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5 Tips To Help You Balance Your Budget

5 Tips To Help You Balance Your Budget

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5 Tips To Help You Balance Your Budget Everyone knows that person who always seems to have their financial affairs in order. They don't struggle to pay the bills and always have the money they need to handle any situations that arise. Worst of all, they make just as much as you do, if not less. So how do these people keep a balanced budget? Read on to learn more. Keep Spending To A Minimum In order to keep your spending under control, the first thing you should do is seek out coupon codes online. These online coupon codes are readily available at Discountrue, RetailMeNot, and other similar services, to all who need them and a great way to rein in reckless spending. The next time you are at...

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LuguLake Portable Bluetooth Speaker {Giveaway}

LuguLake Portable Bluetooth Speaker {Giveaway}

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 This post is Sponsored by LuguLake but my opinions are 100% my own!  We are a houseful of people who love music.  And we have it on a lot, especially my daughters.  A few years ago, an aunt bought the girls each a boom box.  I will admit, I laughed when I saw it because it seemed like such an out of date type of gift.  However, the girls were thrilled!  One went upstairs and the other went in our family room.  Can I just tell you that they use that boom box all the time!!  It's crazy how much these girls love music and love to dance around or just play with it on in the background. They also have iPods.  And my husband and I have Android phones.  All of which have music on them.  And...

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FabKids Safari Print Spring Outfit #MyFabKid

FabKids Safari Print Spring Outfit #MyFabKid

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This post is Sponsored by FabKids but my opinions are 100% my own! I love buying clothes for my girls.  And they love getting new clothes!!  My little one loves Zebra print anything and when I saw this Safari outfit, I immediately thought she'd look adorable in it, and I was right! The latest FabKids look book is full of cute styles for the Spring and it's hard picking one I like!  But they don't only have cute clothes, but they also have cute shoes!  Another thing my girls love.... Shoes!! We are finally getting a little bit of Spring here in New England so when I told my daughter this week to dress for Spring she grabbed her new FabKids Metallic Strappy Sandals.... They have a zipper in...

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Spring into Easter with Yankee Candle {Peeps, Jelly Beans & Cake!}

Spring into Easter with Yankee Candle {Peeps, Jelly Beans & Cake!}

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 This post is Sponsored by Yankee Candle but my opinions are 100% my own! Yankee Candle is there for every season and holiday with the perfect fragrance to get you and keep you in the mood and give you holiday spirit.  I grew up in a household of home cooked meals and desserts around the holidays so a lot of these scents bring me back to my childhood... Easter included! Spring into Easter with Yankee Candle An iconic Easter treat is back with the return of Yankee Candle’s wildly popular Peeps® Collector’s Edition Marshmallow Chicks large jar candle. I absolutely love the smell of the Peeps candle.  It's smells sweet and yummy and makes me crave a Peep!   They describe it as a sweet treat...

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SNICKERS® Buy One Get One FREE Coupon #WhenImHungry

SNICKERS® Buy One Get One FREE Coupon #WhenImHungry

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias You're not you when you're hungry and SNICKERS® is here to help! Have you ever had a time when you realized that you were hungry.... and grumpy? Not feeling like yourself? A little out of sorts? Maybe you need a SNICKERS®. Head on over to the SNICKERS® Facebook page and check out the Hunger Handler App. You can take a quiz and figure out which SNICKERS® is right for you. You'll also receive a buy one, get one free coupon for any SNICKERS® variant. Don't delay, the coupon is live April 1st and only good until supplies last. If you'd like more SNICKERS®...

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Don’t forget about Lindt Chocolate for Easter

Don’t forget about Lindt Chocolate for Easter

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 This post is Sponsored by Lindt but my opinions are 100% my own! Easter is a sure sign that Spring is here and to celeberate that, Lindt always has some fun chocolates to share with your loved ones at Easter Time.  I love Lindt chocolate and have loved it for a long time.   It's very hard to stop myself once I start eating Lindt chocolate so I limit it to special occasions - like Easter! Lindt Chocolate for Easter Of course Lindt has some new products for Easter in addition to the iconic Lindt GOLD BUNNY (10 cents from each 3.5 oz bunny purchased will benefit Autism Speaks till April 5!!!), Lindt is debuting a few new offerings: Lindt GOLD BUNNY (3.5 oz and 7 oz): The iconic Lindt GOLD...

