Throw-Away Thursday - Towels

Have you started a cleaning schedule? I started my laundry on Monday. I currently have a pile of clean clothes on my bed, a load in the dryer and a load in the washer. So sticking to a schedule can be rough sometimes. 

I blame the kids.

Today is Throw-Away Thursday! Let us go look at your linen closet. My thoughts are that with a family of 5 (that’s me!), 2 towels person is enough. That means if one set is sitting in the washer, you have another set to be used. Then 2-3 extra for spills. Therefore, that is at most 15 towels. I had over 20! Same as washcloths.

As for storing them, I have found that instead of folding them I get more space by rolling them. I also think they look nicer. So 15 towels all rolled!

Blessings,

Jill

Help Wanted: A House Cleaner and Chef

I hate cleaning. I hate cooking. 

I love having a clean house. I love eating.

Do you see my struggle here? Therefore, until we win the lottery and I can get a house cleaner and my own personal chef, I have to suck it up. Instead of completely ignoring laundry and my hungry kids, I plan. I love having a schedule. I love structure. So each Sunday I sit down and plan out the week. Each day I have a certain room/chore that I will do. I also meal plan after seeing sales and what coupons I have. 

Unless the hubby suggests eating out. I jump on that faster than a kid does to a puddle after a rainy day. 

Below is an example of my cleaning schedule. I challenge you to try it for a week. Do it in the morning and then you can enjoy the rest of the day with something clean!

Every day: run Roomba, pick up toys/clutter, dishes

Monday – 3^rd floor: start laundry, clean bathrooms, pick up bedrooms, vacuum

Tuesday – 2^nd floor: clean living room/dining room/kitchen, finish laundry, clean bathroom

Wednesday: Mop 2^nd floor floors

Thursday: Wash towels and sheets

*You may notice I don't mention anything for the 1st floor. That is the kids playroom and I avoid the room like a plague. If I went down there to 'clean' I would just light a match and let everything burn!*

Blessings,

Jill

Throw-Away Thursday

We’s about to get personal! Did you know that there is a lifespan for your……ummm….you know…..*whisper* your underwear? I am not going to make you tell me how what your oldest bra or underwear is but if you have to make a reference of who was the president at the time, then the answer is too old. 

Bras are only good for about 5 years.  After that time, they become stretch out and you lose the support. This applies to underwear. They should be no more than 5 years. Rule of thumb is that if you would be embarrassed for someone to see them on you then it is time to toss. 

Get to throwing away!

Blessings!

Jill

*Thanks to http://www.chicgalleria.com/2011/12/time-update-underwear/ for the information*

Harris Teeter Coupon Match-Up 1/23-1/29

		Quantity Required	Sale Price		Coupon		Final Price
01-06 S1	Alka Seltzer 24-36 ct	1	$3.99	-	$2.00	=	$1.99
01-06 S2	Bic Hybrid 3, Flex 4, Soleil or Bella Razor 3-7 pk coupon for buy 1 get 1 free	2	$4.99	-		=	$2.50
01-06 S1	Colgate Optic White, Sensitive, Total or Total Advanced Toothpaste 4-6 oz	1	$2.50	-	$1.00	=	$1.50
01-06 S1	General Mills Cheerios 8.9 oz, buy 1 get 1 free	3	$1.64	-	$1.00	=	$1.31
01-06 S2	Nabisco Ritz Crackers, 7.5-16 oz, buy 1 get 1 free	2	$2.07	-	$1.00	=	$1.57
01-06 S2	Halls Cough Drops, 20-25 ct, buy 1 get 1 free	2	$1.09	-	$1.00	=	$0.59
01-13 S	Dannon Activia Yogurt 4 ct	1	$1.66	-	$1.00	=	$0.66
01-13 S	Planters Peanut Butter, 16.3 oz	1	$2.50	-	$1.00	=	$1.50
01-13 S	Skintimate Shave Gel, 7 oz	1	$2.50	-	$0.55	=	$1.40
01-20 S	Franks Hot Wing Sauce or Hot Sauce, 12 oz	1	$1.66	-	$0.75	=	$0.16
01-20 S	Frenchs Yellow Mustard, 14 oz	1	$1.50	-	$0.30	=	$0.90
01-20 S	Orville Redenbachers Popped Corn, 5 oz limit 10	2	$2.50	-	$1.00	=	$1.00
01-20 S	Colgate Optic White, Sensitive, Total or Total Advanced Toothpaste 4-6 oz	2	$2.50	-	$1.00	=	$2.00
01-20 S	Orville Redenbacher Popcorn 6-8.7 oz, buy 2 get 3 free Use 2 coupons for this final price. Price of 5th  item will be slightly higher.	5	$1.27	-	$1.00	=	$0.77
01-20 S	Kraft Cheese, chunk, 8 oz, buy 1 get 1 free	3	$1.87	-	$1.00	=	$1.54
01-20 S	Kraft Cheese, Shredded, 8 oz, buy 1 get 1 free	3	$1.87	-	$1.00	=	$1.54
01-20 S	Kozy Shack Pudding, 22 oz, buy 1 get 1 Free	2	$1.74	-	$1.00	=	$1.24
01-20 S	Arm & Hammer Cat Litter, 20 lb, buy 1 get 1 free	2	$5.99	-	$2.00	=	$4.99

*This match up is using the Washington Post coupons. Each region/stores will vary*