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Rockstar Jeggings as low as $29!

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by Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

published date: March 12, 2018
modified datt: March 12,2018

Guys, I have found these Rockstar Jeggings (also in regular jeans) at Old navy and they are the most wonderful thing. I had to share!

Post the twins (and my 4th and 5th child), I had to find a solution. They have a slimming waist band and are fitted through hip and thigh. They are stretchy and comfortable, I just had to share them with you all.  These are available right now as low as $29, and they come in many colors.

They coming in jeggings (with no zipper and button) and jeans. I tried on them all but found the jeggings the most slimming, especially with a fitted top! They stay on well and don’t slide down do the tight slimming band. Goodbye pooch!

I actually ordered 6 but kept 2. This allowed me to have my own fitting room at home as they come with free return shipping.

Right now Old Navy is offering free shipping on orders of $25 or more with coupon code FREESHIP.

Enjoy!

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Last Updated on March 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks – Tackling the Neglected Areas

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: March 11, 2018
modified datt: February 09,2021

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks – Open the windows, let the sun shine in, and tackle the neglected areas of your home with these easy cleaning solutions. The forgotten areas that are filthy – who knew?!

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks - Tackling the Neglected Areas


Spring Cleaning. I sorta dread it. However once the first warm spell hits, I want to open my windows and it begins the process of cleaning the home and ridding it of winter germs and cold month entrapment.  We found some of the best spring cleaning tips. We also found areas of the home you might not think to clean! Enjoy these cleaning hacks as you begin your spring cleaning!

Before you begin tackling areas of the home, print our 31-Day Declutter Your Home Checklist. As you tackle different areas of the home, be sure to check off your checklist too!

Make your own DIY dishwasher pods with these natural ingredients. Store in an attractive glass jar for easy access.

Renew weathered wood from a harsh winter (or summer) with this front door Front Porch cheap home improvement project. Just add SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection. | Frugal Coupon Living

Of my daily cleaning task, tackling the glass top oven is one of the hardest things for me – especially after burning something on the surface. Take a look at this glass top cleaning tutorial, you will need 3 ingredients – Dawn, Baking Soda, and Hydrogen Peroxide. | Happy Mama Tales

Use Pine Sol Lemon in the bottom of a toilet brush holder. Never thought to do this but I bet the scent left behind is amazing (I mean, amazing for a gross toilet bowl brush!) | Smart School House

This is one of our dirtiest zones. The Microwave! Use a vinegar and water solution in a microwave safe bowl to steam clean your microwave or you can purchase an Angry Mama which will conveniently help steam away hardened food and other microwave junk in seconds. | Practically Functional


Don’t forget the pillows. While this should be done more than twice a year, here is a good tutorial – thing pairs (or two at a time!) | The Happier Homemaker

You want to find something disgusting? Take a toothbrush and grease-cutting cleaner to splash guard of your garbage disposer. Lift the flaps and scrub them (especially the under side) Your disposer will smell better – you’re welcome! | Family Handy Man

Who knew this product could go form the car to the bathroom!? This is an awesome spring cleaning tip. Use Rain-X Spray on your glass shower doors to help repel future water scum, stains and streaks. | Unoriginal Mom

The Best Ever Grout Cleaner: who knew how helpful Toilet Bowl Cleaner could be!?! I have not tried this hack but I have seen it a few times and it is on my to do list next time I need to clean the kid’s bathroom tile. | Life PreKarious

Give this project to the kids. Put together tongs, microfiber dust cloths, and four rubber bands then clean the dust off those blinds. I would likely spray the cloths with Dust and Allergen Spray. | One Crazy House

How To Clean Your Dishwasher In 3 Easy Steps! I just did this in my home and it worked great! | One Good Thing by Jillee

Check out our favorite, our own Homemade Soap Scum Remover | Frugal Coupon Living

Have you ever cleaned a rusty, cast iron skillet? Grab a potato, oil, salt and this trick! | Apartment Therapy

Are you tired of looking at all the gunky nastiness in your window tracks? It is amazing how fast they can collect this ugly specimen of ickiness, isn’t it? Take a look at this tutorial using baking soda, vinegar and a toothbrush. | The Intentional Mom

Is your shower head spraying in a lot of different directions? It might be time to give it a deep clean. Mix an equal part solution of water and vinegar. | The Melrose Family

