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Remember Stuff ~ Helpful #FamilyLife Organizer

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I received compensation in exchange for this review. All opinions and thoughts expressed are 100% my own.
rememberstuffheaderBetween work, being a mommy, trying to maintain a social life and my hobbies, as well as this blog, an organization app is something I’ve been meaning to look into! Luckily I recently had the chance to test out Remember Stuff, a free online family planner that helps busy moms, like me, keep track of the family calendar, as well as save lists and things they like best. Definitely a great tool to help you “remember”!

Remember Stuff has the tools you need to not only save time and money, but just to make your life overall easier! Anything that helps me organize my To-Do lists, and grocery lists is alright in my book! Plus I love that I can share these lists too, as save and share other notes. rsfamilyThere are several components to the app to help you stay organized. They are divided up by food & drink, productivity, entertainment, shopping, and kids. When you register, you simply choose which roles you play in the family. From there you are able to personalize your dashboard.

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Try #Manilla for #Free and You Could #Win $500 to Pay Your Bills!

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I love getting mail!  I hate getting mail when it is bills.  I have a system for paying bills, but sometimes , with so many, it can be hard to keep track of what is due when, and if I had mailed the check out yet.  So this is why I’m kind of excited to learn about Manilla.  Manilla is a FREE web based service that helps people like us better manage all of their household accounts, including financial, utilities, subscriptions and travel rewards programs, in one secure place online!
Just under a single password, Manilla provides customers with an automated, organized view of all of their account information, text and/or email reminders to pay bills and unlimited storage of account documents that Manilla has seamlessly retrieved for the consumer.
Think about all your bills.  You probably have a mortgage/rent, the electric/utilities, the cable/internet, cell phone, credits card, err, I should say credit cards, and more.  Plus don’t forget all your rewards accounts, and maybe your magazine or newspaper subscriptions.  Wouldn’t it be nice to find a FREE easy way to stay on top of all these bills?  Manilla seamlessly retrieves all your account information – current balances, previous payments, upcoming bills due – and stores it for you in one secure place. Most importantly, you need only one password to view, manage and organize it all.  Plus, this system is so user-friendly!  Everything is laid out clear for you to see which accounts are due when and how much is due.  Again, you have to love that it is free to use!
Though you want to hear about my favorite part of Manilla?  They are giving away $500 to pay to one lucky consumer to use to pay their bill!  Once you’ve signed up, click here to tell Manilla you did so, and answer the hub page question to be entered to win.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Manilla.

Try #Manilla for #Free and You Could #Win $500 to Pay Your Bills!

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I love getting mail!  I hate getting mail when it is bills.  I have a system for paying bills, but sometimes , with so many, it can be hard to keep track of what is due when, and if I had mailed the check out yet.  So this is why I’m kind of excited to learn about Manilla.  Manilla is a FREE web based service that helps people like us better manage all of their household accounts, including financial, utilities, subscriptions and travel rewards programs, in one secure place online!
Just under a single password, Manilla provides customers with an automated, organized view of all of their account information, text and/or email reminders to pay bills and unlimited storage of account documents that Manilla has seamlessly retrieved for the consumer.
Think about all your bills.  You probably have a mortgage/rent, the electric/utilities, the cable/internet, cell phone, credits card, err, I should say credit cards, and more.  Plus don’t forget all your rewards accounts, and maybe your magazine or newspaper subscriptions.  Wouldn’t it be nice to find a FREE easy way to stay on top of all these bills?  Manilla seamlessly retrieves all your account information – current balances, previous payments, upcoming bills due – and stores it for you in one secure place. Most importantly, you need only one password to view, manage and organize it all.  Plus, this system is so user-friendly!  Everything is laid out clear for you to see which accounts are due when and how much is due.  Again, you have to love that it is free to use!
 
Though you want to hear about my favorite part of Manilla?  They are giving away $500 to pay to one lucky consumer to use to pay their bill!  Once you’ve signed up, click here to tell Manilla you did so, and answer the hub page question to be entered to win.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Manilla.

Today’s Deals at Zulily – 9/29

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zulily: Daily deals for moms, babies and kids

Get $5 off your order of $50 with the promo code GA1745 exclusively through these links!

