{Today’s To Do List}

Feeling like you’re always behind, stuck going around and around in circles, and never really getting anywhere or finishing anything? Here are three of my top tips for getting stuff done:

1. Keep Your To-Do List Short

You need a plan for your day, otherwise, you’ll most likely just end up running in circles. However, if you try to bite off more than you can chew in a day’s time, you’ll end up overwhelmed from the get-go.

Set yourself up for success by creating a short to do list for each day. I suggest no more than 5-7 items on your list.

It’s better to only plan to do four things and to actually accomplish three of them, then to make a list of 47 to-do items, and a only get a few bits and pieces of some of them done.

2. Make Your Daily Goals Measurable

When you make your to-do list, be realistic. Don’t write down “Clear out clutter in the whole house” or “Clean house” or “Find a new job.”

Break things down into bite-sized, manageable pieces and be specific. For instance, instead of writing down “Clear out the clutter in the whole house.” Set a goal to spend 30 minutes clearing out the clutter in one room. Instead of attempting to clean the whole house, make a goal to vacuum two rooms, do a load of laundry, and clean the toilets.

Not only are specific, measurable goals much more concrete, they are also much more manageable. The thought of cleaning the whole house is overwhelming, but knowing you just have to vacuum two rooms, finish a load of laundry, and clean two toilets is much more achievable. Plus, when you set measurable goals, you know when they are accomplished.

3. Use Your Minutes Wisely

If you want to have more productivity and efficiency in your life, you need to become the master of your minutes. If you find yourself with a short two-minute window of time, don’t just twiddle your thumbs. Do something. I’m always surprised at how much can be accomplished in a few minutes’ of time.

Things You Can Accomplish When You Have 2-3 Minutes’ of Free Time:

::Write a short thank you note or email.

::Clean the sink or toilet in the bathroom.

::Switch a load of laundry from the washer to the dryer.

::Pull out dinner from the freezer.

::Make a healthful snack to munch on instead of grazing on high-calorie, low-nutrition snacks.

::Take your vitamins and drink a glass of water.

::Do 25 sit-ups.

::Do a quick clean up of a room.

::Read a short story to a child.

::Text your husband to tell him you love him and appreciate him.

::Read 2 pages of the book you’re currently reading.

::Make a quick phone call.

I’m sure you all could come up with a thousand other ideas for how to wisely use the little cracks up time that pop up throughout the day. Don’t let those little time slots slip by unproductively–it’s amazing how much they can add up in your favor!

What are your top tips for getting things done? I’d love to hear!

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I’m so thankful for each and every one of you. In fact, it’s impossible for me to put into words just how much you mean to me.

You’ve inspired me, loved me, believed in me. You’ve challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and do things that 15 years ago this once-timid girl would have never dreamed were a possibility. You’ve encouraged me, gently corrected me, constructively criticized me, and helped me grow and mature as a person and writer.

Your comments and emails bless me more than I can express. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

And today, I wanted to do a little something fun today as a way of expressing my gratitude to you for being apart of the MoneySavingMom.com community.

One winner will receive the Giveaway Extravaganza package shown above. This package includes:

–One $100 gift certificate to Vitacost.com

–One $50 e-gift certificate to Applebee’s

–One $20 gift card to Starbucks

–One copy of Tricia Goyer’s book, From Dust and Ashes {I read this book last week and loved it. I got my copy off of PaperBackSwap and thought it’d be fun to pass it onto one of you now that I’m finished with it!}

–One copy of The Imagination Station Secret of the Prince’s Tomb {We read this book last month and really enjoyed it and thought we’d pass along our copy to one of you all!}

–Three boxes of Tazo tea

–One package of note cards from Life Verse Design

–Two boxes of FruitaBu fruit snacks

–One box of Kashi TLC granola bars

–Three bags of Starbucks coffee

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Here are the best deals at Walmart right now with thanks to Heather from Passion for Savings for her help in compiling them. The prices below are based on Northwest Arkansas region. Please keep in mind that Walmart deals vary by region so the prices listed here will not be valid at all stores.

Maggie Instant Soup – Prices start at $0.44
Use $0.50/1 printable
As low as free after coupon (Thanks, I Heart the Mart!)