Next time you’re in the bathroom take a look up at your bathroom vents. Gross! If they are filled with dirt and dust, it’s likely OVER the time for some cleaning! Use warm soapy water and a Scrub Brush to clean the vent and a vacuum to suck away dirt inside the container. Get ready to breath fresher air! | Practically Functional

Cleaning the blades of a ceiling fan is a yucky job. This can be done quick and efficiently. Slide the case over each blade in turn. When you pull it back, all the dust and debris will fall into the pillow case, instead of on the floor. | eHow Home

Your washing machine is one of the most used appliances in the home and often never cleaned. Take a look at the easiest way to clean your washer. | I Heart Naptime

Have you considered your air vents? You know, those spots on the floor where all your warm air comes out to keep your house comfortable? With just a few minutes and some basic supplies, those vents can be clean and sanitized. | Organized Mom

Want to know how to clean faucet sink handles from the inside? Get those clear acrylic faucet globe handles really shinning with this tutorial. | What’s Up Fagans?

One of the most neglected areas of your home are your dryer ducts. Clean them to prevent fire! | Pretty Handy Girl

Looking for a homemade, streak free window solution? Take a look at how to clean your windows super fast! You will need these microfiber dust cloths. | Organization Junkie

Have a filthy oven door? I admit, since moving in, I have never clean mine! Take a look at this winning spring cleaning tip. Hint: you will need a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! | Polished Habitat.com

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks - Tackling the Neglected Areas


Try these must-try Homemade Cleaners. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Laundry Room Hacks, Tips and Overall Inspiration! Pin to Pinterest.

You will want to take a look at these Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Closet Organizing Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Reclining Adirondack Chair with Pull-out Ottoman Just $68 Shipped!

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: March 11, 2018
modified datt: March 11,2018


Wow, great price for this Reclining Adirondack Chair with Pull-out Ottoman! I love the design of this chair, perfect for patios or use as a pool side lounging chair too. The pull out retractable ottoman is perfect for resting your feet and enjoy full-body relaxation. Superior craftsmanship ensures years of lasting beauty. Treated for weather resistance, this chair is also lightweight and easy to reposition on your deck, patio, or lawn.  This item ships for free!

Amazon has a similar foldable adirondack chair with ottoman for $64.99.




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How To Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

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by Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: March 10, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

How To Cut Vinyl on your Cricut machine with complete confidence! Cut vinyl in this step-by-step Cricut Design Space tutorial on Frugal Coupon Living.

How To Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

The possibilities for creation with your Cricut machine is limitless. There is so much you can make for yourself, your family, and friends once you better understand how to use your machine.

Cutting and decorating with vinyl is no exception. This lightweight crafting material makes the perfect add-on to any decoration in your home, and today I’ll be showing you, step-by-step how to cut vinyl in Cricut Design Space.

How to Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

You’ll first want to connect your machine to your laptop or smartphone. Once your Cricut machine is connected, go ahead and log into Design Space and select “New Project.”


Most of the time when you create with vinyl you’re doing projects with text rather than shapes. For this tutorial, you’ll want to select the text button and type in the words you would like your Cricut machine to cut for your completed project.

Pro Tip: if you plan on using a phrase such as, “Our home is built on love” to add to your living room, and you know you want the words “home” and “love” to be a cute scripted font and the other words to be a standard font, then I recommend adding the words “home” and “love” together. Then add the words “our is built on” with the standard font you’d like to compliment your scripted font.

It’s perfectly okay if the phrase you want to use isn’t in a complete sentence in Design Space. You’ll be in charge of assembling the sentence after printing the words on the vinyl.

For the rest of this tutorial, we will use the word, “Queen” as an example.

After you type in the word you’d like to use your font in Design Space is a standard font. In order to change the font to meet your project’s standards, you’ll go to the top of your screen and select “fonts.”

You can either buy fonts from Cricut or if you’d like to use the fonts already on your computer (that are completely free) then select “systems” to change the style you’d like.

I love how Design Space will show you an example of what the font looks like before you select an option to give you a visual to meet your project’s needs.

Once you have your font chosen for your project, you’ll want to click on your main word and move the word on your screen so you can keep working on your project. This will allow you to add more words (if you’re wanting to design a cute quote).

Also, you’ll want to use the blue arrow in the bottom right corner to make your font bigger or smaller depending on your projects needs. This option is also available at the top of your screen, but I have found the blue arrow to be a faster option.

