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Free Online Lessons in Piano, Guitar, Painting, Typing and More

Free Online Lessons in Piano, Guitar, Painting, Typing and More

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As I was sitting down with my 6-year-old son, doing a free online piano lesson, I started to think about when I started doing piano lessons with my daughter when she was his age. I still feel much the same way about these free online music lessons from Hoffman Academy even now, 3 years later. I love that the lessons are free and we can choose to buy the supplemental materials (which are inexpensive) and I love that we can do the lessons in the comfort of our home and not have to spend time … [Read more...]

How to Get 130+ Free 2016 SXSW Music Downloads

How to Get 130+ Free 2016 SXSW Music Downloads

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There's not need to miss out on all the fun in Austin this week with free 2016 SXSW music downloads. The South By Southwest Conference and Festivals held each year in Austin, TX, is a unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies.  It' s a 10-day extravaganza where creativity and originality thrive. For music fans, it is the place to enjoy your favorite indie bands and discover great new music.   Fortunately, for all of us who can't make the trip, there … [Read more...]

Fill Your Freezer With FreezEasy Meals in Under an Hour

Fill Your Freezer With FreezEasy Meals in Under an Hour

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One of the best ways to save on groceries is to have a plan.  And if plans go awry, then having a stash of meals in the freezer is a great way to make sure you eat at home instead of hitting the drive-thru. I'm a big fan of make-ahead meals.  I'm NOT a big fan of spending all day in the kitchen preparing them.  That's why I'm so excited that my friend Erin Chase from $5 Dinners has come up with a brand new set of meal plans to get dinner prepped quickly and on a budget. … [Read more...]

Making Dinner Easier On Busy Evenings

Making Dinner Easier On Busy Evenings

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Note: The following post is sponsored by Simek's.  All opinions and text are 100% my own. Please read our full disclosure policy for more information. Sometimes it feels like I barely have time to breathe, let alone put a healthy dinner on the table. Between the kids' activities, hubby's work schedule and my own wacky writing life, I must confess that there are days where the drive-thru lane calls out to me. … [Read more...]

Free $20 Credit At Shutterfly From My Coke Rewards

Free $20 Credit At Shutterfly From My Coke Rewards

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Get a free $20 credit at Shutterfly from My Coke Rewards. Simply enter in a My Coke Rewards code from any Coca-Cola product on the My Coke Rewards website before November 30, 2015. Then visit your profile, find where it says "Unclaimed Rewards" and click "Redeem."  The code for your free $20 credit at Shutterfly will be sent to your e-mail. The $20 Shutterfly credit expires December 31, 2015, so you'll have plenty of time to use it to make your holiday cards, print Christmas photos or … [Read more...]

Free Movie Rental From Redbox For America’s Movie Night

Free Movie Rental From Redbox For America’s Movie Night

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Celebrate America's Movie Night with a free movie rental from Redbox. Simply follow Redbox on Instagram to get your free code good for a one-night free movie rental at Redbox.  Use the code to reserve your movie online or through the Redbox app.   The code is only good today, November 16, 2015. Redbox rentals make for cheap entertainment and these free codes are one of my favorite ways to save money on movies.  You can also learn about other money-saving codes and free movie rentals … [Read more...]