Spring Cleaning & Glade Product Review

I'm not sure this counts as Spring Cleaning, but one of the first things I do in the Spring is to open the windows of our house.  There is just something about opening the house after winter and letting in fresh air!  I also like to purchase Spring scented candles & air fresheners.  The combination of the fresh air and Spring scents help to motivate me to start my Spring Cleaning!

Here is a tip for a quick clean-up:

If you have company coming and less than 10 minutes to clean-up your house, what do you do to make the most of the time?

Do a quick run through and pick-up as much clutter as you can then light a candle or spray air freshener.  If your house smells clean it will appear to be cleaner than it really is!

I received a Glade Limited Edition Sparkle of Spring Candle (4oz.) in my kit from BzzAgent and I love it!  It has a very light and fresh scent and I love the beautiful green color of the candle.  The Sparkle of Spring candle has a light citrus fragrance with a hint of vanilla.  Burning this candle definitely added the fragrance of Spring to my home.  The Sparkle of Spring scent is also available in scented oil candles, room sprays and Glade Plugins refills.

I also received a Glade Plugins refill in my SC Johnson Spring Cleaning kit from BzzAgent.  I have used Glade Plugins in our bathrooms for a long time but this is the first time that I have tried the Crisp Waters fragrance.  It provided enough fragrance to keep the bathroom smelling fresh without being overwhelming in a small space.  I really like the Crisp Waters fragrance and will definitely add it to my list of favorite Plugins scents.

Go here to print a $1.00 coupon for Glade Plugins.

Tomorrow I will be reviewing Pledge and sharing some Spring Cleaning Tips for Dusting!

Disclosure:  I received a SC Johnson Smart & Easy Spring Cleaning Kit from BzzAgent.  The opinions in this post are my own and were not influenced in any way.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post or for participating in this BzzAgent program.

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If your children are interested in drawing or painting, check out Bob Davies' webiste How to Draw & Paint.
 
 
Thanks Five J's!

T.G.I. Friday's Coupon

Go here to print a B1G1 FREE Entree coupon with the purchase of 2 beverages at T.G.I. Friday's.  This coupon expires 3/31/11.  Thanks Mojo Savings!

Breakfast in a Muffin Recipe

Breakfast in a Muffin
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Canola Oil
• 2 Eggs
• 8oz. package Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
• 4 Bacon Strips (cooked & crumbled)

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder & salt.  Combine milk, oil and 1 egg and stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.  Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full.  In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and second egg.  Add cheddar cheese and seasoned salt; mix well. Stir in bacon. Spoon 2 tablespoons in the center of each muffin. Bake at 425 degrees  for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm.

These muffins freeze & reheat well so they are perfect for a quick and easy hot breakfast.


This post is linked to:

• Tuesdays at the Table
• Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
• Tasty Tuesday

SC Johnson Spring Cleaning Products from BzzAgent

One of the perks of being a blogger is getting to try products for FREE!  But did you know that you don't have to be a blogger to try FREE products?  One of my favorite marketing networks is BzzAgent & you don't have to be a blogger to join.

Today I received a SC Johnson Spring Cleaning Kit to review from BzzAgent.

The SC Johnson Spring Cleaning Kit from BzzAgent  contained:

• The Smart & Easy Spring Cleaning BzzGuide
• Glade Limited Edition Spring Collection Jar Candle 4oz.
• Glade Plugins Scented Oil Refill (Crisp Waters)
• Pledge Lemon Clean Aerosol Spray
• Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel Kit with dispenser & gel discs
• Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer
• Mega-Saving Coupon Book with over $58 in Coupons

I will be sharing more details and reviews this week on the SC Johnson products that I received along with some Spring Cleaning Tips!

To help you get your home ready for Spring, go here to print a $1.00 coupon for Glade Plugins.











Disclosure:  I received a SC Johnson Smart & Easy Spring Cleaning Kit from BzzAgent.  The opinions in this post are my own and were not influenced in any way.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post or for participating in this BzzAgent program.

Menu Board Project

I finally finished my Menu Board Project!  I made a few changes to the board.  I laminated 7 meal cards so that I can write the meals on using a dry erase marker instead of having a collection of meal cards.  Also, most of my recipes are online, not on recipe cards, so I did not need a pocket for recipe cards.

I can't wait to try it out.  It will be nice to have it in the kitchen so my son can see what is planned for dinner instead of asking me 50 times a day!

Do you use a menu plan board ?

Doorposts 10 Days of Give Aways & New Blog

Today's (3/21/11) give away on the new Doorposts blog, Doorposts of Your House, is the book For Instruction in Righteousness. 

This book will help you use the Bible every time you discipline your children! For Instruction in Righteousness is a topical Bible for parents. It includes hundreds of verses on over 50 areas of sin. But it is more than just a topical Bible!


Each chapter includes:
•What the Bible says will, or should, happen to a person who sins in this way.

•Ideas for discipline that parallel these Biblical consequences.

•What the Bible likens a person to when he indulges in this sin, and ideas for practical objects lessons using these examples.

