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Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money on Teen Clothing

April 15, 2016 by Maria

Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money on Teen Clothing



Teens can quickly develop expensive taste when it comes to clothing. Mine is very casual but others find clothing gives them of individuality. You want to give them the styles they love, but chances are you don’t want to blow your budget doing so. Take a look below at some helpful ways to save money on teen clothing. With a little creativity, you can get them dressed for much less.

 1. Shop outlet stores and save Many name brand clothing stores such as Gap have outlet stores. Look online Continue Reading

Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money When Thrifting



December 15, 2015 by Maria

Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money When Thrifting



You may shop at thrift stores to save money. Just by choosing a thrift store over a retail store, you are already saving. But did you know you can save even more? Take a look below at 5 ways to save money when thrifting. When you keep these tips in mind, you are sure to save even more on your shopping adventure.

 1. Carry any necessary ID’s with you.
 Just by carrying your ID, you can get any discounts you may be eligible for. Some shops offer senior discounts and student discounts. If you Continue Reading

Saying Thank You for Local Service & Community – International Credit Union Day {spon}

August 15, 2015 by Maria

Saying Thank You for Local Service & Community – International Credit Union Day {spon}

Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Not long after my husband and I got married 18 years ago, we decided to join a local credit union. The main reason: Community. Local credit unions want individuals and small businesses to prosper, that's why they go the extra mile by offering resources like loans and other services to their members. Not only do they offer the same services large banks do, they offer them at a lower costs so we can put Continue Reading

BTS Savings – Save Big w/ T-Mobile Prepaid Plans @TMobileDeals #TMobile {ad}

August 3, 2015 by Maria

BTS Savings – Save Big w/ T-Mobile Prepaid Plans @TMobileDeals #TMobile  {ad}

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Coupons.com. I love my daughter but the one constant argument we have (aside from cleaning her bedroom) is her cell phone. I don't understand how she can use 3X the amount of data that I use and almost 9x more than her father does. We hate change but we decided that enough was enough and are moving her to a pre-paid plan. With numerous plans out there it's hard to choose where to go with our daughter's mobile plan but after numerous people Continue Reading

The Future is Bright w/ Coca-Cola #ForTheDream Sweeps + Giveaway #ForTheDreamSweeps Ad

July 24, 2015 by Maria

The Future is Bright w/ Coca-Cola #ForTheDream Sweeps + Giveaway #ForTheDreamSweeps Ad

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. My daughter will be entering high school in a few weeks and we are so excited! But as excited as we are as a family, we are also getting very nervous. In the blink of an eye my daughter will be graduating from high school and hopefully attend college. While she has dreams of attending UCLA in California, meanwhile I'm recommending local state universities. I feel bad but Continue Reading

How to Clean & Simplify w/ Palmolive® Multi Surface Dish Soap #PalmoliveMultiSurface #Ad

April 27, 2015 by Maria

How to Clean & Simplify w/ Palmolive® Multi Surface Dish Soap #PalmoliveMultiSurface #Ad

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PalmoliveMultiSurface #CollectiveBias My mother was always a hard worker. When she came to the U.S almost 40 years ago she worked sometimes up to three different jobs. For the most part she cleaned houses and on the weekends worked in a day care for special needs children. Being a single mother at the time, my mother spent every minute she could finding houses to clean and Continue Reading

My Wakeup Call – Teens, College Planning and the High Cost of Books #Sponsored

April 24, 2015 by Maria

My Wakeup Call –  Teens, College Planning and the High Cost of Books #Sponsored

Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post for CampusBookRentals.com. All opinions and thoughts are my own and is not influenced in any way. With the school year almost nearly completion, my daughter came home from school the other day with a booklet that can help plan her high school course schedule. I mean, I knew it was coming. Her high school days will come and go with a blink of an eye. She started to talk about college choices, moving out of state and the cost of tuition and Continue Reading

Instagram Challenge Sponsored by SiempreLeche – Milk Life, Somos Fuertes #FuertesConLeche #ad

March 29, 2015 by Maria

Instagram Challenge Sponsored by SiempreLeche – Milk Life, Somos Fuertes #FuertesConLeche #ad

I am participating in the @Siempreleche Bloguera del Mes series. You can find more information HERE Like any mother, having a healthy family is very important to me. last week my daughter left for her first trip to Orlando without her parents or family member. My daughter is not a breakfast person. In fact, she's not even a morning person but since she will be hopping from theme park to theme park with her school, I reminded her to eat breakfast. In all honesty, I begged her! Eating a Continue Reading

Couchsurfing: What to Consider Before & How to Prepare #BayouTravel

March 3, 2015 by Maria

Couchsurfing: What to Consider Before & How to Prepare #BayouTravel

Have you heard the term "couchsurfing?" If you don't know what couchsurfing is, here's a chance to learn a little about this unique aspect of travel. Couchsurfing is... The term couchsurfing refers to staying on someone's couch -- or other available sleeping arrangement -- for a short period instead of using other accommodations such as a hotel. The couchsurfing network which is a website of over 5 million registered users worldwide. It's very simple really: Hosts can register their Continue Reading

​Cruise Chat: How to Choose the Right Stateroom #BayouTravel

February 12, 2015 by Maria

​Cruise Chat: How to Choose the Right Stateroom #BayouTravel

You're gearing up for that cruise, and you want the best vacation you can possibly have. Choosing the right stateroom can mean the difference between a great time and a not-so-great time. Let me preface by saying that a traveling by cruise ship is one of my all-time favorite family vacations. The time you spend in your stateroom is completely up to you. Price is always a factor but if you are like me, you always want your own space. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you make your Continue Reading

Things to Do in New Orleans – Walking Tour of Saint Roch Cemetery #BayouTravel

January 26, 2015 by Maria

Things to Do in New Orleans – Walking Tour of Saint Roch Cemetery #BayouTravel

Although it may seem eerie to some, walking tours at local New Orleans cemeteries is a very popular tourist attraction. New Orleanians pay the highest respect to the dead. Dating back to the 1700s, some of New Orleans's famous residents have ornate, unique tombs that hold the secrets within their last resting place. Lafayette Cemetery is situated directly across Commander's Palace in the Garden District and has been in many films shot in New Orleans. We can't forget the ever popular St. Louis Continue Reading

What Exactly Does Duty-Free Shopping Mean and How to Prepare #BayouTravel

November 13, 2014 by Maria

What Exactly Does Duty-Free Shopping Mean and How to Prepare #BayouTravel

Duty-Free shopping is not as cut and dried as it might seem on the surface. The vast majority of people that buy Duty-Free products have no idea what they are doing and if they are actually saving money or not. In fact, stores and places that sell Duty-Free probably count on that ignorance. Sometimes they sell items for more than you would pay elsewhere and label it Duty-Free anyway. So how can you be a savvy Duty-Free shopper and find the actual deals? It begins with learning what Duty-Free Continue Reading

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