Kiwi Crate Box

 

 

Matthew loves his Kiwi Crate Box every month. This month was the best one yet. It was jam packed with goodies.

 

 

 

 

Here;s a coupon code to use on their site, You can use on anything in their shop, including a monthly box at a discounted price. Use this link for your box, http://www.kiwicrate.com/Refer?i=CHELSEYK

 I loved these watercolor postcards. Matthew painted them and we mailed them to our family members.Everyone loved them :)

 

Conscious Box Review

I've been slacking on the blog, Sorry. Ive been busy with Christmas and planning Brady's party, all of which will be on the blog very soon :)


For Grey Monday I signed up with Conscious Box for a 3 month subscription. I've wanted to try the box for awhile but I was unable to find any coupon codes to purchase it as a discounted price. For grey Thursday, they offered a 3 month subscription for the price of a 2 month subscription.
Cha-Ching!
To my surprise it included a few baby items which I really like.. I love the uniqueness of the box, eco-friendly and out of the ordinary samples. Its also packed with alot of stuff.
Here's a peek into our box, Enjoy :)

The boxes retail for $19.95, with the deal that I got, my box was around $13.30 which seems like a good value. I'm excited to get my next box, hopefully there are more baby samples and coupons like this box.

FREE DIY Scarf

I found a diy scraf on pinterest....story of my life these days, lol.
This project was free because I used products I already owned.
I used one of my husbands old white tshirts and some leftover Rit dye to make my scarf.


First, cut your shirt in half, just below the arm pits.
Then cut even "slats" at the bottom of the shirt, the width is up to you, I did about 1/2 inch each.
Pull the cut pieces down and release as if you are trying to stretch them out.

 

I dyed my scarf dark pink using red rit diluted with alot of water. Soak in a large bucket of hot water for about an hour. Ring it out and wash it till the water runs clear. I washed mine in the washing machine twice as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Done!

 

Original Pinterest Pin is here

http://pinterest.com/pin/15903404905798836/

Kohl's sweater dress $12.74

Sweater Dress at Kohl's on sale for $14.99, using your 15% off coupon code it is $12.74.
You can give the cashier the code to type in or you can order from the kiosk in store and receive free shipping.

Also, if you sign up for Kohl's email/coupons, they will email you a $5.00 off your purchase coupon. I have signed up on several different email addresses, lol. It takes a few days for the coupon to come through though. use this link: http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/registration/sale_alert_signup.jsp

Using your coupon AND you $5.00 off, you will get the dress for $7.74.
You CAN use both, I confirmedlast time I was there, you can use a % off coupon WITH a $ off coupon. Enjoy!

Macy's Deals on Skip Hop

Sorry Ladies (and gents) I've been slacking on the blog lately :(
I'm working hard on my son's First Birthday Party. I just got my Silhouette machine in today and the suspense is killing me. As soon as those kiddos are asleep, I'm crafting away the rest of the night. lol.

Today's deal is for one of my favorite brands, Skip Hop.
Macy's has a few items on sale that you can also use with their weekly coupon to further your savings.

Skip Hop Bib, on sale for $1.60, that's a great deal in itself because the same bib is $8.00+  at Target and Toys R Us.

I also found a lunch bag, on sale for $11.20, regular $14.00 at Skip Hop or Target.

 

 

I have two coupons below for you to use, $10 off of a $25 purchase. If you can find the above items in store, you will further your savings even more. I was thinking you could purchase 3 of the above insulated lunch bags for $23.60. Great Christmas gift or an upcoming birthday gift that parents would appreciate. Buy a gender neutral one and you could use for a boy or a girl birthday.


coupon #1 (starts on december 11, 2012)
http://dealspl.us/macys-coupons/620652p

coupon #2:
http://dealspl.us/macys-coupons/621249p

SilhouettePortrait Cutting Machine

Ahhhhh, I'm so excited I can barely contain myself. I just ordered my Silhouette portrait machine.
I have been wanting one for awhile but $300 price tag seemed a bit much. A few months ago, they announce the new Portrait Machine, which is basically a cheaper, smaller version of the Cameo.
 Cha-Ching!

So anyhow, my hubby let me order it as an early Christmas Present :)
I'm so ready to use this! It cuts card stock, fabric, vinyl....oh the birthday possibilities. No expensive cartridges needed either! You use the fonts already on your computer and only purchase images you need from their online store.

Here's the deal I got on it.
 I alwayssss check Amazon before I order things, especially toys and electronics because we have Amazon Prime, which means no tax and free 2 day shipping. Amazon prime is $79.00 a year, they may not be worth it for some people, but I order at least twice a month from Amazon and I order large things, which means higher shipping charges. You can also have items OVERNIGHT ED for only $3.99. Which is the best deal to me.
Read more about it here.http://www.amazon.com/gp/prime/ref=footer_prime

I opted not to purchase the Silhouette from the manufacturer for a few reasons:
1. They charge shipping
2, They charge taxes
3. I was unsure of their return policy. I like fast and easy returns, nothing complicated.

For these reasons, I purchased from Amazon. Amazon's price was the same as the manufacturers. But, Amazon was also offering a $5.00 off a $25.00 purchase.  (looks as if you can use this offer more than once)


So, If I ordered from the manufacturer,

 I would have paid $199.00 +$15.00 tax + (at least $10.00 shipping)= $225.00

BUT, I paid $199.00-$5.00= $194.00

Free Christmas Party Printables

I used these free printables here for my cookie exchange party.

