Just One of Those Days

Ever had One Of Those Days? Ugh. Yesterday my daughter comes out of her room and says, "Momma, there's something wrong with my room. Just come take a look. It's leaking."

Immediately my mind is going .. What the crap?!

This after a day of Thing 2 being extremely whiney, the other two fighting and yelling all day and me cramping (but, thank God I'm not preggers, which I thought I was!)

I went all exorcist on things, I admit. In my daughters room in her closet is their water heater...one of the pipes had cracked. I called the Hubs, well, I called yelling at the Hubs and of course, he came to the rescue. Whether rescuing me or the house, it's no telling.

My daughters room had about an inch of water in it, it has gone into the living room and under our custom made entertainment center. UGHHHHH!!!

So...I am waiting on All Clean to come and try to start damage repair.

Travel Essentials on Sale From One Kings Lane

Travel Essentials From One Kings Lane

Whether you’re setting off for a global adventure or commuting to the office, One Kings Lane has something in which to transport your belongings. From totes to passport covers, they’ve got the right traveling companions for you. On sale from $12-$50!!! I can't decide on which one I want!!

FREE Personalized Fathers Day Gifts

Go to InkGarden for great Father's Day Personalized gifts. I received mine Saturday and me and the kids can't wait to give it the The Hubs! You can get a Notebook, Mouse Pad, or Coffee Mug for Dad (Just Pay Shipping)
USE Code: FREEFORDAD
Shipping Rates:
$4.99 for the Notebook,
$5.99 for the Mug,
$4.99 for the MousePad.

So CLICK HERE and make him feel special!

Jo-Ann Nursery Contest

Our Nursery Contest Starts Soon!

Jo-Ann wants to see your handmade nursery and it all begins June 1! Find out more & enter here.


CREATE
Create a YouTube video tour of your nursery, showcasing your original baby-themed crafts, created for your child, age two or younger. Read the Official Rules here.

Video tips:

• Provide commentary during the video, explaining the theme, if any, and what elements or items in the nursery were handcrafted.
• You can talk from behind the camera, or appear in the video (it's your choice!).
• Include wide views of the nursery as a whole and also closer views of the specific handcrafted elements. Try to keep your video under 2 minutes, please.
• Oh, and please do not include your child in the video.
• Make sure the video is public, so we can review and share it!

ENTER
The contest runs between June 1 to June 30 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET. Fill out our entry form, including the link for your YouTube video. We'll review the video, and share on our Pinterest board, beginning at 9 a.m. on June 1!

A winner will be chosen for nursery theme, originality and workmanship by a team of crafting experts from Jo-Ann. Read the Official Rules here.

FREE Father's Day Card

FREE Custom Father’s Day Card

Treat (the new Greeting Card division of Tiny Prints) is offering a free greeting card when you use coupon code TREATDAD at checkout. Treat coupon codes are awesome because the card is truly free. It includes free shipping to you. Or pay just the cost of a stamp ($.45) to have it shipped straight to your recipient.

Unlike previous offers, this coupon code is valid for new AND returning customers so head on over and create your card today! Then schedule it to arrive just in time for Dad’s big day.

75 Activities for Kids This Summer

75 Kids Activities for Spring and Summer! (Most are FREE!)

Ever have a hard time coming up with fun activities for your Kids during Spring and Summer? Well, I decided we should all put our brains together and come up with an awesome list of ideas. So the next time your kids are driving you crazy, or are just bored out of their minds, you can refer to this list and hopefully get one that sparks your interest!

Summer break is a long time to keep kids occupied. So, here are 75 Kid and Family Activities for Spring and Summer. Enjoy!

