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Sign up for Free Samples and Save

In my bedroom right now is a basket that contains a good number of samples of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, toothpaste, dental floss, and lotion. I take from the basket on a regular basis. Each sample yields anywhere from two to ten uses before the envelope, bottle or other container is discarded. I currently have enough samples to last me a few months before I have to break down and actually purchase any of these products. In the kitchen, I have samples of vitamins, granola bars, fruit snacks, protein shake packets, pain reliever (I keep medications out of reach … Continue reading →

The Dirty Diaper and Your Child’s Health

According to a New York Times article, “In a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers led by Anita Kozyrskyj found that babies born by C-Section vaginally, and that infants who were breast-fed had a different recipe of bacteria in their guts than those who were given formula.” And when it comes to health, specifically digestive heath and the immune system, it is the bacteria, or bugs, that count. Studies have long shown that children who have been delivered by C-Section have greater risks of certain illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes and obesity, as do children who were … Continue reading →

Five Steps that Will Help You Go on A Spending Break

If you have an unexpected bill, want to take care of a new purchase with cash, build up an emergency fund or just get closer to paying off your overall debt, you might want to consider going on a spending break. How much extra money you accumulate will depend on what you normally spend in any given time period plus how long you decide to stay on your spending break. Saving $500 this month is not unthinkable for most families. Before you get started with a spending break, you’ll need to have a plan to ensure the best success and … Continue reading →

Freebies from Outback, Corner Bakery, Eucerin, and More!

Freebies are fabulous! Who doesn’t love getting something for free? This blog has information about all the freebies that I found this week. It is a “box of chocolate” mix, once again. You never know what you are going to get! Outback Steakhouse is giving away free wings every “Wing It Thursday” between now and November 8, 2012. Get a free half order of wings when you make any purchase, and when you mention “Wing It” to your server when you place your order. Corner Bakery Cafe is giving away a free Bacon Tomato Mac & Three Cheese. To get … Continue reading →

Big Green Purse by Diane MacEachern

The sub title for this book is – Use your spending power to create a cleaner, greener world- and that’s just what they show you how to do. Diane explains how every dollar you spend impacts manufacturers decisions and how pointing your spending dollar can influence how products are made and the environmental impact they have. One of the examples of this change is tea. Usually tea is grown with lots of pesticides by farmers who are not paid a fair wage and whose children usually have to work in those fields. Thanks to the demand for organic teas many … Continue reading →

Amazon Launches New Pet Website

Amazon.com recently premiered a new online pet store, wag.com. Don’t go looking for Amazon shipping fulfillment or for your prime membership to apply, however; wag.com is technically part of a subsidiary Amazon bought back in 2006, and there’s no hint of Wag’s corporate owner anywhere on the site. Wag.com is a well-organized, colorful site divided into multiple sections based on the type of pet for which you want to shop. These range from dogs, cats, and small (mammal) pets to fish, birds, and reptiles. Once under a species section shoppers can then conduct their business by choosing to browse under … Continue reading →

Home-Based Business Opportunity: Shaklee

If you would like to leave the world of traditional work for the wonderful world of home-based work, there are a few ways that you can make the switch. One major decision that you will have to make is whether you would like to take the entrepreneurial path and create your own home-based business, or whether you would prefer to become a part of a business that is already established. If the latter appeals to you, there are many established businesses that provide home-based opportunities. Since there are many opportunities to choose from, make sure that you evaluate each interesting … Continue reading →

Join the CVS ExtraCare Club – Save Money On Beauty Products

How much do you spend each month on beauty products? When you take the time to really think about how many beauty products you use, it probably adds up to more money than you expected that it would. Join the CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club, and save money on all those products that make you feel more beautiful. You might have one specific brand of makeup that has become your favorite. Or, maybe you like to pick and choose from several different brands, instead. Some women will not leave their house without first taking time for their entire makeup routine, as … Continue reading →

Alternatives to Cooking with Butter

If you are like me and your best friends are fat, most notably butter and oil, you may need to make a few changes in your diet. So, can we say goodbye to our fat unhealthy friends without saying goodbye to flavor? Yes, there are healthier options that are low in fat, do not contribute to cholesterol and do not require us to live without flavor. Best of all, most of these alternatives are easy, inexpensive and products you may already have on hand. 1. “Honey, pass the honey.” Many of us start our mornings with a slice of toast … Continue reading →

You Are What You Eat

You know the old saying that you are what you eat? Well it is truer than you might think. Obviously we know that the healthier you eat, the healthier your body will be. If you feed it with junk, then your body stands at greater risk of breaking down. So if you want to look younger and feel younger, then feed your body with things that will make it look and feel better. As we get older we notice more and more changes in our body. Women tend to want that aging progression to slow down more so we might … Continue reading →