tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10747926883957539422011-11-27T18:44:18.785-05:00When a full-time income isn't enough, you have to learn to earn, save and spend wisely!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.comBlogger971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-45814455195902374562009-01-01T12:50:00.001-05:002009-01-01T12:51:13.685-05:00

I like organization. If you took a look around my house at times, you wouldn't know it - but 2 kids under 5 can do that to the most organized person! But earning income from multiple sources, doing offers to earn money and other saving methods like couponing definitely require some kind of system.There's no time like the first of the year to get things organized and/or put new systems in place.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-38652482794821854172008-12-31T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-31T08:00:00.854-05:00

Many people in the beginning stages of the work-at-home search seek out "data entry" jobs. I often see people posting in forums or generally asking for "some type of data entry work-at-home job." In most cases it's because they're not really sure what they're looking for, but entering data on their computer must be something they can do from home. =)But really, it's something everybody can do

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-74748850055687565012008-12-22T08:21:00.005-05:002008-12-22T12:59:05.949-05:00

This is the photo Christmas card my mom sent out this year. The angel on the left and the shepherd in the back with the blue shirt belong to me. It might be the one time she can get all six of her grandchildren kind of looking the same way for a photo at the same time!Our church had an article in our bulletin about how often the true reason for the season is taken out so as not to offend anyone.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-17508165727449779042008-12-20T12:12:00.005-05:002008-12-20T12:18:04.894-05:00

I stopped by my favorite consumable product spot today and discovered that Starbucks is running a great deal that began last Thursday and will run through Monday, the 22nd. Select products throughout the store are marked 20% off. When you take them to the register, you'll get an additional 20% off. That's 40% off many of their items, which is great for any last minute items or stocking

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-76718625407006414352008-12-19T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-19T08:00:01.208-05:00

I have some great freebies and giveaways for you this week. These will be a nice little surprise in your mailbox after the excitement of the holiday season has passed:**Freebies**Click here to get a free Wii remote jacket - thanks Andrea @ Mommy SnacksGet a free ebook - Gifts In A Jar - from Living on a Dime. This is a great frugal newsletter!Don't forget the free Home Made Simple coupon booklet

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-57018370273453263432008-12-18T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-18T08:00:02.323-05:00

Our local newspaper had an interesting article this weekend about the Great Depression and how reflecting on that really puts the current financial crisis in perspective. Serge and I were talking the other evening about the state of affairs in our own household and our plans for the future. I realized how thankful I am to have the flexibility of a work-at-home job and understanding the ins and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-79845962458669582672008-12-17T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-17T08:00:01.621-05:00

Do you know about Money Saving Methods? It's filled to the brim with, um, money saving methods and money making methods! My sister alerted me to this great blog this week. I sat down last night to check it out and I'm already almost $100 richer!Turns out Carrie @ Money Saving Methods is actually from my area. If you haven't been over there yet, you must check it out. She has an amazing

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-29241868153267331002008-12-09T08:00:00.000-05:002008-12-09T08:00:00.526-05:00

Working at home as a professional scorer can be a flexible way to make money working at home. Workers score anything from college entrance exams to K-8 and high school reading, writing, math and science. Similar to tutoring, you select the level and subject you want to score and you're given the work based on your preferences and availability.A well-known company that hires for such work is

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-82451244966438798382008-12-08T21:57:00.003-05:002008-12-08T21:59:56.360-05:00

Wow! The Centsible Sawyer just gave away a $100 gift card to Walmart and now she's offering one for $500!! She's a member of the Walmart Eleven Moms and the others will probably be offering this giveaway on their blogs as well, so check them out too!Head over to Denise's site and try to win some holiday jingle. She's offering five ways to win!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-50222615184608808422008-12-03T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-03T08:00:00.403-05:00

Google is hiring again! Just as I was about to create a post on this job a few weeks ago, they took it down. So act quickly! You never know when this one will fill up. This is a great opportunity because the hours are flexible. You can log on at any time and do the work. It's entirely online and the pay is weekly.Google hires Quality Raters to rate search queries. Basically you're looking at

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-87168417632091778522008-12-02T21:14:00.004-05:002008-12-02T21:21:16.077-05:00

Denise at theCentsible Sawyer is giving away a $100 Walmart gift card here. This is another great site for deals and she often posts stores that I don't - like Target and Walmart. This could be a great budget booster for Christmas shopping!!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-10105668441587836362008-12-02T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-02T08:27:43.621-05:00

Working at home isn't a perfect arrangement. Last night I was settling in on the couch with our son, Jaden, to watch a Christmas special while Serge, who recently started doing a little side work from home, sat down at the computer to work. Jaden said, "Why do you guys always work? I don't like it." I gave him the classic "Well, we have to work so we have money to buy things" line.And for us that

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-5029485616278568562008-12-01T08:00:00.001-05:002008-12-01T08:00:00.949-05:00

I'm back! I took an unannounced hiatus over the last week to spend time getting things back on track. Sometimes I just take on too much!I've tried to dedicate Mondays to offering you a way to save money or a way to make money. In honor of the holiday shopping season which officially kicked off this weekend, here are a few ways to save and even earn when shopping:Couponing is the number one way I

