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    FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Set from Grove Collaborative.

    FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Set from Grove Collaborative

    It’s that time of year again. Our house is buzzing with activity, from hosting out-of-town guests, to throwing holiday parties, to wrapping gifts and decorating the mantel.

    Not surprisingly, my desire to have a clean, welcoming home intensifies tenfold in November.

    Fortunately, it’s also the time of year when Mrs. Meyer’s holiday scents return. Not only do they look and smell festive, they also make the task of cleaning and doing dishes a lot more enjoyable! 

    This year, Mrs. Meyer’s is bringing back three crowd favorites: Iowa Pine, Peppermint, and Orange Clove. I’ve been waiting all year for Iowa Pine to return, because the crisp and spicy scent fills the entire house with wonderful smells of Christmas trees.   

    Right now, you can get a free Mrs. Meyer’s trio in your choice of scents, plus a free set of Grove Collaborative walnut scrubber sponges — all packed up in a limited edition red cleaning caddy for gifting (or keeping!). 

    New customers will get the holiday set when you place your first order of $20:

    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s holiday hand soap
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s holiday dish soap
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s holiday multi-surface spray
    • Grove Collaborative red caddy
    • Grove Collaborative walnut scrubber sponges

     

    Plus, if you spend $39, you’ll also receive a free Grove stoneware tray to beautifully display your new holiday soaps.

    If you’re already a Grove customer, you’ll get a free set of my favorite Grove walnut scrubbers  — perfect for cleaning up after baking cookies or pumpkin pie.

    This beautiful red caddy is everything you need to organize your home for the holidays! While you could go the traditional route and use it to store your cleaning supplies, it would also make a great gift wrapping station stocked with tape, ribbons, markers, and tags. Or, wrap your silverware in napkins, secure with a napkin ring, and place them in the caddy for your holiday buffet. 

    Speaking of holiday buffets, there’s no shortage of dirty dishes this time of year. Fortunately, Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap is perfect for tackling tough messes. Put a drop in your roasting pan or crockpot and watch grease disappear! 

    Of course, no kitchen or bathroom is complete without Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap. I get tons of compliments on these scents, and the cheerful bottles are an easy way to spruce up your sink-side display.

    Another holiday hosting must-have is Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface cleaner. It’s ideal for those last-minute cleanups before guests arrive. You only need one product for countertops, walls, bathroom fixtures, and wood or tile floors. Plus, it leaves your entire home smelling like the holidays.

    Since the holiday season is also flu season, I always keep the multi-surface spray on hand for wiping down faucets, doorknobs, and other surfaces that get touched all the time. 

    Grove Collaborative is also essential for me during the busy holiday season! Grove hand-selects the best natural products and delivers them (carbon offset) right to your doorstep, on your schedule. They’ve got you covered for all your cleaning and organization needs as you head into the holiday season. Don’t forget to stock up on hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towels before your guests arrive!

    When you submit your first order, you’ll also be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, you’ll save even more with free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales, and customer service. That means more money left over to spend on gifts for your family (or a little treat for yourself!). 

    These holiday sets fly off the shelves faster than toys on Black Friday, so don’t wait! Here’s how to grab your free set:

     

    1. Sign up for Grove Collaborative here. You will receive the FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Holiday Set from Grove Collaborative for free when you sign up as a new customer!
    2. To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.
    3. You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.
  • Ultimate Bundle

    The one thing standing between you and healthy meals.

    Healthy Meal Planning Bundle 2018

    What if there was just one thing standing between you and a healthier life? I know it seems hard to believe but hear me out…

    Healthy meals don’t just happen. ( although that would be nice!)

    You have to decide what you’re eating, make your list, buy the ingredients, and then prepare everything.

    And the domino that starts it all is knowing what you’re going to eat.

    In other words, the path to health begins with a plan.

    Today, you can get your hands on ready-made meal plans for just the way you eat—complete with shopping lists and fresh recipes—for a ridiculously low price. It’s called the Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle – back for just two days! – and here’s how it works:

    It’s a complete meal planning solution made up of 10 mini-bundles. Each bundle contains digital cookbooks, fresh meal ideas, and ready-made plans (and even grocery lists!). No matter how you eat, there’s a mini-bundle that’s perfect for you and there are two buying options:

    Option 1: Pick up just one mini-bundle that works best for your life right now – quick & healthy, budget-friendly, Instant Pot & slow cooker OR diet-specific options like vegan, real food, paleo, keto, gluten-free… there’s one that’s right for you.

