Journal of a Busy Mom

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Clean the Pantry Week

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This week is Clean the Pantry week in our house. What does that mean? Clean the pantry week is the week I try to make all our meals from our pantry. Usually, it’s the week that has the last few days of an ending month and the first days of a new month. This week has 3 days from October and 2 days from November. I usually let myself get fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and 1-2 added “deals”.

Here is the complete menu:

Monday
Lemon Chicken
cooked rice
steamed broccoli

Tuesday
tri tip
potatoes
asparagus

Wednesday
taquitos
corn
salad

Thursday
Chicken enchilada casserole 

Friday
left over from the rest of the week

This really helps me to use up my pantry items and to save money. If I don’t “shop” once a month I really don’t miss out on much. I just don’t look at the ads so I don’t get tempted!

Ligia

Groupon Deal: $10 for $20 at the Body Shop

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Another Christmas Deal!

I always like to buy gifts on hand for those times when I am invited to a birthday party or even for Christmas gift giving. This is a 50% deal to one of my favorite shops.  There is not much time left, I’ve missed out on some deals because I didn’t act fast enough.

 

Ligia

Christmas Budgeting Tip #2: Use Daily Deals Sites

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I love, love Christmas. I also love, love getting a good deal. During the holiday seasons I am always looking for ways to save money and still have a wonderful Christmas within my budget. The past two years, Daily Deal Sites have popped up. It is during the holiday season that I am most grateful for these sites! I have found great deals like the Vistaprint and  Picaboo deals. Last year, we purchased my Dad a GPS for an awesome price. So, it goes without saying that I am looking like a hawk right now for those perfect gift opportunities.

These are the Daily Deal sites and I use. I know there are so many out there but here my top favorites.

Eversave

Living Social

Saveology

Groupon

Mamasource

I do enjoy getting their daily emails so I can know what is new.

Here are some deals that I saw today that I might take advantage of. Unfortunately, the Saveology deal is for new customers only, but I can always open an account under my husband’s name!

For example, Eversave has a Kindle and Walmart combo for $79  right now. Saveology has an Old Navy Gift Card for 50% off.

Ligia