Are there any fitness or weight loss groups to join for Fridays? Or any day, really. I have joined some in the past and it really helped me to lose weight. Now I need to find a group to join again- I just can’t seem to find one. We have a vacation planned for September and I would really like to reach my goal weight before we go. I know joining a blogging group would really help to keep me motivated.

If you or your child is bound for college this fall then you’re probably already thinking of ways to try to save money.  I remember when I went to college I tried to be very careful with my money and my spending habits.  I didn’t splurge on any items, I ate cheap food (although I was never a big fan of the Ramen noodles).  One big money saver was that the girls I shared an apartment with and I kept our heat turned down pretty low.  We were freezing most of the time but our bill was lower.

One thing I loved to get when I was in college was cash and gift cards- so that I could buy the things I needed.  If you know someone getting ready to head off to college you’re going to want to check out Sears CampusReady.  You can go to Sears and purchase a gift card for the student as a gift.  Then as he or she uses the money you can reload the card just by going online and adding more funds.  Then the student can use their card at Kmart or Sears.

You’re also going to want to check out CampusReady on Facebook.  They have some fun ideas to make sure your college student is Campus Ready.  I took a  few minutes to look at it and I’m sure that college students can find things that will interest them.

Take a few minutes and make sure your child is going to be Campus Ready this fall!

I remember several years ago when Rich and I were searching for our first apartment.  We had a list of certain criteria we wanted met before we would even go and look at an apartment.  First of all we have a dog- and she is a member of our family, so an apartment that wouldn’t allow a dog was totally out of the question.  Some of the other things we wanted were two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dishwasher (not me), a fitness center and of course- reasonable rent.  We were able to find what we wanted, but only after a lot of phone calls on my part.

Now things are much easier when you’re looking for an apartment- most places have websites that you can look at so you can see the various amenities they offer.  Now there is a new app for your iPhone to help in your apartment search.  Right now you can get, for free, the MyNewPlace in the iPhone app store.

You can find out all about the app at http://www.mynewplace.com/iphone.  You can search more than 6 million apartments and rental homes.  There are all sorts of filtering methods so you can narrow down your results.  So, if you’re in need of a new apartment be search to check out this new app for your iPhone.

You know I’m always up for a great contest or giveaway.  And today I found one that is just spectacular!  So, I’ve just gotta share this great contest going on over at Blu Frog!  The BluFrog contest is giving away your choice of one of five great prize packages.  You have to go check out all of the details for yourself- but if I won I’d pick the Happy-Blu Year prize.  If I win, me and my guest will get 3 nights in NYC from December 31st through January 3rd.  We’d get to spend New Years Eve in Town Square.  Exciting!!  The trip even includes a helicopter ride for 2 over NYC.  There are 4 other prizes to pick from- so there is something for everyone to enjoy!  And all you have to do for a chance to win is leave a comment- couldn’t be any easier than that!

In case you don’t know what BluFrog is- it’s an energy drink.  But it’s different than your typical energy drink.  Blu Frog has less calories, sugar and carbs than the other energy drinks out there.  Plus it has other healthy stuff in it that the other ones are lacking.  So if you need a boost in your energy (and who doesn’t?) why not give Blu Frog a try.