Homemaking | 3 Boys And A Dog

How to Find Coupon Codes Online

May 10, 2012 By Kelli 1 Comment

I have fallen in love with the greatest new site! I really only started using it about 2 months ago after my mother told me about it, and I’ve already saved about $300! Know that it probably more than I could normally count on, but since I happened to be planning a family reunion for me and my cousins, it just sort of worked out that way. By using CouponCodes4u I was able to actually save money on a variety of shopping that I would have done anyway.

Now, I did use some coupons and rebates for my local grocery store and I did not factor that it, but with the diapers coupon alone I saved like $2.00 and I have 3 more for future shopping trips! I did take advantage of the Macy’s coupon though for the gift I got my mom for Mother’s Day. I saved 10% off of my entire clothes order, and look forward to the Macy’s discounts and deals for next month too!

Next, I began working on this trip I mentioned. By using the Hot Orbitz Coupon Codes I got $25 off of my ticket plus a free checked bag. One of my cousins used it as well, but I think he might have used a different airline because he saved almost $100 off of his total flight.

Since our family reunion was in Lake Tahoe, I wanted to get some good shoes for hiking and maybe some fishing gear. Typically I would have probably gone to Target or something like that, but with the discount and free shipping currently available with Outdoor Cabelas Coupons, it was actually cheaper to order higher quality equipment from them than the discount department stores. I was thrilled with all the money I was saving on Couponcodes4u.com.

Finally I thought what the heck. I usually do not like to complete credit card offers online, and I bet I am not alone in feeling this way. I was having such great success with the other offers on couponecodes4u.com that it seemed silly not to try it out. Besides, an extra credit card for the vacation would be great. So I figured why not save with an Why not Save with a American Express Coupon Code? while I was at it! Even with my subpar credit I was approved for a prepaid credit card and I completed that offer as soon as I returned home from my trip. I’m really glad I did because I use and pay off the card now and I’m working to rebuild my credit.

Really the true highlight saving with couponcodes4u.com came with the all day boat tour we all took from Tahoe. I only counted this as $25 savings on my part, but 10 of us all saves 25, that’s $250 total! Obviously that was exciting. Oh tour guide that we found through the Viator.com coupon was hilarious and knowledgeable. I’ve never enjoyed getting a sunburn so much in my entire life. Seriously whether on vacation or just looking for some weekend fun, use Viator Coupons for all your fun days out, I am. I even have one to use and Dave and Busters for me and my girlfriends next week.

I’ve used quite a few coupon code websites and they can be real hit or miss but usually worth the search to save a few extra bucks. I love couponcodes4u.com because it’s the first time that all the online discounts seem to be here all in one place, which saves time and even more money. If you have ever spent even a couple of minutes searching for coupon codes for online purchases, then you will also really love the specials available through couponcodes4u.com.

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking / Housekeeping Tagged With: deals, Frugal Freebies, Homemaking, shopping

GIVEAWAY: $100 Stanley Steemer Gift Certificate #C2S12

May 3, 2012 By Kelli

IN my home, the fleas tried to take us over and we had to combat those then the allergies started in. This Spring is unseasonably warm – seriously, the love bugs were out weeks ago! The craziness has made the fleas worse and the allergy season more difficult. What are you doing to combat it?

For an idea of what a $100 gift card will do, I was able to get my Hallway, my Living Room, and my Playroom all cleaned for $116 dollars (including tax). With my gift certificate, it only cost me 16 bucks! Yes, seriously. This is the first time I have ever had my carpets cleaned professionally and I am so impressed that I actually plan to get them done once a year every year. At least in my high traffic area like the ones mentioned above. Did you know that Stanley Steamer will also stretch your carpets? Yeah, I didn’t know that either, but the guy told me they do.

To combat this difficult allergy season this spring plus truly make your homes clean, consumers should consider a deeper cleaning twice a year by the professionals at Stanley Steemer.