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-37572455447022859552008-11-22T08:58:00.003-05:002008-11-22T09:47:43.286-05:00

Meijer 11/23 - 11/29$10 off (with additional $20 purchase) on Grade A Hen Turkey (Meijer Gold, Butterball or Honeysuckle)$16 off (with additional $20 purchase) on Grade A Tom Turkeysweet potatoes - .33/poundMeijer brown and serve rolls - .88Meijer canned veggies - .40 eachSwanson broth 14.5 oz. cans - .66 Coupon: .25/4 11/9 SS = .53 each Carnation evaporated milk - .99 Coupon: .50/2 11/2 RP = .50

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-82262225812456148772008-11-18T20:00:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:00:11.226-05:00

My first neice - Melanie Josephine - is one week old today! She was born on November 11th and she's the first child for my brother and his wife. She's also only the second girl born in our family since me - 27 years ago! Violet finally has a playmate aside from those three boy cousins and one brother...

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-89940555176514205532008-11-18T13:56:00.004-05:002008-11-18T14:21:01.474-05:00

Remember that stack of magazines I had a while back? Yes, they're still in that stack. But yesterday while I was waiting to participate in a market research panel I tried to get caught up on a little bit of that. I came across this great article in O Magazine! It's all about deciding what's important in life and what's not - what you should be spending your time doing because it's important to

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-66027517775801356212008-11-17T08:00:00.001-05:002008-11-17T08:00:00.847-05:00

When money gets tight, often one of the first things that gets cut out is eating meals out. For Serge and I, this hasn't happened on a regular basis since we've had kids! We are both really into trying new foods and since we both worked in restaurants in college, we're also really into trying to make new foods ourselves.One of our favorite things to eat is sushi - really. I know it's not popular

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-2655630848253860182008-11-14T15:43:00.002-05:002008-11-14T15:51:16.642-05:00

Want to get a jump on your Christmas shopping? Stop by Victoria's Secret and spend $10 and you'll recieve a free gift card in your bag. The gift card may contain any denomination from $10 to $500!They offer many items in the $10 to $15 range, so even if you purchase one of those and recieve only a $10 gift card, you're pretty much even at that point. The gift card is valid beginning on December

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-64978301604681117022008-11-14T08:00:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:00:00.401-05:00

TGIF! And here's what's free:Get a free 8x11 photobook from Snapfish exclusively for Oprah viewers! Hurry - expires on 11/16. All you're paying for is the shipping - $7.If you've adopted a dog recently, you can get a free month's supply of dog food from Pedigree.Get a free bag of Costa Rican whole bean coffee from World Market! Details here.Free Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer - I've seen this

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-75851818434499444612008-11-13T08:00:00.000-05:002008-11-13T08:00:00.521-05:00

I would say we've been pretty blessed in our household that aside from the gas prices really squeezing our wallet, the economy hasn't really hit us yet. Luckily gas is getting cheaper - it was $1.85 here today! However, with Congress in recess since September (and probably through the inauguration), I am only working with one company right now and the work is not quite enough.So we are finally

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-49856759354657822992008-11-12T08:00:00.000-05:002008-11-12T08:00:00.272-05:00

One of the most obvious reasons people hesitate to start working at home or they're unable to be stay-at-home moms is income. When you compare salaries alone, there's no contest. If you leave a full-time salaried position making $40,000 a year for a job where you're only sure you can make about $6,000 the answer is obvious.But you have to consider what it's really costing you to work full-time.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-79478322480859996382008-11-11T12:22:00.002-05:002008-11-11T12:32:21.675-05:00

For the past couple of years I've been a reviewer for the Webby Awards. This is an organization that awards honors to top websites. If you currently have your own blog or website and you're interested in entering click here. The deadline is December 19th.This is one of those great freelance projects that I've talked about before. You sign up to review a certain amount of entries and you're

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-56368506320327896402008-11-11T12:20:00.003-05:002008-11-11T12:21:53.099-05:00

The winner of the $5 Starbucks gift card is Angel from Washington! Check out her blog here. Send me your address so I can send the prize quickly!Thanks to all who participated!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-64396900766591897372008-11-08T13:44:00.003-05:002008-11-08T13:58:30.915-05:00

Meijer 11/9 - 11/15Buy 3 General Mills cereals get a free gallon of milk. Coupons: There are several in my coupon widget to the right and there are several $1/3 in many of the recent inserts.Lean Cuisine - $2.00 Coupons: $1/4 10/5 RP and $1/2 printable here = prices varyEggos - $1.50 Coupons: .55 9/21 RP = .50 eachProgresso Soup - $1.33 Coupons: $1.10 printable here or .50/2 10/16 SS = as low as

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-67055603484709725502008-11-08T08:21:00.007-05:002008-11-08T08:45:06.350-05:00

Here are the deals I was able to come up with this week. You can still get out today and get them. In fact, Kroger runs through tomorrow - and the Buy 10 Items Get $5 runs again next week as well.At CVS I was able to get all this for just about $6 OOP.10 Ice Breakers gums - spent $10 got $5 ECBs (Used 5 BOGO coupons to really only spend $5.)4 Boxes of Kleenex (BOGO)2 Crest Total Care toothpaste (

