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Here’s an easy freebie at Walgreens!
You can get free Crest Toothpaste at Walgreens! Here’s how:
Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health Advanced Toothpaste – $5
Use $3/1 Walgreens e-coupon
Get $2.50/1 Ibotta cash back
Free after coupon
Here’s a great deal on this Stur Liquid Water Enhancer!
You can get Stur Liquid Water Enhancer for free plus overage at Target! Here’s how:
Stur Liquid Water Enhancers – $2.99 with Circle offer
Get $3.49 Ibotta cash back (Limit 1)
Free plus overage after cash back
Here’s a great stock up deal on these DenTek Kids Fun Flossers!
Amazon has these DenTek Kids Fun Flossers, Wild Fruit, 90 Count for just $1.81 shipped when you clip the 30% off e-coupon and check out through Subscribe & Save!
Or get this DenTek Triple Clean Advanced Clean Floss Picks, No Break & No Shred Floss, 150 Count for just $2.40 shipped when you clip the 30% off e-coupon and check out through Subscribe & Save!
Note: Once your order ships, you can go into your Amazon account and cancel your subscription if you don’t want recurring orders.
Stop by CVS to score Garnier Fructis Shampoo and Conditioner for less than a dollar!
You can get Garnier Fructis Shampoo and Conditioner for just $0.599 at CVS! Here’s how:
Buy 2 Garnier Shampoo/Conditioner at $4 each, Get $3 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/2 Garnier CVS e-coupon
Pay $5 out of pocket, Get $3 ECBs
$0.99 each after coupons and ECBs
Get a FREE Kinder Bueno Chocolate Bar!
Sign up for a FREE Kinder Bueno Chocolate Bar!
Thanks, Freebie Shark!
Feeling a bit blah about your home lately? Check out these free and frugal ideas to spruce up your home — perfect for when you’re craving something new but it’s not really in the budget!
Do you feel stuck or dissatisfied with your current home? Maybe wishing for something a little (or a lot!) bigger, a little newer, or a little better fit for your current lifestyle?
It’s tough to feel this way, especially when the housing market is high and your budget doesn’t quite match up!
Thanks to so many clever ideas from our Facebook tribe, we’ve compiled a helpful list of tips for when you’re in a house funk and find yourself wishing for something different.
Lost of these ideas are “quick fixes” that will instantly give you a little brighter view of your home — and many won’t cost you a cent!
Go through each room with a trash bag and donation bin and start tossing things you don’t need, want, use, or love. As you go, tidy up and organize each room — it might just feel like a new house by the end of the day!
(Psst! Want help decluttering? Download our FREE one-week decluttering guide!)
It’s fun to switch things up and you might be surprised how much different a room feels with a new arrangement (this is especially fun to do in kids’ bedrooms). Of course, you can always put everything back if you don’t find a new arrangement you like better.
Would it make sense to have a small bench and coat hook next to the front door for guests? Is there a way you can create more “concealed storage” for your kids’ toys? Could you display your children’s artwork in a way that’s both decorative and practical? Do you need more pantry storage? If so, can you create it in another room close to the kitchen?
You might not be able to solve all your issues right away, but you can at least start thinking about how your home functions currently and how you would ideally like it to function better in the future.
If you have zero time, money, or energy to put into your home right now, you can still be grateful for the fact that you actually have a home.
Start a gratitude journal and list things you do love about your house — make it your goal to list at least one thing every day for a month!
Contact a group of friends, family, or neighbors and invite them to a “decor swap.” Everyone brings the decor items they are tired of and you can all take turns swapping for new-to-you items that might freshen up your space a bit!
Serve some yummy treats and make a fun afternoon out of it!
Sometimes, all you need is a good deep clean to bring out the beauty in your home again. Also, by spending a day scrubbing and cleaning, you might not keep wishing for a larger home! 🙂
Open the windows (if the weather is nice enough) and enjoy a fresh breeze blowing through your freshly deep-cleaned home!
Look through your stash and light something seasonal in a scent you love. It will soon fill your entire house with a lovely smell!
If you don’t have any candles on hand, you might consider making this easy stovetop potpourri.
If you’re feeling a little cooped up or are going stir-crazy, get outside and go for a walk.
You could also go fishing, hiking, to a local park for a picnic, or even leave for a long weekend and go camping.
Sometimes, being away from your home for a short while will help you remember how much you appreciate it.
