tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79473052584584357612024-02-02T19:14:50.520-05:00Simplified SavingLisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-54999643219789928782010-01-02T13:43:00.001-05:002010-01-02T13:43:00.042-05:00And the winner is...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5himiX48AdVQ4jKuKAl_tcebLXhyfUgS0KnN2hQKEfsDiMMt3GTH0ZGwkyWjZYa8SaV089dCstZp3ZKuUdIqGFHE85Id8bda4DW7ewP5hGrINtTO5C1YJGWCrRyZnTv64s_8Bn94fUop/s1600-h/Picture+13.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5himiX48AdVQ4jKuKAl_tcebLXhyfUgS0KnN2hQKEfsDiMMt3GTH0ZGwkyWjZYa8SaV089dCstZp3ZKuUdIqGFHE85Id8bda4DW7ewP5hGrINtTO5C1YJGWCrRyZnTv64s_8Bn94fUop/s320/Picture+13.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421844968551501666" border="0" /></a>Jessica said... I follow! Jessica you can expect to receive an email shortly! I hope you enjoy your postcards!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-84238033891930829112010-01-02T09:03:00.002-05:002010-01-02T09:10:45.724-05:00Three Free Atkins Diet Bars Plus a Welcome Kit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://community.atkins.com/security/collectAddress.jsp?rc=FreeBars"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYN1QE31PWTDSWaphzoQkp2yANSc9dIILHmuN97ZHeDGRhcH6NxUbDFYVocuP1UCNJ-L0lXQHBcKt6Styrkj8Oe9byWKaza5z7FHDUxyIzd9Jwz2pFW1f6mULKJVDb06CogblyoA6nlt3/s320/freeBarsCampaignStep1_2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422143141439602674" border="0" /></a>Sign up <a href="http://community.atkins.com/security/collectAddress.jsp?rc=FreeBars">here</a> for a <a href="http://community.atkins.com/security/collectAddress.jsp?rc=FreeBars">FREE Atkins Quick Start Kit</a>. Your Kit will include 3 Diet Bars, a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">carb</span> counter, and a quick start guide.<br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://mojosavings.com/2010/01/02/free-atkins-diet-kit/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mojo</span> Savings</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-59663279662481596392010-01-01T23:23:00.000-05:002010-01-01T23:23:48.723-05:00The Bible in 90 Days: I'm Loving It!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/31/bible-in-90-days-lets-get-started/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijoVNDbX2QbCLqrtzS6IftBPh23AYkaVzevrES3C-j29X8w75mFHC7qnOxpvfQUoN2IRloIlrhEKsTNanl7nZDD9xhTn7dLJUIpEj9RuIEus8egGL0W1S4UJrRrUzZOwuLwdu1VhnJXNFT/s320/Bible-in-90-Days1-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421990573071797986" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OK</span>, so I know it's only the 1st day, but I really enjoyed today's reading (<span style="font-style: italic;">Genesis 1:1 - Genesis 16:16</span>). I was amazed by how much info is packed into those 12 pages. I'm pretty sure what I read today was like 35 weeks of children's Sunday School jam packed into 16 chapters of reading!<br /><br />I know that quite a few of you are joining me in reading through the Bible as well. If you're one of those people (<span style="font-style: italic;">and you really should consider it if you're not</span>), please check out <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/31/bible-in-90-days-lets-get-started/">this post</a> by <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/31/bible-in-90-days-lets-get-started/">Amy at Mom's Toolbox</a>. It's full of good stuff you need to know to be successful! If you are not following along with the official <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031093351X?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=031093351X">Bible in 90 Days Bible </a>(I'm reading the Bible in 90 Days on my new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015T963C?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0015T963C">Kindle</a>), you can download the entire reading schedule <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/b90orgbookmark.pdf">here</a>. Also, if you haven't done so already, you can sign up on the <a href="http://www.biblein90days.org/bloggingthruthebiblein90days/">Bible in 90 Days.org</a> site to receive an encouraging email each day and to listen to weekly audio messages that will enhance your weekly readings. Also, you can listen to Max <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lucado</span> reading each of your daily reading assignments out loud.<br /><br />I hope you'll consider joining me! It's the perfect way to get your year started off right!