Smart Money Monday: Things to Buy in May

Posted by Nicole

Apr 29

April showers not only bring May flowers – they also bring great deals. The following is a list of things that you will find discounted in May.

Refrigerators: New models will be in stores soon so you will see deep discounts on older models.

Patio furniture: You will see discounts on discontinued models from last year and well as new models.

Cookware: This is a popular gift for wedding and graduations. If you need new cookware, May is the time to look for some great deals.

Party, picnic and barbeque supplies: Stock up now on disposable plates and cups, napkins and condiments so you are ready for the barbeque season.

Vacuum cleaners: New vacuum cleaner models will be released in June, so May is when older models start getting marked down. .

Home Furniture: In May you will see some great deals on desks, shelving unit. The great deals will also likely continue into June.

Seasonal Produce: As far as vegetables are concerned, May is a great time to buy artichokes, asparagus, avocados, radishes, spinach and zucchini. For fruit look for grapefruit, kiwi, and pineapples.

Mattresses and Box Springs – In May retailers need to make more room for newer models of mattresses. You can score so great deals on older models.

What will you be buying in May?

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Smart Money Monday: Get Your Tax Day Freebies

Posted by Nicole

Apr 15

Tax day is here and to lessen the sting, many coupons are offering promotions. Here is a list of the ones that I found:

AMC Theaters – Now that your taxes are done relax and enjoy a movie and get a FREE small popcorn. Click here to get your coupon.

Boston Market – In honor of tax day Boston Market is offering a “We love the I.R.S. (Incredible Ribs Special) promotion. On April 15 get 2 St. Louis style rib meals for $10.40. This offer includes a 1/4 rack of barbecued ribs, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn and freshly baked cornbread. No coupon is needed for this offer.

Arby’s – Visit your local Arby’s on April 15th to get a free value size order of curly fries or a free small potato cakes. Click here to get your coupon.

Bruegger’s – Bruegger’s Bagels is offering a box of 13 bagels and 2 tubs of cream cheese for just $10.40. This is a savings of up to $3.50. Click here to like them on facebook and get your coupon.

Cinnabon – Cinnabon is giving away two Cinnabon Bites to every customer between 6 and 8 p.m. on tax day. It’s their “Tax Day Bites” promotion.

HydroMassage locations nationwide will provide free massages between April 15 and April 19 to help eliminate the stress of tax filing. Click here to get your coupon.

Office Depot – Office Depot will shred up to five pounds of paper for free. This is a great way to get rid of old bills and receipts and get a copy of your tax forms. Click here to get your coupon.

Sonic – Sonic is celebrating Tax Day by offering half-priced drinks and slushes all day. No coupon is needed.

White Castle: White Castle is offering 15% your purchase on tax day. Click here to get your coupon.

Participation may vary with these offers. I recommend contacting your local store to verify that they are participating.

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FREE Spring Home Management Checklist

Posted by Nicole

Apr 9

Spring is in the air! Are you loving it as much as I am? The warm weather has finally arrived and it is now time to tackle spring cleaning. To help you in your efforts I have created this handy dandy Spring Home Management Checklist. It is a complete list of all the jobs that will help you get your house ready now that spring is here. There is a lot to do so I recommend that you get the rest of your family involved. Remember – many hands make light work!

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FREE Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s on April 9th

Posted by Nicole

Apr 8

Great news – Tomorrow, April 9th, is FREE Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s. To thank customers for their support and to celebrate 35 years of service, Ben and Jerry’s scoop shops are giving it away! Stop by and get a FREE scoop of your favorite flavor. To find a Ben and Jerry’s near you, click here.

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Make This Cool Croods Planter for FREE at Lowe’s This Saturday

Posted by Nicole

Apr 8

The Croods are back at Lowe’s this weekend! Your child will love building this Planter and decorating it with their favorite creatures and characters from the movie! Bring your child to Lowe’s at 10am on Saturday, April 13th and they can build this planter for FREE!

Lowe’s Build and Grow kid’s clinics are a great way to help build confidence! Each participant receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. To register, click here.

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Smart Money Monday: You Cannot Afford Not to Be Informed

Posted by Nicole

Apr 1

Do you let husband handle all the financial decisions for your family? Even today, many women let the man handle these things. There are several problems with doing this. What if your significant other is more risky with the money than you would like? What if you don’t agree with the investments that he is making? What if he is not as financially savvy as you think and he doesn’t want to tell you how much debt you have accumulated? What if he is deceiving you? (According to a study by the National Endowment for Financial Education and Forbes.com, one in three women say a partner has financially deceived them.) What if you get divorced or your spouse dies – would you know how to take over the finances? According to the National Center for Women & Retirement, 80 – 90 percent of women today will be solely responsible for their own finances at some point in their lives, often because of divorce or the death of a spouse.

It is important that both people know what their financial picture looks like and are on the same page about it. You need to have regular discussions about your family’s finances. Discuss what your financial goals are and what you will need to do to reach them. Review your progress together on a regular basis. Be accountable to each other. Work together so that you are both informed and have an equal say in your money management. You cannot afford not to.

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FREE Organize in Style Book with Coupons

Posted by Nicole

Apr 1

Click here to get a FREE Organize in Style Book from P & G. This book contains $13 in coupons!

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FREE Pancakes at IHOP Tomorrow

Posted by Nicole

Feb 4

Tomorrow (February 5th) is National Pancake Day. Stop by your local IHOP and enjoy a FREE short stack on pancakes. In exchange, IHOP asks that you consider making a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Valentines’ Day Storytime at Barnes and Noble on Saturday

Posted by Nicole

Feb 4

Stop by Barnes and Noble on Saturday, February 9th at 11am for a special Valentine’s Day Storytime featuring a reading of Joanna Walsh’s “The Perfect Hug”, fun activities and treats!

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Build a Wheel of Love for FREE at Lowe’s on Saturday

Posted by Nicole

Feb 4

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Bring your child to Lowe’s at 10am on Saturday, February 9th and they can build this Wheel of Love for FREE!

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