Eating too much has always been a struggle for me between just being a food lover and also using it to cope with stressful situations. That's why as a food addict I use these 5+ tips for how to eat less daily. Hello. My name is Michelle and I love food. I'd even go as …
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Love soda but know you need to not drink quite so much of it? Check out these 5 healthy alternatives to soda that will help keep your taste buds happy. Growing up soda was always available in our house. My parents were diabetic so it was diet soda but I still got very used to drinking …
Have a financial life-altering event? Wanting to save more money for a rainy day? Here are 10 of the best ways to save money starting today. No matter how well off we are, odds are you wouldn't mind having some extra money leftover at the end of the month. Maybe you'd like to have more …
Check out our tips for how to save money on eating out if it's killing your budget or you'd just like to save as much money as possible. Eating out is something that destroys a lot of budgets without people realizing it. When's the last time you added up how much money you spent one …
This is a sponsored post written by Smart Savvy Living on behalf of MyFreeTaxes and The Motherhood. Confused by all the supposedly free tax filing sites? Keep reading to see how to file your taxes online for free the easy way. Taxes are stressful for a lot of us. Taxes aren't the easiest thing to …
One of the best ways to save money is to buy things seasonally when they’re at their lowest price. Check out the best things to buy in September. One of the biggest ways I save money is to not buy things immediately just because I want them. I try to only buy things we …
Love sending out holiday photo cards to all your friends and family but tired of the same old pictures every year? Check out our 5 holiday photo card ideas to change things up. This post is sponsored by Coupons.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Thanks to the internet and social media keeping up with …
This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. #SweetMeetsSpicy While I love my coffee I love tea even more. Growing up in the south, we constantly had a pitcher of tea in the fridge. As I got older I eventually found out …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Master Lock. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you always worry about keeping your items safe when traveling? Check out these 5 tips for keeping your belongings safe while traveling. #worthprotecting I've always been the type of person that likes to have my activities be planned …
Here's a free printable St. Patrick's Day word search to enjoy with the kids! As I always say, this year keeps on speeding by! Can you believe it's already almost St. Patrick's Day, which means the year is already almost a third of the way over? Yikes! I love the fun spirit of St. Patrick's …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club . All opinions are 100% mine. Be honest...when's the last time you thoroughly checked your tires to see if they need replacing? If it's been a while you'll want to check out these 5 ways to tell if you need new tires. …
Whether you're writing reports and emails for your job or just enjoy writing as a hobby there's always room for improvement. Check out these 5 tips for how to improve writing skills to better yourself throughout the year. This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through one of the …
Okay, I have to admit something sad. I never saw any of the Star Wars movies until I was 23 when I first met Mr. Savvy. Yes, I know, I know, but it was something I was never introduced to as a kid. But, I immediately loved all of them and totally can't wait to see the early showing of The Force Awakens next month! We're a bit corny and love all the various memorabilia. We even have our mantle full of various toys of our favorite movies and video games that you might think normal ... if we had a few kids. While I do love the cuteness of the toys, since I love to cook, I also like the themed kitchen gadgets and other goodies. I know there are several others like me out there, so I thought I'd put together this list of over 20 Star Wars kitchen gift ideas under $50 each since the holidays are fast approaching. You'll find everything from cutting boards to waffle makers that die hard Star Wars fans are sure to love being gifted for their birthday, the holidays, and any occasion in between. Read more at SmartSavvyLiving.com
Just about everyone loves chocolate, which makes it an easy and affordable gift to give all year long. However, it just doesn't feel that special to give someone a bag of chocolates as a meaningful gift. Check out these 5 creative ways to gift chocolate to make it an extra special gift. Plus, you won't want to miss how you can enter to win 100 lbs. of BROOKSIDE Chocolate at the end of this post! #100lbsofBrookside Read more at SmartSavvyLiving.com...
If you're like me, you might very much be a night owl and not have the easiest time getting up in the morning. Check out my tips for how to get out the door in 30 minutes or less.
In these busier than ever days, it can be tough to make time to be romantic with your partner at home, nevertheless having time to go on a romantic getaway. For those rare times that you can get away, check out our 5 must-haves for the perfect romantic getaway you'll never forget.
It's always important to make sure your tires are in good condition. Check out our tire safety and maintenance checklist for some common things to check.
