By now I am sure you know that we love online shopping and now we love FreeShipping.com. A few years ago a delivery guy asked if we ever bought stuff at the store. I smiled as I said yes, but I'll happily admit that I even buy toilet paper online if I can! As we are into the … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2014
The Office Depot OfficeMax: Black Friday Survival Guide
Office Depot OfficeMax's lowest prices ever are coming soon ... are you ready? We are getting excited for the deals coming up. We have starting making our lists for the kids and family. I have a serious love for flow charts and this graphic from Office Depot OfficeMax is a great … [Read more...]
I Can Be a Computer Engineer
Last Wednesday, I suddenly saw women I interact with on Facebook posting about a Barbie computer engineer book. I quickly realized that they were complaining about how crappy the book was and how it showed Barbie needing help not looking to solve her own problems. I started … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Lower Car Insurance Costs
We are excited to feature a sponsored post about making car insurance decisions. You shouldn't go anywhere without car insurance, but it can be an expensive investment to make. Here are just seven ways to find a good deal and reduce the cost of your monthly premiums. 1. … [Read more...]
Chick-fil-A Dress-Up: Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap
I am a member of the Chick-fil-A Moms Panel. No product or compensation was received for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. My kids love going to Chick-fil-A. Heck, who's kidding here? I love going to Chick-fil-A, too! Milkshakes, sweet iced tea, chicken … [Read more...]
Individual Pumpkin Cheesecake with International Delight
If you've been following Simply Budgeted for a while, you know that we hate to let anything go to waste. That includes our International Delight coffee creamer and the bottles. I really love to use the different International Delight flavors to make easy treats to share with … [Read more...]
An Updated Box of Chocolates
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MovieNight4Less #CollectiveBias Whenever I go to Walmart, I wind up walking past display after display. Candy, cookies, donuts, inexpensive medicines, more candy, and … [Read more...]
Turkey in Disguise
Have you heard about Turkey in Disguise? Trisha over at MomDot created a fun printable for this activity. Turkey in Disguise is a fun activity where your kids color a turkey into something else. Mr. Turkey doesn't want to become Thanksgiving dinner so how will he hid. Our kids … [Read more...]
4 Helpful Projects for Updating the Exterior of your Home this Fall
We are excited to bring you a tips from Lou Manfredini, host of House Smarts TV! Lou offered to share four helpful projects for updating the exterior of your home this fall. Since our porch project this year has only been cleaning it up from all of the summer toys that … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Healing Wounds with BAND-AID® Brand
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for BAND-AID® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As a veteran, I am acutely aware of the challenges involved in … [Read more...]
4 Cheap Ways Your City Can Reduce Traffic Congestion
We are excited to feature a sponsored post about reducing traffic congestion. Traffic seems to get worse by the day, but cities don't want to spend a lot of money on changes that would cost a lot of money. These four cheap methods could reduce congestion in your city. Add … [Read more...]
Giveaway: KitchenAid Classic 4.5 quart Stand Mixer
I received a KitchenAid Classic 4.5 quart Stand Mixer as a gift year ago. We have abused that mixer. It is well loved. We did upgrade last year but I still have my classic. It is a favorite when I get into holiday baking mode. I seem to have cookie years and break years. I … [Read more...]
A Small Bite of Thanksgiving
We typically think of Thanksgiving as a family holiday, cooking up all of the dishes that get passed down from generation to generation. For many of us, though, our families are spread out across the country and our friends become very much like our family. I created a great … [Read more...]
One Pork Sirloin, Six Quick & Easy (and Yummy) Meals!
Note: This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Smithfield®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #PutPorkontheMenu http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH If you have kids, you know that one of the challenges you face every day is … [Read more...]
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Note: We are excited to work with Brilliant Sky Toys & Books on a sponsored review of a few of their Brilliance Award winners! Five years ago the beloved toy store chain Brilliant Sky Toys & Books had the brilliant idea to cull through 10,000 high quality kids … [Read more...]