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Cooking from scratch is always fun and most times will save you money, especially if you like to use all fresh ingredients.  But finding the money to use those fresh ingredients – is tough if you are on a budget. I’ve teamed up with one of my favorite food bloggers, Jen from Savor The Thyme.  She is an awesome cook and makes most of her recipes using fresh ingredients – and organic ingredients at that!  She also loves to shop at CVS and I’ve been teaching her how to get the best deals each week for the things her family needs, in exchange for tasting some of her yummy recipes. We sat one day thinking how we can work together and help our readers to save money and cook some homemade meals...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Walmart Foundation for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. There are so many people in this world that don't know if and when they will eat again.  It's sad, it really is.  No amount of coupons will help if the money just isn't there.   Part of the problem is unemployment is very high.  Here in RI the unemployment rate is 11.7%.   That number may seem small but it really isn't.   You can look here to see the communities with the highest unemployment rate as determined by the Department of Labor Report. Feeding America helps those people and Walmart has partner with them and 4 big...

While at Blissdom last month, several bloggers were able to audition for a spot in De Wafelbakkers Talent Search to be the next pancake star.   They narrowed it down to 9 finalists and now you have the chance to vote for your favorite. Head on over to the De Wafelbakkers Facebook page and watch all 9 videos to find your favorite.  Then you can cast your vote - but you can only vote once. As most of you know I work closely with the De Wafelbakkers people and they asked me to share this with you so I hope you will vote for your favorite! Voting ends until March 26th.

Most of you know my coupon story: Our second child had just arrived and we found ourselves in need of a new roof and some car repairs. I found that using coupons helped us pay for those repairs, and eventually other things - like vacations! I want to hear your story! When and why did you start using coupons? Tell me about a trip to the grocery or drug store where you were just amazed at the amount you saved. Or... have you used coupons to help save money for a specific big ticket event or thing - like a vacation or car? Have you used coupons all your life, having been taught by someone in your family? What does your spouse think of your couponing? How has Koupon Karen helped you to save?...

The girls love Disney movies and they were excited to see Lady and The Tramp but they were even more excited when I told them that we had the chance to have our own viewing party and Spaghetti lunch! We planned on visiting our friends in New Hampshire for the day on Monday so we decided to have our viewing party with them. The kids were super excited as was my best Friend Jodi because she loves parties and decorates every chance she gets! The kids were ready to eat -- My daughter doesn't like spaghetti - she'll eat ziti, but not spaghetti - so she grabbed a bread stick first.  We had spaghetti with meatballs and sauce on the side, salad, bread sticks and sparkling grape juice - which I've...

Here is what is FREE at the Drug Stores this week. If you've found something not on this list, please Email Me so I can share it!  Thanks! [%printable-list:FreeAtDrugStores21912%]

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Since so many people are putting off vacations right now and spending time at home, I wanted to share this contest with you so you can make your yard into something more enjoyable to spend time in!  Wouldn't a yard full of beautiful flowers be a nice place to relax in?  Bulbs are the best investment since they will come back each year, and honestly the best time to buy them is at the end of the season, but who feels like it by then, after a crazy summer. On DigDropDone.com you can check out the 3 ladies that are there to help you learn.  You may even be...

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. My husband and I both wear glasses and we assume at least one of our daughter's will someday.   We used to spend a lot of new frames and lenses every two years for both of us until I discovered Zenni Optical.  You may recognize the name because I've mentioned them before as a great source for cheap eyeglasses. I wanted to share them with you again because they have something new that as a mom of small children, I can totally appreciate it!  There is nothing worse than looking through a pair of eyeglasses  that have smudges on them, especially smudges...

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