Yoplait Lactose-Free Yogurt Cups – $0.60
Use $0.30/1 printable
$0.30 after coupon

Avent Pacifier Pack Soothies (2 pk) – $2
Use $1.50/1 printable
$0.50 after coupon

Nestle or Wonka Movie Theatre Candy – $0.98
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 coupon from the 2/19 RedPlum insert
$0.60 each after coupon

Knorr Rice and Pasta Sides – $1
Buy 2 and use $0.50/2 coupon from the 1/29 RedPlum insert
$0.75 each after coupon

Gerber SmartNourish 2nd Foods Baby Food – $0.96
Buy 4 and use $0.75/4 printable
$0.77 each after coupon

Gain Dryer Sheets – $2.32
Buy 2 and use $1.50/2 coupon from the 2/19 RedPlum insert
Or use $1/1 coupon from the 2/19 RedPlum insert
As low as $1.32 each after coupon

L’Oreal Kids Shampoo – $2.34
Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 2/19 RedPlum insert
$1.59 after coupon

See the full list of Walmart deals here.

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Sara emailed in the following tip:

I have subscriptions to Food Network magazine and a few other freebie magazines that have lots of recipes in them. However, I was getting to the point where I was swimming in magazines, post cards, and other cut-out recipes with no form of organization!

I had been given a blank cookbook with empty pages and dividers for a wedding present over three years years ago, so I decided to use it to make my own cookbook with all of my favorite recipes. I bought a few cheap packs of plastic page protectors and decided to compile my favorite recipes and get rid of the rest to free up the clutter in our apartment.

Since then, I have filled it with great recipes that I know are winners in our home. It is a cheap cookbook that can be catered to your family’s tastes! -Sara

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Today’s question is from Giovanna:

After reading your blog, I was recently inspired to start cooking bread using a bread machine. I have used many of the bread machine recipes you post, but I would also like to find bread machine cookbook. Does anyone have a “tried and true” bread machine cookbook you would recommend? -Giovanna

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Earlier this month, I started a new series called “Ask the Organizer”. I posed the question, “What Is Your Biggest Clutter Hot Spot” and the overwhelming response was the kitchen! Many of you expressed your desire to have a more organized kitchen, dining room, table, or counter.

So today, I’m excited to hear what Andrea of Simple Organized Living has to say about the best ways to organize different areas of the kitchen!

The kitchen is the center of the home and even if you aren’t a great chef, I’m assuming you still spend a fair amount of time in your kitchen/dining room every day.

In my opinion, if I’m spending a lot of time in one particular space, I want it to be clean, organized, uncluttered, peaceful, calm, and inviting.

Do those adjectives describe your kitchen?

If not, here are a few simple ways you can transform your kitchen from a cluttered mess to organized bliss!

Counter Tops / Table:

I think all flat kitchen surfaces must be covered with glue because it seems like everything that gets placed on them sticks around for a long time!

Take note of what is currently on your kitchen counter tops and your kitchen table — if it’s like most kitchens, the flat surfaces are probably cluttered with junk mail, expired coupons, newspapers, homework assignments, to-do lists, bills, small appliances, photos, craft supplies, office supplies, recyclables, a variety of food items, and so much more.

And while I don’t think it’s completely realistic to have nothing sitting out on your kitchen counters, I know that I personally enjoy being in my kitchen when it is clean and clutter-free… so I try to keep it that way!

I manage to keep our kitchen and dining room relatively clutter-free by implementing a few simple tips:

Keep trash and recycling bins close by. We store our recycling in the laundry room — which is right off the kitchen, so we can quickly and easily deposit cans, paper, etc. right away. This means it doesn’t hang around on the counters for days and weeks until we finally bring it to the basement or garage.

Use a junk drawer. Yes, I’m telling you that it’s a good  idea to have a junk drawer — mainly because every house needs at least one drawer where you can stash stuff you don’t have a home for {like extra batteries, twist ties, paper, pens, glue, coins, etc.} Just make sure you don’t let it get out of control!

