Free Photo Cards and more...

If you love easy photo freebies, you’re going to want to jump on this one fast!

Right now you can score a FREE 5×7 premium photo cards from Walgreens when you use the current coupon code 9FOLDS at checkout.

These are perfect for:

• Graduation announcements
• Birthday invitations
• Baby announcements
• Thank you cards
• Party invites
• Just because happy mail

The best part? You can usually choose FREE same-day pickup at your local Walgreens, so you can avoid shipping costs and grab them quickly.

Here’s how to snag the deal:

1. Head over to Walgreens Photo
2. Choose a premium 5×7 photo cards
3. Upload your photos and customize your design
4. Add the coupon code 9FOLDS at checkout
5. Select free same day pickup if available near you

A quick tip: these Walgreens photo freebies tend to disappear FAST, so if the code is still working when you see this, don’t wait too long! Also make sure you’re signed into your Walgreens account before checking out because that’s usually required for the promo to apply.

I always love using these deals for family photos, little notes to grandparents, or last minute party invites without spending a fortune. Such an easy way to make something special for free!

    

You can get a FREE 8×10 Photo Print from Walgreens.

This is a great time to get one of those family pics printed. Pic up an inexpensive frame from the Dollar Store and you have a very thoughtful gift!

Use the coupon code PRINT810 to get one FREE 8×10 photo print.

Choose to pick up your free photo print in your nearest Walgreens store to also get free shipping.

Free Walgreens Photo Coupon

Walgreens App Instructions:

• Download App
• Select “Photo” Dept.
• Select “Prints”
• Choose to upload from a device, then “Next”
• Scroll to the bottom and select 8×10 for $3.99
• Upper right of Order Details select “Use Code”
• Enter code PRINT810 
• Total will be $0.00 + free store pickup

Get yours here today!

If for some reason this doesn’t work for you, try using a desktop computer instead of the mobile app to get it to work.

    

I have an amazing Great Wolf Lodge Deal to share with you today – as low as $120.84 per night stays (regularly up to $350)!

This is a great time to book a reservation for some family fun! You can choose a single-night stay or multi-night stay and enjoy some family time at this popular indoor water park resort.

Choose from 19 different Great Wolf Lodge locations, with different pricing and package options at each.

How to Save Money at Great Wolf Lodge

It’s rare to find Great Wolf Lodge coupons or promo codes, which is why I will always share this Great Wolf Lodge Groupon top deal when it comes around.

Allow me to tell you a little about why I love this place so much.

It started several years ago when we were looking for a fun and out of the ordinary vacation idea for our family.

Great Wolf Lodge seemed like a natural fit for our outdoor, nature loving family.

We went the first year with no idea what to expect and LOVED every minute of our time there.

It was Labor Day weekend and they held a special Luau party that included lots of crafts, food, games, and contests.

Including a pie eating contest which my husband was first in line for!

It was perfect for him and he won and the prize was another FREE night’s stay to use anytime in the next year.

So we made it an annual trip for the next several years when he continued to win the contest each year.

Great Wolf Lodge Discounts

There is an awesome Great Wolf Lodge deal running on Groupon today, that you’ll really want to check out if you are interested in taking your family to splash around the pools, ride the water slides, and enjoy all of the other attractions they have to offer.

This offer is for up to 61% off your stay at Great Wolf Lodge, and includes many locations nationwide.

As low as $120 per night, you’ll gain access to everything Great Wolf Lodge has to offer!

Including the award winning waterpark!!

Great Wolf Lodge Deals

Included in your stay:

• Waterpark Passes
• Nightly Story Hour
• Wake Up with Wiley
• Kids Activities

You’ll also find many other extra activities including arcade rooms, MagiQuest, Ten Paw Alley Bowling, Build a Bear Workshop, Mini Golf, Compass Quest, and More!

Note: not all extra activities are available at all locations.

I’m sure this deal will sell out so make sure you purchase this special offer for your next stay while you still can!

Grab your Great Wolf Lodge Deal here.

    

These Routine Charts for Kids will help them have success every single day.

One of the ways that you can be sure that your kids have the most successful school year yet is by teaching them how to live with simple daily routines.

Teaching some simple routines like the ones below will help everyone stay on track in all areas of their lives all year long.

Even choosing just one of the kids printable daily routine charts to put into practice, will allow for much easier life for everyone, even on the most hectic of days!

Daily Routine Charts for Kids

I suggest starting with one of the routine charts.

Once you child has gotten pretty good at follow the routines on that chart, then you can add another routine chart for your child to work on.

There are three routine charts for kids to choose from.

• Morning Routine Chart
• After School Routine Chart
• Bedtime Routine Chart

Choose on of the time periods that is the most stressful for you or your child to focus on.

Morning Routine Charts

The printable Kids Morning Routine Chart helps kids to move through each task easily so you can get out of the door on time and ready to go!

It covers everything they’ll need to do from the moment they wake up including:

• Eat Breakfast
• Brush Teeth
• Make Bed
• Get Dressed
• Prep School Bag
• and more!

Grab your free printable routine chart here.