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-10856332778518084832010-01-01T10:52:00.001-05:002010-01-01T10:53:53.916-05:00Mega Swagbucks DayHappy New Year! Today is not only the start of a brand new year, but it is also <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger">Mega <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Swagbucks</span> Day</a> and that means you can earn <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Swagbucks</span></a> in larger denominations (10,20, 50, 100). They guarantee over 10K <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Swagbucks</span> will be awarded in Mega Bills! Make sure to head on over tomorrow and do a few searches (and do a few today while you're at it!). Remember 45 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Swagbucks</span> will get you a $5 Amazon gift card. You can easily earn 1 or 2 Amazon gift cards a month with just a few searches a day!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-173x63Alt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />For those of you who haven't heard of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Swagbucks</span>, it is a free way to search online (it's powered by Google and Ask.com) and earn rewards for doing it. You can learn more about <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Your%20Referral%20Link%20is:%20http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Swagbucks</span></a> in <a href="http://savingmoneylivingbetter.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-shoppingand-shopping-loves-me.html">this post</a>. Have a great weekend!!!<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-200x200.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-59494892391622822422010-01-01T10:36:00.003-05:002010-01-01T10:48:11.965-05:00Free "Jesus Calling" Download from christianaudio.com<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9H7NPVu37QWn7X26c2mjRqRM_-XAZklENvldxiO2Tw5B7mA_f_q6UqWOubeOizNr1QCM2FVqe2UNzX18kXSpOUhnZtTj8sZ8rjS4N9Fs2rzV0cwFFpbRBntNbTyASoFCSqlXAaW9iAwx/s1600-h/Jesus_Calling_large1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9H7NPVu37QWn7X26c2mjRqRM_-XAZklENvldxiO2Tw5B7mA_f_q6UqWOubeOizNr1QCM2FVqe2UNzX18kXSpOUhnZtTj8sZ8rjS4N9Fs2rzV0cwFFpbRBntNbTyASoFCSqlXAaW9iAwx/s320/Jesus_Calling_large1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421796245445466306" border="0" /></a>I love books and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">audiobooks</span> are no exception. Every month <a href="http://christianaudio.com/free"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">christianaudio</span>.com</a> offers a free premium <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">audiobook</span> download. I usually download each one at the beginning of the month and by the middle of the month, I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next one! The January download is a devotional called <a href="http://christianaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=1220">Jesus Calling by Sarah Young</a>. I've never read or listened to this book so I'm excited to check it out. <br /><br />To get your free download, click<a href="http://christianaudio.com/free"> here</a> and add the download to your cart. Use the coupon code <strong>JAN2010</strong> when prompted to receive this month's free download! You must use the code to receive the download for free.<br /><br />Want a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZXT51K?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002ZXT51K">print copy</a> of this book? You can purchase it on<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZXT51K?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002ZXT51K"> </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZXT51K?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002ZXT51K">Amazon for $26.95</a>.Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-74462689606851522932009-12-31T12:37:00.000-05:002009-12-31T12:37:00.044-05:00Less Than 24 Hours Left to Win Custom Postcards from UPrinting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlX1Ue2RQ5pyQW0b_K_LkvAzEt4J_6IjxUF_9iLZgbT60vd8tby8CP-_LxX2oKG10PpCuZQYDEZDZWPHjVagt5zNVdY0xvvQHPrRAv361GbpX6tgwsszF9_1iJsiHutihGoX4C42GTiLsB/s1600-h/postcard_up.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlX1Ue2RQ5pyQW0b_K_LkvAzEt4J_6IjxUF_9iLZgbT60vd8tby8CP-_LxX2oKG10PpCuZQYDEZDZWPHjVagt5zNVdY0xvvQHPrRAv361GbpX6tgwsszF9_1iJsiHutihGoX4C42GTiLsB/s320/postcard_up.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417843835747000402" border="0" /></a>Just a quick reminded that my <a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/12/uprinting-postcards-giveaway.html">UPrinting Custom Postcard Giveaway</a> will be ending tomorrow, January 1st at 12 noon EST! You can sign up to enter by clicking <a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/12/uprinting-postcards-giveaway.html">here</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-17948541600799726642009-12-31T10:39:00.003-05:002009-12-31T11:23:48.856-05:00A Year in Review: Blog Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/12/2009-recap.