Once your word is the size you want, you’ll want to click on the word and look to the right side of your screen. Double check to make sure the font has the scissors for the “cut” option rather than the print, write, or text options also available to you. This is telling Design Space that you want your Cricut machine to “cut” this word.

Pro Tip: You can (and should) change the project color to match the color of the vinyl you’re using for your project. This is perfect and will help save your sanity when it comes time to cut on your Cricut machine. When you have multiple words and you change the color of each word, this tells your machine that you’ll need multiple “mats” or “cuts” for your project.

Once you’re happy with your project you’ll select the green “make it” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen. You’ll also want to take the time to select the number of copies you’d like to make of your project and select “continue” in the bottom right hand corner.

Once your machine connects to your laptop or smartphone, go ahead and select the vinyl option from the list available. You’ll then want to place your vinyl on your cutting mat with the color facing up towards you.

Follow the cutting instructions on the Cricut machine by inserting your cutting mat, waiting for the machine to cut, and inserting additional colors of vinyl if needed.

Once all your vinyl for your project is cut, then apply to your object, whether you’re decorating your wall, a pillow, a mug, or anything else, and enjoy your new creation!

Do you have any questions on how to use your Cricut machine? What would you love to learn how to create? Leave a comment below and let me know!

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Take a look at these Cricut Freebies – Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects. Pin to Pinterest.

We love our Cricut Monogram Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.

Want Another Cricut Tutorial? Learn How to Add Your Own Images to Cricut Design Space. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy and Simplistic Tutorial on How to Make Stickers Using the Cricut Machine. Pin to Pinterest.

Print your Fonts into a Font Catalog – less than 5 minutes! Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Macy’s: Urban Decay Cosmetics for 50% off!

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by Filed Under: Beauty, Online Shopping

published date: March 10, 2018
modified datt: March 10,2018


Macy’s has Urban Decay’s X Kristen Leanne Collection for 50% off! Choose from eye shadow or highlight palettes for as low as $13, as well as gorgeous lipsticks for just $8.50! Don’t forget Macy’s offers free shipping on all beauty orders.


Thanks Hip2save!

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Cricut Mystery Box $34.99 from $78 – While Supplies Last!

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: March 07, 2018
modified datt: March 07,2018

Calling all my Cricut fans! This month’s Mystery Box offered by Cricut is only $34.99! These boxes sell out quickly and always come chock-full of supplies. This particular box has the value of $78.91.

Cricut also offers Free Shipping on any order of $99 or more (US and CA) with code MYSTERYMARCH at checkout! It’s a great time to shop for your Cricut supplies, as you can save 25% off various supplies

Checkout my new Monogramming Tutorial for more ideas on how to put your Cricut machine to great use. Pin to Pinterest.

We also think you will love these Cricut Freebies. Pin to Pinterest.


 

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Last Updated on March 7, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Stuck on You Labels

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: March 07, 2018
modified datt: March 08,2018

Stuck On You Labels Review.

Does the phrase Stuck on You remind anyone else of a Lionel Richie song? I admit, as I was working on this post I might have had the chorus running through my head…. like all day.

From the time my oldest was little, I always had labels. Most of the time the labels were used for tupperware and their bottles/sippy cups. Other creative places I have put labels are their shoes, the tag of their shirt/coat, the handle of their umbrellas and inside their backpacks. Honestly, to have a label that can go all of these places has been such a blessing in keeping the kids stuff identifiable as well as distinct.

Stuck on You has a huge range of quality kids name labels, tags & iron on clothing labels. These labels are water proof, smudge proof and ADORABLE!

I really love their value kits. My favorite has the be the adorable Baby Label Pack for $29.95 (save 49.9% off MSRP).

Baby Label Kit includes…

  • 26 Medium Name Labels
  • 100 Mini Iron On Labels
  • 26 Medium Round Name Labels
  • 1 Personalized Bag Tag

I pick up Medium Labels for the boys. The two designs are Glip Glops (monster) and Space Journey in Notch Font.

Whether they’re going to school, daycare, nursery or staying home, Stuck on You has a label to suit your every need. Pick a label, design, personalize and order today!

Australia based Stuck On You was founded in 1995 by Carrie Felton, a mom of three boys. A global leader in personalized products for baby & beyond, Stuck On You products are available in more than 15 countries. Felton created Stuck On You to celebrate the individuality of every name, bring joy to new parents with unique, timeless products for every child, save families time, energy and money and help them to lead a more organized life. In addition to a broad offering of labels, the Stuck On You collection includes activity and personalized books, durable and stylish bags, lunchboxes and drink bottles, stationery, bag tags and gorgeous gifts for all ages.

