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Wow! Don’t miss these super hot deals on Spanx leggings and more!
Spanx is offering up to 75% off select items, and shipping is free with no minimum!
One deal idea is these popular Leggings for only $29 shipped (regularly $78 – $128)! Available in sizes XS to 3X in regular, petite, and tall lengths.
You can also get Spanx Jeans for as low as $49 shipped (regularly $158- $168)!
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Have a Vitamix blender on your wish list? Don’t miss this hot deal!
This deal was extended! QVC has this Vitamix Venturist Pro 64-oz Blender on sale for only $299.98 shipped! Plus, today only, new customers save an extra $20 when you use promo code WELCOME20 at checkout, making it $279.98 shipped!
This is a hot deal on this highly-rated Vitamix. Choose from four color options.
Our team loves our Vitamix blenders! They’re true kitchen workhorses—we use them almost every day for smoothies, frappes, iced coffee, sauces, and so much more. It’s one of those must-have appliances that makes it easy to whip up delicious, wholesome recipes at home.
Mornings just got so much easier with this FREE list of 50+ Easy & Cheap Breakfast Ideas for Busy Weekday Mornings!
It was rainy and wet, but that didn’t keep me from stopping by Kroger last week to see what markdowns I could find! I’ve found that when I go around 8:30 a.m., there are usually at least some meat and produce markdowns. Sometimes, there are other markdowns, too!
I found a bunch of great deals, especially on cereal and granola! Here’s what I got…
Love Tarte cosmetics? Get a hot deal on this popular Shape Tape Concealer!
WOW!! This week, ULTA is offering the popular Tarte Shape Tape Concealer for just $19.20!
This is a rare offer so be sure to hurry and take advantage of it.
This deal includes the Original, Ultra Creamy, Blur, and Radiant.
Gretchen here! I LOVE Tarte Shape Tape Concealer and it is the only makeup item that I wear every single day. I was given some several years ago and immediately was hooked. It is the BEST concealer I’ve found.
Valid for a limited time only.
Shipping is free on orders over $35. Otherwise, choose free in-store pickup.
Hurry and score some great deals on shoes during this Champs Sports Flash Sale!
For a limited time, Champs Sports is offering select shoes for just $59.99!
There are lots of popular options including Nike, Jordan, New Balance, Adidas, and more. Hurry – sizes will sell out quickly.
Shipping is free for FLX members.
This Women’s Sleeveless Tie Strap Dress is so pretty!
Amazon has this Women’s Sleeveless Tie Strap Dress for just $24.49 shipped when you use the promo code 50FXYWIJ at checkout!
Choose from four colors in sizes S to XXL.
This dress is so beautiful and perfect for spring and summer. Pair it with a jacket on cooler days.
Valid through January 25, 2026.
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I used to do a weekly post with a peek into the past week + lots of links. Many of you have missed this, so I’m bringing it back for 2026! I’ll be sharing some pictures and highlights from the past week + what I’m reading, watching, and listening to. I will also share links to posts or other interesting things I don’t want you to miss.
We let David pick out what he wears every day — it’s part of giving him ownership and responsibility in as many areas as we can. Yesterday, he decided he wanted to wear my coat with his pants. We laughed so hard and he wore it around for a bit!! 🙂
I’ve been eating this breakfast on repeat. 2 eggs, 1/4 cup egg whites, 1/4 cup cottage cheese all scrambled together with fruit, cottage cheese, and sourdough on the side — 45 grams of protein to start the day!
I drove to Lebanon, TN on Friday to have a lunch date with Kathrynne (the office she works at is there!).
I don’t recall every going to Lebanon before and we loved their downtown square area!
We ate at Town Square Social and it was delicious!!
How cute is this restaurant??
We also went to this little bookstore and bought some used books.
They also had a big cart outside with free books!!
We bought some amazing cupcakes and bread pudding at Polly Sparrow Bakery!
I tried to get some great deals at Barnes & Noble this week, but instead this is what happened.
David is really interested in the coffee maker right now and helped Jesse make coffee this week. He has been so intently paying attention and soaking things up and is just learning so much right now!
I went to Sam’s Club for the first time in years this past week, thanks to the $20 membership deal!
Read all about my trip and see what I got here.
At the encouragement of my functional medicine doctor, I got a continuous glucose monitor to wear. It has been SO insightful and I’ve been nerding out on the data and learning so much about what works for my body!
After every basketball game, these two make a beeline for Silas and don’t want to let him go.
Kaitlynn and RJ joined us for one of Silas’s basketball games this week!
Micah and David found some new toys to play with this week! 🙂 See a video here that will likely make you giggle.
Our week did not end at all as we expected! Jesse and I were planning to go out of town for a special anniversary getaway on Saturday morning. Friday night, Micah started complaining a lot of his ear hurting and Kierstyn got a fever and started crying about her throat hurting. We took them into the pediatrician on Saturday morning and, sure enough, they both at strep and Micah had an ear infection!!