•How God blesses the person who resists temptations to this sort of sin.

•Parallel ideas for “rewards” and encouragement for children who show progress towards overcoming this sin.

•Stories and people in the Bible that illustrate obedience and disobedience in this area.

•Fully quoted memory verses.

•Use for all ages!


Go here to see a sample page of Shifting Blame, Making Excuses.

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Menu Plan Monday

Monday:  French Dip Sandwiches, Veggies & Dip, Hot German Potato Salad



Tuesday:  Cincinnati Chili Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread



Wednesday:  Dinner at Church



Thursday:  Bruschetta Chicken Bake, Broccoli



Friday:  Dinner Out! (I will be speaking at a sold-out Ladies' Night at our church.)



Saturday:  Crockpot Baked Potatoes, Spinach Salad, Beer Cheese Soup



Sunday Lunch:  Scrambled Eggs Benedict, Fresh Fruit



Sunday Dinner:  Frozen Pizza, Salad



Breakfast Choices for the Week:

• Cereal, Fruit
• Breakfast in a Muffin, Fruit
• Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothies
• Breakfast Cookies, Fruit

Super Savings Saturday 3/19

We had a great time celebrating St. Patrick's Day this week and doing our Expedition Ireland Unit Study.  I did find a little time for shopping and I am glad that I did because I found some great bargains!

  

My best deal this week was this Intelliglobe that I found at Target on clearance for $22.48 (original price $125.00)!  I have been looking for a globe for my son and really liked the Intelliglobe but did not want to pay $125.00.  I just happen to find it on clearance in the office/school supply department (for those of you in KC it was at the Tiffany Springs store).

 I also purchased at Target:

• Finish Dishwasher Detergent $2.99 (used $1.50 Target coupon & $.75 manufacturer coupon)
• Up & Up Ibuprofen $1.77 (used $1 Target coupon)
• Alka Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine $5.99 (used $1 coupon)

Total Out of Pocket = $28.65

 Here is what I purchased at CVS this week:

• 2 Soft Soap Hand Soaps 2/$6.00 (used 2 $.35 coupons)
• 3 Honest Teas $1.00 each
• 3 Coke 12 packs 3/$13.00
• 1 Crest Mouth Wash $3.49
• 1 Dial Lotion $4.99 (used $1.00 coupon)
• Irish Spring Body Wash $2.99 (used $.50 coupon)
• 3 Gain Dish Soap $.97 each (used 3 $1.00 coupons- not sure where they came from)
• 1 Gillette Fusion Pro Glide Razor Raincheck $9.99 (used $4.00 coupon)

Total Before Coupons & Extra Bucks = $46.37

I used $18 in Extra Bucks.

Total Out of Pocket = $19.18 & I earned $19.50 in Extra Bucks!
($3.00 Soft Soap, $5.00 Coke/Honest Tea, $2.50 Crest, $3.00 Dial, $2.00 Irish Spring, $4.00 Gillette Raincheck)

Here is what I purchased at Walgreens this week:

• Walgreens Bleach $.99
• 6 Scotch Photo Mailers 3/$1.00
• 2 Kleenex $.89 each
• Starbucks Coffee $6.99 (splurge for my husband)
• 10 Gatorades $.69 each
• 1 Reynolds Foil $.89
• 2 Walgreens Wax Paper $.89 each
• 8 Arizonia Drinks 2/$1.00

Total Out of Pocket = $25.33

I picked-up a few basic groceries at Aldi this week.

Total Out of Pocket = $11.34

I went to one of my favorite thrift stores this week and found a Pampered Chef Pitcher (new) for $2.99, a tea pot for my Mrs. Tea $1.49 and a Timex weather clock radio for $3.99.

Total Out of Pocket = $8.47

Total Money Spent this Week = $93.29

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Doorposts New Blog & 10 Days of Give Aways

This week Doorposts launched a new blog:  Doorposts of Your House.  They are celebrating the new blog with 10 days of give aways and a Grand Prize Give Away of a complete set of Doorposts materials!

Today's give away (3/18/11) is a Complete Chart Package!

This package includes:

The If-Then Chart – A Scripture-based tool to help you deal quickly and consistently with common misbehaviors. Lists ten common behavior issues, along with Bible verses for each one and a space for you to fill in an agreed-upon consequence (suggestions included!).

The Blessing Chart – Used together with the If-Then Chart, this chart provides balance by helping you encourage godly behavior with Scripture and agreed-upon rewards.

The Brother-Offended Checklist – The solution to bickering and petty arguments! Based on Matthew 18 and other verses, this chart and Bible study will teach your children to resolve disagreements in a godly manner.

The Go-to-the-Ant Chart – This chart covers every area of laziness we could think of, with a Bible verse for each problem, for encouraging your children towards greater diligence.

The Put On Chart – Based on Colossians 3, this chart will help your children learn to “put on” Godly character qualities like patience, forgiveness, and humility. Eight lessons in the included Bible study book will help your family learn more about each quality and put them into practice!

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