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A Real Way to Save! Saving Savvy!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

A lot of books I read about saving money don’t speak to me. Saving Savvy: Smart and Easy Ways to Cut Your Spending in Half and Raise Your Standard of Living…and Giving is not like that. Reading this book was like talking with a friend over coffee. A friend that really wants to help you learn and has no problem…

Clark Howard, He Sure Does Know His Stuff! Save Your Money!

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

I’m sure a lot of you have really been shelling out some cash for your kids back to school needs! This time of year also brings the need for check-ups such as eye exams. A lot of times this means a new prescription too. I’ve talked about it before and I’m bringing it up again. I have back up this time…

Time for Some Coupons!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

Food & Beverage: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Fresh Gourmet Tuna Bites and Salmon Bites $1.50 OFF 1 Wanchai Ferry Frozen EntrÃ©e (excludes Wanchai Ferry Dry Dinner Kit) $1.00 OFF 1 package of VELVEETA Spicy Buffalo Loaf $1.00 OFF 1 Magnum Ice Cream $1.00 OFF TWO BOXES General Mills cereals listed: Basic 4, Chex (any), Fiber One $1.00 OFF TWO…

Save Money by Buying Glasses Online

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

So since my computer broke I have been using my time to get back on track with saving! I’m going to be posting about was to save, the things we do here in our own home. Morgan wears glasses and one way I save is by buying prescription eyeglasses online. She gets a larger choice of frames at prices I…

New Years Resolution, Save Money in 2010!

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Brandy | 4 Comments

I see everyone posting about goals and resolutions for the new year. I have several as usual, but today I’ll talk about saving money. I’m already pretty good at this, but there is always room for improvement. In order to keep my resolution I will try to master one goal at a time. For instance I will look into different…

Current Giveaways at Not So Average Mama!

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Brandy | 3 Comments

Wouldn’t it be nice to win a lot of your Christmas gifts? Or maybe win some giftcards to shop with? I think so! Check out my current giveaways! Misikko Flat Iron Review and Giveaway Gifter Stress Lifter at Sam’s Club, $25 Giveaway Misikko Croc Titanium Flat Iron Review and a Giveaway! That Nasty, Icky Swine Flu! Hand Wash Timer Review…

The Best Gifts For My Kids

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

A lot of my family have been asking me that dreaded question….what do they get the kids for Christmas. Well, honestly how about cold hard cash? I’m not kidding! Well don’t really send cash, but those prepaid credit cards would be perfect. Gift cards are fine and dandy, but when a kid like Morgan, who is good with money wants…

Do You Still Write Checks?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Brandy | 2 Comments

I’m a paper freak, I love stationery and I want my checks to be awesome to look at. Forget buying from the bank though. Have you looked at ordering through the bank? Very expensive! I buy my personal checks directly from the printer, and save! I love the cute designs and I have even seen them where you can personalize…

I’ll Be Saving Money this Holiday Season

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Brandy | 2 Comments

I love the Holiday season. It’s just everything is so dang expensive this time of year. It’s colder, so there is an increase in the cost of heating, which bites. I try to just dress everyone warmer and we also have a fireplace that we use often. It helps, but you know that bill is still going to be higher….

Savings Made Simple and $100 Sam’s Club Membership Giveaway!

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Brandy | 50 Comments

This giveaway has ended! The winner is comment #24! Sam’s Club has launched a micro-site called “Savings Made Simple“. The site is pretty fantastic and has a Savings Calculator, News Articles, and a Savings Forum. There is a great article by the Coupon Mom (Stephanie Nelson), one of my favorite people. I use her site a lot and it was…

Sam’s Club $100 Membership Giveaway

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Brandy | 237 Comments

This giveaway has ended. The winner was comment #154. Congratulations! I have posted a few times now about my new relationship with Sam’s Club. Sam’s provided my family with a Plus Membership so that I could experience it all first hand and share with my readers. Recently I told you about eValues. Sam’s has sent out a mailer that included…

Planning A Summer Family Vacation On A Budget!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing! Sometimes though, we are so stressed out by the cost of this “relaxing vacation” that we spend the entire time worrying about money. That is no way to spend a vacation! So how do you plan a stress free vacation? Start with figuring out what you really want out of your vacation. Ask your…

A Real Way to Save! Saving Savvy!

Clark Howard, He Sure Does Know His Stuff! Save Your Money!

Time for Some Coupons!

Save Money by Buying Glasses Online

New Years Resolution, Save Money in 2010!

Current Giveaways at Not So Average Mama!

The Best Gifts For My Kids

Do You Still Write Checks?

I’ll Be Saving Money this Holiday Season

Savings Made Simple and $100 Sam’s Club Membership Giveaway!

Sam’s Club $100 Membership Giveaway

Planning A Summer Family Vacation On A Budget!

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