SUCK THE AIR OUT OF IT ~ GET ORGANIZED

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June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment

I have been on an organization rampage, and I can’t believe school is out and the kids are  full time which means the  house can quickly deteriorate from organized to disorganized! I am most happy that they will be home day in and day out but I have to have everything organized before they get ahead of my organization! My quest has started by putting away those bulky winter blankets that had been on their beds. I have just gotten done cleaning up all the rooms for spring and the heat has been off! It’s time to make room for light sheets, open windows! I don’t want the blankets jammed under the beds because I washed them, so I used neatfreak! neatbags™ vacuum bags! If you have never used a vacuum bag to store your stuff, this is the time to try it! Neatfreak! vacuum bags are the perfect solution to storage space for bulky items! I personally can’t stand the fact that the kids shoved their blankets and comforters under their beds because I spent time washing and folding them, but as kids do, they shoved! I knew there had to be a better way to store this bulky stuff and neatfreak! has shown me the path to neat organization in a compact bag!

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The neatfreak! neatbags™ vacuum bags are perfect for organization, storage and protection of clothing, blankets, cushions, bedding and pillows as they take away the bulk of the item and allow it to be stored without the air sucking up all the room! The neatbags™ vacuum bags save up to 75% of storage space and with space at a premium I need every ounce I can claim back! The difference that neatbags™ vacuum bags makes is huge! The blankets are able to be stacked under the beds, tightly condensed, free of dust, spiders, etc. that might have once touched them when not packaged! In addition, there is still room for more neatbags™ vacuum bags under the beds which means I can take the kids clothes out of their drawers from winter and place those items in bags and this frees up space up for the summer shorts and bathing suits! This also means less furniture in a room and more space because you can function on one set of drawers rather than 2!

Here is the Princess Blanket that was just taking up too much room before I sucked the ever-living life out of it!

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  • Patented Double Gusset – Square bottom for easy packing and stacking
  • Innovative rounded zipper seal that stops slider from sliding off bag
  •  neatbags™ vacuum bags protect contents from: WATER, MILDEW, ODOR, INSECTS and DUST
  • neatbags™ vacuum bags are: AIRTIGHT, REUSABLE and WATER PROOF
  • One side note: if you are storing for more than 4 months at a time, Re-suction vacuum bags every 4-6 months to ensure compression is maintained

 

 

 

 

 

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The bags are very easy to use. You simply fill the bag with the items you want in it, however I do suggest folding, not stuffing and make sure to leave enough room in order to comfortably zip the bag. Press the zipper slider firmly against the zipper and do this 2x back and forth and forth and back, then open the cap, place the vacuum nozzle over it and suck the air out! The kids love watching the bags go from full to flat! Close the cap when it is condensed and store! It is that easy to regain space and organization in your house and neatfreak! makes it easy!

 

 

Storage has never been easier, neater, or cleaner and these bags will not suck the time out of your cleaning routine because they zip and go! Have fun getting organized with neatfreak!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How To Buy Name Brand Clothing and Get Money Back After Shopping ~

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June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

After a few rounds of  shopping and a very full new wardrobe, it’s time to share with you the real deals that I have found for the frugal shopper!  My claim to fame as you well know is shopping, getting brand names, never paying full price,  all the while earning money back and the Ebates site is perfectly aligned with my frugality diva-ness!  With the sponsored shopping I have completed over the last few weeks, I can definitively show you how to reap the benefits of shopping on this great  site and earn money back while purchasing, great clothing from great stores.  Madame Deals  my challenger in this shop-off, knows how to get great brand name clothing and earn money back and we are both revealing our shopping trips to you to see who you think shopped better!  We each had $150 to stretch throughout our shopping experiences.

Ebates is all about shopping and earning cash back, are you a frugal shopper? Are you headed out on to a party? Do you need a gift? Are you taking a gift? Are you choosing gifts that you want to give to people? I think I buy more things in the summer, from gifts to kids items than any other time of year and Ebates helps me to save on my purchases by earning cash back while I spend. Just as a reminder, and before I write about my deals: great deals abound and they are  not just about buying for yourself you can use this site for  gifting, giving gifts, sending gifts, shopping for presents, holidays,birthdays, presents for loved one and so on.  Remember each time you purchase you make money back that you can cash out or apply to your next order.