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Fun and Simple DIY Games for Kids

Fun and Simple DIY Games for Kids

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We all know how expensive it can become to get your kids the latest games and toys, especially around Christmas or their birthday. Since not everyone can afford to spend a ton of cash we thought it apt to come up with a few DIY alternatives you can try making with your kids to cut a few corners, save yourself some cash and bond with your children. Toilet Roll Bowling To start off our list, we have something simple that you can knock up in just a few minutes. All you need for this game is a couple of empty toilet roll tubes, a ball, which you can make out of wool, rubber bands, paper, or whatever you have lying around really. You and the kids then take it in turn to knock down pins. If you...

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Old Navy 30% off Online Sale

Old Navy 30% off Online Sale

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Old Navy is having an exclusive online sale where you'll save 30% off sitewide at OldNavy.com today only (3/31/15). This is the perfect time to stock up on Spring clothes and shoes too!  Did you know that Old Navy sold shoes? I love these Women's Block-Heel T-Strap Sandals.  They have a nice 3 1/2" heel and the neutral color makes them perfect with any outfit. I love this cute Women's Striped Linen-Blend Dress that comes in pink and white or blue and white!  I think the sandals would pair perfectly with this and it's the perfect outfit to bring in Spring! There is no promo code needed, the discount will be applied at checkout. Restrictions may apply.  Expires 3/31/15.

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Campbell’s® Soups for Easy Cooking Printable Coupon #WeekNightHero

Campbell’s® Soups for Easy Cooking Printable Coupon #WeekNightHero

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #WeekNightHero #CollectiveBias Campbell's® Soups for Easy Cooking is helping me survive Spring!  I can not wait until summer comes and the kids are out of school.  It's so hectic in the evenings between homework, making dinner, the dog, my husband coming home starving and now softball starts soon!  Dinner has to be something easy on these crazy days and I love using products that help make dinner quick, easy and delicious! Create real homemade meals in 30 minutes or less with Campbell's® Soups for Easy Cooking. These soups come in four flavors, helping you to create a variety of...

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Fill an Easter Basket and more at CVS/Pharmacy

Fill an Easter Basket and more at CVS/Pharmacy

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 This post is Sponsored by CVS Pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are like me, you are probably putting together your Easter Baskets this week!  I'm heading out today to complete my girl's baskets so I don't have to worry about finding the time to do it later in the week.  As the days go on, I get busier and busier and this is something I can't overlook! Luckily I have a CVS/Pharmacy right down the street and I know I can get everything I need their for their baskets.  From all ready-made baskets to build your own basket... they have it all!  They even have items that don't need to go into a basket for yourself (to indulge) or for a loved one that you want to give a chocolate...

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Vegetarian Times Magazine Only $6.99 a Year!

Vegetarian Times Magazine Only $6.99 a Year!

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Vegetarian Times Magazine Only $6.99 a Year! You can subscribe to Vegetarian Times Magazine for only $6.99 per year! You can order up to 3 years at this price! Just click THIS LINK and enter coupon code KOUPONK at check out to receive the discount.   Magazines are a great source of coupons and make great gifts too! ABOUT VEGETARIAN TIMES MAGAZINE Vegetarian Times is essential to healthy living. Each issue is filled with mouth-watering recipes, tips on making old favorites healthier, and the latest nutritional information to help you live better. Special features on health, diet, and fitness make this magazine subscription a must have for every vegetarian. New tastes and better eating await...

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Flying Etihad Air? Save Some Money

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FLYING ETIHAD AIR? SAVE SOME MONEY Etihad Airways is the second largest airline in the United Arab Emirates and fourth largest in the Middle East. It carries passengers and cargo to destinations throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Of course, we know that flying can be expensive, with the cost of fuel being what it is today, and longer flights will be that much more expensive. So, what are some ways that you can save some money while flying with Etihad Airlines? Look For Deals – There are always deals to be had for any airline, and doing some research will help you find one of those deals. Etihad's own website provides links to ongoing deals the...

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NatureSweet Glorys: Great NEW Taste with Cutting Edge Package {Recipe}

NatureSweet Glorys: Great NEW Taste with Cutting Edge Package {Recipe}

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 This post is Sponsored by NatureSweet but my opinions are 100% my own!   I love tomatoes and can't wait to grow some this summer.   I like to add them to salads and stir-frys and have them for snacks!  One of my favorite snacks in the middle of the day is some tomatoes, cheese and turkey pepperoni!   I buy NatureSweet®   Glorys™ at Stop & Shop all the time and I love the NEW packaging of these tomatoes.  You can wash them right in the package and then grab some and seal up the package to keep the rest fresh.  I love that I don't have to put them in something else and can use the packaging they come in,to store them until they are gone.  And then toss it into the recycle bin!...

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