Check out the clearance racks at your local home good stores and see if they have discounted hand towels you like. If so, buy a few and put them out in your kitchen and bathrooms for an instant face-lift!
If you have a garden, feel free to pick your own flowers — but if not, grab a bouquet on your next grocery run and enjoy the color and freshness they bring to your kitchen table.
Tip: You can get really cheap flowers at Aldi, Walmart, or Trader Joe’s!
Look for mis-tint paints at your local Lowe’s or Home Depot. You can often get paint for super cheap this way and paint can go a long way in sprucing up the look of a room. Some ideas:
If you can sew, make new pillow covers, curtains, or even slipcovers. You could use thrift store sheets or curtains if you don’t want to spend money on expensive fabrics.
If you’re looking for new furniture, you can save a bunch of money by purchasing used from Facebook Marketplace, thrift stores, or even yard sales.
If you have discount home stores in your area (like Habitat Restores) you might be able to find paint, tile, or other building materials at cheap prices, too!
You’ll save a bunch of money by learning to do things yourself — YouTube videos and Pinterest boards can be super helpful!
Make several small improvements that have been on your list for a while — for example, replace a leaky faucet, fix a squeaky door hinge, replace burned out lightbulbs, change batteries in your smoke alarms, trim the bushes in the front of your home, etc.
Over time, all of these little fixes will make you feel a lot better about your home!
Pick a corner in your house and turn it into your own little retreat. Find a cute chair at a thrift shop or garage sale and then add fun items to personalize that corner (bookshelf, books, candle, plant, throw blanket, etc.).
It can be a space just for you, even if it’s just a corner in your bedroom or a spare closet!
Get a FREE week of our step-by-step guide!
This is a great deal on a storage bench!
QVC has this Sorbus Storage Bench Chest Ottoman with Cover on sale for $52.98 shipped. Plus, new customers can use code HELLO20 to score $20 off your first purchase — making this just $32.98 shipped!!
Choose from five different colors.
Valid through September 16, 2024, while supplies last.
Stock up on granola bars with this great deal!
Amazon has this Cascadian Farm Organic Sweet & Salty Peanut Pretzel Granola Bars, 5 Bars for only $2.20 shipped when check out through Subscribe & Save! This is a great price on this brand!
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!
2 gallons Milk – $5.06
1 32-oz carton Half and Half – $2.49
Corn on the Cob – Free from a church friend
1 3-lb bag Pink Lady Apples – $3.59
3 Avocados – $1.47
1 bunch Organic Bananas – $1.58
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.49
1 Broccoli – $2.69
1 Cauliflower – $2.99
1 pkg Romaine Hearts – $2.99
1 pkg Hot Dog Buns – $0.69
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $0.69
1 pkg Potato Chips – $2.19
1 5-lb bag Flour – $2.19
1 32-oz pkg Spaghetti Noodles – $2.09
1 16-oz bag Egg Noodles – $1.99
1 bag Chocolate Chips – $2.49
2 pkgs boneless Chicken Breasts ($2.29/lb) – $23.66
3 dozen Eggs – $4.74
2 16-oz pkgs Deli Meat – $9.98
3 jars Pasta Sauce – $3.57
2 16-oz pkgs Shredded Cheese – $9.98
1 Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.79
1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.99
Total: $96.39
1 Bobo Bites – $3.50, used $2/1 Bobo Publix digital coupon – $1.50 after coupon
2 boxes Toaster Strudels – $3.73, used (2) $1/1 Pillsbury Publix digital coupon, plus received 750 points from Fetch – $0.98 for 2 after coupons and rebate
2 boxes Annies Snacks – $5.39, used $1/1 Annie’s Publix digital coupon , plus received (2) $0.50/1 Annie’s Ibotta rebate – $3.39 for 2 after coupon and rebates
1 Suja Protein Shake – $4.49, FREE after rebate
1 Finish – $4.09, used $3/1 Finish Publix digital coupon, plus received $2/1 Finish Ibotta rebate – $0.91 Money Maker after coupon and rebate
1 Perfect Bar – $2, FREE after rebate
12 Oui Yogurts – $14.40, used (2) $0.50/5 Yoplait Publix digital coupon, plus received $5 from Spoonable Rewards (I already had a few dollars towards the $15 from a previous purchase) – $8.40 for 12 after reward
4 Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce + 1 Seasoning – $5.77, used $1/2 Old El Paso Publix digital coupon, $0.75/2 Old El Paso Publix digital coupon, plus received $2.05 Old El Paso Ibotta rebates – $1.97 for 5 after coupons and rebates
2 Essentia Water – $2, used $1.50/2 Essentia Publix digital coupon, plus received (2) $0.50/1 Essentia Ibotta rebates – $0.50 Money Maker after coupon and rebates
~ Used $5 Spoonable Rewards Coupon from last week
Total after Coupons and Rebates: $9.83, plus I received $5 to use on my next purchase
Grocery Total for the Week: $106.22
Cereal, Oatmeal, Smoothies, Fried/Scrambled/Boiled Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Fruit, Yogurt
Deli Meat/Cheese Sandwiches (using bread or buns), Chips, Apples, Carrots x 3
Leftovers x 4
Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheesy Italian Bread (recipe coming soon!)
