I just cleared everything off from Halloween, left the pumpkins, added some wheat bundles from TJ Maxx, a $2 banner from Michaels, and that’s it. Totally under $10 and under 1 hour. :) I’m also sharing a favorite recipe over at Richella’s for her Grace for Dinner series. Come on over!

Happy Monday~

Some deals for you on a Wednesday! Some are limited time, and I list the prices at the time I publish, they can change quickly.

* Today only, until 7 p.m. at the LOFT, you can get 50% off your entire purchase, in stores only. You can sign up for their Insider emails here, but I know my store will take it off if you just mention the email.

*Lands End is offering an extra 40% off all shoes and boots (sale items too!) plus FREE shipping using code MIRROR and PIN code 5566. Good today only!

* American Girl is offering free shipping through 11/20/12 on $100 or more purchase using code PF29096

*Coldwater Creek has free shipping through 10/25/12 using code WFP5473

* York Photo is offering 60 free 4X6 photo prints for new customers using code 60PRINTS, shipping is about $4. Good thru 10/31/12.

And a few Amazon deals:

* 69 cent Country Songs in their mp3 shop.

* Rechargeable Battery 4 Pack + Charger

*buy a Taylor Swift RED cd $9.99 and get $1 mp3 credit.

Still need some cheap, last minute costumes?? :)

Child's White Ninja Costume, Large $5.50

Children's Caribbean Pirate Queen – Toddler $4.99

Native American Princess Costume $4.80 (size s,m,l)

Batman Child (Size 8 -10) $6.80

Child's Orange Glitter Witch Costume, Small $8.50

Child Prisoner Costume, Large $4.40

Child's Angel Costume,size s, m $4.80

Wendy The Witch Child Costume (med) $6.99

Child's Ben Franklin Costume, size L $6.00

Wizard of Oz Dorothy Wig, Child size $4.80

Snow White Wig, Child size $6.00

Women's Cinderella Costume Accessories: Gloves, Headband, Necklace and Hair Bow $3.99

Happy Wednesday~

disclosure here.

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

I can usually find them at the dollar store.

I posted deals here today if you are interested! Happy Weekend~

This week I am sharing THE BEST advice I have ever come across as a parent.

It was short article I came across in our church magazine (you can find it here~worth the read) and I cut it out and have kept it in my nightstand drawer since 2005.  I have lots of parenting books on my shelves, but time and again when I am having difficulties with my kids, this is my answer.

Here are some deals to help you get a start on holiday shopping!

*get 101 free prints at Snapfish using code: WOWPRINTS  Shipping is around $6. Good through 10/15

*if you are planning on making any books or calendars for gifts, this may be a good deal for you: $100 in products for $35 at Picaboo.

* 20% off entire purchase at B&BW coupon or a FREE item w/ purchase coupon

*50% off Jo-Ann Fabrics coupon

Amazon deals:

If you tell Amazon what should go into a care package, they will give you a $2 mp3 credit: click here

Christmas Pop Up Book $9.18 (we have this and it is beautiful~it is a look at with mom and dad book though…just sayin.)

Canon Rebel T3i $642 (price drop on this~wahoo!)

Philosophy The Birthday Girl Gift Set $26.45

Popular Mechanics 2-year subscription $10

Popular Science 2-year subscription $12

Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection Blu-ray $29.49

Adidas workout pants $13.13 (maybe new pants will motivate me?)

Feel free to post any great deals you have come across in the comments~

Disclosure here.

from Emily’s book Grace for the Good Girl, p.76. …more here.