Have Kids...Will Coupon!

Financial Stresses of a Baby

2013-04-09T23:50:53Z

Preparing to give birth was a fantastic experience for me. I am a regular nerd when it comes to organization and preparation. I read so many blogs and books to help understand what having a baby would entail. I planned as much as I could: financially, physically, emotionally… I knew that I wanted to be [...]

Four Ways To Save Money On Makeup

2013-04-09T23:45:12Z

Most women apply make-up to their faces every morning in order to get a more mature look that enhances their best features. Eye shadow makeup, mascara, lipstick, and eyeliner are just a few examples of products that women use to turn their features into eye-catching works of art. As with many products, it’s typically true [...]

Is North Carolina the place to be?

2013-03-16T14:40:27Z

I recently had a dear friend move from around the corner all the way back to her home state of North Carolina. I was so sad to see her go but she tried to help me feel better about it by telling me that I always had a vacation spot with free lodging (FREE? I [...]

I am a promotional tote bag junkie

2013-03-15T01:39:53Z

Hi my name is Francine and I have a slight addiction to tote bags. There, I said it! That felt good but it still doesn’t change the fact that I must have at least a hundred tote bags stored in my home, my car and my husband’s car and office. I guess it doesn’t help [...]

Ever wonder what strollers celebrities are using?

2013-03-09T14:30:03Z

Do you only use Eco-Friendly products?

2013-03-08T21:22:01Z

Ever since I had my first child, I have been detoxifying my home. I learned rather quickly how important it was to remove toxic chemicals from my home as soon as my first born became mobile. Babies and toddlers touch everything, put everything in their mouths and if that weren’t reason enough, they tend to [...]

I love my Honda

2013-03-08T02:21:20Z

I never thought of myself as a Honda girl. I have had my share of new cars but after the “new car smell” died, my eyes would start to wander to the next, better car. Before I married my husband I had four different makes of cars (to his one) and I thought I would [...]

Did you know that Best Buy has an electronic recycling program?

2013-03-01T01:31:18Z

Spring is almost here and do you know what that means? Spring cleaning time! Every year I use this time of year as an excuse to get rid of all the clutter that has accumulated in my home over the past year. I hate to just throw anything out so I am always looking for [...]

Daydreaming

2013-02-25T01:00:35Z

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you suddenly came into a lot of money? Would you travel? Help your friends and family? Donate to a cause? How about moving to a more luxurious home? It’s been cold and miserable these last few weeks and I have been stuck in the house [...]

Moving musings

2013-02-24T01:45:35Z

Today I spent the day online checking out all the places I would rather be than in my current state. Right now, it is FREEZING out and place like warm, sunny Florida sounds awfully nice. As I sipped some nice, hot tea I took virtual tours of beautiful places like Orchid Island Golf And Beach Clubs and [...]