Friday, March 16, 2012

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HOT Coupon Alert~Buy One Get One Nuk or Gerber Feeding Accessory

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Need new sippy cups? Want to try a bowl that suctions to the table? Nuk-USA is offering a B1G1 Free Nuk or Gerber Feeding Accessory. Right now if you head over here you can "like" and print your coupon. This coupon is good up to a $6 value.  This could mean sippy cups at $1.50 each!

Freebie Alert

Rita's First Day of Spring FREE Italian Ice Giveaway 2012!

If  you have looked outside lately you have probably noticed signs of SPRING. Here the sun has been shinning, birds chirping, and we have been enjoying some mid 70s weather:)

Well, Rita's Italian Ice is ready to kick off spring right and celebrate by awarding each of their customers a FREE Italian iIce on the first true day of spring March 20th. You can check here for more details.  This offer will be valid  noon -9pm.

Daily Challanege ~ Spring Challenge #5

Today we are going to get more hands on and dirty:) haha. I was always taught to start from the top down when cleaning. Now I will admit(and you will probably find out) that I don't ALWAYS follow that rule but I do like to do what I can. So today we are going to start at the top and over the next few weeks work our way down.

Today's challenge is to clean your ceiling fans. Remember this is a deep clean challenge so the feather duster doesn't  count.  If you don't have ceiling fans or are feeling ambitious move on to your lights. Clean your light globes and replace any burnt out light bulbs.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Dave Ramsey-Baby Step 3

The Total Money Makeover

For those of you who have been tuning into our Dave Ramsey chat step 3-7 are more about stability and building wealth. Steps 1 and 2 focus on stabilizing your budget and learning to live within your means. As Dave would say the  borrower is slave to the lender.

So, onto Baby Step 3. Here the emphasis is to build on step 1's baby emergency fund and create a fully funded emergency fund. It is time to bank 3-6 months worth of expenses. For us we are primarily a single income family( I do small jobs on the side, but my income is not steady it is excess). So if my dear husband would lose his job tomorrow we would need to have the means to pay the mortgage, utilities, etc. until he was able to find work again. The fully funded emergency fund allows you to live 3-6 months paying for the necessities while looking for steady income. Also, if tomorrow he still had a job, but the engine blew in his car we would have the funds to repair it immediately so that he may return to his job. Baby step 3 allows you to truly live a less stressful life as you learn to manage what all God has blessed you with.

If your interested in learning more  check out more posts here:
Dave Ramsey Intro
Dave Ramsey-Baby Step 1
Dave Ramsey- Baby Step 2

or visit. http://www.daveramsey.com

HOT Coupon Alert

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Yay for another hot coupon. Jif peanut butter is a staple to many households , but rarely do they make coupons for their products available. Right now if you head here  and "like" them you can print a $.55/1 coupon. If you have a grocer(like mine:) that will double this rare coupon you may find a really great deal.

Daily Challenge~Spring Challenge #4

If you are anything like me you probably have papers laying around things that need filed, shredded, etc. Today's challenge is to get the paper stacks taken care of, file your pile, shred your mess, and get it decluttered.

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Target Daily Deal ~$9 Nursing Bras

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For those of you mommas out there that are nursing your little ones you will recognize that this is a good deal!  Target's Daily Deal is Gilligan & OMalley Nursing Sleep Bras for $9, plus FREE SHIPPING. These are originally $16.99 each and since they are not sold in store they always have shipping costs associated. Simply head here to see the details. Don't forget to shop through Ebates for extra cashback savings.

Outback Steakhouse~ HOT $10 Coupon!!!

Outback Steakhouse

Right now Outback Steakhouse is offering a HOT $10 coupon with the purchase of 2 entrees. If you are an Outback fan simply head over here and "like" them. Fill out a short survey and you will receive you coupon via email.


Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Daily Challene~#3 Spring Challege

I do still have a challenge today even though I am delayed in posting. The boot deal this morning was so good to me that I had to spend time sharing and ordering myself and picking out all those boots for a girl is like a kid in a candy store:) haha.


Anyway today is coupon cleanup day. Whatever system you use for your coupons take a look through them and rid yourself of expired coupons.

HOT HOT HOT Shoe and Boot Clearance

Wow there are some HOT deals going on at Sears.com right now. Head over here to check out the fantastic kids shoe clearance.


Reg $11
Now $3

Reg $22
Now $5

Reg. $37
Now $7



Reg $30
Now $7.50

This is a fantastic time ( and price) to stock up for next winter! I'm thinking the slippers would make an awesome stocking stuffer! Also, check out the women's collection.

Was $40
Now $7.50
There are so many choices, but sizes are limited so act fast. Also, some shoes and boots are available for in store pick up making shipping free or place an order of over $49 for free shipping. As always remember to shop through Ebates for extra cashback savings.


