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Save With Dollar General’s Digital Coupons!

Save With Dollar General’s Digital Coupons!

When people always ask, what’s one thing you’d take if you were on a stranded island, my answer is toilet paper! Who wants to wipe with a leaf that may be poisonous or harsh on one of the most sensitive parts of the body?

Dig a hole, do your business, and then bury it. Wa-la. It’s what we do when we’re camping and there are no bathrooms. Makes for a much more pleasant outdoor experience.

We all know toilet paper is costly, that’s why I try to use coupons and look for sales when stores are having them and then stock up when I can, since it’s better to have a stockpile than to run out unexpectedly while on the toilet, yelling “WHERE’S THE TOILET PAPER?” in hopes that someone in the house will hear you and come running. And Dollar General is one of those places where I save on toiletry goods like Scott®. I like Scott® because it’s soft, an excellent value, gets the job done and is the easiest on septic tanks.

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Right now, you will save big on SCOTT® products at Dollar General this holiday season with DG Digital Coupon offers and Bonus Packs (limited time only)!

All you have to do is sign up online or download the Dollar General App and add the Scott coupons, head to Dollar General and at checkout enter your phone number and the coupons will automatically come off. The coupons expire December 31st, 2015.

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And until Feb 2016 these bonus packs will be available.

These bonus packs are available through Feb. 2016:

  • SCOTT® 1000 Bath Tissue, 16 pack (2 Free Rolls)
  • SCOTT® Choose-A-Sheet Paper Towels, Mega Roll 6 Pack (Bonus 15% Sheets)
  • SCOTT® Extra Soft Bath Tissue, Double Roll 16 pack (2 Free Rolls)

These are just an added bonus when you’re looking to save. Getting more for your money is always a welcome surprise!

Not sure you have a Dollar General in your area, check out their store locator.

A Must Have for Any Travelers: Itinerary Tracking Apps

As a regular international business traveler, I would often find myself having several flights booked for different dates and times. Keeping up with all the information was beginning to become a bit difficult. I was currently using a day planner for my needs, however it was not easy to track upcoming events, all the meetings I needed to attend and other important travel factors. A colleague of mine mentioned installing an app on my phone for tracking and managing my itinerary. I decided to look for what was available and came up with four options; currently I use WorldMate, and however may change if some of the other platforms update their platforms.

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This is what I found about the various itinerary tracking apps that were available, you should consider you specific needs to determine the one that will work best for you.

TripIt

This app provides a single itinerary for everything including flight, hotel and car rental. All of this information is emailed to the TripIt site to ensure you have the latest information about confirmations, delays or cancellations. You can download the app for $49 annually, which may seem pricey, but has become an investment well-made for my travels. You can also access past reservations if you have a particular hotel or room you wish to stay in and it provides directions to the airport, as well as layouts of the terminals.

WorldMate

This app has several more features and free tools than the other options. You can integrate your Linkedln connections, search for nearby restaurants, and have an easy to use currency converter (which has become very useful for business travel) and weather forecasts. One of the most appealing considerations is the fact that this app is free, and has features that others do not.

Trip Case

This itinerary app provides instant imports when you book with one of the 600 supported travel agencies. You can also call the airline through the app if you wish to change or alter your flight or seating arrangement. You can only share your itinerary with email contacts, and not social networks. This app also has limited features and tools for itinerary management.
Before traveling to any new country, you will need to take the time to make sure that you will be able to enter their borders. In Canada, you will not be able to enter the country with a felony. Seeking out pardon services Canada will allow you to get the paperwork you need to get into the country and enjoy its beautiful scenery.

3 Tips on Buying Presents for a Man

Regardless of the event, finding the right gift for the men in your life can be an arduous and stressful process. There are a number of different best man gifts out there and finding the right one will take some time and research on your part. The more you are able to know about what is out there, the easier you will find it to choose the right presents. The last thing you want to do is go out in search of the right present without all of the information you need. The following are a few tips on finding the right presents for the men in your life.

The Style of Dress They Have

One of the first things you need to think about when trying to get the right present for the men in your life is how they dress on a regular basis. If the men in your life wear suits on a regular basis, then a nice tie or cufflinks can be a great present. If their style of dress is more casual, then you may want to consider a personalized hat for them to wear. There are a number of clothing related presents out there, which can make it easy to get the present you want.

Their Hobbies Can Come in Handy

When trying to find the best possible presents for the men in your life, you want to consider whether or not they have a hobby. If they fish or hunt, then you will be able to find a plethora of different options out there. You want to make sure you know as much as you can about their activities outside of work. The more you are able to find out about the man you are buying for, the better equipped you will be to find the right presents for them. If the man in your life just likes to relax, a great hot tub may be just the thing they need. Using a professional, like www.jandjservices.ca, will allow a person to get a high quality hot tub for a great price.

