This time of year can be so hectic, and sometimes once the holidays are over, trying to get back to normal life can be difficult. I like doing little things here and there to try to reduce future chaos, so I came up with a plan of things I can do as I’m in my home this month. These are 10 tiny tasks to do now to make January easier!
10 Tiny Tasks to Do Now to Make January Easier
Delete 50 e-mails
If you’re someone who lets things pile up, this will feel really good. Consider using Unroll.me in the new year. It will gather all your emails each day into a daily digest.
Choose a financial goal for January
December can be an expensive month, so many people like having some kind of goal for January. You could do a no-spend month or week, set a goal for spending in one category (like groceries), or choose not to buy certain items in the month of January (clothes, etc.).
Clean out bags
This includes backpacks, purses, and even car consoles (which aren’t technically bags). Throw things away and restock where necessary.
Back things up
You don’t have to back everything up! Just choose one thing, like financial documents or your photos.
Thru Saturday, Walgreens Photo is offering 60% off TilePix and more. This makes the 3-Pack TilePix only $17.99 and Single TilePix just $8 each.
Enter code PERFECT at checkout to get the deal. Make sure you choose FREE in-store pickup!
TilePix feature a magnetic mounting system that makes it super easy to hang, rearrange and rotate out the photos on your wall. Grab them in a white or black frame.
This deal is good thru 12/13.
See more photo deals.
Stock quick and cheap protein for your meals! Take a coupon into the Publix sale and score Springer Mountain Farms Fully Cooked Chicken for just $2!
Publix Springer Mountain Chicken Deal (ends 12/16 or 12/17):
- Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast Strips Fully Cooked, 8 oz, $3.50
-$1.50 off Springer Mountain Farms Product (sign up) printable
(makes it $2)
See more printable coupons!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree… we’re so glad you are on sale! Amazon is offering up to 75% off highly-rated National Tree Company Christmas trees!
There are several to choose from including pre-lit or bare. Grab one today!
Check out these deals:
National Tree Company 7.5 ft Pre-Lit Jersey Fraser Fir Artificial Christmas Tree $179.99 shipped (reg. $829.99)
National Tree Company 7.5 ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree $99.99 shipped (reg. $425.99)
National Tree Company 9 ft Pre-Lit Dunhill Fir Artificial Christmas Tree $229.99 shipped (reg. $729.99)
National Tree Company 7 ft Pre-Lit Kingswood Fir Artificial Christmas Tree $77.99 shipped (reg. $214.26)
Head to your store to find these Lowes Foods unadvertised deals! There are a lot of bonus fuel rewards, plus get canned beans for 99¢ and more.
Clearance deals will vary by store. Look through the full Lowes Foods weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Clearance Deals
- La Monderna Bow Tie Pasta, 7 oz, 77¢
- Mrs. Buttersworths Dunkin Glazed Donut Flavored Syurp, $2.47
- Annie Chun’s Pad Thai, $2.47
- Out Pro Wash Workwear Odor Eliminator Detergent, $3.97
- Arm & Hammer Scent Booster, select, $2.97
-$1 off Arm & Hammer Scent Boosters, select 12 oz, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(makes it $1.97) - Chicken Soup for the Soul Dry Dog Food, 16.2 lb, $26.97
Bonus Gas Rewards
- Blue Bonnet Butter Tub, $2.49
(ends 12/30)
Buy (2) and get 10¢ in gas rewards =$2.50 in savings
(makes it $1.24 ea. after gas savings) -
Blue Bonnet Butter Sticks, $1.99
(ends 12/30)
Buy (2) and get 10¢ in gas rewards =$2.50 in savings
(makes it 74¢ ea. after gas savings) - Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough, $3.99
(ends 12/30)
Buy (2) and get 10¢ in gas rewards =$2.50 in savings
(makes it $2.74 ea. after gas savings) - Cole’s Garlic Texas Toast, $4.79
(ends 12/30)
Buy (2) and get 20¢ in gas rewards = $5.00 in savings
(makes it $2.29 ea. after gas savings) - Cole’s Garlic Bread, selected, 14-16 oz, $4.79
(ends 12/31)
buy (2) and get 20¢ in gas rewards= $5.00 in savings
(makes it $2.29 ea. after gas savings) Read More→
Right now, speed to Columbia where they’re offering up to 50% off almost everything sitewide. Get the fleece, winter coats and accessories they’re going to use all season!
Even better, get a $25 bonus when you spend $125.
Note: Just as a reminder, the shipping cutoff for standard free shipping is 12/15!