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzb9ECBBJBvRLjpm0L79-v194KFubh4OGtrOCE8Lgk0cGbj2OwjOIU7ltwg5mvw1jgVbPLmpVaPA6aqJcsErO-gOmNlU1wuy6WdS7_ylq2KPWBOiRRdc8Yl9MS52ZFhozB0KXoakVwnVc3/s320/New-Years-Carnival.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421426195986451346" border="0" /></a>Since it's the last day of 2009, I thought I would recap the year...blog style. I am posting the first sentence of the first post of each month. Some posts are just deal posts...some are a little more than that, but it will give you a good sampling of what life has been like here at Simplified Saving.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">January<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/01/getting-started.html">Every year as December comes to an end, I start taking inventory of my life and all the areas I want to improve in.</a><br /><br />Not only is this my first post of the year, it's also the first post of my blog!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />February<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/02/selling-on-ebay.html">I love eBay.</a><br /><br />I love selling on eBay and buying on eBay. Both are helpful when you're trying to get out of debt. This post was a link to a free copy of <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Stay at Home Mom's Guide to Successful eBay Selling</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">. <br /><br />March<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/03/free-tank-top-from-aeropostale.html">I totally enjoyed my weekend of mall freebies!</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I scored a ton of free stuff that weekend...although this post is actually about a free tank top from Aeropostale that was available the following week. My daughter still regularly wears that free tank top!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />April<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/04/helping-others-with-your-coupons.html">Today is April 1st and if you're like me, you have tons of coupons that expired on March 31, 2009.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This post is about <a href="http://thehappyhousewife.com/thank-you/">Coupons for Troops</a>, a program that provides expired and non-expired coupons to military families stationed overseas. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />May<a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/05/free-foxe-book-of-martyrs-audio.html"><br /><br /></a></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/05/free-foxe-book-of-martyrs-audio.html"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 100%;">This month's Free Download from Christian Audio is Foxe's Book of Martyrs. </span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Each month, ChristianAudio.com offers a free download of an audiobook. There have been some phenomenal ones this year!</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />June<a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-root-beer-floats-at-sonic-tonight.html"><br /><br /></a></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-root-beer-floats-at-sonic-tonight.html">Tonight is Free Root Beer Float night at Sonic from 8 pm to close.</a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />July<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/07/old-navy-weekly-coupons-reset.html">So it is currently 2:23 and I am awake and anxiously awaiting the refreshing of the Old Navy Weekly Site.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I'm pretty sure that was the first and last time I stayed up for that. Although the Old Navy Weekly site has awesome coupons, it's not worth losing sleep over. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />August<a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-using-what-you-have.html"><br /><br /></a></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/08/menu-plan-monday-using-what-you-have.html">I can't believe my time in New Hampshire is coming to an end. </a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Although we spent our entire summer at our cottage in New Hampshire, this isn't a post waxing eloquent about our wonderful time with friends and family. It's actually a Menu Planning post about using what you have in your pantry. </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />September<br /><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/09/20-off-coupon-for-coach-outlet-91-97.html"><br /></a></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/09/20-off-coupon-for-coach-outlet-91-97.html">I love Coach purses and shoes!</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">That pretty much sums things up. Surprisingly enough, this isn't a lengthy post on my love of fabulous shoes and handbags, it's actually a link to a printable coupon for the Coach Factory Store.