Showing posts with label Deal of the Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Deal of the Day. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

SPRING CLEANING + GROVE


G R O V E 🌿 

SHIPMENT #3

- this month, in addition to some products I use regularly, I’m trying a few new products to give me some SPRING cleaning motivation. 

I got the Method Heavy Duty Degreaser - and even though I have a self-cleaning oven, it really needs some extra TLC. We’ll see what this stuff can do! 

• I got the Grove Collaborative Concentrated Floor Cleaner [Orange & Rosemary]. You just add a tube to a 16 oz. spray bottle (which I got free in my first order). It’s supposed to be good on all types of hard floors- so I’m anxious to see if it brightens up the tile in the kitchen 

• I got another bottle of Method Toilet Cleaner 

• a box of Seventh Generation Tissues 

• Grove Collaborative Gel Dish Soap Refill [Pomegranate & Red Current] 

• and Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap [Rain Water] which smells amazing! 

I spent $23.18 this month (free s/h) and have already started my wish list for next month! If you haven’t tried @grovecollaborative go check it out and get free products with your first order of $20+ with my code 

https://www.grove.co/referrer/39600358/

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S P R I N G    C L E A N I N G

A few years ago, I started Spring cleaning a little differently. Instead of tearing up a room and putting it back together again, and not finishing it in one day, but messing up the entire house while in the process and getting nothing else done....I started doing [a wall a day]. Yep, one wall---whether it takes 15 minutes or 3 hours, I only do one wall (or floor or ceiling). So starting today, at that pace, my goal is to get the entire house spring cleaned by APRIL 15!!

Here's what my to-do list looks like:

Guest Room
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling 

Front Room
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Living Room
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Our Bedroom
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Kitchen

1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Bathroom
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Laundry
1) 1 wall
2) 1 wall
3) 1 wall
4) 1 wall
5) floor 
6) ceiling

Monday, February 25, 2019

{motivational monday}




coffee + devotions


Checked a few more items off my Spring Clean Challenge!



- wash shower curtain 
- clean shower/tub
- bought a new rain shower head

- bath paint color 

Bedroom Refresh - wash pillows/bedding

New sheets are on my wish list and since I haven't bought any in quite awhile I asked for suggestions on where to buy and what kind in my stories today! 

Here's the options I got:

Target got a few votes with some great recommendations on their sheets!

[QVC]  Northern Nights (Bamboo) Sheet Set (on clearance for $54) 
Had a couple of votes for sheets from QVC too.
 I would have gotten these on clearance but no queen size. 
I still might end up with a different NN style, as they always get good reviews!


Northern Nights Rayon made from Bamboo Sheet Set w/ Extra Pillowcases - H214094


....these are wayyyy out of my price range, but I know they've gotta be good - 
they were also featured by @cottonstem last week on her Instagram feed.
Solid Hemmed Sheet Set


HC COLLECTION-Hotel Luxury Bed Sheets Set 1800 Series Platinum Collection, 4pc Deep Pocket,Wrinkle & Fade Resistant, Hypoallergenic (Cal King,Artic Ice Blue) 
These come in a dozen colors and are only 20 bucks??? WOW! 
These just might be the ones! 


I'll follow up with a review once I decide and  make my purchase. :O)

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D I N N E R 


🥓 Bacon makes everything better! 

————————
[Clams Casino] 
• open clams 
• loosen clam and leave on half shell 
• top each with:
a dash of hot sauce
cocktail sauce
minced onion (opt.)
cheddar cheese
bacon
• broil until bacon is crisp



Monday, February 4, 2019

wool dryer balls + essential oils


H A P P Y   M A I L

Shipment #2 from Grove Collaborative arrived today!

