Jewish Holidays: What Would Moses Do for Passover Pesach in the Internet Age?

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A decidedly modern twist on what the exodus from Egypt and the first Passover might have been like had Moses been alive today and communicating about Pesach with the world via cyberspace with Google, Twitter, Facebook and all the other hi tech ways news spreads these days.

Who doesn't need a little break from their Passover spring cleaning?  I know I sure do! Hopefully you'll enjoy this 2 minute YouTube, that appears to be going viral, as much as I did.

Leave a comment below once you've watched and tell  what you think about this clip.

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6 Ways to BIG Family Savings - Extreme Couponing Like The Pro Shoppers on the TLC Show

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As you can tell from the photo above, my own coupon habits are atrocious

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

So, I think with the start of TLC's latest Extreme Couponing season this week, it's as good a time as any for me to review some basic tricks that these coupon pros use to save some pretty incredible amounts of cash.  If you'd like some great ideas on managing your own blizzard of coupons around the house, you'll definitely like this post.

Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch shares six really simple ways to save like an extreme couponer that I'd like to pass on to all my frugal and thrifty readers.  Andrea, BTW, has been featured on NBC's Today Show, FOX & Friends, MSNBC, ABC News NOW and many more.

#1  Start Small

Don't go extreme all at once. Take it step by step, rather than show up at a checkout with 50 coupons and little idea what you're doing.

#2  Never Pay For Coupons

Paying someone to clip or organize your coupons defeats the purpose of living frugally.  Instead, surf Sunday newspaper ad supplements for coupon savings and ask your neighbors for their unwanted papers.  Maybe dive inside a recycled dumpster or two.  Don't forget to check the many free online coupon sites like CouponSherpa.com that give consumers access to a multitude of coupon codes and printable coupons for lots of merchants.

#3  Get Organized

Create a shopping list and have your coupons and shopping strategy organized before you enter the store.  Use an expandable coupon binder to sort coupon inserts by date, categories and expiration dates -- whatever makes sense to your shopping style.  Before going on a specific trip, transfer to a small couponizer only those you'll need for that shopping venture.

#4   Location, Location, Location

Where you shop is key in making the best use of your time and coupons.  Only shop at locations that allow coupon stacking and combining coupons with in-store offers.  Don't be shy about calling and asking about policies before showing up.

#5  Loyalty Rewards

Always take advantage of club membership rewards.  These programs are usually free and have many savings perks, like rewards points, cash back programs, and double points for every certain amount you spend.

#6  Don't Be Greedy

This is often where extreme couponers cross over into hoarding.  Only shop for items you actually need, products you can stock up on that aren't perishable, and those you can donate.  A bargain is only a bargain if you can actually use the purchase. 

Are you as bad about coupons as me?  Have some advice on other ways to manage the coupon deluge? What's the most money you've ever saved on a single shopping trip by using coupons? Leave a comment.

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Little Tikes Toddler Flower Cart Wheelbarrow Toy Review

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Little Tikes was founded in 1970. Today, it is owned and operated by MGA Entertainment which still markets some of company's original classic toys, as well as rolling out new and innovative products that engage kids each season.

This post contains affiliate links meaning I receive a small commission if you make a purchase without any additional cost to you.

My daughter with Little Tikes Barn

The brand certainly has multi-generational appeal and longevity.  I still can picture in my mind the bright red-orange and yellow Little Tikes Coupe Classic that's still available.  In fact, this iconic product celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004 and to date has sold more than 6 million units and counting. Check out the current Little Tikes toy collection to see lots more.

2 of my Triplets  with Little Tikes Beauty Bar

I also recall my nephews and friends' kids playing with various Little Tikes toys in the 1980s.  For sure, I can't even remember all the Little Tikes products my own children owned, loved and played with during the last decade because there were so many.

Daddy, Son with Little Tikes Gym

Today,  Little Tikes is still delivering some of the most imaginative, colorful and sturdy toys for young children from birth to 4+ years-old.   

Just in time for spring and summer Little Tikes asked me to review the 2-in-1 Garden Cart and Wheelbarrow, which had already sold old. This particular product, is one of the newest and most popular additions to the Little Tikes pretend play line. 

Similar kids products currently available on Amazon

• Little Tikes Lemonade - Ice Cream Stand Set
• Plastic Pink Flowers Wheel Barrow Set with Gardening Accesories
• Plastic Teal Blue Wheel Barrow Set with kids garden gloves, tools, more
• Wood Garden Red Wheel Barrow Set with tools, flower pots

Toddler Barrow Tester

Since my own children are now teens, my two 13 year-old girls and I brought the flower cart to a friend's house in the box.  Initially, I had thought it would be fun to have our budding product tester (a friend's two year-old) "help" and watch his mom and I put this new toy together for him to try out. 

Little Tikes 2-in-1 Flower Cart

In retrospect we both realized that wasn't such a good idea.  That's because the little guy was insistent on using the real screwdriver and hammer from his daddy's tool box that is required to assemble this and obviously these tools are meant only for adults to handle.  

To be fair, I doubt many toddlers his age would have the attention span to wait while their moms spend about a half hour reading the directions and putting this together, either.  So, for parents buying this product, I'd definitely suggest that you put it together and surprise your child with it ready to play with, instead.

After spending about 30 minutes assembling this under the watchful eyes of our toddler supervisor, my friend and I watched as her son started exploring this new toy.  It was great fun to just sit back and watch him try everything out.

This is definitely a good toy for spring and summer not only because this product's theme ties in directly with warmer weather.  It's also two toys in one, not to mention that it includes a cute spray bottle for kids to fill with real H2O to "water" the flowers.  For sure, it was a real hit with this active toddler who loves to get wet.  Really, what kid wouldn't enjoy this on a hot summer day?

Fun with included water spray bottle

Little Tikes stuff just keeps getting cuter and more interactive, in a non high tech kind of way, doesn't it?  I absolutely love this brand's new addition to the line and I'm sure it will provide many hours of enjoyment for just about any two to five year-old child this spring and summer.

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2-in-1 Garden Cart & Wheel Barrow

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The adorable and durable Little Tikes Garden Cart & Wheel Barrow features a traditional style garden cart push toy with removable fabric shade canopy that actually rolls on real wheels.

It includes a working water sprinkler and removable tray for flower pots and converts easily into a flower cart or wheelbarrow, either that your child can push.  This comes with several child-size gardening accessories: 2 garden hand tools, 2 flower pots, 2 plastic flowers, 2 plastic soil discs, and a portable water sprinkler.

 

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