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />October<br /><br /></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/10/redefining-beautiful-by-jenna-lucado.html">I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review Redefining Beautiful by Jenna Lucado.<br /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />November<br /><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-beth-moore-online-bible-study.html"><br /></a></span><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-beth-moore-online-bible-study.html">Join Beth Moore every Monday for a free online Bible study!</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">December</span><br /><br /><a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/12/making-of-family-part-one.html">I talk a lot about my husband and kids, but I've never really told you much about them.<br /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This post is the beginning in a series of posts (which still need to be written and posted) about how my family came to be. </span><br /><br /><br />I hope you've enjoyed a quick look at my year. I'm excited about what 2010 holds. Thanks so much for being a part of this journey!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-26177347510851598582009-12-30T21:57:00.004-05:002009-12-30T22:20:30.019-05:00Hurry and Print These Coupons Before It's Too Late!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_6p-D_g0CbU9AMc5EHs0rGDIvEoZkgAPYSLNp8VXXhC1rX9waHOARH9f68hZJBKWxcBuJv4ji18xGtDxljqbel2_hl-z7kaj0-Pr8vyX27vdi8vETmcJoRHKVbMkJpmCOd27QQ_GQkF1/s320/coupons_logo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421234521724494946" border="0" /></a><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">Coupons.com</a> has added some great coupons including some high value L'Oreal coupons. These coupons will reset on January 1st, so hurry and print them now before it's too late!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-8027099894669205362009-12-30T21:12:00.004-05:002009-12-30T21:24:47.302-05:00Free Wonderful Tonight Hair Repair Serum Sample from TIGI<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://tigistore.com/pc-358-63-wondeful-tonight-1-oz-sample.aspx"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9TsuBPx_M0Vf1VWj-hIiMyMWh1ezKla-Ugsdfmpd9AgzVSIq3ciAmUKhgOJ0hSDDMGQasDaAnb-DEuTT9mGwhkG3JdrUrzk_SGnTe-198NA0ZHe0_aa1bsyfuf9ilNS_39wPWHJiZfl5Q/s320/WondefulTonight1ozSample.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421218725689292226" border="0" /></a>TIGI has another great freebie today...a <a href="http://tigistore.com/pc-358-63-wondeful-tonight-1-oz-sample.aspx">1 oz sample of Wonderful Tonight</a>. <br /><br />The store has been slow loading again, but really, who can complain. They're giving away awesome free stuff and you don't even have to pay for shipping. <br /><br />Thanks goes to <a href="http://thefreebieblogger.com/">The Freebie Blogger</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-20880447582373951102009-12-30T20:54:00.002-05:002009-12-30T21:10:39.758-05:00Free Yo-Plus Yogurt CouponRight now if you sign up for the <a href="http://freeyoplus.yoplait.com/YoPlus2010/Default.aspx">Betty Crocker newsletter</a>, you can get a coupon for a <a href="http://freeyoplus.yoplait.com/YoPlus2010/Default.aspx">FREE Yo-Plus yogurt pack</a>. <br /><br />Although this offer is void in CA, ID, LA, MN, NJ, ND, NV, and TN, they do have a <a href="http://freeyoplus.yoplait.com/YoPlus2010/Default.aspx">printable coupon</a> for you t (not as good as free, but $1 off isn't too shabby!).<br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://www.heyitsfree.net/">Hey It's Free</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-67447649112836080992009-12-30T17:31:00.000-05:002009-12-30T17:31:00.307-05:00Sunday Coupon Preview<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/300%C3%83%C2%97250_111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh3RBWRY_nHu1Wa1c8aHDscBDngQo9pkC2OHyp4GYm5ymm5mmGgTQ8XcwivzpL0QC_N86mb2J3D8xO_okZT3n8JBiuzuZ98RoH3KCtfa728IDKxaa1GI05hutCr_FBDciY7TJxhgZhF7nE/s320/sunday+coupon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396360911784111090" border="0" /></a>Want to know what coupons are in this Sunday's paper? Head on over to <a href="http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/">Sunday Coupon Preview.</a> </div>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-5366120458749323412009-12-30T10:37:00.001-05:002009-12-30T10:37:51.785-05:00A Little Poem to Brighten Your Wednesday<div style="font-family:bookman old style,new york,times,serif;font-size:12pt"><h1 align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="+1">Twas The Month After Christmas</font></h1> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Twas the month after <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262187310_0">Christmas</span> and all through the house<br> Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The cookies I'd nibbled, the eggnog I'd taste.