New Year...New Goals to Reach!!!

Well it is the beginning of the year...so I thought about some thing I hope to accomplish this year.........Save more money....stay organized, and keep the house clean!!!

ING is a great match for helping you to save more money....they have GREAT rates, are super easy to use (hooks up to a bank account you currently have) and the rates are always rising!!! So you make even more money...YEAH!!! Right now their Orange Savings Account is paying 4.10% Annual Percentage Yield..... their Orange CD's will help you reach your savings goal faster with a 12-month CD at 4.70% APY. Pretty good, right!!

For storage solutions... These clear bins are great.....Right now LNT has this 10 Piece Clear Storage Set for $9.99 (reg. $14.99)..PLUS use a 20% off coupon to save even more!!! They also have these larger Clear Storage Bins on sale 2 For $10!!


And now some easy, cheap cleaning tips.....

1. Toilet Bowl Cleaner---Spray some white distilled vinegar on the toilet bowl rim and inside toilet bowl. Wipe Clean. This makes for a shiny toilet!

2. Need to clean your oven...mix up about 3.5 cups of water, 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar...use a towel/rag to wipe on...wait about 10 minutes and wipe clean with a wet towel/rag. Walla..Clean Oven!!

3. Dirty Microwave......Mix up a little baking soda (5 tablespoons or so)with about a quart of water......Now wipe down the inside of the microwave oven with wet towel/sponge.....Will be Gleaming!!

4. Inside of your Dishwasher Discolored- put about 1/2 container Orange Tang Drink Mix in it...Run dishwasher empty with tang in it.....Tang is high in citric acid and will loosen hard water deposits and loosen scale. When finished running wipe down inside of dishwasher.

Happy Cleaning!!!

Car Seat Deal for the Toddlers.....

This Cosco High Back Booster Car Seat is just $43.74 (regularly $79.99) at Amazon & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. At almost half-price it seems like a good deal to me if you need a new car seat!!

If you can wait a little bit, Target will start to Clearance the baby items very soon....so keep a look out....When I was there the other day a few Diaper Bags were already marked down 30%!!

A Few Deals.....

If you have holiday pictures to print...Snap Fish has lowered their digital print price to 9 cents!! Hey, every little bit helps...Right!!

If you need diapers Target has Huggies and Pampers Big Boxes for $18.50...If you buy 2 boxes you will receive a $5 gift card at the register....Don't forget to use Manufacturer coupons as well to save even more!!! This sale in good until Saturday!!

If you need any small basic appliances LNT is having some great deals....They have this Black & Decker Smart Brew 12 Cup Digital Coffee Maker for $29.99 PLUS you get a $25 gift card with Purchase (by mail) !!! So for $5 its well worth it!!!!

Ohh...and Happy New Year to All!!

Patience Persisted for Me Today!!!!

Well, I found myself back at Target again today........I know, I know I was just there two days ago....But, I am so glad I had to go back!! All the Christmas Clearance was 75% OFF!!! I racked up......I got Stocking holders for $3.74 (two pack), Christmas ornaments for $1.74-2.24 a pack, stocking for $2.49 and $3.24, and some baking kits for 74 cents!! They had NO wrapping paper, tissue paper, candles for the windows, outside Holiday yard items, except for a few wreaths and lights. Patience persisted for me this time.....YEAH!!!

I also had a chance to go to Kohl's....they had a few Clearance deals on clothing.....there Christmas items were on Clearance for 70% off....but it was slim pickings, and what they had was still a little to highly priced for me anyway....But then again I am Cheap...LOL...LOL!!!

Had to make a return at both stores and at both places there was not another person waiting to return an items...SO if you have returning to do......get to it!!! Now is the time!!!

Christmas Clearance is HERE!!!