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-90215195657621836732008-11-07T08:00:00.001-05:002008-11-07T08:00:01.169-05:00

Here are some freebies and giveaways to get your weekend started right!***FREEBIES*** Find out how to get a free reusable Target bag here.Free samples of Teasta Tea here. Use coupon code TRYME at checkout!Try Orville Redenbacher's Natural Lime & Salt with this free sample.50 FREE prints here from Snapfish - for new customers!Join E-Mom rewards here and get some free stuff - certain states only -

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-42117322963635453172008-11-06T11:37:00.002-05:002008-11-06T11:41:21.902-05:00

Lorrie from Mommy Stays Home invited me to do a guest post on finding ways to work at home. The main reason I created my blog was to help moms like me find jobs working from home. When I first started there just wasn't a lot out there. And even now, it's rare to get specific info on where to look and what to do. That's what I'm trying to provide for you here.Be sure to check out the post I

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-70740456765022774592008-11-06T08:00:00.001-05:002008-11-06T08:00:07.326-05:00

Have you paid attention to gift card deals at Target? They have them almost weekly. Often they're not such a great deal, like buy 2 boxes of diapers at $27 each and get a $5-$10 gift card. But occasionally they're pretty great.This week they have a Kellogg's deal: Buy 5 boxes of Kellogg's cereal and get a $5 gift card. Most boxes (in my area) are priced $2.54 to $3.99. I got all this cereal

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-73181248988238925212008-11-05T08:07:00.003-05:002008-11-05T08:35:53.203-05:00

If you work full-time outside the home and you really want to work at home, the start of your journey may be a little closer than you think. Many people have been able to work at home because they were able to convert the full-time position they already had into a full-time telecommute positon.Companies all over are looking for ways to cut costs. It's possible that not having you in the office

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-36224026775004618232008-11-04T10:01:00.002-05:002008-11-04T10:04:04.753-05:00

Did you vote yet? I did! I voted this morning (in Ohio) and I only waited about 20 minutes. In honor of Election Day I'm giving away another $5 Starbucks card. If you voted, please leave a comment telling me that you did and what state you're in. I'll leave this open for the rest of the week. To get an extra entry, blog about my giveaway and leave a separate comment telling me you did so!If

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com94tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-56655094908408506002008-11-03T15:00:00.001-05:002008-11-03T15:00:00.537-05:00

I took a brief unannounced posting hiatus over the weekend. The secret to my blogging and work-at-home success - Serge, my husband - was out of town for the week and I just was not able to get done what I normally like to get done.Please check out Mommy Snacks for details on the Super Deals at Kroger and Meijer this week.Kroger is having their Mix & Match Mega Event, where you buy 10 items in

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-967477956810478352008-11-03T11:30:00.001-05:002008-11-03T11:30:00.602-05:00

My dad is really great at working with wood. He can make just about anything from a little wooden shelf to a baby cradle to a house. I've told him before that he should consider making some projects to sell and his response was, "If I did it for money, it would be a job and I wouldn't enjoy it anymore."People who are especially crafty have a unique gift that can really be marketed. And by that

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-3694893023267469922008-11-03T07:00:00.002-05:002008-11-04T08:50:49.538-05:00

....And in case you need a little incentive, there are some companies out there who want to encourage and reward your participation with a little thank you.Participating Starbucks locations will give you a free tall coffee on Tuesday, November 4th when you stop by and let them know you voted.Stop by a participating Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on November 4th from 5pm to 8pm and you'll get a free

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-13293283937561406742008-10-31T08:00:00.001-04:002008-10-31T08:39:08.095-04:00

It's Freebie Friday and Halloween, so I'm sure you'll get your fill of freebies (at least the candy) tonight. Otherwise, here's what I have for you this week:In case you don't get enough chocolate, get a free Turtle Chex Mix bar here.Get a free shaker cup from Spiru-tein here, which I know my DH likes for his protein shakes! (Thanks, Mommy Snacks!)Free coffee, which is always welcome in my home,

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-12825567406952450262008-10-30T12:10:00.002-04:002008-10-30T15:05:50.385-04:00

Let's talk about places to get really good coupons. The easiest way to get coupons is to buy multiple copies of your local newspaper on Sunday which typically has a few inserts in it. The first week of the month is typically the best because it also includes the P&G insert. You can get a preview of the coming week's coupons here. I usually get 2-4 papers a week unless it's a really good week.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-76953647114340378132008-10-30T08:18:00.000-04:002008-10-30T08:18:38.488-04:00

I usually take Thursday to post the next week's CVS deals but from now on I'm going to direct you to Andrea at Mommy Snacks for this. She does a great job and frankly, why reinvent the wheel on this one?You can see the monthly deals for November here.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-86412474597268593862008-10-29T08:34:00.005-04:002008-10-29T09:12:06.968-04:00

There's more to finding a work-at-home job than filling out an online form and hitting submit. Work-at-home jobs are highly in demand, so you need to do something to separate yourself from the crowd. A well written cover letter and resume can really help you get ahead.E-mail: The first step you should take before applying for anything is to set up a separate e-mail account for work-at-home stuff

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-56375261068622238912008-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-28T08:00:00.568-04:00

