Codes to Live By

I am a big fan of getting things done early. Work related issues, appointments; anything that has a deadline I like to complete early.

One of the things I love to be prepared for is holiday shopping! Most everyone thinks that I’m crazy, but I like to be finished Christmas shopping by October. I used to love the hustle and bustle of the crowds around the holiday, but lately with time and money being so tight I’ve had to make some adjustments to the usual shopping. Being pressured to get the ‘perfect’ gift in a day's time just isn’t as much fun as it used to be, especially when restricted by a budget!

One of the better ways I’ve found to watch the almighty dollar is to shop online and use coupon codes. I can browse through all different ‘stores’ and find that perfect gift, plus save money in the process. Being online and using free online coupons means I don’t have to spend money on gas to get to the mall, try to find a parking place, and drag a 3 year old through countless stores while trying to maintain our santity!

My mother is a fan of fine jewelry, but I can’t stand the high pressure sales tactics of jewelry stores. I have always wanted to get her a unique necklace for her birthday or Christmas, but haven’t been able to stomach the process. After looking through these coupon codes I found a Blue Nile coupon. Now I can have the luxury of shopping over the computer and it gives me 10% off the purchase price. Can’t beat that!

My husband is impossible to shop for. Every year I get him a watch but it’s getting harder and harder to find interesting watches that aren’t mirror images to the ones he already has. I’ve been searching for over a month now with no luck until I came across a Netaya coupon. I found a great looking silver watch with a square face, and now I can get 10% off the purchase price.

It looks like I’ll be well within my budget this year!

Last night I had a new beer by Coors called Blue Moon. It was available on tap and topped with an orange slice. It was great! The orange added a nice touch and when the beer was done, eating it was amazing! It was full of bubbles and had a hint of the beer taste. I definitely recommend this beer. Even if you aren't a beer fan you should try it- you might be surprised!

New Blog Payment Site

I recently found a Paid-to-Blog site, Bloggerwave. They're pretty new and are actively seeking bloggers now! I applied and got approved within 24 hours (amazing!) and I already have jobs available.

It's such an easy concept: Blog like you always have and get paid. Could there be anything easier? It's great getting paid for something that I love to do!

It's a Sweet Life

I've used artificial sweetener for as long as I can remember. I have never been a fan of Sweet n' Low, but I have loved Equal. When all of the bad press started I switched to Splenda, but then I found something even better!

Stevia is an actual herb that's sweeter than any supplement I've found. It can't be sold as a named sweetener because the FDA would seize it, but it is sold as a dietary supplement. It's low in carbs and has the same fiber content as the fruit we eat. I love the taste and I only need half a packet in my morning coffee. Considering it has health benefits and it costs about the same since I use half the amount I used to, this product is going to have a permanent spot in my cabinet!