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
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

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...