<br> All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">When I got on the scales there arose such a number!<br> When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;<br> The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared,</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The pies and the pastries, the bread and the cheese<br> And the way I'd never said, "<span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262187310_1">No thank you</span>, please."</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt<br> And prepared once again to do battle with dirt---</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I said to myself, as I only can<br> "You can't spend a winter disguised as a man!"</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">So--away with the last of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262187310_2">sour cream dip</span>,<br> Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Every last bit of food that I like must be banished<br> Till all the additional ounces have vanished.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I won't have a cookie--not even a lick.<br> I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie,<br> I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore---<br> But isn't that what January is for?</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><br></font></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Unable to giggle, no longer a riot.<br> <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1262187310_3">Happy New Year</span> to all and to all a good diet!</font></p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center"><font color="#990099" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Author Unknown<br></font></p> <div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 127);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: comic sans ms;"><font size="5"><br></font></span></span></span></span></div><div><br></div> <!-- cg5.c1.mail.mud.yahoo.com compressed/chunked Tue Dec 29 09:48:10 PST 2009 --> </div><br> Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-35565101583588136412009-12-29T22:21:00.005-05:002009-12-29T22:32:15.722-05:00HOT DEAL: Free Lip Pallet from TIGI<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tigistore.com/pc-145-63-girls-just-want-it-lip-pallet.aspx"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXCFvctJTsu13heycYyqDBd_w2-Ptv2cnLd7PCX_Bg2jW1Qep6_9EJcy37KPCryK2hvXplTeA2KIQarDCeAM7fgMUOV5jMoafxdXhtGGmOfDxOAmpT9PgwIWTnYtCLo5Z7NT3U1wsIFVw/s320/GirlsJustWantItLipPallet.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420865054289269394" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tigi</span> is offering a FREE Lip Pallet. They'll even cover the cost of shipping. This would make a great gift for the teenage girl in your life (or just keep it for yourself...consider it a late Christmas gift from me).<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.tigistore.com/pc-145-63-girls-just-want-it-lip-pallet.aspx">here</a> and add the Girls Just Want It Lip Pallet to your cart. You don't have to enter any credit card info. The site takes <span style="font-style: italic;">forever</span> to load so you may want to try it in the wee hours of the morning if you're up!<br /><br />Thanks for the heads up, <a href="http://www.momsneedtoknow.com/">Moms Need to Know</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-58785416113128574442009-12-29T22:07:00.005-05:002009-12-29T22:18:10.884-05:00LeapFrog Printable Coupons - Hurry and Print Them!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRRF4U1KNGPbI_44vHZbhGQNY5AiW5eTvZjyLA0-XzyN1JDR2_2ugmD_V72mSbN2dNWVF-0kzlNl7C_A1xsbUTtBuMcgvzYkm-qXpIX1uk1LtJ_hyniqppQqvNIuziB4AK5oY2dukxMPP/s320/leapfrog-book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420861951563865778" border="0" /></a><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20"><br />Coupons.com</a> still has some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LeapFrog</span> printable coupons available. If you combine this with one of the after Christmas sales, you may end up with one heck of a deal!