November 2011

“You do it UNTIL”

by Jill on November 30, 2011

Last night I couldn’t sleep so I clicked on the tv and found Dr. Phil. The theme of the show was “Pursuing Your Dream” or something like that. Only it wasn’t really  about following your dream, it was about being selfish. The show featured two families. In one family the husband quit his job just [...]

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If you were on the fence about selling on eBay this new series of REAL LIFE families should push you over! The O’ Brien family, of Westfield, Indiana, had just relocated for a job that was eliminated soon after the move. With a new baby, the two income family  had dropped to no income and [...]

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Organize your household bills with Manilla

by Jill on November 29, 2011

Tired of bills? Me too. Mortgage is due on the 1st. Car payment is due on the 22nd. Energy is due on the 13th. Water is due somewhere in between. Trash is due quarterly. And so it goes… Manilla is a FREE web based program that allows you to link all your household accounts into [...]

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There are exactly four weeks minus one day until Christmas. If you are still stressing about money for gifts… I’ve said it before, well, technically, I haven’t actually said it but… I’ll say it again “If you haven’t jumped on the eBay selling bandwagon you are missing out.” I have made over $300 net (after [...]

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I am not sure I have been as excited about a review and giveaway as I am about this one. The folks over at Steve Spangler Science probably think I have a few screws loose and I might, but…. THAT is how excited I was. Big Bag of Science We got the chance to review [...]

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Being Thankful

by Jill on November 23, 2011

Being thankful doesn’t always come easy. In fact, it can be the hardest thing to do sometimes. Being thankful for trials, tribulations, loads of laundry and stinky feet? I hope that being thankful comes very easy to each and every one of you today – even if it is only for one day. Happy Thanksgiving [...]

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Thanksgiving coupons

by Jill on November 22, 2011

If you haven’t finished your grocery shopping for the big meal there are a few coupons on Coupons.com that might interest you! PS The Pillsbury pie crust, crescent rolls and Chex cereal are on deal at Kings through the end of today PLUS free milk!! See this post for details. $1.00 off two boxes Chex [...]

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Invisalign Teen: All about it

by Jill on November 20, 2011

I recently asked on facebook how many of you and/or your children had worn braces. The response was overwhelming. I am looking at the need for orthodontics for at least two of the boys and I can really use them on my bottom teeth as well. And I’m leaning toward going with Invisalign treatment for [...]

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Doodle Roll Review

by Jill on November 20, 2011

Doodle Roll is a all-in-one paper & crayon drawing activity kit for kid age 3-8! How cool is it to have the paper, and the crayons in a small self-containing kit? It’s so convenient in fact that you can throw it in any purse, diaper bag, man purse……… and have it all right at your [...]

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Target and Purina Tidy Cats have teamed up to offer you a great deal for cat owners.  Beginning Nov. 15, 2011 through the holiday season*,  cat owners who purchase a jug of Tidy Cats Premium Scoop Solutions (Breathe Easy, Power Blend or Small Spaces) at Target will receive an on-pack offer for two FREEcans of [...]

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