A couple of weeks ago I talked about court researching. It's a good way to earn some income if you're looking for something flexible that still gets you out of the house. It's data entry but you will go to the local courthouse to collect your data.Deed Collector is currently hiring in the following states:AlabamaArkansasColorado (Morgan County)ConnecticutIllinoisIndianaIowaKentuckyLouisianaMaine

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-12543592770445690442008-10-27T08:00:00.002-04:002008-10-27T08:00:01.375-04:00

Writing articles is a nice little way to make some extra cash. If you like to write, you can be paid for your articles or your opinion. A basic way to do this is by joining a pay-to-write site such as Associated Content, Constant Content or My Lot. You can choose a topic and write about it. Then you can submit the article for payment approval.Different sites work differently. Some sites will

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-76648504233425630232008-10-26T10:09:00.003-04:002008-10-26T12:07:28.431-04:00

Katie at Cincinnati Cents tagged me this week, which is a fun little thing we have going on in the bloggy world. Here are the rules:Link back to the person who tagged you and share the rules on your blog.Share seven facts about yourself.Tag seven people and list their links in the post.Tell those seven people they've been tagged by commenting in their blog.Here are my seven facts:A couple of

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-30049124528671729072008-10-25T13:37:00.003-04:002008-10-25T14:15:49.981-04:00

Here's what you should be sure to grab this week at the grocery store:Meijer 10/26 - 11/1Buy 2 Oreos ($2.50 ea) and get a free gallon of milkEggs - $.99Tyson boxed chicken - $2.50 Coupons: $1/2 mealbox and .55 10/19 SS = $1 ea (wyb 2)Healthy Choice entrees - 1/2 price Coupons: $1/4 mealbox and Buy 5 Get 1 10/19 SS or $1/2 printable here = prices varyBreyers ice cream - $2.50 Coupons: $1/2 mealbox

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-12317861460605014432008-10-24T13:00:00.002-04:002008-10-24T13:00:00.603-04:00

We've lived in our house for three winters now I think we may have solved the mystery of the freezing cold bedrooms. Every winter our bedrooms are about 10 degrees colder than the rest of the house. We've tried everything - plastic sheeting and blankets on the windows, space heaters, turning up the heat - and nothing has worked. I am tired of being cold, so this year we're being

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-27188514953950371802008-10-24T08:00:00.002-04:002008-10-24T08:00:00.879-04:00

Here's what you're getting for free this week!Freebies from Walmart this week can be found here.Folgers coffee sample - just what I need!Starbucks coffee at Barnes and Noble here.Reusable tote from Mantra Venture Group.Lots of great enter-to-win giveaways to check out:Win an envelope full of 200 coupons from Once Upon a Qpon.$10 Panera gift card giveaway at A Nest for All Seasons.Books and

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-54181916857723641582008-10-23T08:00:00.003-04:002008-10-23T11:44:06.613-04:00

There are a few of the spend xx/get xx ECB deals next week, so check Hot Coupon World for more details.Spend $20 get $10 ECBs: Dimetapp $8 - $1 q 9/21 RP or $2 printable here; Children's Tylenol $6 - $1 q 10/5 RP, $3/3 or $2/2 9/14 SS; Benadryl $6 - $1 q 9/7 SS or 9/28 RP or $1 printable here; Tylenol Cold/Sinus $6 - $1 q 9/14 RP, 9/28 RP or 10/5 RP or $1 printable here; Theraflu $6 - $2 q from

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-19086626310518083392008-10-22T12:00:00.000-04:002008-10-22T12:00:01.528-04:00

I....give....up.I have subscriptions to 3 or 4 different magazines and I have unopened copies from as early as June. I haven't read a single one in this stack. I probably never will. So do I just recycle them? Do I attempt to read what will mostly be outdated information by the time I get to it? I really enjoy sitting down and reading them but apparently that "me" time has totally gone by

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-48003951915746024192008-10-22T08:00:00.003-04:002008-10-22T08:00:01.903-04:00

One of the most common work-at-home jobs is an inbound customer service representative (CSR) or as some in the work-at-home world call it, "phone work." Many people start their careers as work-at-homers by doing some kind of phone work such as this. These jobs are common and there are lots of companies that hire for them, so the jobs are relatively easy to get. Another great thing about them is

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-21697254762085681632008-10-21T15:47:00.005-04:002008-10-21T16:18:57.377-04:00

Well, I had lots of treats in my trunk today...here is the best of what I got. Thanks to Mommy Snacks and Cincinnati Cents for providing me with the deals this week - my crazy weekend didn't allow me to post it myself!!CVS:I LOST my CVS envelope containing my card and my ECBs last week. In case you're wondering, they cannot be replaced - so guard them like cash! I had to start from scratch.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-1323516562065569122008-10-21T13:00:00.004-04:002008-10-21T13:10:21.389-04:00

It's funny that I just had a thought about this and then Dawn posted it today on her Work at Home blog. There are so many little things here and there that our family has going on that we need some extra cash to get accomplished outside of our regular budget. The little things can add up quick. Thinking about that made me just wonder about other things we could do to earn some extra money.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-17995475171711383062008-10-20T13:00:00.000-04:002008-10-20T13:00:00.928-04:00

