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Starting the 52 Week Money Challenge (Better Late Than Never!)

January 22, 2013 by beyourbestmom Leave a Comment

Yes, this is my sad little money coffee can, but I have faith it will save me a few bucks. I learned about the 52 Week Money Challenge on MommyGaga.com. It seemed so simple I couldn't believe I have never tried it before, but I'm in. Here is the scoop: Starting from the first week in January you deposit money in your can or jar in the amount of the week. Week 1 equals $1, week 2 $2 and so on, you get it! Since I'm just starting I have to put $10 in my can. By the end of your 52 weeks you'll have … [Read more...]

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Sale Time at the Thrift Store

January 16, 2013 by beyourbestmom 3 Comments

It's one of my favorite times of the year. The time when I purge my home of unwanted items then hit the thrift store for new items! Yes, the thrift store has sales! This is one of those times. When people unload the thrift store fills up and they need to unload, too. Now, I had posted a few times about my love of the thrift store and some people seemed repulsed by it. Here it what I know, I love recycling items as much as I love new items. I love that I was just able to buy a pair of snowpants, … [Read more...]

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American Express #Membership Rewards #Holiday Solutions

December 1, 2012 by beyourbestmom Leave a Comment

You all know that I'm a big saver and I'm even more excited to save with American Express Membership Rewards. I've been an American Express card holder for years and I make sure I use my card every month so I can accumulate Membership Rewards Points. Last year I traded in my points for a few gift cards, that helped me stretch my Christmas budget. Now through December when you visit the Membership Rewards Catalog you can shop everything from travel, dining, entertainment, shopping and … [Read more...]

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Save Money By Renting Textbooks

May 31, 2012 by beyourbestmom Leave a Comment

Post-secondary education can be an expensive notion. While most first time college students are prepared for the ever increasing tuition costs, many are shocked by the astronomical price of college textbooks. It is hard to justify spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks that you may not open again. However, more seasoned students have discovered that if they rent textbooks instead of buying them they can save themselves hundreds of dollars. Renting is easy, simply search … [Read more...]

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Top 5 Tips To Save Money This Summer

May 30, 2012 by beyourbestmom Leave a Comment

Top 5 tips to save money this summer These simple 5 tips to save money this summer will help to make 2012 the ‘best value’ year yet! Here we go: 1. This one is obvious but no money saving list would be complete without out a mention of a coupon and deal site. You are probably already using these on a regular basis (and if not, why not?) but make an extra effort to check before you buy anything from vacations through to sun protection. Costs quickly add up so grab the free … [Read more...]

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