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Raising a Savvy Saver
Sep 23, 2010 | 11:47 am
My daughter is five. When her new teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, she replied, "a shopper girl." Oh, my.Honestly, I don't know where she gets this shopping gene, or for that matter, the absolute love of sugar.Wherever I go - the grocery store, Target, Goodwill - my bill winds up $10 higher when she shops with me. I recognize this is a problem on many levels.So, I've tried to start teaching her the value of money....
How To Throw a Money-Making Yard Sale
Jun 18, 2010 | 11:31 am
If you've got too much stuff, plan a yard sale. Occasionally, even the yard sale junkie has to have her own sale to get rid of the overflow! My husband is threatening a moratorium, so as I'm planning my own sale, I thought you could use these tips to get the most from your sale too....
Finn's Finds Memorial Day Sale
May 24, 2010 | 1:50 pm
I love this website - adorable clothes, toys and accessories for your little one! I plan to take advantage of this deal and buy some baby gifts."Finn's Finds focuses on unique brands from around the world, emphasizing simplicity, quality, special details, and use of unpredictable colors." ...
The SunnySaves! $100 Summer Sweepstakes!
May 19, 2010 | 7:26 am
How would you spend $100? A hundred cups of coffee, a new dress + shoes, donate it to your favorite charity, go to a fancy pants dinner, save it for a rainy day…Contest Rules:It’s easy – just enter the contest for your chance to win. Share it with friends for good karma to come! For extra entries you can:...
5 Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts on a Budget
Apr 27, 2010 | 1:36 pm
No one wants to feel like a cheapskate on Mother’s Day, after all, this woman raised you from cooing infant to insipid teenager to (hopefully) a respectable adult! You can show mom how much you care with a meaningful gift that won’t break the bank. Mom will be proud!...
Mother's Day Deals at Layla Grayce
Apr 26, 2010 | 7:51 pm
I love Layla Grayce and they have done a fantastic job with their Mother’s Day boutique - they have categorized their fabulous gifts by type of mom! They have gifts for moms on the go, moms who love to cook, new moms, romantic moms, moms who love to read, moms who love to entertain, and trend-setting moms....
Swap It!
Apr 12, 2010 | 12:13 pm
Look for tot swaps in your area; most are held seasonally in the spring and fall. The premise: you give something you no longer need in exchange for something you do need. So, if your child has outgrown her bouncy seat but needs a swing, you can look for an equal swap without spending a mint. If you don’t have an organized local event, you can host your own among friends. Or, you can swap online at TotsSwapShop.com....
Swaptree.com
Feb 18, 2010 | 1:22 pm
Picture this scenario: you have loads of books gathering dust on your shelves, your kids have a required summer reading list and you would like to find the perfect novel for that lazy day at the beach. Now, picture a perfect solution: swap out the books you will never read again for the ones you want at Swaptree.com! With a great selection that grows by the minute, if there's a book you or your children want, odds are you can get it on Swaptree for FREE. You can also trade music, DVDs and games....
The Gift Closet
Jun 1, 2009 | 12:20 pm
Failing to plan often means a hit to the wallet. For example, you forget to buy a birthday present for your daughter's best friend and now you have 2 hours to find something meaningful. So, you stop by the nearest boutique and buy something full-price. Although it looked great wrapped in fancy paper with a bow that the child immediately ripped to shreds, you didn't really mean to spend $30 on a toy....
Yard Sale Savings
May 29, 2009 | 10:00 am
Saturday morning dawns – and I mean dawns – at 6:30 am. If my kids are “sleeping in” at this point, I hurriedly throw on yesterday’s clothes, brush over my teeth just enough to clear the fuzz, grab a cup of coffee and run out the door to hit the best yard sales in town. More often than not, they aren’t sleeping in. ...
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