4 Foot Christmas Inflatables for $4.00

Hurry to Groupon and get your hands on a 4 ft inflatable for only $4.00 (regular $39.99). Choose from

• Standing-penguin inflatable
• Elephant inflatable
• Sitting-reindeer inflatable

Or score a 8-foot animated Christmas inflatable with Santa Claus driving an airplane for $39, with continuously rotating propeller (regular $159.99).

Limit 3 per person, may buy 2 more as gifts. $2.99 flat-rate shipping fee for purchases less than $15.00 or free shipping for purchases of $15.00 or more.

Totsy Last Chance to for Infant Shoes

I love Totsy! They have such cute things at a great price. I think I'm going to grab a couple of these for the kiddos. My youngest young wore his rain boots that I bought from here completely out! I got every penny out of them (and it wasn't that many). 

 Shoes start at $3.50. It's free to sign up and free shipping with your first order!

Make this deal even sweeter, sign up through Shop At Home first and receive money back. 

Menu Monday 2/4 - 2/10

      My menu is really short and sweet this week. We have homecoming, a pow-wow, 6 basketball games, and a birthday party so we're going to be pretty busy.

HL=Homeland

SAL=Save A Lot

FL=Firelake Grocery

W=Walmart 

Breakfast
Cereal
French Toast Sticks
Homemade sausage biscuits
Homemade Pancakes on a stick

Snacks and Desserts
Monkey bread
Cookies
Pudding

Dinner
Monday - Chicken Enchiladas, Homemade Salsa
   (FL-whole fryers 79¢lb, tortillas 99¢. HL- Velveeta $3.99, canned tomotoes .05¢)

Tuesday - Indian Tacos
   (Nichols-hamburger meat $1.79 lb, HL-fixings roughly $4.00)

Wednesday - Left Overs

Thursday - Eat Out

Friday - Cheeseburger soup
   (Nichols-hamburger meat $1.79 lb, HL- Velveeta $3.99)

Saturday - Eat Out

Sunday - Not sure yet


So right now we're sitting at a little over $16 because I do not include seasonings and such. What's going to kill me is eating out this week but I will sure enjoy not cleaning up after wards.

21 Day Home Challenge

I realized I have been slacking on my New Year Resolutions. So since I am rarely on time for anything, I didn't figure it would matter if I am late on getting started with this. Plus the fact that basketball season is almost over and baseball season is basically here it has put me in action mode! Which for those of you who are not baseball moms, that translates into non-stop on the go starting mid-February until July. I am going to be super busy this year because all three of the boys will be playing league baseball so because I do not want to be the mad mom trying to find everything, I better start getting organized NOW.

I have found a couple of websites to help me do this, Holiday Sparkles: 21 Day Organization Challenge and  Finely Ground:One-A-Day Challenge: Spring Cleaning. Of course I am just going to borrow their ideas and adjust it to my house. 

My weekly cleaning schedule is really Monday through Friday but I'm trying to change that some. I changed the challenges to match the rooms I will be in and my upcoming schedule.

•  Monday - Kitchen
• Tuesday - Living Room
• Wednesday - Bathrooms
• Thursday - Bedrooms
• Friday - Computer Room
• Saturday - Ball games or outside work
• Sunday - Relax

My 21 Day Organization Challenge is:

1. Her's was Medicine Cabinet so since I do not have one, I really thought about skipping day one but I better not. All my medicine is on top of my frig, so that's where I'll start.
2. Coat Closets
3. Linen Closet
4. Under Beds
5. Hand Bag/Camera Bag
6. Fridge/Freezer
7. Living Room
8. Her's was Make Up Case but I have make up drawers!
9. Bedroom Dressers
10. Jewelry Box
11. Kitchen Cabinet
12. Craft Supplies
13. Under Sinks
14. Bedroom Closets
15. Laundry Room
16. Her's was playroom/den but we have a Computer Room
17. Car
18. Garage
19. Backyard
20. Her's said Attic/Basement but there's no way you're getting me up there so I'll have to figure out something for here. I'm sure I've missed something.
21. Revisit all your hard work and enjoy!

Here is the Spring Clean Challenge but I will have to adjust mine later.

1. Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans--microfiber dampened with vinegar is good.
2. Sweep cobwebs in corners and along the ceiling.
3. Dust all horizontal surfaces—tops of doors, picture frames, shelves, baseboards, counters...
4. Magic Eraser or spot-clean the walls.
5. Wipe down circulating fans, wall, and floor vents with a cloth dampened with vinegar.
6. Get a new  vacuum filter (seriously, when's the last time you did it?)
7. Take everything off the bed and launder, including things you might wash less often like comforters or bedskirts.
8. Sprinkle the mattress with baking soda and let sit for at least an hour, then vacuum it all up with the brush attachment. You can do this while your bedclothes are in the wash to save steps!
9. Vacuum all upholstered furniture and vacuum or launder curtains.
10. Take rugs and mats outside and beat with a broom handle.
11. Vacuum the floor REALLY thoroughly before you put the rugs back down.
12. Spot-clean the carpet.
13. Give the kitchen a deep clean, especially the parts you usually skip (drip-pans, anyone?)
14. Check expiration dates in your fridge, pantry, and medicine cabinet, and bring things to the front—or to the garbage!—accordingly.
15. Give the bathroom(s) a deep clean, especially the parts you usually skip. Here's an easy, green method for the shower!
16. Go through your make-up and throw out anything that smells funny or you never use.
17. Wash windows inside and out. A mix of water and vinegar with a microfiber cloth work great!
18. Scrub out all window tracks with soapy water and an old toothbrush.
19. Go through your wardrobe and if there's things you never wear or have worn out either donate them or put them in a rag-bag (for craft projects!)
20. Bring summer clothes to the front and hide winter clothes in the back.
21. If you have a wool coat, bring it to the dry-cleaner's—I know, not cheap, but it's only once a year!
22. Treat any dingy whites to a soak in vinegar or borax. Might be a good time to do the dishcloths, too!
23. Polish and condition wood—anybody know a good green way to do this and nix the orange-glo?

Your welcome to follow me each day to see how it goes and give your suggestions and thoughts. Cleaning is never fun so I will probably need all the support I can get.

So without further ado...let's get cleaning and organizing!

Metro Homeland Deals 1/30 - 2/5

Metro Homeland deals good until Tuesday close. I have not started posting Rural deals yet.

Coupon lingo: RP stands for Red Plum Coupon Insert and SS stands for Smart Source. Keep a notebook or log of what you pay for items. Then you'll recognize a sale. I posted most of the deals so you can work on your stock pile. If you get confused, just post your question. I am working on a "How to Coupon" post but it's not ready yet. I usually do not post coupons that need printed because most people do not have a printer (mine is out right now). 
Remember Homeland doubles first like coupon. 

Don't forget your Homeland Card! You earn cheaper gas when you use your card. 

Also Sign up for a free SavingStar account. It works with your Homeland and CVS card.

-The following is part of a 3 day sale—Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 1, 2, & 3

Charmin Bath Tissue 9ct big rolls, $5.99

*bonus fuel rewards

25¢/1 Charmin Product P&G 01/27

Final Price: $5.49

Maxwell House Coffee 30.6 oz - $6.99

*bonus fuel rewards

Velveeta $5.99

*bonus fuel rewards

$1/1 Peelie or included in previous purchase

Final Price: $4.99

Red Diamond Tea $1.99 Limit 2

Full Week Deals:

Campbell’s Chunky Soup, $1.50

$1/4 Campbell's Chunky Soup or Chili, exp. 3/15/13 (SS 01/13/13 R)

Final Price: $1.00 each wyb 4

Pace Picante Sauce $2.00

$0.40/2 Pace Product, exp. 2/24/13 (SS 01/27/13 R)

Final Price: $2.00 each wyb 2

DiGiorno or California Pizza Kitchen Pizzas $4.50

B2G1 DiGiorno Pizza RP 01/27

Final Price: $3.00 each wyb 3

Lay's, Kettle, Funyuns, Tostitos, Fritos, Cheetos, Rold Gold or Canned Dips 4/$9.00 ($2.25 each)

*w/in-ad coupon

Rotel Dice Tomatoes & Green Chilies $1.00

50¢/2 Rotel Tomatoes SS 1/20

Final Price: $1.00 for 2

Orville Redenbacher's Popping Corn, $1.69

$0.75/2 Orville Redenbacher's SS 01/20

Final Price: 94¢ each wyb 2

Wolf Brand Chili, $1.49

40¢/1 Wolf Brand Chili SS 01/20

Final Price = 69¢

Nabisco Snack Crackers, $1.67

75¢/2 Nabisco Cookies or Crackers SS 01/27/13 DND

Final Price: $1.30 Each wyb 2

Keebler Townhouse, Club, or Sunshine Cheez it Crackers $2.50

$1/2 Keebler Crackers RP 01/27

Final Price: $1.50 each wyb 2

Farm Rich Snacks, $4.98

75¢/1 Farm Rich Snack SS 01/20

Final Price: $3.48

Red Baron Classic Pizzas $3.33

$1/2 Red Baron Multi-Serve Pizzas SS 01/20

Final Price: $2.33 each wyb 2

New York Texas Toast, $2.99

50¢/1 New York Frozen Product, exp. 3/31/13 (SS 01/27)