Madame Deals and I are both working our shopping in a way that is most suitable to our needs at present:  she got dressed up and I needed basic sporty clothing for an upcoming Pittsburgh Frugal Mom event, let’s take a peek at what I came up with!

My Shopping Trips

I kept this simple, I shopped Old Navy and Coach and I was able to purchase, 1 pair of multi-applicable shoes from Coach(1/2 price), as well as 2 Cardigans,  2 pairs of shorts and a bonus dress and I still came in under $150!  I am simply all put together and I got a lot for my money, but the best part? I earned 2% cash back from Old Navy (a few dollars, better in my pocket and not a coupon, so I get cash!) and I earned 3% at the Coach store in addition to buying my shoes at 1/2 price!  Frugal buys on name brand, quality brands, I do believe that is shopping Pittsburgh Frugal Style!

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Outfit totals :  $149.90 — under by .10, but factor in the money I made back which was $3.57, I actually earned while I shopped!

 

How to save even more:

1) if you had a store card you are often offered additional discounts

2) you can always place an online coupon code into your purchase as long as it is applicable

3) you could purchase the gift cards for the purchases online at a great store like Plastic Jungle or Gift Card Granny where you can purchase discounted gift cards for retail shopping.

 

 

 

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Cushion Pros Special Discount For Pittsburgh Frugal Mom Fans

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June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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If you have been keeping up you know that I am in the middle of a DIY, wicker seat cushion redo! I am working with the pros at Cushion Pros to get this all perfected! I reached out and asked if they might offer my readers a special discount because any money not spent is money well-saved! This is super exciting, you can save 12% on anything on their site, so even if you just have a single cushion you want to have made, it can happen! One cushion will let you see how great the company is! I can tell you from first hand experience that you will not find a product even close to what you will receive from the folks at Cushion Pros. If you want to read my full first segment about what to do in order to get a cushion made for your wicker chairs, sofas, couches and more, check my first segment out here!

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“I have found a way to order Custom Cushions online at great prices with a variety of possibilities from the filling to the edges, cording and material design and composition! The patterns are plentiful with a something for EVERY budget and you can make them as simple or as ‘decked’ (lol) out as you like! The process for creating my cushion was simple, not overwhelming and the site is user friendly and if you reach out to customer service you will be provided TOP Notch help, in your process and the professionalism and care that comes from Cushion Pros is amazing. The employees are truly dedicated to first-rate customer service and delivering a quality product. I honestly got to speak with them a few times along the ordering process and I am so happy I have chosen this project because the ‘fill’ that creates this company is truly stitched together with a love for their products! I have uncovered a secret, that you have got to learn about and you will be ‘stuffed’ with knowledge that great consumers need to know! You all are my great consumers and I love learning new places to shop and share with you. I am always careful about who to choose to work with and who might actually deliver you a valuable product at a realistic cost and today I have you covered, stuffed and full with my latest find: Cushion Pros.”

Now, if you have read my story and want to start saving money and getting your old cushions made new or if you want a pet bed, a new pillow cushion, any and all products from the Cushion Pros site,— here is a 12% off discount code PITFRUMOM –A frugal deal and a great way to get your pillows, cushions and more to your door!

Get ready to sit down and relax on your furniture again! Cushion Pros can give your seats new life! CushionPros, a custom cushion division of American Mills, Inc. was launched by company owners Bill and Alisa Shapard in November, 2011. “As a fourth generation family owned business, we have a long history of commitment to excellence. We have been providing quality products for over 75 years!” – Bill Shapard

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PRETTY IN PINK AND FRUGAL TOO~

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June 18, 2013 by 1 Comment

 

PROFESSIONAL SKIN CARE SYSTEM BY TOILETREE PRODUCTS

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Pink and sitting on a shower ledge, that is where you can find my daughter’s Professional Skin Care System by ToiletTree Products.  She will be 16 soon and she is all about her complexion, and looks, a true girly-girl all the way down to the nail polish! She enjoys the rejuvenating spa experience with this great tool and the best part it is skin care at home so the cost is a fraction of what we would pay for trips to the dermatologist and spas!

