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What not to buy at Costco (Plus what you SHOULD buy and at what price)!
I have shopped at Costco for years. However when I started couponing 6 years ago I began to realize that not everything is a “good” deal at Costco. Don’t get me wrong there are some great deals at Costco…but there are definitely a few items that are on my NOT to buy list. Now with this said….let me tell you, I LOVE Costco! I have had a Costco membership for 15+ years and will probably always have one. I have found there are just so many benefits of having a Costco membership. Especially when it comes to the convenience of menu planning. I prefer to shop as little as 2 times a…
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6 Potty Training Tips to Success
I am about to potty train my fourth baby. Not only that but I also potty trained my niece and nephew – so that’s a total of 6 babies I have tried, error-ed and succeeded in the marvelous journey of potty training (no sarcasm there LOL). After trying every single method in the book, here are some of my favorite tips for potty training. Rewards Galore: As a parent I really try to stay away from this method, but when it comes to potty training all bets are off. I have found bribery to be the absolute best way to get kids interested in going potty. I have always used…
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Top 10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is natures gift that keeps on giving. It is the heal all, fix all, cook all and just all-in-one most amazing natural product. The benefits of coconut oil seem to be unlimited. Whether you are looking for natural remedies to improve your healthy, smell better or heal minor aches and pains, coconut oil is there to the rescue! Top 10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil: Cooking and baking (a great dairy free replacement to butter.) Moisturizing Lotion (as well as for Psoriasis or Eczema when used daily) Homemade deodorant or deodorant bars Eye-makeup remover Diaper Rash Ointment Cradle Cap Ointment (Massage on babies head, leave on for a few minutes and gently rinse…
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How to Prepare for the Holidays and Survive Holiday Debt
The Holidays are full of fun, great memories, excitement and unfortunately often times debt. Here are a few helpful hints for preparing your bank account for the upcoming Holiday spending and surviving the Holiday Debt. 1. Sell, Consign or Trash It Earn some extra Holiday spending money by getting rid of items you no longer need, want or are simply cluttering your home. Sell your larger items on local Trade Groups, Craigslist or have a garage sale. Your kids outgrown clothing or clothing that no longer fits your “style” can be sold at a local consignment store or sale it online at ThredUp. Phones, tablets and laptops that no longer…
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10 Family Friendly Fun Fall Activities
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Car Seat Safety Tips
These awesome Car Seat Safety Tips were brought to you by the experts at Safety 1st Did you know that September 14-20 is Child Passenger Safety Week. National Seat Check is this week on Saturday September 20th. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old, and often times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of child restraints and seat belts. Get your child’s car seat checked on September 20th and put your mind at ease with the knowledge that your child’s car seat will keep your child safe! Go HERE to find a car seat check location near you. Importance of Rear Facing…
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5 Reasons You Should Eat Chocolate Guilt Free
Eat chocolate guilt free from this day forward! A chocolate a day keeps the crazy mom away! Chocolate not only keeps women (me) sane. It actually has health benefits. I have included 5 reasons chocolate is actually good for you. Even if you are trying to lose weight you may find that eating a few bites of chocolate each week will actually only benefit your weight loss! So let go of that guilt and let yourself indulge (in moderation)!!! Did you know that Chocolate… Fills You Up: Dark chocolate is rich in fiber. So it will fill you up and decrease your hunger and cravings. Makes Your Heart Healthier: Research as…
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How to coupon – after experiencing burn out!
Burned out with couponing? Let’s talk about it! Ok let’s be honest couponing was all a craze for awhile. Once Extreme Couponing came out things just got plain crazy. I will admit I went from couponing as a hobby, love and extra curricular activity – to simply not wanting to even deal with it anymore. I have spent the past two years living off my small stockpile that I moved across country (I donated 3/4th of my stockpile, about $20k in products). I just haven’t wanted to take the time to learn new stores, clip coupons and “find” new deals for my family. Add those “feelings” with the fact I…
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5 Tips for Saving on Back to School Supplies
With four kids in the house I know the pain of shopping for back to school supplies, clothes, shoe’s…the works. It is not cheap, and there is no way around having to pay for the supplies you need. However, I have a few awesome tips that could save you hundreds. Make a list: As soon as you can get your hands on a back to school supply list for each of your kids grades, start writing up a general MASTER list of total supplies needed. This way when you are out shopping or looking for deals you don’t miss out on the total number of pencils, scissors, crayons, etc you need.…
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What are the best ways to print and access FREE coupons from home you ask???? I’ve got answers!!!
Ok first of all everything I promote to you I have tried or currently use myself…I try to only promote products I myself would like. I am not here just to blabber your ears off….I truly want to help you!!! Many of you have asked or wondered “why is the coupon in the post I want not there when I try to print it?” Well unfortunately coupons have a print limit. Once the coupon has reached the number of prints the manufacture has delegated to that coupon the coupon gets removed. Also at the beginning of each week often times there are coupons that get added…and of course coupons that disappear. Then there…
