Here is your second round-up of Easter craft ideas and Easter baking ideas.If you see something in the pictures above that you would like to know more about just click on the link that is listed after the corresponding number below.
This morning I shared some tips on Good Day Colorado about how to stay fit on a budget. It actually is possible get or stay in shape without breaking the bank. Here are some of the strategies that I have used over the years to help me accomplish my fitness goals regardless of the size of my bank account.
Do Your Research on Gym Memberships
Make sure that you are comparing apples to apples by factoring in any new member fees that they gym may charge. It is also a good idea to ask if the gym will allow you a free trial period to test everything out. When you do go to try out the gym or to purchase your membership I recommend that you go during the time that you would like to workout. This will allow you to take a look around and make sure that the gym is not going to be too packed for you to do your thing!
Check at Costco for Discounted Memberships
I recently picked up a two year 24 Hour Fitness membership from Costco that works out to be just over $15 per month. That is less than what I would have paid if I went directly through 24 Hour. You can sometimes find these discounted memberships up near the front of the store by the gift cards.
Subscribe to a Discounted Fitness Magazine
If you’ve been a Bargain Blessings reader for a while, you know how many awesome subscription deals we share here. Today you can invest just $3.50 to get an entire year’s subscription to Shape magazine. That is less than what a single issue would cost you at the store! Magazines like Shape are packed with healthy eating tips and workout ideas that will help to kick start your fitness routine.
Workout at Home
Working out at home can save you a significant amout of money if you do it right. One of the reasons why I love fitness magazines is that they give tons of tips on how you can be just as successful working out at home on your own that you could be in a gym. Don’t feel like you have to spend a ton of money on fancy fitness equiptment either. There are many things around each of our homes that can be used to create a great workout.
Shop Smart for Fitness Apparel
If you are going to spend money on fitness apparel, I recommended investing in a good pair of shoes. This is where you are going to get the most bang for your buck. Once you have your shoes, make sure to take care of them; try not to wear them out to the store or anywhere else other than where you are working out. When it is time to pick up a few items of clothing, make sure to shop around for those too. I recently came very close to purchasing a pair of workout pants from a sporting goods store, but decided to hold off at the last moment. I was later glad that I waited becuase I found an almost identical pair of pants at Walmart for 80% less the next week!
Looking for Easter craft and baking ideas that are not going to break the bank? Over the next week I’m going to be binging you some of my favorite Easter craft and baking ideas from around the web. If you see something in the pictures above that you would like to know more about just click on the link that is listed after the corresponding number below.
My friends over at All You Magazine have created a great guide for something that I’m asked about all the time. How long does ____ last in my pantry or my freezer?
Speaking of All You, have you all gotten in on the $1 per issue subscription deal yet? Make sure to do so while it is around because it is a great price.
I’ve been listening to Pandora for quite sometime now, but recently I’ve encountered a few people that had no idea what it is.
Pandora.com gives you FREE access to pretty much any type of music that you’d like to listen to. Just sign-in, search for an artist or a specific song and Pandora will stream other artists and songs that are similar. If they play something that you don’t like, just skip it or give it a thumbs down so they know not to play it again.
There is a very generous limit of 320 hours of FREE music each month, so that is over 11 hours each day. Every couple of songs they will play a short commercial, but it is a very small price to pay for free streamed music.
For nearly three years now, I’ve been venturing out into Colorado communities to do something that I’m very passionate about; teaching others to save money like they never thought possible. I’ve had the opportunity to extend the reach of BargainBlessings.com to meet some of you face to face to share money saving tips through my Couponing 101 classes. Many of you that have attended the classes have been kind enough to give me updates on how you are implementing what you learned in your finances and it has been such an encouragement and confirmation to me that all the work that goes on behind the scenes to prepare for a class is well worth it!
Today I am very excited to announce that starting in May 2012 I will be partnering with Savings.com and some of my fellow Deal Pros to do something that has never been done before! Through the Savings Nation program we will be offering money saving workshops to communities around the country. We will be giving you the tools, information and community support you need to save up to 50% on your weekly groceries. For the average family that equals an extra $200 a month in your pocket!
Although I will not be teaching the first Colorado Savings Nation class until later this year, there are currently four pilot classes scheduled in Atlanta, San Antonio, Orlando and Cincinnati. If you are in one of these cities, you’ll definitely want to get registered as soon as possible. Here are all the details:
To request a class to be taught in your area of the country, just fill out this quick survey. If you’re in my area, you’ll also receive a personal invitation to a Colorado class when we open up the registration!
Again, this is something that I am so very excited about…and now I want to hear from you!
So…what do you all think? Are you excited about this?
Are you all on Pinterest yet? It is totally my new addiction, so be forwarned before you get on there…you might never be able to get off.
I’ve seen so many adorable Valentine’s Day craft ideas lately and I thought it would be fun to share some of them here with you. If you have any other ideas that you would like to share please leave them in the comments section of this post.
Also, make sure to follow me on Pinterest and leave a link to your Pinterest page in the comments section. I’d love to follow you back!
I will be joining a bunch of my blogging friends from the Ebates Savvy Lving Community tonight to host a DIY Live Chat! I want to invite you all to come join in on the fun. We will be chatting between 7:00pm and 8:00pm MT and the best part is that you can come right here to this post on Bargain Blessings to participate in the chat.
I personally still have a long way to go when it comes to learning about DIY projects, so I cannot wait for tonight’s chat. We have some fabulous ladies joining us that are just bursting with DIY ideas. If you are a crafty one yourself, don’t be afraid to share some ideas during the chat.
To participate in this Savvy Living event, Presented by Ebates, just sign it with Facebook or BlogFrog here at 7:00pm MT tonight!
