Here’s a fun free event at Sam’s Club that you don’t want to miss!
Stop by Sam’s Club on April 20th for the Sam’s Club Birthday Celebration Event!
This free event will include mouthwatering samples, exclusive Scan & Go deals, and so much more!
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Here’s a fun free event at Sam’s Club that you don’t want to miss!
Stop by Sam’s Club on April 20th for the Sam’s Club Birthday Celebration Event!
This free event will include mouthwatering samples, exclusive Scan & Go deals, and so much more!
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Join Jesse and I this week as we sit down together for a personal episode where we tackle some burning questions submitted by followers on Instagram and share some life updates. (Including a story about a recent travel mishap where we ended up locked out of our own house at 2 a.m.!!)
We kick things off by discussing our recent trip to Kansas for Easter — our first time to fly with all three younger kids in over a year. We went to a goat farm, connected with friends we hadn’t seen in a long time, and got to spend a lot of wonderful time with family. We also talk about a book I’m reading aloud to the kids, a tea I’m loving, and a freebie we launched recently.
And then we dive into your questions on marriage. We reflect on our marriage journey, sharing advice and revelations from over two decades together. We talk about daily flirting, how our lives have taken very different paths than we ever envisioned, how we’ve grown and learned to work together, whether Jesse has always been a nerd, who makes the meals, and much more. If you enjoy a peek behind-the-scenes of our life, you don’t want to miss this fun episode!
Also, don’t forget to check out my newly launched 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home resource! (And use code PODCAST to save!!)
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[0:35] – Jesse and I are excited for a lighthearted episode answering Instagram followers’ marriage-related questions!
[1:55] – All the details on our recent trip to Kansas, including how our three younger kids did on the trip.
[5:40] – How we ended up locked out of the house at 2 a.m.!
[8:09] – A listener responding to our 1900s episode shared about having a car phone in the 1990s for safety concerns.
[9:29] – I have been enjoying Lemon Loaf Tea from TAZO, despite not typically liking lemon tea.
[10:26] – The little kids are loving Farmer Boy a book from the Little House series.
[13:25] – Before we dive into the questions, check out our free Simplified Home Checklists on our website!
[15:13] – Jesse and I have been married for twenty-two years in January.
[15:54] – Flirt daily; it’s amazing how something so simple keeps the connection strong.
[17:33] – The hardest (but most important words!) to say in a marriage.
[23:55] – Who does the cooking at our house?
[24:52] – How nerdy was Jesse when we met?
[27:07] – How did we know how big we wanted our family to be?
[29:49] – In 21 years, we’ve cultivated an intuitive bond, anticipating each other’s needs and openly addressing frustrations to improve our communication
[32:11] – Approach situations from a place of love, not opposition, with each other’s best interests at heart.
[32:56] – When overwhelmed, I confide in Jesse, who offers support or a listening ear; gratitude and encouragement nurture our bond.
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These are great stock-up deals on Starbucks Coffee K-Cups!
Wow! Amazon has this Starbucks French Roast 60 Count K-Cup Coffee Pods for $20.20 shipped when you clip the $6.67 off e-coupon under “One-time Purchase” AND clip the 20% off coupon under “Subscribe & Save” 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.
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We’re excited to roll out a brand new feature called What I Got Wednesday — where we share some of the best savings submitted to us by readers!

Check out the deal Kara scored on wallpaper!
“We bought a fixer upper four years ago. It is a very small house and I thought wallpaper would be excellent in the dining nook of the kitchen. The space needed something visually interesting that didn’t take up any space since the bench for the table touches this wall. I am part of a Buy Nothing group in my neighborhood (buynothingproject.org) where we give and receive items for free. One day someone offered five rolls of Serena & Lily wallpaper that they had bought and then decided not to use. She gave it to me and I couldn’t be more thrilled how it turned out. $640 saved!”
We had a couple of other great submissions from readers who scored great deals. Check them out below!

Ilana got cash back on gas:
“I have $29.65 in my Upside app from using it when I gas up! Sam’s Club is usually the cheapest around, but sometimes I can’t stop there, so I make sure to stop somewhere that will give me cash back. Sometimes it’s as much as 10 cents to the gallon!”
Psst! You can sign up for the Upside app here.