Instead of the romantic getaway in this really cool Yurt-like Arbnb Jesse was going to surprise me with, we had a “date” at the pediatrician’s office!! And we cancelled our weekend plans to stay home and care for our sick kiddos.
We were so grateful they got sick before we left, not after we were gone and were so grateful we felt that nudge to take them right in so we could get them on antibiotics. And, we were so grateful that the Airbnb hosts let us reschedule to another date at the last minute! We had a super chill and relaxing weekend at home… and now we get to look forward (again!) to our anniversary trip!
This one went viral this week. 🙂
Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness – Stephen has an incredible story of being raised by a dad who was very abusive but also a preacher and he shares really openly about how this impacted him and led to a life of drugs and alcohol. But then, Jesus got ahold of his heart and radically changed his life. This is a powerful story of redemption and forgiveness that really touched me deeply. I was honored to get to interview him on my podcast — that episode goes up this week! Stay tuned for it!
This week, I started listening to the audiobook recommended by a follower — Under the Magnolias (only 2 hours in and am engaged but have no idea where it’s going to lead!) — and also this podcast by Alli Worthington on Vision Over Resolutions.
I’m continuing to watch When Calls the Heart during some of my afternoon work time that I can easily do something else while working. I’m almost finished with season one (I’ve never watched the show before… can you believe it?) and am enjoying it, which has surprised me since it’s such a different show than the kind I usually enjoy!
We also watched The Pilgrim’s Progress with the younger kids this morning because we stayed home from church due to their sickness and it opened up so many doors of great discussion!
A Day In My Life – Welcome to a peek into my life! On Thursday, January 8, 2026, I chronicled my day on Instagram stories. So many people loved it, that I wanted to share it here on the blog, too, for those who missed it. See all the pictures and details and links here.
Gross vs. Net Income: Why It Matters (And How to Calculate It the Simple Way) – Understanding the difference between gross vs. net income is essential for budgeting. In this simple guide, you’ll learn what gross and net income really mean, why the difference matters, and how to calculate each the easy way.
How to Save Money FAST: Real, Doable Steps for Busy Families – Saving money doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. In this post, you’ll discover easy, realistic ways to save money fast and keep more cash in your pocket starting today.
65+ Frugal Date Night Ideas (FREE Printable List!) – Some of our favorite date nights over the years cost almost nothing and are the ones we still talk about. That’s why I created this FREE printable with 65+ cheap and free date night ideas — to help you connect, laugh, and make memories without stress, complicated reservations, or a big budget.
My first Sam’s Club shopping trip in *years*! – I never expected to get a Sam’s Club membership again, but after a few years of you all telling me that I really, really should check it out because I could save money by having one, when the $20 Sam’s Club membership offer came up, I decided to go for it! Check out this post to see what deals I found!
The week’s podcast episode is a follow-up to the episode where I shared why I’m not setting goals for 2026, and if you haven’t listened to that one yet, I recommend you do so first because it gives some important context for everything I’m sharing here.
Today, Jesse and I give you a peek into my “fun list” – the low-pressure, no-fail, creatively inspired approach I’m taking this year instead of traditional goals, and I am sharing how it’s already reshaping my life just eight days into 2026 (as of when we recorded this)!
I talk about the various ways that I have been learning to exist without constant urgency. Years of nonstop goal-chasing left my nervous system overworked, and letting go of that pace has forced me to ask, “Who am I without projects defining my worth?”
I share how sitting quietly, arriving early, and simply having space between tasks has actually been strangely calming and unexpectedly healing. We also dive into some very practical examples: everything from decluttering and organizing our home, creating better systems for the spaces which we already have, helping our kids take more ownership, to discovering joy in cooking, exploring new crafts like watercolor and embroidery, and simply enjoying small daily rituals like tea, walks, movies, and shows!
Along the way, I also reflect on how my fun list allows me to enjoy life without pressure—no measuring, no stress, just inspiration.
Listen in here as I share how I am approaching social media differently this year, letting Instagram be a life-giving place again, and how I’m enjoying reading fiction for the sake of enjoyment, not just achievement. I really hope this episode inspires you to experiment with your own fun list, give yourself permission to slow down, and find joy in both the small and creative moments of life! And if you have ideas for me to add to my Fun List, let me know!
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I never expected to get a Sam’s Club membership again, but after a few years of you all telling me that I really, really should check it out because I could save money by having one, when the $20 Sam’s Club membership offer came up, I decided to go for it!
It was so easy to get the $20 membership online! It just took a few minutes to do. Then, you just go to the membership desk in-store and get your official Sam’s Club card. I added Jesse onto my account for free, too!
