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My taxes are done and I'm living it up with the rewards from my refund!   Using my tax refund I purchased the Samsung Galaxy On5 (just $69 on rollback!) and the Walmart Family Mobile PLUS Plan.  The Walmart Family Mobile Plus Plan = Unlimited* Talk, Text, & Data which includes up to 10 GB of 4G LTE then 2G plus a free VUDU movie credit every month (which is a $7 value- same cost as a new release rental) per line for just $49.88.    (*Includes up to 10GB of 4G LTE† data then 2G)

Since Family Mobile bills you later, you only have to pay $19.88 for the SIM Kit when you sign up.  There's no activiation fee with the SIM Kit.  You can find this phone and this plan at Walmart in the electronics and cell phone aisle.  

Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change. Please refer to http://cbi.as/7e-jr or your local Walmart for current pricing.



That's such a great deal that I had plenty of money left over from my tax refund! I was actually able to put some money aside in my "fun" account which I can use for snacks and treats for movie nights!

The 10GB of 4G LTE data is so helpful to me as someone who is always on their phone and using social media.  I am able to surf the web whenever I want without stressing out about how much data I'm using.   I love being able to get on social media and talk about what I'm up to especially when it comes to movie nights.  My friends always enjoy weighing in on the movies I choose to watch.  Plus, as a blogger it makes it easier for me to stay in touch with my readers at all times!  I can take photos, post them, share blog posts, check out what my other friends and bloggers are up to, and the thought of using too much data will never cross my mind! 

Of course one of the best benefits of all is how easy it is to enjoy movies with the free monthly movie credit!  The Walmart Family Mobile PLUS plan and the free VUDU movie credit each month really make sense for someone like me.  I always say that you schedule some relaxing down time every month (or more often) so the free movie credit gives me a great reason to have a movie night in with James and the dogs! All I need is some candy, my SmartTV, my phone ( so I can share my thoughts on the movie as I watch), and a comfy place to watch.

I personally love being able to sprawl out so spreading comforters, blankets, and pillows on the floor allows me to do that. 

Of course a huge added bonus to movie nights in my home is the candy and snack buffet I put together.  With all the money I've saved, it's not hard for me to splurge on treats for my movie nights!

I love a variety of snacks to choose from so I can go through just like any other buffet and pick out a little bit of everything.  I personally like to combine everything in a bowl to munch from as I watch movies.   Since the buffet is in the same room as me, I can refill my bowl as many times as I want while I watch!

Taking time for myself to have little movie nights like this makes me feel refreshed and rejuvenated.  It's a great way to clear my head and escape into another world for a couple of hours!

How can you reap the benefits from switching to the Walmart Family Mobile PLUS Plan? Will you enjoy a movie night like I did?  Will you enjoy not having to closely monitor and stress out about your data usage?

 

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How I'm Using My Tax Refund Cash

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It's that time of year again - tax time! I always enjoy this time of year because I'm proud of how smart I am when it comes to how I use my tax refund. As someone who is careful with their spending, I like to make sure I make the most of every last dollar from my return.

So this year, I spent my tax refund cash to purchase the Samsung Galaxy On5 (just $69 on rollback!) and the Walmart Family Mobile PLUS Plan.  Before I explain how I utilize this, let me explain what it all is.  The Walmart Family Mobile Plus Plan = Unlimited* Talk, Text, & Data which includes up to 10 GB of 4G LTE then 2G plus a free VUDU movie credit every month (which is a $7 value- same cost as a new release rental) per line for just $49.88.   I mean how great is that? (*Includes up to 10GB of 4G LTE† data then 2G)

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How To Celebrate the Real Purpose of the Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a busy time of year where everyone is trying to get ready for the big day, finish their shopping, and attend parties all while trying to enjoy it.   The real reason for the season should never be forgotten.  The holidays are a time to come together with your family and spend quality time together making memories.   The problem with that is that many family members are from out of town and it's just not humanly possible to get everybody in one place on the same day.  Let's face it, life is busy - work, school, kids, home, yard work, cleaning, working, cooking.   That doesn't mean you still can't embrace the gift of staying in better touch with your family over the holidays. 

