I don't know about you, but I have become inundated with gift cards. I'm not complaining- I love the flexibility with gift cards and the ability to get whatever I want-apparently I'm a hard to shop for person! What I don't like is that it takes me FOREVER to use them because I'm not a shopper. If I happen to go to a store, it is not planned and I don't carry around all the gift cards I have. Fortunately, "there's an app for that!" Gyft is the ...
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Shop Local During ASTRA’S #toystoreday
Where do you shop for your children's toys? Before I had kids of my own, I would shop at big name toy stores because that's all I knew. I don't think I paid less than retail during that time, and I didn't really know the difference between quality toys and run-of-the-mill toys. Now that I have my own children, I know how important quality toys are, as well as the benefits of shopping at local stores. ASTRA is celebrating their 3rd annual ...
Need Low Price Flooring? Check Out Floor & Decor
Right before we moved into our home, we had a lot of remodeling to do. Everything, down to the walls and floors were changed. We knew that this project would cost a lot more than we wanted to spend, so we looked into places where we could get discounts and low price flooring. Since it was the first time I ever had to remodel a home, I had no idea where to even begin. The first person I went to was my mom. She has remodeled her own home and had ...
Traveling? Check out Gogobot! #GogobotTravel
My hubby and I must be absolutely insane because we are planning our first trip to Europe as a family. My toddler doesn't travel well- she gets car sick, and my infant just doesn't like to be in one position for too long, but that can change in a few months. This will be our first time going on a plane together, and while I'm not looking forward to the plane ride, I am looking forward to seeing Greece and Cyprus, and teaching my toddler about our ...
Oh, The Many Uses of Baking Soda!
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I was on the hunt to find all natural cleaning products. I traded in my traditional mop for a steam mop so that chemicals weren't necessary. I also researched cleansers that would be good for cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. I was amazed to find out I had everything I needed right at home AND it was one of the most inexpensive items in my pantry: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda! I had ...
Gone Vegetarian? Let’s Celebrate during National Vegetarian Month!
After speaking with a few friends who are vegetarians, I've decided to do my own little experiment and try to cut out meats from my diet. The reason I decided to do this is because I have been feeling extremely fatigued for a few years now, and I figured a diet change was in order. I have been trying to cut back on meats because they are full of antibiotics and growth hormones and I don't want this stuff in my body! I guess you can't really call ...
What Color is YOUR Coffee? #50ShadesofID
When I was a teen working in banking, I often did "coffee runs" for my coworkers. Some may have called me a gopher, but I really loved taking a few minutes away from work. With my pen and paper, I went to each person and asked what they wanted. One manager always said the same thing "Get my coffee right. I want it the same color as my skin- don't make it too light, and don't make it too dark." She would pull back her sleeve and show me her tanned ...
What Foods Are #craveability Worthy?
I'm not into fast food. Okay, maybe I'm into fast food just a little, but it has to be good. I'm not interested in mystery meat or a hamburger that takes 12 seconds to cook. My hubby, on the other hand, LOVES fast food. He can eat it til he turns blue, or has to go up a notch on his belt, whichever comes first. I never tried Arby's until I met him, and once I did I wondered why I didn't try it sooner. Their fresh, deli carved meats with premium ...