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Tween Easter Basket Ideas from Jane

March 19, 2023 By Amy Coose Leave a Comment

Want to create an Easter basket your tween girl will love? Jane has so many cute finds. Below are some of my favorites. Nearly all are under $10 and many ship free too. Check them out. Quantities are limited, so shop quickly! All links are affiliate links.

Personalized sunglasses: Reg. price $14.99, sale price $9.99

Gingham hair accessories: Reg. price $13.99, sale price $6.99

Disney Character earrings: Reg. price $12.99, sale price $5.99

Sticker pens, set of 3: Reg. price $18.98, sale price $12.99 plus free shipping

Pop It water bottle holder: Reg. price $26.99, sale price $7.99 plus free shipping

Bunny jewelry set: Reg. price $21.99, sale price $11.99 plus free shipping

Easter slime: Reg. price $12, sale price $10.99 plus free shipping

Floral Fabric headbands: Reg. price $10. sale price $3.99

Glitter Custom Letter hairclip: Reg. price $12.99, sale price $8.99

Sterling Silver Sport earrings: Reg. price $19.98, sale price $9.99 plus free shipping

Girls storage bag: Reg. price $16.98, sale price $9.98 plus free shipping

Personalized Name hairclip: Reg. price $13.99, sale price $8.99

Crossbody mini-bag: Reg. price $26.99, sale price $11.99 plus free shipping

Faux fur headbands: Reg. price $15.99, sale price $7.99

Color Block Wood Stud earrings: Reg. price $15.99, sale price $7.99 plus free shipping

Snack printed socks: Reg. price $19.98, sale price 9.99 plus free shipping

Trendy bookmarks (5 piece set): Reg. price $8.99, sale price $5.99

Personality earrings: Reg. price $14.99, sale price $7.99 plus free shipping

Succulent earrings: Reg. price $16.95, sale price $8.99 plus free shipping

Folding Chair phone holder: Reg. price $24.99, sale price $9.99 plus free shipping

Vinyl Waterproof stickers: Reg. price $6.99, sale price $3.59

Paperclip necklace: Reg. price $20. sale price $10.99 plus free shipping

Flower claw clip (set of 3): Reg. price $19.99, sale price $12.99 plus free shipping

Short Version Cute mini wallet: Reg. price $19.98, sale price $9.99 plus free shipping

Confetti earring studs: Reg. price $14.99, sale price $8.99 plus free shipping

Necklace collection: Reg. price $16.98, sale price $9.98 plus free shipping

Smiley Face slippers: Reg. price $38.99, sale price $12.99

Glitter Initial keychain: Reg. price $21.99, sale price $7.99 plus free shipping


Solid Sterling Silver hoop earrings: Reg. price $24.99, sale price $9.99 plus free shipping

Stretch Bracelet set: Reg. price $29.99, sale price $9.99

Jewelry travel case: Reg. price $24.99, sale price $13.99 plus free shipping

Happy Face necklace: Reg. price $19.98, sale price $8.99 plus free shipping

Claw clips: Reg. price $19.99, sale price $12.99

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living Tagged With: easter basket ideas, Jane, tween easter basket ideas, tweens

Best Jane.com Finds

March 7, 2023 By Amy Coose Leave a Comment

Jane.com has so many great deals right now — from jewelry to gifts to home decor to clothes, you can find something you'll love for yourself or to gift.

Check out the following great deals. All links are affiliate links.

Personalized Jewelry Box: Reg. price $28, sale price $19.49 plus free shipping

Lightweight Wood & ResinEarrings (several options available): Reg. price $18, sale price $8.99 plus free shipping

Wood & Acrylic Earrings (several options available): Reg. price $20, sale price $11.99 plus free shipping

Mama Graphic Tees (several options available): Reg. price $35, sale price $9.99

Portable Charger Storage Bag: Reg. price $21.98, sale price $10.99 plus free shipping

Foldable Beach Straw Hat (several options available): Reg. price $29.99, sale price $11.99 plus free shipping

Purse Pal (several options available): Reg. price $26.98, sale price $9.99 plus free shipping

Reading Graphic Tees (several options available): Reg. price $40, sale price $19.99 plus free shipping

Personalized Family Pillow Cover (several options available): Reg. price $24.99, sale price $15.29 plus free shipping

Personalized Cutting Board: Reg. price $55, sale price $42.99 plus free shipping

Limited Edition Bogg Bag Bundle (several options available): Reg. price $180, sale price $99.99

