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Free Federal File from Turbo Tax

Free Federal File from Turbo Tax

It’s tax time again.  Some of you are shivering in fright and some of you are quivering in excitement, I know.  I’ve always done our taxes, as well as my mother-in-law’s taxes.  For a few years I switched back and forth between HR & Block’s software and Turbo Tax.  Now, I stick with Turbo Tax every year. Our taxes are a little complex since we own property in two different states and I have self-employed income.  … Read entire article »

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A New Breed of Menu Planning

A New Breed of Menu Planning

Serious couponing and menu planning have always sort of been at odds with one another.  Couponers tend to stock up on what is on sale and then make their meals from their “stash”. Menu planners plan out their sustenance in advance and then buy only what they need at the grocery store.  Both methods claim to save money, but they really never worked hand in hand. But, it seems all that has changed.  A couple weeks … Read entire article »

Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Mommyhood, Spending Less

Get Balance at Kroger

Get Balance at Kroger

Much like the Naked Juice I posted about earlier, Balance Protein Bars are part of the buy 10 save $5 sale at Kroger this week.  If you buy 10 of the items included in the sale, your Balance Protein Bars will be $.49 each. PLUS, if you “like” Balance Bar on Facebook, you can print a coupon for $1.00 off 3 bars, making your total cost .16 cents per bar.   … Read entire article »

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Get Naked at Kroger

Get Naked at Kroger

Got your attention with that one, didn’t I? This week Naked Juice is part of the buy 10 save $5 sale at Kroger.  If you buy 10 of the items included in the sale, your Naked Juice will be $1.99 each. PLUS, if you “like” Naked Juice on Facebook, you can print a coupon for $1.00 off Naked Juice, making your total cost .99 cents. Both hubby and I love these juices as “meals on the go” … Read entire article »

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Living Social: 55% off Shutterfly Calendars

Living Social: 55% off Shutterfly Calendars

Today only at Living Social, you can purchase a voucher for a Shutterfly wall or poster calendar for $10.  That’s a 55% savings off the normal price of $22. You can customize your calendar with your own photos and special dates and choose your starting month.  These make great gifts for parents, grandparents, and your forgetful cousin who always calls you on your sister’s birthday. This deal ends at 11:59pm on January 13th.  Voucher’s promotional value … Read entire article »

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Free e-books from Amazon

Free e-books from Amazon

Over the past couple weeks, my Facebook friend Carrie Hirmer has been sending me tons of links to download free e-books. I’ve been sharing them on the Instead of the Dishes Facebook page, and I thought I’d take a minute to share the links to them here. Several of the free books have gone back to their original price since I shared them on Facebook, so be sure you have liked Instead of the Dishes … Read entire article »

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