As I mentioned in my previous blog, Whats Happening at the Mall? the kids and I went to the mall Saturday. We had a lot of fun finding deals and a bunch of goodies we each wanted. I asked my eight year old daughter what she learned from this shopping trip and she said, “Always use coupons and you will get more.” I think I have a coupon queen in the making! My daughter had the most fun at Limited Too. She received $5 off her purchase because she brought in her report card and showed it to the associate. … Continue reading →

This was a shopping weekend for our household. With coupons in hand, the kids and I trekked out to the mall, Saturday. It has been a while since we visited the mall, so we had lots of fun looking at all of the new fads. I had fun looking for clearance sales on summer stuff. I spent $53.67 and received $155 worth of goodies. I am going to share what I found with you and the discounts I used. You can use these to find some great deals at your mall. Victoria Secret was the first store I went to. … Continue reading →

There is something about a room lit with candle light that says peace, love, and happiness. Candles create a mood and have a way of changing a room with a small flickering light. The moving flame calms people and sets the mood. They are, by far, my favorite way to decorate a room. So when candles go on sale, I stock up. Several candle companies are conducting clearance sales right now. This is the perfect time to get ready for the Fourth of July festivities. Many summer items are on sale. Red and white candles can also be set aside … Continue reading →

On the weekends, around our house we always try to do something fun. It usually involves packing up the car and heading out to somewhere out of the ordinary. We just moved to Central Florida, so you can imagine the stuff there is to do around here. The problem is always, MONEY. How much can we spend this weekend and stay within the budget? Usually, it’s not very much so I search for fun stuff that is very inexpensive. The kids don’t care as long as they have fun. Museums are a fun way to stretch little ones minds and … Continue reading →

Kids are out of school and getting them to read is a challenge every parent struggles with. Studies have shown that they can lose two months of knowledge over the summer if they don’t engage their brains in something other than fun. Parents don’t have to fight this battle alone. Several businesses and websites have stepped up to offer summer reading programs to kids where they can earn cool prizes and rewards. If you haven’t read Valorie Delp’s Blog, All About BookAdventure.org., you should check it out. She discusses the advantages of using this website to encourage homeschooled children to … Continue reading →

Since so many of us are having babies right now, it seems very appropriate to bring you some great clearance deals I have found at some of my favorite stores online. This is a great time for new moms to stock up on things they need for their little ones. There are also some great sales on older kids’ clothes as well. I hope you have fun exploring these sites and save big with their great deals. Kohl’s has discounted many items 60%-80% off. They still have 99cent shipping going on till June 17th. In the infants department, they have … Continue reading →

Are you looking for something to do on Father’s Day? This is a great day to get the entire family out of the house and create an adventure together. Many different places are honoring Dad by offering him a free admission. If you don’t see Dad’s favorite place listed, call them and ask if they are offering any specials. Several gardens and parks, in Florida, are offering free admission to Dad. Leu Gardens in Orlando, Florida is offering Dad a free admission to the gardens. Butterfly World, in Coconut Creek, Florida is offering free admission to any man who announces … Continue reading →