• Today, the average North American traditional funeral costs between $7,000 and $10,000. source
• Americans die with an average debt of $62,000. source
• According to salary.com, a stay-at-home mom's medium average salary would be $143,102 if you calculated costs. source (This is a MUST read)
• 80% of Americans think life insurance is more expensive than it actually is. source
• Parents paid an average of $15,895 for full-time infant care. source

Nothing says sweet summertime better than a Fresh Southern Strawberry Pie. It was always one of my favorites as a child and is always a crowd pleaser. It's so simple and easy to make and is cool and refreshing too!


INGREDIENTS

• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries

DIRECTIONS


TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min. + chilling

 He also really likes the Jaybird app that Helps you to control how your music sounds. It can also help you locate your buds if they go missing. Believe it or not, they also have an in-line microphone that allows him to take and receive hands-free calls. They also come with a portable charging case for on-the-go use. This means up to 4 hours of audio streaming per charge and up to 8 hours with the included portable charging case.

• In-ear design– Fits securely and directs music into your ears for full uninterrupted audio.
• Bluetooth 4.1 interface – Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device from up to 33 feet away. Supports hands-free, headset, A2DP, AVCRP, SPP profiles.
• Portable charging case for on-the-go use – Up to 4 hours of audio streaming per charge and up to 8 hours with the included portable charging case.
• In-line microphone– Lets you enjoy hands-free calls.
• Sweat-resistant – Provides protection from sweat, so you can easily wear these headphones while working out.
• 6mm drivers– Deliver powerful sound.

Best of all the Jaybird Run True Wireless Headphones are on sale right now for $149.99 (Save $30) at Best Buy!

Silly Scents are the newest color fun line from Crayola. They are sure to be a smelly fun hit for the young and the young at heart. These outrageously fun Silly Scents combine many of the same bright, colorful art products you’ve come to expect from Crayola but with a whiff of something extra. Silly Scents markers, crayons and colored pencils contain fun-smelling colors that offer a multi-sensory scent-sation! Kids will sniff and sketch the day away on creative projects that smell as good as they look! Let these sweet smells inspire your little ones this school year and see just how creative they can be. Silly Scent selections currently available are:

• Silly Scents Washable Markers
• Silly Scent Markers (in various pack sizes)
• Silly Scents Twistable Crayons (in various pack sizes)
• Silly Scents Colored Pencils

My husband is a jogger so this is perfect for him. Not only is it lightweight and comfortable but it is also sweat and weather-resistant. Since it is ears free, he can also be made aware of what’s around him even as you enjoy music. This also means we as a family can share the music and listen to it together.

• Immerses you in surprisingly deep, clear sound for a wearable speaker, has two 11" waveguides in the flexible neckband
• Sweat and weather resistant (IPX4)
• Ear-free design lets you stay aware of what's around you
• The ergonomic neckband is coated with soft-touch silicone and is so comfortable you can wear it all day long
• Enjoy up to 12 hours of play time from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Answer calls, or access your phone's Siri or your Google Assistant through the speaker with the press of a button
• Personalized vibrations offer discreet notifications from calls
• Personalize your experience and manage Bluetooth® connections with the Bose® Connect app
• Includes a black four-way stretch cover that adds a layer of protection without affecting the sound
• Wireless Bluetooth pairing is made easier with voice prompts
• Easy charging via a Micro-B USB port
• Optional fabric covers in additional colors are sold separately

This is the perfect gift for:

• Last-minute shoppers
• Gifting on a budget
• Personalized Father’s Day gifts
• Grooming gifts for dad
• Subscription boxes for dad

Summertime and the living is easy...it's the perfect time to relax and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With the all-weather SunBriteTV, you can also bring the entertainment outdoors with you. You can invite everyone over to enjoy a bbq with a movie or game night. It allows you to create an outdoor home theater is the most affordable room addition you can make, and the best seat in the house is in your backyard!

