions to restaurants. Restaurant.com offers discounted gift certificates at over 18,000 restaurants nationwide, making it easy to find savings at popular summer travel destinations. Most $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates sell for just $10, but through June 30th, … Read entire article »

I am racking up on the online shopping (or should I say green shopping ) deals.  I have probably completed at least half of my shopping in the last week and only made one small trip to actual shop in a real store (and that was just because I was already there).  If you are trying to bargain shop, start checking out the online sales.  Many places are also offering free or significantly discounted shipping as well. I’ve made several purchases and plan to keep shopping online through the season.  Probably the only in store shopping I’ll do this year is my traditional Black Friday shopping and that’s because it is a family tradition that I must do.  Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Shopping! … Read entire article »

For some of my family I am always looking for that unique item they don’t already have because they pretty much buy everything they want themselves. I usually do a combination of a couple scratch-offs and sometimes I buy gag gifts.  Some of my favorites have been fake scratch offs that are BIG winners, the Butt/Face soaps or towels, and makeup that appears one color but turns another when you put it on. There are so many different items.  With Christmas fast approaching (34 days), I am the lookout for a few new gifts to give out this year.  If you have any fun ideas that you’ve given before, please share with me so I can check into them. … Read entire article »

BLACK FRIDAY! Here I come! It’s a tradition in my family than my 10 year old (for the last 2 years) has decided she’s ready to be a part of (which makes shopping for her a challenge). I am constantly searching for anything Black Friday related started around Halloween. I recently found the article, 13 Days ’til Black Friday, and went whoa! I better get on the ball and actually finalize my list for each store and decide what order I’ll be hitting up the stores. Most years I start at Wal-Mart, but I am thinking I might mix it up a little this year. If not, my time at Wal-Mart will be quick as I only want a few things (and I don’t think … Read entire article »

I’ve posted in the past how finding the perfect holiday cards each year is a critical part of our fall transition. As November as approached, it is time for me to make that final critical decision of which cards I’ll choose. In the past, we did a beautiful photo card from Shutterfly that I have noticed still around a few different friends and families homes when we got visit. This year I want to do … Read entire article »