I'll admit that I don't really like cleaning. It's boring, time-consuming, and oftentimes feels like a waste of time. For those of you with kids and pets, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You spend hours cleaning, only for your hard work to get messed up. It's frustrating, especially when you are a perfectionist and take the time to do it right. But it's LIFE and we all want clean homes, … [Read more...]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Whole Family at Colorado Mills {Giveaway}
If you've waited until the last minute to get all of your holiday shopping done, don't worry! I have some awesome gift ideas for the men, women, kids, and hard-to-buy-for people in your life. All of these gifts can be purchased at Colorado Mills Mall, Colorado's largest outlet and value retail shopping destination. With over 100 stores now open, Colorado Mills is your one-stop-shop for all of your … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping at Colorado Mills Mall + $250 Visa Card Giveaway
The holiday shopping season is almost here! Are you ready? I have been (im)patiently counting down the days to Black Friday and Cyber Monday in hopes of scoring some awesome deals. I am also super excited because one of my favorite malls, Colorado Mills, has finally reopened! Colorado friends, if you haven't already heard the great news, Colorado Mills Mall has officially … [Read more...]
Save Big During the Stock Up Sale at Albertsons & Safeway Stores + Giveaway
During the school year, we spend a lot more money on groceries. My kids tend to eat more when they are in school and playing sports, so between breakfast, lunch, after-school snacks, and dinner, we go through a lot of food each week. Sometimes I wonder if we have more people living in our home than we really do! I don't have time to go to the store more than once a week, so I've had to learn to … [Read more...]
Back to School $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Happy September! I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. With school officially back in session and fall right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to treat one of you to a $25 Amazon gift card simply to say thanks for being a loyal reader of The PennyWiseMama. Use the gift card to purchase more school supplies, that cool gadget you've had your eye on, or whatever your … [Read more...]
Create Endless Back-to-School Outfits with Crazy 8 Denim {Giveaway}
I love everything about this time of year -- the cooler weather, fall sports, getting back into a routine, and best of all, shopping for back to school! My kids and I always have a great time shopping for back-to-school items together. It's a great way for us to spend quality time together, and who doesn't love getting new clothes and school supplies?! Over the past few of weeks, we have … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Mom + $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
The weather is finally starting to warm up, the grass is turning green, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and Mother's Day is almost here! I love this time of year. I love celebrating Mother's Day with my husband and kids, as well as my mom and mother-in-law. This year I will be out of town until the night before Mother's Day, so my son and I decided to celebrate a little early. The other day we … [Read more...]
Spring Shopping at Colorado Mills Mall + $250 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
Spring is here and I couldn't be more excited! I'm really looking forward to longer days and warmer weather. Last week my kids were on Spring Break, and unlike last year, we didn't go on vacation. While I would have loved to go somewhere tropical for the week, it was nice to do some fun things close to home. The highlight of our break was shopping at Colorado Mills mall in Lakewood. We had a lot … [Read more...]
Win FREE Orthodontic Treatment from Reed Orthodontics
As some of you know, my son is currently an Invisalign Teen patient at Reed Orthodontics. Well, I wanted to let you know about a new campaign they recently launched that may benefit you and your family. It’s called “Will YOU Be 13K?” Reed Orthodontics has a long-standing history in the community and will actually be awarding their 13,000th patient with FREE orthodontic treatment. They’re putting a … [Read more...]
The Secret to Great Hair & Great Style: GRIT Haircare for Men {Giveaway}
It seems like everywhere we go my son's hair is the center of attention. "Oh my goodness, I LOVE your hair!"... "Wow! You have such nice hair."..."You have to show my son how you do your hair. I want his to look like yours!" To say the least, it's been a big confidence booster for him, especially now that he is in high school and cares more about his appearance. The secret to his hair … [Read more...]