Implement a system for papers. Papers are a huge source of kitchen clutter, and if you don’t have a system for dealing with them, they will pile up quickly — I promise! Toss junk mail, fliers, ads, and subscriptions you don’t want to read before you get into your home; that way the can’t get buried at the bottom of a pile. Have designated “in” and “out” piles for bills, homework, to-do’s, RSVP’s, and other time-sensitive information.

Create zones. If you regularly do crafts, office work, puzzles, play games, or sew in your kitchen/dinning room, then create zones for those different activities. Have a plastic tub for your craft/sewing supplies and store it in a bottom cabinet; designate one shelf for games and puzzles; use a rolling cart to store extra office supplies. By creating a home for all of these items, you’ll eliminate the mad rush to clear off the counters and table when company arrives!

Practice daily maintenance. Keeping your kitchen organized and clutter-free will require a bit of maintenance every day in order to really stay on top of it. I like using a medium size basket as a “dumping ground” for anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen. Then, at the end of the day, I’ll take the basket and empty the contents to their proper homes around our house.

Cabinets / Drawers:

Probably the #1 complaint I get from people is that their kitchen doesn’t have enough storage space. And while I too have voiced this complaint on occasion, the only solutions are to either create more storage space or get rid of some of your stuff!

My husband and I are gearing up for an exciting kitchen renovation this summer, and we will definitely be creating lots more cabinet and drawer space; but for the time being, I’ve been forced to simply do without and get very creative with the space I do have.

If your cabinet space is limited, here are a few tips that might help:

You can save a ton of space by using dishes, glasses, pots, bowls, and storage containers that stack nicely inside each other. If you have items that don’t stack well, consider getting rid of them or storing them in the basement/garage for the time being.

Also, make sure you toss any containers that don’t have lids, any lids that don’t have containers, and anything that is cracked, rusty, melted, or broken — you shouldn’t waste valuable storage space on these items!

Get creative and find organizing containers you might already have around the house. I love using plastic shoe boxes for holding small kitchen items, lazy-susans for storing canned goods, and shelf dividers/extenders to maximize the storage space I do have.

Remember to think about how you use the items in your kitchen — and then store them accordingly. For example, if you only use certain serving pieces during the holiday season, store them in your basement or garage. However, if you use a specific appliance or tool every single day, you should either leave it out on the counter or store it in a very convenient place.

Refrigerator / Pantry:

You might be surprised at some of the items lurking in the back corners of your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry!

If you haven’t taken the time to go through and organize these areas of your kitchen, there’s a pretty good chance you’re not only wasting time searching for ingredients you need, but also wasting money throwing away food that’s expired or buying more of something you already have in the house.

To better organize these areas, start by pulling out all your food. Yes, I know this sounds overwhelming, but it’s honestly the best way to get started because you can see everything you have.

Once you can see what you’re starting with, quickly toss anything that’s expired or past its prime. Then group like items together {canned fruits, canned veggies, meats, cheeses, dairy, pasta, cereals, chips, etc.}

When I’m putting my food away, I like to create ‘food zones’ — like a lunch packing zone {a basket with snacks, chips, fruit leathers, juice boxes, etc}, a pasta zone {all different pastas, canned sauces, canned tomatoes, Italian seasonings, etc}

I use lots of shoe boxes and small plastic organizers as a frugal way to keep my fridge, freezer, and pantry organized {yes, I have shoe boxes in my fridge and freezer!}

Once these areas are organized and all the food is put away, make sure you get in the habit of putting any new food behind the older food so you don’t end up with expired food hidden way in the back again.

I also challenge myself every couple of months to take a week off from grocery shopping and simply eat from our pantry and freezer.  Not only do I save a bunch of money by not buying groceries that week, I’m also able to clean out our pantry, fridge, and freezer {and I just love getting creative with our menu plan that week!}

Like I mentioned earlier, the kitchen is the heart of your home; and I guarantee you’ll enjoy the time you spend in your kitchen so much more if you keep it clean, organized, and clutter-free!

How do you keep your kitchen clutter-free?

Andrea Dekker is a professional organizer, motivational speaker, and the founder of Simple Organized Living. Her goal is to motivate and encourage others to “create their best life” through simplicity and organization.

