Start Your New Year Off Right By Minimizing Debt

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Debt is one of the biggest troubles facing most American families these days. Families are struggling to make car payments and high monthly mortgages, and many are taking on even more debt by sending their kids to college. In fact, the debt crisis has become so severe that the Federal Reserve's July report noted that the total U.S. revolving debt was a staggering $793.1 billion, 98 percent of which belonged to credit cards with the average American household having nearly $16,000 in credit card … [Read more...]

Earth Day Gardening Plans & Homemade Insecticide

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Are you planning on planting a garden?  Last year I built a small raised garden bed and it was so easy to do.  You don't need a lot of space and the raised bed created a fertile, well-drained area even though my existing ground had poor  soil and drainage.  If you want your own fresh veggies and have a restricted space, a raised bed is the perfect option to meet your growing needs. You can either purchase the already kits containing the material you need or buy some untreated lumber and … [Read more...]

CreaClip Saving You Money While Giving Professional Results

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When I was in my 20's I had a very bad experience at the hairdresser's and it scared me from ever getting my hair professional styled plus cut ever again.  The woman gave me a kinky perm and kept the solution on too long.  My hair ended up badly damaged and had the consistency of mashed potatoes.  Trying to salvage what was left of it,  she decided to cut away as much of the burnt hair as she could.  My long  beautiful  hair was turned into a short hair style that resembled a frizzy … [Read more...]

Don’t Be A Scrooge- Holiday Tips & $10 Off Disney’s A Christmas Carol Coupon!

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In celebration of the November 16th DVD, Blu-ray and 3D release of Disney's A Christmas Carol,  Disney has sent me some fun holiday tips to share with you!  Don't be a Scrooge this holiday season and follow these simple yet wise gifting tips from gift expert Robyn Spizman, entertaining tips from Kate Paul of Food Ink and traveling tips from CBS News Traveler Editor Peter Greenberg. Don’t Be a Scrooge! In the midst of a sluggish economy, high unemployment rates and rising airfares, … [Read more...]

MySavings Media- Monetize Your Blog With Legitimate Offers

A few days ago I touched briefly on the subject of finding blog sponsorship programs.  Today I want to share how you can generate some revenue by offering your readers free samples, coupons, and money saving offers by joining affiliate programs. MySavings Media One of my favorite affiliate networks happens to be MySavings Media Super Affiliate Program.   They specialize in only legitimate,  attractive brand name offers, Free Samples, and Printable Coupons.  This ensures your users … [Read more...]

Walmart Great Value Products – How Do They Compare?

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My family is a one income household,  and we have felt the full thrashing of the weak economy.  Cutting back is important and saving money on grocery items helps make our dollars stretch to be able to place more food on the table.  If I don't have a coupon to bring a name brand item below the cost of a generic product, I will try and grab the money saving product instead. Recently I was sent some Walmart Great Value products to sample and asked to give my opinion.  The items I tested and … [Read more...]

Homemade Pie Spice Air Freshener

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I love autumn and all the special gifts it brings.  The apple festivals, beautiful foliage, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving, and the sweet aroma of fresh baked apple pie make it my favorite time of the year. Try this homemade aromatic mixture to give your house a homey  fresh baked apple pie scent and help get you in the mood for fall.  It only costs a few pennies to make and beats the smell of pricey commercial room fresheners. 3 cups water 6 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 6 pieces dried … [Read more...]