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Facebook Privacy Policy Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:19:00 +0000

Facebook changes their privacy policy quite frequently. It can be challenging to remain vigilant. Are you aware that with the rollout of the latest version of Facebook, in recent months, all...

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Free National Park Week

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:29:00 +0000

Looking for something fun to do, while sticking to your budget? There are 392 national parks offering free admission, from April 17th through the 25th. This is a great opportunity to tap into some...

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Free Starbucks April 15th

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:10:00 +0000

On Thursday April 15th, bring a reusable travel mug into your local Starbucks and enjoy a free brewed coffee. Help save a tree and save the environment. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Please Note:...

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Have You Called Your Mother Lately?

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Initially I posted this on my Facebook page. It struck a chord with moms and grandmas alike. OK, so you have kids, and you think they'll stay little forever. And then you blink, and presto they...

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Ultra Easy Recipe for Homemade Applesauce

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:13:00 +0000

I make this recipe from October until early spring. My refrigerator is always stocked with a container of homemade applesauce. It couldn't be any simpler to prepare, so easy, in fact, that I tweeted...

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Budget Friendly Sites for the College Student and Graduate (and their parents!)

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:39:00 +0000

A new type of site has been cropping up which offers a daily discount to a variety of options in your area: restaurants, entertainment, services, retail, and more. Here is how it works: You register...

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A Chocolaty Chili Recipe Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:04:00 +0000

In time for the big game, I am reposting my recipe for chocolaty chili, which recently appeared in a few local newspapers. Give it a try, and let me know what you think. Do you have a favorite chili...

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Time for a Recipe: Black Bean Burritos

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 14:19:00 +0000

By special request, I am posting another quick and easy recipe. Black Bean Burritos 1 T. olive oil (or any oil spray) 2 cloves garlic, minced (or more) 2 T. scallions, minced (can substitute one...

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Send a Free Card to the Troops

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:17:00 +0000

Once again this year, Xerox is mailing cards to the troops. Take a moment and check out this site to select a free postcard to send to military personnel stationed abroad. It only takes a moment to...

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Holiday Steals and Deals

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:12:00 +0000

OMG....have I got deals for you! Megabus.com is offering 100,000 free seats (that’s right FREE!!) on bus rides between January 6, 2010 and March 16, 2010. And we thought the $1 fare was a steal....

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Time to Make the Latkes (potato pancakes)!

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Chanukah snuck up on me this year; I totally lost track of time. With the first night of Chanukah only one week away (Friday night December 11, 2009), I am reposting a recipe for potato latkes...

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What to do with the Leftover Cranberries (This one’s for you, Sarah)

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:48:00 +0000

Since cranberries are seasonal and only available for a few more weeks, at most, I often purchase a few extra bags and store them in the freezer for later use. However, if you are like me, you may be...

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Weekly Deals Abound!

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:56:00 +0000

This coupon is good for 30% off at Gap, Gap Outlet, Old Navy, Banana Republic, or Banana Republic Factory Store, today and Sunday. Get a free Alouette brie cheese with this coupon. OOO….yum….baked...

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Another Thanksgiving Recipe: Cranberry Pake

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

As I mentioned in last week’s posting, my daughter requested some favorite family recipes for her Thanksgiving dinner. Here's a simple, seasonal dessert, that packs a flavorful punch. This recipe,...

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Friday Freebies and Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Longing for some snail mail in your college mailbox? Fill out this form for a free sample of Kellogg's Special K cereal. Register to receive a free Starbucks coffee on your birthday. Planning ahead...

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Renters Insurance

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:44:00 +0000

You finally graduated college. No more dorm living! Inevitably, you are rejoicing in the new independent lifestyle that apartment living affords. Now is the time to consider insuring your personal...

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Thinking Ahead to Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:29:00 +0000

My daughter recently moved across the country and won’t be joining us for Thanksgiving this year. She has plans to share the holiday with friends and emailed a request for some of her favorite...

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Wizard of Oz Available Free Online Today Only

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:15:00 +0000

Feeling like a lazy Saturday? It's a good day to relax with a movie. For a 24 hour period, beginning at 9 a.m. today ET, Netflix is offering the opportunity for anyone in America to watch The Wizard...

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Free Theatre Tickets: Going Quickly

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:50:00 +0000

Free Night of Theatre 2009 is offering 75,000 FREE tickets to shows across the country. Unfortunately, some cities (i.e. NYC) began taking reservations yesterday so the pickings may be slim. Other...

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October: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Other Events

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:56:00 +0000

To start this posting on a serious note, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. NBCAM is celebrating its 25th anniversary. While it promotes awareness in October, NBCAM hosts a year round...

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Did Somebody Say Free Coffee?

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:00 +0000

Starting Friday, October 2 and continuing through Monday, October 5, Starbucks is taste testing their new instant coffee, Via Ready Brew, against their fresh-brewed Pike Place Roast. Enjoy the taste...

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More Money Saving Tips From Google

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:35:00 +0000

Google is amazing! It offers so many different venues; it's impossible to remain current with all of them. This article on CNNMoney.com, Five Ways Google Can Save You Money, posted by Ismat Sarah...

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Weekend Freebies

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:17:00 +0000

One benefit from the current economy has been the noticeable increase in coupons luring you to shop or eat out! Borders has an abundance of coupons this weekend, expiring on Monday, the 28th. Scroll...

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Ways to Save While You Continue Your Job Search

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:12:00 +0000

There’s no question that the current job market is challenging for even the most qualified college grads presently seeking employment. So much for stating the obvious! This is truly a market that...

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An Abundance of Freebies to Welcome You Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Mom) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:11:00 +0000

After a short hiatus, the blog is back! Special thanks to those subscribers who gently nudged me to rekindle the blog. So much to write….where to begin….. How about a bunch of freebies and...

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