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: deals, jane.com

Best Buy Mario Sale

March 6, 2023 By Amy Coose Leave a Comment

Best Buy is having a huge sale on Nintendo Mario Products. Save up to 40% off this week. Shop the full sale here or shop individual games below. Links are affiliate links.
These games are perfect for spring break, Easter baskets, summer and more.
Super Mario Odysssey: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Mario Kart Deluxe 8: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Yoshi's Crafted World: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Luigi's Mansion 3: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Super Mario Maker 2: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Mario Golf: Super Rush: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe: Reg. price $59.99, sale price $39.99
Mario Kart Live: Home Circut, Mario Edition: Reg. price $99.99, sale price $59.99
Mario Cart Live: Home Cricut, Luigi Edition: Reg. price $99.99, sale price $59.99

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living Tagged With: Best Buy, Super Mario, video games

DIY No Sew Pizza Costume

March 3, 2023 By jessicaturner Leave a Comment

This easy DIY no sew pizza costume is perfect for Book Character Day (Pizza and Taco) or Halloween. All you need are a few materials and a couple hours.

Ezra loves the graphic novel Pizza and Taco so thought it would be fun to be Pizza for Read Across America Week.

Pizza Costume Supplies

1/2 yard tan felt

1/2 yard red felt

1/2 cargo mesh fabric (I found this at a craft store)

Small piece of white felt

Small piece of black felt

Thin pool noodle

Hot glue

Black puffy paint

Black t-shirt 

How to Make a Pizza Costume

Cut the tan fabric into a large triangle, then cut the red felt just slightly smaller, leaving extra tan fabric to roll the crust.

Trace the red felt triangle onto the mesh and cut it to be the same size as the red felt. This will look like your cheese, with bits of sauce poking through.

Hot glue the layers. When hot gluing the mesh, use a plastic knife to push the fabric into the glue so you don't burn yourself.

Using hot glue to adhere, roll a pool noodle at the top for your crust. Tuck and glue the excess felt on the sides. Of course, you could just roll the felt, but the pool noodle gives the costume a bit more pop and stability.

Cut eyes and a mouth with your white and black felt, then hot glue to the pizza.

Outline everything with black puffy paint to mimic the book character.

Hot glue the pizza to a black shirt.

This is such an easy costume and really cute! If you weren't doing the Taco book character, you could easily cut felt pizza toppings like sausage, pepperoni, peppers, etc. using different colors of felt.

My son wore black pants and black shoes to look like the black legs for his pizza book character. Khaki pants would have also worked though!

I hope this inspires you to make your own pizza costume.

Thanks to Everyday Reading for the amazing Graphic Novels book list that inspired my son to read Pizza and Taco!

Filed Under: Make, Sewing, Tutorials

The Best Nike Sports Bra and Leggings

February 28, 2023 By jessicaturner Leave a Comment

These Zenvy leggings and this Alate Ellipse Sports Bra are two of the best pieces I have in my athletic gear drawer. I find myself reaching for them constantly. The bra is incredibly supportive and the leggings are butter soft, flattering, and well made. I have never worn a better pair of leggings. They are an investment, but worth it for the quality.

Order the bra

Order the leggings

Filed Under: Family, Fun Products

Walmart Sweater Clearance

February 20, 2023 By Amy Coose 1 Comment

Walmart has marked down tons of pretty sweaters, for as low as $9. Many of the styles come in multiple colors, so if you see a style you like, click through to see the variety of colors. Shop below. Quantities limited, links are affiliate links.
Scoop Women's Textured Cable Knit Sweater: Reg. price $46, sale price $15
Scoop Women's Flat Rib Turtleneck Sweater: Reg. price $28, sale price $12
Scoop Women's Zip Front Cable Knit Sweater: Reg. price $36, sale price $9
Scoop Women's Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater: Reg. price $28, sale price $12
Time and Tru Women's Mixed Stitch Sweater: Reg. price $17.98, sale price $14.98
Time and Tru Women's Coatigan: Reg. price $24.98, sale price $14.98
Free Assembly Women's Cowl Neck Pleat Shoulder Sweater: Reg. price $26, sale price $12

Terra & Sky Women's Cutout Pullover Sweater: Reg. price $26, sale price $12

Free Assembly Women's Fair Isle Sweater: Reg. price $26, sale price $12

Free Assembly Women's Rib Turtleneck Sweater: Reg. price $30, sale price $8

Time and Tru Women's Camo Mock Neck Sweater: Reg. price $23.98, sale price $12.98

Time and Tru Women's Intarsia Sweater: Reg. price $19.98, sale price $11.98

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: walmart

HOT DEAL: FREE Mel Science Kits for Kids/Teens

February 10, 2023 By jessicaturner 2 Comments

Do your kids like STEM boxes? If so, you must grab this free trial to MEL Science – they have kits for kids ages 5-16!