1. Draw with Sidewalk Chalk
2. Play with Water Toys in the Yard
3. Slip N Slide
4. Make Giant Bubbles
5. Paint Items Outside with Water (It dries and there is no mess!)
6. Go to a Local Fishing Pond
7. Backyard Campout
8. Draw Monster Pictures on Paper, Hang them in the Yard and “Melt” them with the Hose or Spray Bottle
9. Head to a Splash Park
10. Go on a Treasure Hunt for Rocks and Paint them
11. Participate in the Summer Movie Program! (Kid Friendly Movies are only $.50 during the Summer!)
12. Collect Flowers and Press them in Books.
13. Outdoor Picnic
14. Create a Campfire and Do S’mores
15. Head to the Zoo
16. Make a Lemonade Stand and Sell it Outside to the Neighbors
17. Take a Tour of a Fire Station
18. Head to a Water Park
19. Go on a Family Hike
20. Have a Movie Night Outside with Pillows and Blankets
21. Make Homemade Ice Cream
22. Head to a Free Firweokrs Show or Have Your Own at Home
23. Do a Family Game Night with Fun Prizes at the End
24. Go on a Bike Ride
25. Take a Family Walk
26. Go to a Park and Feed the Ducks
27. Have Bathtime in the Bathtub with Glowsticks!
28. Build a Fort Inside on a Rainy Summer Day
29. Let them Color on your Windows with Window Markers or Crayons
30. Purchase Solid Colored Shirts and Hand Kids a Bleached Pen to Create their Own Designs
31. Make Your Own Playdoh
32. Do an Outdoor Scavengar Hunt
33. Color Ice Cubes and Set on the Drive way to Melt
34. Fingerpaint with Pudding
35. Make Tin Foil Dinners and Cook them in the Oven.
36. Teach your Kids to Sew.
37. Make cute hair clips with your Kids.
38. Find Shapes in the Clouds
39. Water Balloon Fight
40. Play Outdoor Night Games
41. Go to the Library Each Week and Read Books at the Park
42. Make Homemade Popsicles
43. Backyard Tic Tac Toe
44. Make a Marshmallow Shooter, Spray Paint the Outside and Have Teams
45. Blow Up Balloons and Cut Water Noodles in Half for a Fun Game.
46. Make Your Own Slime
47. ABC Hunt- Write all 26 Letters on your Driveway and Find Items Outside and Place Next to Each Letter.
48. Make Rootbeer Floats
49. Go to One of the Free Museum or Free National Park Days in your area
50. Go to a Baseball Game
51. Make SnoCones at Home
52. Plant a Garden
53. Go to a Dinosaur Museum
54. Head to a Farm and Feed the Animals
55. Participate in Kids Bowl Free!
56. Go Star Gazing
57. Go Miniature Golfing
58. Head to Free Movies in the Park (Check local cities for times.)
59. Do a Kid Fun Run
60. Make Your Own Lava Lamp
61. Go to a Library Storytime
62. Go to a Carnival or County Fair
63. Go Fishing
64. Make Necklaces out of Colored Pasta
65. Have a Princess Tea Party Outdoors
66. Have a Muddy Sandbox Day
67. Flashlight Tag
68. Travel to New Playgrounds
69. On Rainy Days, Create a Homemade Music Video
70. Write with Chalk on your Trampoline. (It washes right off and looks more like a Chalkboard!)
71. Make homemade popsicles with fruit juice and popsicle molds.
72. Have a read-a-thon day at the Park with treats.
73. Go have a picnic at a park or a camp ground site.
74. Haul the TV and DVD player outside for a starlit movie night.
75. Door Bell Ditch Someone with Ding Dongs!

Feel free to share this post with all of your friends, family members and anyone who might want a reference list for fun Spring and Summer ideas! I’ve pinned it on Pinterest for all of you to Re-Pin too! I don’t know about you, but it is hard for me to come up with ideas on my own sometimes. So lists always help me.
(Thanks to all the Freebies2Deals Readers who submitted these awesome ideas!)

FREE Customized Father's Day Card From Shutterfly!

Shutterfly: FREE 5×7 or 5×5 Customized Father’s Day Card!

Now through June 13th, you can get a FREE Customized Father’s Day Card through Shutterfly! This free offer is valid on the 5×7 greeting card or the 5×5 & 5×7 stationary cards.

To get this freebie you will need to use code CARD4U at checkout.

Please note, you will have to pay shipping on your order but it is only $0.99 per card. So, your total after shipping & tax should be $1.02! Not bad at all for a customizable greeting card like this!

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Father's Day Gifts!

Ultimate Guide To The Best Father's Day Gifts

Father’s Day is just around the corner and I found some neat stuff to help you find the PERFECT gift for every kind of Dad! Forget slippers & aftershave…..give your Dad, your grandfather or someone who has been like a Dad to you a unique and personal gift. BelleChic has have personalized key chains & cufflinks, some wonderful personalized wall prints & notepads, unique & original Fathers Day cards, scentsational handmade soaps....along with some wonderful collars for man's best friend!

Old Navy $1.80 Tanks and $2 Tees!

Old Navy – $1.80 Tanks!

Old Navy is having an in store sale right now with tanks for just $2! More tanks and tee styles are also on sale ranging in price from $4-$8. Sale is valid through 5/28
To make this deal better you can head over to the Old Navy Facebook page and select the Reveal-A-Deal tab to get a 10% off coupon, making tanks only $1.80 each (valid starting tomorrow, 5/25).
Thanks ThriftyNorthwestMom!