• Outdoor TV engineered for use in different climates
• Allows for operation in low temperatures from -24°F and high temperatures up to 104°F.
• A large weatherproof media bay
• Plenty of storage room for many popular media players and cables.
• Veranda Series Outdoor TV
• For use in full shade (patios, porches, sunrooms).
• Weatherproof TV built for full shade outdoor living areas
• Such as a covered, screened patio, garage, covered deck or porch.
• Up to 30% brighter than indoor TVs
• For improved viewing in brighter outdoor environments.
• Premium 4K UHD screen with direct LED backlight
• Performs well in all lighting conditions. It also delivers plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors.
• Powder-coated rust-proof aluminum exterior
• Protects internal components from rain, snow, dust, insects, humidity, and salt air.
• 55″ screen (measured diagonally from corner to corner)
• Large enough to provide an immersive experience for everyone in the room.
• 2160p resolution for breathtaking HD images
• Watch 4K movies and TV shows at 4x the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current HD content to gorgeous, Ultra HD-level picture quality.
• Watch high dynamic range (HDR) content on your TV
• With an HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content.
• LED TVs perform well in all lighting conditions
• They also deliver plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors.
• Advanced TV sound
• Built-in 20W down-firing speakers for an all-in-one sound solution.
• 4 HDMI inputs for the best home theater connection
• High-speed HDMI delivers up to 2160p picture and digital surround sound in one convenient cable. HDMI cable not included.
• Supports HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2
• Ensuring compatibility with the latest 4K sources and streaming services.
• Enjoy the picture from multiple angles
• 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a clear picture for viewers seated near the side of the screen.
• 2 USB inputs
• Easily connect your digital camera or other USB devices to view compatible JPEG files.

Target your ideal customer
Who is your ideal customer? After starting a business, this should be one of your first thoughts and considerations, if not the first. If you do not target your ideal customer and appeal to your ideal customer, you will not have a successful business. So, if you already have a business running and you do not know who your ideal customer is, maybe you should re-evaluate your business plan because that is an essential part of it. If you are starting a business from scratch, identify your target customer before planning anything else. One you know who your ideal customer is, a lot of your other business strategies will revolve around the people you are targeting.

Consider Influencer Marketing tactics
Influencer marketing is ‘the’ big way to market right now. Did you know that 92% of consumers trust recommendations from friends and family more than any other form of advertising; just 10% trust brands today, (Lithium, 2014), 50% of purchase decisions are influenced by online word-of-mouth. (Lithium, 2014), and 61% of US consumers have made a purchase based on a blog post. (eMarketer, 2014)? These are large numbers and I bet that they have only increased since 2014. Partnering with bloggers and influencers is an easy way to target your ideal customer (I told you we would talk about it again!), reduce your spending on ads that do not work, and also reach a trusting audience, which a brand cannot do on its own. Although this is a marketing tactic that is on the newer side, it is a tactic that has already proven successful time and time again.

Learn from your competitors
Your competitors might not always be doing everything right, but if you watch what they are doing and how their sales are going, you can learn about what is working and what is not working for them. Forbes says that one of the benefits of learning from your competitors is being able to price strategically. “You may be tempted to compare pricing strategies, especially when you find competitors’ prices lower than you believe you could afford. Competitor-based pricing may work in a highly saturated, well-researched market. Understand that your competitors often overstate their own abilities to price correctly. Studies show that only 8-15% of all businesses use value-based pricing methods that are based on a customer’s willingness to pay. You also face the unenviable position of anticipating all potential competitors. Even the best foresight will miss some competitors for consumers’ money, which is always finite and scarce.”

Hire the right people
Hiring the right employees is extremely important for your business. In fact, the people you hire could make or break your business, so finding the right people should be at the top of your priority list. Monster recommends to interview at least three people and to interview the top candidate in three different places, as well. They say, “Always interview at least three people for a position. Even if you like the first interviewee and feel that individual is suitable, discipline yourself to interview at least two others. Many large companies will not hire a person until they have interviewed ten or fifteen candidates for the spot. The more people you interview, the greater the selection of choices you will have, and the more likely it is that you will make the right choice. It is amazing how the personality of a person can change when you move the interview setting from your office to a coffee shop across the street. Candidates will usually be at their very best in the first interview. If they were pretending, the veneer will quickly come off in subsequent meetings.”

