Finding my pot of gold in 2012

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This past year was full of goals. Some I accomplished and some have left me wanting. For instance, I set out to run my first 5k last year. Not only did I do that, but I succeeded in running 10 5k’s in 10 months! In the process I also lost 30 pounds and won 2nd [...]

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Get more, spend less with Marqeta!

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I am always trying to find way to make my money stretch a little farther these days. When we go out to eat, we always try to pick a day when the kids get to eat free; and yes I’m one of those people that sneaks their own treats in to the movie theater. So [...]

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Putting some Jingle in your Pocket! #Giveaway

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We are coming down to the last week or so before Christmas! If you’re like me you aren’t even close to being done with your holiday shopping. Well, if you are looking for a way to get a little extra cash in your pocket then look no further! Bring in your old iPod, iPhone or [...]

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Not too late to send Cheer! #Giveaway

cheerios send cheer

Last month I shared with you all the campaign that Cheerios was running that allowed you to send a “CHEER” postcard to a military family showing your support for them. While the special boxes of Cheerios are no longer being made you can still find them on the shelves, and the program is good until [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011- Nomad Brush for iPad is perfect for budding artists

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My daughter loves to draw. Really loves to draw. So much so, in fact, that I had to move my printer in my office to a high shelf so that she couldn’t reach the printer paper. The girl could go through a whole ream of paper in about 3 days I think. It’s also her [...]

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Holiday Gift Guide 2011- Peace in a bottle!

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It was a sad day in my house when my last shipment of wine from the California Wine Club was delivered. These deliveries have sort of become like an old friend. An old friend who shows up right when you need them, stays just long enough that when they leave you miss them and then, [...]

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