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So, this funny conversation happened at my house the other day. We were sitting on the back deck, eating fajitas, and I had just written my first post about things to buy at IKEA. As a fun conversation starter, I asked my family to guess which 10 items I had recommended. A hilarious conversation then ensued, where every member of the family was shocked and horrified that I had forgotten to include their favorite items. They asked me to reveal…
My first experience at IKEA was like being lost in a wonderland. It’s rare that I walk through any store and feel like everything around me is a bargain. It’s also rare that I walk through a store where I am so thoroughly entertained by the displays. As you weave your way through the levels of IKEA shopping, you will encounter a variety of different rooms, or even whole “apartments” that are completely staged like actual living spaces, down to…
***Live in Indiana? Check out the giveaway at the bottom of this post!** You know those days when you get a check in the mail? Like, an actual check. If the checks in the mail are bigger than the bills, that’s a really good day! Am I right? Of course I am! I have a knack for that. Ok, just kidding on that one. But I AM here to show you how to get a check in the mail, by…
Saving money is super important right? I mean, who wants to do or buy something, only to find out later that they could have gotten the same thing for less. Or, even worse, find out that there were some easy ways to save a lot of money fast that you haven’t been using? I am kinda of known for being a bit frugal. And by frugal, I might mean cheap. But that’s ok with me, because saving money on some…
Hi everyone! Just a quick post today to tell you about my new favorite way to make money while shopping online: Ebates! If you’re not using Ebates to get cash back on all your online purchases, you are missing out on some free money. When you join Ebates, you get $10 just for joining, which is awesome. Then you put the little icon in your web browser and go about your normal activities. When you go to a website to…
If you have kids, you probably also have kids artwork. Piles and piles of kids artwork. My 2-year-old can produce masterpieces unbelievably quickly. He’s also aware anytime I try to discard any of them. Sound familiar? Well, I’m on a mission to use that artwork in ways other then wallpapering the fridge. This post is the first in a series of ideas for using up all that artwork. I’m starting with my personal favorite- greeting cards. If you’re not a…
Have you ever wondered if Amazon is really cheaper then other stores? We all love the convenience, but would our dollars be better spent actually running to the store? Well, the answer is… maybe. I have found that Amazon is a great resource for many things, including reviews. But did you know that Amazon’s prices change? Yep! Sometimes they change daily. They also change based on your zip code (if you live in a higher cost of living area, you’ll…
