Weekly Tip

So, I know I am a little coupon crazy, but for those who'd like to save money with coupons, but cringe at the thought of cutting them, here is a tip for you. Take your coupon inserts out of the paper and write the date on the front page of each insert(There are 3 types of insert: Red Plum, Smart Source, and P&G). Then put them all together in a folder or sheet protector. Using the Grocery Gathering or another website you can find blogs that list the weekly deals and coupon match up for stores in your area. With the coupon match ups they will tell you which insert it came in (for example: 2/7 P&G). So you can then easily find that insert, cut the coupon you need, and voila! Save money without spending a lot of time cutting out coupons every Sunday.

5 Minute Challenges

Because it is so late in the week I think what we should do is assign our own personal 5 minute challenges. These can be extra things you have already done this week, or things you are planning to do, just pick 5 and get them done.

Good Luck (I have a perfect score so far and plan to complete my cleaning tomorrow before heading out of town!)

Weekly Challenge- week 4

I'm not sure when the last time this was done was, but I needed it BADLY so I'm picking it.  The challenge is the fridge and freezer.  I guess I'm sort of cheating, since this was what I spent my morning doing, but I still have the freezer to tackle. 

To get ready for the NEW cycle where I hopefully WON'T miss TWO weeks- I'm hoping for a perfect score this week.  Happy cleaning!

Week 4 Assignments

Last Week! Work hard, I think this month will be a close one, so this week will really count! Here are the assignments:

5 minute Challenges: Tami

Weekly Challenge: Charlotte (welcome home)

Tuesday Tip: Kim

Good Luck and Happy Cleaning!

Car Challenge

I'm pretty proud of the state of my car. It had gotten really bad around December, so I cleaned it out and it's STAYED clean ever since! That is probably a record for us. Not quite bonus-worthy, but pretty good nonetheless. I'll go ahead and pat myself on the back.

An OK OJ tip

This tip is more of a cooking tip, but it was all I had this week. Bryan got tired of watching me try to scoop the frozen orange juice concentrate out of the tubes they come in so one time he took the can and a serrated stake knife and cut the other end off. Then he took a wooden spoon and pushed the concentrate out and into the pitcher. It worked great! It is actually really easy to cut the other end off and just push the stuff out rather than try to squeeze or pry it out.

Weekly Challenge

I don't know about everyone else but my car really needs some attention, so the weekly challenge is to clean the car , inside and out including washing the windows. Good luck and I am going to try to keep it clean from here on out.

Five Minute Challenges

1- Wash front/back/garage doors

2- Dust blinds

3- Wipe down large kitchen appliances

4- Straighten DVDs or Wii games

5- Give spouse back rub (Barlow's suggestion)

Week 3 Assignments

I figure Charlotte is on Vacation so I will post the assignments right away this week for her (hope your having fun!) Spring is on it's way and it will be great to get some spring cleaning done this week. Good luck and clean hard!

5 Minute Challenges: Andrea

Weekly Challenge: Mom

Tuesday Tips: Brenda

5 Minute Challenges

1. Doorknobs and Lightswitches
2. Clean the outside (or inside if you want) of a garbage can or 2
3. Deep clean a sink
4. Mop a floor other than the kitchen
5. Vaccum underneath couches

Week 2 Assignments

Here they are (better late than never right?)

5 Minute Challenges: Kim

Weekly Challenge: Tami

Tuesday Tips: Charlotte

We are getting a really late start so try to post these as soon as possible so we can get them done!

Andrea, please smack Brenda for me.

5 minute challenges? More like 35 minute challenges. Although, I must admit, now that I am finished, I'm glad I tackled them. Especially these two. They'd been begging for some TLC.

The Junk Drawer

Since the kitchen table didn't give any spectacular before/after pictures, I thought I'd give you these instead.

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Coats and Jackets (hall closet)

5 Minute Challenges

1. Straighten coats/jackets

2. Wash Walls in at least one room

3. Spot clean a couch

4. Tackle a junk drawer

5. Straighten a bookshelf

Weekly Challenge

This week's 30 minute challenge is:

Kitchen Table and Chairs

Give 'em a good scrub down, or just buy a new one. Your choice.

Assignments- Week 1

Time to start the new cycle!  Don't forget to tally your scores ASAP so we can find the winner.

Also, with a new month it is time to set new monthly goals!

And here are the assignments for this week cycle:

5 Minutes: Brenda
Weekly: Andrea
Tips: Mom

Happy cleaning!