Two years ago we discovered MEL Science Kits and fell in love. Ezra gets MEL STEM and Elias gets MEL Chemistry. Affiliate links used in this post.

Right now MEL is offering MEL STEM , MEL Physics, MEL Math and MEL Chemistry for FREE – just pay $6 shipping. The kits, which come with up to 7 experiments/projects + lifetime access to 70+ VR lessons, 400+ DIY experiments, and science-related news, are regularly $34.90, so this is a steal. Every project is developed by scientists! If you have kids, you must grab this right away. They are perfect for boys and girls.

Note, you must decide within two weeks of ordering if you want to do a year-long subscription. At the end of the 14-day trial, if you have not canceled, you will be charged for an annual subscription. 

Elias absolutely LOVES MEL Chemistry. It is far and away one of the coolest subscriptions I have found and unlike any other on the market. Seriously, if you have a son or daughter interested in science, you must try this.



Click here
to order your free MEL Physics box (geared toward ages 8-14+). It's so hard to find great STEAM boxes that appeal to tweens/teens and MEL kits are really incredible. I'm freaking out that you can get it free!

MEL kits are also great if your kids love Kiwi Co. crates or Little Passports kits.

Click here to order your free MEL STEM box (geared toward ages 5-10). As someone who has tried A LOT of subscription boxes for kids, I can promise you that these kits are top-notch. Truly excellent every single time. We are always impressed. And you can't beat a free box!

Mel science kit review and coupon

Truly, there is nothing like these MEL kits. I feel like I have tried them all! Your kids will love them. You will be so impressed by the quality, learning and fun that they offer. And you can't beat free, especially during a time when we are all staying home.

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NOTE: If you decide to cancel your subscription, it is just a click of a button. Be SURE to do it within two weeks or you will be charged for an annual subscription. Your order confirmation emails have links to your order and you can manage your subscription from there. I did it immediately after ordering the free box. It took 10 seconds! Super easy and totally worth getting that first free trial box!

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living

3 FREE Months of Audible

February 7, 2023 By jessicaturner 4 Comments

Have you wanted to try out Audible, but found the $14.95 a month cost prohibitive? Well, you're in luck because I've got the best deal Audible has ever offered on subscriptions. Affiliate link used in this post.

Right now in honor of President's Day, all new Prime member subscribers to Audible.com can get three months of Audible.com for FREE

THIS IS A CRAZY RARE DEAL! That's a savings of $14.95 a month. We have only seen this offered once in the past three years. (The Audible holiday deal was $5.95 a month, so this is wildly better.)

Audiobooks can often cost $17-$25 each for the most popular books, which makes this an absolutely astonishing deal. If you love audiobooks, or you want to read more but think you don't have the time, this is a can't miss deal on Audible.com.

This deal gives you full access to the Audible Plus library of free audiobooks, Audible originals and podcasts + one credit a month for books to add to your permanent library. I typically use my credit for the latest releases, like the new Prince Harry book, Spare. No long library lines for me!

Go here to get your 3-month Audible subscription for FREE!

Listening to audiobooks has literally changed my life because they allow me to consume so many more books. Once I started listening to them, I couldn't believe all the opportunities I found for listening – like on my commute, during my morning walks, while doing chores and getting ready in the morning.

Note: After the 3-month trial is completed, you’ll automatically be charged $14.95 per month at the regular rate. If you no longer want to continue your subscription after the trial, go into settings and cancel your subscription (Amazon makes it very easy). This will prevent any automatic charges from showing up on your account. Or, you can call Audible and ask for the silver subscription, which is $14.95 every other month.

You will keep all books you purchase during this trial, regardless of if you continue your subscription or not. You just would lose access to the Audible Plus library.

Can I get the President's Day deal if I have had Audible before?

Possibly! Audible's algorithm is a mystery, so the only way to know for sure is to click this link and see what is offered.

If you don't see the Audible deal being offered to you, contact customer service to see if you can have the deal applied to your account. Click through to see if the deal is offered to you, and if not, send a chat or call customer service.

How long is this Audible President's Day deal available?

This sale is only available through February 20, so click right now to take advantage of it. Still not convinced on the benefits of audiobooks? Read this post for 6 reasons to love audiobooks.

Filed Under: Deals, Frugal Living Tagged With: Amazon Prime Day

Las Vegas Must Dos – First Time Visit

February 2, 2023 By jessicaturner Leave a Comment

If you are looking for Las Vegas must dos and this is your first trip to Las Vegas, this post lists the must do shows and experiences to do for your visit.