Famous Footwear Coupon 20% Off

Famous Footwear Coupon | 20% Off Your Entire Purchase

Click the image above to be taken to the coupon.
Get 20% off your entire purchase at Famous Footwear. Print your Famous Footwear coupon here. The coupon is valid May 24-28.

List of Freebies & Coupons For Baby

BIG List of Freebies & Coupons for Your Baby! Plus, Pampers Diaper and Wipes Deal on Amazon!

If you didn’t know, there are a lot of free things you can request from big name brand baby companies. And, a lot of them offer clubs or email programs that will send you special high-value coupons. Here are some of my favorites:

• Free 1 Year Subscription to AmericanBaby Magazine! (If other offers pop up after you request it, you can ignore them and close the page.)
• Free 1 Year Subscription to Baby Talk Magazine! (If other offers pop up after you request it, you can ignore them and close the page.)
• Free Parent’s Choice Formula Samples!
• Free Similac Coupons and Samples!
• Free Enfamil Coupons and Samples!
• Free Beech Nut Stage 4 Toddler Kit! (Full of high-value coupons and possible samples)
• Free Baby Einstein Mozart Download!
• Sign up for Geoffrey’s Birthday Club from ToysRus to get $3.00 off and $5 off $25 Purchase coupons on your child’s birthday!
• Free Sample of Simply Right Baby Formula!
• Free Baby’s First Circus Tickets from Ringling Bros.
• Pampers Gifts to Grow Program: Collect Points from inside Diaper and Wipes Packages and earn Free stuff!
• Huggies Enjoy the Rides Program: Collect Points from inside Diaper and Wipes Packages and earn Free stuff!
• Print Diapers and Wipes coupons from Coupons.com. (Currently, they have a bunch of Pampers Coupons you can print out.)

Plus, Lanisoh and Gentle Naturals are doing a Giveaway right now on Freebies2Deals too! Just head over here and get entered to win things like Breast Pumps, Eczema Body Washes and more!

(Thanks Freebies2Deals!)

Kids Crocs for $7.50 Each From Target

Target: Crocs for Kids – $7.50 Each

There is a great deal going on this week at Target. They have the Jibbitz by Crocs for just $10. Then use the Buy One Get One 50% Off Target Shoe Coupon to get this deal:
Jibbitz by Crocs – $10
-Use B1G1 50% Off Target Shoe Coupon
Final Price = $15 for 2 ($7.50 each)
We have these shoes and they are perfect. I keep them on the patio and they are easy to slip on when we are headed outside to play. And there’s no problem if they get wet or muddy.
Hurry, I expect sized and selection may go quickly. If your store is out, try asking for a Raincheck.
(Thanks SavingWithShellie!)

The Love of Baseball..and the Defeat

Ok, ok..I know it's late and I wasn't prepared to be writing tonight. BUT...I just have to share.
Tonight my son and our baseball boys had a game and so far we have been 10-0! My husband, who is also the coach, promised the boys if we contined on undefeated, he would treat them to a special day at the Dickey Stephens Ballpark. I know the GM and was going to do some pretty special stuff for them.
Weelllll....we didn't win tonight:( However...my boy got 2 HOMERUNS!! Woop woop!!
This game seriously stresses me out. Sometimes I have to close my eyes and sometimes I go home with no voice and so emotionally tired! Thank goodness everyone loves Thing 2. I get so involved with the game the other parents keep up with him! Lord.
So Thing 1 and the Hubs comes out of the dugout completely upset and depressed. You can tell them over and over it's just a game, but lets face it...It's MORE THAN THAT! And, I know that the ride home is gonna be a killer..ugh.
The Hubs is still stressed out and I told him what he tells his boys..."Suck it up, tomorrows a new day." Yep, I said it. I thought it was rather funny..he didn't. Ha! So, I've gotta go console the boys.
Aahhh...the life of the Baseball Mom.

Found Another Awesome Website-Thrifty Seeker!

Well, I have found a great website that have some ah-mazing deals multiple times each week that are 40-90% off! Go to Thrifty Seeker, sign up and you'll get links to awesome deals that are great for you (of course!) or gifts at a great price.

If you sign up today they'll give you a $5 credit...hello!!
Then you can earn points by referring friends and purchasing products that'll turn your points into FREE deals! (Insert giddy laughter!)
Here's one of the specials they have going on:
               

$5.00 | Ducky Wall Decals Fun & Cute

Or, if you're like me and like to make stuff to try and sell to make extra moo-lah, they help you market your company and help others get your great stuff.                       
By selling larger quantities than normal, both the customer and the merchants win!
You can contact ThriftySeeker at info@thriftyseeker.com if you would like more information.
‘Like’ them on Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.  Don’t miss an opportunity to save!
Just wanted to pass along another awesome website!

