This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RealTasteForRealLife #CollectiveBias Dinner. Again? I’m the one who prepares meals in my house so I will admit, making dinner every night can get old sometimes! One of my best tips (that I usually follow) is to keep dinner simple most of the time. Sure there are occasions to get fancy but most nights fruit and baby carrots are perfectly acceptable sides in the {Read More}
Simplify Your Kitchen to Keep it Under Control
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerfulFusionClean #CollectiveBias I’ll be honest… in my home stuff gets out of control. I also love kitchen appliances and utensils, so generally the kitchen gets pretty out of control, too. That said, some of my stuff is useful, even if I’m not using it all the time. So I hate to throw stuff out or give it away. To keep it under control {Read More}
5 Tips that Make Summer Roadtrips a Snap
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club . All opinions are 100% mine. Planning on a road trip this summer? There are so many places to go… the mountains, the beach, the desert! Do you have to choose just one? Where ever you go you want to keep it fun AND safe so I have 5 quick tips for you that will make that road trip such a success you’ll be taking another soon. {Read More}
Pasta Salad with Pesto and Chicken
Pesto Pasta Salad “This post was sponsored by ALDI as part of Influencer Activation for Influence Central.” A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of shopping at ALDI for the first time, and I LOVED it! You can see my first shopping trip here. I’ve been a part of the online frugal community for many years and over that time I have heard the praises of ALDI sung over and over. But because Southern California didn’t have any {Read More}
10 Ways to Save Money on Car Expenses
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DotComDIY #CollectiveBias Cars are expensive, but we all need them. There are ways you can shave off some of the costs, though. (You know me… always looking for easy ways to save money!) 1. Change your own oil– Changing your oil doesn’t have to be hard and it can save you quite a bit. When DIYing anything I first recommend doing some research. {Read More}
My Hubby Went Surfing…Then Called With Words I Didn’t Want to Hear
“This post is sponsored by LivRelief” In February my brother in law was in the area for business and had time to meet Jon, my husband, for dinner. They decided before dinner they would head to the beach and do a little surfing. A few hours later I got a call from Jon. He had hurt himself surfing, but he seemed to think he would be okay to go to dinner. So, I didn’t think much about it… until he {Read More}
How to Encourage a Friend Who Needs Help Saving Money
You can talk with your closest friends about anything—except money. No matter how close you are to someone, it seems that money is still a taboo topic in many circles. However, it doesn’t have to be. If you have a friend who has asked for help saving money or who seems to have spending issues, use these tips to gently encourage them without coming across as patronizing or preachy. Respect the Boundaries of Your Friendship Not all friendships are cut {Read More}
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Free Snapple® Tea at Walmart for National Tea Day
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SipYourSummer #CollectiveBias Did you know that June 10, 2016 is National Tea Day? Well it is and what better way to celebrate than by redeeming a coupon for free Snapple® Tea. Personally, I feel like tea is a pretty great thing to celebrate… since I love it! And if I can get the great taste of Snapple® Tea for FREE… all the better! {Read More}
Cotijacornocadoscuit (Cotija, Grilled Corn and Avocado Snack)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TriscuitSummer #CollectiveBias You get home from a long day… shopping, working, doing all other the things mom’s do and you’re hungry. Or at least I know I’M hungry! But you also want something just a little more substantial that opening a bag of chips. In steps TRISCUIT and the cotijacornocadoscuit. What, may you ask is a cotijacornocadoscuit (Co-tee-ha-corn-o-cado-skit)? Well, it’s easy… cotija cheese, {Read More}
Inexpensive Ways to Boost the Value of Your Home
A home is a great investment. Even if you don’t plan on selling it immediately, making your home more marketable allows you to build equity more quickly, sell your house more quickly when the time comes, and improve your enjoyment of your home. If you watch HGTV, it might seem like every home improvement project requires a budget of $10,000 or more. By planning ahead, searching the sales, and doing your research, you can invest in projects that boost the {Read More}
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