After School Routine Chart

Use the printable Kids After School Routine Chart to teach kids how to prioritize the things that need to be done before dinner time.

It covers everything they’ll need to do after school including:

• Unpack Schoolbag
• Eat Snack
• Do Homework
• Play
• Set Table for Dinner
• And More!

Grab your free printable routine chart here.

Bedtime Routine Chart

I love how this printable Kids Bedtime Routine Chart trains kids how to be successful adults one day.

It covers everything they’ll need to do before they can go to bed each night including:

• Put on PJ’s
• Tidy Bedroom
• Brush Teeth
• Clothes Ready
• Lights Out
• And More!

Grab your free printable routine chart here.

Knowing how to set yourself up the night before for a great start to the next day is one skill we should all attain.

The sooner in life we do so, the better off we will be.

It doesn’t matter if you use all of the kids daily routine charts to get through the day, or just one of the daily routines for kids.

You will thank yourself for doing so when you begin to feel the pressure subside a bit, as your kids take on more and more responsibility for themselves and their contribution to the family.

Can you just imagine the sense of personal well-being you’ll be instilling in your kids from early on in life.

Download all of the Kids Routine Charts.

    

Have you noticed an increase in spam calls lately?

I have been getting SO MANY spam calls, and they have gotten completely out of control.

Most of mine are from people claiming they want to give me a business loan.

There’s just one problem.

I never applied for a business loan.

Thankfully, I know enough not to fall for these calls. I’ve always just ignored them, blocked the numbers and gone on with my day.

But lately, ignoring them has gotten a lot harder.

I Started Getting Call After Call After Call

I’m not talking about one or two annoying calls during the day.

Sometimes my phone will ring, I’ll ignore it, and almost immediately another call comes in from a completely different number.

Then another.

And another.

I’ve had stretches where I’ve received close to 10 calls within just a few minutes.

It feels like they’re using some kind of automated system that just keeps dialing from different numbers until you finally answer.

And apparently, I’m not the only one dealing with this.

The Federal Trade Commission has actually warned consumers about unexpected loan calls just like these. Some people have reported receiving 5 to 20 calls in a single day, often from different phone numbers but with the same basic story.

The caller may say you’ve applied for a loan, been preapproved for a loan or need to provide additional information to finish a loan application.

Except you never applied for one in the first place.

Then I Remembered the Do Not Call Registry

Years ago, I remember adding my phone number to the National Do Not Call Registry.

Honestly, I hadn’t thought about it in years.

With all of these calls suddenly coming in, I decided to check my number.

And guess what?

My phone number wasn’t registered anymore.

I immediately added it again.

The interesting thing is that according to the FTC, Do Not Call registrations aren’t supposed to expire. Once your number is registered, it generally stays registered unless the number is disconnected and reassigned or you ask for it to be removed.

The FTC also says that if your number was disconnected and later reconnected, you might need to register it again.

I don’t know exactly why mine was no longer there, but I’m glad I checked.

How to Check Your Phone Number

You can check whether your phone number is registered with the National Do Not Call Registry for free.

Visit the official National Do Not Call Registry website and choose the option to check your registration.

If your number isn’t registered, you can add it for free.

According to the FTC, your number should appear on the registry by the next day, although it can take up to 31 days for legitimate sales calls to stop.

Check Your Do Not Call Registration

I’m really hoping this cuts down on at least some of the calls I’ve been getting.

But There’s Something Important You Should Know

Registering your number isn’t a magic spam call blocker.

The National Do Not Call Registry is intended to stop unwanted sales calls from legitimate companies that follow the law.

Scammers don’t exactly care about following the law.

That means scam calls can still come through even after you’ve registered your number.

But the FTC says being registered can reduce legitimate unwanted sales calls, which makes the illegal and scam calls that remain easier to recognize.

What You Should Do With These Loan Calls

If you’re getting calls saying you applied for a loan when you know you didn’t, don’t engage with them.

The FTC recommends that you:

• Don’t call the number back.
• Don’t press a button to be removed from their list.
• Don’t give them personal or financial information.
• Don’t trust the number on your caller ID. Scammers can make a call appear to come from a local or legitimate-looking number.
• Block the calls when possible.
• Report unwanted calls to the FTC.

You can report unwanted calls through the official Do Not Call website as well.

One thing that surprised me was the recommendation not to press a number to “unsubscribe.” I always assumed telling them to stop calling might help.

Instead, the FTC warns that responding can confirm to the caller that they’ve reached an active phone number.

So now I’m sticking with don’t answer, don’t respond and don’t give them anything.

Take 30 Seconds and Check Your Number

If you’ve noticed your phone suddenly blowing up with spam calls, I’d encourage you to check your phone number.

I assumed mine was still on the Do Not Call Registry because I had registered it years ago.

It wasn’t.

It took me hardly any time to add it again, and I’m hoping it brings back at least a little bit of peace and quiet.

And if you’ve been getting those strange calls about a business loan or loan application you never requested, you’re definitely not the only one.

Whatever you do, don’t give the caller any personal information.

Now I’m curious: Have your spam calls gotten worse lately too?