FREE Custom Grocery Bag From Ink Garden

Get a free custom grocery bag right now from Ink Garden. You can personalize them with your own photos or text. They have lots of cute backgrounds you can choose too.
Just use coupon code FREEBAG at checkout to get the discount. You will pay $5.99 in shipping.

Don’t forget about the other photo freebies you can get right now. There are free placemats, a free custom coffee mug and free graduation announcements too.

FREE Custom Mug From Ink Garden

FREE Custom Mug (Just Pay Shipping)

Get a free custom mug right now from Ink Garden. This is perfect for Father’s Day! This is for the 11oz mugs and you can personalize them with your own photos or text. They have lots of cute backgrounds you can choose too.

Just use coupon code FREEMUG at checkout to get the discount. You will pay $5.99 in shipping.

Don’t forget about the other photo freebies you can get right now. There are free placemats, a free custom grocery bag and free graduation announcements too.

I'm so addicted to this site, it's insane!

Free Wall Decals Plus Free Shipping

*HURRY* Free Wall Decals Plus FREE SHIPPING!

HURRY this Freebie didn’t last long last time it was available!

Thrifty Seekers is offering up Ducky Wall Decals for only $5.00 + Free Shipping! If you are NEW to Thrifty Seekers, sign up through this link HERE and you will score a $5.00 Credit, use your credit to grab these for FREE!! At checkout make sure to type “50” in the box (like the picture below!)

If you have a hard time finding these, click on “More Deals” tab at top and scroll to bottom!

(Thanks, Supercouponlady!)

Handstamped Birthstone Disc Necklace for $14.99

Handstamped with birth stone charms from BelleChic!

This is a hand shaped 1 inch aluminum disc stamped with up to 7 characters. It is a great gift for a Mom, or a grandmother. It comes with up to 5 beautiful glass birthstones dangling within the domed disc.
Sign up today at BelleChic and get this for $14.99 and other great offers. I have 3 handmade necklaces that I love and I know you'll love them, too!

Clever Uses for Common Household Goods

Today, I received my Kroger savings packet and it came with some neat simple ideas for cleaning with products you already have in your pantry.

Coffee Filters

For cleaning,use coffee filters with glass cleaner on windows and mirrors for a sparkling shine.

Baking Soda

Adding 1/2 cup of baking soda to laundry can boost your detergent's cleaning capabilities.

Sponges soaked in baking soda and hot water will stay fresher longer.

Diluting 1/4 tsp of baking soda for every cup of water also makes a gently, natural rinse for fruits and veggies.

Salt

Don't clean your cast iron skillet with soap, but a little salt will give it a deep clean. Simply heat a bit of oil over edium heat in a cast-iron skillet, then sprinkle in three tablespoons of salt. Hold a paper towel with tongs to scour clean and rinse with water and coat with vegetable oil to cure.

Furniture Polish

Non-abrasive oil or silicone based furniture polishes can quiet squeaky door hinges. Just mist the hinges with furniture polish while slightly opening and closing the door to allow the cleaner to coat the hardware.

It can help prevent mildew and soap scum buildup in the bathroom, too. Lightly mist shower doors and wall tiles with furniture polish and let stand for 15 minutes, then buff with a dry cloth.

Pillowcases

Before you toss a pillowcase in the wash, use one to make cleaning ceiling fans mess-free. Slip a pillowcase over the panels and lightly close the open end around the panel to make sure you clean the top and bottom in one swipe. Then pull the pillowcase toward the end of the panel. When the job is done, take the pillowcase outside and turn inside-out to shake away the dust.

Dryer Sheets

In the bathroom, a wet dryer sheet can remove soap scum. Use it like a sponge to speed up your cleanup.

A dryer sheets anti-static properties weaken the bond between burnt or baked-on food and cookware. Just submerge one in a dirty pan filled with warm water and let stand for 30 minutes or overnight to reduce the need for heavy scrubbing.


Pretty cool, huh?

Road Rage with Kids

So, I admit it...I have road rage. In my mind, when I'm on the road, I don't want anyone beside me, in front of me or behind me. In fact...I don't want ANYONE on the road. Just stay off until I pass. I know, it's terrible. This morning on the way taking the kids to school, this girl on a scooter pulled out in front of me and lo and behold, my kids immediately said, "Momma..no road rage today! You gotta keep it in." Hmm...now that's just sad. But, deadgum it...Well, I just started making hand signs. No, silly! I didn't flip them off or nothing, just alot of hand movements. I told the kids, I would be nice TODAY! Of course, they said, "Jesus is watchin' you, momma."
So...I hereby sayeth to the whole wide world web: "I shall watch my road rage!"