<br /><br /><a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">Click here</a> to get a coupon for <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">$5 off a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">LeapFrog</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Leapster</span> Learning Game</a> or <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">$4 off any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LeapFrog</span> Tag Book</a>. <br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you're having trouble finding these coupons on the <a href="http://print.coupons.com/couponweb/Offers.aspx?pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20">Coupons.com website</a>, try clicking on entertainment in the left sidebar. </span>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-68294357897496723532009-12-29T21:34:00.002-05:002009-12-29T21:44:11.319-05:00Smokey Bones: Free Appetizer on New Years DayKick off your New Year with a <span style="font-style: italic;">free</span> appetizer from Smokey Bones. This coupon doesn't specify that a purchase is necessary so this could make for a cheap date afternoon! Split an appetizer, order water, tip your server decently....and you still have a cheap outing. And Smokey Bones is really yummy! You may want to make sure <a href="http://smokeybones.com">your location</a> is participating before braving the cold!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.fishbowl.com/clt/smkb/pc/200912/4/cpn/cpn.asp">here</a> to get your coupon!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-38169776881736312312009-12-29T21:03:00.000-05:002009-12-29T21:03:53.217-05:00Read It Forward: Free Books<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid695vziVp638OU_QNxBc8XO3CAdPIchz3YPksA1ZCcuXvKzWZ_O1zF1vnrSvCS7FkMV-QzE_cZxM7H12irtZtsMkUCb8v10TbJdxQw6Sop02ac99JEbMpGW1Wa79nn2v0IH1k_iQzNjGd/s1600-h/RIFLogo.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 52px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid695vziVp638OU_QNxBc8XO3CAdPIchz3YPksA1ZCcuXvKzWZ_O1zF1vnrSvCS7FkMV-QzE_cZxM7H12irtZtsMkUCb8v10TbJdxQw6Sop02ac99JEbMpGW1Wa79nn2v0IH1k_iQzNjGd/s320/RIFLogo.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420839498505338642" border="0" /></a><br />You all know I absolutely love to read. The<a href="http://read-it-forward.crownpublishing.com/"> Read It Forward Program</a> by <a href="http://read-it-forward.crownpublishing.com/">Crown Publishing</a> gives away FREE copies of new releases. You can read it and then share it with a friend.<br /><br />The supplies are limited, but they will ship the new releases directly to you. The following new releases are currently available. Hurry and get yours before it's too late.<br /><br /><ul style="font-weight: bold;"><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Breaking Out of Bedlam</span> by Leslie Larson<span style="font-style: italic;"></span></li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Prima Donna </span>by Megan Chance</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">True Confections</span> by Katharine Weber</li></ul>To request yours, go<a href="http://read-it-forward.crownpublishing.com/"> here</a>.<br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://moneysavingmethods.blogspot.com/">Money Saving Methods</a>!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-90672562752522833382009-12-29T10:26:00.001-05:002009-12-29T10:26:21.579-05:00Thought for the Day<div style="font-family:bookman old style,new york,times,serif;font-size:14pt">No one is so miserable as the poor person who maintains the appearance of wealth. <br><br>~Charles Spurgeon<br><!-- cg5.c1.mail.mud.yahoo.com compressed/chunked Mon Dec 28 06:09:01 PST 2009 --> </div><br> Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-90269119798614861652009-12-28T21:07:00.002-05:002009-12-28T21:44:59.349-05:00The Bible in 90 Days: I Can't Wait to Begin<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/10/im-reading-through-the-bible-in-90-days-again-wont-you-join-me/"><img src="http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff360/Momstoolbox/Bible-in-90-Days1-1.gif" alt="Bible in 90 Days" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/23/bible-in-90-days-dont-let-fear-keep-you-from-starting/">Bible in 90 Days Challenge</a> (hosted by <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/">Mom's Toolbox</a>) is beginning in only 4 days. When I read <a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/12/guest-post-bible-in-90-days.html">Amy's post</a>, I knew I wanted to be involved. I'm thrilled to be joining a <a href="http://www.biblein90days.org/bloggingthruthebiblein90days/">great group of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span></a> in digging into God's Word!<br /><br />As I've thought about the time commitment and the already hectic pace of my life, I have come up with a plan. I will get out of bed 30 minutes earlier each day in order to start my day off right. I know there will be days when I won't finish it all in one setting and where I will have to read in bits and pieces throughout the day, but I know that the time I invest will be worth it. I was really excited to discover that Amazon offers <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbible%2520in%252090%2520days%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957">The Bible in 90 Days</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dbible%2520in%252090%2520days%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957"></a> for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015T963C?ie=UTF8&tag=savimonelivib-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0015T963C">Kindle</a>. This will make it easier to accomplish my goal...especially while I'm traveling. <br /><br />I hope you'll prayerfully consider joining us! To sign up, visit <a href="http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/12/21/bible-in-90-days-are-you-in/">Mom's Toolbox</a> (and please leave a comment here as well). Also, if you're on <a href="http://twitter.com/LisaAboutLife">Twitter</a>, look for the #B90Days <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hashtag</span>.