Enjoying the New Broad Run Park of The Parklands in Louisville

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Apr 182016
 

Quite a few months ago, we noticed a small bridge being built a bit off the side of the road not that far from our house.  It was the subject of much speculation between my husband and I until we found out that the bridge was part of the entrance to Broad Run Park.

The playground at Broad Run Park. Broad Run Park is the newest addition to The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a huge park system in Louisville, KY

Broad Run Park is the newest addition to The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a huge park system that started in 2011 and is scheduled to be finished this summer.  The master plan for The Parklands includes 100 miles of new hiking and biking trails, 19 miles of canoe trail, playgrounds, walking paths, and bark parks, plus areas for picnics, fishing holes, and more. Continue reading »

Save on Spring Holidays & Events with Groupon Coupons!

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Apr 172016
 

Thank you to Groupon Coupons for partnering with me on this post.

I have been buying “Groupons” since basically the site launched.  I’ve always found it to be a really great way to check out new local restaurants and businesses.

Saving on spring holidays & events with Groupon Coupons

What I didn’t realize until just recently, though, is that there is actually a whole section of Groupon Coupons, too.  There are tons of coupons and special offers that you’ll find to save money on everything from last minute tax-prep at H&R Block to clothes to food. Continue reading »

DIY Floral Arrangements are Easy with The Flower Chef (+ Giveaway)

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Apr 162016
 

Thank you to the Blogger Babes for sending a complimentary copy of The Flower Chef.

Our county fair provided an opportunity for those who wanted to practice their floral arrangement skills.  It was open to all age groups from kids to adults.

The Flower Chef: A Modern Guide to Do-It-Yourself Floral Arrangements by Carly Cylinder

In both elementary and middle school I was lucky enough that my Mom humored me and let me enter each year.  She’d drive me all over to collect wildflowers, and we’d prune select buds from both our own and my Grandmother’s yards and gardens. Continue reading »

How to Make Money While Spring Cleaning

 Cleaning, Tech  10 Responses »
Apr 152016
 

I’ve mentioned that I really enjoy cleaning and organizing.  So when spring cleaning time rolls around, I’m all in without much prodding.  Especially if I have new organization supplies or cute rubber gloves to play with.

How to make money while you spring clean! Get motivated to clean up when you see how easy it is to make money while you do it.

Not everyone gets quite as pumped at the thought of spring cleaning as I do, however.  My friends have confirmed this for me by the rolling of their eyes when I talk excitedly about organized drawers. Continue reading »

5 Reasons You Should Join the DD Perks Program Today

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Apr 142016
 

I love rewards programs. I mean, why not get something back for actions or purchases I’m already planning to make, right?

Sign up for the Dunkin' Donuts DD Perks program and earn free beverages!

And when the rewards program you’re talking about happens to be the DD Perks program, some of those rewards happen to be free coffee. And if there’s anything better than coffee, it’s free coffee. Continue reading »

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