By Mavis Butterfield on October 9, 2016 – 2 Comments Hello Sunday. On the agenda for today: Make scones for breakfast Rake Leaves Visit my brother Make turkey soup in the crockpot… Read More

Hello and Happy friday! Check out the photo I found of a very sweet little 4 month old Lucy Puggle!!!! Seriously. Those puppy dog eyes. She’s had us wrapped around her little paw si… Read More

Academy Price Match – Do you like shoes? You’ve probably heard of Academy Sports + Outdoors. It is a well-known retailer of sports, outdoor pursuits, and lifestyle products. When… Read More

If you’ve ever wondered whether or not REI provides discounts for military members, the short answer is no. Unfortunately, such a program doesn’t run within the REI system, but w… Read More

Hello sunday. I’m so glad you are here. The weather has cooled down quite a bit here in the Pacific Northwest {low 60’s} and it finally feels like fall. The HH and I spotted a… Read More

Quote of the Day “The distance between dreams and reality is called action.” Hello and Happy Monday! I think the worst part of my cold is over. Now, I’m down to coughing… Read More

Here are some fun ideas for family entertainment and kids’ activities (most are free!) available this week and beyond. Note that each event may vary, so be sure call the designat… Read More

Last Updated: May 20, 2022 Every spring, REI has two great sales, first the Member Sale when your annual dividends come out and then the Anniversary Sale through Memorial Day weekend. I love… Read More

If you’re anything like me, you probably use Google on a daily basis. But did you know that in addition to helping you stay up-to-date on the topics you’re most interested in, th… Read More

The annual inflation rate for the US was just announced to be 9.1% for the rolling 12 months from June 2021 to June 2022. That means your spending power just got cut by nearly 10%! #Ouch. He… Read More

Last year nearly 9 of 10 Americans celebrated Independence Day. This summer holiday is celebrated all over the country and is full of patriotism, history, and live music, and is recognizable… Read More

Creating a glowing customer experience is something that every business strives for. Yet, if you ever worked in the service industry, you know it’s a hard task. Meeting dozens of peopl… Read More

This weekend, you’ll find early Black Friday deals on unique Etsy buys, discounted Vitamix blenders and savings on Stasher bags. All that and more below. Best Buy… Read More

Reading Time: 8 minutes Online shopping is a convenient way to buy what you need from the comfort of your home. With so many online retailers, it can be overwhelming to look for the it… Read More

Look up the word “inflation,” sometime soon. Are you able to buy the same amount of goods with a dollar that you were able to a decade ago? And, while the cost of living gets hi… Read More

Labor Day 2018 brings us the best set of stacking coupons we've seen at Kohl's, and a Samsung 50" 4K TV at the lowest price we've seen. Check out these offers and more in our roundup of the… Read More

TweetTrendy Hydro Flask gear is poised to be this year's must-have holiday gift, but sometimes fashionable hydration comes at a hefty cost. We've pulled together the best… Read More

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Canadian Flag Ready to set off on your first backpacking trip throughout Canada’s beautiful natural landscapes? Before you embark on your outdoor adventure, follow these steps to make… Read More

Your customers have smart phones. They can look up prices and other retailers to buy from while in your store. So what’s going to keep them from buying elsewhere? The answer is your sa… Read More

Happy Friday everyone! I am really looking forward to a snow-free weekend with the hubby and kids. We have been working on the new baby’s nursery and maybe we can get it finished soon… Read More