Declutterathon Day 4: Purge Those Board Games

Jan 8 | Household Tips

Get Organized in January task 5: Organize those games and puzzles!

Today’s Declutterathon activity is to straighten up the board games and puzzles. Be sure to donate the things you no longer use! We don’t have a ton of games and puzzles, and they’re not really disorderly, but I think I can do better. Or at least dust the shelves. 😉 By the way, I’d love to know what some of your favourite games are! Here’s some of ours:

Here are some useful and inspiring board game organization ideas I found on Pinterest:

Do you have any brilliant ideas for game and puzzle organization?

Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.

I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!

Swagbucks: January Swago with Spin & Win

Jan 8 | Freebies

The digital rewards site Swagbucks is offering big payouts during their January “Swago” promotion starting today, January 8th at 9am PT and running until Monday, January 15th! Swago is just like bingo, but in this case you’re filling out squares as you earn points on their site for doing things you already do online. If you’re thinking of trying Swagbucks, this is a great chance to learn all about how the site works and earn bonus points while doing it, meaning you can get more gift cards faster. Here are a few tips:

  • Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete. They can be anything from getting a search win, completing a survey, or just visiting one of our popular stores!
  • Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.
  • You have until 12pm PT on Monday, January 15th to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.
  • Be mindful of the patterns and their corresponding bonuses located on the right of your Swago Board. The patterns will vary in difficulty and bonus value. Once you’ve achieved a pattern, the corresponding “Submit” button will light up. You can have multiple patterns available for submission, however, you can only submit ONE pattern so choose wisely.
  • Each activity you successfully complete on your Swago Board will give you anywhere from 1-20 spins on the Spin & Win Wheel. PLUS, when you submit your board for a bonus you’ll get additional spins. The number of spins will depend on the pattern you complete. The wheel has all sorts of great prizes that you can win, and each spin is a winner!

The Spin & Win Wheel will be available all throughout Swago and you have until 11:59pm PT on Monday, January 15th to use all your spins.

Fill up your board and then submit your pattern to get even more points – if you can fill in the whole board, you get a 500 SB bonus, which is enough for a $5 gift card from the retailer of your choice.

Click here right now and click “Join” to get started! If you don’t already have a Swagbucks account, you’ll be able to quickly sign up; PLUS, if you earn 300 SB before the first of January, you’ll get a bonus 300 SB!

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Perplexus Epic by Spin Master Games only $23.96

Jan 7 | Canada Deals

I’ve heard great things about these Perplexus games. (Great gift idea apparently!) Right now you can get the Perplexus Epic for only $23.96 from Amazon.ca. (reg. $39). Here are some details:

  • Perplexus Epic is the original challenging 3D Labyrinth contained within a sphere!
  • Inside of the Perplexus Epic you’ll discover 22 feet worth of track containing 125 challenging barriers!
  • Flip twist & spin your way to the finish line! Perplexus is easy-to-use, but hard to master!
  • Perplexus Epic is the ultimate challenge for ages 5+.

Shop online at Amazon.ca here.

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Declutterathon Day 3: Organize Your Purse/Bags

Jan 5 | Household Tips

bags

I’m currently toting a diaper bag that I switch with another little purse when I’m out without my youngest. Also a laptop bag that I bought myself for my birthday a couple of years ago. (I LOVE it! It’s this one. Not cheap, but it’s been fantastic and well worth the investment.)

My diaper bag is currently a catch all for snacks, toys, my wallet, appointment cards, diapers (of course) and so much more. I seem to often have the unfortunate embarrassment of dropping most of the contents of my bag while trying to grab my phone/wallet/lip gloss…etc. Sometimes I have no idea I have so much in there!

Despite the mess that is in my bags, I think today’s task should be quite easy to get finished. I might even throw my diaper bag in the wash!

While I don’t have many tips for purse organization, I think this purse organizer from Amazon.ca would be wonderful:

purse organizer

You can grab one for as low as $5.99 with free shipping!

So, how messy is your purse or bag?  How do you keep it organized?

Download and print the Declutterathon Calendar here.

I’ll will be posting random progress reports throughout the week over in the Simply Frugal Facebook group and Instagram! Follow me on Instagram @simplyfrugal and use the hashtag #declutterathon to get updates and see what others are up to during the challenge! If you’re on Pinterest, be sure to follow my organization board for interesting organization links!

Free eBooks: Declutter Your Home, Wedding Planner and More

Jan 4 | Freebies, Free Ebooks

There are four ebooks that you can download for free today from Amazon!

The price is currently $0 but please be aware that this can change at any time.  Also note that these free downloads are especially for Kindles but you can download a free app which allows you to read these Kindle ebooks on your computer, tablet or smartphone!

Double check that they are still $0 before purchasing!

Blackstone 100% Pure Canadian Essential Oils Set of 6 only $23.95

Jan 4 | Canada Deals

Get the Blackstone 100% Pure Canadian Essential Oils Set of 6 from Amazon.ca for only $23.95 today! Here are some details:

  • TOP 6 AROMATHERAPY SET: The perfect gift for for any occasion! Contains the following therapeutic essential oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemongrass and Sweet Orange. Each amber glass bottle includes a high-quality Euro-dropper to allow for controlled drops and easy use.
  • ALL NATURAL OILS: 100% pure ingredients. No synthetic chemicals or dilution. No additives, fillers, bases or carrier oils added.
  • IDEAL USES: Best if used in Aromatherapy, Diffusers, Humidifiers, Cleaning Products, Perfumes, Spa and Topical Use (mix with carrier oil). Our sets contain a description of each oil and its best uses!
  • SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, contact us for a full refund.
  • PROUDLY CANADIAN: Blackstone Products Inc. is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company located in the heart of the GTA, eh! We only use the finest materials, sourced from the finest Canadians.

Shop online at Amazon.ca here.

Valid January 4, 2018 only.