This system is a professional system that helps stimulate skin renewal, and improve the overall skin clarity and appearance.  My daughter likes it because it has the added benefit of removing dead skin cells and exposing healthier, more radiant looking skin.  She is also happy to use it when the make-up remover cloths fail to remove all make up because this little machine removes it all but it is not rough on the skin it is just tough on stubborn make up!  What you will find is a skin care system that is a fraction of what many charge and it works better than those with the ‘pricier’ tags.  Color choice is great for teens and the fact that it can be taken into the shower is a real plus so that the constant reminder to clean is always a ledge away!  The cost is only $39.95 with free shipping! Bargain!

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Professional Skin Care System (Pink) What is in the box?
2 face exfoliators (1 soft for sensitive skin and 1 medium for normal skin)

1 body exfoliator

1 pumice sphere

This little system really moves, not too hard, and the button does not wear down and affect the movement of the brush heads.  What you will find is that you may go through more batteries than you might have planned on since it will be used a lot! My daughter, as many teens are is all about grooming and she makes certain to use this each day without fail.  The cost on this is so much less than other skin care systems which is what makes it so frugal to buy and the system costs less but functions the same!  I love that it comes in 3 color choices: grey, blue or pink! Great for guys or girls!

PERSONAL PREFERENCE

The size is perfect for those smaller hands, and the buttons function with ease.  The ideal feature for a teen girl is that it removes makeup as well as exfoliating the dead skin cells.  The color choice is a bonus and the fact that it is able to stay housed in the shower means it is always in reach to clean up that complexion and serves as a reminder to be used! (waterproof)

 

 

 

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Mission Giveaway with Peaberry Tea

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June 18, 2013 by 1 Comment

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It’s summer and there is nothing nicer than getting together with your friends, letting the kids run loose and enjoying a glass of tea! I love offering a great beverage when I have my friends are over and a nice glass of tea always is perfect! Our sponsors Peaberry Tea has a great tasting tea and it is created with all natural artisan blends. You really have to taste this tea to believe how tea-rrific it is! Tea is second only to water as the top consumed beverage in the world. Do you feel you aren’t a tea drinker? You simply haven’t tried great tea…yet. Give us a few sips and we’ll change your mind!!

About Our Sponsor

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Love tea? Want to love loose tea but don’t know where to start? Host a Peaberry Tea home tea tasting and be rewarded with tons of free product and exclusive host specials! Sip several of our all natural artisan blends, learn steeping techniques and health benefits all while sharing a newfound love of tea with friends. Peaberry Tea currently offers 39 loose teas, scone mixes and shortbread mixes, teaware, and pottery.

Check out Gwen’s Peaberry Tea Review!

The Prizes

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Peaberry Tea is awarding 3 of its artisan loose teas in 2 oz resealable bags, one fine mesh infuser basket and dish set, one perfect tea scoop, and one bag of our Classic Scone Mix…to the winner AND a friend!

It’s finally summer and we’ve chosen the perfect teas to steep for iced as well as hot tea. This collection has everything you’ll need to steep the perfect cup. Our Organic Ceylon is a black tea, rich with chocolate notes. The tropical fruits added to a beautiful base of green tea in our Aloha Green are a summer staple. The tartness of pomegranate are perfectly paired with the sweetness of pear in PomePear, a fruit tisane great for all ages. Topping off the experience are our scones. Simply add butter and buttermilk (and cranberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, etc.) to make the most delicious, moist scones you’ll ever have. (Total value of over $110!)

Keep: A Peaberry Tea Prize Pack

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How to Enter

The Giveaway will open up on 6/18 12:01 am EST and Close on 6/21 at 11:59 pm EST.

Complete the mandatory entries on the Rafflecopter below.

Tea is second only to water as the top consumed beverage in the world. Do you feel you aren’t a tea drinker? You simply haven’t tried great tea…yet. Give us a few sips and we’ll change your mind!!

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Side note…It’s not mandatory to enter all the giveaways at each blog. Those are just great bonus giveaways for you to enter.

Mission Giveaway started with Madame Deals and her $100 story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people help each other! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are Mission Giveaway!

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