Today’s Deals at Zulily:

Pink & Powerful Boutique – up to 70% off | Event ends 10/2 – Support in style. Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by making pink purchases from our Pink & Powerful Boutique.
 
Olive Kids – up to 40% off | Event ends 10/2 – Build a big kid bedroom. Sweet sheet sets are joined by coordinating drapery and wall art to create a complete look. We’ve got personalized plates too!

Forever Me – up to 60% off | Event ends 10/2 – We heart sparkles! If your sweetie likes sequins then she’ll adore these dazzling hoodies, tutus and skorts worthy of her own Broadway musical.

Chatti Patti – up to 60% off | Event ends 10/2 – A whole lotta sass. Full of colors, ruffles and swirls, everything in this collection of girls’ apparel is twirl-worthy and spin-certified.

Fox – up to 40% off | Event ends 10/2 – Looking foxy, little guy! These tees, tops and hoodies will add a little pizzazz and a lot of color to a day on the playground.

Candyland – up to 60% off | Event ends 10/2 – Yummy, yummy, yummy! All the delicious designs and tantalizing colors of Candyland are right here in this sweet selection for boys and girls.

totes – up to 60% off | Event ends 10/2 – Snow-stomping soles. These wintery boots for boys and girls are tough enough to handle all the elements, including the element of adorability.

Luca Charles – up to 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – Growing up glamorously. Elegance isn’t normally used to describe baby apparel, but Luca Charles will redefine everything you know about infant and toddler clothes for girls and boys.

International Playthings – up to 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – Let’s play! Add a bit of brightness to those cloudy fall days with games for babies and beyond. Can you spot the banana split?

ZOOCCHINI – from $10.99 | Event ends 10/2 – Meet the menagerie. Ever wanted an octopus for a pet? These soft plush toys, hooded towels and meal time sets could fill a zoo.

Kids’ Apparel Collection – all items $9.99 | Event ends 10/2 – Deal of the day! We know you like a bargain, and everything in this kids’ event is priced at $9.99. Bodysuits, PJs, tees, pants, jackets, everything!

Arlotta – up to 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – Luxurious lounging. Treat yourself to a robe or pair of lounge pants made of elegant cashmere.

Hype – up to 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – Dressed to the nines. This collection is perfect for the holiday season, or even if she’s just getting to that age when pretty dresses and shrugs begin replacing her tees and shorts.

Gigi’s – from $8.99 | Event ends 10/2 – Clip Art. This beautiful selection of flower hair clips and headbands have shiny rhinestone centers and scrumptious colors like Cotton Candy and Black Cherry.

Renattoni – up to 55% off | Event ends 10/2 – Winter warm-wear These adorable sweaters, cardigans and autumn dresses will protect your kids from the cold creepies of winter.

Sissy Little – up to 60% off | Event ends 10/2 – Buh-bye, blank walls. Hello, home with personality! Easy-apply decals add instant interest, no drop cloth required.

I Built It! Games – all items 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – Handmade and hand-played. Part game, part craft kit, these award-winning sets make classics like checkers, chess and tic-tac-toe totally customizable.

Kapital K – over 50% off | Event ends 10/2 – K stands for Kool! You won’t have a problem getting your boys to dress warmer with this fall kollection of jackets, tops and cargo pants.

My Little Roo – all items 40% | Event ends 10/2 – Slipcovers with style. These slipcovers allow you to bring your own flair to your baby carrier.

Pure and Simple – up to 65% off | Event ends 10/2 – Everyday elegance. Build a beautiful outfit for everyday wear with this simply sophisticated collection of tops, scarves and leggings.

All Boxed Up: Storage Solutions – up to 55% off | Event ends 10/2 – Out of sight, out of mind. Stow boots, stash toys and save space with organizing solutions from Laura Ashley and Household Essentials.

Princess CharEm – up to 40% off | Event ends 10/2 – The Princess of Play. She’ll have a royal ball with this majestic collection of handmade tutus and regal accessories worthy of the most noble of Saturdays.

My Princess Party To Go – over 40% off | Event ends 10/2 – Royally sweet. The Queen of Cute designed these gorgeous tutu sets with magical items like tiaras, wands and plush unicorn dolls included. 