In this shipment I chose the 

 * wool dryer balls + essential oils (goodbye dryer sheets) 

* GC Bubble Up Soap Dispenser & Dish Brush Set 

* GC Rosemary & Lavender Bath Soap (free) 

* Mrs. Meyers Honeysuckle Room Freshener (free) 

I spent $24.15 (free shipping) plus I earned a free product on my next order. I really do see a difference in the quality of these products compared to what I had been using. Also, I love that they are more economical and environmentally friendly. If you haven’t used @grovecollaborative - give it a try and get free products with your first order of $20+ with my code 

https://www.grove.co/referrer/39600358/

#myfavoritethingsmonday


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#thriftandtell

~Vintage Jars~

Perfect storage for the wool dryer balls + oils! 

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Grove Collaborative Review


I finally gave Grove Collaborative a try! With a purchase of at least $20, you will receive 5 free Items including Mrs. Meyers products. 

{January}
In my first order I got: 


  • Mrs. Meyers Hand Soap, Dish Soap, and Multi-Purpose Cleaner (all 3 free)
  • Method Glass Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Toilet Cleaner, and Dish Pump Refill
  • GC scrubber/sponge set (free)
  • Seventh Generation Auto Dish Packs
  • free GC Glass Spray Bottle

My first Grove Collaborative order came to $20.95 (plus I used eBates for an extra $2.00 cash back) = $18.95 (and earned a free product in my next order). 

This is an easy way to shop for cleaning products and other household items and will auto-ship the items you customize monthly. Products are environment friendly!

I will share what I get from Grove each month - already know which items I'll try next! 

If you haven’t used Grove Collaborative - give it a try and get a free 5 piece set with your first order of $20+ with my code! 

https://www.grove.co/referrer/39600358/


Monday, February 12, 2018

money saving monday: coffee coffee coffee

I'm doing Rachel Cruze's 14-Day Money Finder.....and I'm incorporating little money savers into my daily routine.

This month, I'm cutting out the pricey k-cups and using my refillable pod. I bought this bag of Starbucks ground coffee for $5.99 at Home Goods and if I can stretch it out the entire month I'll save $15 bucks just on my morning cup of coffee.



Another money saver ---> CopyCat Starbucks Iced Coffee

[we don't have a Starbucks nearby but if it's your morning splurge here's a recipe you should try]

Add some Sweetened Condensed Milk to your Tervis...




+ 

1 cup cold coffee


+

1 cup ice



For extra flavor add just a splash of this.....



A large iced coffee at a fraction of the cost!!

This CopyCat version is another way to save some $$ each week on your morning coffee fix! Instead of getting coffee out every morning, make your own and maybe splurge one day a week instead! You'll be surprised how just by doing these easy money-saving tips it can really add a little more cash to your monthly budget! :O)

#moneysavingmonday

Saturday, February 10, 2018

[Valentine's Day Getaway]


Glamorous, Affordable Life: { Valentines Printables }

We went on an overnight mini-getaway this weekend---it was jam-packed with things to do but we had the absolute best time!! The main focus was an early Valentine's Day celebration for Peter and I, but we also fit in a ride down the shore for some business at the DMV, lunch with Kamry and Lindsey, some shopping today with Kayla and Liv, and of course, LOTS of food!!!

Bee Mine Valentine's Day Valentine's Day Love Baby Onesie Valentine Calligraphy Valentine SVG and DXF EPS Cut File • PNG • Vector • Calligraphy • Download File • Cricut • Silhouette by KristinAmandaDesigns

02.09.18
After a trip to the DMV to get the paperwork done for the SUV and get my license renewed, Peter suggested we drop by Robert and Gina's house to see if they were home. Gina was there....with this sweetie!!!!

Dawsyn <3



Dawsyn is adorable and didn't even mind that interrupted her lunch!! It was nice catching up with Gina too!

Next, Peter dropped me at Peebles where I shopped a bit, while he went to get the SUV inspected. After that, we headed north and met up with Lindsey and Kamry for lunch. Lindsey suggested a new place in Princess Anne --- Legacy Bistro. The food was good and the company was even better! What a nice extra to our little getaway!! <3 <3 <3
little fingers!! :O)
Sweet girl!!!!!
love these little visits!

