Weddings are expensive. I’ve barely been engaged a month, but the hunt for locations — and the corresponding food and liquor packages — served as quite the eye-opening experience in regards to price. It was… mind-blowing. Thankfully, there are plenty of freebies available for brides-to-be, even in the early stages of wedding planning. Sure, they don’t make up for the thousands spent on receptions, … Keep reading…
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During the rougher parts of this week, Lance kept reminding me of one simple truth: On Thursday, you’ll be at home, enjoying Thanksgiving with your mom. While she might have taught me all her recipes, many come out better when she makes them… Each year, the turkey is juicier, her green bean to bacon ratio is just right… Hell, she even makes … Keep reading…
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Holiday weekends mean time off work and sweet, sweet discounts. If you’re in the mood to shop, stretch that holiday pay a little further at one of these great sales. Check out my favorite items and sales below. Am I missing any spectacular, wardrobe-changing weekend deals? Tell me in the comments! Happy shopping! Banana Republic | 40% Off Everything; Online Code: BRWEEKEND … Keep reading…
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Discount-king Target’s latest money-saving tool, Cartwheel, has a silly name but a good purpose: additional savings. Like any new app, we need to figure out all its possibilities– and from my early calculations, Target’s Cartwheel is going spectacular for those patient enough to pair outside coupons. Key word: patient. Linked through Facebook, Cartwheel provides on-the-go coupons for a variety of products. You … Keep reading…
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