Denise’s Blog

Bed Bath & Beyond – Coupon Tips

I did some Christmas shopping today at Bed Bath & Beyond and had to share this tip.You can use multiple 20% off coupons with one order. If you don’t have a coupon with you, you can return later with a coupon and your receipt, they will happily do a price adjustment with NO time limit! (If the items you purchased were pricey it may be worth a return trip)P.S. I posed this tip on Facebook and someone said they don’t even care if the coupon is expired! (I’ll have to try that and see how it goes) Enjoy the savings!

Waiting for Water to Boil? No More!

Have you ever found yourself standing at the stove, staring at a pot of water waiting for it to boil? I sure have and I won’t be wasting my time any more. If you want to save time in the kitchen, here’s a tip! I’ve found a new kitchen time-saver and I love it and had to share! I’ve been using my new electric kettle for just about everything: tea, French press coffee but mostly to save time when I am cooking. Now I pre-boil my water for all kinds of stuff: oatmeal, pasta, potatoes, etc. Love it…. You can order one like the Hamilton Beach Electric...

Teaching Kids About Money

If you are looking for ways to teach kids about money you can listen in on this interview I did with the John Tesh Show. You can listen now by going to Tesh.com and clicking on the listen now button located on the left side of the page. The show will air today every hour on the hour. I love how John Tesh provides intelligence for life…great information on his show!

Legally Seized and Unclaimed Property at Deep Discounts

Have you ever wondered what happens to lost and found at parks or property seized from criminals? If you would rather watch than read click here. All these items end up in auctions held by various states, local law enforcement agencies, airlines and storage services. Many of these agencies or departments have websites or partner with sites that run auctions daily. Most of these auctions sites have bids starting as low as $1.00 and if interest is low on a particular item, you could walk off with a high-end item at a ridiculously low price. Most of these sites offer free memberships...

Avoid Waste: Share and Preserve Your Bounty of Fruit

Avoid Waste: Share and Preserve Your Bounty of FruitIf you would rather watch than read click her to watch . (it’s me on ABC Good Morning Kern County) With summer in full swing, this is the season for all those wonderful fruits reaching their plump, ripened stage and ready for picking. Not only are fruits a great source of vitamins and healthy snacking, you can share them with friends and neighbors or donated to those in need. With the blazing heat of summer surrounding us, fruit offers a cool, refreshing alternative for meals and snacks alike. After picking a...

Discount Movie Tickets

How To Save Money Going To See A Movie If you would rather watch than read click here. It’s the money saving segment I did last week on ABC Good Morning Kern County. With summer in full swing, Hollywood is rolling out their summer blockbusters and many folks will be hitting the theaters. If you love going to the movies, I bet you would love to save money on the ever increasing costs for tickets. I have some great tips and ideas that could save you money and might even put some cash back into your pocket. At the box office: ⁃ Be a matinee early bird – Not only will...

How To Save Money on Spring Gardening

If you are giving your yard a makeover here are some brilliant bits that will help you save money this year and for years to come. If you would rather watch than read…click here – 23 ABC Plan First Shop Later Find knowledgeable people – I am by no means a green thumb so when it came time to makeover an area in my front yard I struck up a conversation with some friends. I never knew they knew so much about plants and gardening. I also found expert advice at the home improvement store and on the Internet. Things to consider when planning: It’s vital to look at the...

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas If you would rather watch than read…click here ABC Good Morning Kern County Mother’s Day is this Sunday so before heading off to the florist or jeweler, take note of what moms really want: Forty-eight percent of moms who participated in a survey for Ebates.com named a day at the spa as their number one gift choice. However, men mistakenly ranked spa day as number three on the list above jewelry and flowers. What moms want most this Mother’s Day is some quiet time and spa-style relaxation. Making her feel pampered and special with a little...

Tips for teens getting a summer job

Summer is almost here and if you are looking for tips to help your teen find a summer job click the “read more” tab below and then click here -to see my top 6 Tips to Finding a Summer Job. This link is to the article that ran on page 30 in Spring 2012 issue of FFA New Horizons magazine. You might not know this about me but I was a Future Farmers of America member in high school. Being a member of FFA provided a lot for me as a teen and much of what I learned is still with me today. I got my first loan for $600 from B of A in Shafter to purchase a lamb for...

St. Patrick’s Day Doesn’t Have to Cost a ‘Pot of Gold’

Saint Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, which means you might be spending more money on festivities than you would if the holiday were on a weekday. According to a National Retail Federation survey, 54% of Americans will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year. Celebrating will likely mean spending money on food, drink, and the wearing of green. Here are some tips to help you save a ‘pot of gold’ this St. Patrick’s Day. Wearing of the green $3 Bucks:Green permanent marker Green clothing dye Green eyeliner Green spool of ribbon Green...