Here are a few ways to celebrate with your family this Holiday season!

|1| A Phone Call Away
Even if your aunt lives across the country, you can still dial her at a moment's notice - after all this is 2015 and everyone is just a phone call away right?   And with the LG Leon LTE phone which is $69.82 and the Walmart Family Mobile service of just $39.88/month (for the first line) you have no excuse not to call her!  You can get Unlimited Talk, Text & Data service for just $39.88 a month from Walmart Family Mobile and you can use that to talk as long as you'd like! Sometimes a phone call can lift someone's spirits.  There's plenty to discuss like how your life is going or what you are planning to do for the holidays. 

|2| Spread Some Photo Cheer
There are plenty of apps out there nowadays that allow you to add a festive border and fun text to any photo so why not stage a little Holiday photo and decorate it before sending it off to some family members?  And with the Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data Service Plan you get up to 5GB of 4G LTE data so you don't have to worry about not being able to send tons of fun texts and pictures to everyone.  



|3| A Video is Worth A Thousand Words
Sometimes there are moments that need capturing. Whether it's your child's first time on Santa's lap, or some fun in the snow, you can easily send a video using the 4G LTE data from the Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data Service Plan from Walmart Family Mobile.   If you have relatives that are overseas, a video can be emailed as a super sweet way to keep in touch or you can even video chat. 

|4| Plan Small Get Togethers
Send a mass text out to the family members closest to you and invite them over for some cooking baking fun or to go see a Seasonal Play.   These are experiences that sometimes make better gifts than anything you can buy and wrap.

Like I said before, the LG Leon LTE is $69.82 at Walmart in the mobile phone section and it makes a great gift for yourself but it's also the gift that keeps on giving.  That's because with the Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data Service Plan with 5 GB of 4G LTE Data, you can do all of the above!

Be sure to check out some of the fun things over at the Walmart Family Mobile Tumblr Page.

What family members will you be treating this year with the benefits of Walmart Family Mobile?   Let me know below!

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How to Relax AND Stay in Touch with Loved Ones Going Back to School

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It's time for kids and teenagers and even some adults to go back to school.   For many people that's time to celebrate as they will have more free time during the day while their children are at school but for others it can be totally nerve-wracking.  Take a deep breathe though because I'm here to help you cope!!

The one thing you have to tell yourself is that your loved ones are just a phone call away.  Seriously!   In fact, you can take advantage of Walmart Best Plans for cell phones and the Lowest Priced Unlimited Plans.

Walmart Family Mobile is here to help you with their new 4G LTE service so that you and your loved ones can keep in touch.  For $29.88/month (for the first line) you can get Unlimited Talk, Text & Data which includes up to 1G of 4G LTE data.  This is a great back to school gift for your loved ones too!  The Samsung Grand Prime with the Walmart Family Mobile Plan are a great addition to any school supply list.

Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change.  Please refer to http://cbi.as/kxt3 or your local Walmart for current pricing.  

Here are a few things you can do to enjoy yourself with your loved ones being just a phone call away!

|1| Run Errands
You can run errands as often as you please without having to worry about missing a call since you can take your phone with you.   And don't worry about the minutes because you will have an awesome Unlimited Talk plan.  And since it's only $29.88/month you will actually have extra money to put towards your errands.  And what better way to give them a ring when you see something they may like for their locker or dorm? 

|2| Exercise
Blast the music and get pumping iron because your phone can sit within reach so you won't have to worry about missing a call from your kid, friend, or sibling when they are back in school. They need to focus on their education and you need to focus on your fitness and well-being. 

|3| Enjoy a Drink
Enjoy a drink after a long day and scroll through your social media feeds to make sure you don't miss any back to school photos!   Remember that 1G of 4G LTE data you have for this!  What a great way to just kick back and relax and feel as if your loved one is right there with you if you need to reach them. 

|4| Enjoy a Cookout
Enjoy time with friends or just yourself with a cookout and some good food.  And if the phone rings you can pass it around so everyone can say hello to your back-to-schooler! It's always important to enjoy a little social time as an adult!


See? There are so many things you can do while keeping in mind that your loved one is just a phone call away!  

So how do you plan to keep in touch with YOUR loved ones?

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Financial Independence for the 4th of July

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Ahh, good old Independence Day... a day we celebrate with fireworks, food, and friends/family.   But if you're like me, you may be celebrating another type of independence as well... financial independence.   That's right.   Now that I am debt free with credit cards, and we bought a house, I am looking forward to saving money this Summer since my spending is under control!  So how will I be doing that?   Well by switching over to Walmart Family Mobile and the Lowest Priced Unlimited Plans you can enjoy Unlimited Talk Text and Data/Web with up to 1G of 4G LTE data. Normally, bills suck my bank account dry during the summer with the electric bill, the amount of cell phone activity I do, and my grocery bill for entertaining purposes.  The Walmart Family Mobile service is $29.88/ month (for the first line) Unlimited Talk, Text & Data service plan which includes up to 1G of 4G LTE data. You can do so much with that, and still save money. But what should be done with that money? Well....

