My TOP Prime Day Deals 2019

As an adult I’m all about saving. I almost plan my year around the seasons that I should shop for certain categories. For example the best time for dishwashers are in October when they bring new models for the holidays and then again in January where there are new models and also great after holiday deals.

Now, I’m sure you are here for my top picks for Amazon Prime Day deals, so I won’t waste anymore time. I will also continue to update as more deals release. Please note, you do need to be a prime member to get these deals.

Samsonite Omni PC Expandable Hardside Luggage Set with Spinner Wheels, 2-Piece (20”/24”) $129.99

KitchenAid KSM155GBAZ 5-Qt. Artisan Design Series with Glass Bowl - Azure Blue, Red, Silver - $239.99

Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II, Black $159.99

23andMe DNA Test - Health + Ancestry Personal Genetic Service - includes 125+ reports on Health, Wellness, Ancestry & More $99.99

Portable Blender,DOUHE Cordless Mini Personal Blender Small Smoothie Blender USB Fruit Juicer Mixer -Home Outdoor Travel Office - USB Rechargeable,IP68 Waterproof, BPA Free,10oz $29.49

eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Super-Thin, 1300Pa Strong Suction, Quiet, Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, Cleans Hard Floors to Medium-Pile Carpets $149.00

Instant Pot DUO Plus 60, 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer $55.99

Amazon e-gift card - Get $5 amazon reward back for any GC over $25

I will continue to update this list as I find my favorite #Adultish deals!

I’d love to know what you have in your amazon carts for Prime Day deals you have discovered!

Stay Up To Date on Current Events.. No TV Required!

Remember the good old days of turning on the TV for news?.. Actually, I think some older generations still get their news that way. Well, I’m here to tell you that just five minutes or less each morning can help you get all the news you need to start your day.

Well Millenial’s ( and non-millenials..), I am here to tell you that there are apps and subscription services that will bring you the top global events straight to your inbox.. or your phone each morning. You can walk in straight to your place of work, or school (if you’re still in school) and know exactly what everyone is discussing. Is your office talking about the Brexit deal and how it’s impacting the supply chain? Well, you can already be one step ahead.

Here are my top favorite Newsworthy email/app subscription services:

The Skimm

I love this one. It’s so funny and relatable. I can just turn off all forms of media and disappear from the planet, come back read this in the morning and be all caught back up. It’s pretty great. Here’s the description from their site:”the email newsletter that gives you everything you need to know to start your day. We break down what's going on in the world with fresh editorial content. We'll meet you in your inbox M-F, bright and early. The Daily Skimm leaves our hands--keyboard at 6am ET”. Did I mention they also have an app… :)

Need 2 Know

Need2Know is short, quick, and to the point. I sometimes will skip the humor of the Skimm to just get the highlights of the day. I enjoy reading both but love how short and to the point Need2Know emails are in the morning.

The Hustle

The Hustle was introduced to me by a coworker and at first I was overwhelmed by the length. However, the details and breakdown of top business and global news was so graspable that I just can’t imagine my life before it now. Be the cool kid in the office who can explain the worldly news to common people like you and me.

Quartz Daily Brief

The Quartz will make you feel like a Million bucks. No, really.. It’s the top global economy news. You will sound like the smartest person in the room from their emails. This is not a quick read like TheSkimm, but i promise you it’s detailed and will give you all the information you need in one quick email.

Of course, I also love using, Twitter and Mashable however i just know i can cut the #fakenews when I read these sites. Comment and share where you get your news from on the daily!

Making Time for Adultish Chores

Chores have always been SUCH a chore (see what I did there..). There are so many rules and best practices to follow and it can get overwhelming when the only thing you want to do after work and weekends is sit down for some much-needed R&R.

Keep reading to see how I manage to keep my space tidy even during the busy times at work so I can enjoy my R&R in a clean space.

Weekday Tidying

• There is nothing I dread more than doing dishes after a long day, however I’ve learned from a young age that rinsing my utensils and plates immediately after I eat will save me some scrubbing time later when I do get around to cleaning the dishes. Whether you clean them by hand or place them in the dish washer, a quick rinse at home or some soap and water on your lunch containers at work will go a long way. That way when you get home you can just place them in the dish washer.

• Separating your clothes as you put them in the hamper will help you save time later when you are loading the washing machine. Pre-loading the washer will also save you time from remembering to grab your clothes and load the next morning. That way as you get ready you can start the washer and throw the clothes in the dryer as you’re on your way out the door.

Bed time routine:

• My attempt to get better sleep has begun with shutting off all electronic devices, in particular my phone. I sometimes will leave a mindless TV show on if I just want some noise in the house. Nowadays I like to do a quick run through of the house before bed to grab anything that’s lying around or that needs to be put up. Sometimes it’s a pile of items and creating the pile for the next day is okay too. Other times by just picking up a few items I end up having a neater space.