    Option 2: For less than the price of two mini-bundles, get the ENTIRE package with over 3,000 recipes and 100 weeks of made-for-you meal plans, so you’ve got total control no matter how your food needs change.

    You really can get healthier, starting today.

    Make those dominos fall by picking up your copy of the Ultimate Healthy Meal Planning Bundle (or any of the mini-bundles) right here

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    Back to School Giveaway!

      Soon our kids are heading back to school (woohoo!!) but in the meanwhile, we need to spice up their education by engaging them in fun activities at home that will kick start them back into school mode. MamatheFox teamed up with some amazing brands who want to offer you the chance to win some of their products! Come back daily to increase your chances of winning this amazing giveaway.

    Open to US residents only – Over $145 in prizes

     

    Hosted by: MamatheFox

    Co-Hosted by: Reviewz and Newz, Parenting Healthy, Miki’s Hope, Tabby’s Pantry & Sunshine and Roller Coasters

     

    One person will win:

    • Thames and Kosmos – I Dig It! Dinos – T. Rex Excavation Kit – RV $12.95
      • Play the role of a paleontologist and excavate a replica of a dinosaur fossil relief all by yourself. Use the hammer and chisel to go on a hunt for Tyrannosaurus rex, the dangerous prehistoric giant. Excavate the skeleton relief from the surrounding soft plaster block. The kit includes the skeleton relief buried in a plaster block, excavation tools, and a descriptive manual.

    • My Gnome on the Roam – RV $29.97
      • What if one little gnome and one tiny suitcase could change your family? My Gnome on the Roam ® is more than just a children’s book and adventure kit, it’s a suitcase full of memories waiting to be unpacked. It’s an invitation to explore, create and connect with your family. It’s a glitter and glue covered revolution and a toy and book with a mission…designed to help create stronger, happier kids, and more present and connected adults.

    • Catch and Learn by PlaSmart – RV $9.99
      • The Catch and Learn by PlaSmart is now available on Amazon. The educational game where you fish for answers. The learning possibilities are endless. Comes with retractable magnetic fish catcher, 10 dry-erase fish cards and marker. Teaches math, spelling, grammar, shapes, and colors. Learn by playing described games, or invent your own. Just press the button to retract the worm and reel in your answers. Helps develop fine motor skills. Promotes confidence and self-esteem. Two or more players; one can be a teacher or parent. Age 4+ years. Meets all ASTM, CPSC, and EN71 safety standards

    • Mr Bucket by Pressman Toys – RV $21.99
      • Mr. Bucket is the original moving chasing racing action game.
      • Get ready for buckets of fun with Mr. Bucket by Pressman Toy! Scoop up the balls that match your colored shovel and drop the balls into Mr. Bucket as he whirls and spins around the floor. Watch out – Mr. Bucket will try to block your ball with his hands and will even spit the balls right back out of his mouth onto the floor, creating tons of laughter and fun! Get all three of your colored balls inside Mr. Bucket first to win! Made with high quality materials, Mr. Bucket is the original moving chasing racing action game and will have kids up and moving around. Can you scoop up all your color balls and place them back into Mr. Bucket before he pops them out again? For 2 to 4 players, ages 3 and up.

    • Pop The Pig Game by Goliath Games – RV $24.99
      • Pop the Pig was the top-selling preschool game in 2016 and 2017 according to retailer sales data collected by NPD!
      • Players take turns rolling the die, feeding the pig, and pushing down on his head. Each pump makes his belly grow bigger, bigger, and bigger until… POP!

    • Personalized Book from Snowflake Stories (choice of either The Big Soccer Game or Dance Recital . – RV$45
      • Not your average personalized children’s book!
        * Select your entire cast of characters:
        1 special child + (up to) 5 loved ones
        * Customize the appearance of each character:
        Choose skin color, hairstyle, hair color and more
        * Add 1-2 of 5 languages:
        English, Spanish, Portuguese, French & Italian

     

     

  • My memories

    Try Blueprint for free!

    This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

    I have been a long time student with Craftsy and love their new program Blueprint. Right now my friends and readers can get a free 7 day trial with blueprint!

     

    FREE 7 Day Bluprint Trial at Craftsy.com

     

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    5 Creative Ways to Use a Cleaning Caddy.

    It’s no secret that I love organizing. I love making lists. I love anything that promises to make my life easier and more efficient. 

    That’s why, within minutes of receiving this stylish, multi-functional enamel caddy from Grove Collaborative, I’d already thought of a reason to order two more!

