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15Jun/12Off

Our Favorite Things: The Father’s Day Edition

Posted by Dawn Anderson

Happy Father's Day weekend. Here are a few things to help you save money, be more productive and put a smile on your face.

  1. Nap time-I wish I had one of these Womb Chairs NOW. Just imagine how much more productive you would be after a little nap. :-)
  2. Inflation-What is it and how to protect yourself from it.
  3. Gold Digger-What to do when dad marries a gold digger.
  4. Affordable Gifts for Dad- Skip the tie this year with these meaningful and affordable gifts.
  5. Make it real-Funny and free Father's Day e-cards.


11May/12Off

Our Favorite Things: Mother’s Day 2012

Posted by Dawn Anderson

Happy Mother’s Day! Celebrating Mom doesn’t have to be expensive! Here’s ways to show mom some love on a budget.

Mother’s Day Freebies-Caribou Coffee, Ikea, Ruby Tuesdays, Starbucks, Bath and Body Works, Olive Garden, Denny’s, Champps, Hooters, TCBY and California Pizza Kitchen are all offering freebies and discounts.

Moms’s Rule-Create and send a free e-card and plant a virtual flower from TodayMoms.

Mother’s Day Brunch-How to create a memorable Mother’s Day brunch.

Under $25-Afforable Mother’s Day gifts on Etsy.

Stretching the budget-Ways to honor mom without spending a lot.



23Dec/11Off

Our Favorite Things – 12/23/2011

Posted by Dawn Anderson

Everyone is in holiday mode so here’s a list of our favorite gifts this year.

  1. Organizational gift – A chalkboard wall calendar with memo area made from vinyl wall decals is a great way to stay organized.
  2. Messy eater gift – A cute mini robot vacuum will cheap up your messes with a touch of a button.
  3. Budget conscious/green consumer gift – Save money and the environment with these fashionable, reusable lunch bags from Lunchskins.
  4. Gadget Guru Gift – Now you can keep your hands warm and use your iPhone, iPod or other touch screen device with the Tec Touch gloves designed to work with touch sensors.
  5. New baby gift Affordable, natural baby care products that are SLS-, phthalate- and paraben-free.


9Dec/11Off

Our Favorite Things-12/9/2011

Posted by Dawn Anderson

It's hard sticking to a budget, especially around the holidays. Here are some interesting, low cost ways to keep your holiday spending down.

  1. Start a tradition-Holidays are about traditions. Moneyning has some inexpensive traditions you can start with your kids.
  2. Get creative-MyDollarPlan offers 5 alternative and creative gift giving ideas.
  3. Cut spending-Nine easy tricks to cut your spending today via DumbLittleMan.com
  4. Have fun-Wisebread offers these 14 fun winter staycations.
  5. Save on Everything-Kiplinger.com offers their best of everything list.