Sarah got some great savings on snacks:
“I got $15 off a $35 purchase through Amazon of General Mills snacks for my family!”
Thank you so much to these readers for sharing your savings with our community! How inspiring!!

Want to submit your savings for a chance to be featured? Simply go HERE and fill out the form! Each week, we’ll pick a few of the best submissions to be featured.
(And we might even throw in a fun little surprise for you if you’re picked! Free coffee, anyone?!)
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{Still smiling after being out of the country for 10 days and just having traveled for over 24 hours straight!}
This week’s podcast guest is Kaitlynn (my 16-year-old!) who is here to discuss the details of her unforgettable trip to Singapore and Indonesia! Join us as Kaitlynn shares exclusive insights into her trip, talks about why she chose to go on this trip, and all the highlights (and a few lowlights) of the experience.
The trip started out rocky with a delayed flight that caused their group to miss their a 17.5-hour flight to Singapore and end up stranded in San Francisco at 2 am in the morning! Kaitlynn recounts some of the things she felt and learned and some unexpected fun in the midst — including impromptu volleyball games in airport terminals! She also shares how the unexpected adventures brought more camaraderie.
In Indonesia, they spent time in a remote fishing village helping build a retaining wall, in addition to a Survivor Challenge and a hike in the jungle. In Singapore, they got to enjoy the bustling city life and vibrant culture while exploring the city. Some of her favorites from her time there were the rooftop restaurant and iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands and the electronic Supertrees.
We close out the episode with Kaitlynn reflecting on the lessons learned and the lasting friendships forged.
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[0:35] – Kaitlynn joins us talk about her trips to Indonesia and Singapore!
[2:49] – Tight layovers, flight delays, and being unexpectedly stuck in San Fransisco.
[8:48] – Indonesia and Singapore were stark contracts to each other.
[10:26] – What their accommodations were like, helping at the village, and the intense heat and humidity.
[18:25] – An exciting jungle hike, including a waterfall, an ankle sprain, monkeys, and heat exhaustion.
[20:52] – Singapore was a whole different, modern world.
[26:56] – Chinatown and Starbucks where she had an excellent chai.
[29:42] – Kaitlynn reflects on the trip and highlights stark financial contrasts between Singapore and remote villages
[33:27] – Despite challenges, Kaitlynn embraced Philippians’ message: refrain from complaining and foster faith and gratitude.
[35:55] – I am excited to announce 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home, a step-by-step guide to help you clear out the clutter and get more organization in your home and lives! Use the code PODCAST for a special deal!
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The much anticipated 2024 Solar Eclipse is on Monday, April 8th! Don’t miss these great deals you can score at local stores near you! {Psst! Don’t forget about all the other great restaurant deals we regularly post!}