    It’s also why I’m so excited to share this free offer with you: When you place your first order of $20 from Grove Collaborative using my link here, you’ll get this free caddy filled with Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap, hand soap, and lotion — plus free shipping!

    Caddies are perfect for neatly storing and carrying just about anything around your home. 

    Of course, you could go the traditional route and fill it with multi-purpose spray, microfibers, a wand duster, Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap, and so on. But why stop there?

    Here are five creative ways to use your Grove Collaborative caddy:

    1.Mini herb or succulent garden

    I love the idea of a kitchen herb garden in an unconventional planter. Add a few inches of gravel or pebbles for drainage, then a layer of potting soil, and your plants. My favorite herbs to grow are basil, cilantro, and rosemary. Another benefit of the caddy: The handle makes it easy to carry your plants to the sink for watering!

    2. Garden tool organizer

    Here’s a gardening hack for all my green thumb friends: Turn your Grove caddy into a garden tool organizer! Fill it with a cute pair of gloves, trowel, pruning shears, hand rake, and kneeling board. Easily carry your garden tools around the yard instead of running back and forth to the shed. When you’re done gardening, Meyer’s hand soap and lotion are perfect for pampering hardworking hands.

    3. Hair tool organizer

    Low on storage space under the bathroom sink? Create a styling station with your hair dryer, brush, flat iron or curling iron, and products all within reach. I recently added Seed nourishing hair and body oil (which is available through Grove) to my kit, and it’s perfect for taming summer flyaways!

    4. Dog toy holder

    Your furry best friend will love this trick: Turn the caddy into a dog toy bin that matches your decor. Fill the caddy with tennis balls, stuffed animals, and other toys. Your pup can reach his own toys, and you won’t have to worry about stepping on a squeaky toy in the middle of the stairs!

    5. Ice chest

    Raise your hand if you’re ready for patio season! This caddy is just the right size to hold ice and a few bottles of wine or lemonade. It’s easy to carry outside, and so much cuter than a plastic cooler. I also recommend adding Murphy’s Naturals mosquito repellent candles to your Grove order to keep summer pests away from your party!

    Tell me, how will you use your Grove cleaning caddy? Don’t forget to grab your free set while supplies last. Here’s how:

    Sign up for Grove Collaborative here.  As a new customer, you will receive the below free with your first purchase.

    As an existing customer, you will receive

    • Grove walnut scrubber sponges.

    To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.

    You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.

     

    Tip to save: Once you have submitted your Grove order, you will be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, save even more with free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service.

     

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    Spring Into Summer with Grove Collaborative!

    In just a few short weeks, the kids will be out of school and my home will be filled with dripping swimsuits, sleepover bags, and summer crafts.

    That’s why I’m making the most of the time I have right now to do some deep cleaning and get the house in order for summer.

    Luckily for me, Grove Collaborative makes creating a healthy, beautiful home effortless and affordable. They hand-select the best natural products and deliver them (carbon offset) right to my doorstep, on my schedule. Grove has you covered for all your summer household essentials, starting with this free kit with your first order of $20:

    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s hand lotion
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap
    • Grove Collaborative replaceable head dish brush 
    • Free Shipping & 60 Day VIP Trial

    If you’re already a customer, you’ll receive a set of my favorite kitchen tool, Grove walnut scrubber sponges for free — perfect for scrubbing pots and pans after a Sunday barbecue. 

    As a busy mom, I need hardworking, multitasking products. That’s why I’m a huge fan of Mrs. Meyer’s. A few drops of Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap can clean tile floors, degrease grill grates, and remove grime from patio furniture. Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap is tough enough for gardeners or little hands that have been playing in the dirt. And of course, the matching lotion is a necessity for skin that’s dried out from cleaning or swimming in the pool. 

    On top of being effective, it’s important to me to use products I can feel proud to display. Grove Collaborative’s dish brush is beautifully effective for tackling dishes on taco night but also makes a lovely sink side display. Even if guests stop by unexpectedly, I don’t feel like I have to hide my cleaning products under the sink!

    You’ll get all the products I’ve mentioned above free when you place your first order of $20 using my link here. To give you an idea of what you could order, here are some of my summer essentials:

    • Grove Collaborative mint SPF 15 lip balm $4.95
    • Seventh Generation disinfecting multi-surface wipes $2.99
    • Ecover stain remover $4.99
    • Alba Botanica sunblock SPF 45 $8.49
    • Preserve food storage round (large) $2.99
    • Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap FREE
    • Mrs. Meyer’s hand lotion FREE
    • Mrs. Meyers dish soap FREE
    • Grove Collaborative replaceable head dish brush FREE

    You’ll get all these amazing products for $24.41 with free shipping! Plus, once you have submitted your order, you’ll be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. It’s a great way to try out some of the perks of being a VIP like free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service. 

