90% Target Christmas Clearance saved $709.90!

Today is one of my favorite days! 90% off Target Christmas clearance!

This year I spent $119.27 and saved $709.90!

What I look for are things I can use all year round, birthday party ideas, (since I have a kid with a January Birthday...you can't go wrong with red and green!), and items I know I can use as gifts next year, gift wrap ideas for next year (bags, boxes, tissue paper), and cute Christmas decorations of course! Check out all the cool stuff!

Here is my gift wrapping station haul!

I spent $10.70 and saved $96.30 for all of this!

 Most bags were between $0.10 and $0.30. Boxes and gift tags were $0.25 and $0.30, and the tissue paper and ribbon was $0.30! Now I am set for wrapping for the next Christmas!

Here is my Star Wars Haul!

How cool is this!

I spent $12.10 and saved $108.90!

The stockings were $1.30, the 3pk ornaments were $1.20, and the Darth Vader ornaments were $0.90! 

Here is my Christmas decoration haul!

I spent $14.63 and saved$132.30!

The big set of 50 ornaments were $1.50, the light up snowman to the right was $1.20, and the rest cost just cents! I got 4 packs of bows, wreath holders, lights, signs, Window decals, and more!

Here are some big ticket items!

I spent $15.97 and saved $144!

These 2 lighted wreaths were $3 (regular $30 a piece!) The extension chords $0.99, and the stool was in the home decor section and was $7.99 (regular $79.99!)

Here is my everyday use haul!

I spent $3.40 and saved $30.60!

Plain color tissue paper, table cloths, and boxes!

Here is my bath haul!

I spent $30.91 and saved $69! This was only 70%off.

I got 4 old Spice gift sets to keep a stock here, there are 4 items in each box and they were only$2.99 each! I have 4 boys and 3 are teens...no excuse to stink again! The razers I want, the boys can have the cream, they were $2.99 as well, and the perfume are for gifts!

Food Haul. Wasn't much left. I am bummed I missed the M&Ms this year. I used them last year for my son's star wars birthday party...red for dark side and green for good side (yes I sorted 10 bags!) 

I spent $1.90 and saved $7.10. This was 70% off. 

Candles and PJs. 

Spent $7.24 and saved $63.70!

The candles were $.99 for big single ones, and $1.29 for the 4pks. The pj's are for my 6 year old next year at $1.69 (regular $16.99!)

My stocking stuffer haul!

Spent $22.42 and saved $56!

I will use the chapstick, the princess perfume/shower gel will be for gift bags for birthday giveaway bags. The rest stocking stuffers!

That's my haul!

Please share pics of your haul, would love to see! Remember MANY stores such as department, retail, and drug stores have clearance....check them out!

Happy Shopping and happy savings!

Halloween Clearance at Target

Remember after any season or Holiday, don't forget to check ANY store for clearance! Grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, craft stores all have items they clearance! It is a great way to stock up on gifts, decorations for the following year, or things you can use now!

Here is what I found at Target with there 90% off Halloween decor, and 70% off food:)

The big Batman mask was $30 and I got it for $3! The underwear were regularly $8.99 and I got them for $0.89! My older boys enjoyed them:) They also had Finding Dori items 90% off so everything Dori was $0.10! Birthday items were 90% off too! I got some tags that some can be used for Christmas, some clothes pins that will be cute for any party or craft. Straws I will use for a party and the lights (on the right side of the Batman Mask). They even had a 2 pack of glasses for $0,50! I was excited for not just Halloween stuff, but the other items they had too!

With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, don't for get the Clearance when it is over! It's a great time to hold off on those gift cards and wait!!!!!

Target Christmas Clearance - SAVED $296.91!!!

One of my favorite times of year, the Holiday clearance shopping!

This is my Target Shopping trip! 

I spent a total of $110.96....and saved $296.91!

Here is a run down of what I bought!

3 socks and 2 pairs of pajamas and a boxer!

