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Disclosure: This article with 5 apps to help increase productivity and motivation is a sponsored post written by me as a member of the #VZWBuzz team. #MoreVA I love being self-employed and being able to work from home in my PJ's when I see fit. However, I've honestly had a pretty mean streak of procrastination …

This post with how to eliminate litter box odors from your home is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Litter Genie® and Fancy Feast®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #Catparents http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV We are big animal lovers and have a few rescue cats that we love dearly. …

It seems like just about everyone has gone through the flu this year! Try out these 5 ways to feel better when you're sick. This article with 5 Ways to Feel Better When You're Sick is part of a sponsored article written by me on behalf of SheSpeaks/P&G. #ReliefIsHere Earlier this cold season I posted an …

We all know that we should eat healthy, but it can often be hard to pick healthier foods over the less healthy choices many of us love. Check out these 10 healthy food choices and alternatives to help you stay on track. This article contains affiliate links. Statistically speaking, if you made a New Year's resolution …

Even those of us who haven't been diagnosed with allergies breathe easier in a home with fewer allergens. Check out these 6 ways to reduce allergens in your home. This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Best Buy. It seems like just about everyone has at least one allergy …

Have a desk job where you sit most of the day? These 5 ways to stay active when you have a desk job just might help you get healthier. This post contains affiliate links. Being a writer and blogger, I sit at my computer for hours most every day. Sure, I am up moving around …

It can be tempting to splurge, but with these 9 smart ways to spend your tax refund, you're likely to get much more bang for your buck.  Ahhh, tax season is already here again! On the bright side, that means many of us will be getting tax refunds soon. You may tend to look at …

Disclosure: This article with 5 reasons it's time to switch wireless providers is a sponsored post written by me as a member of the #VZWBuzz team. #MoreVA If you're reading this post, chances are you've jumped on the smartphone or other mobile device bandwagon. After all, about 75% of our readers use mobile devices to …

These free printable Love Potion #9 adult valentines are sure to make your Valentine's Day extra special! Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links. Even as a woman, I'm honestly not big on the grand material extravagance Valentine's Day has become. Sure, flowers, chocolates, jewelry and a nice dinner out are lovely. But, instead of focusing on material …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chloraseptic® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems like just about everyone is getting the flu this year! You'll want to check out these 5 things to have on hand in case you get sick so that's one less thing you'll need …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of izon, the WiFi camera line powered by Stem Innovation. All opinions are 100% mine. Whether you're gone for several hours a day at work, or need to go out of town for a night, you'll want to keep these 5 ways to keep your …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Ultimate Rewards. All opinions are 100% mine. Happy Holidays! How's your holiday shopping going? Me? Well, it's sadly something I still procrastinate a bit with, but luckily I still have plenty of time left. This year, I'm shopping a bit differently by taking …

Each season brings different struggles to keep your hair looking beautiful. Check out our 5 tips for healthy hair all year long. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Hairfinity. #hairfinity Not long ago our hair was battling against the hot sun and chemicals from the pool. Now winter …

Working from home, I have the luxury of not being exposed to a lot of germs and other icky stuff that lead to the common cold and flu. Well, that is, of course, until Mr. Savvy comes home from the petri dish aka his office. Many of his coworkers have kids, which of course bring …

Looking for a smartphone with a big screen that you won't have to have a contract for? Check out our Huawei Ascend Mate 2 Review to see if it's the right phone for you. This is a sponsored review written by Smart Savvy Living thanks to product provided by Huawei Device USA. All opinions are honest and …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk Wireless for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Smartphones make great gifts as they show how much you care about the person with how you want to make sure they have safe communication now matter where they are. Perhaps one of your …

The holidays are such a fun time of cheer from all the decorations, gifts and good food enjoyed with family and friends.  However, many of the items we enjoy during the holidays can be toxic to our pets. Check out these 10 Common Holiday Items Poisonous to Cats and Dogs to keep your furry family …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Holmes Products. All opinions are 100% mine. As a person that has constantly had to deal with allergens that had an effect on my breathing and health from a young age, I'm definitely a fan of making the air around me as clean as …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 16 Water. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm willing to admit that a handful of years ago, water was my least favorite beverage of choice. In fact, I'm certain there were even days I didn't drink any pure water with all the soda, juice …

