Stop Sorting Socks

I think the hardest part of doing laundry is being the sock police! You find yourself scratching your head and asking questions like...Where's the match to this one? Did the dryer eat one? Is that a black one or navy one? Do these patterns match? Whose are these anyway? And when all else fails, you throw it in the orphan sock basket that gets sorted and matched every few months. Any part of this sound familiar?

Start keeping it simple and stop losing socks from now on. By giving each member of the family their own mesh bag to keep in or near their hamper for socks you can cut down several minutes of sorting. 

I found these great inexpensive bags that cost only $3.29 each (& free shipping). Just use a  Sharpie marker to write a name on each one. There you have it! Throw the bag in the washer, then in the dryer, then hand the clean bag of socks back to the rightful owner.

Do you have a simple solution for reducing laundry time?

Today's Simplicity

Amazon Add-Ons & Great Deals

If you don't know what Add-Ons are in Amazon, you should check them out.  As most of you are aware, Amazon offers free delivery at $25.00.  But they also have some amazing deep discounts after the $25 is met.  These are items that shipping would be unreasonable and cost prohibitive to ship on their own, so they throw them in your existing order.  For example:

I just added on 3 of these for stocking stuffers AND one for myself to hang long necklaces so they don't get tangled. Twirl-a-Tie Tie Rack/Organizeronly $2.50 each as an Add-On.

Another amazing deal from Amazon going on right now.  I have wanted to try these for awhile and now they are greatly affordable!  Hanger Cascader/ Wonder Hanger Platinum Edition- 2 Pack was $29.99 NOW ONLY $6.99

And if you're in the market for some free reading, I just downloaded this book because it sounds so close to reality TV (can you say Bachelorette?) that I just couldn't resist! Married By Mistake by Abby Gaines.

Free Jewelry!

If you haven't tried SneakPeeq.com yet, you are missing out!  This is a fun site that allows you to "peeq" at pricing on a gallery of select unique products each day.  They freely give out discounts, badges and free shipping so I've gotten some fabulous deals.  To welcome new members, SneakPeeq gives you $5.00 to make your first purchase, and has a special gallery where you can snag a FREE piece of jewelry.  Enter website here.

Fast Five!

1. Chicken of the Sea Mermaid Club is looking for some Likes on their Facebook page.  The more that click on Like, the greater amount of coupon you will receive (up to $1.50).
2. Pillsbury has a great recipe for Mexican Biscuit Tostadas using Grands Biscuits.
3. Head on over to Arm & Hammer to pick up $15.50 in coupons!  Big save.
4. For lovers of Dairy Queen Blizzard treats, sign up at the DQ Blizzard Club and receive a BOGO (buy one, get one) coupon just for joining.  They send lots of special coupons throughout the year.
5. Try making these awesome leaf gift tags by Martha Stewart.  They are also great place tags for autumn get-togethers, and something the kids can have fun creating, too.

New York City Artist to Give Away Free Art for One Year

New York City Artist to Give Away Free Art for One Year

One Momma Saving Money: Shabby Apple $50 Gift Card GivAway + OMSM Discount...

One Momma Saving Money: Shabby Apple $50 Gift Card GivAway + OMSM Discount...: Beauty Mark Shabby Apple - A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank to...

Quick & Simple Tip for Dark Circles

One of the best tips I've received lately came from a make-up instruction booklet that I almost threw out.  I'm one of the unfortunate members of the "dark circles under the eyes club," and other than having them, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to find the perfect cover-up solution.

I've tried every over-the-counter beauty regimen or the bottles with claims of removing those circles - some have done a better job than others, but overall there's not much that can be done about them.  If you use a light eye cream, it's very noticeable.

That being said, this one has been the simplest and worked the best so far:

• Sprinkle a little powdered illuminizer (Bare Minerals or like-type) in your palm. 
• Add a very small drop of your daily facial moisturizer and swirl together. 
• Apply on dark circles in a circular motion.

That's it!  It looks very natural and if you are using a water-based moisturizer the powder blends right in so it isn't obvious.  Let me know if you have good results as I did.

Free Crochet Pattern for Breast Cancer Awareness

It's been quite awhile since I've posted to anything but Twitter, and I was inspired by the many bloggers that I follow to get to thinking and writing more.  I have not been lazy by any means...on the contrary, my life has been quite eventful both with things wonderful and things that have not been so easy to deal with.  But I miss sharing special things like I've found today and I just had to share!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I thought it befitting to share this awesome free crochet pattern from YouCanMakeThis.com.  It's a quick and easy pattern for a pink Skinny Scarf - what a great gift or donation to your local hospital.

If you know of any more Breast Cancer helpful crochet or knitting patters, please post them!

Get $50 in to spend on home decor and furnishings for only $15!!

I know, I know...if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I don't think that saying holds much water these days with all the great buys and finds on the internet though.

Here's my very favorite saving special today.

But HURRY...you only have this evening to purchase your certificate at DealPulp.

Take a look at these gorgeous items and see what $15 can get you at HomeSav (via DealPulp - don't worry - simple instructions below)

After you spend $15, for only an additional $5 + s/h you can get...

this natural Bamboo Wine Rack (only $38, reg $68), AND...
this pretty terra cotta Cottage Vase (only $17, reg $37)

OR...you can get this awesome wagon wheel Garden Bench for your yard to display your pots of flowers (only $47, reg $87) for FREE!


These are just two examples of the specials that HomeSav is offering today and there are others. I am thinking Mother's Day or Christmas gifts (yes, I do start shopping this early when there are deals like this).

So here's how:

Step 1 Use this referral link to head over to HomeSav.com and sign up (don't worry, it's FREE). You will receive $10 to spend. If you don't use the link you can still sign up, but you won't get the $10. You can also refer your friends and get $15 in credits for each one who also makes a purchase! After you sign-up, then move on to Step 2 below.

Step 2 After you complete Step 1, click here to head over to DealPulp and sign up (again, it's FREE to sign up). They're deal today is perfect! Spend $15 and receive $40 worth of products at HomeSave.com!

Now you've got $50 to spend on home furnishings! Let me know what you purchased...I had a dickens of a time just trying to make up my mind!

~