It’s finally here – Back to School! While we had a blast this summer at the Jersey Shore and local parks, museums and amusement parks and ate our fill of soft serve vanilla ice cream with rainbow sprinkles (my son’s dessert of choice), every season must come to an end. But the fun part of […]
Making Organic More Accessible Than Ever: Stonyfield at Walmart
Big news, organic yogurt lovers: Stonyfield yogurt is now available at more Walmart locations than ever before! Because I’m a Stonyfield Yo-Getter Brand Ambassador, they asked me to share the news with you — and I couldn’t be HAPPIER to do so, as I 100% support accessibility to healthy, organic food (especially dairy!) to as […]
The Holiday Gift List {Hot Deals and a Giveaway!}
We’re in the thick of it now! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season so far. As we begin to round the bend toward Christmas, am sharing a few treats and treasures that have caught my eye – and even some great deals and giveaways! Many make wonderful holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, “little something extras,” […]
Why We Love the KidStuff Coupon Book {Giveaway Closed}
If you ever sat in the front passenger seat of my SUV, you may have noticed your legroom slightly compromised by my coupon compulsion. Let me explain… Neatly (ok, maybe NOT so neatly) filed on the door compartment that I think is intended for road maps, wipes, maybe a first aid kit…instead is jammed with […]
Tips for Teaching Children to Save their Money
This is a sponsored post. April is a time of the year when we typically talk about the importance of going “green,” and preserving natural resources with Earth Day taking place later in the month. But this week, I’d like to talk about another kind of green: the importance of teaching our children financial literacy […]
National Coffee Day: Cool Beans, the Best Deals on Free & Cheap Coffee
A Special Guest Post by Wendy Lees, Freelance Writer: September 29 is National Coffee Day! So let’s raise our mugs in celebration… and fill them with the best freebies and “pocket –change” deals that are being served up. No downloading an app, no printing a coupon and no purchase required. To take advantage of these […]
A New Year’s Treat for New York Metro Area Dunkin’ Donuts Fans {$25 Giveaway Closed}
A few years back when The Hubs and I would commute to work into the city together, our first stop would always be the Dunkin’ Donuts located just steps from our building. He’d get a medium hot coffee – milk, no sugar – and I’d get either an iced decaf with skim or an iced […]
Gifts for the Gourmet
Foodie gifts make the BEST gifts no matter the season. From stocking stuffers and holiday hostess gifts to house warmers or birthday presents, gifts that say “gourmet” tend to go a long way. With just under a week until Christmas, here are a few of my own foodie gift picks to wet your appetite. Keep […]
Money and Time Saving Tips for Visiting The Big Apple During the Holidays {Guest Post}
I know Jen Madden through the community in which I live in Northern New Jersey, and enjoy hearing about her experiences out-and-about the city. As a journalist, Jen tends to get the scoop on some cool things happening around town, and what better time than the holidays to share money and time saving tips for […]
How I Created 3 Yummy Dinners with $25 from ALDI (and you can, too!) {Giveaway Closed}
I first became aware of ALDI supermarkets when my brother lived in Germany. And then slowly started to see the “high-quality, low-price” grocery retailer chain popping up around me in suburban New Jersey. And I was intrigued….what is this ALDI – and is it as great as everyone says it is from a price/value standpoint? […]