Carters Osh Kosh: Save $10 off $50 Purchase + Big Baby Sale

Sep 18 | Canada Deals

CartersOshKosh.ca has a couple of things going on that are worth noting!

First of all, save $10 off your order of $50 or more when you use the coupon code SAVENOW. (Ends September 19, 2017)

Lastly, the Big Baby Sale is on! Get $6 bodysuits, $10 sleepers and 2-pack pants and $12 multi-piece sets.

Shop online at CartersOshKosh.ca here.

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Paw Patrol Mission Cruiser $39.95

Sep 18 | Canada Deals

Get the Paw Patrol Mission Cruiser with Robo Dog and Vehicle for only $39.95 from amazon.ca! (reg. $49.99). Here are some details:

  • Includes Robo Dog and vehicle, a pop-open screen, and authentic Paw Patrol sounds.
  • Store all your favorite pups and vehicles in the cruiser and launch them to save the day!
  • Pop-up screen and animated mission card work with the new Mission Pup Pad (sold separately).
  • Mission Cruiser is for ages 3+ and requires 3 AG13 batteries (included).

Shop online at Amazon.ca here.

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Swagbucks: September Swago PLUS Spin & Win

Sep 13 | Freebies

The digital rewards site Swagbucks is holding a big “Swago” promotion starting Monday, September 11th at 9am PDT! 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. 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/3pm ET on Tuesday, September 19th 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 expires at the same time.

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 300 SB bonus, which goes a long way towards your first 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 next month, you’ll get a bonus 300 SB!

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Our Summer of Frugal Fun

Sep 13 | Money Saving Tips, Frugal Living

Summer is officially wrapped up for another year. My oldest has started kindergarten so we’re getting back into a routine and I’m left with memories from a great summer.

I am so, so glad that I took time off from regular posting to Simply Frugal. I do not regret my decision at all and valued the time I spent with my family. There were even some days when I didn’t even turn on the laptop! I realized that it’s okay to step away from work. The world didn’t crash ;).

However, I missed you all and am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things around here. Back to posting regular sales, coupons and other fun frugal things that you’re used to seeing.

In today’s post, I wanted to share about our summer of frugal fun. A recap of where I’ve been all summer, if you will. Also, in the recent survey that you were kind enough to fill out, many of you mentioned wanting ideas for frugal fun. Entertainment ideas on the cheap. I hope today’s list will give you some ideas even if they’re specific to our area.

Ideas to inspire your own frugal fun

Waterslides

Normally, our local waterslides would be a pricey excursion. But at the beginning of each season, they sell hourly passes for a fraction of the cost of regular admission. This is a great deal in and of itself, but I actually snagged a pass from someone in a Facebook Buy & Sell group who couldn’t use the remainder of their hours. I got a smokin’ deal. 26 hours for just $30!

Reunions

August was a busy month. Two weekends were spent at family reunions that were held here. Each family was responsible for some aspect of the food. We also played some old fashioned (cheap) games like potato sack races and wheelbarrow races. We also held our own ladder ball and horseshoe tournaments. It was cheap fun for us!

Outdoor Group

Most Thursday mornings, I would take the girls to an outdoor group put on by a local community group. Each week was at a different park or splash pad. The kids can play or do one of the activities brought by the facilitators. They also provided a great snack each week. I’m sure most cities have something similar to this!

Outdoor concerts

Our city and a neighboring city host a free music night each week in a local park. Every week features a different local band. It’s a fun family friendly night. Perhaps your city has something like that?

Beach

Living in the Okanagan, beach days are mandatory. I’d throw in the towels, sand buckets and snacks and off we went for a few hours at the beach. We made good use of our pop up beach tent and picnic blanket this year!

Cherry picking

Also because we live in the Okanagan, cherry picking is a must. One afternoon, we headed to a local orchard and picked buckets of fresh, delicious cherries. For only $1.50 a pound, you can’t beat that for the perfect sun ripened cherries!

Pool days

My husband has a cousin who has a pool so we spent a couple of days throughout the summer at their house swimming around. It’s always great to know somebody! 😉

Playing tourist

We played tourists in our own area one day. We took a drive to a nearby town to walk the wonderful boardwalk they have that runs all along the lake. We had family visiting so we threw in the bikes for the girls and our walking shoes. We had a blast biking, playing on the playgrounds, sharing fish & chips and scoping out the cheapest ice cream joint.