Whether you like to grill a lot of meats or have kids home for the summer, grocery costs can go sky high during the summer. Check out these 5 ways to save on groceries this summer to help keep your budget in check. This post with 5 ways to save on groceries this summer is part of …
Going on a vacation? Make sure you check these 5 things to never leave without while on a vacation first! Going on a vacation is a time we all look forward to. What's not to love about getting to rest, relax, and rejuvenate after all, right? However, stuff can happen when we least expect it, …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Buying new tires is something I have always dreaded in the past because they aren't super cheap, but you also obviously don't want to wear your tires down to no tread in the process of …
The last thing you should have to worry about during summer vacation is budgeting your money. Check out our 5 reasons to have a Prepaid Card for your summer vacation. Having a prepaid card has saved us a lot of stress in the past when traveling, so I was happy to write this sponsored post …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Faultless/Bon Ami Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Eyeing a new job but it's been a while since you've had a job interview? Check out our smart tips for how to prepare for a job interview. Over the past several years, …
This post with 5 family-friendly summer night activities is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Target. If you're like our family, those 100°+F summer days are just too hot to go out and have fun. But, when it cools off a bit at night, you love to go outdoors. …
Summer's almost here and bringing those hot as heck days along with it. Check out our ideas for 5 Indoor Summer Activities for When It's Just Too Hot Outside to keep the whole family busy having fun. I've lived in the south my entire life and generally like the weather. Here in Virginia we usually …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of JOLLY TIME Pop Corn for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Looking for a fun family activity where everyone can unplug and reconnect? Check out our 5 tips for the perfect family game night! #ourJOLLYTIME Having the perfect family game night is a great …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. These 5 things to check before going on a road trip will help save you a lot of potential frustration and time while traveling. Spring is here and the summer vacations we are all looking …
Have you received notice that your personal data has potentially been accessed without authorization? Even if you haven't, you're sure to find these 5 ways to protect your personal data useful. This post with 5 ways to protect your personal data is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of LifeLock. #BreachProtection It …
This article with 5 Items You Should ALWAYS Carry in Your Purse is part of a sponsored post written by me on behalf of U by Kotex®. #SaveTheUndies #UnderWarrior I remember growing up and thinking my mom had everything but the kitchen sink in her purse and never understood why. As I get older with more life …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puerto Rico, The All-Star Island for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. These 5 things you must do while visiting Puerto Rico will have you booking your next vacation soon! Puerto Rico might not be first on the places you'd like to someday visit, …
Do you tend to go to a lot of parties or dinners and want to give the host or hostess a gift but don't want to spend a ton of money? Check out these 15 hostess gifts for under $15. Honestly, I'm not an expert of hostess gift etiquette. However, I always like to bring the …
In today's busy world of go go go, it can be tough to have a few minutes to yourself, nevertheless the time for a fancy date with your significant other. While I find it nice to really get dressed up and go out to a nice place once in a while, I'm honestly a homebody …
It almost never fails. You go away from home for just a day or 2 and feel like you have packed pretty much everything but the kitchen sink. Well, everything, you discover once reaching your destination, but your toothbrush, charger, medication or something else important. Mr. Savvy travels now and then for work for a …
Underwear may not be something you think about too often, but it certainly sees its fair share of abuse being the closest article of clothing to our skin. It's awesome when you find that perfect pair of undies that make your assets look great while still feeling comfortable. Consequently, it's fashionably heartbreaking when your favorite …
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop is written by me and has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #NewFavorites #CollectiveBias Are you ready for a little summer indulgence? I'm sure some of your are saying, "Michelle, seriously? Summer is …
One of the things I look forward to most when spring rolls around and the weather starts to get warmer are lots of salads and slaws for both main and side dishes. One of my favorite ways to enjoy all these fresh spring goodies is to turn them into homemade slaws and salads. So, I …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Having cats of our own, I’ll be the first one to admit I can totally get sucked into all the super cute and funny cat memes and videos. So, we without a doubt love Grumpy Cat …
With these 10 Unique Valentine's Day gift ideas, your valentine likely won't even miss the expensive store bought chocolates and flowers! This post contains affiliate links. 10 Unique Valentines Day Gift Ideas Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. Are you tired of buying the same old same old commercialized items every year? Mr. Savvy and …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zubie. All opinions are 100% mine. Last month, I wrote a post about how the Zubie is the perfect gift for your favorite driver and mentioned that I would have the opportunity to try out the neat little driving gadget for myself. Well, for …
This Free Printable - 2013 Year in Review is written by me and sponsored on behalf of HP. I received an HP PC, an HP tablet, an HP printer, and a Snapfish gift card as part of my participation. #HPFamilyTime Can you believe we're already almost 2 weeks into 2014? It really does seem like every year …
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zubie for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. As Americans, one thing that just about literally has the key to our heart are our cars. We love to make sure they look nice and show them off to others, but it’s super easy to …