Imagine becoming a free member of one web site where you can do a national search of local coupons in your area. This is how you and your kids, and most likely future generations will search and redeem offers for valuable discounts, bargains and offers - via the Internet. Newspaper, magazine and direct mail coupons are quickly becoming an endangered species. This article is focused on how coupons are moving from being found in your newspaper,...more
Would you like to know how to save a lot of money with printable grocery store coupons? Use them on every shoppng trip.Have you ever wondered how the coupon queens can save so much on every grocery shopping trip? I am about to let you in on their secrets: they use tons of coupons, week in and week out. They never pay full price for anything, and they are diligent about stockpiling when they find items for pennies on the dollar. Let me explain. In...more
I don't know about you but I am having a hard time these days watching or listening to the news. I find it depressing and a little scary. Every time I turn on the television I hear more doom and gloom. Even commercials are getting into it. I heard a commercial today advertising mattresses. The announcer said something to the effect of "Recession Sale!! With the economy worsening and more people out of work now is a great time to take advantage of our recession sale and buy a new mattress!" I thought to myself, why so when that person gets laid off they have a comfy new bed to be depressed in. As my grandmother used to say, "Heavens!!" I know I can't control the economy the news or what anyone else around me is doing but I can control how I feel and what I am doing. Positive actions lead to positive thinking and positive thinking leads to positive actions. With that in mind I decided to tackle what for me is a big issue, the clutter in my home. Yes I confess, I have clutter. Now in my defense, I don't know a lot of people who have two young kids, a dog and a husband and don't have clutter. However, that thin veil of an excuse probably only sounds good to me. So, instead of watching...more
Father's day is but once a year. However, it is worth scratching your head and having a think about. Why? Because you love your dear old Daddy and you want to get him something which makes him smile. He could have felt more like chauffer or handy man over the years, so making your dad feel special for being so good at fatherhood, makes perfect...more
Aren't dads great? They spend half your life telling you to act your age and then the other half not acting theirs. They're like big kids, full of interesting facts and strange observations and they know what they like, what they don't like and what they want to watch on the telly. A dad is usually someone you're unable to argue with. You might...more
When it comes to going home there are plenty of things to think about for the whole family. We have compiled a handy check list to ensure you cover all the bases.Move Minus 12 Months* Check your passport is up to date for you and the whole family and organise any renewals* If you own a property in the UK and it is rented out, check when the lease expires and notify your managing agent/tenant that the tenant will not be able to renew at the end of the lease or give notice that you are exercising your break clause to terminate the lease* If you want to buy - arrange a mortgage, appoint a solicitor and start to research areas and properties on the internet or contact a relocation agent to help* Familiarise yourself with the current UK property market through property and financial websites, UK national and local papers and the Land Registry http://www.landreg.gov.uk* Apply for school places, check out websites, get prospectuses, check out league tables and Ofsted reports - For state schools you need an address in the area you're returning to and check out the application deadlines for new primary school intake and secondary school transfer. For independent schools check out...more
Whoever decided that sweets were for kids?! We've all munched our way through those bonbons, enjoyed the heady scent of those Parma violets, and sucked away those tangy sherbet lemons. We've chewed through the twists and turns on our curly wurlys,...more
When you're hosting a special party celebration, there's always so much to plan and think about. Firstly you need to know what sort of event you'll be holding... everything from the ages of your guests and how many there'll be - to whether it's a...more
All new drivers can make wrong decisions behind the wheel; however, teenagers are the most at jeopardy. They bring to the road a distinctive mix of inexperience, distraction, peer pressure, and a tendency to underestimate risk. Anyone who has a...more
Creativity and other stylistic innovations have been evident in modern-day weddings. More trends are coming up and if you are yarning for ideas that can make your wedding day an event to remember then you should take the tips below into...more
10 Key tools and tips to save money and still have a great event in these challenging times.Tip #1: Plan out far ahead or last minute, if you can take the stress: If you plan out 6+ months ahead, you will be able to assure the venue, and vendors that...more
When you get a laundry washer, you will be getting one of the longest lasting appliances in your home. The type of laundry washer you choose will have a big influence in your energy bills. So carefully select which laundry washer you want to purchase...more