[Upgrade] Samsung Galaxy S4

A few years ago, I had the entire contents of my purse stolen at my favorite bar when I was out line dancing and my friend, the designated "purse watcher," left his station and someone took everything out of my purse. I don't know why they didn't just grab the purse, but they took my Blackberry, my wallet (which was huge and had lots of stuff in it), and my planner.

My contract with Sprint was not over so I didn't have any upgrade discounts. I ended up paying $500 for the all new HTC Evo 4G. I loved it. It never froze like my Blackberry. It was more user friendly and the screen was bigger. Well I don't know what happened over the past 3 years. Maybe it's all the apps I have and memory I used up. But if I used my phone at all, if I even thought about using my phone during the day, the battery would drain in 4-5 hours. So I decided to get the new Samsung Galaxy S4!

So now what do I do with my old phone? I'd really like to take out all my frustration on it and run over it with my car a few times. But, recently I learned how to sell a phone and you can't go wrong. I could get up to $161 for my HTC Evo!

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Curves: Free $50 Weightloss Kit + Possible Chance to Win $500!



Every day, women who thought they couldn't get fit find out that they can at Curves. Burn up to 500 calories with our 30-minute workout, which combines strength training and cardio for a workout that works your entire body--from head to toe. It works every major muscle group and gives you results that last. Now's the time to take the first step toward YOUR success.

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PLUS, within six weeks of making my appointment, I received an email invitation to participate in a survey for a chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! SIGN UP NOW!



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Spring Cleaning, Purging Junk and Getting Organized

It's currently snowing here in Colorado, but I've already had the "itch." The weather is getting nicer (except for our freak snowfalls), it's warming up, the sun is out, and all you want to do is clean! Everyone is familiar with spring cleaning. It's that time of year where you get in every crease, crack, and crevice in your house. You clean the air vents, wash the light switch plates, clear spider webs, and maybe even powerwash the siding on your house. But my favorite part of spring cleaning is the CLEANSING. By cleansing I mean purging stuff you don't need, whether by throwing out trash, donating items, or selling them for extra cash. Here are some tips you might find useful:

1) Clothes - If you haven't worn it in a year, GET RID OF IT. You may tell yourself "I realize I haven't worn this in a long time, I will make an effort to wear it this summer." But you won't. Trust me. I've done this more times than I can remember. Donate to your local shelter or Goodwill. Don't forget to wash them first!

2) DVDs and CDs - In today's digital world, you may not even need these. I sold my CD collection years ago and haven't looked back. I have a Smart TV that is hooked up to my internet. I stream music on Pandora or download to iTunes on my computer. You can also sell your DVDs and CDs on Music Magpie.

3) Paperwork/photos - Now is a good time to transfer your photos, bills, medical records, etc. to your computer. Get rid of that filing cabinet and make room for something else! Almost any company that sends you a bill keeps a digital copy on their site. You can save them to your computer as PDFs. If you are worried about your computer crashing and losing all your info, get an external hard drive and backup your files.

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Woes of a Smartphone

A few years ago, I had the entire contents of my purse stolen at my favorite bar when I was out line dancing and my friend, the designated "purse watcher," left his station and someone took everything out of my purse. I don't know why they didn't just grab the purse, but they took my Blackberry, my wallet (which was huge and had lots of stuff in it), and my planner. Who steals a planner?!

Anyways, my contract with Sprint was not over so I didn't have any upgrade discounts. I ended up paying $500 for the all new HTC Evo 4G. I loved it. It never froze like my Blackberry. It was more user friendly and the screen was bigger. Well I don't know what happened over the past 2 years. Maybe it's all the apps I have and memory I use up. But if I use my phone at all, if I even THINK about using my phone during the day, the battery will be drained by anywhere from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Realizing that I'd rather have a functional phone than all the crazy apps I had, I deleted apps, cleared  data, and even replaced the battery. No luck. I think it's time to move on from my ole HTC. But it's still fully functional. Recently I learned how to sell cell phones and you can't go wrong. I could get up to $161 for my phone! It's in almost brand new condition cosmetically because I keep it in a case. You mean people will pay for my crappy but pretty phone? YES.

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Win Shell Gas For A Year For You + 5 Friends!


Enter to win gas for a year for you and five of your friends!! Click above to enter!
(FYI the form did not work in Chrome for me. It works in Internet Explorer. Others are having luck in Chrome so just switch browsers if you can't get it to work.)


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Enter to Win a Free Foreign Language Program ($300 Value!)



