I recently found myself plagued with the decision to replace an expensive appliance: the refrigerator. The existing one just wasn't cutting it anymore but I knew this big-ticket buy would make a serious dent in our bank account.

When the time came to pull the trigger on this pricey purchase, I took on the challenge of finding as many money saving ideas as possible without sacrificing quality and style. In the end, I saved approximately 17 percent and am extremely pleased with the look, features and price of our new refrigerator.

With Labor Day sales behind us, you may think your opportunity for saving on an appliance has passed. However, big bucks can still be achieved by following these money saving ideas:

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It's something we all take for granted and typically abuse, but once it's gone or in jeopardy, we truly understand just how precious it is...  GIVE UP?  :question:  Although several things could probably fall in this category, what I'm talking about today is your health.

Our health is one of the single most valuable assets we possess, but yet we generally compromise ourselves at every turn.  Not eating right, getting enough exercise or sleep, not taking our vitamins, not drinking enough water, etc. are all ways we break down our own vitality.

Health care costs always seem to be on the rise which causes most Americans to forgo the proper care they deserve.  Don't put your jeopardy due to these expenses.  Follow these health care tips from Cigna instead.

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If you're like me, then you might already be looking forward to the holidays and beginning to contemplate what to get each and every special person on your Christmas list.  Or you might be looking for a great selection of educational toys for kids to help compliment your child's studies this school year.  Either way, you'll want to listen up to learn more about the brand new VTech InnoTab 2.

The InnoTab 2 Interactive Learning App Tablet brings all the magic and innovation of Mom and Dad's tablet into an educational experience, providing endless fun and wonder for your child.  With so many apps, games and activities to explore, this learning app tablet will engage your child for hours as they play and discover.  I recently had the chance to review the VTech InnoTab 2 with Riley, which offers a host of innovative features, making it one of the best educational toys for kids that I've seen.  Keep reading to learn more!

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My husband and I have long been connoisseurs of classically funny tee shirts.  I think my love affair began the first time I saw Booger's "Who Farted?" tee on Revenge of the Nerds.  You can imagine then how happy my husband and I were when the whole "graphic tee" phenomena took place about 10-20 years ago.  Everywhere we turned, there was one witty saying after another emblazoned on the front of a tee shirt.

Now, although I still get a kick out of funny tee shirts saying things like, "Come to Philadelphia for the Crack" (with a picture of the liberty bell on the front), I have to admit that the graphic tee is a little played out.  Thankfully, Creative Apparel Concepts has created a new wave in funny tee shirts with their Faux Real line of photorealistic shirts.

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I've had the fortunate opportunity to review many different VTech toys so far.  My daughter's had the V.Reader, the InnoTab and the MobiGo.  All of these educational toys have one thing in common...you can get free downloads, books and apps by using the included VTech Learning Lodge software.

Through the years, I've received numerous questions and concerns from folks all over the country about how to obtain this free material.  So this time, when I reviewed the InnoTab 2, I decided to also create a step-by-step tutorial illustrating exactly how to use the VTech Learning Lodge software.  I hope you find this guide helpful, and as always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Step-by-Step Tutorial for Using the VTech Learning Lodge Software

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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