One of the largest parts of our budget is still gasoline despite our best efforts to save in this category. Because of this, I’ve had to continue finding ways to save beyond my 9 Ways to Save Gas.

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I just wanted to do a quick update regarding my last post about MyPoints. It has been close to two months and I’m already half way to my next $25 gift card. In actuality, you can choose whatever you want, but I always spend my points on the $25 Walmart gift card because I find it most practical for my family.

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When I first decided to start a website, I spent many many hours searching for a domain name registrar. I didn’t want to pay a lot, wanted something simple to use and most importantly, I wanted FREE whois privacy. I nearly beat my head against the wall because it was next to impossible to find all of those things in one company. Then I found my dream come true – iPower.com.

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Can someone please tell me why it is so expensive to take care of your hair? Shampoos, conditioners, detanglers, smoothers, balms, mousses, hairsprays, gels. Hair straighteners, curling irons, crimpers, blow dryers. Need I say more?

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This year I had to get creative because one entire side of my family going through a really difficult financial hardship.  There was a lot of despair regarding there being a lack of Christmas and so I was determined to do something to raise everyone’s spirits.

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Although this is a supposed to be a great time of year, for many people it is anything but.  Finances are tight and Christmas is approaching.  A time where you are expected to spend a fortune on gifts for others when in reality, you’re struggling just to survive.  Take the focus off the expensive gifts and turn it to your families.

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I wanted to take a brief moment to apologize for my absence on my blog.  Please understand though, that this is my first day off in 12 days. Read more »