Love your pets but hate their fur everywhere? You won't want to miss these 5 easy ways to keep pet fur under control. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Neato Robotics®. I'm not a total neat freak by far. In fact, I sometimes wish I was so I …

This post with 5 tips for healthy winter hair is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Global Influence. I always look forward to at least the beginning of winter for the colder weather. However, by the end of the season, I can't wait for less dry weather because of the havoc that …

Check out these 3 ways to save more money at Walmart as part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crowdtap! #WMTSavingsCatcher I will admit that until we moved about 7 months ago, I rarely shopped at Walmart. Where we lived before we moved, there were other stores that were closer, so we …

It's amazing when you think about how many of the awesome relationships in our lives began with a simple hello and have grown stronger over the years from our best friends, to significant others, coworkers and more. Doesn't it just give you all sorts of warm fuzzies when one of these special people goes out of their …

This year it seems like every time you turn on the TV there's been some sort of data breach. Hacked emails and photos, stolen passwords and even credit card breaches. Did you know that studies have shown that if you get a data breach notification letter, you're more than 4 times as likely to be a victim …

Love fresh bread and want to make it yourself but are afraid to do so? Jump right in and get delicious homemade bread with our 15 yeast and homemade bread making tips. Our Homemade Yeast Rolls or Bread Recipe has consistently been our #1 recipe through the years. I have to say, it's #1 in …

Here's a free printable fall word search to celebrate fall! Happy Fall! Okay, so maybe it's not technically fall yet. But, Labor Day has officially passed and most kids are back in school, or will be shortly. So, I've certainly got fall on the brain! I'm usually hanging onto the last days of summer, but …

Today's article is definitely more on a personal level. We try to not each much fast food anymore, but you know how you sometimes just get a hankering. Well, one of those times occurred recently. As I was enjoying my chicken nuggets, I happened to look down and notice one that I had already eaten a …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ll admit I haven’t been a huge smiler for a lot of my life. One reason is because I have a noticeable underbite, so if I do a full smile with  both upper and …

Cats are awesome pets, but they can be a bit tougher than dogs to spoil and interact with. Thanks to Fancy Feast® Broths for sponsoring this conversation about 5 easy ways to spoil your cat like they deserve! #LoveABowl When I was a young child, we mainly had dogs and most summers a tomcat would come around for …

This post about 5 ways to save money for financial independence is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Capital One 360. Over the past several years, I think we've all been nervous about money and ever being able to reach or maintain financial independence. While it hasn't always felt like it the …

I participated in this program on behalf of Pet Supplies Plus and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. One of the things I definitely got from my mom is a love for animals and pets. My first pet that I remember is Silver, a stray cat that we started taking care of. Then a …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Last month I wrote an article about Why Does Your Garden Grow and shared with you some of my gardening love and how I came to love the hobby so much. Every time I admire our flowers, pick …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cottonelle. Having lived in various parts of the south my whole life, I only know one way to describe summer: hot, sticky and very humid. As a kid, I didn't think much of the heat, but I have to say as I get older, …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator. All opinions are 100% mine. I have a confession to make. I'm constantly trying to get stains out of our laundry and we don't even have any kids! *deep breath* There, I said it. In all seriousness, both Mr. …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex. As you have probably read about in another post by now, Mr. Savvy and I finally moved into a bigger home in late March. It has been SO nice to finally have more room to live comfortably, but one thing we were really …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you always struggle for gift ideas? I know I sure do. I really prefer to give practical gifts that I know the receiver will really enjoy and actually be able to use instead of having another …

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This post about medications for pets is a sponsored post written by me as part of a shop that has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #WalgreensRx #CollectiveBias I've had at least one pet since …

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. One thing that I haven’t talked about so much yet here on the blog is my love for gardening. That’s mostly because we’ve been living in a townhouse that didn’t really have much space for gardening at all. …

Buying furniture can be quite stressful. Check out our 5 tips for stress-free furniture buying. This is a sponsored article written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of Havertys. #HavertysInspired If you've read some of the recent posts here on Smart Savvy Living, you've probably read that we're moving soon. Tomorrow's the big day for …

I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MassMutual. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. What does the American Dream mean to you? Is it the same as your parents or grandparents American Dream? The American Dream of yesteryear seemed to be focused on working as hard …