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News and Media

Snow Days

by Crystal Collins on February 12, 2010

in My Family, News and Media

It’s official.  This is the most snow I have seen on the ground in Georgia in over ten years.  I’m hearing and reading reports of snow storms hitting hard up north and my heart goes out to all of you stuck in several feet of snow.  Here’s how Georgia is looking right now:

I’d say we [...]

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Tweet for a Good Cause!

by Crystal Collins on February 9, 2010

in News and Media

Here’s a simple way that we all can support a good cause:
NBC has partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to launch The Parenthood Project.  All of us can help with this by sending out a tweet.  When you send out a tweet with the hashtag #parenthoodis, and explaining what parenthood means to [...]

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The Thrifty Mama on Viva La Value Radio Program

by Crystal Collins on February 8, 2010

in News and Media

Everything was such a whirlwind this past weekend, that I didn’t get a chance to tell you that I was on a radio show!  It was live at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on Thursday.  I was able to be on the show with some incredible other bloggers:
Jenny from Southern Savers
Tony from The Happy Housewife
Ms. Latina [...]

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Bloggers I ate lunch with:
Rachel from Surviving the Stores
Crystal from Money Saving Mom
Dana from Mrs. Moneysaver
Tiffany from Living As Mom
Shellie from Saving with Shellie
Stephanie from Couponing 101

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Arrival in Nashville Video (Vlog)

by Crystal Collins on February 4, 2010

in News and Media, Videos

Click Here For Video if You Can’t See It
We did this last night in front of the fountain that is at the center of the hotel.
Be sure you are following me on Twitter or Facebook to keep up with me this weekend!
Edit: The video was breaking up, so I just wanted to add that I [...]

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Savvy Blogging Twitter Party Tonight

by Crystal Collins on January 21, 2010

in News and Media

Tonight (1/21/10), myself and the other Savvy Blogging coordinators are hosting a Twitter Party from 9-11 PM EST.  There are going to be some incredible prizes and awesome learning going on.  If you have want to start a blog, or just learn more about how to turn your blog into a business, I hope you [...]

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Help For Haiti: Give Your Aid and We’ll Donate!

by Crystal Collins on January 15, 2010

in News and Media

Many of you know the devastation that is going on right now in Haiti.   Lives have been lost, and people are still hurting, without food, shelter and water.  Now is the time for those of us that are sitting comfortably in our homes to stand up and make a difference.  That is why I am [...]

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Most of you are aware by now that I’ve been running a 2009 Holiday Gift Giving Guide here on my site for many weeks now. It’s a compilation of the hottest bargains I am able to find each week that make great gifts. Well, coming up in the next week or two I’m going [...]

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Who Moved My Coffee? Oh, Good Morning Everyone!

by Crystal Collins on November 9, 2009

in Forum, News and Media

I’m officially over the jet-lagged feeling this morning, and am excited to really dive into posting.  My inbox is crammed full of awesome deals, freebies and more, and I am so thankful to all of you that email me deals.  I really couldn’t do this without you guys.
I’ll be playing catch-up today, so posting may [...]

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