Easy Ways to Start Using Coupons

I will start this off by saying that I am far from an extreme couponer. I just don’t have the patience to go through every coupon site, weekly ads, etc. But, I do like saving money so I’m willing to do as much work as possible to help with that cause. For example, I like digital coupons from places like Smart Source, Coupons.com, and Red Plum. I shop in bulk when need be because that also helps me save money and especially on things that I need like toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, and wipes. I also buy lunch items in bulk, and occasionally meat. When we finally start meal planning, I’ll buy other items in bulk to hopefully save on our food expenses. Today,…

How to Age Gracefully

I have a confession to make. Most nights before I go to bed, I head into the bathroom. Yes, it’s a necessary trip but after I’ve done what I need to do, I find myself standing in front of the mirror carefully going through my hair. My hair is not thinning, but as I go through each section… sometimes I find it. The lone gray hair or a hair that’s starting to go gray at the roots. Some nights I don’t find any and some nights I may find two or three. And I do get it… I’m getting older. I won’t get any younger and there’s really nothing that I can do to stop the aging process. Eventually I’ll learn to accept it and…

Superfoods to Help Fight Colds and the Flu

The time for colds and the flu is swiftly approaching. Normally, after allergy season is fully over, I know it’s time for cold and flu season. And while I’m grateful that I don’t have to deal with allergies until things start blooming again, sometimes I’d rather deal with my allergies than get a cold or the flu. But why is that? Well, for one, I hate being sick. It drags down my day, offsets my mood, and just isn’t fun to deal with. Because of that, I start taking whatever precautions I can to help stave off illness. Frequent hand washing, carrying hand sanitizer, and changing my diet. I was doing a little research and I’ve come across 8 superfoods to help fight colds and…

Fun Fall Activities

Now that October is here, we’re definitely getting to the very heart of Fall. This is by far one of my favorite times of the year, especially here in the Northeast. The leaves are starting to change colors and within driving distance are a plethora of pumpkin patches and apple orchards. Of course, fun fall activities aren’t just limited to the Northeast. If you have the opportunity, be sure to take a look at this fabulous list from the Social Fabric community! USA Arizona East Valley – Experiencing Parenthood Phoenix – Meatloaf and Melodrama Tucson – Desert Chica California Escalon – The Naptime Reviewer Sacramento – Gluesticks Santa Clarita – This Talk Ain’t Cheap Connecticut Northwestern Connecticut – The Momma Diaries Florida Fort Myers –…

Easy Tips to Help with Credit Repair

Do you know what your credit score is? I’ll be honest, my credit score at one point was respectable. Then, I got in a bit of trouble with my credit cards and my credit score suffered because of it. Now I’m at the point where I’m trying to become debt free on my own and repair my credit score in the process. Not always easy but I know the journey will be well worth the effort. Learning to live within a budget has not been an easy journey. It’s always been easier for me to spend money instead of just save it. But, reality is that if I want to work on repairing my credit and get out of debt, I know that I need…

Taking Care of My 4 Legged Muse

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCatMyMuse #CollectiveBias Remember how I told you about my crash course in basic cat care? Today, I want to talk to you a little bit more about my beloved cat, Abby. Granted, when I was younger, I never thought I would be saying that as we always had dogs. But, over the years, this sometimes cantankerous (and spoiled) cat has become a constant companion. From the beginning, she was my cat- even though it was my ex-husband who really wanted to adopt a cat. Maybe it was because I was at home with her during the day that she bonded with me quickly. Whatever the case may be,…