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If you need new boots, don’t miss this sale!
Woot! is having a sale on Hunter & Blundstone Boots and you can get up to 68% off!
There are lots of styles included in this sale but hurry – these will sell out.
Shipping is free for Prime members.
This is an amazing deal on this Shark Carpet Cleaner!
QVC has this Shark CarpetXpert Upright Carpet Cleaner with Formula for only $139.98 shipped! Plus, new QVC customers save an extra $20 off their first purchase with promo code HELLO20 at checkout — making it only $119.98 shipped!
This carpet cleaner helps eliminate odors, clean up spills, and break up stains with its PowerSpray nozzles. And it is regularly $230!
Valid through September 19, 2025, while supplies last.
Let me help you get your house cleaned up and ready to ENJOY in just TWO hours with this FREE 2-Hour House Cleaning Checklist!
If you need new pillows, this is a great deal!
Walmart has this Mainstays Memory Foam Bed Pillow, Standard/Queen, 2-Pack for only $16, making them $8 per pillow! Available in three colors.
These memory foam pillows are great for all sleeping positions and come with a removable, machine-washable cover.
Shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!). Also, have you heard of Walmart Hidden Clearance?! It’s like a secret treasure hunt!
Valid for a limited time only, while supplies last.
Score these Bauducco Chocolate Wafers for just $0.98!
Amazon has these Bauducco Chocolate Wafers in Chocolate for just $0.98 shipped when you check out through Subscribe & Save! Yum!!
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!
It’s Day 7 and 8 of the FREE 10-Day Decluttering Challenge! When you join, you’ll get a quick, 15-minutes project to do each day to build momentum and create a calmer, more peaceful home without adding more stress to your plate.
Before I show you pictures of what I decluttered on days 7 and 8, here are more details on the challenge…
I didn’t get a before picture, but I you can see a clip of me cleaning it out here (my 3-year-old saw it and said, “You were FAST!”!
The closet floor doesn’t look that different, but I went through all of the backpacks (we have different bags for different things — like one for baseball, one for drop-in daycare, etc.) and it felt SO good to have those all re-organized and cleaned out!
Go sign up for the challenge here! And just for fun — and to motivate you to join us for the challenge — if you do today’s challenge and fill out the form linked here, you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card I’m giving away at the end of the challenge!
Note: We may possibly share a few of the best entries over the course of the challenge, so by submitting the form, you are giving us permission to possibly post your entry. If you’d rather we don’t post it, please note that on your entry.
Click here to sign up for the challenge now — it’s completely FREE!
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Can you homeschool and work from home full-time? Absolutely!! While it can be challenging, these practical tips will be useful in helping you balance working from home and homeschooling.
Throughout the year, I’m regularly answering questions on money and/or budgeting. If you have a question you’d love for me to answer in an upcoming post, please submit it here.
This week’s question is:
“I want to homeschool and also keep up with my work-from-home job… but I cannot figure out when to get anything done. How do you make time to work without dropping the ball on school (or your sanity)?”
Thank you so much for your question! For many years when my older kids were little, I had to learn how to homeschool and work full-time from home. I’m no longer homeschooling, but when we were, I learned a lot about juggling lessons, life, and laptop time.
I’ve also gathered ideas from friends who homeschool and work from home. Every family is different and every season looks a little unique, so please take what serves you and leave the rest.
Here are seven practical strategies that consistently helped us balance working from home and homeschooling during that time, and still help many moms I know:
If early mornings are your jam, this can be gold. Those quiet 45–90 minutes can move the needle more than you think. Set out your coffee, water, and laptop the night before and write a sticky note with the top 1–2 tasks you’ll do first.
Commit to no inbox scrolling and no “warm-up.” If you’re not a morning person, try two early starts per week instead of daily. Consistency beats intensity.
After lunch, have everyone go to their own spot for independent activities: audiobooks, coloring, puzzles, reading, or a pre-approved educational show. Make “quiet bins” that only come out during this window so that this time feels special.