Monday, April 8th, you can score some fun deals in celebration of Eclipse Day!
Burger King – Score Buy One, Get One Free Whoppers from April 8th-15th! Just text ECLIPSE to 251251 to receive the deal.
Pizza Hut – Get any large pizza for just $12 on Monday, April 8th! Valid for carryout, dine-in and delivery.
Marco’s Pizza – Customers can get 50% off any pizza from April 8th-14th when you use the promo code ECLIPSE with orders made online and in the app.
Raising Cane’s – Those in the “Path of Toast-tality” – where the full eclipse can be viewed – will receive a FREE Texas toast with every Combo purchased at one of the 190+ Restaurants along the path.
Sunchips – In honor of this event, SunChips is releasing a limited-edition bag that combines the brightness of the sun with the spicy cheese of the moon and you can get a FREE bag! Just like the total eclipse, this offer will only be available for a few minutes on April 8th.
Insomina Cookies – Fans can get one free classic cookie with a $5 purchase in-store or online on April 8th!
Chili’s – Customers who order an adult entrée on either April 7th or 8th can score a free appetizer when they use the code APPCLIPSE at checkout. Valid for all in-restaurant and to-go orders.
Jack in the Box – Jack in the Box will offer a special Buy One Jumbo Jack Burger, Get One Free deal on April 8th! The offer is valid for any new or existing members of its Jack Pack loyalty program.
Dippin Dots – Customers can get 25% off any order on April 8th with promo code ECLIPSE25 at checkout.
Know of any other Eclipse Day deals? Let us know in the comments below!
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If you need kitchen appliances and more, be sure to shop these hot deals!
Wow! Right now, Walmart is having a huge Kitchen Sale where you can score all sorts of great deals! Here are a few we spotted…
Get this Gourmia 8 Qt Digital Window Air Fryer with 12 One-Touch Presets for just $59 shipped (regularly $99)!
Get this Cuisinart Automatic 1.5 Qt Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker for just $28.80 (regularly $69)!
Get this KitchenAid Stainless Steel 10 Piece Pots and Pans Set for just $85.91 shipped (regularly $189.99)!
Get this Chefman 2-Slice Digital Pop-Up Toaster for just $13.89 (regularly $24)!
Get this KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer for just $218.96 shipped (regularly $449.95)!
Get this Ninja Foodi Neverstick Essential Stainless 11-Piece Cookware Set for just $98.85 shipped (regularly $199)!
Get this Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker for just $165 shipped (regularly $199)!
Get this Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 Plus, Toaster Oven for just $60 shipped (regularly $169)!
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!).
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Here’s a way to save money at Dave & Buster’s!
Through April 14th, Dave & Buster’s is offering a free kids meal and a $5 Power Card when you purchase an adult food item of $11.99 or more!
Limit in-store only.
Psst! Don’t forget you can get a great deal on a discounted Dave & Buster’s Arcade Card!
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Looking for the best way to save money at home? Or just looking for ways to add a little wiggle room to your budget? Check out this HUGE list of 55+ ideas you can start implementing TODAY!

I’m always looking at ways to save money around our house — ideas that won’t require tons of effort, but offer a good return on my time investment.
Many little things can indeed add up to big savings, and thanks to great advice from our Facebook followers, we’ve compiled a bunch of simple ways you can save more from home!

Psst! Need help with menu planning? Check out our FREE week of menu planning completely done for you!
1. Plan a week of meals based on ONLY what you have in the house — you’ll save a bunch on groceries that week! We call this an “Eat from the Pantry Challenge” at our house and it’s fun to get creative and see how long you can stretch what you already have on hand!
2. Stick to the grocery list after you make it. Avoid impulse buys!
3. Eat meatless meals one day per week (or more if you can).
4. Drink tap water instead of other expensive beverages.
5. Brew your own coffee at home (you can even use fancy creamers — it’s still way cheaper than buying coffee at a coffee shop every day!)
6. Add a little extra rice, pasta, beans, or legumes to your soups and casseroles to stretch the meals a bit further.
7. Turn leftover veggies into soup. Store them in your freezer until you’re ready to make soup!
8. Use a slow cooker as often as possible to save on electricity. (Plus, you’ll save lots of time in the kitchen!)
9. Buy snacks and ingredients in bulk (not individually packaged).
10. Eat leftovers for lunch instead of going out or making another meal. You can also eat leftovers for dinner once per week!
11. Buy meat in bulk from the butcher or local farmer (like a quarter of a cow). The upfront expense is more, but much cheaper in the long run.
12. Take brown bag lunches for school and work, instead of getting hot lunch or going out to eat.
13. Cook and bake from scratch when possible to save on costly pre-packaged foods. Try your hand at homemade breads and snacks. This can save you SO much money!
14. If you enjoy hosting events at your home, stick with desserts or snacks instead of providing a full meal. Hospitality doesn’t have to break the budget.
15. Eat at home as much as possible. Avoid takeout. Need help with meal ideas to so that you avoid takeout? Grab our FREE list of 60+ Super Quick Meal Ideas!
16. Plant a garden and grow your own food!
17. Try making freezer meals ahead of time with ingredients that you bought on sale at rock bottom price. (You can also freeze many individual ingredients for later use.)
18. Shop at ALDI. Many families swear by ALDI prices, even with how much grocery prices have risen over the years. (We personally love ALDI and have used it for years and years!)

