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J.Crew Factory Sale: 50% Off + Extra 60% Clearance!
J.Crew Factory is offering two big ways to save during its October 28–29 sale! Shoppers can enjoy 50% off sitewide, with discounted prices already marked online. There’s also an extra 60% off eligible clearance merchandise with promo code LEAFY60. Browse sweaters, outerwear, everyday basics, and accessories for women, men, girls, and boys. Select featured deals include women’s wool-blend boyfriend sweaters for $39.95 and men’s cotton sweaters for $49.95. Both promotions are online only, and exclusions apply. The sitewide sale ends October 29 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Bath & Body Works Holiday Sale: BOGO Free Today!
Bath & Body Works is celebrating the return of Christmas fragrances with a one-day buy one, get one FREE sale on select holiday products! On October 28, shoppers can use promo code HOLIDAYPREP to save on participating items, including Winter Candy Apple, Vanilla Bean Noel, and Twisted Peppermint. Choose from festive foaming hand soaps, fragrance mists, body washes, candles, and more. For example, two qualifying $7.95 hand soaps cost just $7.95 total before tax. Add two eligible items to your cart and apply the code at checkout. The lowest-priced item is free, and exclusions apply.
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Budget Hotel or Luxury Stay? What the Lobby Restroom Reveals
A lobby restroom can offer clues to hotel upkeep. Learn what to check for cleanliness, privacy and comfort before your stay.
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Daniel and Melissa Garcia are a powerhouse couple who love to travel. They believe in living life to the fullest. Melissa has been blogging since 2008 but is now blogging professionally as a full time job and it is her family’s only income. Read more about us here…
Who Are We:
Melissa has been blogging since 2008 and has been blogging professionally for over 7 years.
She has made it a family affair and her mom Patsy, husband Daniel and daughter Taylor all play a roll in Melissa’s site. You will often see her refer to them as “The Royal Family”
Melissa focuses on all of the lifestyle content which includes recipes, diy, fashion, beauty and more. She and her husband Daniel also write about travel on RoamingMyPlanet.com.
Melissa’s mom Patsy known as Queen Mum was head of all of our savings posts and went home to be with Jesus of March 2025. She left a legacy of helping people behind.