Decisions, Decisions

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Years ago, when cell phones first became popular, my ex had one through Sprint.  He never had any issues with their service.  Right now, I have a pre-paid cell phone, which I love, but I am thinking about switching to a plan where I can get phones for the kids and I for one monthly bill.  Buying phones for the four or us can get expensive, so when I heard about this online sale Sprint is having on phones I was pretty excited.

Right now, they have their Nexus S™ 4G and HTC EVO™ 3D on sale. 

The Nexus S™ 4G is FREE when you open a new line of service or add to your account. ($50 MIR converts to instant + $99.99 web only savings).

The HTC EVO™ 3D is only $49.99 when you open a new line of service or add to your account. ($50 MIR converts to instant + $50 web only savings)

Both phones look pretty awesome, but if I get them for my kids, I would choose the free one.  I don't want to spend money on phones that I know they will abuse.  Because let's face it, teenagers can be pretty destructive.

Save Money At Walgreens

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How do you decide where to fill your prescriptions?  In the town I live in, there are different pharmacies on every corner.  I moved here last year, and the pharmacy I used to use is about twenty minutes away.  I was going to switch to one of the local ones, but I love the service and savings I get at Walgreens, so I never did switch. 

I am going to become a member of Walgreens Prescription Savings Club.  For only $20 a month, I can save a ton of money on prescriptions.  I can save money on more than 8,000 brand name medications and all their generic medications.  I can get discounts on flu shots, nebulizers, diabetic supplies, and even pet prescriptions.  I already buy Walgreen brand products when I shop there, and doing so with my membership can earn me bonuses. 

If you want to save money on your prescriptions, get a membership for yourself.  Or, get one for your entire family.  For only $35 a year you can get the family membership, which covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents 22 and younger and pets.  To stay updated on all things Walgreens, follow Walgreens on Twitter and like Walgreens on Facebook.

Winter Entertainment

Guest post from: Joe Castro

We watch entirely too much television at our house during the winter. With the sun setting earlier nad it being so cold outside, what else is there to do? Our direct tv new york is always on, often in more than one room! The kids each have a television in their room, my husband watched in the den and I even have one in the kitchen. The kids usually want to watch something on Disney or Nickelodeon but never the same thing. Hence the need for them to each have their own. Hubby usually watches Sportscenter after work to catch up on football, basketball and hockey. I have no interest in sports and no time to sit down and watch television. Anything I watch has to be on in the kitchen where I am usually cooking, cleaning or making the next day’s lunches. Luckily, winter doesn’t last forever and in a couple of months the days will be longer and we can all go outside for a walk and some fresh air!

Disappearing Flatware

I am missing silverware.  I have no idea where it has gone, but I am missing almost all of my forks and spoons.  Not my knives, though, which is kind of weird, because if I was going to stash some silverware under my bed (or where ever my kids have put it) I would make sure it's a knife or two so I could fend off intruders.  Not that there are many intruders in my bedroom, but you know what I'm saying.

I went to the store to buy some new stuff, and I couldn't believe how expensive flatware is.  You used to be able to get four forks (or spoons or knives) for about a dollar, but I can't find those anymore.  I did find some oneida flatware discounts online, but if I am going to spend any amount of money on flatware, I need to make sure it doesn't disappear.  Short of not allowing my kids to use any of it, I don't know how to keep track of it all.  Any ideas?

While I was shopping for flatware, it occurred to me that I could use an update on other things in my house as well.  I found some cute dining cushions, but honestly, that look is a little too country for me.  My mom would love them, though.  In fact, I remember cushions on our dining chairs growing up.

I also found this awesome ice bucket with stand and I want it so bad!  As soon as I saw it, I pictured it next to my bed, chilling a bottle of champagne on New Year's Eve.  Sure, I am going to be with my kids New Year's Eve, so I won't be using it that night.  But, the following week, I will have a special friend over, and it's never too late to toast in the new year, right?

Right?

Polar Express

Guest post from: Mohamed Simon

I have been loving all the Christmas movies on our direct tv. Most nights after supper my family of four has curled up on the couch to watch a Christmas movie. My all-time favorite is The Polar Express. I don't ever get tired of that movie. The magic that it brings to Christmas is so sweet. Of course I know the real reason we celebrate Christmas and I do have my family focus on that, but when my kids are this young it is fun to also do the whole Santa thing. I mean they are only small once and the excitement on my son's face when we took him to sit on Santa's lap is priceless. My favorite part of The Polar Express is when the little boy gets the bell off Santa's reindeer and finally hears the bell. My son saw some bell earrings hanging in Walmart the other day and was shaking them all. Of course he was holding the bell on the sides so it wasn't making any noise. I watched him shake all of them and he started getting worried. He then looked up at me and totally seriously said, “Mom, I must not believe in Christmas”!.