19. Hang dry your clothing instead of using a dryer. This will save on your electric or gas bill, plus extend the life of your clothing!
20. Use cold water to wash your clothes to save on your electricity bill.
21. Wear clothing 2 or 3 times before washing.
22. Open the door on your dishwasher during the dry cycle. The heat/steam that has accumulated while washing will dry your dishes.
23. Make your own cleaning products and laundry detergent — it saves money and reduces chemicals in your home!
24. Use vinegar as a cheap way to clean almost everything!
25. Reuse plastic grocery bags for your small trash cans.
26. Change your furnace filter regularly to keep it clean and so the HVAC system doesn’t need to work as hard.

27. Only wash your hair every 2-3 showers to save on product. (I only wash my hair once per week!)
28. Use up sample size or travel size products before buying more full size products.
29. Watch YouTube videos to learn how to do haircuts at home for your spouse, kids, and even pets. You’ll save a ton in the long run!
30. Buy thrift store clothing and have fun altering it or tweaking it at home to create something unique.
31. Try an at-home hair color kit from the drugstore instead of paying for an expensive salon visit.
32. Do your own nails at home.
33. Take care of your health! Eat nutritiously and get daily exercise — you’ll save a bunch on medical bills later.

34. Cut the cable. Cancel subscriptions and memberships you don’t need or don’t use as often as you thought you would.
35. Use a “dumb phone” instead of paying for an expensive smart phone and monthly data usage.
36. Contact your utility companies and ask for a discount or lower rate. You’d be surprised how much you might save!
37. Try a smaller phone company instead of a big name company. They often have reduced rates that are more affordable.
38. Keep your home a few degrees cooler in the winter and a few degrees warmer in the summer to save on utilities.
39. Turn off all lights and unplug appliances when not in use.
40. Turn the heat down (or off) at night (depending on where you live).
41. If you have a programmable thermostat, set it to a schedule.
42. Open the windows to cool off the house when possible.
43. Learn to do maintenance and home repairs on your own. (Try YouTube!)

44. Sell things you don’t need on Facebook Marketplace, on Ebay, or by hosting a garage sale.
45. Buy store brands instead of brand-name products.
46. Shop the sales. You can find just about anything you need on sale at some point. It’s very rare you should have to pay full price for groceries, clothing, personal care items, household items, etc.
47. Use coupons and savings apps. Though couponing has changed over the years, you can still save quite a bit of money using mobile coupons and savings apps like Swagbucks, Fetch Rewards, Ibotta, and more!
48. Use “junk mail” envelopes the next time you want to mail something. (Instead of buying brand new envelopes.)
49. Use “scrap” paper for printing.
50. Keep your paperwork and bills organized so you can immediately detect if there’s a financial issue.
51. Trade babysitting with neighborhood families.
52. Group errands into one chunk of a day to save time and gas.
53. Do your own yard work and snow clearing instead of hiring it out.
54. Enjoy at-home activities like reading, playing games, a bonfire, movie night, etc. instead of going out. You can have so much frugal fun at home together as a family without having to spend a lot of money!
55. Walk, run, or exercise with neighbors instead of joining a gym and paying the membership fee.
56. Just stay home (instead of shopping or going to a restaurant or out for coffee). Staying home in and of itself can save you so much money in the long run!
57. Challenge yourself (and your family) to a “no-spending period” (a day, a week, a month) where you don’t spend anything other than absolute necessities (utility bills, gas for the car, food, etc.).
58. Track spending and budgeting. You’d be amazed how much money you can save simply by tracking what you actually spend and discovering where all your money is going each month.

Meal time just got so much easier!
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We’re excited to roll out a brand new feature called What I Got Wednesday — where we share some of the best savings submitted to us by readers!

Check out the deal Tammy scored on clothes for her college aged daughter! Wow!
“My daughter is a college freshman at a large university. They wear Altar’d state and Lululemon. I love these brands but as a family of five can’t always afford it! When she was home for break we found some great deals for a reasonable price! I also found a few items similar to name brands that she can wear! The peach dress is from JCPenney for $59 but marked down to $39 – plus, I had rewards! The pink and white dress is from Dillards and I paid $69 but it’s much cheaper than similar items. The white jacket is an Amazon brand but lasts and is similar to Lululemon. It was only $30 on Amazon!“
We had a couple of other great submissions from readers who scored great deals. Check them out below!

