Shop Smart In March

Looking for a deal this month? We’ve rounded up a list of the best items to buy in the month of March. Chocolate With Valentine’s Day behind us, March is a great time to stock up on holiday-themed sweets. You’ll find discounts up to 50% off already discounted clearance items. Don’t worry. Chocolate won’t expire for a while. The only things out of date are the pink and red foil wrappers. Frozen Foods March is National Frozen Food Month. Keep an eye out for discounts and coupons from major frozen food brand--like Dole, Green Giant and Jimmy Dean--at your local grocery store. Gift Cards With the holiday season officially at a close, many people sell holiday gift cards they ...

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Tips For Heating Up Your Home, Not Your Utility Bill

Don’t let cold weather turn up the heat on your utility bills this month.  Save money and energy by utilizing these easy tips: Keep It Clean Dirty air filters can restrict airflow and increase monthly utility costs. Make sure to change them once a month, or as recommended by the manufacturer. Wear Layers Instead of turning the thermostat up another degree, try throwing on a heavy sweater or thick socks. Bundling up is easy, cozy and free! Upgrade Your Thermostat Smart thermostats--like Nest--are a great investment. Besides learning your temperature preferences, a smart thermostat app can sense when you aren’t home and adjust your home thermostat to conserve energy. Bonus: ...

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CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA

Children's of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children across the state and throughout the southeastern U.S. since 1911. For the past three years, Children's has been ranked among the best children's hospital programs in the nation by US News & World Report. Last year, patients made more than 634,000 outpatient and nearly 14,000 inpatient visits to Children's from every county in Alabama and from 47 other states. With more than two million square feet, it is the third largest pediatric medical facility in the U.S. Children's offers inpatient and outpatient services across its Russell Campus on Birmingham's historic Southside with additional outpatient ...

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