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“It used just seven gallons of water per load, but laundry often came out of the machine almost as dirty as it went in. Our towels developed a musty smell that wouldn’t come out, no matter how many times…”
$1.17 Hefty slider bags, $1.49 Kellogg's cereals, .88 Green Giant frozen vegetables, $1.88 Juicy Juice, $2 Fisher peanuts, $2.75 Jimmy Dean sausages, $2.99 Gain dryer sheets or fabric softener, $5.99 Hefty trash bags
$1.50 Dole fruit bowls, $1.50 Planters peanuts and Nutrition, $2 Snyder's of Hanover pretzels, $2.49 Angel Soft bath tissue, $2.50 Revlon Colorsilk haircolor, $2.99 Persil laundry detergent, $7.49 Always Discreet
.99 M&Ms, $1.49 Special K cereal, $1.50 L'Oreal Elvive haircare, $1.94 Tide Simply Clean, $2.94 Persil laundry detergent, $2.99 Got2Be haircare, $4.49 Quilted Northern bath tissue, $6.44 Tide
.50 Kellogg's Fruit Snacks, .50 Pillsbury Grands, .50 Totino's Pizza Rolls, .66 Chobani Flip yogurt, .75 Chex Mix or Bugles, $1.49 Kellogg's Pop-Tarts, $2.99 Horizon organic milk, $25/$10 Kids' Apparel Catalina
.24 Skippy peanut butter, .50 Colgate toothpaste, .55 Chobani yogurt, .75 Chex Mix, $1 Enlightened ice cream, $1 Totino's Pizza Rolls, $1 SuperPretels, $1.50 Fisher peanuts, $1.50 Turkey Hill ice cream
Did you attend this week's live Super-Couponing workshop? You're ready to get started with Super-Couponing! Here's a list of links, websites and offers discussed in class...
Here's a list of all of the coupon inserts that have expired within the last two months. If you have any of the following inserts in your files, you can pull them out and recycle them...
This month's new Catalina offers include brands such as American Greetings, Apple & Eve, Band-Aid, Carnation, Cerave, L'Oreal and more...
.49 Sure or Brut deodorant, $1.49 Kellogg's cereals, $1.50 Suave haircare, $1.75 Irish Spring body wash, $1.79 Scope mouthwash, $1.99 Colgate mouthwash, $2.99 Krave jerky, $3 Broo haircare, $3 Clairol haircolor
FREE Mentos Now mints, .99 Purell hand sanitizer, $1 Kleenex wet wipes, $1.49 Schick razors, $1.50 Dole fruit cups, $1.74 Softsoap and Irish Spring body washes, $1.99 All laundry detergent, $3.99 Tide
.63 Yoplait yogurt cups, $1 Prego pasta sauce, $1.49 Lysol wipes, $1.63 Nature Valley and Fiber One bars, $1.99 Dawn dish detergent, $2.99 Secret spray deodorant, $3.99 Babybel cheese, $3.99 Tide
FREE Bic pens, .38 Colgate toothpaste, .38 Speed Stick deodorant, .50 Fisher peanuts, $1.49 Kellogg's cereals, $2 Turkey Hill ice cream , $2.77 Dr. Pepper 12-packs, $3.99 Tide Simply Clean
This month's new Catalina offers include brands such as Breyers, Keebler, Klondike, Lean Cuisine, L'Oreal, and more...
Here's a list of all of the coupon inserts that have expired within the last two months. If you have any of the following inserts in your files, you can pull them out and recycle them...
I stopped in to Dollar Tree to pick up some sunglasses and I spotted this. While Dollar Tree is no longer selling current Sunday Chicago Tribunes for one dollar, they are now selling last Sunday's Chicago Tribune for a dollar!
New Catalina offers for June include brands such as Cheez-Its, Clorox, Dole, Fantastik, Hillshire Farm, Huggies, L'Oreal, and more...
Here's a list of all of the coupon inserts that have expired within the last two months. If you have any of the following inserts in your files, you can pull them out and recycle them...
New Catalina offers for May include brands such as Clairol haircolor, Earth's Best baby, Enjoy Life, Fantastik, Finish, Gerber, Johnson & Johnson and more...
Here's a list of all of the coupon inserts that have expired within the last two months. If you have any of the following inserts in your files, you can pull them out and recycle them...
Calling all fellow ice cream lovers! My local Jewel-Osco store currently has selected flavors of Arctic Zero, Enlightened, and Halo Top pints were marked down to $2.19 and $2.49...
