Before the kids come home, sometimes it’s good to open the fridge and see what you need to get rid of. I had some pears that were getting really soft, some big pieces of cheese that were drying out on the edges (because someone who shall not be named forgot to close the package) and a huge box of crackers from Costco that no one never seemed interested in.
I cut them up, put them out, and everything was gone in a few minutes. They get a snack, you don’t waste food, everyone is happy.
If you put it out, they will eat it.
At least my kids will -- most of the time.
I *try* (key word here is try) to do the same thing with meal planning -- I see what I have, what needs to be used and try to plan around that. It will save you money and kids won’t be opening every door and cabinet wondering what there is to eat.
* watch these sweet children pick out their Mom with a blindfold using only touch and smell.
* how the rubber band method changed the way I parent.
* right now at Pei Wei -- buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card. I love what Shawni did for teacher appreciation gifts with these!
Happy May Day + rabbit! May is going to be an awesome month, I can just tell :)
* this clever cutlery holder at Home Dzine:
* 5 unexpected things happy people have in their homes at Apartment Therapy
* when “you look so skinny!” does more harm than good.
and DEALS! these are the prices when I hit publish -- they can change or run out at any time:
* do you remember when I talked about American Express offers? Well, I had an offer this week for $20 back on Samsclub.com when you spent $20 or more. Sooooo I saw that they had these awesome galvanized drink containers, which were $25 with free shipping, I got one and will be getting a $20 credit to my statement making it only $5! I also loved this 3 tier tray, but I think shipping is $3. So, check your Amex offers -- just sign into your card and look at the bottom where it says amex offers and benefits. Or sign up here.
* Crazy 8 is having an additional 20% off everything + free shipping this weekend with code HAPPYMAY! Most of their swimwear is only $8.88 so with the code it's only $7.10 an boy’s t-shirts are only $4.80 after the code.
* Jo-Ann Fabric has 60% off one item coupon
* backseat organizer only $5.94 when you use code AVENUE15.
* great board books for your little ones or for gifts! Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book 
* Frozen Fever: Anna's Birthday Surprise book with 30 stickers
* Expandable Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf
* Prince Lionheart Soft Booster Seat
* 60 qt rolling cooler $24.44
* Crosman Archery Sentinel Youth Bow
* Chicco Echo Stroller $49.98 (in green and orange colors)
* today only: SINGER Fashion Mate 70-Stitch Computerized Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Automatic Needle Threader
Have a beautiful spring weekend! ♥
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Nothing.
But what if you brighten your sink area with soap in pretty containers and you display it on a little pedestal instead letting them hiding under the dark sink? I totally stole this idea from my friend Robin’s instagram!
Tip: you don’t have to refill with the expensive stuff -- Dawn makes a clear dish soap too.
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