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Deals at Quizno’s, White Castle, Red Lobster, and More!

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Where will your family be dining out in the next few days? Frugal families know that it doesn’t have to cost a small fortune to take your family out to eat. Take advantage of the deals, coupons, and special offers and you will save some money! This time, I found deals at Quizno’s, White Castle, Red Lobster, and more! Melting Pot is celebrating National Cheese Fondue Day through April 11, 2013. They have a special “Buy Cheese, Get Cheese” offer. Buy 1 portion of cheese fondue and receive the second portion free. One offer can be used by 2 people … Continue reading →

Freebies on Fragrance, Justin Bieber, Beech-Nut, and More!

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It’s nice to be able to get something when it is on sale, and at a lower price than usual. What’s even better? Getting something for free! Most freebies don’t last for very long, so you have to grab them right away. Here’s a collection of freebies to get started with. Calvin Klein is giving away free samples of their fragrance “Beauty”. To get it, you need to fill in the form on their website. They will send out “one postcard sized sample per customer – while stacks last”. Gucci is giving away a free sample of their fragrance “Gucci … Continue reading →

Freebies for Beechnut, Bath and Body Works, Centrum, and More!

Everybody loves a good freebie! What could be nicer than a little something that you can try for free? It’s a great way to see if you like a particular product before you invest any money into it. Freebies are fun. This time, I found freebies for baby food, a mousepad, a photo with Santa, and more! Beechnut is giving away a free Beech-Net Stage 4/Stage 5 Toddler Welcome Kit. To get this freebie, you need to sign up for their free monthly eNewsletter. Fill out the form on their website. This is being offered “while supplies last”. Nature’s Formula … Continue reading →

Freebies from Twinings, Bath and Body Works, Perkins, and More!

Freebies are fabulous! One of the best things about freebies is that you get a little something without having to spend money on it. Freebies are a great way to try out a new product that you are interested in without having to make it fit into your budget. Here are some freebies that you can go get right now! Twinings is giving away 3 free samples of their teas. To get this freebie, select three of their teas that “suit your fancy”. Fill out the form on their website. They will mail you the tea samples that you requested. … Continue reading →

Did Your Ancestors Come From New England?

If your genealogy research revealed that your ancestors came from one of the states in the New England area, you might want to take a look at the New England Historical & Genealogical Society. It is a lending library with a lot of resources that genealogists would have an interest in. They have many journals that are available for you to view online. The New England Historical & Genealogical Society is the organization that figured out that actress Amy Poehler is an ancestor of Benjamin Franklin. The actual library itself is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and you can go visit … Continue reading →

Game Stop Has Deals on Video Games and More

I am a big fan of video games! I’ve been playing World of Warcraft for several years now, and do occasionally take the time to play some other video games on our Xbox 360 with my husband. Right now, GameStop has several sales and deals on video games, and more! GameStop sells new and used video games for PC, Mac, and many different kinds of video game systems, (including Xbox 360, Xbox, Sony PSP, Playstation 3, Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, and more). You can trade in the video games you are tired of playing, and get … Continue reading →

Teenagers and Their Bedrooms

Yesterday I decided to take advantage of my son not being home. This was my chance to get in his room and do some deep cleaning. Let’s face it, his way of cleaning and my way of cleaning are definitely not the same. There was so much dust on his furniture that I actually had to vacuum it before I could apply the spray. By the time it was over with, the cloth towel that I used was black. Gross. Then there were lots of empty containers, kitchen utensils and two loads worth of dirty clothes. I thought it was … Continue reading →

Family Reunion Planning: Budgets, Venues, and Food

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In my last post, I talked about why someone might want to plan a family reunion. This post will discuss planning for the reunion budget, venue (location), and food. Budget Unless you have recently won the lottery, you are probably planning your family reunion on a limited budget. There are a number of websites that offer free budgeting worksheets for party (and reunion) planning. The first thing you need to do when planning a family reunion budget is to make a list of everything you will need to purchase or rent. Some items that may be included on your list … Continue reading →

Staying Connected With Family Newsletters

Families don’t seem to have the same connections today as they did in the past. I’m certain that we can blame our hurried 21st century lifestyle for a lot of this. However, if you are looking for a way to keep your family connected, you may want to consider beginning a family newsletter. Family newsletters typically include things such as current happenings (births, weddings, deaths, etc.), family recipes, photos, contact information, and upcoming events. It may also be fun to spotlight a different family member in each issue. Ask your family members to send you information they would like to … Continue reading →

Homeschool Groups and Resources in Iowa A-H

Involvement with other homeschoolers is very important to a family’s success in homeschooling. Joining a homeschool network or support group in your area will make a difference in your homeschooling journey. You can find homeschooling groups as well as many homeschooling classes, and programs that your students can enjoy. In this series, we are covering homeschool groups and resources across the country. This installment will cover Iowa homeschool groups and resources, A-H. Catholic Home School Association of Omaha provides iformation and referral for Catholic parents who want to home school in the Omaha area. It is a place for members … Continue reading →