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...
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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...
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:...
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...
Alabama Spring 2015 Consignment Sale Round-up
Consignment sales are a great way to add extra money to your pockets. I know I’m probably preaching to the choir but everyday there’s a new mom and everyday she’s looking for ways to...
Vulcan Park & Museum admission deal, 2 tickets for $7 or 4 for $13 + Tips for visiting the park
If you are visiting Birmingham soon or will have relatives over check out this deal from Groupon to score admission for two for only $7. You can get four tickets for $13. The tickets...
7 tips for avoiding ATM fees while traveling
I hate to say what I’m about to say but I think only certain ATM fees should be banned. You might ask why in the world I would say ‘certain’? Well it’s because I...
Why we want to take our kids out of school and road trip across the U.S.A.
There is absolutely nothing like being on the open road. Unknown or known routes can be exciting, interesting, thrilling, educational and relaxing all at the same time. To be completely honest I want to...