Venison Roast in the Crockpot, Mashed Cauliflower, Tossed Salad, Biscuits
Cheese Pizza, Tossed Salad
Baked Parmesan Chicken Breasts (recipe coming soon!), Broccoli, Creamy Milk Rice
Venison Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Corn on the Cob
Spaghetti, Easy Homemade French Bread, Green Beans
Chicken Pot Pie, Tossed Salad
Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!
This Fall reading chart is so cute!
Download this free printable Leaf by Leaf Fall Reading Chart for a fun way to encourage reading this fall!
Have you ever shopped at the online discount Martie Grocery store? I recently discovered it and LOVE it!
If you’ve followed for any length of time, you know how much of a fan I am of discount food stores. Every time I mention the discount food store we love to go to when we’re traveling through Missouri, people will reach out and say they wish they could find something similar in their area.
While some areas do have similar discount food stores, I know many do not. So when my sister texted me to ask if I’d heard of this company called Martie, an online discount grocery store, I knew I had to check it out and possibly do a review!
I placed an order within a few days and was so impressed with the selection on the Martie website. They advertise that most of their prices are 40-70% off retail and I found that to be pretty true.
There are some things that aren’t great deals compared to what you might find on sale in-store, but if you typically buy organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, or allergen-friendly items, you’ll likely find some really great deals on the site. I recommend sorting by price to see the lowest priced deals!
Since this is an online discount store, you’ll never know for sure what they’ll have in stock, they do limit some purchases, and all items are usually expiring within a few weeks to a few months.
But if you’re like me and don’t necessarily see expiration dates on shelf stable items as hard and fast rules and/or you can use items up or stick them in the freezer, you will love digging through what’s on the Martie site!
They offer daily deals and last chance deals. They also have labels on a lot of items telling you how much the discount is off the retail price.
If you’re curious about what I got in my first order and some of the prices, check out the screenshots above! I got SO many great items!
*Shipping is free on any $50+ order, though you may need to pay a $1.99 handling fee and/or an additional shipping charge if you live far away from one of their shipping centers.
Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!
Oh my goodness! This Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set is adorable!
Walmart has this Melissa & Doug Wooden Beauty Salon Play Set With Vanity and Accessories (18 pcs) for just $25 right now (regularly $46.44)! Plus, you’ll receive $10 in Walmart cash back making it just $15.
This 18-piece set includes a sturdy white and pink vanity with mirror and storage drawer. The wooden pieces include a hair dryer, hair spray, hair straightener, flip-top lotion bottle, lipstick, two nail polish bottles, blush, makeup brush, eye shadow and applicator, comb, and brush.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!).
Wow! This is a great deal on this Under Desk Walking Pad!
Amazon has this Under Desk Treadmill Walking Pad for just $87.99 shipped when you clip the $12 off e-coupon!
This is regularly $239.99 and has great reviews.
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!
Don’t miss this great price on this Conair Barbershop Series Professional No-Slip Grip 20-Piece Haircut Kit
Walmart has this Conair Barbershop Series Professional No-Slip Grip 20-Piece Haircut Kit for only $11.64 right now! This is regularly $32.98 and such a great deal!
Valid for a limited time only.
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!).
This is a great price on this backpack!
Walmart has this Eastsport Emerson Backpack for just $9.97 right now! Available in two colors.
Hurry — this deal likely won’t last long!
Choose free in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs. Or shipping is free on orders over $35 (or sign up with Walmart+ to get free shipping on all orders, no minimum!).