Savings without the Hassle: Walgreens Paperless Coupons

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Krissyar

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I, just like anyone else, love a good deal. But like most things finding deals can be a lot of work. I tried the whole ‘couponing’ thing and realized my schedule didn’t allow for the time that it takes. Clipping coupons going through countless store ads, and then getting at the store to realize you forgot both your list and your coupons at home. Has anyone been there?

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I needed an alternative to the couponing craze, something that could save me money, without costing all my time. So when I found out about the benefits of downloading the  Walgreens App I was super excited – Not only could I make my shopping list thru the app (love adding all the sale items so I don’t forget things) but I can also virtually clip coupons to use during my visit! 

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Using mobile coupons at Walgreens is super easy – You just download the Walgreens app on your smart phone, join the Balance Rewards Program (if you haven’t already), login to your balance rewards/Walgreens account, and start clipping! The coupon saves to your  account and it gives you a bar code for the cashier to scan as you’re checking out. No need to worry about forgetting your coupons or shopping list at home!

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I love shopping at Walgreens not only because they have some great deals, but the convenience. I have a Walgreens within a 2 minute drive from my house and my work, so if I ever need to run and get anything it’s super convenient. I had a few things I needed to pick up after work so I ran in with cell phone in hand and I was excited to see how much I saved using the sales and #WalgreensPaperless coupons.

I saved over $35 this trip alone by shopping at Walgreens for sales and using their mobile coupons. 

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I was so grateful to be able to save that much needed money – My oldest daughter is attending Jr high this year which is not up the street like her old school was. It’s a 20 minute bus/car ride, and she will be having lots of activities going on after school like track practice and  chorus, so we decided to purchase her a smart phone so she could call/text/email to let me and my Mom know what’s going on, when she might need a ride, or even just for an emergency. I know I needed to figure out where to take from my budget to afford her phone bill – and this one trip to Walgreens pays for month 1 – SCORE!

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How would you spend the money you saved with Walgreens Mobile Coupons?

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Are You Ready to Buy a Car?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Krissyar

If you’re ready to buy a car, chances are that you have a few ideas in mind of what you’d like. For example, maybe you want a new car. Maybe you want something new. Regardless of what you want, make sure you consider all of your options when it comes to style, size, features, and whether you purchase new or gently used. Remember that there are positives to any choice you make, but there may also be negatives.

First off, Toyota used cars offer you the chance to get a decent vehicle for a low price. You won’t have to buy something brand new in order to get something that functions well. For example, you may find a car that is just a few years old and that has the features you want but that is much less costly than a brand new vehicle. The downside to purchasing a used car is that you don’t know exactly what the car’s history is, what repairs it may need, and you may not be able to choose all of the features.

A brand new car is a good choice if you want something that you can personalize and customize exactly to what you want. The biggest downsize to buying a new car is simply that the cost is a lot higher than it would otherwise be.

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How to Get Your Family on Board with Eating Healthy

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Krissyar

The hardest part about trying to lose weight is trying to get your carb-loving -fat-loving-sugar-loving family to hold on for the ride. I have watched vegetables welt, and fruit go bad as the last of the bag of chips, or Little Debbie snack cakes get devoured and the complaints of ‘there’s nothing to eat’ be shouted from the kitchen. . and that’s not just my kids, but my husband as well! He believes salads are for rabbits, and any type of chicken is a childhood meal he never wants to eat again. Red meat, potatoes and pasta are his ideal meal and trying to make everyone happy definitely wore on this Mama.
I finally decided instead of making them go cold-turkey that I’d take it one step at a time..with hopes that some healthy eating ways would stick.

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Don’t Call it Healthy!
It may be paleo, low-carb, or flexitarian, but try to avoid referring to the menu you’re guiding them  toward by name. Sometimes automatically calling a meal ‘healthy’ will turn your kids – and husband – off to even giving it a try to see if it’s good. Just start serving these meals as you would anything else and see what a difference a name makes!

Involve them in Making Healthy Decisions!
No one likes to be forced to do anything, so have a talk with your family about your eating habits and why you’re concerned or want to make certain changes. Ask them what their favorite fruit is, or what veggie they’d like with tonight’s dinner. Most likely if they request it they’ll eat it – even if it’s just to not be responsible for it going bad!

Sneak Veggies into Every Meal
Use puréed cauliflower with a little bit of skim milk to thicken cheese sauce (like in mac n cheese).  In addition to significantly cutting fat and calories, cauliflower adds fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and other disease-fighting nutrients to the cheesy meal—and your family won’t even be able to taste it. Add finely chopped mushrooms to bulk up ground beef without added calories in recipes like baked ziti or tacos, and add extra carrots, spinach, onions, and peppers to meatloaf. If your family is really picky, buy a food processer to get the texture so fine, it’s practically non-existent.

