caught my eye + deals 9.27.18

27 September 2018

My Friday is full, so CME + Deals is coming a day early! Let’s just call this the food edition Smile Here we go:

A girl in our neighborhood always sells the BEST pumpkin bread for a fundraiser. I finally asked her for the recipe, she sent me a screenshot and it was Our Best Bites recipe! SO good, always turns out beautiful, super moist, and it makes 2 loaves.

* if you download Wendy’s app, you’ll get a FREE half sized Harvest Chicken Salad with any purchase. Just click on OFFERS and you should see it. ALSO! Saturday is the last day you can download the Chick-Fil-A app and get a free 8 count nuggets (regular or grilled). You’ll find it under My Rewards in the app. Love free food!

and DEALS! These are the lowest prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime:

* lowest price: Burt’s Bees Coconut & Pear + Mango 2 Pack Lip Balm $2.84

* Rozotti silicon baking mat bundle $17.81 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Fit Me! matte + poreless foundation, 2 pack is only $4.34 when you clip the coupon for a 2-PACK, makes it only $2.17 each! More colors available

* Southern Living is $5 for a year subscription!! So is Martha Stewart Living. To turn off auto subscription renewal go to your Magazine Manager

* Thursday only: Women’s New Balance Running Shoes 573 only $32.99 – use code DOLLARSHIP at checkout to get $1 shipping

* Bright Starts Playful Pinwheels Bouncer $21.59

* lowest price: Shark IonFlex Duo Clean Vacuum Cordless Ultra-Light Vacuum $150. This same vacuum is $220 at Amazon

* Chefman Express Air Fryer $39.99

* Sterilite 3 Drawer Wide Cart $12.88

* Thursday only + lowest price: Corientum Home Radon Detector $139.99

* lowest price: Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Pods 43 count only $6.94 when you clip the coupon (choose 43 loads on drop down menu)

* lowest price: Whiskas 24 pack of 3 oz tender bites pouches $4.49

* lowest price: compact & lightweight travel umbrella $7.99

* lowest price: WoneNice portable, lightweight camping hammock $12.99

* Nuby Ice Gel Teether $3.88

* lowest price: Trident tropical twist 12 pack $5.68 ($.47/pack)

* lowest price: KIND dark chocolate almond & coconut 12 bars $10.88 when you clip the coupon and choose subscribe & save (choose 12 bars in the drop down menu)

* lowest price: Mott’s Medleys 40 count fruit snacks only $4.99 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: SoBe Life Water $9.61 when you clip the coupon and choose subscribe & save

* lowest price: Ocean Spray 100% orange juice boxes, 40 pack $8.42 when you choose subscribe & save

* lowest price: Tropicana 100% apple juice 44 count only $8.54 when you clip the coupon and choose subscribe & save

* lowest price: Honest Kids Organic Berry Berry Good Lemonade, 32 count $10.30 when you clip the coupon and choose subscribe & save.

Happy Weekend, everyone!!

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7 Things You Can Do Now to Make Your Holidays Easier * Holiday Organization Ideas

26 September 2018

Holidays are coming! Whether that makes you jump for joy or want to crawl into bed and hide, it is true. Here are 7 things to start thinking about now that will pave the way for a less stress, more meaningful holidays. These are great points to talk about over family dinners or on date night.

7. Figure out Halloween costumes this week. Or soon! Whether you pull them out of the dress up box, borrow from a neighbor, make them at home, or order online it’s a good time to start thinking about it! You don’t want to be driving around on October 30 trying to find a gold and maroon Gryffindor tie or paying crazy prices for overnight shipping. I love that a neighbor texted something like – “Sam would like to be a ninja warrior, does anyone happen to have one?” I love to see costumes get used again, there is no need to buy new every year! I do have to say the downside with this is that your kids may want to change their mind. It’s good to let them know that is fine but we’re not spending any more money, it will have to be something you make or that comes out of the dress up bin.

6. Establish a budget for the holidays. Some questions to consider: What do we want our holidays to FEEL like? What will we remember and what do we want to focus on? What will we give? $$: How much for each child? How much for the family? Who else will we be buying gifts for? Would we like to give an experience instead of stuff? Will we be traveling? How much will we give to charity? Are we buying office or neighbor gifts? How much Halloween candy do we need for our neighborhood/trunk or treat? We got rid of our tree last year, how much are we going to spend on a new one or other decor? Will we be hosting a party or Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner?

5. Schedule family pictures. October is a perfect month for outdoor pictures! Or find some favorites from the year or a family vacation. If you are doing holiday cards, order them as soon as you choose your pics. You will kiss yourself in December instead of scrambling.

4. Think Charitable. If you would like to participate in some community service during the holidays, begin thinking of a family or a shelter or a hospital you would like to donate time or goods to. Schedule now as time slots quickly fill as the holidays approach.

3. Get holiday concert and theater tickets! If seeing a Christmas Carol or attending the Messiah or the Nutcracker is part of your traditions, look ahead so that you can get the night that works best for your family. It’s also a good time to schedule outdoor lights if you hire those out. Many companies will give October and early November discounts.

2. Stocking Stuffers -- take notice of kids’ favorite things and treats, it’s a great time to get ahead on stocking stuffers! I keep a running list on my phone of what I have for each child and a separate grocery bag/small empty Amazon box in a top secret undisclosed location where I stash them as I get them.

1. Send yourself notes on your calendar! I have talked about this before, but I LOVE getting a message that pops up in September about what I should remember for the upcoming months. I just use Google Calendar because I can pull it up on my home computer or phone and then send myself a note after a vacation, holiday, anything I want to remember and schedule it to pop up well in advance of the upcoming event. If you find a favorite campground or hotel, you send yourself a note to book it early, take pics of your decor when it’s up because did you know you can attach them to the calendar note?? Then you know what you have and how that really cute thing you want to buy will fit in. Or maybe you decide it won’t. I am happy to report that the candles did go on sale at Costco and because this message popped up on Sept 4 I knew to buy them! I love, love this because how am I supposed to remember in my brain the cute pj’s I got on clearance last January or that we got rid our tree with half the lights burned out??

I hope these help! They are helping me get my buns in gear ~