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Dec31

I don’t know about you but my refrigerator is a black hole of freezer burnt food, topped with disorganization.  I have a dreaded side-by-side its way to small, nothing fits in either side, I have to rearrange it all the time to fit stuff after I grocery shop and freezer is like playing frozen food jenga.  Oh! and did I mention the freezer in the garage. That is usually packed with freezer mealsTR45, or bulk/y items since its a full size freezer.  inventory.jpg

So my solution WRITING ON THE DOOR!   I use a low odor fine point dry erase markers that comes off completely when I spray it with my homemade surface cleaner.  This helps me inventory everything I have, makes it easier to decide what is for dinner that is for sure.  As you can see my handwriting is horrible (Sorry).  This is my list of what I have in my freezer and the freezer out in the garage (that is what OUT means).  When I look at the list I can easily throw together dinner or if we have someone over I know what we have and if we have enough.  Another great thing is when someone is over or my husband is home they can easily look at the fridge and pick what they want to eat.

So that is one side of the fridge door on the other is what is in the cupboards & Meal Planning… Now for this wonderful photo I did rewrite I just left it the way it was so you can truly see what it looks like after a month.

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After I use the item I either cross off the number or I just erase off the list. I let you in on a little secret I HATE SHOPPING and especially for groceries; the truth is I only go once a month.   When it comes to the next month/grocery time I take a photo and rewrite everything.  Then I use my custom shopping list and a highlighter to go shopping (I post the printable soon) .

Would you use this idea @ Home?

My First Free Samples In The Mail

Feb18

I am super excited my first samples came and they came from two sites, Pinchme.com & CrowdTap.com.  I mentioned these sites in an earlier post Legitimate FREE STUFF Websites.

My first box is from PinchMe.com
My First Pinch Me Box
It Included:
Gevalia Kaffe House Blend – Ground Coffee – Medium -Bodied
Coupon 50 Cents off 12-0z. Gevalia Coffee Product
The New Expo Ultra Fine Marker
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers 
Olay Fresh Outlast Body Wash
Coupon for $1 off Body Wash or Bar Soap
$100 Wine Voucher for NakedWines.com

Click Here To Join Me In our Free Samples

So what do you have to do to get free samples sent to you?  You log on to PinchMe.com and take the surveys to qualify for products that are perfect for you.  Once you fill out your surveys there will be samples released on certain days (see pic).  Once you put together your box it will be shipped to you (at no cost to you).  Open your box, try the products and give them feedback on each product.  What did you like?  What did you use it for?

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CrowdTap.com Box
U By Kotex
UByKotex I received a nice little sample pack with a $1 off coupon!

How CrowsTap.com works
You answer questions called quick hits or other actions were you have to text, write or share on Facebook your thoughts.  You also get entered into gift card drawings for every 100pts!

 

Where do you like to get your free samples????

 

 

8 Tips to Getting More Done – Step on the throttle with these Mommy Tips

Jan20

8 Tips

Even if you just take away one thing from reading this or maybe it stays in the back of your mind until one day you randomly remember and you are like .. oh yea maybe I should try that.

1. Wake up early. If you can before everyone else in the house. It’s peaceful and I get so much more done.
2. Do everyone’s laundry separate. Before laundry goes into the washer I separate it into a basket for each person in the house, one for towels, one for blankets and sheets, one for rugs. This way when I am done washing each persons laundry I put it all away at once.
3. Put outfits together as you put everything away. For my son I have a drawer specifically for outfits this way if in not home or he gets dressed by himself it will go together. Myself I put outfits together on hangers. I try to pair as much as I can up together this way if I am in a hurry I can grab and go.
4. Set a timer when cleaning.
5. Always look at your to do list. Priorities.
6. Write what you have in the freezer ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR. (I use an expo dry erase marker or you could always use a tablet)
7. 5 min prep the night before- Put you bag/s by the door, make sure everyone has an outfit for the morning etc
8. Speed clean – You know like someone just pulled in and your bras are hanging to dry.

What tips do you have to getting more done in a day?  What works what doesn’t?