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Contesting Monday 4/29

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So here is the deal. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone’s giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.

But before you add your giveaways and rush off to enter everyone’s giveaways make sure you enter mine!!! I am giving away a $75 gift card to Teleflora!!! You can get yourself flowers or some for someone you love!!!

So now you need to add your giveaways and go enter some giveaways! Let them know that Contesting Monday sent you! Make sure you pop back later this week for a giveaway of my own!!!

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My #1 Earth Savvy Tip #VlogMom

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This week’s prompt comes from Julie Meyers Pron — It’s Earth Week! Share an earth friendly pointer or tip or activity.

So of course I went super practical! Passing around clothes!!!! Kids go through so many clothes and it costs a fortune! We save a lot of money and waste by passing down clothes and getting clothes passed down to us! And I don’t just mean among siblings;).

You can do something good for the environment and your pocket book!

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Teleflora Mother’s Day Flowers: A Coupon and a Giveaway

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(I have been compensated to run this giveaway by Teleflora)

Flowers and Mother’s Day, those go together like peanut butter and jelly. For years people have chosen to shop Teleflora bouquets for Mother’s Day. In order to help out NerdFamily Things’ readers they are providing us with a 25% off coupon and a giveaway!!! Hurry and place your Mother’ Day or any special occasion floral order by 5/12/13, to get 25% off, using Teleflora flower coupon code MommyTL.

Onto the giveaway!!! Who would like a $75 Teleflora gift card? (Just a warning, it may not be to the winner in time to order for Mother’s Day.) Just enter through the Rafflecopter by May 5th!!!!

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$1.25 off ONE (1) KRAFT JET-PUFFED MarshmallowsJust imagine I read that title to you in a Newsboy voice. It is much cuter then;).You all know I love coupons and here are some you should grab before the month is up!!! (And yes, these are affiliate links. When you print these coupons you not only save money but help support this site!!!)

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10 Tips for Great Yard Sale Shopping

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Last week I talked about having a good yard sale but this week I look at how to do some great yard sale shopping! A little prep and planning can go a long way in helping you to enjoy yard sale shopping while getting some great deals!

I love to get decor and kids clothes at yard sales. What are your favorite things to get at yard sales?

1)Have a variety of small bills.
2)Look on Craig’s list & make a basic plan of where you are going!
3)Hit block sales or multi-family sales first. 1 stop many choices!
4)Make a list complete with measurement and sizes! Know what you need so guide your looking! Need at picture for a room? How big? Table? Kids’ pants? Sizes are essential!
5)Keep plastic bags in your car. It will help you carry things and….
6)Negotiate! Not only can you talk people down on 1 item you can use your plastic bags to strike a deal! Suggest a “bag price” for similar items or any kind of multiple deal.
7)Make sure to check clothes for holes/stains. Be realistic in any mending things will need and if you will really do it.
8)Ask for electronics to be tested with batteries or plugging things in. Don’t take it on faith it will work. If they don’t have batteries and you want it, use that as a negotiating opportunity!
9)Eat breakfast!!! Make sure you also bring snacks and water too!
10)Take a friend! It is more fun and it is great to get another opinion on items.

Contesting Monday

Contesting Monday 4/22

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So here is the deal. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone’s giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.

So now you need to add your giveaways and go enter some giveaways! Let them know that Contesting Monday sent you! Make sure you pop back later this week for a giveaway of my own!!!

 

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10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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having yard saleThe weather has finally warmed up and gotten consistently sunny!!! So it means it is the perfect time to get rid of all your valuable, worthless junk that is just taking up room in your house (or garage). A yard sale is a perfect way to turn your unwanted and needed clothes, decor and other things into someone else’s treasure and money for you! But a good yard sale takes just a little for thought and planning. Here are 10 tips to get you going in the right direction.

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10 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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having yard saleThe weather has finally warmed up and gotten consistently sunny!!! So it means it is the perfect time to get rid of all your valuable, worthless junk that is just taking up room in your house (or garage). A yard sale is a perfect way to turn your unwanted and needed clothes, decor and other things into someone else’s treasure and money for you! But a good yard sale takes just a little for thought and planning. Here are 10 tips to get you going in the right direction.
1. Market it!!! Use Craig’s list, Fresno Yard sale page on Facebook, and your facebook/twitter pages!!! Also post signs (with the crazy arrows) around the neighborhood.
2. Start early. Around 7am is very common but don’t be surprised if people show up early.
3. Have everything priced & grouped the night before so you can just pull it out in the morning.
4. Have change!!!! If you don’t people will try to talk the prices down.
5. Price a little high and be willing to negotiate.
6. Have chilled water & sell it!!!! People will actually get out of their car for that alone!
7. Have a Quarter table for kids.
8. Have a small freebie pile.
9. End by 1pm. Traffic drops up to just about nil after that.
10. Arrange for charity to come by and pick up the leftovers or post it on Freecycle. That way you don’t have to clean up!!!

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Contesting Monday 4/15

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So here is the deal. If you are hosting a giveaway or have a post about someone’s giveaway just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, list it again! Also your link must be to something family friendly or it will be deleted.

So now you need to add your giveaways and go enter some giveaways! Let them know that Contesting Monday sent you!