Etelvina scored the FREE Easter Lego Set that we posted a few weeks ago:
“I bought the Easter Lego toy from Walmart & saved $15.99!”

Heather got a great deal on Adidas shoes:
“I just bought three pairs of adult Adidas shoes for only $94.60, including tax! I saw the deal you posted and knew I needed to check it out. I’m always on the lookout for good prices on shoes for teenage boys and my own pair of athletic shoes are wearing out. After using the 50% off code on top of the sale, as well as getting free shipping, I scored a great deal! I had $80 in my PayPal account from my friend who paid me back that way from something I ordered for her last month, so only $14.61 went on my credit card. Of course that’s including girl math, but it still feels great!”
Psst! The shoes are now sold out, but there are still TONS of deals on Adidas clothing available in this sale.
Thank you so much to these readers for sharing your savings with our community! How inspiring!!

Want to submit your savings for a chance to be featured? Simply go HERE and fill out the form! Each week, we’ll pick a few of the best submissions to be featured.
(And we might even throw in a fun little surprise for you if you’re picked! Free coffee, anyone?!)
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Love drug store shopping each week? Don’t miss these GREAT deals Brigette grabbed this week at CVS and Walgreens!

All of my coupons are from the CVS app. I highly recommend it if you don’t have it already! Just log in to your account and clip the coupons you want, and they automatically come off in the store. There are CVS store coupons and manufacturer coupons to clip on the app – and you can stack them on the same product.
2 Nivea Body Wash – $12.98
Receive $7 ECB’s when you buy 2
Used $5/2 Nivea CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $3/2 Nivea CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
= $4.98 for 2 total out of pocket ($2.02 Money Maker for 2 after ECB’s!)
2 boxes Frosted Flakes – $3.98
Used $1.50/1 Kelloggs CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
= $1.48 for 2 total out of pocket
2 boxes Nature Valley Granola Bars – $3.98
Used $0.50/2 Nature Valley CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Received $1/2 Nature Valley Ibotta Rebate
= $3.48 for 2 total out of pocket ($2.48 for 2 after Rebate!)
3 Oral-B Toothbrushes – $11.97
Receive $5 ECB’s when you buy 3
Used $5/3 Crest/Oral-B CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $1/1 Crest/Oral-B CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
= $5.97 for 3 total out of pocket ($0.97 for 3 after ECB’s!)
2 Nexxus ($10.98) + 2 Aussie ($9.98) + 1 Tide ($12.99) – $33.95
Receive $10 ECB’s when you spend $30 on select items
Used $10/2 Nexxus CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $3/2 Aussie CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $3/1 Tide CVS digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $2 off select Hair Care items CVS digital coupon
= $15.95 for 5 total out of pocket ($5.95 for 5 after ECB’s!)
Total: $31.86 plus tax
Paid with $20 ECB’s from previous weeks plus $10 Extra Care Plus Monthly Bonus
Total Paid Out Of Pocket: $0.91 plus I received $22 ECB’s and $1 Rebate!

All of my coupons are from the Walgreens app. I highly recommend downloading it if you haven’t already. You can clip both Manufacturer’s and Store coupons and stack them together on the same item.
2 Dove Shampoo – $8
Receive $3 Register Rewards when you buy 2
Used $2/1 Dove Walgreens digital manufacturer’s coupon
Received $2/1 Shopmium Rebate
= $6 for 2 total out of pocket ($1 for 2 after Register Rewards and Rebate!)
2 L’Oreal Elvive – $9
Used $4/2 Elvive Walgreens digital manufacturer’s coupon
Used $2/2 Elvive Walgreens digital store coupon
= $3 for 2 total out of pocket
3 Oral-B Toothbrushes – $9
Receive $3 Register Rewards when you buy 3
Used $5/3 Oral-B Walgreens digital manufacturer’s coupon
= $6 for 3 total out of pocket ($1 for 3 after Register Rewards!)
2 Colgate Toothbrushes – $9
Receive $4 Register Rewards when you buy 3
Used $4/2 Colgate Walgreens digital manufacturer’s coupon
= $5 for 2 total out of pocket ($1 for 2 after Register Rewards!)
Total: $20 plus tax
Used $7/$30 Walgreens digital booster coupon
Paid with $5 Register Rewards from previous weeks
Total Paid Out Of Pocket: $15.45, plus I received $10 Register Rewards, $2 Rebate and $7.33 Walgreens Cash!
Did you do any drug store shopping this week? I’d love to hear what great deals you scored!
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My older sister, Brigette, shares her shopping trips and menu plans every week! You can go HERE to see all of her weekly menu plans and you can go HERE to read all about her family!