You can use a visual timer so kids can see the countdown. Guard this time like an appointment…because it is one! Even 45–60 focused minutes adds up when it happens most days.
Trade a morning or afternoon once a week. Your kids get a playdate; you get focused time. Keep it simple: agree on a few ground rules, pack easy snacks, and rotate houses. Put your heaviest tasks like writing, calls, budgeting, and deep work during this swap time. You’ll both feel the relief almost immediately.
If you have older kids, give them a short, specific assignment to supervise younger siblings: read aloud, build with blocks, set up a simple craft, or head to the backyard. Start with 30–45 minutes and increase as everyone learns the routine.
You can also offer a small reward to incentivize your helper like extra screen time, a later bedtime, or a small payment. Just be clear on the goal: “Your job is to keep everyone safe and happy in the playroom until the timer goes off.”
Choose (and protect!) two evenings — say Tuesday and Thursday. Let him handle dinner cleanup, baths, and bedtime. That way, you can head to a quiet corner with noise-canceling headphones and a short to-do list. Having these pre-decided “work nights” turns “someday” into “done.” Plan easy dinners, eat a make-ahead dinner you’ve already prepped, or use the slow cooker on those days to keep the night smooth.
Fresh air and free play can be a gift. Set up a “backyard basket” with chalk, bubbles, jump ropes, and balls. Work where you can see/hear them and set a check-in routine (“Come to the door when the timer dings.”). No yard? Try a fenced park with picnic tables and bring a hotspot, or plan offline work like outlining, editing, or planning so you can leave the Wi-Fi behind.
Some gyms offer childcare during certain hours. If yours does, use that time for a quick workout and then a focused work sprint in the lobby/café. Or skip the workout and work the whole block if that’s what this season needs. Keep a “work go-bag” packed with your laptop, charger, earbuds, and a printed task list so you’re ready to use every minute.
Your homeschool doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Your work rhythm doesn’t need to be fancy to be effective. Start small, protect your best windows, and keep tweaking until it fits your family and your current season. There will be messy days, and that’s normal. Just prioritize progress over perfection, always.
These 10 Flexible Side Hustles for Women are flexible, totally doable, outside-the-box ideas! 🙌
Wow! Don’t miss these HOT deals on Cotopaxi fleece!
REI has this Cotopaxi Men’s Abrazo Fleece Full-Zip Jacket for only $49.83 right now! This is an amazing discount on this brand and it is regularly priced $135. Shop quickly, because it will likely sell fast!
You can also get the Men’s Abrazo Half-Zip Fleece Jacket for only $39.83 (regularly $120)! Sizes are limited (XL, XXL, XXXL).
Shipping is FREE on orders over $60 or FREE with no minimum for Co-Op members. You can also choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
Valid for a limited time only.
These are amazing prices on Adidas shoes for the family!
For a limited time, Adidas is offering some great deals on Kid’s Adidas Grand Court shoes! Plus, use the promo code OFF15 to score an extra 15% off. Shipping is free for rewards members.
Get Adidas Grand Court 2.0 Kid’s Shoes as low as $15.30 shipped after code! This is such a great deal.
Valid for a limited time only.
Sign up below for your free Autumn activity pack filled with fun activities for kids ages 5-10! Includes word searches, coloring pages, mazes, and so much more!
These women’s athletic sneakers are such a great price!
Amazon has these Allshift Women’s Walking Shoes for only $17.99 when you “redeem” the 50% off coupon!
Sarah here — I bought a pair of these for my daughter’s school gym shoes and was impressed! And she reports that they are comfortable.
You can also get these Allswift Slip-On Athletic Shoes for only $17.99! Available in three colors.
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
These Beaded Initial Necklaces are fun, frugal gift ideas!
Amazon has these Beaded Initial Necklaces for only $3.99 after you save an extra 50% off automatically at checkout.
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
We’re always looking for new ways to better serve you, encourage you, and help you stretch your dollars further. That’s why we’re so excited to announce something brand new — and something we think you’re really going to love!
