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WooHoo! The FREE Moe’s Queso deal is back again this year!
Love queso? Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering FREE cup of Queso on September 20th! No purchase necessary.
Limit one free cup per person.
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Meal time just got so much easier!
Wow! This is a great price on these The Big One Backrests!
Kohl’s has these The Big One Backrest Pillows for as low as $15.99 right now! Here’s how:
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Use promo code REWARDS20 (20% off for Rewards Members)
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs.
As low as $15.99 after code
Hurry — these are selling out quickly!
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This hot stock up price on Elmer’s All Purpose Glue Sticks is back!
Amazon has these Elmer’s All Purpose School Glue Sticks (60 count) for only $11.36 shipped when you checkout through Subscribe & Save!
That’s just $0.19 per stick which is a great price.
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
Looking for an affordable video doorbell? Check out this hot deal!
QVC has this Arlo 2K Video Doorbell With Chime on sale for only $49.98 shipped right now! Plus, as a new customer, save an extra $20 off your first purchase when you use promo code HELLO20 at checkout — making it only $29.98!
Hurry — this is selling fast!
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Whoa! Don’t miss these amazing deals at GAP Factory!
Through September 16th, GAP Factory is offering an extra 60% off clearance items right now! No promo code needed – the price automatically drops at checkout.
Here are some deals you can get…
Get these GAP Kid’s Logo Sweatshirts for just $5.20!
Get these Kid’s Relaxed Gap Logo Zip Hoodies for just $6.80!
Get this Kid’s Oversized Vintage Soft Hoodie for just $6.80!
Get this GapKids × Disney Minnie Mouse Oversized Logo Sweatshirt for just $8!
Get this Gap Logo Sweatshirt for just $9.60!
Get this Gap Logo Sweatshirt for just $12!
Get this Vintage Soft Oversized Zip Hoodie for just $14!
Get this Relaxed Gap Logo Zip Hoodie for just $14!
Get this Gap Logo Hoodie for just $16!
Shipping is free on orders over $50.
Valid through September 16, 2025.
Thanks, Hip2Save!
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This Dual Pouch Keychain Wristlet Wallet is so cute and handy!
Amazon has this Dual Pouch Keychain Wristlet Wallet for only $9.49 after you save an extra 50% off automatically at checkout.
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Valid through September 13, 2025, while supplies last.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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