Beer ‘n’ Burgers a Blast
When the sun is shining in Portland, there is no place I would rather be. Yesterday was no exception. You have to see what was happening in my city yesterday. A few weeks back I had mentioned this great event going on. The best part was if you prepaid it was $15 each or $20 [...]
Keepsake Books 70% Off from Photobook America
Portland Groupon today has another online offer. This is great because it doesn’t matter where you live to take advantage of it. For $35 you get $115 worth of Keepsake Books from Photobook America. The best part about this offer is it expires in 2 years, that’s right it expires July 6, 2012. Here is [...]
I Love Beer ‘n’ Burgers in Portland
I have been on my heavy duty pain meds for 2 weeks now. I have been on pain meds for a year, but I see that all coming to an end real soon. The biggest bummer right now is that I can’t drink beer, well I shouldn’t drink beer so I don’t. Don’t judge me, [...]
10 Ways to Keep From Getting Suckered into a Good Deal
When we were super poor I used to walk the aisles of Target looking for clearance items. I could get new things for a fraction of the price for my family. It really was the only way I could afford to shop and I honestly didn’t mind it. Even in those times and even when [...]
Budgeting Ideas
Check out my guest post over at Steals and Deals as I share “How Not to Blow Your Budget“. Also take time to look around at all the great deals they share. They just so happen to find every deal out there. It’s a fun to place to go look around at all they have.
How Much Are You Willing to Spend?
I talk a lot about what I will spend money on and the things that I think you should use a coupon and get for FREE or next to nothing. I share all kinds of tips of how to save, some which don’t even include coupons. We all come to that one cross road in [...]
Summer Activites for Kids-Paying vs. FREE
Let’s see by a raise of hands who would want to have your kids participate in FREE activities? Then let’s see those that would like to pay a couple hundred dollars for them to participate? It sounds like a no brainer, but when you have older kids unfortunately the FREE stuff goes out the door. [...]
Martini and Manicures $10
Be honest, did I have you at Martini’s or Manicures? This sounds like such a fun girls night idea. Fun and affordable. If you are not from the area, now is a good time to move. We have wineries, breweries, amazing restaurants that use fresh local produce and Martini and Manicure Happy Hour for $10. [...]
33 Reasons to Spend Your Money
I promised you earlier in the week to share with you something that I felt was Money 4 This. If it’s food related I have a hard time staying focused and not wanting it all. This all started when a friend and I walked in to one of these shops in Newport, CA. The walls [...]
Time Out: The Mother of All Comedy Shows
Here is another local event happening in Portland, OR. Time Out: The Mother of All Comedy Shows: For those moms that need a little break and a good laugh maybe this Thursday nights event is for you. It is not a woman’s only even, so maybe grab your husband and go down for a good [...]
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then.