THOSE BOOTS!!! <3 <3 <3 

We headed to Salisbury for some shopping.....Home Goods and Marshall's (Rae Dunn hunting!). Then, we headed to O.C. for dinner. We got there with a few minutes to spare, so why not check out the HG and Marshall's there too! LOL I saw a few things I liked but only bought a mug today. :O)

Dinner at THE SHARK did not disappoint!!!!! 
It is my favorite restaurant in Ocean City!

If you go....get the bread basket!! It's something different every time we go. This time, we got the yummiest bread w/ pimento cheese spread and whipped butter (plus a sample of one of their salads).

Peter started with the mussels....
I got my fave.....Beet & Beery Salad.....
......and the Shrimp & Lobster Dip 
Peter got the grilled ribeye with house steak sauce, potatoes and Brussels sprouts.
He rated this steak one of the best he's ever eaten!

02.10.18
The next morning we made a quick trip to Walmart before Peter dropped me off to meet up with Kayla and Liv! Peter headed home and I spent the day with the girls. 

We scouted out Home Goods for Rae Dunn goodies, then headed to the outlets in O.C.
Kayla found Rowen the cutest Easter outfit at Gymboree! <3 and we found a few RD items in Marshall's and Home Goods, but nothing to get excited over.

We were ready for lunch and I had suggested a couple places, including Carrabbas which neither of us had ever been, and we ended up giving it a try. Our lunch was okay, Kayla and I enjoyed it more than Liv I think, but then again, we LOVE food! LOL Liv....not so much...she's a bit more finicky! 

They wanted dessert...Tiramisu!
{{{this was one potent tiramisu!! LOL}}}

After lunch, we headed to Salisbury for more browsing. We had just about given up on finding any Rae Dunn goodies today, but made one last stop in Marshalls. We looked all through the isles and came up empty handed. Me and Liv were at the front waiting for Kayla when Liv got a call from her saying to come quick!!! LOL She had spotted some good stuff through the window of the store room and was dying to get someone to bring it all out!! I went and found a worker and we asked her if she would get a few things off the cart.....she was awesome and let us look through all of it!! 

The top thing on my wish list was a HIP HOP canister.....SCORE!

We ended up with 2 HIP HOP canisters, a couple of HIP HOP and HAPPY SPRING dishes, and HAPPY EASTER trays (+ one more mug for me!) :O) 
Liv thinks we are nuts but is the best sport ever! :O)

We had a few minutes left before heading to the boat, so Kayla suggested trying an ice cream place she had heard good things about.....South Pole Ice Cream Roll

O.M.G!!!

We all 3 chose the Morning Latte - coffee ice cream w/ sweetened condensed milk

I tried to get pictures of the girls today....It's not Kayla's favorite thing....but they humored me with their "goofy" pose! LOL


What a nice little getaway, filled with fun, laughter, shopping, eating, hanging out with family, and a little quiet time with Peter! <3 

Happy Valentine's Day!!
xoxo

Monday, November 13, 2017

{target dollar spot // home goods & marshalls finds}

Don't let this picture fool you....I never got to drink that cup of coffee. LOL
#morningswithrowen
#targetdollarspot
[floral ceramic travel mug]

seeing everyone's vacation pics + this chilly weather has me DREAMING of DISNEY!!
#ineedavacation
#dreamingofdisney
#cantwaittogoback
[2018 day planner]


updated coffee center for November! 

#targetdollarspot
#thankfulbanner
[thankful banner was from last year's dollar spot]


#starbuckscaramelcafffelatte

:O) :O) :O)
on my Rae Dunn wish list!!!!
[[[hoping to find this mug at Home Goods or Marshall's]]]
Kayla hit the RD jackpot---here are a few goodies she picked up for me! <3
#homegoods
#marshalls

Wanda picked up this cute sign for me!
#targetdollarspot

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