Since purchasing our first home over six years ago, my husband and I have completely remodeled almost every room in the house.  Now you might think that we must be some sort of handymen extraordinaire, but actually that couldn't be further from the truth.

While I consider myself a very handy gal, I definitely couldn't do any sort of major renovation on my own and my husband, bless his heart, is not very handy at all.  So how were we able to completely remodel our master bathroom for a fraction of the price quoted to us by several reputable contractors?  Keep reading to see for yourself!

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Now that Mommy Living the Life of Riley! is busy doing some awesome product giveaways, I really appreciate all of the many places out there in the blogosphere that allow me to publicize them! So, why not do the same thing here for my readers? Well, yippie-ki-yay because starting now, I am! So, come along little dogie and list all your giveaway linkys here! This list will keep going all week long.

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Make sure to check out all of the terrific giveaways I've got going on right now, which are listed to the left on my sidebar!

Please list your giveaways in the following format:

BLOG NAME - GIVEAWAY NAME - (EXPIRATION DATE)

Gift cards:  I love them and I hate them!  Obviously, I love them because they're basically cash, yet I can't be tempted to pay bills with them, so they're like a special shopping treat.  The thing I hate about gift cards though is that they are so darn bulky!

My purse is crammed full with them and I never know how much is on each one.  This leaves me fumbling around in the checkout line trying to figure out what is left to spend on each gift card and what I'll have to pay for myself.  Right now, almost half of the storage space in my purse is being spent on a large stack of gift cards.  Thankfully, there's now an app out there called Gyft which is designed to eliminate the gift card madness.  Keep reading to learn more!

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As we all know, one of the reasons that the holiday season is so special is because it's a worthy reminder that we need to incorporate the spirit of giving, sharing and helping others into our daily lives.  Personally, I love purchasing gifts that not only delight my friends and family, but will also put a smile on the face of others in need.

Autism is a disorder that is usually first diagnosed in the early years of life.  There are several main signs and symptoms of Autism that involve communication, social interactions and repetitive behaviors.  Even though Autism is not a treatable ailment, scientists across the world are doing research studies and having amazing breakthroughs yearly.

Autism United feels that by joining together and being united, help for kids with Autism may be discovered soon.

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With the average person spending nearly $80 on Halloween this year, it's about time we get something for free.  Thanks to MrFreeStuff.com, you can score 13 wicked-good Halloween freebies just in time for All Hallow's Eve, seven of which are offered below.

1. Free Doughnut from Krispy Kreme
Show up to your local Krispy Kreme in costume and score a free doughnut on Oct. 31.

2. Free Fun from Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is offering fun and free events for kids during the week of Oct. 29, including costume walks and scavenger hunts. You'll also get a free photo and coloring sheet just for visiting.

3. Free Music from Haunted Illinois
No Halloween bash is complete without the right tunes. Download classics like "Thriller" and "Monster Mash" for free from Haunted Illinois.

4. Free Dog Treat from Petco
Bring your costumed dog into the nearest Petco for a free treat.

5. Free Carving Patterns from Pumpkin Masters
Why spend money on pumpkin patterns when you can download creative designs for free? Choose among 10 carving designs provided by Pumpkin Masters, or download them all for a carving party.

6. Free Cookbook from Mr. Food
Don't just serve veggie sticks and hummus dip this Halloween. Get into the spirit with over 30 themed recipes from Mr. Food, available as a free eBook.

7. Free Coloring Pages from RaisingOurKids
Give your sugar-crazed kiddos something to do after trick-or-treating with free coloring pages from RaisingOurKids.

Just because school is back in session and time might not be on your side as you’re getting your family out the door in the morning or while getting homework done at night, doesn't mean you have to skimp on nutrition.  Here are a few quick and easy healthy snacks for kids from celebrity nutritionist and author of The Beauty Detox Solution, Kimberly Snyder, that require little planning and minimal preparation, and are healthy items that your kids will love.

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