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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 12th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Superpoints

What is Superpoints? 

The Superpoints Network is a collection of sites where you can win and earn Superpoints that can be redeemed for great rewards.

How can I earn Superpoints? 

To get the most out of the Superpoints Network, tell everyone you know about our sites using your special referral links. If you recruit someone to join Superpoints, you become their “sponsor”.  No one else can sponsor them.  If you recruit someone to join, you get 25 Superpoints when they reach the Basic member level.  A limited number of invites are available so use them wisely.  You can get more invites when one expires or when someone uses it to sign up.  You can also get more invites when you increase your member level.

Are there other ways to earn Superpoints? 

To earn more Superpoints, you can watch videos, complete offers, and win with the “Super Lucky Button”.  You have a certain number of clicks per day.  Click the Superlucky button in your account each day to see if you win any Superpoints or prizes.  Gold Members and above win when their friends win, too!  Get more clicks everyday by increasing your member level.

How Can I Get Started? 

Keep an eye on my website and Facebook page.  I will be posting new invites as I receive them on a regular basis. You can sign up through those special referral links. Remember, it is invite only, so sign up NOW!

I have more special invite links for YOU!  Simply email me at [email protected] to get your free invitation link!

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 12th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Clothes Shopping Thanks to steadily increasing cotton and labor costs, fashion manufacturers are cutting back on both quality and extras. Instead, they're using inexpensive tweaks to con shoppers into believing they're actually getting more for their money -- thus the new slang term "con-flation." It looks like parents aren't buying it, however. The National Retail Foundation released a study in late July indicating back-to-school shoppers plan to spend less this year across the board.

According to the study, "Parents are actually taking inventory of last year's items, asking kids to...try on those 'old' jeans, and check if the tennis shoes still fit."

The Labor Department reported clothing prices rose 1.2 percent in July, the third straight increase in the last year. In 12 months, clothing costs rose 3.1 percent, the biggest yearly increase since July 1992.

Shopper pragmatism is one way to beat the system; another is to use cost-saving methods to reduce back-to-school budgets. Here are six recommendations.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 7th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Senior DealsIf you spend most of the year spoiling your grandkids, the time has finally come for a role reversal. With Grandparents' Day coming up on Sept. 9, kids of all ages are preparing to honor those in their life who have provided wisdom and guidance through the years.

Whether it's through a thoughtful card in the mail or an afternoon at the movies, it's nice to be appreciated. Many retailers and restaurants offer perks and money-saving offers to seniors year-round, and there's no better time than now to take advantage of these senior deals.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 7th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

Credit Card Swipe Fees Thanks to recent legislation, merchants will soon enjoy greatly reduced "swipe fees," the fee charged to retailers every time a customer swipes a debit card. Starting in July, larger banks can only charge merchants 12 cents per transaction, instead of the now-standard 44 cents per-transaction fee.

The Senate Wednesday voted down an effort to delay the new rules. Opponents said small banks would suffer, even though banks with under $10 billion in assets are exempt. Small merchants will especially enjoy big benefits, as the reduction in overhead allows them to pass on these savings. Customers also will benefit as smaller retailers may no longer require a minimum purchase before cards may be used. The legislation also could result in the end of the standard 10-cents-per-gallon charge for using plastic.

As with any new regulation, however, consumers will likely pay somewhere down the road, whether in higher overdraft fees or reduced interest rates. Read on for five tips explaining how you can avoid getting stuck paying behind the scenes for these new regulations.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 6th, 2012    Filed in: Product Reviews

SoffeWhen I was a young girl, I definitely looked forward to this time of year.  A new school year always brought with it so many different experiences and fun activities to be a part of, like cheerleading, volleyball and basketball.

Unfortunately, all of these activities require active wear that can keep up and that's what can get quite expensive.  Thankfully, Soffe has an entire line of fashionable and hard working active wear for the entire family, including some amazingly stylish girls active wear that's very affordable.

Check out the Deal of the Day for fabulous savings!  Spend $45 or more and get FREE SHIPPING.

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Posted by: Melissa @ Mommy Living the Life of Riley on September 4th, 2012    Filed in: Tips, Techniques, How-Tos & Advice

How to Save Money on FoodA few weeks ago, the USDA warned about the impending increase in food prices as drought continues to diminish corn and soybean crops. More recently, however, the USDA advised corn crop yields are even less than previously estimated, making the future of grocery bills even more bleak.

Since 40% of US-grown corn is used for animal feed, beef, pork and poultry will see the most significant price increases. If you and your family depend on meat as a primary source of protein, consider the following eight strategies for how to save money on food without sacrificing your taste buds.

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