Saving money is such a huge thrill to me. It makes me so
happy when I can save. It doesn’t have to be a lot, because it all adds up. I
don’t understand why people don’t shop sales, use coupons and look for extra
savings. If someone wants to pay full price, than it’s their choice. I like to
save what I have. It helps me buy more or save it for a rainy day. There’s some
pretty interesting ways you can save more. There’s cash back sites, that you
receive money back on your purchase, coupon sites, you can earn money for
answering questions and being a part of focus groups. It’s important to make
sure it’s legit though. Some survey sites are just ways to get your information
and to spam you to death. I am always looking for the next way to save especially
on big purchases.
When I saw York Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram offers discounts to certain
groups of people, I was like wow! I had never heard anything like that. I know
cell phone companies do that, but car dealerships? That’s huge because you want
to save when you are purchasing a new car. They have offered a military
discount but others are based on what your career is. I think that more places
should offer these discounts. I would like a 50% blogger discount on everything
please. You can really tell when a company cares about their customers when
they go the extra mile to help them save. Some businesses have a bad reputation
because they seem to only care about their profits. I love that a local dealer
cares about us. It’s really easy to save money when you focus on it, make it a
habit and stick with it.
It’s tax season…again… in July last year, I would have
dreams about having to do my taxes again. It’s not my favorite thing to do. It’s
annoying and can be difficult. Oh the joys of being an adult. Really it’s not
that bad. If you are lucky enough to get a refund, that’s always fun. Something
I always think of when I heard the words tax refund is Judge Mathis. I love
court shows, and it always seems that people will tell others that they will
pay them back when they get their refund. Rarely does that happen, well of
course not, they are on a court show. Judge Mathis always says, something like
you will never see the money if they say they will pay you back when they get
their refund check. I am not saying you can kiss the money good bye forever,
just be cautious.Things come up, it’s
life. Things break, bills stack up, people get sick, and cars break down. Then
you have to use your tax refund on a new car. Life is so unexpected like that. That’s
probably another reason you shouldn’t count on someone paying you back with
their tax refund. Some people don’t get refunds and have to pay to Uncle
Sam.Noah heard me say Uncle Sam the
other day, he said I didn’t know I had an Uncle Sam, who is he?I said it’s a nickname for the government and
taxes. It started back with Uncle Sam wants you as a mascot for people to join
the military. I am not too sure if my answer was 100% correct or not, but it
was close enough. He went back to talking about all the inventions he is going
to make. Good luck on doing your taxes and hopefully you will get a refund and
not owe anything.
This year I wanted to start taking vitamins every day. After some health issues, surgery and a six and a half pound tumor a while back, I decided that I am not invincible as I once thought. Being 33 and having a tumor that was so big that I looked noticeably pregnant really scared me. I went from being a healthy adult to having an oncologist, getting a colonoscopy and an endoscopy. I wasn’t sure of what was going on in my body. It made me take a hard look at what I was doing to help my health. A few years ago, I took Noah’s vitamins for about a month, then stopped. I figured it wasn’t the right need for me. Noah however takes vitamins every day. I think the last time I took vitamins every day was when I was pregnant with Noah and taking a prenatal vitamin. I know I wasn’t getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals that I need at my age.
I can tell you that picking out vitamins is not an easy task. There are so many different types and brands. It can be tough to know what you should choose. I have looked at the vitamin aisle for myself and I am always like a deer in headlights. One of my friends asks the pharmacist for help on everything, but I would feel like I am bothering them. Do I get chewable, the kind you swallow, gummies, or liquid? I personally like gummi vitamins. It makes it more fun.
I had the chance to try out some Smarty Pants Vitamins. Thankfully, they are gummies. I have had problems with swallowing pills in the past. I had to hide my prenatal vitamins in applesauce when I was pregnant with Noah. I am a very picky person when it comes to flavor. I really like the way the vitamins taste. They have so many different vitamins and minerals. They also contain fiber, which is something I don’t always get enough of. There’s also probiotics which is supposed to be good for your gut. It makes me nervous when I take a lot of different things. I love how Smarty Pants has so many different things. You don’t have to spend five minutes taking different supplements and having to remember them all. Different vitamins can be expensive when you have to buy several different types.
Smarty Pants vitamins are an Adult Complete + Fiber + Multi + Omega 3 + Vitamin D Dietary Supplement. They are an excellent source of Fiber, Vitamin C, D, E, B6, B12 and folic acid. They do not contain Caffeine or added sugar. They are non-GMO and have no preservatives. They also contain DHA. Smarty Pants are gluten and casein-free, which is great for gluten free families. Actually, it’s great for most allergy families, not only are Smarty Pants Vitamins gluten free, they are also yeast free, dairy free, egg free, peanut free, and shellfish free. If you are worried about artificial colors, Smarty Pants are free of those too and No High Fruticose Corn Syrup.
Here’s the Supplement Facts:
For adults: You take six a day, with or without food. It’s like a sweet little snack. I look forward to taking them every day.
Smarty Pants also makes Adult Complete + Multi + Omega 3 + Vitamin D Dietary Supplements too. So if you don’t need the extra fiber you can take these. There’s also a Prenatal formula. They contain L-Methylfolate, Full multivitamin, Omega 3, EPA & DHA, Vitamin D3 & B12. They do not contain iron and suggest talking to your health care provider for an iron supplement. Where were these when I was pregnant? I hated taking my prenatal vitamins. I wanted to throw up every time I had to take them. When I was in the hospital on bed rest my last two weeks of my pregnancy, when my prenatal came I had to take it with water. I didn’t have applesauce to take it with.
Smarty Pants also has a couple formulas for kids too! Oh yes, they also make kid’s vitamins. They come in two different varieties. Kids Complete + Fiber + Multi + Omega 3 + Vitamin D and Kids Complete + Multi + Omega 3 + Vitamin D. Noah is a pickier eater than I am. I worry about his health when it comes to making sure he gets everything he needs. He was able to try a sample too. He really likes it. He said it tastes like a gumdrop. I think that I will switch him to Smarty Pants Kids Complete with Fiber soon. All varieties are available in On the Go Packs which are great to use while traveling or anytime. I really like that they contain the proper serving size and not just one or two.
The best part of Smarty Pants is their participation in Vitamin Angels. We can just go to the store and get vitamins. We have access to all kinds of nutrients, sadly some kids do not. Vitamin Angels provides lifesaving vitamins to mothers and children under five at risk of malnutrition, reducing preventable illness, blindness, and death and creating a healthier world. They also provide breastfeeding support, deworming, and prenatal vitamins. When you buy a bottle of Smarty Pants Vitamins, you are providing a bottle to help a child or mother. Smarty Pants has provided vitamins to 200,000 children. Did you know that malnutrition is #1 in preventable child deaths? So many children could be saved through vitamins. It’s just as simple as providing your family with vitamins, and helping someone in need. Check out Vitamin Angels to see what wonderful things they do.
For more information, to order and find in stores visit Smarty Pants
I have an opportunity to do a giveaway of Smarty Pants Adult Vitamins to one lucky winner!
One reader will receive a supply of Adult Complete + Fiber + Multi + Omega 3 + Vitamin D Dietary Supplement.
Mandatory entry: Please comment why you want to win and if you are taking daily vitamins.