We’ve officially launched a Facebook Broadcast Channel! 🎉
What does that mean for you? It means you can now get our hottest deals sent straight to your Facebook Messenger inbox — no scrolling, no searching, just the good stuff! It’s like getting a quick text from a friend that says, “Hey! This deal is too good to miss!”
Our Facebook Broadcast Channel is like a one-way chat where we can send you quick updates — right into your Facebook Messenger inbox.
When you join our channel, you’ll receive a few messages a day featuring:
It’s a one-way communication tool, so you won’t be added to a noisy group chat or bombarded with notifications — just short, helpful updates from us to you.
We also promise to respect that this is your social inbox, and we won’t bombard you with a zillion alerts each day. We’ll be very selective and intentional in what we send you and how often!
Over the years, we’ve heard from so many of you who want a quick, easy way to see our top deals each day without having to scroll through social media or email. We hear you! We know it can be easy to miss a post, or for things to get buried in your inbox.
This channel lets us send you just the good stuff, in real time, so you can jump on the savings before things sell out (and with how fast some deals go, this is a big win!).
It’s super simple to sign up — you can join our Facebook Broadcast Channel here.
Once you join, you’ll start receiving a few quick messages a day with our hottest hand-picked deals. It’s totally free, easy to sign up, and you can unsubscribe at any time (but we think you’ll love it!).
We hope this new channel becomes a valuable and fun part of your day. Whether you’re a long-time reader or brand new to MoneySavingMom.com, we’re honored to share this space with you. It means so much to us that you trust us to walk alongside you in your money-saving journey.
Let us know if you join — we’d love to hear what you think and how we can make it even more helpful for you!
Don’t miss these hot deals on outdoor decor!
Lowe’s is having a big clearance sale on outdoor throw pillows and cushions for patio chairs and benches right now!
Here are a few deals we spotted…
Get these Allen + Roth with Stainmaster 2 -Pack Square Pillows for only $8.75 (regularly $34.98)! Available in two colors.
Get this Allen + Roth Stay Awhile Rectangular Pillow for only $5.75 (regularly $22.98)!
Get this Allen + Roth Crane Cascade Square Throw pillow for only $5 (regularly $19.98)!
Get this Allen + Roth Striped Blue Rectangular Lumbar pillow for only $5.75 (regularly $22.98)!
Get this Allen + Roth Striped Coastal Stripe Square Throw Pillow for only $6.50 (regularly $25.98)!
Get this Origin 21 Burnt Orange Woven Outdoor Decorative Pillow for only $5.75 (regularly $22.98)!
Get this Origin 21 Navy Woven Outdoor Pillow for only $5.75 (regularly $22.98)! Also available in black. Shop more outdoor pillow deals here.
Get Patio Chair and Bench Cushions for as low as $5.25! Choose from a variety of sizes, colors, and styles.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders $79 or more.
Valid for a limited time only.
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These Kid’s Winter Faux Fur Lined Short Boots are so cute!
Amazon has these adorable Kid’s Winter Faux Fur Lined Short Boots for only $24.78 when you use the promo code LOTC6JKD at checkout!
Choose from three color options in sizes 10 Toddler through 6 Big Kid.
Kierstyn recently got these boots and LOVES them! She’s excited to wear them in the cooler months.
Valid through September 11, 2025.
Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime to get free two-day shipping (and possibly one-day or same-day shipping!) with no minimum. If you’re not sure Prime is worth it, read this post for some helpful info to help you decide! And don’t forget you can sign up for Swagbucks to earn free gift cards to use on Amazon deals!
Hurry and score a hot deal on this Imaginext Jurassic World Scan & Glow Dino Playset!
Walmart has this Imaginext Jurassic World Scan & Glow Dino Playset for just $9.50 right now!
This is regularly $49.99 and has amazing reviews.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!). Also, have you heard of Walmart Hidden Clearance?! It’s like a secret treasure hunt!
Score a FREE Pack of HORMEL Pepperoni!
Hurry and sign up for a FREE Pack of HORMEL Pepperoni! This is available for the first 10,000 people.