Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal

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A robot vacuum and mop in one! Get this Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo for just $199.99! (reg. $649.00). Be sure to clip the huge $450 coupon from Amazon to get the deal! Here are some details:

  • K10 Robot vacuum and mop combo combination can quickly remove dust, paper scraps and pet hair. Equipped with 200ml dust box and 230ml water tank. The electronically controlled water tank has 3-speed water outlet modes, and the penetration is uniform, which is suitable for all hard floors. The water output can be precisely controlled through the APP. Dry and wet two washes, 4 cleaning path modes, meet different cleaning needs, and completely free your hands.
  • K10 robotic vacuum cleaner is powered by a strong digital motor. The robot vacuum strong suction up to 2000Pa, 2 levels of adjustable suction, suitable for tile, wood floor, carpet, marble and other different floor. Dust box is equipped with 3 layer filter system, high performance filter effectively filter all kinds of bacterial dust. The brushless suction port won’t get clogged with pet hair like other robot vacuums with roller brushes. Bilateral brush can quickly gather and absorb large particles and fine dust, leaving no sanitary dead angle, very suitable for cleaning pet hair, food debris and other garbage.
  • The robot vacuum and mop can be controlled through the remote control and Tuya Smart APP. Many functions such as cleaning direction, mode switching, suction adjustment, and schedule setting can be easily realized through the APP. K10 Robot Vacuum is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, and supports voice intelligent control. You can control your robot for cleaning tasks by voice. (⚠The APP only supports 2. 4GHz Wi-Fi, not applicable for 5G Wi-Fi.)
  • The robot vacuum has advanced 3D precise obstacle avoidance function, and a full set of infrared sensors can intelligently identify and avoid white walls, stairs and obstacles.2.75” slim design helps the robot vacuum cleaner to reach every corner of a house or narrow space, clean leftover dirty areas, and keep your house neat.
  • The K10 robot vacuum cleaner has a built-in 2600mAh lithium battery, which can last up to 120 minutes for vacuuming, and the maximum cleaning area can reach 1290ft². tu is suitable for a variety of home types. And automatically return to the charging dock to charge when the battery is low or when cleaning is complete.

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25 New Uses for Old Things You Really Want to See

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25 New Uses for Old Things

One aspect of the frugal lifestyle is using things you already have on hand, even if they don’t work perfectly for the task. Rather than running to the store to buy something (and most likely spending a bundle), you could try improvising by using something you already own. It’s amazing how much stuff we already have to work with, once we’re able to train ourselves to stop running to the store for every thing we think we “need”.

In today’s post I hope to help spark creativity and give you new ideas for looking at the things you already own in a new way. With the ultimate goal, of course, making you rethink your normal spending habits.

Is there something you need right now, that you were planning to buy, that you could possibly create a solution for using something you already have?

I rounded up 25 amazing and creative new uses for old things. I am very inspired by these upcycling ideas, and I hope that you will be too!

25 New Uses for Old Things:new uses for old things

  1. CD Case Greenhouse – via Tauni Everett
  2. Upcycled Crib into an Art Table – via a Little Learning for Two
  3. Cheese Grater as an Earring Holder – via Simply Frugal
  4. Empty DVD Case into a Coloring Kit – via No Guilt Mom
  5. Rake Wine Glass Holder – via Homedit
  6. Old Door into Garden Bench – via Dumped and Discovered
  7. Empty Pop Boxes into Can Storage – via Alaska Granny YouTube
  8. Old Door into a Bed Frame – via Handy DIY
  9. Cookie Sheet Magnetic Tray – via Fave Crafts
  10. Wooden Crate as decorative Shelving – via Curbly
  11. Upcycled Sweater Pillow – via Infarrantly Creative
  12. Old Drawers into a Book Shelf – via Amber Oliver
  13. Old Door into a Coat Rack  – via HomeTalk
  14. Old Nightstand into Kids Work Bench – via The Frugal Granny
  15. Milk Jug Watering Can – via Simply Frugal
  16. Upcycled Books into Shelves – via Remodelaholic
  17. Altoids Tin into Pin Cushion – via Felt Magnet
  18. Toilet Paper Roll Wall Art – via Pennywise Cook
  19. Shutter Magazine Rack – via My Repurposed Life
  20. Rain Gutter Kids Bookshelves – via Sunshine on the Inside
  21. Plastic Spoon Chrysanthemum Mirror – via Addicted 2 Decorating
  22. Mason Jar Herb Garden – via Camille Styles
  23. Old Chairs into cute Bench – via Instructables
  24. Upcycled Spoon Ring – via Through the Front Door
  25. Upcycled Blue Jean Tote – via La Creative Mama

Have you ever upcycled or re-purposed anything?  What did you make?  Which of these 25 projects inspires you the most?

How to Easily Get Started Container Gardening

How to get started container gardening

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How to Get Started Container Gardening

Not everyone has access to plantable land, so container gardening is a great way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce all summer long!  Growing produce in pots is perfect for where I’m currently at in life.  It’s more manageable since there’s hardly any need to pull weeds and there’s no need to till the land.  The only maintenance is regular watering!