All in all, it was a fantastic summer spent with family and friends! I’d love to hear how you spent your summer. What sort of frugal fun did you have?

How to Get a More Organized Kitchen in Just 15 Minutes

Sep 6 | Household Tips, Organization

How to Get a More Organized Kitchen in Just 15 Minutes

The kitchen is one of the easiest spaces to allow clutter to pile up. Since it is one of the busiest rooms in the house and there’s lots of counter space for stuff, it can quickly become overrun. So how do you enjoy a more organized kitchen without investing a ton of time? Luckily, there are a few tasks you can do each day in 15 minutes or less to help you keep a clutter free kitchen. Look at these tips on how to get a more organized kitchen in just 15 minutes and see what a difference they can make.

A more organized kitchen in 15 minutes

1. Assemble baskets for mail and paper work.

Kitchen counters can be a catch all for mail and school papers. Instead, place baskets on the counter for these items to go in. Then, check in with these baskets daily so you can read letters, discard junk mail, and sort through papers as needed.

2. Remove all non-kitchen essentials.

So many non kitchen items end up in the kitchen throughout the day. Take a few minutes each day to remove these items that have crept in. Have everyone in the household help you return these items to where they belong. Toys, clothing, books, and other items that aren’t used in the kitchen can all be removed.

3. Choose one drawer a day and organize it.

Trying to tackle every drawer at once can be exhausting. Instead, choose one drawer a day and go through it, tossing what you no longer use or need. Use simple drawer baskets to keep the remaining items organized and easy to grab. Once you make your way through the drawers, take on one cabinet at a time and do the same thing.These quick 15 minute tasks will leave you with a more organized kitchen in no time at all! Spend some time each day working on one task.

4. Comb through Tupperware and organize tops and bottoms.

Storage containers tend to make a mess of kitchen cabinets. Take a few minutes to go through the storage containers and match up the tops and bottoms. Discard any pieces that don’t have a match or have been overused and showing a great deal of wear.

5. Arrange spices and cooking ingredients by alphabet.

Make your cooking ingredients easier to navigate when you organize them alphabetically. Organize your spices and dry goods by alphabet and line them up neatly so the next time you need them, you aren’t playing a game of hide and seek. I use a spice organizer like this in one of my cupboards and I love that it’s expandable.

6. Clear counters as much as possible, utilizing drawers and cabinets.

Remove all non essentials from the counter and place these items in drawers and cabinets. Keep your counters as open and clear as possible. Any item that isn’t used daily can be stashed away where it is out of sight and won’t take up a ton of room.

Are you ready for a more organized space? Consider these tips on how to get a more organized kitchen in just 15 minutes and see how simple getting organized can be!

What’s one area of your kitchen that drives you nuts? What are you going to tackle first?

A Quick Survey

Aug 31 | Useful information

survey

Hey guys! I’ve got some questions running though my head these days that I’d love for you to answer! They’re of course, in regards to Simply Frugal.

I really value what you have to say so I love to see what you write. All answers are anonymous.

Thanks so much for taking the time!

Fill out the survey here.

From Frustration To Functional Free 14-Day Wardrobe Challenge

Aug 21 | Freebies


I had to jump in from my “break” from regular posting to let you all know about this free 14 Day challenge you might enjoy. Especially if you’re in the same boat as me and feeling frustrated with your wardrobe!

The From Frustration to Functional 14-Day Challenge is unique because it digs deep into the psychology of our wardrobes and our clothing choices, highlighting the mistakes we make and providing tools to fix the problems long term. How awesome, right? I can foresee myself wasting less money because I’m making smarter purchases!

This four-lesson challenge consists of lessons, videos, and worksheets:

  • Lesson #1 – Defining Your Lifestyle
  • Lesson #2 – Auditing Your Wardrobe
  • Lesson #3 – The “Why” Behind Closet Frustration
  • Lesson #4 – How To Create A Functional, Frustration-Free Closet You Adore

Sign up for the free 14 day challenge here.

Registration ends August 24 and the challenge starts August 25, 2017.