Have A Cook Out
Invite friends over and have some burgers on the grill and some ice cold beer! I like to sit on my porch with a glass of wine, friends, and cheeseburgers and chat the night away! If you ask everyone to bring their own drinks and a side dish,  the only expense you'll really have is  getting burgers!   I am using my LG Leon and my awesome data plan to invite everyone on my social media pages and text others to let them know! 

Get Outdoors
Enjoy yourself on a hike, or go swimming in a nearby (safe) lake or stream.  Use your phone like I do and take lots of photos and videos to document your adventures.  It's a great way to preserve memories. Once again, another free activity. 


Enjoy Fireworks
There are always fireworks around the 4th of July so make sure you look up the dates and times for your area!   It's a great way to get out and enjoy the evening with a great view.  Fireworks are always free so it's a great way to enjoy the holiday without spending money. 



Gardening
If you are more low key, why not enjoy some gardening and redo some of the parts of your yard. Since we just moved into our house, I am doing lots of gardening.  I like taking photos of my progress and putting it on social media! Once again my awesome data plan allows me to do that and I save money every month which I can put towards stuff for the garden!


Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change.  Please refer to http://cbi.as/ax84 or your local Walmart for current pricing.

You can find the LG Leon and other Walmart Family Mobile products in the mobile phone section at Walmart!

So I showed you how I will enjoy my summer and my extra money... now tell me what you will do!

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Memorial Day | Making Memories

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Memorial Day has long been a time that we celebrate the beginning of Summer and since most everyone has off work that Monday, there are so many ways to enjoy yourself for a long weekend.  Being that it's also the beginning of a new season, it's a great time to look over your budget and fine tune it by thinking of ways you can cut back on monthly bills.  It's also a great time to brainstorm on some inexpensive or free ways to enjoy Memorial Day.  One of the ways you can do this is by switching to Walmart Family Mobile and the Lowest Price Unlimited Plans.  I'm talking about Unlimited Talk Text and Data/Web for you to document what you do this Summer.  It's just the perfect time to switch over because phone bills normally suck a lot of money out of our bank account every month. 

The Walmart Family Mobile service is $29.88/ month (for the first line) Unlimited Talk, Text & Data service plan which includes up to 1G of 4G LTE data.

I plan to use my Alcatel Evolve 2 to document the fun and free things I do over MY Memorial Day Weekend.   Here are my plans...

Relax by the Water
There's a creek in my backyard so I can't wait to sit by it and watch all the interesting birds and ducks go by.   It will be fun to take photos and share them on social media with my Unlimited Talk, Text & Data service plan!  This phone is so light weight that it's easy to hold for spur the moment photos.  

Enjoy the Weather
I plan to lay in the grass and watch the clouds go by and maybe even read a book.  I'll invite my friends to come join me and we can even have a picnic.   It's always fun when you spend a weekend with some of your closest friends!  

Road Trip
I like taking little day trips around town to go walk around City Island or hiking.  It will be fun to pack up the car for the day, use my GPS, and just head to some place fun and free! Plus it will give me some fun photos to share with friends on social media.  And of course I'll have a reliable phone if I need to call anyone because I'm lost.... just kidding, or am I? The good news is I will have great 4G LTE Service from Walmart Family Mobile!

Walk the Dogs
It will be nice to get all 4 dogs outside and go to the park where I can walk them around together and stop for impromptu photo shoots with my Alcatel Evolve 2.   I love taking photos of my pups and I always get lots of likes on social media when a photo of them goes up.   I like to try to slow down in life and enjoy the little moments and this will certainly be one of them.

Disclaimer: All prices for phones and plans included in this post are accurate as of the date of posting; however, these prices are subject to change.  Please refer to http://cbi.as/8e03 or your local Walmart for current pricing.


You can find the Alcatel Evolve 2 and the Walmart Family Mobile section in the electronics section of Walmart, where the cellular phone aisle is.

So that's how I'm spending my Memorial Day, how will you spend yours?

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