I went on my first Sam’s Club shopping trip on Thursday night around 6:15 p.m. and I decided that was a GREAT time to shop because there was hardly anyone at the store! The lady at the customer service desk told me that it was almost empty but many times throughout the week, the store will be packed with people!
I felt pretty proud of this card! Like, I’m official or something! 🙂 (Years and years ago, Jesse and I had a Sam’s Club membership because we had our merchant account — the account that allowed us to accept credit cards from customers for products — through them and one of the perks of that was having a membership. We didn’t keep out membership once we switched to another merchant account.)
I asked my audience to share what deals they highly recommend buying at Sam’s Club in this post, and one of the number one items suggested was the rotiserrie chicken! It’s just $4.98 so I absolutely grabbed one up!
This was really an exploratory trip for me to familiarize myself with the store, compare prices, and see what deals I found. I only had about 20 minutes to shop, but since there was hardly anyone at the store, I was able to make it through the majority of the store. I’m looking forward to going back again soon — likely this coming week — to search more thoroughly for deals and see what great prices I may have missed the first time!
I was really excited with the deal on cottage cheese — 3 lbs for just $5.88!!
And of course I had to stop at the free sample machine and get a free sample!
I also picked up some Bare Chicken Bites. We love these and this price was a little less than the best deal I can get at Kroger on sale!
The price I was most excited about was the Greek yogurt deal! We go through a LOT of Greek yogurt, especially since it’s one of David’s favorite foods and he usually has a big bowl at least once a day. You could get 3 lbs for $4.76! Aldi has a tub half this size for $3.76, so this is definitely a great deal!
I also picked up a 10-lb bag of sugar because we were almost out for $7.88. Here’s everything I bought above — my total (with tax) was right above $40!
Overall, I was so happy with the deals I found and that was just in 20 minutes! Now, I will say that there were a lot of items that weren’t good deals compared to what I pay at Aldi or Kroger. In addition, I see where it would be easy to get distracted with all of the sales on clothes and appliances and who knows what else they have in the middle section (I didn’t go there!) and end up spending WAY more than you would just shopping at a grocery store.
However, if you are careful, intentional, and strategic, I think you can definitely save money by shopping at Sam’s Club — and that the $20 membership fee will quickly pay for itself and then a lot more in the savings!
What are your honest thoughts? Do you have a Sam’s Club membership? Do you save money by shopping there? I’d love to hear!
Some of our favorite date nights over the years cost almost nothing and are the ones we still talk about. That’s why I created this FREE printable with 65+ cheap and free date night ideas — to help you connect, laugh, and make memories without stress, complicated reservations, or a big budget.
One of the best things I said “yes” to in 2025 was spending more intentional time with Jesse. Most of our dates were simple. Many were very inexpensive or even free, but it was so special to prioritize more time for togetherness!
If you’d love to do the same with your special someone… but the budget feels tight, childcare is tricky, or you’re simply exhausted, we made a printable for you.
When you download the FREE Frugal Date Night Ideas printable, you’ll have:
No time-intensive planning. No expensive nights out. Just easy ideas you can actually follow through on.
And because I know date night can sometimes feel like pressure (spend more! plan more! do more!), I wanted to give you something that helps you slow down, laugh, and reconnect without the stress.
Because investing in your marriage doesn’t have to cost a lot.
Use it for a special celebration, weekly date nights, or whenever you need something fun to look forward to. You can circle your favorites, highlight seasonal ones, or even cut them into strips and draw one from a jar for a surprise date!
You can stay in with takeout and a board game, head out for a coffee date, take a sunset walk together, or more than 60 other ideas … you’ll always have another fun and easy idea ready!
Grab this FREE printable with 65 low-cost and free date ideas — sweet, simple ways to enjoy time together all year long.
This is such a beautiful dress!
Amazon has this Women’s Long Floral Maxi Dress for just $21.44 when you use the promo code 453NNMVO at checkout!
Choose from six colors in sizes S to XXL.
I LOVE this dress! I wore it for Easter last year and it’s just so pretty and elegant.
It’s perfect for spring or summer and so comfortable.
Valid through January 18, 2026, while supplies last.
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With these FREE Budget Goal Planning Worksheets, you’ll begin with the MOST IMPORTANT piece of goal-setting & then have space to track your steps!
Pamper yourself with this Elemis skincare set!
QVC has this Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream with Discovery Set on sale for only $95.98 shipped right now! Plus, new customers save an extra $20 off when you use promo code WELCOME20 at checkout, making it just $79.48 shipped!
