Couponing for the Rest of Us

DIY: How to Plant a Succulent Garden Video Tutorial + a $100 Home Depot Giveaway!

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Recently, I partnered with Home Depot to co-host a Pinterest Inspired Do-It-Herself Workshop all about Succulent Container Gardens. The big event was last Thursday, we had a crowd y’all, it was so much fun. Thanks to everyone that came out, it was so great to meet you in person. Although I have always loved vegetable gardening this was my first Succulent Garden lesson. Basically, Succulents are very hardy plants that require very little upkeep and minimal watering. Yes, my kind of plant! There are many different varieties with the most popular being cacti and aloe plants. During the workshop we learned step-by-step how to plant a Succulent Garden I couldn’t wait to plant my own.

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Here are just a couple of pics from the Do-It-Herself Workshop.  Home Depot even gave away a gas grill and the containers we made during the workshop!  The store manager presented me with a hand painted Home Depot apron.  It was such a kind gesture, and the apron was painted beautifully.

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My kids had baseball and softball games all weekend, so we didn’t make it to Home Depot to pick up our supplies until Sunday afternoon. It was raining like crazy, and I don’t mean just a little bit.  There were flood watches everywhere, first time I’ve ever picked out planters in the garden department under an umbrella.  Otherwise, I was planning on filming what I was buying but we were a wet mess.

Favorite succulents

The kids helped me pick out their favorite Succulents, after looking at every single plant several times over (no exaggeration y’all it took forever). Love these sweet little hands.  If it would have been up to them, we would have bought every single one!

Succulent Supplies

Below I have included a list of supplies you’ll need to create a Succulent Garden.  We bought a beautiful large blue planter to use as a centerpiece on the table on our screened in porch.  Then, a smaller planter for the kids bathroom.

You’ll need:

Don’t forget to check out my Pinterest board of Succulent Gardens for additional inspiration.

 

Here is a step-by-step You Tube Video I filmed to help you create your own Succulent Garden. We’ve also got (1)$100 Home Depot gift card to give away to one Time 2 $ave reader!!  Follow directions below to enter.

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Disclosure: The Home Depot partnered with bloggers such as me for their Twitter Party and DIH Workshop program. As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about any product mentioned in these posts. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.


Couponing for the Rest of Us: You Don’t Have to Love Coupons!! + GIVEAWAY

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For the next 4 weeks I’ll be sharing a quote from my newly released book, “Couponing for the Rest of Us” and giving away two copies of my book each week. If you are worried that you have to be in love with coupons to save money, don’t worry you don’t.  Instead, you simply make couponing work for you.  Depending what season of life you are in right now, you might not have a lot of extra time.  I understand, I don’t either.  Whether you save 5% or 50% you are still saving your family money.  What is most important is to finding a way for couponing to work for you.  Couponing doesn’t have to become your life. [Read more...]

Amazon Lightning Deal: Canon Pixma Photo Printer only $65 Shipped (Reg $150!)

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Today on Amazon – you can score a great deal on this Canon Pixma Wireless All-in-One Printer – it’s the lightning deal until Noon (EST) and it’s on sale for only $64.99 Shipped (Reg. $149.99)!

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Ask Time 2 $ave – How do you find balance when using coupons?

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Q: I’ve heard couponing is like a full time job. I’d love to learn how to save my family money but not if it takes tons of time. How do you find balance?

A:  We’ve all heard the stories and seen the pictures. Overflowing shelves. Toilet paper stuffed under the bed. Hours and hours spent planning and organizing for just one “quick” trip to the grocery store.

It’s more than a little intimidating!

But here’s the thing. Couponing does not have to become your life. You don’t have to spend days planning for a single trip to the store. My hope is that you learn to coupon effectively in a way that you will be able to maintain. One that allows you to save money, shop wisely and find that all important balance. The bottom line? Couponing needs to fit into your life….not become your life. The truth is that the most important roles in our lives lie far beyond the grocery cart. But it is far too easy to get pulled into a mindset where clipping and planning claims more of your day than you ever intended.

So where is the balance?

It is in you. It is in finding a system that works and one that allows you to achieve your savings goals without giving up time with those you love. With that in mind here are three quick balance tips to help you keep things in perspective.

1. Limit Your Stores

It can often feel that if we want to make the most of our savings, then we are going to have to hit every store every week. This is far more than any one person can sanely take on! So choose one or two stores with the best deals of the week and stick with them.

 

2. Find Your System

There are tons of different couponing and organizational systems out there and they all have their strengths. It doesn’t so much matter which system you choose, only that you pick one that works for you and stick with it. This will save you time each week not only as you plan but also once you get to the store.

 

3. Enjoy Your Savings

Too often I hear people getting caught up in how much other people were able to save. This is not a competition! It’s about making a difference in your family’s budget. So enjoy the savings you snag and don’t worry about what others are doing. Whether you save 5% or 50% you still saved money.

 

If you’d like to learn how to save BIG without investing all your time, order my new book Couponing for the Rest of Us: The Not-So-Extreme Guide to Saving More.  You’ll learn step-by-step how to reduce your grocery bill!

Walmart: Mohawk Home 5×8 Area Rugs only $49! (Reg $85)

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WOW – we posted this deal back in the winter – and it looks like these rugs are on markdown once again!

I was just browsing clearance on Walmart.com and was shocked to see some HUGE discounts on area rugs!  I found several great deals on rugs from Mohawk Home, as well as big rollbacks on all kinds of rugs.   Check out these room-sized rugs for only $49, plus they get 5-star reviews!

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*HOT* Coupons & Rebates in the Beer Aisle!

Coupons in the Beer Aisle?  You bet!

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*NEW* $2 BIC FlameDisk Coupon = Possibly FREE at Walmart!

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If you will be grilling or camping soon – check out this great new $2 Off Coupon on BIC FlameDisks!  I picked up one of these last year and it made a great easy cookout in the park :)

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Cottonelle Toiler Paper only 24¢ Per Roll, Shipped!! (Stockup Price)

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This is one of our favorite deals – and it’s back again!

Right now on Amazon, you can score a great deal on Cottonelle toilet paper! Pay only $15.66 for 64 Rolls, or jut $.24/roll!

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