I decided it might be helpful to post the things that I actually do to make money. I've been giving ideas on ways for you to make extra money doing side jobs and different projects. I want to tell you what I did to earn some money last week.Market Research - I did a research study for P&G Consumer Village this week which paid $35. It was about laundry booster. They paid me to go in, look at

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-17246038045579249662008-10-20T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-20T08:00:01.102-04:00

We took the kids to see Disney on Ice this weekend and managed to do it on a super low budget - less than $45 for five of us. It could have been done for less than $20 if we hadn't fed them dinner, but we did that pretty inexpensively as well!My husband always says that shows like that are money pits - and they are. They were selling toys for as much as $18 - and people were buying them! We were

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-62242474625094580892008-10-18T10:18:00.003-04:002008-10-18T10:27:41.944-04:00

This week has been a little crazy and I haven't been able to post as much as I would like. It looks like I'm going to be doing the Meijer and Kroger deals on Sunday instead. I did want to post this cute picture of something I found in the All You September issue. This is one of the Halloween decoration ideas they featured and I am trying to make things more festive around here. This project

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-15224725793771886222008-10-17T14:07:00.003-04:002008-10-17T14:41:44.275-04:00

Some freebies and giveaways to get the weekend started right - TGIF!Free sippy cup from Juicy Juice here.Free cappuccino from Barnes & Noble with coupon.Free book from Sports Illustrated: The Baseball Book.Just in time for cold weather comfort food, free online cookbook from Celebrate Autumn.***Giveaways - enter to win***Amy at A Nest for All Seasons is giving away a $10 GC to Panera. Enter here

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-83249965964718300282008-10-16T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-16T08:00:00.973-04:00

I have to post how I've done at Meijer this week because there are many deals there this week that are super-dee-duper (as my 4-year-old would put it)! If you haven't been to Meijer this week (or you normally don't) you really MUST GO!Glade catalina deal - Buy one Glade Scented Oil Warmer, get a $4 catalina. These are priced $4.69 to $4.99. But what makes this deal really sweet is the BOGO coupon

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-6293896310561375752008-10-15T08:00:00.004-04:002008-10-15T08:00:00.732-04:00

This is not so much an actual work-at-home job, but it does offer the flexibility and independence that many people seek in a work-at-home job. A court researcher works as an independent contractor for companies who do data collection at local courthouses. The companies will provide all the training and information on what you're collecting. Typically you will be hired on to handle the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-17558073429243058392008-10-14T07:31:00.002-04:002008-10-14T07:37:00.605-04:00

Did you catch the story on Morning Edition (NPR) about couponing? If you didn't, click here to read or listen to it. It was only a matter of time before it hit the national news, given the times we're in. People are always looking for ways to cut back in their budget and since everyone needs groceries, coupons are a great place to start! The subject from the story was Erin of Coupon Cravings.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-89564449673446613262008-10-13T08:00:00.005-04:002008-10-13T08:21:46.862-04:00

Do you ever wonder how those blinky machines and tearpads magically appear on shelves in your local grocery or drug store? In-store merchandisers put them there!Marketing is serious business and if you think about it, it's everywhere! It comes in the form of coupons, floor and shelf signage, video and audio commercials and even the shelf placement of products. Those companies need people to go

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-45569768678385663072008-10-12T08:00:00.004-04:002008-10-12T08:00:00.345-04:00

I started to talk the other day about couponing and why you should do it, which you can read here. With grocery prices constantly getting higher, I would have a lot of trouble buying what we need and sticking to a budget shopping the way I used to. It's definitely become a necessity in our house and I'm sure it's getting that way for more and more people.So I told you to get all these coupons.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-57611504025943177382008-10-11T08:16:00.006-04:002008-10-11T12:35:33.172-04:00

Not a huge list this week, but here's a list of the honorable mentions:Meijer 10/12-10/18Dole bagged salad BOGO = $1.50 ea. (YMMV) - $1/2 q (9/14 SS or other sources = $1 eaGoldfish crackers - 1/2 priceJuicy Juice $2.25 - $1 q (8/3 RP) 0r $1/2 here = as low as $1.25 Jif peanut butter - $2 - .55 q (8/24 RP) = $1Eggos $1.67 - .55 q (9/21 RP) or $1/3 Meijer q = as low as .67Ore Ida select varieties

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-21267423549792685262008-10-10T08:00:00.001-04:002008-10-10T08:00:00.929-04:00

More freebies for the taking and some great giveaways to try and score this week!Get a free bag from Mantra you can use for groceries - or anything else! (Thanks to Andrea @ Mommy Snacks for the find!)Change up your hair care routine and try Dove's new Therapy System with a sample hereFree sample of Betty Crocker potatoes to try while you're pulling out those comfort food recipes for the winter!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-6713120933173718402008-10-08T21:06:00.002-04:002008-10-08T21:30:04.943-04:00

Here are the best deals at CVS next week. Check for other details on Hot Coupon World.M&Ms, Milkyway, Snickers, 3 Musketeers (and others) fun size - 2/$3 - $1/2 q = $1 eachRevlon - BOGO (prices $1.79 to $21.99) - $1 and $2 q'sCVS trash bags (I've heard these are good quality) - $2.99ROC save $3 (prices normally $7.99 to $24.99) - $3 q hereAlmay products BOGO (prices start at $1.99) - $1 q'sECB