Mommy Tips & Tricks~ Stain Fighting Baby Clothes

This whole concept is really simple. However, as a first time mom it took me several months to figure it out. When I had my oldest daughter I can remember all the stains she would get between diaper blowouts, her learning to eat and so much more. Her clothes were often a mess. Each laundry day I would sit down and dig through her hamper looking for the stained clothes and scrubbing them before putting them in the wash. So many times the laundry would finish and I would  find a piece of clothing I missed, ARGH! I'm sure some of you can relate.

What I eventually realized was that I needed to find an easier way to separate the stained versus non stained clothes. I tried taking them to the laundry room asap, but the truth is my laundry is in the basement and it just wasn't feasible. Either it was the end of the day and I was busy with bedtime routines or it was a big mess and I was to busy cleaning up.

So, I bought a canvas tote as you can see pictured on the left side on the bottom of the changing table. Each time my daughters make a mess of their clothing during the day the article of clothing goes in the tote and the rest in the hamper. (I think it is important to have it in close proximity to the hamper so that you utilize it.) Then  on laundry day I  can simply pull the tote out and  stain treat the articles of clothing in it ensuring I don't miss anything in the hamper. The tote is small, but at ages 3 and, 1 I can fit 10-15 articles of clothing in it easily so this is great through the toddler/preschool ages also.
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Reminder Consignment Sales Have Begun:)

As this weekend is the start of one of my favorite sales I wanted to offer a reminder to all you out there of the local Consignment Sales that will be coming up. This is a great way to save on the mommy budget so I am taking this chance to repost.


I absolutely love this time of year, I love walks in the sunshine, taking my kids out to play, the flowers blooming, and most of all I love CONSIGNMENT SALES!!! Finding a bargain is a huge game to me and it allows me to stay in my budget. If your kids are like mine they have outgrown the clothes they were in last year and are in need of new clothes! Consignment sales offer fantastic prices for high quality clothes. I have compiled a list of some sales local to the Pittsburgh Area below. Also, go here to find more sales or sales for other cities.

March 9-12: Fox Chapel Kids
March 15-17: Little Blessings Dressings
March 17-24: Snuggle Bugs
March 29-31: Cents & Sensibility 
April 20-22: Cents & Sensibility 
April 27-29: Kid Mania
April 27-29: Westmoreland Kids
April 27-May 6: Wow Wee
May 4-6: Centsible Moms
May 18-20: Just Between Friends

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

FREE Quart of Paint from Ace Hardware

 Clark + Kensington Paint and Primer in One Premium Interior Satin Enamel - Gallon - Ace Hardware


With the warm weather upon us m husband and I are ready for more house projects! One of those includes painting our new bedrooms. Are you planning to do any painting in the near future? If so, head over here and print a coupon for a FREE quart of paint valid at Ace Hardware. This coupon is valid Saturday 3/17 only.

Hot $1/4 Del Monte Canned Products



Right now Del Monte is offering a $1/4 canned product coupon. These are rare so I recommend printing if you like to stock up on canned fruits and veggies. The frugal mom I am I love to stock up on these for cooler months when fresh fruits and veggies are more expensive. Simply head here and click the "Crown the Cook" tab.  "Like" them and at the top of the page click share. Once you have shared you will receive a bricks link to print. Happy Saving!

HOT HOT HOT $15 off $15 Purchase at The Limited

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Right now  head over here for a new HOT $15 coupon. This coupon is good on any purchase $15 or more including their new spring merchandise. Simply "like" them and print your voucher good today through 3/15. This is a short date, but a hot offer so if you are planning to head out and shop be sure to print before you go. Even if the limited is not your regular go to store you would be sure to score a cheap/free accessory there. If you score a great bargain email me at watkinslady28@gmail.com I would be happy to share your save story.

Dail Challenge~ #2 Spring Challenge

As I look at the list of things I want done in my Spring Cleaning it is an incredibly long to-do list. This week I am going to focus on paper and digital work. Are you like me do you have an inbox that has a growing amount of unopened emails. I have several accounts and at least 2 that are totally overrun and need cleaned out terribly. So today's challenge is to clean out your inbox.

Eversave~ 18 x 24 Canvas of Your Favorite Picture(save 69%)

 


As Mother's Day approaches , awesome gift deals keep rolling out. Today  Eversave  is offering a 18 x 24 Canvas(regularly $122) for $38! Even better shipping is included. I know many people who have bought these and everyone is overly satisfied with their quality. Head here for more details.

Monday, March 12, 2012

Plum District ~ Free $5 Code

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Right now Plum District is offering up a free $5 code for mom's everywhere. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Plum District it is a site similar to Groupon , you can head here to check it out.


To receive your free $5 code go here and fill out a brief survey about what you would like for Mother's Day. I don't know about you, but 10 minutes of my time is definitely worth a Free $5.

Daily Challenge~ #1 Spring Challenge

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! I loved it and though I hated losing an hour of sleep this weekend I am so glad to have gained some daylight in the evening. Yesterday we spent our extra daylight outside working and enjoying family so today is time to get back on track. Today make sure all your clocks are changed even your car(s). Also, remember to change all the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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