This set includes the popular Pro-Collagen Marine Cream that retails for $98 alone so this is a fantastic deal for the 5-piece set! Choose from original, SPF, or ultra rich. The set includes:
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1-lb pkg Bacon – $4.45
1 jug Canola Oil – $3.09
1 16.9 oz jar Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – $7.25
1 box Crunchy Raisin Bran Granola – $2.69
1 box Honey Wheat Puffs – $2.29
2 dozen Eggs – $3.92
1 gallon Whole Milk – $2.98
1-lb pkg Bacon – $4.45
1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $3.29
1/2 gallon Oat Milk – $3.39
2 3-ct bags Multi-Colored Peppers – $4.78
1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.69
2 cans Green Beans – $1.50
1 bag Fresh French Green Beans – $2.29
1 3-lb bag Red Onions – $1.75
1 bag Spinach – $1.79
1 bag Organic Kale – $2.99
1 3-lb bag Carrots – $1.35
2 bags Classic Coleslaw – $3.78
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.89
1 head Cauliflower – $2.89
1 bag Mini Cucumbers – $1.89
1 pkg Broccoli Crowns – $2.66
1 large box Fruit Snacks – $3.99
1 bag Veggie Straws – $2.45
1 16-oz pkg Deli Meat – $3.99
1 jar Creamy Peanut Butter – $1.99
1 cvan Evaporated Milk – $0.95
1 pkg Cream Cheese – $1.45
2 pkgs Buns – $2.50
1 jar Chicken Bouillon – $1.79
Total: $93.16
2 Daiya Shredded Cheese – $5.49, used B1G1 Daiya Publix Digital Coupon plus received (2) $0.50/1 Daiya Ibotta Rebates – $1 Money Maker for 2 after Coupon and Rebates
2 bags Siete Chips – $5.49, plus received $0.50/2 Siete Chips Ibotta Rebate – $4.99 for 2 after Rebate
2 bags Quaker Rice Cakes – $2.79, received 2,000 points from Fetch ($2) – $0.79 for 2 after Rebate
4 pouches Chicken of the Sea Tuna – $4, plus received (4) $0.30/1 Chicken of the Sea Ibotta Rebates – $2.80 for 4 after Rebates
2 cans Pilllsbury Crescents – $2.79, used $1/2 Pillsbury Publix Digital Coupon – $1.79 for 2 after Coupon
1 box Special K Bars – $1.69, used $1/1 Printable – $0.69 after Coupon
2 jars Polaner All Fruit Jam – $4.45, received 300 points ($3) from Swagbucks – $1.45 for 2 after Rebate
2 jars Blue Diamond Nut Mix – $11.69, received (2) $4.50/1 Blue Diamond Nuts Ibotta Rebates – $2.69 for 2 after Rebates
1 box Siete Taco Shells – $2.89, received $1.50/1 Siete Taco Shells Ibotta Rebate – $1.49 after Rebate
1 Family-Size pkg Oreos – $2.94, received $0.50/1 Oreo Ibotta Rebate – $2.44 after Rebate
~ Received $5 Midweek Bonus from Ibotta
Total after Rebates and Coupons: $13.13
1 Chomps Meat Stick – $2.56, received $2.56/1 Chomps Ibotta Rebate – FREE after Rebate
2 Jimmy Dean Sausage – $7.94, received 350 points ($3.50) from Swagbucks and $1.50 back from Checkout51 – $2.94 for 2 after Rebates
2 Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage – $7.52, received 300 points ($3) from Swagbucks and $1.80 back from Checkout51 – $2.72 for 2 after Rebates
1 International Delight Pumpkin Cold Foam, reduced – $1.50
2 boxes Yoggies – $12.96, received 500 points ($5) from Swagbucks, (2) $1.60/1 Yoggies back from Checkout51 and 3,473 points from Merryfield ($3.47) – $1.29 for 2 after Rebates
Total after Coupons and Rebates – $8.45
Grocery Total for the Week: $114.74
Cereal, Oatmeal, Boiled Eggs, Pancakes
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Sliced Peppers, Apples, Veggie Straws x 2
PB & J on Buns, Chips, Grapes, Carrots, Yoggies x 2
Leftovers x 3
Zuppa Toscana, Easy Homemade Breadsticks
Egg Roll in a Bowl, Rice
Hamburger Vegetable Soup (using ground venison) with Shredded Cheese, Biscuits
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Broccoli
Lentil Soup, World’s Easiest Cornbread
Baked Potato Bar
Homemade Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad
This Wooden 4 Drawer Bathroom Cabinet is such a great deal!
Walmart has this Wooden 4 Drawer Bathroom Cabinet for just $57.49 shipped right now!
This is regularly $109.99 and is perfect for keeping the bathroom clutter free. Create a cleaner, tidier and more attractive bathroom space with this four drawer cabinet.
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Stop by Walmart on January 24th for product samples, health screenings, no-cost immunizations & more!
This FREE Walmart Wellness Event is one you won’t want to miss! Stop by January 24th to grab some free samples from leading brands such as Liquid I.V., Nature’s Truth, Ricola and so much more. Walk-ins are welcome for any health concerns from immunizations to common ailments and health screenings.
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