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Today only, Vitacost is offering free shipping on orders over $22 or $2.22 shipping on orders less than $22. If you haven’t used your $10 Vitacost credit, here’s a great deal you can do:

::Sign up for your $10 off $10 coupon code from Vitacost. It should arrive in your email inbox within 15-20 minutes.

::Add one package of Seventh Generation Overnight Diapers ($11.74) to your cart.

::Apply your $10 off coupon code.

::Your total should be just $4.06, including shipping.

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Sign up for a free Sneakpeeq account and you’ll get a free $10 credit. You can use this on the Yes to Carrots sets that are $12 today, making them just $2 with free shipping!

{All the $12 Yes to Carrots sets are now sold out. But the free $10 credit is still available and if you share the site with friends via Facebook, you’ll also qualify for a free scarf.}

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Today only, Vitacost is offering free shipping on orders over $22 or $2.22 shipping on orders less than $22. If you haven’t used your $10 Vitacost credit, here’s a great deal you can do:

::Sign up for your $10 off $10 coupon code from Vitacost. It should arrive in your email inbox within 15-20 minutes.

::Add 5 4-packs of Green Forest Bathroom Tissue ($2.18 each) to your cart.

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Here are some of this week’s best grocery & household deals from Amazon.com, courtesy of Terry and Mandi from Jungle Deals & Steals. Many of these prices are higher than what you’d pay by combining coupons with sales, but they may be good deals for you if you live where there aren’t many stores or deals are scarce:

Coupons: Although you can’t use traditional coupons at Amazon.com, they do offer coupons on a variety of groceries and household items. See our current favorites here.

Luvs Diapers: Stock up with the big boxes of Luvs Diapers with Ultra Leakguards for as low as $0.12/diaper!

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Pick up two bags of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Hand-Roasted Ground Coffee (12 oz.) as low as $4.11 each.

Taster’s Choice: Or if you prefer instant coffee, you can stock up on Tasters Choice Hazelnut Instant Coffee Sticks (160 ct.) for $20.43, or $0.13 each

Bob’s Red Mill: Steel cut oats make a delicious and filling breakfast. especially on chilly mornings, and right now you can get four 24-ounce bags of Bob’s Red Mill Organic Steel Cut Oats for just $12.43.

Keebler: Looking for an easy snack to add to lunchboxes, your diaper bag or to take on the road? These Keebler Cookie & Cracker Assortment Pouches (36 ct.) are on sale for $12.29, or just $0.34 each.

Pacific Natural Foods: Stock your pantry with this Pacific Natural Foods Organic Cream of Celery and Cream of Chicken Soup (in paper cartons rather than cans, for those of you with concerns about BPA in the lining of cans) for just $1.92 each.

Lundberg Gourmet Blend Rice: Right now you can get 16-ounce bags of Lundberg Gourmet Blend of Wild and Whole Grain Brown Rice or just $2.86 each.

Black & Decker Rice Cooker: If you eat a lot of rice, this Black & Decker Rice Cooker is an easy way to prepare up to six cups at a time, and it’s on sale for just $13.82.

Terry & Mandi are a busy mother-daughter team that look for ways to save money without sacrificing a lot of time, and they share their love for all things Amazon.com at Jungle Deals & Steals.

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Don’t forget to print a coupon for free Peppercorn Shrimp at Panda Express today (Wednesday, February 22, 2012).

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After Adrienne posted about how to make homemade rice milk, I’ve been wanting to try it. I mean, who couldn’t find it fascinating that you could basically blend rice and water together and turn it into milk?

Personally, I was a bit skeptical that it would really work that well. It seemed too good to be true.

I cooked the rice and then put it in the Vita-Mix with water, a dash of salt, vanilla, and honey (see the recipe measurements and instructions here).

And then turned on the Vita-Mix and let it run for two minutes.

The result? Beautiful rice milk that tasted identical to rice milk we’ve bought at the health food store.

It was delicious in Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Waffles–and it took all of five minutes to make!

Note: I did try keeping some of the rice milk in the refrigerator and it didn’t taste all that great after a few days. So I’d recommend making it fresh or using it up within a day or two.

