Layla Grace designer handbags

Who doesn’t love a new handbag? For a limited time, Layla Grayce is offering 15% off Designer Handbags with promo code NEWPURSE. Stay fashion forward this summer and shop beautiful bags like the Botkier Lucy Sea Glass Shoulder Bag or the Botkier Lucy Powder Cross Body Bag. A fun and flirty option is the Be&D Parker Teal Combo Bag that is perfect for a night out on the town. Don’t miss your chance to shop this fabulous sale!

Botkier Lucy Sea Glass Shoulder Bag

Botkier Lucy Powder Cross Body Bag

Be&D Parker Teal Combo Bag

Which Layla Grace bag is your favorite?

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Get a FREE craft class from Craftsy!

Today (May 18th) Craftsy is hosting Free Class Day to benefit DonorsChoose. For one day only, new members can choose one free course from a selection of favorite Craftsy classes, up to a $39.99 value! If you haven’t taken a Craftsy class yet, Saturday is your chance to sign up for your first by choosing from classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, and more.

Sign up for your free class now!

Donation information

If Craftsy meets their goal of giving away 10,000 classes, they will donate $5,000 to DonorsChoose to fund arts education in public schools across the US.

Note: Existing Craftsy members are not eligible for the free course offer, but will still receive a special treat.

What free craft class will you take?

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Have you purchased a Father’s Day gift yet?

Okay, Mother’s Day just ended, so it is time to start thinking about Father’s Day! I want to give the perfect gift that says “I love you, Dad”! Which is why I am creating a Blurb photo book to display years of memories for my dad.

Blurb Photo Books are

• Easy to create
• Fast! They take about an hour
• Cheap! They start at just $12.99

Save on a photo book

Start creating your Blurb Photo Book today and save 20% with promo code JUSTFORDAD valid through 6/10/13!

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Want to keep your bedroom fresh and stylish?

All you need to do is change your bedding to keep up with the seasons. With summer quickly approaching, now is the time to store your winter bedding until next year and get some stylish bedding with a fresh new look. You can upgrade your room to match your mood with bright colors and fun designs and save money by doing so! How? Right now, Zinc Door is offering 15% off Trina Turk bedding with promo code 15BED. It’s always a happy hour at home with Trina Turk’s fun, whimsical bedding and accents. Don’t miss your chance to save on these stylish and modern bed sets.

My favorite summer bedding?

Take a look at my favorite pick for summer bedding below. It reminds me of sitting by the pool and relaxing!

Trina Turk Trellis Turquoise Comforter 3 Piece Set

Have you updated your bedding for summer yet? Now is your chance!

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Tips for saving money and energy in the kitchen

If you finally decide you are paying too much in electricity you will need to find a few ways to save money. One of the best places you can get started is in the kitchen, because you may be doing a few things that are burning a hole in your pocket. Take a look at these tips to help you save money…

Let the air do all the work

You don’t have to keep your dishes inside the dishwasher after they have been washed. You can take them out and let them dry naturally. Your machine actually uses more energy to dry the dishes than it does to wash them. If you don’t have an air-dry switch you will need to open the door after the last cycle to let the moisture out.

Choose your dishwasher wisely

If you don’t have a dishwasher at the moment but you’re thinking about getting one you will want to get a dishwasher that allows you to use short cycles and fewer rinses. This means your dishes will still be cleaned, but you won’t use as much energy.

‘Goldilocks’ your dishwasher

What does this mean? I’m sure you already realize that if you put too little in the dishwasher you are wasting water and electricity. However, did you know that you can overload your dishwasher? If you put too many items in, some things might not get washed properly and you will have to leave the dirty dishes in for another cycle. So, you need to put in “just the right” amount of dishes. If you notice that a pot is blocking the path of water spray don’t put it in. Make sure to arrange the dishes so they are not leaning on one another.

Clean the refrigerator coils

If you look closely you should be able to find coils underneath and behind your fridge. Do you remember the last time you cleaned them? Maybe you have never cleaned them, but you should start doing it! If too much dirt builds up it will take a lot more energy to keep your fridge at the right temperature. If you have any shedding pets, you will need to clean them more often.

Keep the fridge and dishwasher separated

Don’t let your dishwasher sit next to the refrigerator. If you had them fitted by someone who knew what they were doing it’s unlikely they are sitting together, but if you have a small kitchen this may have been unavoidable. All the heat and moisture coming from the dishwasher will mean the fridge has to work a lot harder. If you have no way of rearranging your kitchen, place a thin piece of insulation between the two appliances and do not open the refrigerator door while the dishwasher is running.

Do you have any money or energy saving kitchen tips to add?

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This post was submitted by Mona Blaise who works at LEDMart as a marketing executive. She enjoys sharing her views on GREEN living through blog articles.

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Let’s celebrate the joys of motherhood

Welcome to the 2nd annual MamaLOVE Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC!  It can be challenging to find a special and unique gift for mom, so our hope with this giveaway hop is to present some amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas (plus you could win them)! Each participating blog is featuring prize(s) valued $25.00 or more. This event begins on May 9th and runs until May 15th at 11:59PM (EST). Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and hop down the list of participating blogs for many more chances to win.

My giveaway contribution

For my Real Life Deals readers I am offering $25 via PayPal as a prize to one lucky winner! You can enter the giveaway by providing your name and email address in the form below. You can earn additional entries with the bonus options shown. Good luck and Happy Mother’s Day!

Note: By entering your name and email below you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the giveaway official rules (link at bottom of form).

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May is a month full of celebration with Mother’s Day and graduation parties! To help you prepare for all of your upcoming parties Layla Grayce is offering 15% off Hostess & Entertainment with promo code SPRING15 valid through 5/16! Browse party essentials like aprons, tableware and much more! Don’t miss your chance to shop this amazing sale!

Hostess & Entertainment Items

Here are some of my favorite items that are part of the sale:

Jessie Steele Apron Courtney Kitchen Cherry

Rosanna Decor Bon Bon Hue Blue Small Rimmed Pedestal

Rosanna Pressed Glass Pitcher Purple

Pom Pom at Home Linens Bon Appetit Napkins Set of 4

Which of the sale items is your favorite?

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Still looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Well here are some great gift ideas that will also save you some money!

Money saving deals from Amazon

• Save $20 on a Kindle Fire HD with code FIRE4MOM at checkout! Offer valid until 5/12/2013.
• Save 25% on all regular price GUESS Handbags & Sunglasses until 5/12/2013.
• Save 70% on Women’s Sleep & Lounge Wear until 5/10/2013.

Money saving deals from Groupon

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Have you ever heard of Craftsy before? If not, let me tell you a bit about it. Craftsy is a website with a wide selection of online crafting classes from the best instructors from around the world. Always wanted to learn to knit? They have it. Wondering about the latest jewelry making techniques? You can find them on Craftsy! They have numerous courses you can choose from, and they even have FREE mini-courses! Awesome, right?

FREE cake mini-courses

I have always wanted to make better looking cakes; I am not the best in the kitchen, and baking really isn’t my forte! So, the next 2 free Craftsy mini-courses I’m going to take are:

1. The Hand-Painted Cake: Elevate your cake with Erin Schaefgen’s freehand painting techniques. Create beautiful and edible works of art with Erin’s tips and tricks.
2. Modern Buttercream: Learn to use buttercream like a pro! Discover the tricks and tips to construct and create a beautifully finished buttercream cake.

I should be able to make some awesome cakes with these mini-courses!

Not interested in cakes? Check out all of the other free Craftsy mini-courses by clicking here.

Which course do you want to take?

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