We have a lot of leftover meat from previous weeks, so my goal is to use that up this week and pull from the freezer stash of meat as needed.
2 gallons Whole Milk – $4.78
1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $3.29
1/2 gallon Almond Milk – $3.19
3 dozen Eggs – $6.18
1 pkg Pepperoni – $2.95
1 16-oz bag Deli Meat – $4.79
1 24-oz carton Cottage Cheese – $2.49
2 boxes Macaroni and Cheese – $1.18
1 family-size box Honey Nut Crispy Oats – $2.49
1 box Rice Squares – $2.75
1 family-size box Frosty Flakes – $3.45
1 2-lb box Elbow Macaroni – $1.88
1 jar Deli Mustard – $1.29
1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $1.59
2 bags frozen Broccoli Florets – $2.18
1 3-lb bag Red Onions – $2.15
1 3-ct bag Green Peppers – $2.19
1 3-ct bag Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.69
1 Pineapple – $1.49
1 bag Organic Romaine Hearts – $3.69
1 large tub Organic Spring Mix – $4.89
1 Cauliflower – $2.85
1 carton Gourmet Tomatoes – $2.89
1 bunch Bananas – $1.09
1 10-lb bag Russet Potatoes – $3.99
1 pkg Tortillas – $1.99
2 pkgs Brown Gravy Mix – $0.94
3 16-oz bags Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $11.07
1 8-oz pkg Sliced Cheese – $1.89
2 cans Crescent Rolls – $3.90
1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.59
2 bags Tortilla Chips – $3.98
1 loaf Sandwich Bread – $1.29
1 pkg Hamburger Buns – $1.29
1 bag Bagels – $1.95
Total: $102.29
Bagels, Cereal, Fruit, Eggs, Veggie Omelets, Smoothies
Meat/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Raw Veggies with Dip, Fruit x 2
Cheese Quesadillas, Fruit, Raw Veggies with Dip x 2
Leftovers x 4
Pepperoni Pizza, Tossed Salad
Build-Your-Own Taco Salad (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Cheese, Chips, Salsa, Rice, Shredded Romaine, Chopped Onions, Tomatoes)
Chicken Gravy over Rice, Broccoli, Biscuits
Venison Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Broccoli
Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Crescent Rolls, Brownies
Lazy Lasagna Casserole, Easy Homemade Breadsticks, Tossed Salad
Date Night Out (kids eat Macaroni and Cheese)

Done-For-You Dinner Recipes With Simple Ingredients and a Grocery Shopping List!
Did you do any grocery shopping this week? I’d love to hear what great deals you scored!
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This He Is Risen Banner is pretty!
Download this free printable He Is Risen Banner for a creative Easter activity.
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Did you hear about the possibility of Dollar Tree raising prices yet again?! I really hope this doesn’t end up affecting how much I love Dollar Tree!!
{Be sure to check out my lists of 25 Things to Buy at Dollar Tree and 5 Things You Should NOT Buy at Dollar Tree!}

It looks like Dollar Tree is once again raising base prices on their merchandise. We saw the jump from $1 to $1.25 back in 2019, and now it looks like they’re planning to go up from $1.25 to $1.50.
The price increase in 2019 was a test to see how consumers responded to it, and I was really hopeful they would go back to their $1 base price model…but it looks like that won’t be happening. What a bummer!
Have you noticed this latest price increase at your local store yet?