Have a good day peeps. Found a recipe last night that has the following ingredients to get your belly warmed up:
Peaches
Cream Cheese
Butter

Salivating yet?

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

I saw this on Pinterest from Mel a while back and couldn't resist trying it. This is probably one of the easiest recipes out there! You can put it in tortillas or over a bed of rice.

Ingredients:

- Bag of frozen Chicken Breast Tenderloins (2.5-3lb bag)
- 8 oz block of cream cheese (don't use Fat Free! 1/3 less fat or regular is fine)
- Can of Black Beans, drained & rinsed. (or Pinto Beans if you prefer)
- Can of Corn, drained.
- Can of Rotel

I might add, I didn't exactly follow the directions...I didn't drain anything but the Rotel. After it got done cooking, if I had of drained and rinsed, it might have been too dry, so I'm glad I didn't drain any of it!

Directions:

Put frozen chicken in the crock pot.
Put Cream cheese on top of the chicken.
Dump in the Black Beans (make sure they are drained & rinsed!!!)
Dump in the drained corn.
Dump in the Rotel

Cover & cook in your Crock Pot on low for 6-8 hours.

If your chicken isn't frozen, cook for 4-5 hours.
Every 2 hours, I stir the ingredients.
You can shred the chicken when it is done, or just leave it as tenderloins.

Here is the yummy deliciousness -

Get in My Belly!!



Teacher Appreciation Discount at Old Navy

Teacher Appreciation Discount at Old Navy this Week!

This week, May 13th-19th, all teachers can head to Old Navy to get 10% off their total purchase. Just show your Teacher ID card at the register.
And, if you wait and go shopping on actual Teacher Appreciation Day, May 19th, you will get 20% off your total purchase!
(Thanks Old Navy for a great deal!)

Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off Accessories at Payless

Payless: Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Accessories! Plus, Get $10 off a $25 Purchase! Plus, FREE Site-to-Store Shipping!

Payless has released a new coupon code that will take $10 off any purchase over $25! To get this discount you will need to use the code 68537 at checkout.

The best bet for some awesome deals would actually be in the accessories section where items are marked Buy 1, Get 1 50% off! Pair that promotional discount with the $10 off discount and you should be able to get some killer prices on accessories.

You could also look for a cute pair of shoes for summer and then use the accessories as filler items to get you up to the $25 mark if needed.

Also, keep in mind, if you select in-store pickup as your shipping option, your shipping will be FREE!

(Thanks Saving with Amy)

FREE Hardcover Photo Book from Shutterfly!

Shutterfly: FREE Hardcover Photo Book – $29.99 value (Just Pay Shipping)

The Ellen Degeneres Show and Shutterfly have teamed up to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day!
Get a Free 8×8 20-page Hardcover Photo Book - a $29.99 value! All you have to do is pay shipping.
Head over here and sign in/up for a new account. Your free book will automatically be added to your account.
Details: * Offer good for one free 20-page 8×8 photo book with hard photo cover. Offer not valid for licensed premium photo books, leather hard cover, padded photo cover, cloth hard cover or soft photo cover photo books. Offer valid on one order and for one-time redemption per billing address. Any additional pages will incur a per-page fee. Offer ends Monday, May 29, 2012 or while supplies last.
(Thanks MojoSavings!)

Old Navy Mother's Day Celebration!

Old Navy Super Saturday May 12th!

This Saturday, May 12th, ALL Old Navy Stores across the country will be celebrating for Mother’s Day by giving out free flowers and treats!

If you decide to go, don’t forget to take the Old Navy Coupon from their Facebook Page. It’s a $5 off a $25 Purchase or more coupon.

100 Free Graduation Announcement Postcards

100 FREE Graduation Announcement Postcards! (Just Pay Shipping)

 

Do you have someone graduating in your family? If you do, check out this HOT deal from Vistaprint!

Vistaprint is currently offering 100 free postcards! The great thing is, you can design these anyway you want. That means you can turn them into Graduation Announcements for your grad! Here is how to take advantage of this deal:

· Head over to Vistaprint

· Click on the Free Postcards option

· Customize and create your Graduation Announcement

· Pass on all the extra offers & checkout

· At checkout your total cost should be only $7.09 for shipping

Graduation announcements can definitely be pricey. This is a great way to be able to send them out without spending a fortune. With this deal, even after shipping, you are paying only $0.07 per announcement!

(Thanks The Frugal Girls for the deal & photo)

60% Off At OshKosh + a 20% Coupon

	. Go here for these amazing deals before they run out!!