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Mamasource: Kiwi Magazine Deal

Mamasource: Kiwi Magazine Deal

Kiwi Magazine is one of my favorite magazines, and pretty much the only one that I have a paid subscription to. Kiwi helps our family learn to live more responsibly while adding more fun, creativity, and entertainment to our daily life. It is a bi-monthly magazine, which I like because it gives me more time to read each issue without my “to-read” pile stacking up. Kiwi also has some great online features, including free webinars … Read entire article »

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Eversave: Photo & Video Conversion

Eversave: Photo & Video Conversion

The last time I was at my Mom’s house, she brought out a box of VHS tapes from when my siblings and I were kids.  As I put one of the mini-sized tapes in the VHS adapter and watched the rollers stretch the tape up and out of the cassette, I wondered to myself how much longer the tapes would survive.  If you’ve got a box of tapes, VHS, reel-to-reel, or otherwise, I have a … Read entire article »

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Plum District: 50% Girly Things + $5 Subway GC FREE

Plum District: 50% Girly Things + $5 Subway GC FREE

Today Plum District has a deal that’s full of sugar and spice and everything nice.  For $20 you get a $40 gift certificate to spend at Girly Things.  This website is full of oh-so-cute fashions for the sweetest of the sweet.  From ribbon-festooned hairclips and flowery hats to tutus and petitskirts and all the way down to sparkly mary janes, Girly Things will have your little lady covered in cuteness in a snap. Go Here to … Read entire article »

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30% Off at Plum District

30% Off at Plum District

Well friends, I’ve been feeling pretty yucko this week, so I’m way behind on sharing deals with you.  But, I wanted to push this one out to you before it is too late.  Today only at Plum District, you can get 30% off ANY Plum Deal!  There are tons of deals up on the site today – something for everyone!  From shoes to vacation packages, handbags to home decor, and water bottles to magazines – … Read entire article »

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Free One Month Meal Plan from Real Simple {and a deal}

Free One Month Meal Plan from Real Simple {and a deal}

If you’ve thought about trying meal planning, but don’t have the time to do the pre-planning and don’t want to invest in a paid service, this is for you.  Real Simple has a month’s worth of meals planned out for you, complete with weekly grocery shopping lists and all the recipes. If you decide you ARE ready to try a meal planning service, Plum District has a deal this week for 6 months of online meal … Read entire article »

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Green Earth Pharmacy is Closing

Green Earth Pharmacy is Closing

I just found out this morning that Green Earth Pharmacy and Wellness Center will be closing in about a month.  I’ve recently promoted two different deals on massages at Green Earth here on Instead of the Dishes, so if you purchased those deals, I would recommend getting your appointment booked ASAP. You can book online here. Green Earth was one of my favorite eco-friendly stores in town. I’m sad to see them go.  The silver lining … Read entire article »

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