So, I asked on Facebook for y’all to send in your pics and “shopping brags” from this week, since I may not be able to shop (we are moving). Samantha sent in her Meijer Mania “brag” Great job Samantha!! Way to go!! I LOVE my school! Ok, bought: 3 Spaghettios 2 vitamins Paid: 3.69 after coupons & got back a… View Post
Do You Think You Are A Good Negotiator?
What would you do if you had to go an entire day and not pay full price for ANYTHING? I read an interesting article the other day, a reporter decided to spend 1 day and not pay full price for anything. She did ok, she got some money off on a cab ride, but then over tipped because she was… View Post
New Gift Card Rules In Effect!
There are new Gift Card Guidelines that have gone into effect this month. With Christmas just right around the corner – it will be good to know the new rules. The changes have to do with the length of time before a card expires and the fees associated with not using the card right away. Expiration: Before the new changes… View Post
4 Ways To Further Stretch Your Savings At The Grocery Store!
We all know that we can save MAJOR bucks with coupons at the grocery and drug stores. But, what other ways are there to add to our savings at the grocery store? Well, here are a few things I have done over the years to further lower my grocery bill. Lunchmeat is so expensive unless you can find a really… View Post
Top Tips for Building Your College Resume
Building a resume is an integral component of college students entering the job market, and today we’ll discuss practical ways to navigate the process. Building Your Resume While in School: 10 Tips for College Students A quality resume can open doors that would otherwise remain closed. As you juggle assignments, exams, and searching for help, like “looking for an essay… View Post
Molly Had Surgery!
I told you the other day about Our New “Molly”. Â Well, she had the surgery and everything went great! In fact, or vet decided she didn’t need the entropian surgery and just fixed the cherry eye! I was worried about her having the entropian surgery anyway, because she is such a fearful dog and the cone she would have had… View Post
Our New “Molly”!
So, our youngest turned 13 last week! For his birthday we got him a dog from the shelter: Molly – he named her. His older brothers gave him money to buy a bike! His older sister called him (she lives out of town) and wished him a Happy Birthday! Molly has a “cherry eye” and “entropian” she is having surgery… View Post
Sarah Went To Albertsons!!
Sarah had a great trip – couponing – at Albertson’s this week, not so sure the kids enjoyed it or her – except for the savings: Hey Dian, I made the trip to Albertsons. I did ok but could have done better. I bought the Kellogg’s/Keebler deal twice and the P&G deal twice. I did four separate transactions. The first… View Post
Katie Goes Krogering!
Katie calls herself a newbie and sent in a great Kroger trip pic and story: Hi Dian, Thanks for the info! I just got back from Kroger and got butter, toothbrushes, Gillette body wash, Ivory body wash, and Herbal Essences shampoo! I saved 94% which is awesome! I do have a question about the butter… do you freeze it? I… View Post
My Weight Loss Story Part 2!
Many of you said when I wrote about my weight loss and my secret revealed that you were interested in HOW I lost the weight. There is alot of info I want to share on how, why, and what, so I will be doing this in a series of posts, so as not to overload you with info! Here is… View Post


















