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Archives for February 2019

Ello Hammertime 18 oz. Rose Gold Travel Mug – only $4.99 + shipping!

February 28, 2019 by moneysavingduo

Please note: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click through the links and make a purchase, we may receive financial compensation. We just thought you should know. 

Ello Hammertime 18-oz Rose Gold Travel Mug

This Ello Hammertime travel mug has awesome reviews and is currently available for only $4.99! That’s a 72% markdown!

You do have to pay $5.49 for shipping, but that’s still bringing the total price of $10.48 well below what you’d normally pay for this travel mug ($17.99).

A few features: Beverages can be kept hot or cold for up to 10 hours in this vacuum-sealed mug. It also features a leak-proof lid.

Add this travel mug to your collection.

Filed Under: Deals & Discounts Tagged With: rose gold, travel mug, travel mugs

Be Brave Medallion Necklace – Regularly $18, Now Only $12!

February 27, 2019 by Kati Mora

Did you know that this week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week? As a recovery survivor, this week is an extra special one for me because it was a week like this one many years ago that saved my life. What better way to celebrate than with this great deal I discovered online.

photo credit: musthavemustget.com

These Be Brave necklaces reminded me of all the courage individuals embarking on their own recovery journey need and have.

And as an added bonus, these necklaces are currently on sale! Regularly priced at $18, they are currently available for $12 each. They are available in gold plated, silver plated, or rose plated materials. The chain measures 16″ and the pendant measures 1/2″.

Each necklace is handcrafted in Korea.

Shipping will vary depending on your location.

Filed Under: Deals & Discounts Tagged With: be brave, Be Brave Necklace, handmade, jewlery

Days Until Countdown Chalkboard – Only $8.99!

February 26, 2019 by moneysavingduo

Please note: This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you click through the links and purchase something, we may be financially compensated. We just thought you should know. 

Days Until Countdown Chalkboard

Whether you’re counting down until spring (like we are!), counting down towards a birthday or your favorite holiday, your whole family can track the days with this versatile Days Until Countdown Chalkboard.

Regularly priced at $17.99, its currently available for only $8.99.

It features unpainted pine wood and you can choose from three different font options. Shipping is $3.99 for the first item, $1.99 for each additional.

Want to know more about this awesome find? Check it out on Jane.com!

Filed Under: Deals & Discounts Tagged With: chalkboard, countdown chalkboard, days until, farmhouse decor

Three Lessons We’ve Learned While Paying Off Debt

February 23, 2019 by Kati Mora

Like most people, Aaron and I didn’t know much about how to handle money when we first got married. Mind you, we were only twenty when we said ‘I do,’ but it took us a good portion of our twenties to even recognize that taking our finances seriously mattered.

Three Lessons Learned While Paying Off Debt

When our oldest turned 10, we really felt the need to get our acts together. Those ten years flew by and we knew the next eight would as well. When we had kids I knew that I wanted to provide some sort of financial nest egg for them once they headed off to college or into a career, but at this point in our lives, it wasn’t looking like that would be a realistic possibility.

So, we got to work. And through this process we’ve not only tackled a huge amount of debt, but we’ve learned quite a bit about ourselves as well. Looking back, here are just a few of the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

We really don’t need a whole lot of stuff. One of the biggest realizations we had early on in this process was that we didn’t need as much stuff as we were typically buying. When we started to look for ways to cut our spending, we began to realize that a grocery trip was never just a grocery trip. We’d shop at Meijer or Walmart and end up buying products outside the grocery aisles we didn’t even need, but would find at a great price.

Once we realized this, we stopped shopping at these locations for our weekly grocery trip and chose a store that primarily had only the groceries we needed. And we don’t really miss all that stuff that randomly filled our carts and our homes years ago.

Life is still enjoyable even when you’re frugal. Actually, it may be even more enjoyable! As we’ve spent less over the years, I’ve found myself more grateful for what I do have. We’ve also discovered that there are plenty of ways to enjoy your time together that don’t cost anything extra. That’s why we’re always trying to highlight free and fun activities for local families to participate in. It is possible to enjoy quality time together without spending a lot of cash.

Cooking tasty meals just takes practice. When Aaron and I first got married, I remember making him homemade goulash… and it was awful! He tried really hard to look happy with the meal, but the truth was, it was TERRIBLE! This resulted in us eating at restaurants way too often early in our marriage. But when we got serious about our finances, we realized that cooking meals that taste great at home just takes practice.

I feel much more comfortable in the kitchen then I did all those years ago and I think my family will agree that I make some pretty great tasting food now.

And if that’s not enough proof that I’ve learned to hold my own in the kitchen, you should probably know that I WON a cooking competition while competing against legit FOOD BLOGGERS just a couple of years ago! Seriously. Me!

Although becoming more frugal may seem like a total buzz-kill, we’ve found the opposite to be true. Its allowed us to get closer as a family, working together to creatively save money and have fun at the same time. Its also allowed us to be more grateful for what we have and enhance skills that we can be proud of.

Overall, this journey hasn’t just been one that has helped us live a more financially free life, but one that has led us to discover all sorts of wonderful surprises along the way.

What have you discovered if on a similar journey? Or what would you hope to see if you embarked on one?

Filed Under: Budget Tips, Duo Update, Save Money

Know a Teacher? Tell Them About This Free Colgate Classroom Kit!

February 23, 2019 by moneysavingduo

Free Colgate Classroom Kit

This is a great opportunity for all kindergarten and 1st grade teachers to receive toothbrushes and toothpaste for their classroom.

Free Colgate Classroom Kit

 

With National Children’s Dental Month only a few months away (its in February), now is the perfect time for teachers to request a free Colgate Classroom Kit for their classroom. Each kit is designed to provide teachers with tools and resources they need to teach kids good oral care that will support their smiles for a lifetime.

Each kit includes:

  • Toothbrush samples for 25 students
  • Colgate toothpaste for 25 students
  • Classroom materials

The kit is designed with kindergartners and first graders in mind.

Teachers can apply for their kit here.

Not a teacher but know one who may be interested in this freebie? Please share this opportunity with them.

Filed Under: Deals & Discounts Tagged With: Colgate classroom kit, free, free for teachers

Free Pokemon Trade and Play Day at Best Buy this weekend!

February 22, 2019 by moneysavingduo

Our 10 year old might just be the biggest Pokemon fan on the planet! Your kids too? Mark your calendars for February 23rd and get ready to head out to your local Best Buy to enjoy Pokemon Trade and Play Day!

Pokemon Card Pack featuring Pikachu

Stop by Best Buy this Saturday between 11am-2pm for a Pokemon Trade and Play event. Celebrating the release of Sun and Moon cards, kids can trade cards and enjoy other fun activities taking place at the store.

Participants will also receive a FREE booster pack containing 3 cards, activity sheet and Pokemon coin and guide.

Find out if your local Best Buy is participating in this event.

Filed Under: Deals & Discounts Tagged With: free event, kid-friendly, Pokemon

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