5 Easy Ways to Save Money

August 14, 2010

I’m all about saving money, but I’m also busy and somewhat disorganized (I know, shocker!). There are some bloggers who save some amazing cash, but some of the methods they use frankly sound like a full-time job to me, which is great if you have the time. Unfortunately, I don’t right now. So I wanted [...]

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I Love Staples for Back-to-School (A giveaway too!)

August 13, 2010

UPDATE: Using Random.org, I randomly selected comment #10, Mari, as the winner of the $25 Staples gift card! Congratulations, Mari! Please email me your mailing address! School starts here in T-minus 5 days. FIVE. Never mind that it’s still literally 110 degrees in the shade… One thing I’ve always looked forward to about the beginning [...]

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Just Another Delightful School-Shopping Experience

August 9, 2010

This weekend marked a big event around these parts — Sales Tax-Free Weekend. And since I will soon have THREE boys (*sob*) in school, Husband and I decided to do something we try hard to never have to do . . . take the whole crew shopping. First of all, let me remind you (if [...]

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That’s It—I’ve Seen Enough!

August 4, 2010

What is it with people this week? Are they trying to make me gag? I mean, really — I’ve seen enough. And it’s got to stop. First off, I should mention that it’s hot here. Well, it’s not so much the heat as it is the humidity. (If you’re from the Midwest, you’ll appreciate that [...]

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We’ve got armpit hair! I repeat—we’ve got armpit hair!

July 30, 2010

As much as I’d like to think of Boy #1 as that cute little dude in overalls and moon boots who I caught pushing the mop in the kitchen and saying, “I help, Mommy?” in that cute toddler voice, it’s probably time I face the facts . . . He’s a tween. In 6 months [...]

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How (not) to get ready for your class reunion

July 28, 2010

I spent last weekend reliving high school. Yup, even though I could’ve sworn we just turned 30, apparently it’s been 20 years since we graduated. As you may recall, I spent last week getting ready for my reunion by growing some kind of abscess on my neck and splashing coffee into my eye. Yeah, you [...]

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I want to be Liked . . .

July 22, 2010

On Facebook, that is. Boogers & Burps now has a fan page. I’m going to try to use Facebook more for sharing fun things I find, as well as Thriftilicious tips and links. Come be my friend! Last night I posted links to some stores that are having major Christmas in July sales in the [...]

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Things that would only happen to me (and Liz Lemon)

July 21, 2010

Tonight, Husband said these words to me: “You never cease to amaze me.” How sweet, right? Was he talking about my stunning beauty, my incredible talent or my kindness that overfloweth? Nope. None of the above. He was, in fact, referring to the fact that I burnt my eye with coffee. Yes, you read that [...]

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