Make Simple Swaps
Cutting back on processed foods will help diminish the cravings for sweets and fatty foods. Swap out those processed chocolate chip cookies with homemade alternative cookies made with natural ingredients, fresh fruit verses canned, swap beef sausage for chicken sausage, etc. These simple swaps lead to big ones – and make those much easier to process.

Keep Up Appearances
Kids – and men especially- are very visual. A plate full of salad and a side of meat isn’t going to be nearly as appealing as a bowl with the salad and the meat looking like it takes up the majority of the plate. Don’t cut away sour cream or cheese completely, just don’t let them use the whole bag! Try sprinking the Parmesan cheese on your spouses or kids spaghetti for them – they won’t notice a difference between the 1/4 cup verses a whole cup!

Keep Junk Food OUT OF THE HOUSE!
This one was always a hard one for me – but the saying “out of sight out of mine” does apply (though not always 100% completely!) Not having junk in the house keeps you from eating it, and you find other alternatives to curb your craving. Making sure to always have healthy alternatives will keep the complaints down as well. Always have fruits and veggies, as well as other snacks such as nuts, pretzels and popcorn to avoid a hunger strike!

What is your favorite way to get your family on the bandwagon of Eating Healthy?

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Peace of Mind: Product Protection with SIMPLR™

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf SIMPLR™

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 If you are like me it takes you awhile to make a decision about spending money on a new phone, computer, camera or tablet. Not only do you have to do the research to see which product is best for you, but you also have to research prices as well. We know a new tablet can cost a pretty penny, and we also have to  invest a small fortune into a protective case, screen protector, etc, to protect our investment. Even if you are cautious and do everything you can – crap still happens. You get a device that’s just a ‘lemon’ so to  speak where everything goes wrong; you (or um, your offspring) spills something on it, or it just hits the wrong way on the ground, cement, tile floor and BOOM! it’s gone. 

 

Though some companies that you have a contract through for their services may offer some type of warranty, most do not offer coverage for accidentals – especially busted screens, or water damage. If they do offer any coverage there is usually a lot of fine print, most of which will deny any type of  claim you have. Not to mention the huge deductibles that leave you wandering if you shouldn’t just go get  a  new one yourself and avoid the hassle (do I sound like someone that’s been there, done that? That’s because I have!) To avoid all the hassle, I signed up with a great company that makes  it simple. Literally. SIMPLR™ product  protection makes it easy to product your investments, not limited to technology. Thinking of investing in a new treadmill? Washer & dryer? Sign up within 30 days of purchase to ensure that you are protected. Just follow these simple steps:

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Let Fresh Guard™ Keep a Smile on Your Face

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Krissyar

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Fresh Guard™. I received promotional items and Fresh Guard™ products in exchange for my participation. The opinions and text are mine.

If you or a family member participate in sports, you may use a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you have children, chances are that one or more of them may have an removal braces or a retainer (Or you may have a retainer still, like I do!) or even dentures. If so, you probably are concerned about the cleanliness – after all you brush your teeth every day to keep them clean – why not clean the retainers/braces/dentures each day s well? Fresh Guard™ wipes keep the devices fresh and clean while on the go and the other is a soak great for a deep cleaning at home.

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Fresh Guard™ Wipes are good on the go. Kids spending the night at a friends? Running to the gym before work? Double header at the ball fields this weekend? Throw these easy to-go wipes in your overnight, or gym bag and get clean whenever you need to feel Fresh. These are also great to take to work or school to use after lunch.

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The Fresh Guard™ soak is good for a deep cleaning, and especially great for long wear items like retainers or removable braces. It only takes five minutes to use! Just empty a packet into some warm water, soak for five minutes, and rinse.

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Fresh Guard™ Soak

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Both leave your mouth feeling fresh, kill odor causing bacteria, and help to reduce any yellowing or stains…and they are easy to use. There’s no convoluted, multi-step process or huge investment of time involved with using Fresh Guard products.

I highly suggest checking out these two products for your oral care needs. You can get coupons and exclusive offers fro the new #FreshGuard by Efferdent products HERE!

Fresh Guard™ is specially formulated to clean mouth guards, retainers, and clear braces. Fresh Guard™ Soak kills 99.9% of odor-causing bacteria in just 5 minutes while Fresh Guard™ Wipes offer a convenient on-the-go cleaning solution with no water needed. Visit Fresh Guard™ for more information, store locator and coupons!

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