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Saving Change Makes Sense

May 2, 2010 By Mom Spark 9 Comments

guest post by Judi @ Momma Muse

coinsOh how cliché, I know.. but really, there is so much truth in this simple statement.We have always kept jars around the house to toss change into. I’ve not got one of those really neat old glass water bottles, the 5 gallon kind – a flea market find, of course. Bob and I, and the boys always put our loose change in this. I even put in bills periodically – but usually it’s only when I have a lot of them at one time.

We use to keep our change in smaller jars or containers – the most common around our house were empty Pringles cans (the tall ones). I like these because you can leave the lid on, but cut a nice slot for change (and bills) to drop in easily. In my car, I keep an old Wet Ones container. I had to cut the slit in the top a little bit so quarters would fit through it more easily. I like that big old glass jar… but it will never get filled up in our house, we “break” into it too often, ha! [Read more...]

Making Yourself Beautiful in Today’s Economy

August 19, 2009 By Mom Spark 2 Comments

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As mothers we tend to let our own looks fall to the wayside at times due to money or just time issues. Well I’m here to tell you you can make yourself beautiful at half the cost! If I’m planning a night out on the town I’ll go makeup free to the nearest department store and head to the make-up section. Most of the time they will do your make-up for FREE. Merle Norman, Bobbi Brown,and Clinque are just a few that also offer free samples. One of my favorite make-up brands is MAC so about every 3-6 months I’ll call ahead for a makeover which is FREE if you are buying new make-up plus they throw in extras with every purchase. Make sure to sign up with your favorite brands online so you’ll know about sales, FREE gifts with purchase, etc.

Now on to haircare. I hardly ever pay for shampoo or conditioner anymore. We have a shoebox in the linen closet just for FREEBIES. Sign up at Olay, Neutrogena, Pantene, Wal-Mart to get the latest free samples. Sports Clips also gives out free hair cut coupons all the time and they DO cut women’s hair if you are in dire need. Just make sure you tip your stylist. Last, but not least you can go to your local beauty school and let the students work on your hair, nails, and more for a fraction of what you would normally pay. [Read more...]