In charge of your school fundraising? Take a look  at their fundraising platform for schools, preschools, camps and more. Earn 20% commission on all sales for your program.

  • It’s simple to promote your fundraiser online and on social media using your unique (URL) and fundraiser code
  • There’s no mucking around with order forms – orders can be placed online or over the phone
  • No distribution is required – all orders are shipped directly from the Stuck On You warehouse to the customer.

 

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Disclosure: Stuck On You supplied me with labels for my honest opinion.

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Last Updated on March 8, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

MAM Pacifiers and Bottles

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by Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: March 06, 2018
modified datt: March 06,2018

MAM Pacifiers and Bottles Review – My opinion on MAM Soothers and Bottles.

Hey there (wave), not a new mom here! This mom has tried most every pacifier and most every bottle in her 9 years of parenting five kids. I have had some pretty good runs with many brands but the only brand that all five of my kids used over my (almost) 10 years of parenting is MAM. Each of my children, from birth, has responded well to the MAM pacifier nipple. If the shape worked well for the pacifier, it also became the shape we used for the bottle. I personally loved the cute designs for both the bottles and the pacis. I also love the soft nipple. It was firm enough to slide into my baby’s mouth, but it also was gentle enough to soothe and provide comfort when feeding or sucking.

First the Soother (Pacifier)

MAM has worked closely with with designers and orthodontists. They have designed their soothers to anatomically correct to allow healthy jaw and teeth development. The paci’s come in different sizes perfect for all levels of age and comfort.

Soothers have skin soft silicon that feels like mom and is easily accecpted by babies (I have found this to be true!)

Sizes: The soothers come in different sizes 0-2 months, 2 to 6 months, 6+ months and 16+ months.

I personally am in love with these personalized soothers for the twins (did you get my Instagram story?). What twin mom doesn’t need these in her home. Perfect for keeping the same paci for the same kid and also great for grandparents (who also struggle identifying who is who!) Want one too? MAM pacifiers can have the name of the baby or certain sayings added to them. And even the practical MAM clip can be embroidered. Making things unmistakeably distinctive and identifiable!

If you don’t wish to grab a personalized paci, they have so many cute pacifiers. From ones that glow in the dark to adorable forest animals,

MAM pacifiers are BPA and BPS free!

Second the Bottle

This go around (with the twins), they were born early and had a terrible time latching. This put me on a breast pump routine and the twins drinking through a bottle. Unlike with my first three babies, we tried 4 types of bottles with the boys. I wanted to use the bottle they responded best. Victory with MAM!

MAM has the perfect product for babies of all ages and this makes it easy for them to learn how to drink. Babies learn the transition from breastfeeding or a baby bottle to a glass step by step. All MAM drinking vessels are BPA free and safe for babies.

The MAM bottles have different teats (nipples). Choose between size 1, 2, 3 and X as well as transitional nipples for those growing out of bottles. Teat 1 is for 0+ months. Teat 2 is for 2+ months. Teat 3 is for 4+ months. Lastly, teat X is for 6+ months. All have a unique flat shape that always fits perfectly in baby´s mouth. Once your child is around 12 months, consider moving out of the bottle nipple and trying out the extra soft bottle spout. This spout can actually be used as early as 4+ months of age.

The smaller MAM bottles, as seen above, come in 4 pieces. Two pieces for the base. The base ventilation systems provides a smooth milk flow which reduces air swallowed by baby, gas and burp.

Did you know!? Bottles can be self-sterilized in the microwave. Follow these 3 easy steps. Fill the base with 20 ml of water.  Lay the nipple and nipple ring in the base of the bottle. Place the bottle on top followed by the cap and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes!

About MAM

MAM combines technological innovation, medical function and contemporary design to develop superior baby care products that support a baby’s development from day one. Since MAM developed its first pacifier in Vienna in 1976, it has evolved to become a global authority on baby care product design and quality. Today MAM products are used by families in over 60 countries and on six continents. To find out more and view MAM’s baby care range of award-winning pacifiers, bottles, cups, teethers, oral care items, coordinating accessories and gift sets visit www.mambaby.com.

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Disclosure: MAM supplied me pacifiers and bottles for my honest opinion.

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