Now that 2013 has come to an end, I’m looking at how we did financially over the year, specifically with trying to pay off debt. I said I would be more forthcoming with numbers so this is a big leap for me. Please, don’t judge. I share this so that I can keep myself accountable […]
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2014! With each new year comes reflections on the previous year and resolutions for the new year. What am I reflecting on? Money. Panicking somewhat, but that is a kind of reflecting right? Here’s my resolutions for 2014: 1. Don’t panic so much. I have lots of prayer on the […]
Now that Christmas has passed I can finally show ya’ll the gifts that I made for my family this year! Frugal gifts are the best kind of gifts to give, but no one likes a random cheap gift. Giving frugal and thoughtful gifts hits the right stride so I started brainstorming. Inspired by state logo items […]
Online surveys and mystery shopping get a bad rap. Many people think that they are just scams but there are really some great (and legitimate) companies out there that will pay you for your time and effort. And to prove it, here’s what I earned from online surveys and mystery shopping last month, among other […]
It’s that time of the year. Even before Thanksgiving stores were piping in Christmas tunes and setting out wreaths, ornaments, and “Perfect Stocking Stuffer” signs. Some may groan. I am giddy. I freaking love Christmas and I love Christmas shopping. I really enjoy shopping anyway (check out my fashion blog!) and I love scoring great […]
My post Health Over Money is featured today on BlogHer! I am flattered that BlogHer would pick my article to feature and I think that the conversation about the personal effects of health care costs is a very timely conversation to have, both for me personally and in the wake of the Affordable Care Act. […]
Secret is offering a great deal right now! They are offering a full size Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant, a coupon for a second stick, free Proctor & Gamble coupons and a free sample of Olay Fresh Effects, all for FREE! You just have to pay $4.99 for shipping and handling. That’s way less than the […]
Checking the mail seems like a harmless activity. Maybe even hopeful. Did you get a birthday card? That package from Amazon you were waiting on? You excitedly open the mailbox door and instead you see it. A medical bill. In a huge amount. So huge that you cannot possibly pay it by the time it’s […]
Marketforce is a leading mystery shopping company and is widely known and respected. They have a wide variety of industries which they provide shops for including grocery stores, restaurants, fast food, clothing stores, and banks. Marketforce is my favorite mystery shopping company. I do the majority of my mystery shops each month with them and have had […]
What have I learned from daily blogging for NaMoBloPo this month? That I am a failure. More accurately, I lack follow through. That or my life gets in the way of blogging. I don’t really think that’s a bad thing though. You see. I love blogging because it’s fun, it allows me to express myself, […]