    What are you waiting for? This offer is only available until May 13, and these kits always go fast. Here’s how to get yours:

    1. Sign up for Grove Collaborative here . You will receive the Summer Essentials kit for free when you sign up!
    2. To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.
    3. You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.
  • family, My memories

    Make a home you love!

     

    It’s that time again!

    Since 2013, Ultimate Bundles has been selling the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, a complete collection of resources to help you create a home and life you love.

    Over the years, a crazy number of people (100,000!!!) have invested in themselves by grabbing a copy of the bundle.

    People like Nikki, who grabbed last year’s version…

    “The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle has been a total game-changer for me. As a new momma of two, I have less time to find the resources I need (and more of a need for the actual resources!). Recipes, meal planning & cleaning templates, and SO much more- all in one place! It’s a busy mother’s dream.”

    Or Jen, who also bought the 2017 Homemaking Bundle:

    “This bundle is absolutely amazing! It was my first bundle and experience with UltimateBundles. Now, I’m an avid follower and supporter! The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle has brought clarity, purpose, and positivity to my life. I am more grounded and peaceful. My home is full of love. I have grown as a person and increased my educational pursuits. I feel inspired!”

    Even though it’s always a great deal and full of incredible resources, this year’s UltimateHomemaking Bundle is the best one I’ve seen yet!

    First of all, this is the first year the specially-formatted eReader files are included, so you’ll have a smooth reading experience no matter what kind of device you use. You used to have to pay $10 extra, but since they’re now included, it’s like you’re getting a $10 bonus!

    It’s also the most resources ever included in one of these bundles! Whether you want decluttering and organizing tips, ideas to help you balance all your roles, healthy meal plans, mothering or marriage tips, or anything else related to homemaking, this bundle has you covered.

     

     

    Curious what the bundle includes?

    When you buy the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle, you’ll get access to:

    • 62 eBooks
    • 30 eCourses, videos & audio files
    • 34 printables & workbooks,
    • and 3 membership sites

    … all curated to give you an insanely helpful collection of resources to touch every part of your homemaking journey – at a price that’s too good to miss.

    Will our homes ever be perfect? Nope. Will these tools make life completely stress-free? Uh-uh.

    But learning smart strategies and solutions, and saving yourself time and stress trying to figure things out on your own sure does go a long way.

    And with a little help, you really can create a home and life that (while imperfect) is pretty stinkin’ awesome.

    Check out the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle click here:

     

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    Craftsy 10 classes for $10- Today only!

    **This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.

     

    10 Classes for $10 Each Today Only! Spring has sprung at Craftsy and it's time to dust off some new skills! Snag 10 of our classic, most-loved classes for just $10 per class. Hurry! Deal ends March 20, 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

    Spring has sprung and it’s time to dust off some new skills! Snag 10 of their classic, most-loved classes for just $10 USD per class. Hurry! Deal Ends today!  10 Classes for $10 Each Today Only!

    I have been using Craftsy for a few years and absolutely LOVE their classes. The instructors are professional and helpful. Grab some classes now that they are on sale!

     

     

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    Invite Spring Into Your Home with Mrs. Meyer’s FREE Seasonal Scents.

    As soon as March rolls around, I start itching to spend every minute outside. I can’t wait for that first beautiful spring weekend when I can invite friends and family over for dinner on the patio.

    Of course, the weather where we live doesn’t always cooperate, so I’ve had to find some creative ways to invite spring into my home.

    One of my favorite ways to do that is with Mrs. Meyer’s seasonal scents. 

    This year, Mrs. Meyer’s is featuring three limited-edition scents for spring: mint, peony, and lilac. They make my home smell like a lush garden! 

    Don’t take my word for it: You can try the scents for yourself FREE from Grove Collaborative when you place your first order of $20 using my link.

    Here’s what you’ll get:

    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring hand soap
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring dish soap
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring multi-surface spray
    • Grove Collaborative Spring kitchen towel (new! Cornflower blue)
    • Free Shipping & 60 Day VIP Trial

    Existing customers will get free Grove walnut scrubber sponges, which are perfect for all your spring cleaning. 

     

     

    My favorite Mrs. Meyer’s spring scent is lilac. My grandma had a lilac bush outside her front window when I was growing up, and this scent instantly transports me back to our times together researching family history — even when I’m wiping down the stove. I use the multi-surface spray in every room of my house, from getting hairspray off the bathroom counters to cleaning fingerprints off walls.