Have any of you tried making rice milk or other non-dairy milks? I’d love to hear about your experiences!

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Coupons.com just released a high-value Right Guard Deodorant coupon. Here are two deals you can use it for:

CVS:

Buy 2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant (2-4 oz.) at $3 each
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Walgreens:

Buy 2 Right Guard Total Defense 5 Deodorant (2-4 oz.) at $4.49 each — on sale Buy One, Get One Free
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$0.75 each after coupon

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My husband and I were so blessed to have the opportunity to go on the Love Like You Mean It Cruise with FamilyLife last week. We had gone the year before and loved it–it was hard to be away from our children, but it was so good for our marriage. And we both knew that we wanted to try to make it again this year, if it were at all possible.

I didn’t really think it probably would, but my husband surprised me with the tickets in the Fall. We were both so excited and, truthfully, we were so giddy about unplugging and getting away that we could hardly concentrate on the tasks at hand the week before!

The weather was gorgeous as we pulled out of Miami.

We Kansans stood with mouths open just breathing in the beauty and the stark contrast it was to the cold, icy flat lands we’d come from the day before!

On Tuesday, we docked at the Grand Bahama Island.

We enjoyed perusing the little open air market and we bought a conch shell from one of the vendors to bring home to the children.

Wednesday morning, we docked at Great Stirrup Cay Island. This was a private island owned by the cruise line and it was absolutely gorgeous.

We spent most of the day on the island soaking up the sun, getting in the freezing cold water for as long as we could stand it (one lady who was out in the water when I was said, “You just go numb after awhile.” That was pretty accurate!), having all sorts of great discussions with friends, and getting a sunburn (despite coating ourselves with sunscreen!).

We were at sea on Thursday, so I got to spend some quality time with Tracey Eyster (the wonderful woman behind MomLifeToday) and Dannah Gresh (the inspiring and transparent woman behind Pure Freedom). Getting to share openly and honestly with these wise women was such an encouragement to me. {Oh and in case you wish you could have been a fly on the wall, we actually ended up recording some videos for you all that will run on MomLifeToday in the not-too-distant future!}

All in all, it was a great trip. My husband and I had a lot of heart-to-heart talks, we got to spend a lot of time with couples who are older and wiser than us who gave us a lot of counsel and encouragement, and we came back refreshed and revived and ready to continue on with all that we’ve been called to at this season of our lives.

We’re so grateful to our wonderful family and friends who shared the responsibilities of watching our children while we were gone and for all of our employees and contractors who stood in our stead to keep our businesses running while we were gone. We appreciate you all so much!

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Coupons.com released some new Fisher-Price coupons:

• $20.00 off any Fisher-Price babygear swing
• $10.00 off any Fisher-Price babygear
• $5.00 off Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy’s
• $5.00 off Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym
• $5.00 off Laugh & Learn Love to Play Puppy
• $5.00 off any Little People toy
• $10.00 off Fisher-Price Musical Table
• $5.00 off any Imaginext toy purchase of $24.99

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Today only, you can subscribe to Country Living Magazine for $4.99 per year. You can order up to 3 years at this price! Just enter coupon code MONEYSAVING.

This offer expires at Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 10 AM EST.

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Have you enjoyed the video clips of my interview with Chris Seay? If so, you’ll definitely want to enter to win one of 10 copies of his book, A Place At the Table: 40 Days of Solidarity With the Poor.

From the Amazon description:

In a culture built on consumption–especially of food–it is easy to forget the poor that Jesus cared so much about. Following the pattern of his successful Advent Conspiracy, Chris Seay invites readers on a journey of self-examination, discipline, and renewed focus on Jesus that will change their lives forever.

He challenges readers to eat like the poor for forty days in solidarity with a much-neglected group of people, and to donate the money they save on groceries to a charity or project that serves the poor in concrete ways. But he doesn’t expect them to go it alone. A Place at the Table includes a short chapter for each of those forty days with Scripture, reflections, prayers, encouragement, and tips for engaging the whole family in the process.

To enter to win a copy, just click on the graphic below and type in your name and email address. 10 winners will be chosen and posted on Monday. This giveaway ends Thursday, February 23, at 11:59 pm, CST.

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