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-13108101308669630732008-10-08T13:30:00.001-04:002008-10-08T13:30:00.184-04:00

Yesterday went very well. I dropped the kids off at Susan's house, ran to Meijer for a quick grocery trip and then came home and got to work. I worked a lot! It's hard to tell how much I made right now, but my earnings are posted online and updated every couple of days for me to see.In between, I managed to clean up and vacuum my living room. Then I picked the kids up late in the afternoon.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-20338418442578818492008-10-08T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-08T08:00:00.211-04:00

There's a human powered search engine out there called ChaCha. If you've been looking for a work at home job for any length of time, you might have heard about it. Basically it's a service where people ask questions via text or by calling a number and a ChaCha guide responds to the question. It's all done completely online on the guide's end, no phone work required.The pay is somewhat low -

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-65254890476636087462008-10-07T08:00:00.000-04:002008-10-07T08:00:00.681-04:00

Today we're doing things a little differently around here. I'm taking the kids to the sitter so I can get some work done. I know it may seem funny to use childcare if the whole point of being a work-at-home mom is that I can actually be at home with my kids, but there's a little more to it than that.Something I've discovered about doing transcription at home is that I basically set my own salary.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-33289424268748009572008-10-06T16:24:00.005-04:002008-10-07T10:05:36.327-04:00

I stumbled onto a nice little find at the grocery store last week, when my son was begging for raisins. I can't complain about that can I? At least it wasn't something worse...Anyway, the Sunmaid Mini Snacks bags have an offer for a free Blue's Clues book with the UPC from just one pack! And at Meijer, where I purchased mine, they're only $2.19 regular price. So you get 14 mini raisin boxes

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-63247470016635919812008-10-06T11:20:00.000-04:002008-10-06T11:20:48.468-04:00

I'm hanging out over on Money Saving Mom today - doing a guest post on how to get started working at home. It's a little more in-depth than what you've seen on here. I know so many people who just want to stay home with their kids. Or money is getting tight and they just need to find a way to bring in a little extra. Working at home can seem a little confusing and mysterious, but it's ideal

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-55404805302714370172008-10-06T07:00:00.003-04:002008-10-06T07:00:01.393-04:00

I just spent $25 out of pocket at CVS. I totally went overboard!! Here's what I got:I did two trips in order to maximize my ECBs. I only had $11.98 to start with this time. So on my first trip I got the Always, Bic Soleil, Vitamin Water and M&Ms to round it out. Of course, my CVS looks like it never had any of the Colgate MaxFresh toothbrushes or toothpaste, so that was a lost cause.Then a

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-14170431374303458112008-10-05T13:00:00.001-04:002008-10-05T13:00:01.324-04:00

One major pitfall of finding ways to work at home is trying to navigate all the murky waters of scams and illegitimate offers out there. If you're unfamiliar with the work-at-home world, you aren't aware of specific companies that are known to be legitimate and common scams that are out there to prey on individuals trying to find jobs working online.Here are some things to avoid, avoid, avoid:

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-17647620493899131022008-10-03T15:53:00.002-04:002008-10-03T16:03:21.087-04:00

Here is an update to the post I did here about Village Life Outreach.A new trip is being planned for next week. Anything that can be donated by Friday (October 9) could be packed up and sent. Of course, they will accept later donations for future trips. Again, they are in need of any OTC pain relievers and anti-fungal creams. They also always in need of financial contributions for items like

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-55599363380283907442008-10-03T14:00:00.001-04:002008-10-03T14:00:00.676-04:00

Free Schick Razor - my husband loves this one!Wal-Mart freebiesFree subscription to Scholastic Parent and Child Free kit for teachers- thanks to Money Saving Mom!Del Monte - $35 worth of coupons here!**GIVEAWAYS (enter to win)**The Not So Blog Blog is giving away some super-cute Halloween totes. Hurry! Ends Oct. 5!Mommy Snacks is giving away Target gift cards.Momma Findings has - halloween kids

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-35186410239069836002008-10-03T08:00:00.003-04:002008-10-08T21:06:08.370-04:00

Head over to Mommy Snacks for the details on CVS next week, including where you can find the coupons. Here are the items of most interest to me next week:Colgate Toothpaste - .99 - $1 coupon = FREEAquafresh Toothpaste - .99 - .75 printable coupon = .25Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner - $2.88 - $2 coupon = .88ECB deals:Buy $20 Tylenol, Mylanta, EPT, KY, Monistat, Viactiv, etc = $10 ECBs -

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-72955303128693562762008-10-02T09:07:00.004-04:002008-10-02T09:31:19.042-04:00

Dig into your stockpiles! For all of you who have a mountain of Advil from that recent Kroger deal or any other extras laying around, I've got a great opportunity for you. The University of Cincinnati's DAAP program has teamed up with the medical volunteers of Village Life Outreach to begin work on a year-round medical clinic in Tanzania. Currently the group sends a medical team twice a year,

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-42632120147748676552008-10-02T08:00:00.002-04:002008-10-02T08:00:01.786-04:00