Not only does a container garden save space, it saves money as well. Something that is important with the cost of food forever increasing!

While I’m not an expert, there are some tips I’ve learned that I’d love to share, to help you get started container gardening.

Start small

The first year I decided to try my hand at container gardening, I went a bit crazy.  Rather than trying out a couple of different plants, I decided to try almost every plant that claimed to be for small spaces.  As the summer went on, I lost my enthusiasm and most of the plants ended up being neglected. I’ve since learned to assess where I’m at in life to determine just how much time I’ll have to maintain my garden, which helps me decide how many plants/seeds to buy.

Buy your seeds and plants

Container or urban gardening is becoming quite popular these days.  It’s quite easy to find plant and seed varieties that are produced especially for growing in compact situations. In fact, I picked up a couple of different seeds that were from an “Urban Garden Collection” line of seeds by Thompson & Morgan. Did you know, Amazon also sells seeds?

For the types of plants that do best in containers, see my post The Best Vegetables for Container Gardening.

how to get started container gardening

Get the right pots

Don’t think you have to spend a lot of money to build up a container collection. In fact, I got all my pots (black 5 gallon buckets that trees or big shrubs come in) from the golf course that I used to work at. I didn’t pay a cent! While this is not an option for most of you, many greenhouses sell 5 gallon tree buckets at an affordable price. You could also keep your eyes open on sites like Kijiji, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace for any suitable container. There’s no need to break the bank, especially when you’re just getting started container gardening.

These Grow Bags are also great!

In choosing the size of your pots, take a look at the packages or labels on the plants that you have purchased.  If they’re especially meant for containers, the packages or labels will usually tell you if you need a big pot or if a small one will suffice. Tomatoes, beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, and peppers generally need large containers, while lettuce, radishes, herbs, and onions are suitable for shallower containers.

Find the light

When determining where to put your containers, sunlight is a very important thing to factor in.  Most vegetables need a lot of sunlight so I placed most of my containers on our back patio where they get all the afternoon sun. I put my lettuce containers in the front where the morning sun only hits for a couple of hours; lettuce doesn’t like to get too hot. Your seed packs and plant labels will tell you how much sun each plant prefers.

Buy good potting soil

Once your containers are in place, you’ll want to fill them with a good quality potting soil. Not top soil and not regular garden soil.  Potting soil is always modified to ensure proper drainage and aeration which is important to the health of your plants.

Filling large containers can be costly. To reduce the cost and also the weight of the container consider adding a filler to the bottom of the container to take up space. Crushed pop cans, plastic milk jugs, packing peanuts and even those empty black/green plastic flower pots you just used are all great options.

Plant, Water, Wait

Finally, it’s time to plant your seeds or starter plants!  Plant each fruit and vegetable according to the directions found on the label or packaging.  Water everything well.  (You may want to use a spray bottle for little seeds, like lettuce, so they don’t get washed away.)  Now, sit back and watch for everything to start growing!

Book Recommendation

I always like to have a good garden book at home to reference. Google is great, but there can be a lot of differing information out there! Small-Space Vegetable Gardens: Growing Great Edibles in Containers, Raised Beds, and Small Plots is a great reference book that I look to time and time again!

I hope these easy tips will help you gain confidence to get started container gardening! Have you ever done any container gardening? What will you be planting this year?

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3 Pack 90 Degree iPhone Charger Deal

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Get a 3 Pack of 90 Degree iPhone Chargers from Amazon.ca for just $7.99! (reg. $15.99). Be sure to use the coupon code MJX47Z6R at the checkout to get the deal price. Here are some details:

  • Unique Right Angle Design and 90 Degree L type design makes it more convenient when you playing the game and charging at the same time.You can lie on the couch and use your devices while charging them at the same time,use freely in your bedroom,office and even in the backseat of your car.And the L-type design can also reduce the bending and protect the interface while using.
  • Nylon Braided Lightning Cable Stronger and flexible Nylon material is stress and stretch resistant. We have folded the cable many times and found no damage or performance changes. 4-core copper wire, 100% compatibility to provide stably 2.1A charging speed without getting heated-up. More durable than anything else on the market.
  • 90 degree iPhone charger cable 2M compatible with iPhone 13, 12, iPhone 11, iPhone Xr, iPhone Xs, iPhone X/iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6/iPhone 6S/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 5/iPhone 5S/iPhone 5C/iPhone SE, iPad Pro/iPad mini/mini 2/mini 3/mini 4
  • iPhone charging cables 3 pack 6ft support power charging(2.4A Maximum) and data syncing(480MBps Maximum) in parallel with fast speed, We insist on using premium, thickened copper wiring inside our cables to guarantee efficient syncing for all compatible devices.

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Gap Canada Spring Sale: up to 60% off

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Gap Canada is having a great Spring Sale! Save up to 60% Off Regular Price Styles & Sale Styles.

Plus, save 40% Off 1, 50% Off 2, 60% Off 3+ Sale Styles with the coupon code MORESALE

Finally, save an extra 10% Off regular price styles with Code ADDIT.

Offers end April 14, 2023.

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I have been waiting for a good sale on this bathing suit for my daughter. Today was the day that the price was low enough for me!