Not just for carpet cleaning, Stanley Steemer´s expertise extends to hardwood, tile, air ducts, water damage restoration, and more!
Stanley Steemer´s proprietary equipment and cleaning processes remove more than 98% of dry soil from floors
With over 70 branches and 220 franchise locations in 48 states, Stanley Steemer services 95% of the country

Want to see Stanley Steemer in action? Check out the Stanley Steemer van and crew as they visited fellow blogger Corine Ingrassia´s home of Complicated Mama:

I was able to snap a picture while my guys were cleaning my carpet. Look at the difference!! I had no idea my carpet was so yucky. Blech!

So, one lucky 3 Boys and a Dog Reader will win a $100.00 Stanley Steemer Gift Certificate:

REQUIRED COMMENT: Tell me your carpet stories. Hey I like to feel that I am not the only one. LOL!

BONUS #1: Follow @StanleySteemer and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on May 17

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

Disclosure: The gift certificate, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Stanley Steemer through MyBlogSpark.

Filed Under: Homemaking / Housekeeping Tagged With: carpet cleaner, Homemaking, housecleaning, Stanley Steemer

GIVEAWAY: Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner Pouch and Shaker!

April 19, 2012 By Kelli

I have boys… I have a dog… you have seen my carpet numerous times! Honestly, I am not sure why I don’t just get rid of it, but since I want split-brick and it takes forever before you can walk on it, I don’t guess I will be getting it.

That’s ok! I have a new cleaning product for my carpet! I also have a secret coming soon to help me get the ENTIRE carpet clean, then I can just keep up with the day-today stains better. Anyway, let us talk about the Arm & Hammer Pet Fresh Carpet Cleaner!

ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are designed to remove a wide range of the most stubborn spills and stains, and have earned the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval:

ARM & HAMMER^® Stubborn Stain Dry Carpet Cleaner was designed with busy families in mind. It delivers professional cleaning results to lift and remove even the toughest ground-in dirt, food, grease, lipstick and oil stains, along with odors and allergens. It’s also formulated to be safe for homes with kids and pets.
ARM & HAMMER^® Pet Fresh^® Dry Carpet Cleaner delivers the same great cleaning results as the Stubborn Stain offering, with extra freshness and pet accident penetration for animal-loving homes.

Unlike liquid stain removal products, ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners give consumers a dry, quick solution to treating spots and getting back on their carpet in under an hour. Each is made of thousands of tiny particles that work like sponges to absorb dirt, tough spots and odors embedded into carpet fibers. To use, massage the powder into a stain with a small brush, misting older stains with water, and let it sit for 30 minutes to dry. ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are safe on all types of fibers and fabrics, including wool rugs, and approved for use on all stain-resistant carpets. After 30 minutes, simply vacuum the treated area and instantly enjoy the like-new look and freshness.

ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners are available in a variety of sizes to fit consumers’ cleaning needs. The 18-ounce shaker is ideal for stubborn spot cleaning, while the larger two-pound pouch allows consumers to tackle several rooms and is the perfect companion for new parents and puppy-training households. One pound of ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaner can clean and freshen about 100 square feet of carpet.

You can find ARM & HAMMER^® Dry Carpet Cleaners in the vacuum accessory aisle at Walmart and other national retailers. The 18-ounce shaker starts at $7.88, and the two-pound pouch is available for $12.99.

Mom Says: OK, so it took me a little while to figure out how to work the Pet Fresh shaker! I couldn’t get the stuff to come out! But, keep playing with it and you will find a great rhythm that works for you. LOL! Then, in typical Kelli fashion, I didn’t read the directions! So, it started with me having a dying vacuum that wouldn’t suck up the dried stuff! Then, I didn’t mist the old stains with water first and it didn’t take them up! LMBO! Now, my carpet looks better, in my opinion. However, I will let you be the judge of that:

That is right beside the TV stand where the boys make spills and “clean them” only to track dirt over them later! Then, we have a nasty mess that a vacuum won’t clean!

One lucky 3 Boys and a Dog reader will win a Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner Pouch (larger amount for whole-home carpet cleaning) and one of each of the Pet Fresh Shaker and Stubborn Stain Shaker!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Tell me about your carpet stain issues or problem makers. wlEmoticon smile6 GIVEAWAY: Pet Fresh Dry Carpet Cleaner Pouch and Shaker!