Final Price: $1.99

Ragu Pasta Sauce, $1.50

40¢/2 Ragu Pasta Sauce, exp. 2/24/13 (RP 01/27/13 R)

Final Price: $1.10 each wyb 2

Duracell Batteries, $2.99

$0.75/1 Duracell Batteries P&G 01/27

Final Price: $1.49

Hefty Bowls, Cups, Plates, Storage or Freezer Bags, $1.67

$1/2 Hefty Foam Plates or Bowls RP 01/27

Final Price: 67¢ each wyb 2

Who Nu Cookies, $2.00

55¢/1 Whonu? Cookies SS 01/13

Final Price: 90¢

Pringles, $1.50

$1/4 Pringles Full Size Cans RP 01/27

Final Price: $1.00 each wyb 4

Aussie or Herbal Essence Shampoo or Conditioner, $2.99

$1/1 Herbal Essences or Aussie Product P&G 12/30 (Expires 1/31)

Final Price: 99¢

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs, $2.50

30¢/1 Q-Tips Product RP 01/27

Final Price: $1.90

Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion $2.99

$1/1 Vaseline Lotion RP 1/27

Final Price: $.99

Mt Olive Peppers, $1.25

$1/1 Mt. Olive Pickles, Peppers or Relish SS 01/20

Final Price: FREE

PAM Cooking Spray, $2.79

$1/1 Pam Cooking Spray ALL YOU Jan '13 DND

Final Price: $1.79

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Shaved Lunchmeats or Deli Fresh Chicken Strips, $2.99

$1/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunch Meat SS 01/06

Final Price: $1.99 each wyb 2

PediaCare Cold Relief - $4.99

$1/1 PediaCare Product SS 01/06

Final Price: $2.99

Marzetti's Salad Dressings, $3.79

$1/1 Marzetti Simply Dressed Salad Dressing SS 01/20

Final Price: $1.79

Land O’Frost Premium Thin Sliced Ham or Turkey, $3.99

$0.55/1 Land O'Frost Premium RP 01/27

Final Price: $2.89

El Monterey Taquitos, $4.99

$1/1 El Monterey Product SS 01/27

Final Price: $2.99

Tyson Any’tizers, $6.99

$1/1 Tyson Any'Tizers Snacks SS 01/20

Final Price: $4.99

Thanks The Frugal Family Life!

 

Firelake Express Deals 1/30-2/10

Firelake Express Grocery (located in Tecumseh) sale starts today and ends Feb 10th.  Sometimes you can find some really good deals or if you do not live close to Shawnee, you can price match at your local Walmart (within 50 miles). I do not promise that this is the best prices with coupons, but they are good deals if you need that item. If you remember from my previous post, keep a notebook of your deals, then you'll know a good price when you see one.

A few things to know about Firelake Express Grocery. They do not take printed coupons, price match, or double coupons.

This is the first time I've posted about the Express Grocery so if I missed anything, please feel free to let me know.

*Coupon lingo* 

SS 1/6 = Smart Source Insert from news paper January 6

RP 1/6 = Red Plum Insert from news paper January 6

Coupon Deals:

Rotel, Original Only, 79¢

50¢/2 SS 1/20

Final Price: 54¢ each wyb 2

Kraft Velveeta $4.99

$1.00/1 In Previous purchased Velveeta's and Peelie's

Final Price: $3.99

Wolf Brand Chili 99¢

40¢/1 SS 1/20

$1/3 SS 1/20

Final Price: As low as 59¢

Pace Picante Sauce 16oz $1.99

40¢/2 SS 1/27

Final Price $1.79 each wyb 2

Campbell's Chunky Soup 3/$5.00

$1/3 SS 1/13

Final Price: $4.00 wyb 3

Knorr Sides 99¢

50¢/2 RP 1/27

Final Price: 74¢ each wyb 2

Miracle Whip 30oz $2.99

55¢/1 SS 1/27

Final Price: $2.44

Kraft Sheds 8oz 2/$4.00

55¢/2 SS 1/20

Final Price: $3.45 ($1.72 each)

Other great Deals-

Meat-

Family Pack T-Bone Steak $4.99 lb

Grade A Whole Fryers 79¢lb

Boneless Pork Tenderloin $2.99 lb

Produce-

Russet Potatoes 5lb bag 89¢ each  

Fresh Strawberries 2lbs/$3.00 

Hass Avocados 4/$1.00

Baby Peeled Carrots 1lb bag $1.00