I made my travels today in hopes of finding some GREAT Christmas Clearance....I went to Target, they have all their Christmas related items 50% off....They had LOTS of ornaments (boxed and individual), lights, wrapping paper, gift bags, food items, wreaths, and much, much more!!! I myself did not buy anything...still not cheap enough for me..LOL...LOL!! I will wait for the 75% off.....They did have some items that are packaged in Christmas boxes, or wrap that are also on clearance that can definitely be used year-round!! (plastic cups, white tissue paper, few plates, candles, body wash/lotions etc.) I also had a chance to get to Walmart...they also have all Christmas items for 50% off as well. They have LOTS still left!! Lots of gift tags, wrapping paper, lights, candy, make-up gift sets, Christmas balls, and stockings, and MORE!! I bought only a bag of candy...Will wait to see what is still left at 75% off in a couple of days!! At Christmas Tree Shops all Christmas is 50% off as well.....They had LOT of wreaths, wrapping paper, candles, tins, gift bags, did not see any lights or gift tags. I also did not see ONE Christmas Tree at any of the 3 stores...and only The Christmas Tree Shops had candles for the windows....So I guess they are the HOT items everyone wants...LOL!!!

If you go good luck!!!

Clearing Out...BIGTIME!!!!

Well, let me just say...my house is OVERLOADED!!! I mean since Christmas I have been Freecyling like Crazy!!! Trying to move out some things so I can walk round...LOL..LOL!! Well not that bad...YET anyway! Just trying to make it simple to clean every week...I hate to have to pick up a TON of stuff to dust or mop!!! If you have never Freecycled it is GREAT!!! Most people would love to have what you refer to as "junk".... it's awesome....plus most people are so VERY appreciative!!! It makes you feel so good to clean out your house and give someone something they may need too!! It really is a great feeling!! I have also received a lot of great things from the site as well!! It works both ways!! You never know what someone may be giving away!!! Like they say someones trash maybe another person's treasure!!! Since I have been freecyling...now I think twice about throwing things in the trash...LOL!! Check it out....You never know what you may get!!!

Have you alreday been frecycling???? What is your best find???

Still Have That Sweater From Last Christmas????

Well, if so.......now is a great time to see if someone else may love that sweater Aunt Susy bought for you last Christmas. EBay is having 10 cent listing day TODAY ONLY!!! So what do you have to lose...list it and see if someone actually likes that gift you hate!!! LOL LOL!!! Even if you only get $10 for it....it's better than in your closet making not a cent at all!! Or you can use the money to do a little shopping for yourself....my sister said Target is having a a GREAT clearance sale on toys, Christmas items, and clothing.....in January they usually clearance bedding items, and baby products...so keep a look out!! In January restaurants usually want you to spend those gift cards you received for Christmas so they have meal deals/ and specials...last year TGIF's and Applebee's had some great meal deals...hopefully they will do the same this year!!

Best Deals!!!

Well.....Christmas was GREAT!! Hope yours was great as well!! Now it is time for the stores to clean house and offer us the consumers the Best Year-End deals!!! As if I have not shopped enough in the past 6 wekks...LOL..LOL!!! But I have to shop more...the deals are going to get even better!!! (My excuse for hubby, when he asks...Ha Ha!!)

Right now..... The Children's Place is having their Monster Sale, Old Navy is having a 50% off Sale, and Amazon their Year End Sale.

This is the best time to stock up on winter jammies for the family, winter coats for next season, winter gloves/hats, and clothes for the rest of this year and next!!! I just love to look at the price tag and pay about less than 1/2 that when it rings up on clearance at the register...It's like a rush...LOL...LOL!!!!!

Happy Shopping!!!

Pary, Party, Party!!!

Well I have had Parties all weekend long and have been a little busy...we are almost there!!! Although the kiddies have already gotten some presents to open yesterday and today... they were so EXCITED there is so MANY MORE to come!! And my son has even been so excited to give out present we bought for our friends and family as well. He makes sure to tell them its from him, and they he helped picked it out...LOL!!! Hey, he did have to make that trip to the MANY stores we had to go too....so he does deserve the credit!!! Well, tomorrow we are off to my sisters place for some good food, family, and fun times. Hope you have a Wonderful Christmas and enjoy the time with your family!!!


Deals will be back real soon!!! (Sorry, I am ALL shopped OUT!!! LOL! LOL!)

Old Navy One Day Sale Tommorrow!!!

Door Buster Deals*In Store Only*This Saturday, Old Navy opens at 5am for their Door Buster Sale. Be the first 100 to spend $20 and get a $20 gift card. Save on men's and women's sweaters and much more. Expires: 12/22/2007

Thanks Laur for the Heads UP!!!