Internet Dependence

Internet Dependence

The Author of this post is Solomon Dejesus

Since I don’t have internet at home, I have to go to my mother’s house whenever I need to use it. Since I’m looking for a job right now, I’ve been going there about every other day to check the postings and fill out online job applications.
She lives almost an hour away from me, and this routine is getting old. I’m spending a ton on gas, and the two hours in the car is wearing on me. I am becoming increasingly dependent on the internet, and this is becoming very inconvenient. Last time I went over there I decided that I was going to check out getting my own internet connection so I didn’t have to drive so far all the time. I figured that with all the money I was spending on gas, it would probably be worth it for me to spring for the service in my own home. I went to wildbluedeals.com and I think I am going to have them vome out and get me connected. I know my mom likes it that I come over so often, but I just can’t take it anymore. All that time I sped driving would be better spent looking for a job and networking.

Organic Peanut Butter - next greal deal?

Costco Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter has always been a great deal - two 28oz organic peanut butter for slightly less than $9. Sadly, I could not find them anymore in Costco in the last two months, and I heard this product time might be discontinued.

What is my next alternative since peanut butter is considered a staple in my family? Santa Cruz and MaraNatha organic 16-oz versions passed my taste test but since they do not come reasonably priced, I recently turned to Trader Joes with organic peanut butter (unsalted, a plus for me!) at $3.99 for 16-oz.

If the taste is acceptable, that will be my source for peanut butter in the coming months.

Why do I need a home security system?

Why do I need a home security system?

Guest post from: Kent Lara

I know what you are thinking. I live in a nice neighborhood. I have nosey neighbors. My parents live down the street from me. Why do I need a home security system? I will tell you that while you may feel safe with all of these creature comforts close by no one can ever be watching over your home twenty four seven. I thought that our neighborhood was safe until recently when a few homes at the front of the subdivision were broken into. This really got me to thinking about what if that happened at our home? Even worse, what if it happened when I was at home alone with the kids and my husband wasn’t there to scare the intruder off? That is when I decided to check out www.homesecurityfamily.com one night on my laptop. I found out that there are affordable options to having a home security system installed and monitored. In fact it was much cheaper than I had imagined. I guess that when it comes to your home safety you can’t put a price on it.

How to save with Mambo Sprouts - Part 2

The latest deal coupon-ing with Mambo Sprouts (Manufacturer coupons) and Whole Foods Market's (Vendor coupons) Whole Deal must be on those CLIF and LUNA energy bars.

Retail at Whole Foods:

(1) CLIF:
Retail price: $0.99/bar

Mambo Sprouts coupon $1.00 off for 4 bars or more
WHFs coupon $1.00 for 3 bars or more

Buy 4 bars and get $2.00 off. So that is $0.99x4 - $2.00 = $1.96
and $0.49/bar

What a steal!

(2) LUNA:
Retail price: $0.99/bar


Mambo Sprouts coupon $0.50 any one bar
WHFs coupon $0.50 any one bar

Buy a bar, get $1.00 off. So 0.99x1 - $1.00 = FREE!

FREE taste good, isn't it!

Far and Away

Far and Away

Guest post written by Kevin Beach

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? These are the questions I often ponder in the quiet of the night when the rest of the house is asleep. Many nights, I am sitting up alone watching HGTV’s “House Hunters International” on http://www.direc4u.com/, and this takes me away to exotic and lovely destinations. After spending 6 weeks in England during college, I long for the days when my girls are old enough to appreciate traveling to historic locations like Oxford, England or even somewhere less inhabited like rural portions of Nicaragua. There is so much that the world has to offer. It’s a place far bigger than ourselves, our city, or even our country. Endless differences in culture and lifestyle exist, and I find it immensely important to be able to raise my children in a way that they can experience and embrace the differences amongst nations and populations. Only through exposure and awareness can we truly appreciate these differences, yet find a common thread in humanity. Experience and immersion and far more impacting than any book or website or TV show. True understanding only comes through experience and the time to absorb those experiences to change the fiber of our being.

How to save using Mambo Sprouts

What I usually do is to pick up the Mambo Sprouts coupon booklet and the Whole Foods Deals coupon; then double-coupon valid items at Whole Foods Market. It will be more savings if the item happens to be on sale.

For example, with

Earth Balance $1.00 off manufacturer coupon (Mambo Sprouts coupon valid to use at any stores); and
Earth Balance $1.00 off vendor (Whole Foods Market) coupon (only valid to use at Whole Foods Market);

the Earth Balance Unsweetened Soy Milk which is on sale in Whole Foods Market at $2.99 (regular $3.49) is now $2.99 - $1.00 - $1.00 = $0.99 !!

It is spectacular savings!