<br /></div></div>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-79056569031302822592009-12-28T20:07:00.003-05:002009-12-28T20:17:38.617-05:00Request A Free Fitness Plan from Curves (and get 30 free days when you join!)Losing weight and exercising regularly (or 10,950 minutes) both made it on <a href="http://simplifiedsaving.blogspot.com/2009/12/top-ten-tuesday-new-years-resolutions.html">my list of New Year's Resolutions for 2010</a>. If either of these made your list, you may want to check out <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">this deal</a> from <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">Curves</a>. You can <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">go here</a> to request a <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">free fitness plan</a>. They are also offering <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">30 days free</a> when you join (this is for new members only and there is some fine print at the bottom that you may want to read).Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-79133976127839531012009-12-28T19:51:00.004-05:002009-12-28T20:06:13.220-05:00Free Sample from NicoDerm CQ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/1746/CD2202/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRPOtZIHxKY0aKd1lUwAs0mmqLJX_PzBpB2NGAogicJ96yj7FGGsuEMFNcpZUXWkWAG7WxGrxkR6hNbZtdEoVE3UIhISSPRDO8hV6zUQhMDeOKef54UKlhehmxf_bN_xHM8Qy9IANVQ1dZ/s320/nicoderm_rtside.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420457384642963394" border="0" /></a><br />If you're trying to quit smoking (or if you're planning on making it one of your New Year's Resolutions), check out this deal from <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/4057/CD2202/">NicoDerm CQ</a>. They are offering a <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/1746/CD2202/">f</a><a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/1746/CD2202/">ree sample of NicoDerm CQ</a> and a <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/1746/CD2202/">$7 coupon for NicoDerm CQ with Smart Control</a>.<br /><br />Go <a href="http://partners.mysavings.com/z/1746/CD2202/">here</a> to get your sample!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-4073619520798722302009-12-26T12:03:00.004-05:002009-12-26T12:15:11.813-05:00Free Gillette Fusion Razor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cgxT-eCpdm9JR_9fhQfERsi5KfrwfK6ufIEhCzkp1nXkN6gcywzhHDNP32SmEQ2P_pKwWbc77drkUy3Ck_TykWkNXE-LlvBkvvmDmoTLC_DMhPW-1WLL_freLPVbKj-fX8IQtrE-s3RT/s1600-h/gillettefusion"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cgxT-eCpdm9JR_9fhQfERsi5KfrwfK6ufIEhCzkp1nXkN6gcywzhHDNP32SmEQ2P_pKwWbc77drkUy3Ck_TykWkNXE-LlvBkvvmDmoTLC_DMhPW-1WLL_freLPVbKj-fX8IQtrE-s3RT/s320/gillettefusion" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419594530685931698" border="0" /></a>I'm a big fan of Gillette Fusion Razors and right now you can get one free via phone call or text message.<br /><br />Phone: Call 1-888-778-3221 and press 2 for instructions in English. 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Also, I try to stock up on Hershey's Kisses to be used for Valentines and St. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Patricks</span> day. I use red and gold kisses for Valentines day and I use green kisses for St. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Patricks</span> day. It sure beats paying full price in February!</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wrapping Paper</span> - Christmas wrapping paper isn't just for Christmas! You can find solid and foiled red, gold, silver, green, and white paper that can be used throughout the year. Also, look for pastel colored paper with snowflakes to be used on gifts given during the wintry months.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gift Sets</span> - I love holiday gift sets. Many of these get marked down to a fraction of the price because the packaging is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Chistmas</span>-y. I've often purchased <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">giftsets</span> made up of lotions and body washes at 50-80% off just because of the wrapping. What's even better is that these gift sets can be dismantled and the individual bottles of lotions can be put in other gifts throughout the year. I often turn these gift sets into birthday gifts or thinking of you gifts!