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Archive for May, 2009

Gift Buying on a Budget

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

As summer time approaches I find that we are invited to more birthdays, communions, bridal showers, and weddings. This can be such a budget buster if I didn’t plan for the events by setting a budget each month; however, like all plans, sometimes these can also go awry. Its in those moments that I use my creativity!

WINNER of the $10 Bath & Body Works Giftcard Giveaway

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Finally, I was able to go on random.org and have selected the Bath & Body Works Giftcard giveaway winner!
Drumroll please … the winner is #88, Saving Diva!

Saving Diva said:
SavingDiva
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm Moderate
I’m following you on twitter! @savingforhome
Congrats SavingDiva! I have sent you an e-mail and twitter message, please provide me with info [...]

Girlfriends Beauty Bag Event in NYC

Friday, May 29th, 2009

I received notice of this event from the same Latinalicious Diva who hosted one of the very first giveaway’s on Latina On a Mission! It appears that they will be having an event in New York City on June 13, 2009 between 11 AM and 6 PM at 199 Bowery, NY, NY 10002.
Sadly, I [...]

Out with the Old & In with the “New” at the Score Swap

Friday, May 29th, 2009

On Saturday, May 30th between 11 and 6pm, there will be a free swap in the BKLYN Yard (388-400 Carroll St) in Brooklyn -of course!  Whats this you ask? Its a great way to swap your old stuff for “new” stuff, all while listening to the DJ beats of Skinny Friedman (Philadelphyinz), DJ Kestar (Crooked [...]

Yay me! I got two awards!

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Last week was definitely a rough week at home and work so I was pleasantly surprised to get not one, but TWO blogger awards!!! Its the same award but I received it from two bloggers. I didn’t get a chance to post them beforehand so here it is ….

Wordless Umm Wordful Wednesday: My Two Blind Dates

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

This past week I had a blind date with two men: Number one was tall, dark and handsome and the Number two was not. I met them both on the same day. Why waste a good outfit (and babysitter) I say! As planned, we met in a very public venue (safety is my motto!). They were kind enough [...]

Weight Loss Mission

Monday, May 25th, 2009

I haven’t written in my diet journal in quite sometime. I am ashamed to say that I have gained weight instead of losing it! This is killing me because I really do NOT want to buy new summer clothes. This is actually my greatest motivator, saving money, so I recently started the Jillian Michaels - 30 [...]