Be Cheap. But Keep It Classy.
Appendicitis ~
Amber’s candy bar bouquet that her BFF Kelsey got her for her hospital stay
My daughter had a friend over this weekend with movie rentals and girl time in mind. However, she got really sick on Saturday with what we all thought was the flu. By Sunday morning, we decided that it must not be the flu after all and we took her to the hospital where they immediately admitted her for appendicitis.
College Textbooks For Cheap ~
It’s January. You know what that means – a new college semester. Personally, I loved the college experience. I loved all of the cool things to do, cool people to experience and all of the freedom. But there was one thing I really did NOT like about the whole college thing – the high cost of my college textbooks
Where Would You Be?
If you could look ahead 10 years in your future, what would you like to see? Where would you be? Would you like for your life to be totally different? Or would you like it to be just the way it is no, save for a few years adjustments? [Read more...]
Hoarders Matt Paxton Interview ~
Many of you know Matt Paxton from the hit A&E TV Show Hoarders. But what you may not know about Paxton is that he also runs a successful cleaning service called Clutter Cleaner. Over the past 9 years, Clutter Cleaner has tackled approximately 100 homes yearly. Matt Paxton was very cool to talk to {and very busy!} and he was very open and honest about all of the aspects of his job that many might find unbearable but that he finds extremely rewarding.
GradSave Gift Cards ~
With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are shopping around trying to find that perfect present for that special person. But what do we get people? Especially kids. Another toy that they may already have or be totally disinterested in? How about trying something different this year? How about giving the gift of GradSave Gift Cards?
GradSave Teacher Appreciation Program ~
Right now, GradSave.com is kicking off the Teacher Appreciation Program in honor of teachers. GradSave would like to offer all teachers $200 in free GradSave College Savings Gift Cards for use in the classroom as rewards for students for outstanding scholarship and hard-earned improvement. Teachers are free to use these mini-scholarships at their discretion. The GradSave Teacher Appreciation Program will help your students get a jump start on their education. Teachers, $200 in GradSave Gift Cards are waiting right now for your students, and all you have to do is claim them! It’s fast and easy. And your students will love you for it!
Mike Iaconelli and Other Great Role Models ~
John Austin and Mike Iaconelli
Power Outage: How To Prepare ~
Image Credit 13abc.com
It’s one of the most power outage prone times of the year. Winter is coming and, although we are at the end of hurricane season, they sometimes still hit {as with Hurricane Sandy}. It is really inconvenient to go through a power outage, and it can be dangerous, so I have compiled a list of things that you can do to help prepare and protect your family during an imminent power outage.
School Trip To Washington DC ~
John Austin with Sheriff Andy Taylor {Andy Griffith} and Opie {Ron Howard} in Mayberry
My 12 year old son John Austin will be going on his first out of state school trip to Washington DC this Thursday. I am very excited for him but I am also nervous. They are leaving the school at 5am and it takes 5 1/2 hours to get there. However, they are only staying one night and will be back Friday at 10pm.
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Written By...
Alyssa at Giveaway Overload
Amanda at Survival Guide By The Working Mom
Dawn at Cheap Is The *New* Classy
Jen at Jenny At Dapperhouse
Kristin at Mama Luvs Books
Rachel at Roasted Beanz
Sharon at Hobbies On A Budget
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