Here's a list of all of the coupon inserts that have expired within the last two months. If you have any of the following inserts in your files, you can pull them out and recycle them...
New Catalina offers for April include brands such as Clorox, Dark and Lovely, Dreamfields, Gevalia, Huggies, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle Pure Life, Suave, and more...
For those who love real-sugar Coke, it's time to snap up the delicious yellow-capped stuff again! Kosher-for-Passover Coca-Cola is again in stores as Passover draws near. For the first time in many years though...
I spotted a great deal on Air Wick Freshmatic air spray refills. The Woodland Pine and Sugar Cookie holiday scents are on clearance for .74 each. The 3/4 SS2 has a $1.50 coupon -- that's FREE air freshener sprays...
One of my readers asked me to tackle a "dirty microwave" and see what Mean Green could do. In preparation, I stopped wiping down the inside of our microwave for (yuck!) two months. All in the name of research, I assure you...
"Have you shared any tips from shopping for colleges with your oldest daughter?" I've been receiving a few emails and messages asking about the path we chose for our daughter's education. and I'd be happy to share...
Whenever you have something new that you've invested some money in, aren't you inclined to try to keep it as nice and new-looking for as long as possible? We discussed getting a piece of glass cut for the tabletop...
It's 2017, and I've had numerous requests from readers asking for another update, as it's deck-staining time again! Several people have requested "many photos" this time around, so here we go...
I've been spending a lot of my work days this summer outside on our deck, which led me to think about setting up a television outside. If you've ever researched outdoor TVs, you'll find articles claiming...
Are you growing a garden this year? A new pest recently entered our yard: a beautiful doe who loves to eat our green bean and soybean plants. Don't get me wrong -- she's a very pretty deer, but...
I love boots, and I wear them throughout the fall and winter seasons, but I was fed up with how quickly my synthetic boots were wearing out. 2014 was the year that I decided I was done buying plastic boots...
The camp our kids attend has a good way to group and keep track of the kids. Each cabin is assigned its own color, and the colors are also the campers' team colors for the week for all of their sports and "color war" play....
In addition to buying a few new things to decorate her soon-to-be space, she's also been scouring local stores, resale shops and rummage sales to pick up the rest. She was so proud of some of her recent finds...
A commercial for the children's Easy Bake oven came on television. My youngest son watched as the girl on the screen baked up a mini cake, and he said "Why don't they make something like this for boys?"
Back in 2015, I heavily researched which product to use on our backyard deck, which is made of pressure-treated pine. I selected One Time wood stain, a penetrating outdoor deck stain that is supposed to last seven years...
Our existing roof-mounted antenna is old and has multiple broken elements from tree branches falling into it over the years. Antennas Direct offered me two antennas to review, and I was really surprised...
Litehouse invited me to try their salad dressings at home and share with you what I made: Bacon-wrapped ranch chicken strips. They were definitely family-pleasers here in the Cataldo house...
If you're following a low-carb or keto diet (as half our household is,) here's a discovery I made recently that you'll be interested in. Farm and Fleet sells both coconut flour and almond flour, and the prices are much lower...
Here's an easy-to-make after-school snack that will get you in a "Snacksational" mood! My children love frosted cookies, so I created a tasty, frosted fiber-filled treat that gets some of its sweetness from yogurt...
The holiday season is almost here! I love the changing colors and the way the warm days turn to crisp evenings with vibrant sunsets. I love that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year celebrations bring us closer...
These shrimp are the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, and they get a little extra kick from Signature Kitchens' Stone Ground Horseradish Mustard...
Summer grilling season is in full swing at our house! These long summer nights are perfect for cooking and eating outdoors together as a family. I love grilling out whenever possible...
I recently came down with a cold that seems to be taking longer than normal to shake. My days and nights have been filled with decongestants, cough drops and syrups. As we head into cold season...
I partnered with Buddig as a Deli Mom and create snacks with deli meats that aren't sandwiches! This time, I took a reader's suggestion to incorporate the sweet flavor of Hawaiian rolls with another Buddig lunchmeat treat...
It's that time when many people resolve to live healthier: Eating better, exercising more, and cooking healthier meals and snacks for our families. While we don't eat 100% organic all of the time in our household...
What exactly is air chilled chicken? Air chilling is a process that's been popular in Europe for over forty years. It is individually processed by suspending it in air and chilling it for several hours...
It's getting difficult to find a cake mix that hasn't been reduced from 18.25 ounces to 15.25 ounces. This week, two things came up that made me want to work on a solution of sorts to this issue...