4 chocolate advent calendars, 2 tapes, 1 tree, 1 Olof talking figure with candy, 2 cups that light up, 1 huge bag for bikes or such, 1 pack of Christmas cards, 3 packs of Olof battery operated lights, I snowman countdown, 1 snow globe, and 1 stocking holder

3 turtle bath sets, 2 packs of shampoo/conditioner, 2 lipsmacker sets, 1 pack frozen body wash, 4 elf chapsticks, 2 batherys, 2 perfume sets, 1 minion nail polish

5 Frozen or Disney Perfume wallet sets

15 regular M&Ms, 6 Peanut M&Ms, and 10 chocolate Santa 6packs

(I will use the M&Ms for my sons Star Wars Birthday Party in January, and I freeze the chocolate Santas for S'mores in the summer)

What did you find this year and where???

 

DIY Framed Fabric Corkboard

This was an EASY craft that took me about 30 minutes to do. And the best part IT COST ME NOTHING! I either had everything or got everything FREE from my Buy Nothing group on Facebook. 

What you will need:

Old Frame, glass not needed (if it doesn't have a cardboard back, you will need cardboard the size of                                                   the frame)

Corkboard (I used a roll I got free on buy nothing)

Fabric (large enough for frame)

hot glue gun

Iron

Scissors

knife

Staple gun

(optional spray paint)

Step-by-step directions:

First, pick out a frame that you want (see frame above). If you want a large pin board then get a large frame, if you want medium, etc. Remember you can spray paint your frame any color you want so if shopping at the thrift store, craigslist, or have an old one lying around you can make it new again!

I found a frame I liked and did not need to spray paint.

Second, if you are spray painting do this step first. No need to take out glass since going to discard. Spray paint, dry and go to next step.

If not spray painting, take out old picture from your frame. If have backing rip off and discard. (This photo was $50, I got it free!)

May need to use a butter knife to pry open fasteners on back. No need to be careful about glass, you will throw it away anyway:)

Remove picture from frame. My picture had layers so I took off all the layers and just kept the flat backing.

National Hot Dog Day! 7/23 only

Today is National Hot dog day. Enjoy these hot dogs for $1!

Sonic - All American or Chili Cheese Dogs $1 

7-eleven - Quarter Pound big bite hot dog $1

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Applebee's Free appetizer sampler 7/21 only

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One sampler per party (see details)

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Crab Puffs

   

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This was the first time I have ever tried something like this, and it turned out GREAT! It was a hit for the whole family! It is quite simple to make. These make great appetizers for a football party, birthday, or just a treat! If you have a bit of left over filling you can use as a dip!

(If doubling, 1 1/2 the filling (not double), had a bit left over, unless want to use for dip)

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed (found in frozen isles, takes 40 minutes to thaw)

4 ounce cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons mayo

12 ounces crab meat (fresh or fake)

2 green onions, chopped

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

1-egg (for egg wash)

Directions:

(1)  Preheat oven to 400'

(2) Cut pastry dough into 16 squares 

(3) In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in crab meat.

(4) Add a spoonful of filling DIAGONALLY into center of puff pastry square.

(5) fold opposite corners together and tuck under sealing TIGHTLY (it looks like a hot dog roll up only folded and not rolled)

(6) Beat 1 egg in a small bowl, brush over the tops of puffs.              

Bake on a piece of parchment paper for easy clean up, or use foil and spray with cooking spray at 400' for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. 

(I doubled the recipe and it took 20 minutes)

ENJOY!

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Crab and Corn Chowder Recipe

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This recipe is a combination of a few recipes that I put together...and I am so glad I did! This was sooooo good!

Our family LOVES to go crabbing in the summer time so I am always looking for recipes to use crab.

 I used fresh crab for this recipe, but you can always use fake crab...or use clams instead of crab...or take out the corn....you can tweak it to your liking:)

(I doubled this recipe for our family and friends...use an extra large pot if going to do so!)

Ingredients:

1/3 cup diced celery

3 1/2 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1/2"cubes

1/3 cup onion

3/4 cup crab meat (about 12 ounces)

1 cup corn (I used canned, can use frozen, or from cob)

3 1/4 cups water

2 tablespoons chicken bouillon (or 6 cubes, use 9 if doubling)

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. sage

5 tbls, butter

5 tbls. flour

2 cups milk

Directions:

If you are using fresh crab meat, crack all the crab ahead of time...get your family to help! It took me alone 2 hours and 40 minutes for 7 crab (3 Dungeness Crab and 4 Rock Crab. i am not a fan of Rock Crab, but the meat is GREAT in this soup!). 