Enter to win six months FREE of Berlitz and learn a new language! This is a $295 value! Berlitz offers a variety of adult language programs, featuring the Berlitz Method. The Berlitz methos is a highly effective, conversational style of instruction immerses you in your new language and makes learning fast and easy.

Click on "Get Started" on the banner above and enter your info. THEN, click here enter the sweepstakes. Must be 18 to enter, US only. Good luck!!

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Save $2 + Get a Free Gift @ Mabel's Labels



Children will soon be counting down the days until they're dropped off at camp! Help the summer campers in your life stay organized this camp season with Mabel's Labels. The Limited Edition Camp Combo Packs are UV resistant, waterproof labels and tags designed especially for everything that goes to summer camp. Identify clothes, footwear, toiletries, swim gear, backpacks and more with this seasonal essential. Best of all, save $2 and receive a free gift (while supplies last) when you purchase before 4/30. Happy Camping!

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Shoplet.com eProcurement Tools + Treasure Hunt #ShoptletAdvantage

When you are running a small business, you are probably managing every little detail. You shouldn't have to worry about office supplies. This can be very time consuming and you will learn all too quickly that time is money. Thankfully, Shoplet.com is able to meet all your business solutions needs. They offer invaluable eProcurement tools so you can manage your business smoothly. What is eProcurement? It's basically a fancy term for buying supplies from a business using management tools. Shoplet.com offers Schedule and Save, ApprovedLists, Quick Checkout, User Setup, and more. It's so easy to sign up your business. My favorite feature is the Schedule and Save. You can automate the items you purchase on a regular basis and get discounts when you do so. Along the same lines, I really appreciate the Quick Checkout feature. You shouldn't have to reenter your payment information every time you checkout on any retail site. Save time and money. How can it get any better?

Check out the video below to get more ideas of how Shoplet.com's eProcurement tools can help your business. It shows you how you can regain control of your business.

Now it's time for a Treasure Hunt! Complete the hunt and find all the codes to get 10% off your next purchase at Shoplet.com. Here's how it works:

1.  Find all the “treasure code price tags” hidden within the video posted below.
2.  Enter the codes contained in the “price tags” HERE. Entry form will appear after you watch the video.
3.  Share the video on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and/or Google+.
4.  “Like” and comment on Shoplet.com’s Facebook page.

That's it! Your coupon will be emailed to you!



Did you find all the treasures? Share our Treasure Hunt with your friends so they can win too!





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Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance Review & Giveaway


I'm constantly on the prowl for ways to save money. Purex has come out with a product that combines detergent and fabric softener. You could save up to $45 every year! Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance also has the power of Dirt Lift Action. Dirt Lift Action works deep into clothes to get out dirt, keeping your clothes bright, white and clean. This new Purex laundry detergent is available in the liquid detergent aisle at Walmart, Target, Kroger stores and other Purex retailers.

Purex detergent with fabric softener is good for everyday laundry, so I tried with a load of jeans. I normally wash jeans with regular detergent and then line dry them, so fabric softener never touches them and they get stiff when they dry. I noticed they were a little softer when I washed them with Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance and smelled wonderful too! I like a lot of scent on my clothes. Nothing smells better than freshly washed clothes.

I have 3 free product coupons to give away! Enter on the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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*The Purex brand provided me with a sample of Purex detergent plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Fragrance in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions express here are my own.*

KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway ($400 Value!)


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Special thanks to Rude Mom, Must Love Freebies, Swank Savings, An Ordinary Housewife, Simply Sherryl, The Empowered Momma, Lori’s Culinary Creations, Budget Earth, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, Mamal Diane ~ Keeping it Simple, Heartfelt Balance Homemade Life, Drive Me Crazy Family Adventure, Spaceships and Laserbeams, Kids Cooking Activities.

Welcome to the KitchenAid Event! If you don't have one of these, you are missing out. This is the best stand mixer I've ever used. I love mine and use it for everything. Here's your chance to become the lucky owner of a KitchenAid Mixer.

One Winner will win a KitchenAid 5-Quart Artisan Design Series Stand Mixer ($399.99 ARV)

Giveaway runs March 20 - April 11
  • See-through 5 quart glass bowl glass mixing bowl with measurement markings on the side in liters and cups.
  • Tilt Head Feature - Easily access the bowl, beaters and ingredients with an easy tilt of the mixer head
  • Exceptional Planetary Action - The beater spirals within the bowl for effective, absolute mixing.
  • Metal Construction - Tough, durable, metal construction ensures years of dependable mixing.
  • 10 mixing speeds provide flexibility and control
  • Powers over 12 Recommended KitchenAid Stand Mixer Accessories.