There's definitely an initial learning curve in figuring out what you're going to eat. Anything with high amounts of sugar is out, and for this former high carb eater, that meant saying goodbye to cereal, fruit juices...
Rushmore Cave is located in Keystone, South Dakota and has been entertaining visitors since the 1920s. Unlike the national park caves, Rushmore Cave is more of an adventure destination with multiple activities...
Whether our family's headed to Disney, Universal, Six Flags or another destination, I always bring what my family affectionately calls my "black backpack" on all of our theme park trips. I don't like carrying a purse when we're in theme-park commando mode. A few years ago I discovered the perfect small, yet durable sling-style backpack...
Our family enjoys cruising, and over the years I've collected some of my favorite tips, ideas, and must-have items to pack when taking a cruise. If you're planning a cruise with kids, here are some things to consider...
A day before Mickey and Minnie Mouse led the annual Festival Of Lights parade in Chicago, Disney brought lots of love all the way from Orlando to the Windy City! So much is in store for the new Toy Story Land...
Our RV tour's scheduled stops for the day included a visit to the Mitchell Corn Palace, an on-your-own lunch, and an ice cream social at the legendary Wall Drug, which my boys were very excited about...
Think of Disney resorts, and you'll likely conjure up thoughts of family-friendly relaxation. However, Disney Cruise Lines brings a level of grandeur that's unparalleled at the hotels. There's so much on board to see...
I believe everyone should be prepared, even minimally, for a situation in which you may not reach your destination due to weather or other complications. What's in your vehicle's trunk right now? At a bare minimum, I recommend you carry...
A few months ago, when I went on the All American RV Blogger Tour, one of the gifts I received was a set of Eagle Creek Pack-Its, which are small zipper bags that you can use inside a suitcase to organize socks, underwear and other items: The lightweight bags are made of nylon. After using [...]
After our 2015 Walt Disney World experience, I told my children, "I hope you keep these memories for a lifetime, because we'll probably never do Disney quite like that again." How wrong I was. Two years in a row?
During a trip to Los Angeles, I stayed at the Riot House, the most famous rock and roll hotel in the world...
One of my favorite travel tips when I’m traveling with carry-on luggage? Always take a second, lightweight tote bag with you that’s slightly larger than the “personal item” you carry on. You just may need it to comply with the airlines’ “One carry-on, one personal item” rule. I typically travel with a rolling carry-on suitcase [...]
Universal Orlando has added a second land to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley. Guests enter Diagon Alley is via a very nondescript-looking alley in the London area of Universal Studios Orlando theme park...
It irked me that everything else about the suitcase was fine and functional aside from the bad wheel. I looked at replacing the wheel, but I could not find a suitable wheel that was the right size...
I attended a blog conference and brought home an oversized canvas beach bag featuring the logo of one of the conference sponsors. However, last year, that company became embroiled in a bit of a scandal...
Our daughter's new apartment really only has one issue -- limited counter space and no place to put a microwave or other small appliances. I got the idea to build a countertop extension for her kitchen...
Our family has had a fun summer of enjoying days at the zoo, water parks, and theme parks. My kids actually look forward to our lunchtime tailgating, as we can completely set it up in under one minute...
This year, when I asked my son what kind of cake he wanted, he said "Pikachu." The popular Pokemon character is certainly cute, but how to best capture him in cake form? Many of my cakes take shape...
I believe I was around 7 or 8 years old when we made tin can candles, and so I did a quick web search to see if my juvenile memories of it were correct. Incredibly, I couldn't find anything online about how to make these...
While I could put patches over these ripped knees, I also don't want my kids to be self-conscious of an obvious repair job. I want to share how I've been able to extend the life of my sons' jeans by patching them invisibly...
If you've been wanting a large utility tote without spending too much, and you have minimal sewing skills (like me!) read on and learn how you can make your own large utility tote from one yard of fabric for less than $20...
I came up with the idea to make a quilt for her eighteenth birthday. And for the past thirteen years, I've been saving our daughter's favorite shirts as she outgrew them. Everything from T-shirts and sports jerseys to pajamas...
The wax melt packaging recommends that you pour the melted wax back into the clamshell packaging to dispose of it. Being frugal, I couldn't simply throw the wax away. So, we're reusing it in a creative way...
It's getting difficult to find a cake mix that hasn't been reduced from 18.25 ounces to 15.25 ounces. This week, two things came up that made me want to work on a solution of sorts to this issue...
To recreate the Slushy Magic effect, it's important to understand how it works. Each cup comes with three plastic ice cubes filled with salt water. Salt water freezes at a lower temperature than plain water does...
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