Do you have a lady in your life that loves CrossFit? If you love her and want to encourage her passion for fitness how about making a gift basket full of items she can actually...
12 Food deals starting today through Valentine’s Day, coupons, freebies & more
Check out this list of deals happening this week – some are ongoing and some will end soon. Let me know if I’ve missed anything. (Also last Tuesday was the end of the Jack’s...
Educational and Inspirational Freebie round-up from Answers in Genesis, Gospel for Asia, ChristianBooks, National Parks & more
If you’re looking for free resources to enrich your family’s life either in the educational or spiritual realms, then check out this list of options: INSPIRATIONAL FREEBIES: Gospel For Asia Free book (mailed) No...
Amazon deals: Mr. Peabody & Sherman 91-episode collection & Minecraft LEGO crafter kit
This is a great deal on The Complete Mr. Peabody & Sherman Collection on DVD. There are 91 episodes featured on this 2-disc set. Get it for $12.99 plus shipping. It is eligible for Amazon Prime...
Alabama Jaunts: Feb. 7-8 Crafts, Canoe races, Dinosaurs, Living History & more
This week flew by super fast. I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve got self imposed projects around the house I want to do or if this is a sign of getting older that...
Christie Dedman frugal living class schedule for Spring Birmingham Home & Garden Show
I’ll be speaking next week at the Birmingham Home & Garden Show at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex. There are several topics that I’ll be covering. Here’s the schedule for the Fresh Ideas Home Stage:...
Where to go in North Alabama: U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Sci-Quest, Monte Sano, Jesse Owens, Oakville Indian Mounds & more
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My three check out the water inside Rickwood Caverns looking for blind fish. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Horton Mill Bridge in Oneonta. It's fun to drive across with the kids. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Ivy Green in Tuscumbia - birthplace of Helen Keller (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Imagination Place in Gadsden (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Inside Jesse Owens Memorial Museum (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Little River Canyon falls (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Hiking at Little River Canyon and bird watching (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Long jump area at Jesse Owens Memorial Museum (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Noccalula Falls & statue Gadsden, AL (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Arrowhead display at Oakville Indian Mound museum free admission (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Climbing a mound at Oakville. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Inside Rickwood Caverns (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Stoney Lonesome OHV park in Cullman. (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Space and Rocket Center Huntsville (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Wheeler National Refuge (Photo by Christie Dedman) -
Looking out from inside Russell Cave National Monument (Photo by Christie Dedman)
North Alabama has a wealth of places to go if you are new to the area or you have lived here all of your life. I will define North Alabama by anything north of Jefferson...
Free camping at any Alabama State Park + 50% off lodging reservations Feb. 8 – Feb. 12
Free camping Feb. 8 through Feb. 12 at all 22 Alabama State Parks. (Photo by Christie Dedman)
The Alabama State Parks division is offering free camping and 50 percent off all lodge hotel rooms, cabins, cottages and chalets Feb. 8 through Feb. 12. The customer appreciation days offer is valid at 22 Alabama...
6 food & drink deals starting February 2 – Chick-Fil-A, McDonald’s, Sonic & more
Ready for some free or discounted food and drinks this week? Here’s a round-up of offers mentioned during Super Bowl 49 via television commercials or email blasts: 1. McDonald’s – Your order could be...
Should Christians be writing ‘Praying for you’ on Facebook?
Raise your hand if you’ve ever seen a concern, a praise, a request for prayer, birth or death announcement, disease diagnosis, impending surgery etc. in a Facebook status. Wow, all of you. (Yes I...