    This time of year, I always have a bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap in our mudroom sink. It’s perfect for cleaning up after I come in from gardening, and the peony scent leaves my hands smelling like a fresh bouquet.

    I was also excited to try Mrs. Meyer’s new spring scent, mint. It’s their first new limited-edition scent in two years, and it doesn’t disappoint! The scent is sweet and refreshing, but light enough that it doesn’t leave any fragrance behind on your dishes. 

    Paired with Grove’s extra large and super absorbent kitchen towel, it’s everything I need to clean up after baking a pie or making a spring pasta salad. These towels are also handy for drying produce!

    In addition to this free kit, Grove Collaborative has you covered for all your spring cleaning essentials. Grove delivers the best natural products (carbon offset) right to your doorstep, on your schedule.

    I think you’ll be surprised how much you can save by using Grove. I filled my cart with all of these great products for just $24: 

    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring hand soap – FREE
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring dish soap – FREE
    • Free Mrs. Meyer’s Spring multi-surface spray – FREE
    • Grove Collaborative Spring kitchen towel – FREE
    • Arm & Hammer baking soda – $1.59
    • Bon Ami powder cleanser – $1.49
    • Walnut scrubber sponges – $3.95
    • Method daily shower spray – $2.99
    • Grove Collaborative recycled plastic loofah – $3.95
    • Grove Collaborative dish brush – $6.95
    • Seventh Generation disinfecting multi-surface wipes – $2.99

    When you place your first order of $20 using my link, you’ll also be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, save even more with free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service.

    Don’t wait — Mrs. Meyer’s mint, peony, and lilac are limited-edition scents, and these kits always go fast! Here’s how to get yours:

    1. Sign up for Grove Collaborative here. You will receive the new spring scents  for free when you sign up!
    2. To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.
    3. You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.
  • family, My memories

    Ultimate Photography Bundle 2018

    Ever wonder what the secret is to capture clear, beautiful photos?

    It’s not really a secret, even though it can feel that way when you scroll through Instagram and compare your lackluster shots to a friend’s work of art.

    Even though you’re really proud of the people in front of your lens, what shows up after you click the shutter isn’t always what you had in mind, am I right?

    Here’s the thing… anybody can learn to take photos they’re proud of (yes, that includes you, especially you).

    But when you understand simple photography guidelines, easy-to-understand techniques, and formulas used by the pros, your images will be transformed.

    What if you could find experts who’ve mastered the settings on their cameras, have loads of composition tricks and can harness light to get photos you wouldn’t mind taking credit for? 😉

    And what if these experts could teach you to do the same?

    Well, they can. Because great photography is a SKILL that you can learn.

    And that’s why we carefully curated something we call the Ultimate Photography Bundle. It pulls together best-in-class resources like:

    • 21 full-length eCourses
    • 26 eBooks & tutorials
    • 1 membership site
    • and 10 practical tools (like editing presets and templates)

    … all from experienced experts who learned by trial and error – and are eager to help you take photos, you’ll love (but faster than they did :).

    These top-quality resources cover all the topics that matter to the person who wants to preserve memories and capture the beauty around them… camera essentials, editing, family photography, inspiration & style, landscape, wedding photography, niche photography, and even earning money.

    With these 58 world-class products you’ll learn how to:

    • find perfect lighting every time
    • consistently pose and shoot pro-quality portraits
    • capture stunning landscapes
    • edit and organize like an expert
    • build a thriving photography business
    • and finally, start taking the photos you’ve always dreamed of.

    What will this investment in a meaningful skill cost you? To take better photos that preserve those special moments, to organize (and edit!) the photos you do have, and even to earn an income from your photography (if that’s your desire), you can pick up this bundle worth over $5,000 for just $97.

    There’s just one catch… a deal this good can’t last forever. The creators behind the eBooks and eCourses all agreed the bundle would be available for just five days (and that’s why how they can offer it for such a low price).

    Which is why you should absolutely learn more and check out everything that’s included, but there’s just one thing you really can’t do and that’s wait. I’d hate for you to miss out on this!

    If you’re ready to get your own Ultimate Photography Bundle, go here right now and grab it!

    If you’d like to learn more about the specific resources it includes (I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!) then, by all means, go here and check it out in detail.

    Don’t forget — the bundle goes off sale on Friday, March 2nd at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    And if you’re still on the fence, there’s really no risk in getting it because they’ve got a full 30-day happiness guarantee.