(1) First, in a large pot add potatoes, celery, onion, corn (if frozen), sage, thyme, and water to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cook 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

(2) Add bouillon cubes, crab, salt and pepper (corn if fresh), And stir.

(3) (PICTURE NOT SHOWN) In a separate sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat, whisk in flour until thick. Slowly add milk stirring continuously to avoid lumps for 3-5 minutes until hot.

(4) Add milk mixture to large pot. Bring back to boil, and turn off heat.

Can serve in a bowl and add crackers or serve in a bread bowl.

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Target Easter Clearance!

If you haven't headed to Target yet...do so! Easter items are on clearance! Food is 50% off and non food items are 70% off! I went to the Issaquah Target store this morning and found lots of great deals! The signs were wrong so make sure you scan items!

This picture is all Easter related stuff. Easter wreath $5.99 regular $19.99, Window decorations were $3.60 for 6 regular $12! Towels $1.49 regular $4.99. Plates $1.04, regular $3.49. Foam Eggs $1.50 regular $5.Tape $1.50 regular $5. Bunny cup $1.19 regular $3.99. Table cloths $1.49 regular $4.99! Spritz bunny decorations $1.5 regular $5!

All these items can be used for other things than just Easter decorations. The table cloth was $3.89 regular $12.99, it is a spring decoration! The cup is Spring colors $1.19 regular 3.99. The Hello Kitty lip gloss and nail art was $1.49/regular $4.99. The lamb was $2.99 regular $9.99. The Spritz critters are cute spring animals $1.50/e regular $5! The tissue paper is pink and red and yellow and blue $0.45 regular $1,80. The deviled egg holder is pink and was only $1.50 regular $5! The doll was $1.49 regular $4.99 and the booties were clearanced to $1.98. The 2 pack of muffin tins were $2.99/e! regular $9.99! (I bought one for my mom:)

Let me know what you find!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Birthday Party Ideas

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This was a fun Birthday. My sons birthday is in January, so before Christmas I always know what theme the party will be so I can shop for ideas during the Christmas clearance...for me I try to use red and green, but depending when your child's birthday is, you can use the colors from the previous holiday and find ideas on clearance!

THE FOOD

NINJA TURTLE APPLES

 Purchase enough green apples for your guests. Buy Fruit By the Foot in either red, orange, purple, or blue (or a mixture of all). I bought mine at Target and there was only red. You may have to go to a few stores to find different colors or order online. I also bought the candy eyes at Target, located  in the cake decoration section. (I also used the same eyes for the cupcakes). The mouth is black gel frosting (that I had bought clearance after Halloween:)

Wash and dry the apples, remove any stickers. Wrap the fruit roll up around the top of the apple and

Bacon and Egg Muffin Cups

I have finally figured out how to make these perfectly for less grease and crispier bacon. I have tried different methods such as cooking the bacon in the microwave or oven for a few minutes then lining the tins, but this method is truly the best! 

When cooked, they are EASY to put into a zip lock bag to freeze or put into the fridge for reheating later. You can personalize each tin with different ingredients such as green pepper, cheese, spinach, mushroom, etc. for the different tastes of your family. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: ( 1 muffin tin makes 12, double if making 2 tins)

12 pieces of bacon
12 eggs
(optional: cheese, green pepper, onion, mushroom, spinach, jalapenos, etc)

DIRECTIONS: 

1.) Preheat the oven to 375'. Line each tin with bacon pressing along the rims of each hole. (They will overlap but the bacon shrinks so keep it overlapped). Bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven. Take the bacon out of the tin and lay flat on a plate and dab with paper towels. Pour out grease from tins into the sink. (notice the grease? This is why I do it this way...yuck!)

2.) Reline the tins with the bacon in the opposite direction (it stays better this way). And crack an egg into each tin. (It doesnt look as pretty this way, but better than soggy bacon and grease!)

3.)With a fork, poke the yolk twice making an X shape. Add your toppings to each tin and stir gently with fork. If using cheese, top with cheese. (Note you can also just cook an egg without the bacon as seen in the bottom left corner. If you do not want to use the bacon, start with this step).

4.) Cook at 375' for 20 minutes.With a fork gently go around the tin to pop out the bacon and egg muffin. Enjoy!

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