Deal Ideas:
Women’s Columbia Lodge™ Sherpa Full Zip Fleece Jacket $40 (reg. $80)
Boys’ Steens Mountain™ II Fleece Jacket $27 (reg. $45)
Men’s Slope Edge™ II Vest – $50 (reg. $100)
This deal is good through 12/18 (but FREE shipping cutoff is 12/15). Read More→
It’s getting cold out there! Protect your outdoor water faucets with this Faucet Cover 2-Pack from Amazon. Get it for just $3.29 with code!
The current sale price is $5.99, but that price will drop even further when you use code D55F8CXZ at checkout.
Just slip it over the faucet and secure it in place with the strap.
Get the deal:
OUTTDID Faucet Cover 2-Pack – $5.99 (reg. $7.99)
-use code D55F8CXZ
Makes it $3.29 (or $1.65 each)!
See more online shopping deals!
Here is a list of the Publix unadvertised deals I found at my store this week. Get good deals on Brawny paper towels, Froot Loops cereal, and more.
Closeout deals will vary by store. Look through the full Publix weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Closeout Deals
- Not Your Mother’s Naturals Superior Strength Shampoo, $4.49
-1500 points WYB Not Your Mother’s Styling products, purchase $8, select varieties, limit 3, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app - Dove Dryness & Itch Relief Shampoo, $2.89
-2750 points WYB $10 in Dove Select products: Body Wash 18.5 oz+, Bars 4 ct.+, Scrub 15 oz, Hand Wash, Cream Serum, Hair Care, Baby, Deodorant or Hair Stylers, Fetch Rewards mobile app - Raw Sugar Shampoo, $5.49
- Splenda Diabetes Care Shake, 6 pk , $4.99
- PIC Portable Mosquito Repellent or Refill, $9.99
- Raid Max Liquid Ant Bait, 4 ct, $3.49
- Ortho Home Defense Insect Killer, $9.24
- Glade Aerosol Air Freshener, $1.64
Buy One Get Ones
- Opaa! Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip, 8 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Haig’s Delicacies Baba Ghannouge, 8 oz, at $5.49 ($2.74)
- Salt & Twine Mezcal & Lime Salami, 2.5 oz, at $7.99 ($3.99)
- Borden Cheese Singles or Cheese Melts, 12 oz, at $4.99 ($2.49)
- Hatfield Ham Steak, 8 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream 14 oz or Ice Cream Bars 9-11.1 oz or Cones 4 ct starting at, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- SoFresco Cold Pressed Juice, 12 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut WAter, 16 oz, at $5.99 ($2.99)
- Love, Corn Premium Crunchy Corn, 4 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Ben & Jerry’s Frozen Dessert, 1 pint, at $6.49 ($3.24)
- Magic Mind Original Shot Mental Performance 4 ct 8 oz, at $15.49 ($7.74)
- Nasoya Plant Based Steak or Chick’n, 7-8 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- On the Border Tortilla Chips, 11.5 oz, at $4.29 ($2.14)
- Just the Fun Part Waffle Cones, 4.23 oz, at $6.99 ($3.49)
- General Mills Treat Bars or Cheerios Protein Chewy Bar, 6.35-8.48 oz, at $4.79 ($2.39)
- Duke’s Smoked Short Sausages, at $7.19 ($3.59)
- Fiber One Bars or Brownies, 10.6-14.1 oz, at $10.99 ($5.49)
- General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 16.9 oz, at $7.29 ($3.64)
-$1/2 General Mills Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Fiber One, Wheaties, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Basic 4″”, Oatmeal Crisp, Loaded, :ratio, Cereal & Granola pouches, Nature Valley Granola pouches, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $3.14) Read More→
My kids love their stockings almost as much as their presents, and I always enjoy finding little knick-knacks to put into them. I like finding consumable items like snacks or things that can be used up, but things that can be used long-term, like card games are also a hit!
While you can get many of these items on Amazon (and I’ve included links for some items), you can also pick many of these items up at places like Walmart, Dollar General, or Target if it’s last-minute!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Every Age
Babies
- Soft crinkle books (Amazon)
- Silicone teething toys
- Bath squirters (Amazon)
- Wrist/ankle rattles
- Soft sensory balls
- Pacifier clips
- Snack cups (Amazon)
- Baby socks with grips
Toddlers
- Chunky crayons
- Water Wow books (Amazon)
- Small wooden cars
- Squishy sensory toys
- Mini board books (Amazon)
- Stacking cups
- Foam bath letters
- Snack pouches
Preschool