</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baking supplies and cookware</span> - After Christmas is a great time to purchase cookware and baking supplies. I found multiple sets of pots and pans marked at 50% off at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wal</span>-Mart this morning and I also found nice cookie sheets. I'm not sure why they choose to mark so many of these items down in their "holiday" section, but I definitely won't complain. If you need pots and pans, waffle irons, tea kettles, etc., make sure to take a look at the holiday markdowns. </li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas decorations and lights</span> - Most of my Christmas decorations and lights have been purchased after Christmas. Each year, I try to add a few piece ornaments to my collection. I love that I can buy 3 or 4 ornaments for the price I would usually pay for 1. This is also a great time to buy an artificial tree to use next year. Also, if you are planning a wedding or party in which you may want to use white lights, stock up now. You'll be able to find them and the price on them will be unbeatable!</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Candles</span> - I love candles! I love the way they make my house smell and the ambiance they create. Candles are often included in the post Christmas sales...and not just the red and green ones. I was amazed to find so many white candles in a variety of scents marked down to a fraction of their costs!</li></ul>I hope this will give you a few ideas to help make the most of after Christmas sales. Please remember that <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">it's never a good deal if you don't have the money to pay for it</span>. It's easy to get caught up in the thrill of a bargain, but it's not worth the stress that it brings when you realize you have no money and no place to store all your "bargains". With that disclaimer out of the way, I'm heading to the mall! Have a great day!Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-8561671609472717142009-12-25T10:37:00.001-05:002009-12-25T10:40:58.743-05:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjil3-b4z0IfzehiqhPLuW73LsbNiYcDD229qD9XYLcNkSi1LW4cudxrOi1cxgs9uE-jXrvJ7q5HuMb4oW6DnKx3Hpm1RiAvEP8hAiE5DxFvPikza6F72gMTufDAMan0mhnBta7BFq0PteN/s1600-h/christmas+elves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjil3-b4z0IfzehiqhPLuW73LsbNiYcDD229qD9XYLcNkSi1LW4cudxrOi1cxgs9uE-jXrvJ7q5HuMb4oW6DnKx3Hpm1RiAvEP8hAiE5DxFvPikza6F72gMTufDAMan0mhnBta7BFq0PteN/s320/christmas+elves.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419198625849493986" /></a>Since Christmas is a time of <i>sharing</i> and <i>family</i>, I thought I'd <i>share</i> a picture of my <i>family</i> with you! Aren't they the cutest elves you've ever seen? <div><br /></div><div>Merry Christmas from my family to yours!</div>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7947305258458435761.post-25552559075595641942009-12-24T17:45:00.000-05:002009-12-24T17:45:00.680-05:00Mega Swagbucks DayFriday is not only Christmas...it's also <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger">Mega Swagbucks Day</a> and that means you can earn <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger">Swagbucks</a> in larger denominations (10,20, 50, 100). They guarantee over 10K Swagbucks will be awarded in Mega Bills! Make sure to head on over tomorrow and do a few searches (and do a few today while you're at it!). Remember 45 Swagbucks will get you a $5 Amazon gift card. You can easily earn 1 or 2 Amazon gift cards a month with just a few searches a day!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-173x63Alt.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />For those of you who haven't heard of Swagbucks, it is a free way to search online (it's powered by Google and Ask.com) and earn rewards for doing it. You can learn more about <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Your%20Referral%20Link%20is:%20http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger">Swagbucks</a> in <a href="http://savingmoneylivingbetter.blogspot.com/2009/02/i-love-shoppingand-shopping-loves-me.html">this post</a>. Have a great Christmas and an enjoyable weekend with your family!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a target="_top" href="http://swagbucks.com/refer/SavingwithaSwagger"><img alt="Search & Win" title="Search & Win" src="http://prodegebanners.sitegrip.com/images/swagbucks-200x200.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Lisa @ Simplified Savinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372265633615647843noreply@blogger.com0