Don’t forget to get $5 off your order of $50 with the promo code GA1745!

10 Tips for Organizing Your Kids’ Playroom

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Before becoming a mom, my home was had that simple minimalist modern feel.  That all went out the window once the baby came along!  The living room turned into a play room.  It was amazing how much toys and “stuff” started to pile up for one little person.  I soon realizes, it didn’t need to be this way.  I could have my simple living room back, and still have it double as his playroom with some decluttering and organization!  Here are some tips I went by when I went to work on the room:
  1. Purchase Child-Friendly Storage Units: I bought a few plastic child-friendly storage units from IKEA.  I’ve also seen similar ones at Target and Walmart.  They have easy to pull out bins to place his toys. I also purchased a small book case at his level so his books will always be easy for him to reach, and to put away!
  2. Don’t Go with the Big Toy Chest: When you purchase the large toy chest, everything seems to be dumped right in there.  Purchase multiple smaller bins as I suggested above.  Dividing up the toys by dolls, cars, art supplies, action figures, etc, will help the child know where to look for a toy, rather than digging through one big bin.  This could lead them to pulling out, and leaving out, toys they did not want to play with.  Thus creating clutter!
  3. Labels, labels, labels:  Label each bin with what toys they contain.  You can also even take a picture of the toys to tape to the front of the bin.  Again, this prevents digging through other bins looking for something and creating a bigger mess.
  4. Go with See-Through: When purchasing the storage bins, see-through is the way to go.   If your child is too young to read, this will be a big help in finding the toy they are looking for!  That way your child can see what is already in each bin.  This can prevent them from opening, and dumping all the toys out, while searching for the one item they desire.
  5. Have a Place for Everything: Now that the storage units are in place, identify which toys go where.  Are the toys appropriate for the playroom?  Or would they be better suited in the bedroom?  Maybe place the bigger toys in the corner(s).
  6. Hang Stuffed Animals in a Net:  Nothing seems to pile up more than plush and stuffed toys.  They also can collect dust quicker!  Hang them up in a net.  Poke legs and arms through so they can easily be pulled out.  A net is a great way to keep them off the floor! Don’t like the look for a net?  You can also place them in a laundry bag and hang them on the back of the door.  While you will probably need to help a smaller child retrieve their favorite plush, it still serves the purpose of keeping stuffed toys off the floor.
  7. Decide if Child Still Needs Toys:  Nothing like a room full of toys your child does not play with or has outgrown!  You can make it a fun project with them.  Go to each section, and decide if you should keep, toss, or donate.  Since the holidays are upon us, remind them of the spirit of giving.  Or if your child has not played with a toy in over 6 months, I think it is safe to say it is time for that toy to go.
  8. Rotate the Toys: So maybe your child isn’t ready to let go of everything.  You can always rotate the toys.  Store away summer toys in the winter.  Or make a plan to change out toys every other month.  This way a child can rediscover a toy and enjoy it that much more!
  9. Make “Clean-Up” a Fun Game: When putting toys away, you can always make it a fun game.  Create a “Clean-Up” song to sing with your little ones while organizing the playroom.  Or maybe time your child to see how fast they can pick up their toys and put them neatly away.  Try to break the record each time!  It is amazing how proud your children will be of themselves every time they can break their record.  
  10. Keep It Simple and Don’t Stress:  This is just a playroom.  If it isn’t perfect, it’s not the end of the world.  Keep it organized with your children the best you can.  Though if it is messy every so often, just remember, these are kids!  Kids can be messy, parents can be messy.  Sure it is great to have an organized playroom.  Just remember to have fun, enjoy your children, and don’t stress over the small stuff.
Speaking of decluttering and organizing the playroom, Hot Wheels® has introduced the all-new Wall Tracks™ sets to help moms everywhere clean up toy clutter! Hot Wheels® has been listening to moms and found that we couldn’t stand the mess from our kids’ toys.

Kids can now take their Hot Wheels® races where they’ve never gone before – off the floor and onto the walls!  How great is that?  No more tripping over tracks and cars.  Kids can mix, match, and combine with other Wall Tracks™ sets to create all-new Hot Wheels® track layouts.  I have to say though, the best part is a less cluttered playroom for this mom!

I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Hot Wheels® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.
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