Mommies with Cents

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SaleLocator: Find Local Sales to Maximize Time & Savings

I love to shop but I love to save money even more. I love the feeling I get when I score an awesome deal.  Hunting for deals is almost like a game and SaleLocator.com helps shoppers be a winner every time.  Since it's geo-targeted, when you visit the site, it automatically shows the sales going on in your area.  Today I discovered a Buy One Get One Free sale on on clearance items at the Lucky … [Read more...]

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How to Throw a Birthday Party on a Budget

It is my son's 1st birthday this week.  Crazy!  We threw a party for him this weekend, but parties can get very expensive, so here are some ways to throw a birthday party on a budget. 1. Keep the birthday bash small. This isn't always possible as we have a large family, but since it is my son's 1st birthday next month and was my daughter's 3rd birthday, we opted to have a small party for my … [Read more...]

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$25 Bonus When You Load $25 onto Amex Pass Card

Pass cardsAmerican Express recently launched PASS from American ExpressSM - a prepaid reloadable card parents give to teens. Use promotion code SS25, and load at least $25 on the Card to get another $25 from Amex. PASS is not a debit or a credit card. It's a safer way to give teens money to spend. It may be used at virtually any merchant that accepts American Express® Cards worldwide, … [Read more...]

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Refer a Friend to SmartyPig and Earn $25

For a limited time, you can earn up to $2,500 by referring friends to SmartyPig!  You'll be rewarded $25 for each friend you refer who successfully sets up a SmartyPig account and goal.  You can refer up to 100 friends. SmartyPig offers a competitive interest rate, cash back bonus offers from top retailers and more.  Here's how to start earning cash for your referrals: If you are ready to … [Read more...]

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SmartyPig: Set Goals For The New Year

Did you know that if you carry a balance of $3200 on a credit card and only pay the minimum each month, you could end up taking 28 years to pay it off and wind up paying $15,350 total with interest!  Crazy, huh? With SmartyPig we can put this sort of scenario in reverse, but you'll have to practice patience rather than instant gratification- not a bad thing to teach your kids!  Here's how it … [Read more...]

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Plan Ahead: Earn Holiday Money All Year Long!

It may seem early to some of you but if you plan ahead, it's easier to stretch out holiday gift purchases over the whole year rather than try to squeeze it into your budget at the last minute.  I know many of you shop year round for the best bargains to help offset the holiday "squeeze". Earning a few extra bucks to put towards your holiday spending is always a good thing, right? A few of my … [Read more...]