The link has invitations, banners, treat dags, recipe cards and more. Great for a christmas party, or a whimsical girl baby shower or bridal shower :)

Print, Cut and String Together with ribbon or twine.

 

I also found more free printables here, here and here.

Enjoy :)

 

 

 

Rotating Craft Carousel 68% off

Today Im sharing ONE of the black friday deals I scored last week. I have been wanting this rotating carousel at Potterybarn for awhile to hold all of our craft supplies.

Obviously, I didn't want to pay $40 for a crayon holder....

Michaels and Hobby Lobby had similar ones but were priced the same or even HIGHER than the Potterybarn Kids one.

 

 

I chose the one at Michael's on Black Friday. It was regularly priced at $49.99, but was on sale for $22.69. I also had a coupon to get an ADDITIONAL 30% off of sale items, which brought my total down to $15.88. Steal!

Originally I planned to paint inorange like the Potterybarn one but I really like it white and it seems to blend into my kitchen. lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Garland and Wreath for under $20

I'm very excited to share my first Christmas Decorating post on the blog. Today will be a 9 foot garland and matching wreath for a total for $20 or less. 

My best friend in this savings project is the good ole DOLLAR TREE.

First, I'd like to share a glimpse of my tree. It isn't finished yet, I still haven't decided on a topper yet. lol.

 Pinterest gets all the credit for my tree looking fabulous this year. My inspiration for my tree came from here, here, and here.

 

Here are some of the ornaments on our tree:

 

Fleur de lis came from Roussels in Gonzales

Red & Gold Two Tone came from Dollar Tree

Big Ben from PotteryBarn

 

 

 

 

Here are the supplies I used for the garland and the wreath:

Now, on to the Garland first. I used a plain 9 foot garland I found at Walmart for $2.00

 

Stretch the garland out across your table or tie it between two chairs. 

Evenly spread all the branches out.

 

Add your deco mesh and tie off every 6 inches or so. Remember to pouf it out as you go.

 

 

 

  Add your wired ribbon and form a bow every 8-12 inches.

 

 

 

 

Add your ornaments using pipe cleaners or secure to the garland branches.

 

 

 

 

The finished garland can be used on the top of your fireplace, hanging from your fireplace, entryway tables or doors. I plan to make another for my foyer or outdoor patio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up is the wreath.

 

 

Extend all the branches on your wreath, this will make the project go much faster.

 

Weave your deco mesh throughout your wreath in 3-4 inch sections and secure with garland branches.

DO NOT cut your deco mesh into sections.

 

 

Add your tinsel garland around the edges of your deco mesh. Secure with garland branches

 

Add ornaments and accents using pipe cleaners garland branches or hot glue.

I used pipe cleaners for mine so I can take everything off if needed.

 

 

 

Total Project Cost:

Wreath- $2.50

Garland- $2.00

4 Large Ornaments for Garland- $4.00

3 Packs of Misc. Ornaments- $3.00

Ribbon- $3.00

Deco Mesh- $3.00 (on sale 50% off at Hobby Lobby)

Tinsel Garland- $1.00

Misc. ornaments I already owned (free)

TOTAL $18.50

 

 

 

*After I purchased my wreath and garland at Walmart, our Dollar Tree came out with wreaths and garland as well. If you purchase from there, you will save an additional $2.50, which will bring your total cost to $16.00 for both. You could also save more money if you use all your existing ribbon and ornaments. I put up my tree first and completely decorated it before I started this project. That way whatever was “leftover” in the ornament box, I knew I could use on my projects. This is also why I used pipe cleaners to secure everything, in case I need to take anything off for next year.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Kohl's 20% off sale....

Kohls is having a 20% off sale November 15-18th, you can use this coupon with items already on sale!
Print this coupon here


Here are some examples of how to use your coupon and your applied savings:





Crayola Tub of Fun, on sale for $12.74, using your coupon it will be $10.l9
http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1186168/crayola-tub-of-fun-set.jsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leapfrog Twinkle Little Scout, on sale for $19.54, with your coupon it will be $15.63

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-827690/leapfrog-twinkle-twinkle-little-scout.jsp

I will be getting this for Brady for Christmas :)

 

 

 

 

 

Lauren Conrad Breast Cancer Scarf, on sale for $5.00, with your coupon it will be $4.00

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1171860/kohls-cares-lc-lauren-conrad-bird-scarf.jsp

 

 

Coin Bank, on sale for $8.99, with your coupon it will be $7.19,

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1159162/the-black-series-coin-bank.jsp

 

 

 

 

 

And don't forget, you get $10 in Kohls Cash for every $50 you spend

Calliou Birthday Party

This post is for my dear friend and fellow mommy,  Laura. Her daughter's birthday is coming up and they are doing a Calliou theme. I wanted to post something on the blog birthday party related that anyone could  use for their party.


First will be for the party favor, inexpensive and a hit with the kids. For 25 cents a child, with 8 kids,
they will get coloring page treat bags.

Print out your free coloring pages here

 

Walmart sell a 20 count pack of clear treat bags for $1.00 in the party supplies/wedding section.

 

 

Dollar tree has a 48 count box of crayons for $1.00, split this box between 8 kids, each child recieves 6 crayons in their bag.

 

 

If you have any Halloween candy leftover, fill the bags with the leftover candy for free.....