Category Archives: Tips

Planning your purchases – May

By: Marya  BBQ season is upon us! Well, almost. May brings longer days, driving with the windows down, and heading outside to enjoy some much anticipated sunshine. Take advantage of some of these deals to help make your May great! … Continue reading

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Planning your purchases – April

By: Marya Raise your hand if you’ve enjoyed the extra hours of daylight we’ve had these past few weeks. You’ll still find deals during the month of April that encourage you to stay indoors. But you can definitely find ways … Continue reading

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Planning your purchases – February

By: Marya February is a busy time of the year; it hosts National Hot Breakfast month, National Canned Food month, and American Heart Month. Also, the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and the Super Bowl take place in February. Who … Continue reading

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Waste not, want not

By: Marya New Year’s resolutions are pretty common in this neck of the woods. I don’t force myself to come up with one, but I do like to think of ways to improve myself year round. This year, inspiration struck … Continue reading

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The dollars and cents of dogs

By: Keith I love dogs. Our family’s first dog was Country, an English springer spaniel who was always up for chasing anything you threw. Then there was Husker, a golden retriever who couldn’t be kept from the water. And now … Continue reading

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Understanding value this holiday season

By: Keith The holidays are upon us. It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving has already come and gone. For me, this time of year means taking time to be thankful for the people I have in my life, spending time … Continue reading

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Hey big spender!

By: Robyn You know, in my life (and in my blogs) I put a lot of emphasis on saving money. But being responsible about your financial decisions involves a whole lot more than just stashing your cash for a rainy … Continue reading

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Planning out the pennies

By: Robyn For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Robyn and here are a few of my favorite things: alliteration, kittens, Froyo and road trips. Dictionary.com defines a road trip as: A journey via automobile, sometimes … Continue reading

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Christmas in June

By: Marya I love Christmas. The snow, the movies, the music, and the holiday spirit make the day after Thanksgiving through December 25 my favorite time of the year. And when you’re so looking forward to something that only happens … Continue reading

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Deposit in D.C. Cash for the 49ers.

By: Marya During the summer between my junior and senior years of college, I had the opportunity to do an internship in Washington, D.C. I got to see the Lincoln Memorial, tour the Capitol, and learn to navigate one of … Continue reading

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