One of the biggest concerns people have with working at home is the tax issue. How do your taxes work?Not everyone who works at home will have to worry about paying taxes. If a company hires you as an independent contractor, which they will tell you, then you will be required to withhold your own taxes and (most likely) make quarterly estimated payments.Kristine McKinley is a Certified

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-41512559074612154932008-10-01T08:00:00.002-04:002008-10-01T08:00:02.082-04:00

Tutoring students or teaching courses online is another possibility for those looking for work at home. This was one of the first actual jobs I'd ever heard of anyone doing at home. It was also one of the first work-at-home jobs I had, with Tutor.com.In most cases, it's done entirely online using the company's forum or "virtual classroom." There are positions for tutors and teachers in every

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-77967292579474807352008-09-30T18:04:00.003-04:002008-09-30T22:33:47.616-04:00

I usually don't spend much (or any) time at Kmart because they tend to not have the best deals in my opinion. But Little Miss Know It All has info on super double coupons at Kmart (select regions) starting tomorrow, October 1 through October 5! She's working on posting some coupon matchupsThey are doubling all coupons - up to $2! That means $2 coupons are doubling to $4. There is no overage,

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-25923227374923501632008-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:002008-09-30T08:00:01.858-04:00

I've always used coupons, sort of. I would clip them and sometimes file them (or leave them in a stack somewhere) and then when I went to the store with my list, I would sometimes buy sale items and if I had a coupon for what I wanted to buy, then I would use it. Yeah, that's not really the right way to do it! ;)When you're couponing the right way, it's slightly more time consuming. It

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-8027069468709598722008-09-29T08:00:00.005-04:002008-09-29T08:00:01.100-04:00

Want to earn some free meals, merchandise or a little cash? Be a mystery shopper! Mystery shoppers are paid (in cash or product) for evaluating service or products for different companies. The compensation is not huge - this is definitely not something you can make a living with - but it is a fun way to get some freebies.One of my favorite companies is National Shopping Service. I've done

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-36189021204679284512008-09-27T20:14:00.003-04:002008-09-27T20:19:26.621-04:00

Calling all teachers and homeschool parents! Money Saving Mom is reporting that it's free coffee day at Starbucks this Monday, September 29. Head over there to check out the details.If you don't fall into the above category for free Starbucks, all is not lost. Just check out my giveaway here for the chance to get some for yourself!

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-13447319358916767102008-09-27T09:12:00.005-04:002008-09-27T09:36:19.613-04:00

Here my best deals at Meijer and Kroger 9/28 - 10/4.Check back later for a midweek update if I find anything else dealworthy. Our Kroger sales run Monday-Sunday and Meijer runs Sunday-Saturday. Both stores double coupons up to $1.00 but Meijer will only double 2 like coupons.Meijer***In this week's Door Store ads Meijer has tons of store coupons that will be good until 11/1/08. There aren't a

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-44063572768323802952008-09-26T12:00:00.002-04:002008-09-26T12:07:12.245-04:00

In the wake of everything that's been happening around us, it's hard for many of us to understand what's really going on. We are followers of Dave Ramsey and his Financial Peace Program. Here are some simple answers Dave offers for what's going on right now.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-19093339405518339322008-09-26T09:32:00.008-04:002008-10-02T13:04:14.055-04:00

I'm joining in on the action with my first giveaway in honor of Freebie Friday! Starbucks is one of my favorite treats and I just discovered that they now have a Pumpkin Spice Frappucino! I'm giving away a $5 Starbucks giftcard.To enter, just leave a comment! You can get an additional entry by linking to my post in your blog! Just leave your link in your comment!**AND THE RANDOMLY SELECTED

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-7281244169336356402008-09-26T09:20:00.003-04:002008-09-26T09:38:54.611-04:00

There are some alleged (to me) CVS beauty book coupons in some CVS stores. If you're lucky enough to have ever spotted one, you know what I'm talking about. For me, I have never seen a single one in the many stores surrounding my house.But not to worry! Bargain Briana is giving some away here! These coupons often coincide with some great CVS deals and you can stack them with manufacturers coupons

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-23830812587167995002008-09-26T08:00:00.000-04:002008-09-26T08:00:00.897-04:00

Andrea, from Mommy Snacks - one of my favorites! - participated in a guest post today from Keeping the Kingdom First, which is another great blog. They're talking about couponing statistics. What do you think? I know when I go to the grocery store, it's rare that I see other people using coupons at the checkout. Sometimes if someone in line with me has an item I have a coupon for, I'll share

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-56890960861375687372008-09-25T20:51:00.004-04:002008-09-25T20:58:20.979-04:00

Here are the best deals I've spotted at CVS next week:**~ECB DEALS~**Covergirl Clean Makeup $5.49 get $5.49 in ECBs (limit 1) - Use $1 q from any recent inserts or this weekend's = moneymaker after ECBs! There will also be a BOGO coupon in this Sunday's paper. All Covergirl is Buy 1 Get 1 50%. Get 3 products (including the foundation), use a BOGO coupon and 2 $1 q's to save even more! Buy 2

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-50443204397710651612008-09-25T10:29:00.006-04:002008-09-25T10:53:41.541-04:00

