Meal Train Made Easy

Do you know someone who just had surgery, a baby, or could just use a little extra help? I found a wonderful solution to help. It's Meal Train! This site will help you and other organize who will provide a meal for your friend, relative, or someone in need.

Here is a sample of how it works:

So simple to use and you can invite friends to help through email or even Facebook. In times of need, when we all want to help, this will at least be one less thing to worry about allowing us all to focus on the main goal... Making someone happy. 

Check them out today at http://www.mealtrain.com/ !

It's a Woot Off

Have you ever heard of Woot.com? You can get AMAZING deals everyday. They sell one item per day until it gets sold old or until 11:59pm. EXCEPT on days when they have a Woot Off!


This is when they a new product is launched immediately after the sellout of the previous deal. This usually lasts anywhere from 24-72 hours. So you'll want to act fast as these items go quick!


And guess what, there is a Woot Off today at Woot.com and http://kids.woot.com/ ! UPDATE http://wine.woot.com/ is having a Woot Off too!


I've seen Dyson vaccums on here for $249! Unheard of! Go check them out NOW before it's over! And remember to keep refreshing to see new products when the others sell out!


For more info on Woot please visit their What is Woot? page!

De-Clutter De-Light

Spring is in full bloom! It's time to shed the pounds... of your home! There are the conventional ways: yard sale, donate, rent a dumpster and toss. But the hoarder in all of us has trouble letting go of particular things. So here is my solution. Host a Swap Party!

What is a swap party you ask? Well, invite friends, family, neighbors, anybody over and ask them to bring at least 10 items they no longer use and want to get rid of. These could be clothes, furniture, anything they just want to get rid of. Then place all the items out for everyone to see and start hunting. Soon you'll be distracted by others goodies that you won't even think about the sequenced dress you loved in the 80's.

Once everyone is done grabbing new items they want to take home, donate the rest of the items. Be sure to have food and refreshments so everyone keeps their fuel up :) And remember the saying one man's trash is another man's treasure. Have fun with it! 

Get this Pottery Barn Bathroom for Less!

How amazing is this Pottery Barn bathroom? 

It's gorgeous, but the vanity alone is $2200! Not to mention the fixtures, artwork, textiles, and accessories! So I went on a mission. How could someone recreate this room for less than the price of the Pottery Barn vanity? Well, here it is!

Artwork/Postcards: $10.00

Just buy some Glossy Photo paper (typically $5-$6), 

Google Search for Newport, Sail Boats, or any beachy pictures,

Go to Picnick.com and edit the photos for free to look vintage

Then just print and hang up for the post card effect. 

Check out the Dollar Store and Christmas Tree Shops for inexpensive frames also (typically $1-$3)!

Textiles: $50.00 (Compare to $59.00 for just 3 towels $49.00 for shower curtain)

How's this little set for $50 at Walmart! Includes Better Homes and Gardens Classic Brushed Shower Curtain Hooks, Set of 12 Better Homes and Gardens Classic Stripe 3-Piece Towel Set Better Homes and Gardens Classic Stripe Shower Curtain. 

Light Fixtures: $129 ($59.62 each) (Compare to $189 for one fixture)

Lowes.com has this very similar light fixture for a fraction of the cost!

Vanity: $1099 For everything seen, well minus the basket :) (Compare to $2199 for just the sink console, no faucets! $2598 with faucets!)

This was found through Amazon.com and includes Cabinet with Marble Countertop, Double Ceramic Sinks, and Chrome Faucets!

Bath Accessories: Varies

Amazon.com has this 6 piece set that includes Glass shelf. 24 in towel bar. 18 in towel bar. Bath tissue holder. Towel ring. Robe hook for $54.98 (Compare to $642!)

Baskets can be found at Michael's craft store for about $20 or less and look in your local paper for 40% off coupons every week! (Compare to $59)

I found these bath accessories through Walmart as a set of 3 for $28.00, so I will only compare those 3 on Pottery Barn as well (Compare to $42)



Medicine Cabinet: $140 for 2 (Compare to $229 for one)

Check out this great find from Walmart!

So to show the final comparison, here are the totals:
Pottery Barn: $4056.00
My Super Great Findings (Including Artwork): $1523.00 (Please note this is $676 less than the Pottery Barn sink alone!)
Savings: $2533.00!!!


So as you can see, if you just do a little browsing, you can update a room to LOOK top dollar without Spending top dollar. It may take some more time and price comparison, but as you can see the benefit is WELL worth it.

If you have a room that you'd like me to research, email it to me at contacttheconcierge@gmail.com !

1/2 Price Happy Hour Frappuccinos at Starbucks!

Some afternoons you just need a refreshing beverage! Head over to Starbucks now through May 15 from 3pm-5pm for 1/2 price frappuccinos! YUM!

http://www.frappuccino.com/

$2.00 Movie Night In

Get a free Redbox movie rental (Use the code DVDONME)

Stop by your local dollar store and pick up a box of popcorn or a big bag of candy for $1.00 and a 2 liter bottle of soda for $1.00

Throw pillows and blankets on the floor, open up the windows, if the weather permits :) , and turn all the lights off for a fun twist on movie night.

Total spent - $2.00 (plus tax if applicable)

**Dollar stores have come a long way, you must check them out!

Spoil Mom for FREE!

Start off the day with a FREE Mini scone for Mom from Panera Bread (Free to the first 100 people who whisper "Mom" before 2PM)

Later get a FREE meal for Mom at Texas de Brazil or Smokey Bones (Both free with purchase of regular meal)

Then head on over to Cold Stone Creamery or TCBY for a FREE Ice cream for Mom

And at the end present her with a coupon for a FREE Hydro Massage (Found here)

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See, treating Mom doesn't have to be expensive and you know she'll love this day. The price will be our little secret!

Want a beautiful gift for that special Mom in your life? How about a Pearl Nest Ring by The Vintage Pearl? Only $32.00!

The Vintage Pearl

Zulily.Com

Want to find some deals on clothing, shoes, home appliances, and toys? You NEED to sign up for Zulily! They have new deals every day. I'll admit that some deals aren't always worth it, but I have found some amazing ones!

Zulily.com

The Library is your Friend

When you think about the Library, all to often the image is of the old, dark, musty visions of the past. Well with the times changing, so have libraries. Not only can you borrow books, oh no, that's not even close to all they offer. Your library card is like a VIP pass to discounted museum passes, sporting event tickets, DVD rentals, family activities and events, and most recently e-books for your Kindle, IPad, or e-reader!

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Check out your local library today!