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Are They In To Sports?

Another very important thing you have to find out about the man you are buying for is whether or not they follow a major sports team. There is a number of different sports memorabilia on the market today and they can make for a great present. You want to make sure you are getting memorabilia for the right team, which will take you doing a good bit of research. By taking your time and doing research, you will be able to find the best presents for the men in your life.

The more thought you are able to put into this process, the better the outcome will ultimately.

Things to Consider When Buying Wedding Gifts

With wedding season in full swing, many people are clamoring to find that perfect gift to give the bride and groom in their life. It is customary to provide a gift to newlyweds in an attempt to help them in their new life together and finding the right gift can be easier said than done. There are a variety of different choices out there for you to choose from, so you need to work on narrowing the field a bit. The more time and effort that you put into this process, the more success you can hope to have with your gift buying venture. The following are a few things that you need to consider when buying wedding gifts.

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Checking the Registry

One of the first things that you need to do when trying to find the perfect gift for the newlyweds in your life is check the registry. In most cases, the bride and groom to be will register for the things that they want at a big box retailer. Even if you are not going to buy the items they have listed, you can get an idea on the types of things that the newlyweds want.

Personalization is great

For the most part, when a person buys a gift they want it to stand out. The best way to make an impace with the gift that you give a bride and groom is by having it personalized. There are a number of different options available in the way of personalized gifts, which means you are sure to find exactly what you want. Be sure to speak with the company doing your personalized gifts to get a handle on the possibilities available to you. In most cases, you will have many different customization options, which will allow you to create a unique and original present. Getting northwood rings for women can allow a person to get the level of personalization they want.

Compare Prices

When buying a gift, many people forget simple things like shopping around for the best price. Even though you want to get the best gift, you still need to make sure that you do not pay too much for it. As soon as you decide what gift you want to give the bride and groom, you need to shop around in order to find the best available price on it. The time that you put into tracking down the best price will be more than worth it in the end.

The right supplier is an essential part of getting the right gifts in place. They will be able to take the needs that a person has and then help them find the right presents.

Did you know right now at Walmart you can feed your baby 60, 4 oz bottles for under $20.00?

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Post sponsored by Lunchbox but all opinions are my own.

Now we all know that breast milk is way more nutritious than formula, but that’s not what this post is about… this post is for those that have to either supplement (like myself) or who strictly use formula for whatever reason to find options that fit their budget. There’s no judgement here!

If you’re a first time mom you probably have no clue where to start like myself. I automatically assumed the big name brand formulas were the best option because of just that, “name brand”. But what I didn’t know is that store brand options are essentially the same thing, only they’re a fraction of the cost. So why do we pay more for name brand just because we assume it’s better?

I’m all for giving the store brand options a try. In fact, I just tried Parent’s Choice Formula which is Walmart’s store brand formula and it was only $19.98 for a 35 oz tub of the Advance Stage 2. Something similar in name brand formula would be upwards of $30+ per can! YIKES!

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I can get roughly 60, 4 oz bottles out of a container which is great because that’s all she’s drinking at a time with formula anyways and only 3 times a day because we’re supplementing. So 12 oz a day, which is 3 bottles, this would last me about 20 days, so on average I’d be spending about $30 a month on formula. Now, if you only use formula and don’t supplement, then your cost per month is going to be quite a bit higher depending on how much your little one drinks.

Parent’s Choice Formula Information

  • Parent’s Choice is clinically proven to be as well tolerated as Enfamil® and Similac®
  • Parent’s Choice is nutritionally comparable to all the expensive baby formula brands, including Enfamil®, Similac® and Gerber® national brand infant formulas
  • You can use the Parent’s Choice Baby Formula Finder to select the best formula for your baby.
  • Clinically proven to support growth and development.
  • Easy to digest and has been well tolerated by millions of babies.
  • Parent’s Choice meets all infant’s formula nutritional standards and the recommendation of the AAP – the American Academy of Pediatrics

My little one tolerates store brand formula well, so this was an easy and inexpensive switch for us. Our pocketbook thanks us, so that we’re able to spend elsewhere for baby.

Visit Parent’s Choice Formula to learn more about Parent’s Choice being the quality, affordable choice for your baby!

 

That’s not all, enter for a chance to win $100 Visa Gift Card and Samples of Parent’s Choice Formula on the widget below. Good Luck!!

The Parent’s Choice Feeding Time December Sweepstakes