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on May 2nd

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Arm & Hammer Dry Carpet Cleaners to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

Filed Under: Giveaways, Homemaking / Housekeeping, Pets, Reviews Tagged With: arm & hammer, carpet, carpet cleaner, carpet cleaning, carpet fiber, carpet stains, cleaning, drier, dry carpet cleaner, dry carpet cleaners, dry cleaning, floors, giveaway, Homemaking, housecleaning, human interest, Laundry, mc hammer, pet fresh, Pets, pouch, review, stain, vacuum cleaners, vax

GIVEAWAY: Lysol No Touch Kitchen Cleaning System

April 2, 2012 By Kelli

Designed to meet your various kitchen cleaning needs, the LYSOL® No-Touch Kitchen System is an automatic, hands-free dispenser that offers one solution for a clean kitchen and healthy hands.

That’s right, one special solution for…

· Dishes
· Surfaces
· Hands

To help illustrate the multiple uses of this new product, LYSOL® is launching the

Kitchen System Undercover Challenge

& Sweepstakes . This interactive game will test your detective skills as you discover the benefits of having less cleaning products in the kitchen. Plus, it’s really fun to play and compare scores. Double plus, everyone who meets eligibility requirements will be given the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a grand prize kitchen upgrade!

(Promotion starts 2/27/12 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, ends 4/9/12 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.)

Mom Says: I LOVE IT! I do have one complaint though, but to be fair… I am not sure if the system is doing it or if my kids are doing it when I am not around! I sometimes find a puddle of Lysol cleaning solution underneath the machine! I don’t know if it thinks I am putting my hand under when I turn off the lights, or if it is the boys. Either way, I don’t like to have to clean up the mess under it. However, as I already said… I don’t know how I managed without this! I use it continuously, plus I find that because it is there and convenient, I use less paper towels! I just stick my sponge under it and wipe the spills!

One lucky 3 Boys and a Dog reader will win their very own Lysol No-Touch Kitchen Cleaning System!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Visit the Lysol Website, look around then come back and tell me something you want, liked, learned, or enjoyed

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on April 16th

OPEN TO: USA & Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Lysol to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

Filed Under: Giveaways, health, Homemaking / Housekeeping, Reviews Tagged With: antiseptics, cleaning, cleaning kitchen, cleanliness, giveaway, Giveaways, Homemaking, joy, kitchen, kitchen cleaner, kitchen cleaning, kitchen system, kitchen upgrade, Lysol, lysol cleaning solutions, review, System, touch

Pinterest Faves: Homemaking Tips and Tricks

March 3, 2012 By Kelli 5 Comments

I love all the homemaking/cleaning tips that you can find on pinterest. Don’t you? Today, I am doing a round up of some of my favorites. You know, the ones that I have actually used in my every day life!!

I have teamed up with Susie QT Pies and Crystal and Company to bring you this weekly linky.

Since this post is all about pinning, be sure to pin this post and a few of the posted linkies. Choose your favorite and click to your heart’s content.

So, what can you put in the linky? You can put any or all of the following items:

1. Your Pinterest Board Link
2. A few of your favorite links
3. A blog post of your own Pinterest Favorites or round up post!

If you aren’t on Pinterest and would like to be, simply email me with your email address in the body and I will send an invite right on over!

My Favorite Pins From This Week:

1. Post-It Planner – this is the neatest idea! I love the thought of adding all things t a post it and then moving post its through the day! Super smart.

2. Homemaking Tips – HUGE list of neat-o homemaking tips. LOVE!

3. 30 Day Mom Challenge – Be a better mom by choosing one task each day. Awesome ideas! I should do this.

4. How to Make Crockpot Chicken Stock and 7 Ways to Use It – Another awesome mommy resource from Crystal and Company! With a million and 1 children, you know her tips are spot on for an easier time of mommy hood!

Go visit my faves and then, link up below!

Filed Under: Homemaking / Housekeeping, Organizing Tagged With: Homemaking, pinterest linky