Las Vegas is one of those places everyone has to go to once, and I finally made my first trip! I was in Las Vegas for a conference, but since it was five days, I had time to enjoy some must dos every day. As someone who doesn't drink or gamble, there was still plenty of Las Vegas must dos to enjoy. Here are my top 5 recommendations for things to see and do in Last Vegas if you are visiting for your first time. These ideas are great if you are there by yourself or with friends.

Take a Helicopter Tour

Las Vegas offers many helicopter tours, from short 10-minute rides to see the strip to longer trips to Red Rock or the Grand Canyon. A friend and I did a 2.5 hour trip with Maverick Helicopters to Red Rock (the Neon and Nature tour) and it was INCREDIBLE.

Definitely the highlight of the week for me and I would say if it fits within your budget, it is a must-do! Some helicopter tours are $125 for 10 minutes and this was $240 for 2.5 hours.

See A Cirque du Soleil Show

Las Vegas is known for having great Cirque shows, and while I was there I saw two – O and KA. O is the best Cirque show I have ever seen and KA was the worst (I have seen several touring Cirque shows in addition to the Vegas shows I saw). O typically sells out the fastest, and you usually can't get day of tickets to see it, so I would recommend buying tickets in advance. It is the best that Cirque does + a huge built in pool of water in the middle of the stage. I told my friend it was better than the Olympics. Absolutely extraordinary. We had seats on the floor, about 10 rows back and I thought they were perfect seats. We sat stage left, and I would say that center is a little better, but maybe not worth the extra cost. KA has some heavy cultural appropriation that made me feel uncomfortable and the stunts were not as impressive as other shows I have seen. I would definitely skip it.

Experience Criss Angel's Mindfreak Magic Show

The master magician Criss Angel's Mindfreak show is not to be missed. With astonishing magic tricks and stunts, it is a show you will remember long after your trip. Note, this is NOT a show for children. Also, I sat in the third row center and I would say this is a show you should try to get the closest, seats possible. The actual best seats for this show are rows 6 and 7, just right of center (as you look at the stage). Criss comes into the audience twice and if you have seats in this area, you have a good chance of giving him a high five/fist bump. Be sure to get to the show a little early to enjoy all the Criss Angel memorabilia in the lobby from his career.

Dinner at Giada

Las Vegas has many incredible restaurants, so make reservations in advance! We lucked out and got a table at Giada and it was the best meal of the week. I had the steak and it was one of the best steaks I have ever had. Don't miss it.

Spend Time at The Bellagio

Without question, The Bellagio was my favorite hotel we visited. I loved touring the Conservatory, which has a new design every three months. We had breakfast at Sadelle's and it was my favorite breakfast of the week. (Hash House A Go Go was also very good, but the ambiance was so beautiful that Sadelle's was my favorite.) Also, at night, you must make time to see the fountains in front of the Bellagio. They were so pretty.

Had I not been staying at the hotel attached to the conference venue, the Bellagio is where I would have stayed. It was stunning. My second choice would have been The Venetian, which was also lovely.

Visit Some Museums

Nothing is more iconic than Las Vegas neon signs, and a trip to The Neon Museum at night is a must. You'll learn some Vegas history and see some incredible signs up close. Definitely don't visit during the day – this must be done in the evening to fully appreciate the magic of these amazing signs.

We also visited The Mob Museum, which was a fascinating look into organized crime in America. The museum was extremely well done, with lots of information and interesting exhibits. Note: the museum does display multiple murder images, which my friend and I found a bit gruesome and distasteful, but it was still a neat place to visit.

Other museums worth checking out, though I didn't visit them on this trip: Pinball Hall of Fame, the Atomic Museum, the Las Vegas Showgirls Museum and the Hollywood Cars Museum.

Other Las Vegas Must Dos

I polled my Instagram followers what their favorite things to do in Las Vegas were and here are some of the most popular recommendations that I didn't mention.

  • Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower
  • Visit Hoover Dam
  • Michael Jackson show
  • Beatles Love
  • Awakening at the Wynn
  • Absinthe
  • Adele
  • Fremont St. Lights
  • Valley of Fire
  • The Smith Center (any show) 
  • Shop at The Venetian
  • Rouge Show 
  • Blue Man Group
  • M&M Store
  • Coke Store 
  • Zip line near The Linq
  • High Roller Wheel
  • Xavier Mortimer
  • Scoot city tour
  • Omega Mart
  • Ride a gondola in the Venetian

Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Las Vegas, travel

5 Money Books I'm Reading in 2023

January 13, 2023 By jessicaturner Leave a Comment

This year I am committing to reading these five books about money in 2023. All links are Amazon affiliate links.

Financial Feminist

We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth and Gaining Economic Power

Turn Your Passions Into Profits: The Proven Path for Building a Rewarding Online Business

Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money

Profit First

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