Some people think being single during the holidays is depressing. Many may feel lonely or left out because they don’t have a significant other at their side. Well I am here to tell you that just because you are single does not mean you are at a disadvantage. In fact, you have the advantage of being unattached during the holidays. I’ve listed my top 5 advantages … [Read more...]
Shop Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Your Best Shopping Trip
Some people don't like shopping. I don't understand these people, but I love them because they keep me gainfully employed. Nonetheless, the reasons why some folks prefer not to hit the mall, range from too many options to 'I hate trying clothes on'. To those people, I offer these 7 tips to make your next shopping trip as painless as possible: 1. Have a plan: It's a bad idea … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Get the Most out of Black Friday Shopping
It's that time again! Thanksgiving is next week and what follows is one of the biggest shopping days of the year; Black Friday! The Friday after Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season and is often met with excitement over steeply reduced prices and once a year deals. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Black Friday shopping and opt for the less … [Read more...]
5 Great Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe from Summer to Fall
Fall is almost here! Can you believe it? I sure can't. I am so not a fan of cold weather so I can't really say I'm looking forward to the chillier temps ahead. I can say, however, that I'm looking forward to fall shopping, because…shopping! Here's the thing, you don't have to go broke to transition from summer to fall. Fall is one of those wonky seasons (like spring) where … [Read more...]
Get Fly on a Dime: 10 Reasons You Should Consider Thrift Shopping
If you’ve been hanging with me for a while, then you already know that I am a HUGE fan of thrift shopping. There’s still a good amount of attitude around thrift shopping (even though Macklemore made a catchy song about it). Some of the opinions I’ve heard are: I don’t want to buy/wear clothes that someone else has already worn Thrift stores are for poor people Thrift … [Read more...]
8 Tips From 8 Financial Experts on Saving Big This Holiday Season
It's late December and the holiday spirit is in full swing. What's that in the background that you hear ringing, could it be sleigh bells? Probably not, instead it's the sound of cash registers sinking couples and families into big time debt! As always your friends here at BlackandMarriedWithKids.com have the hookup on information and resources that will help your family … [Read more...]
Countdown to Christmas #KmartChat Tonight Plus $50 Gift Card Giveaway
If you're like us then you know without a shadow of a doubt that the countdown to Christmas is in full effect. We're still searching the web and local stores for our coveted Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls. We're officially two weeks out from Christmas and everything is ramping up to full speed! If you're in crunch time like us than we're happy to share two great … [Read more...]
Kmart Layaway Might Be Just For You This Christmas
For the past few weeks I've been sharing my experience using Kmart's Layaway. Like BrothaTech alluded to in last week's comment section layaway is back in style now. People are penny pinching and trying to figure out ways to make the most out of their money while providing a great Christmas for the kids and Kmart layaway is a great option. If you head into your local Kmart … [Read more...]
Kicking Off Christmas Layaway From the Comfort of My Couch
Christmas is coming and around here the toy lists have been created for months. Lalaloopsy, Trash Packs and a bunch of other nonsense (new school toys are weak). How can you ease the pain of the holiday rush? Well I'm not the 3AM Black Friday type so you can cancel any thoughts of that. What I will do is log on to my computer, click a few buttons and get ready to collect my … [Read more...]
BMWK Poll: Where Are You With Your Christmas Shopping?
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