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MaryAnne at Mama Smiles Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

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What’s it Really Like Buying Glasses Online? Sponsored by Zenni

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Ordering glasses online is a simple way to save money on prescription lenses. Learn all about shopping for glasses online. Sponsored by Zenni. The summer I turned twelve, I memorized the eye doctor's chart because I knew I would fail the test otherwise. Back then there were hardly any frames to choose from, especially in the price point I was looking in. Eventually my … [Read more...] about What’s it Really Like Buying Glasses Online? Sponsored by Zenni

Simple Ways to Save Money

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What are your favorite ways to save money to make room for things you truly care about? Here are some of our top money saving tips. Life is expensive! Here are some of our favorite ways to save money to meet financial goals. Simple Ways to Save Money #1 Make a Budget This is so important! If you've never made a budget before, I recommend tracking your spending for a couple … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Save Money

Learn How to Lower Energy Bills in Two Easy Steps

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A simple tool from PG&E could give you lower energy bills in minutes. Learn how in this sponsored post! I love the modern conveniences of gas and electricity, but sometimes the bills are painfully high. Thankfully, PG&E (the sponsor of this post) has tools to help customers such as the Home Energy Checkup and Rate Comparison Tool, which allows you to see your … [Read more...] about Learn How to Lower Energy Bills in Two Easy Steps

How to Decide How Much Life Insurance You Need

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How do you decide how much life insurance you need? Here are some things to consider. What Is Life Insurance? I didn’t think about life insurance much until I had kids. My oldest daughter Emma was born, and suddenly it was important to make sure she would be okay. This is where supplemental life insurance comes into play. Companies like Aflac (the sponsor of this post) … [Read more...] about How to Decide How Much Life Insurance You Need

Adorable and Affordable Quality Back to School Clothes

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This post is sponsored by Kohl’s.  I was paid for this post and received the included Carter’s clothing as compensation. I always find myself taking stock of my children’s clothing towards the end of summer. They seem to go on growth spurts during these months of free play. Suddenly that last-day-of-school shirt doesn’t fit at all, and the last-day-of-school jeans are … [Read more...] about Adorable and Affordable Quality Back to School Clothes