Using the proper tax incentives
Using the proper tax incentives has many benefits, but one benefit that will stand out to most (if not all) business owners is saving money. For example, a cost segregation study can be done to uncover potential tax savings and increase cash flow through reclassification and depreciation of property. This can be beneficial for real estate investors, property owners, and tenants. Another example of this is the 179D Energy Policy Act certification. This deduction is available for newly constructed or energy renovated commercial buildings as well as apartment buildings that are 4 stories or more. So, how do you find and use these deductions? Well, to make it easy, I recommend hiring someone to find these deductions for you. This will save you time, energy, and confusion. This is the reason that Julio Gonzalez decided to open Engineered Tax Services. Now, the CEO of Engineered Tax Services, Mr. Gonzalez had a mission to bring specialty tax engineering services to mainstream America and that is just what he did. The tax attorneys, engineers, and scientists are the leading experts that have performed millions of these tax services over the past decades. They know the ins and outs of tax services and have generated billions of dollars in the United States stimulus that has impacted millions of jobs in our country. If you are in need of tax, energy insurance, or investment related strategy services, I would definitely recommend checking out Engineered Tax Services. You might be surprised with how they can help you!

One winner will receive the Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent and 2 Refills!

Just in time for summer fun, MGM and Paramount release Sherlock Gnomes, a hilarious and a hilarious and heartfelt adventure the whole family can enjoy at home! Available on digital June 5, 2018 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD June 12, 2018, SHERLOCK GNOMES is a rollicking adventure from the director of Kung Fu Panda. It boasts the all-star cast voice talents of this action-packed sequel features the voices of returning cast, James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael Caine, Maggie Smith, Stephen Merchant and Ozzy Osbourne, plus Johnny Depp as Sherlock Gnomes, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Watson and Mary J. Blige as Irene. And, there are brand new songs from Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and Mary J. Blige!

About Sherlock Gnomes

The beloved garden gnomes from GNOMEO AND JULIET are back for a whole new adventure in London. When Gnomeo and Juliet first arrive in the city with their friends and family, their biggest concern is getting their new garden ready for spring. However, they soon discover that someone is kidnapping garden gnomes all over London. When our favorite team of Gnomes discover their friends and family have gone missing, Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) turn to the legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes (Johnny Depp). The famous detective and sworn protector of London’s garden gnomes arrive with his sidekick Watson to investigate the case. The mystery will lead our gnomes on a rollicking adventure where they will meet all new ornaments and explore an undiscovered side of the city. Working together, the mystery takes them beyond the garden walls and across the city on an unforgettable journey to save the day and bring the gnomes home. The Sherlock Gnomes Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack includes access to a Digital copy of the film as well as the following: (on Blu-ray only) · Feature film in high definition · Bonus Content: Gnome is Where the Heart Is – Go behind-the-scenes with the all-star cast All Roads Lead to Gnome: London Locations in Sherlock Gnomes Miss Gnomer: Mary J. Blige and the Music of Sherlock Gnomes Stronger Than I Ever Was – Enjoy the brand new music video performed by Mary J. Blige How To Draw – Learn how to draw your favorite characters: · Sherlock Gnomes · Watson · Moriarty · Goons And, Animating Sherlock Gnomes – Discover the magic behind the movie’s animation!

The Sherlock Gnomes Blu-Ray Giveaway

Money Saving Parent brings to you this amazing Sherlock Gnomes Blu-Ray Prize Pack just in time for summer fun! PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:

• Sherlock Gnomes Blu-Ray Combo Pack
• Sunny Side Up Gardens Egg Carton Planter
• Sassafras My Little Garden: Paint Your Own Ceramic Gnome Garden Set Paint Kit
• Melissa and Doug Mini Sketch Book
• Crayola Colored Pencils.
• Sherlock Gnomes Plush Toy
• Sherlock Gnomes on the Case
• Sherlock Gnomes Movie Novelization.

Enter for your chance to win. Must be 18+, valid US. Addresses only. Money Saving Parent is not responsible for prize fulfillment. By entering you give Money Saving Parent and our sponsor permission to contact you via email regarding your prize and shipping. All other terms and conditions as stated in the giveaway form.