If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More
How to Find Free eBooks for Kindle on Amazon
Would you like to find free books for your Kindle any time you want? I have created a list of links that will take you to specific genres to make it easier to find free books in the categories you are most interested in. Here is the main page of Free eBooks for Kindle. FromRead More
How to Find Free Books on Nook
Each day I share a list of free books on Kindle. Each book on the list has been personally selected by my friend Jessica. At this time, I can’t offer a daily list of free Nook Books, but I can help you find them on your own. Here is the main page of FREE Books on Nook. FromRead More
A Source of Free eBook Lists for Kindle, Nook, and Other Readers
When I have time, I love going through Amazon in search of a free book or two or three…But I have been pretty busy this summer and I don’t get over to Amazon as much as I would like. So I was excited to find a service that delivers a list of free ebooks toRead More
Favorite Restaurants in the US, Canada, and the UK
Last week I shared my favorite places to eat in Reno, Nevada. If you are traveling, you might want to check out some of the following bloggers’ recommendations for their hometowns: Eastern US Tampa, Florida – I Run for Wine Annapolis, Maryland – Maryland Momma’s Rambles Framingham, Massachusetts – 3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires OrleansRead More
Favorite Reno Restaurants
I have asked my friends and family to help me make a list of favorite Reno restaurants. The casinos have some nice restaurants, but I didn’t include any on this list. I want to encourage those who visit Reno to get out and enjoy Reno like a local. Our Favorite Reno Restaurants: Campo 50Read More
Save with Kellogs Rewards
My kids love Gluten-Free Rice Krispies, so I joined the Family Rewards program. When you join, you Get exclusive coupons and earn rewards from your favorite Kellogg’s® brands. Click Here
Frugal Fun: Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse in Reno Theatres
This summer Cinemark will be offering 10 fun films for kids at Century Summit Sierra and Century Park Lane 16. You have the option of paying $1.00 per show at the box office or purchase a pass to see all 10 shows for $5.00. Century Park Lane 16 is located at 210 E. Plumb Lane,Read More
Summer Reading Programs at Washoe County Library
Do you want to encourage your kids to read this summer? The Washoe County Library has a fun Summer Reading Program for Kids: Dig into Reading. Their program begins tomorrow, June 1st. One of the best ways to encourage kids to read is to set the example, so while you are at the library signingRead More
Staycation: Enjoy Your City on a Budget
Yesterday, I shared how my family enjoys our staycations in Northern Nevada on a budget. Today, I am sharing links to staycation ideas from my blogging friends for cities across the country. If you are going on a vacation this year, I encourage you to check out the post written by a native of thatRead More
Staycation: Enjoying Reno and Tahoe on a Budget
If you aren’t able to get away for a vacation this year, then take advantage of all of our local attractions and enjoy a staycation! A staycation can be just as much fun, and a lot less work than a vacation. Those of us who live in Northern Nevada truly are blessed with an abundanceRead More
Mom’s Real Value
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Grocery Savings To-Do List
Here are some tasks to maximize your grocery savings this week: Check your pantry, freezer and fridge to see what you have on hand. Make your menu using as many items as you can from your stock pile. Make a grocery list for the items you will need to buy. Check the store sales toRead More
Tax Day Freebies and Deals
Tax Day Freebies 2013 April 15th 2013 is your last chance to get your taxes filed this year… and cash in on some Tax Day Freebies! Here’s a list of tax day freebies and cheapies that you can snag this year – we’ll be updating the list as we find more offers. These offers mayRead More
How to Get Cash Back with Coupons at Walmart
Maggie at Frugal Family Fun shares how to get cash back with coupons at Walmart: Have you ever heard of coupon overage? If not then let me explain. Coupon overage is when a coupon is released and the value of the coupon is HIGHER than the shelf price of an item. Let me give youRead More
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Sign up for Pillsbury’s FREE newsletter and you’ll recieve coupon savings worth up to $250 a year, exclusive offers, and some incredibly delicious recipes. You can sign up for Pillsbury’s newsletter here.
Free Bisquick Newsletter
Learn to use Bisquick to make more than just pancakes with free recipes from Bisquick. Do you use Bisquick to make pancakes and waffles? Did you know that there is so much more that you can make with Bisquick? Sign up for their free newsletter and receive delicious recipes for using Bisquick in scones, casseroles,Read More
Did you know Amazon has coupons?
Did you know Amazon has coupons? They do! Amazon actually has a great variety of coupons. You can go to the Amazon Coupons page and search through the coupons and “clip” them, so they will be applied when you make a purchase. You don’t have to use the coupons immediately. Once you clip the coupon,Read More
Free Haircuts When You Donate Your Hair to Locks of Love
My daughter decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love last weekend. I thought she was getting a trim, so I didn’t take a before picture. The above picture was taken after she had over 13 inches cut from her hair. Locks of Love is a program that takes donated hair and makes high-qualityRead More
March Computer Classes at the Downtown Reno Library
Did you know that Basic Computer Classes at the Downtown Reno Library? Here is a list of upcoming computer classes: Introduction to Email – March 6 This class is for those who do not have an e-mail account. We will cover the process of creating a personal, Web-based e-mail account. Prerequisite: Introduction to the InternetRead More