Fisher Price is offering a couple of DVDs for free right now! These are suitable for young boys. The site says 12-14 weeks for delivery, but I believe it only took about 8 weeks for mine to come, so this could be a nice little stocking-stuffer for Christmas!Planet Heroes DVDGeo Trax DVDThe Geo Trax DVD states it's for children 2 1/2 and older. My 4 year-old loves it! The Planet Heroes may be

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-65997503452808646052008-09-25T08:00:00.002-04:002008-11-18T14:42:34.704-05:00

One great way I've discovered to make a little cash on the side is by participating in market research studies. Basically you are entered into a company's database and they call you when they have studies that fit your profile. If you qualify, they invite you to participate in the study. It consists of anything from an hour long discussion to taking a product home and trying it. Typically the

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This Saturday, September 27th is Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day. You can get into some museums in your area for free. You can download the pass here and find locations that will honor the card here.It's always nice to find a new place to take the family, especially when you can try it for free! You might just find a new favorite place to visit - just in time for the winter weather, when a

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-66775302405845865112008-09-23T08:04:00.006-04:002008-09-23T13:51:10.471-04:00

I'm going to combine a few things today, but normally I would like to get this posted on Saturday. I have the Meijer deals for you today. For more deals (including CVS and Kroger - which I will usually have) visit Mommy Snacks!Meijer 9/22-9/27Grapes - .97/lbStrawberries - 1 lb. for $2.00Asparagus - $1.99 lb.Squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti) - 2 lb. for $1.00Progresso Soup - $1.25 (.50/2 from 9

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-6239385865705269722008-09-22T09:49:00.004-04:002008-09-22T10:04:13.703-04:00

I've taken a couple of days off from posting, because it's been a busy weekend around our household! My husband has finally graduated from college with his Bachelor's Degree. It's really been a long road - about 9 years of off and on coursework, but I am so proud of him for finally finishing. I don't think we'll know what to do with him actually having free time (and neither will he). We had

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-69106548224373128272008-09-18T23:55:00.006-04:002008-09-19T15:16:19.137-04:00

The Taylortown Preview is up for the week. This is a site that shows the coupon inserts that are going to be in the upcoming paper each week. We don't always get all of them, but it's usually pretty accurate.The key to couponing is to actually have coupons, so aside from internet printables and other sources, the Sunday paper is a great place to start. You can check out Coupons.com on the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-85662580188922374822008-09-18T23:55:00.005-04:002008-09-19T14:41:41.711-04:00

I got such a response in comments and email about my post on transcription that I want to expand on it a little bit. I've found that when you're looking for a job working from home, it can seem a little bit overwhelming and it really helps to hear how a real person actually started doing it. Let me tell you exactly how I became a transcriptionist.I knew this was going to be a good fit for me

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In my quest to look for different streams of income - which is key to really making a sustainable income when doing part-time work at home - I found Miles of Marketing, about a year ago. I've done a few campaigns for them and they're a really great company! I've asked the owner of Miles of Marketing, Liza Lowenberg, to give you an idea of what exactly a Miles of Marketing Representative does:Earn

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If you've been snapping up boxes of Pop Tarts lately - either through the Kellogg's Fuel For School Promotion or with the Target giftcard offer a couple of weeks back - check the back of your boxes! Some of them have an offer for a free children's book when you send 2 proof of purchase tokens on the back of the box. I ended up with about 8 boxes of Pop Tarts after all of that and some of them did

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When I first started searching for work-at-home positions, one of the first things I landed on was transcription. I thought this would be a good fit for me because I am a quick typist and the nature of the work was completely done online, so it wouldn't matter that I had the kids at home while I was working.There are several types of transcription, including medical, legal and general. I do

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We are experiencing a massive power outage in our area, courtesy of Hurricane Ike. We've never had winds this strong! If the wind gusts were Category 1 hurricane force winds, I can't imagine the damage a real hurricane could cause! We are so thankful to be fortunate enough to (hopefully) dodge this bullet due to our close proximity to the local substation. I say hopefully because you just

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In the world we live in today, it's much more common for both parents to work. I personally know so many moms (so I'm sure there are many more) who would love to be able to stay home with their kids, but their budget won't allow it. Working at home is an ideal situation in most of these cases. "But it's so hard to find a work-at-home job," people tell me. "Everything is a scam. It's hard to know

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-13301756871038915782008-09-12T14:57:00.001-04:002008-09-12T15:12:23.611-04:00

I never thought my husband would brag to people about how much money I save, but I guess I can't complain about the compliments! I have learned the art of a good deal. I used to despise going to the grocery store. It took so long, I spent so much money and I never felt like I had what I needed once I got home. Occasionally I would use coupons, but here's how I would do it - I would go to the

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10630083267750648883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1074792688395753942.post-55197800956145078542008-09-11T14:16:00.000-04:002008-09-12T14:34:36.764-04:00

Thank you for visiting my blog! We are a young family with 2 children, ages 4 and 1. My blog's title, "Violet's College Fund" , is inspired by a goal of my husband, Serge, and I - that we are able to become secure financially and give our kids a head start in life. Like many young couples, we've struggled with our finances - particularly when I became a stay-at-home mom in 2007.Knowing that our

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