Another change we saw in 2019 was the “multi-price” model. Rather than everything in-stores being $1, they changed it to have a variety of items at multiple price levels up to $5. And during 2024, we’ll see the max price go up, as well — from $5 to $7.
During 2024, over 3,000 Dollar Tree stores will roll out the new multi-price assortment model of everything in stores being priced between $1.50 to $7.
This move is being made in order to add new products to their shelves. Expect to see a variety of new products in stores like food, snacks, pet care, frozen and refrigerated items, plus more.
Are you seeing any $7 items at your stores yet? I’d be curious to know.

The good news is that, according to Dollar Tree’s CEO, the vast majority of the items sold in Dollar Tree stores will remain at the entry-level $1.50 fixed price point.
As you all know, I have long loved Dollar Tree and I’m sad to see they keep raising prices. But hopefully we can still enjoy a lot of their lower-priced $1.50 items for years to come!
I do wonder if I’ll eventually have to update my list of what NOT to buy at Dollar Tree, but we’ll see!
Dollar stores buy a lot of inventory at one time so they discounts and can then pass them along to customers. They will also sometimes purchase damaged items that other stores can’t sell. However, buyer beware — many items are so cheap because they aren’t high quality and will break easily.
Due to the rising costs of everything, it’s expected that Dollar Tree will stick with $1.50 for their lowest prices. We likely won’t see $1 prices any time soon (if ever).
Do a little research and Dollar Tree does accept most manufacturer coupons, so keep that in mind when you shop — it could be a great way to get an even deeper discount.
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I don’t want you to miss your final chance to get my 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home for the LOWEST price it’ll ever be (just $7.50!!!). This ends TONIGHT, so jump on it if you want it at this low price of just $0.75 per week!
10 Weeks to a More Organized Home is your wrapped-and-ready, done-for-you plan for finally getting to all your most pressing organizational tasks — without the overwhelm or the burnout halfway through!
It’s time to stop wondering when you’ll finally get to the pantry, laundry, junk drawer, closet, under the bed, etc. and rest knowing that with 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home, it will all be done in just 10 short weeks of daily bite-sized projects!
And after tonight, you’ll won’t be able to get it for the LOW price of $7.50 again! So don’t miss this opportunity!!
A number of you have written in with questions and I wanted to take a minute to address those for those of you who might be on the fence about whether this product is a good fit for you…
Yes! I want you to know exactly what you’re getting when you purchase. Click here to download a completely free one-week sample of the decluttering projects!
They are 5 days a week for 10 weeks. Because I want you to have the weekends off! 🙂
10 Weeks to a More Organized Home is very much geared toward helping you to declutter, set up better systems, and get all areas of your house in better order. We also include a daily cleaning project if you want to clean while you’re decluttering and organizing. That said, if you are looking for household management resources, definitely download our free Simplified Home Checklists!
You can start it whenever it works best for you. And you can even take a break for a few weeks, if you need to! No one is going to know! And you can go through it multiple times (I like to go through this program twice a year!)
Do I have to print it 10 Weeks to a More Organized Home is a digital product that will be immediately sent to you after you purchase. You can view it on your phone or laptop or ipad or you can print it out. It’s up to you!?
I created this with all homes in mind. We’ve lived in tiny apartments and much more spacious homes and I’ve done this same sort of system in all of them! That said, you can easily adapt it for your space. You could start with the areas that need the most attention and then, if you get to the end of 10 weeks and feel like you still need to give some TLC to more of your home, you can go back through the program again and focus on other areas!
I’ve got great news for you! I’m going through the projects each day over on my new cleaning-focused Instagram account. I’d love for you to follow me there and follow along with the projects and see me accomplish them each day!
Through midnight tonight, you can get a special crazy launch week price of just $7.50!! That’s 50% off the regular price! After tonight, the price goes up!
For even more answers to your questions, check out the FAQ section of this page over here! We tried to think of just about any and every question someone would ask!
Don’t miss out! This LOWEST price ends TONIGHT at midnight! Grab this hot deal while you can — so that you can reap the benefits of it for months and years to come!
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