‘Tis the season of giving, and retailers and restaurants are giving back. Here is a list of businesses that are offering bonus bucks when you purchase a holiday gift card. Check back often, as I find more I will continue to add to the list. Restaurants Red Robin: Purchase $25 in gift cards, get $5Continue Reading
Willow House Very Merry Markdown
Willow House has extended their holiday markdown through December 15th, the last date to order in time for Christmas delivery! Check out the sale items here. My favorite items on the sale are from the Mario Batali Italian Stitch collection! If you’ve never been to a Willow House party before, or seen a catalog, you’reContinue Reading
Thank You God for Everything
I think that post title pretty much sums it up, doesn’t it?! I have 70 unread emails, which kind of bothers me because I prefer a more organized inbox. Even without looking at them, I know probably 68 of them have something to do with holiday shopping. Heck, even I have contributed to your inboxesContinue Reading
Starbucks B1G1F Holiday Drink
My husband called me as he was heading home from an errand on Saturday, said he was going to stop at Starbucks, and did I want anything? Mmmmm yes a Peppermint Mocha please! He made that 2 and enjoyed one himself. Starbucks is a luxury for us, we don’t indulge super often but when weContinue Reading
Organize This: School Papers
Organization is one of those traits you either have … or you don’t … or you fake it to make yourself look organized (like me!). Here’s a little inspiration! Organizing Tip for School Papers: Label 31 file folders sequentially. When you have a permission slip due, homework assignment to turn in, or a deadline forContinue Reading
Groupon – What’s all the fuss about?
I am crazy mad about Groupon! I was a ‘late bloomer’ in this area, as I am in other social shopping sites (more about that another time!). First and foremost, if you are already familiar with Groupon, then look at today’s AWESOME deal! Here’s the dealio with Groupon, if you’ve heard about it but wereContinue Reading

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