• Pre-loading the dishwasher or washing machine is a great time saver. You can set a reminder on your phone to turn it on in the morning as soon as you wake up to start as you get ready or make some breakfast. Another thing I like to do is start the washer as soon as I get home so after dinner I can wash some TV and fold my laundry. It’s always done by the time I sit down and that way my clothes are fresh and ready for the next day.

Marie Kondo your Space:

• Okay..okay, I get it. Once the show came on Netflix, everyone and their mom started to become Marie Kondo. I’m already a super neat and clean person, however some of her methods have truly changed my life and saved me time on having to reorganize. Her folding technique saved tremendous space in my drawers.

• I also highly recommend figuring out what brings you joy and just keeping those items around. It’s a way better mentality than thinking well it’s still good or it’s still useful. I’ve found I have a more relaxing space to sleep now that I have removed the items that don’t bring me joy in my bedroom.

These are just some of my tips for getting some cleaning done during the week so I can have a clean and restful space to live in. After all the older I become the more I want to stay indoors and relax. Having a clean space to do that in makes it a much more enjoyable and stress-free experience. :)

I’m always searching for more tips to keep my space clean all the time. Would love to hear your tips!

My Favorite Money Saving Shopping Secrets

My life truly changed with the emergence of ecommerce. I absolutely love that I can get top deals without ever having to leave my bed.

One could say I have a shopping addiction but I am here to tell you I save so much money doing some of my shopping online. From ordering books back in my college days to doing christmas shopping. I scored new in season boots on sale.. oh and free shipping.

I thought everyone knew that you can google promo codes or sign up for promo emails from your favorite retailers for exclusive deals and alerts for sales. On top of that there are websites that do all the work for you now. Here are three apps I use and always check out before i purchase anything online.

Ebates

How it Works: Ebates gets a commission from stores when you make a purchase, and instead of keeping it, Ebates shares it with you. You simply just install ebates to your browser and it will run every time you go to a ecommerce site. You can also find the store on ebates.com, click “Shop Now” and shop like normal on the store site. After you make an eligible purchase, you'll earn Cash Back and get a check or PayPal payment every quarter. Seriously you get a check in the mail! It’s legit.

You can get $10 after your first purchase with this link.

Honey

How it works: Straight from the website:

“Honey is a service that makes it ridiculously easy to save money and time. Honey automatically finds coupon codes for the site you’re shopping at and applies them to your order when you check out, saving you money and coupon searching time.”

Honey is very similar to Ebates however they have a ton of promo codes. What I like to do is run Honey and Ebates simultaneously to see which site will give me the most back. I love that Honey has all these promo codes that will automatically be applied to your promo code box once you give the necessary permissions.

It may seem like honey doesn’t give you the best option here however they run specific promos with certain retailers sometimes that will give you enough honey “coins” that are equivalent to $10 cash.

When Honey finds a coupon or discount, the Honey app then lights up with the available coupons it found for that retailer. You can click on the button to see what is available BEFORE you shop or you can wait until checkout and let Honey do the real magic

You will receive Honey Gold for the money you save. You can then redeem those gold coins for gift cards. Honey gives gift cards to top retailers. I always go with the amazon GC since I know that will be useful for anything. Speaking of Amazon…

Honey searches Amazon’s site and makes sure you are getting the best deal for that product. If not, Honey can notify you to let you know when you can buy from a different seller and save money or when the price drops.

Wikibuy

Wikibuy is very similar to the Honey App, so while you shop on Amazon, Wikibuy evaluates other sellers like Walmart, Target, eBay, Jet, and others you might find with a Google search. It confirms which seller has the lowest price/deal. This is a great service to install and use on Amazon and for vacation deals. I also find that they have the largest data bank of promo codes when you are making a purchase. You can redeem your savings with Wikibuy with Giftcards.

Again, these three apps are great because it’s free to sign up and basically free money. I personally have not had any issues using these three services and if anything i’ve saved a ton of money shopping online instead of in store.

Let me know what you think of these three services or if you have any recommendations of other sites that help you save money!

Selling/Leasing your Home

If you are the Realtor or Friend- You may need to your seller to stage their home:

• Refer the seller back to why they bought the house.

We position a house to meet the “house” and “home” needs of buyers by building a series of positive impressions that meet the needs of as many buyers as possible. What was it that first attracted you to even look at this house? What was the one thing you most loved about it?

• For people who haven’t sold a house in several years:

These days buyers expect that homes will be staged. Homes are almost devalued when they are not staged. The best way to describe this is if you were going to sell your car, you’d probably have it washed and detailed, right?The second and most important step in staging is cluttering. This is the cheapest and fastest way to stage a home.

Uncluttering is the most important step in the process.

• Clutter accounts for 35% of the overall first impression of the interior – and almost 50% of the elements a seller can control.

• Clutter causes anxiety.

• The underlying cause of clutter is fear of losing the memory associated with that moment or occasion.

By uncluttering you show buyers the true spaciousness of a house!

You don't want the buyer to look at your hobbies or collections instead of the home. Are you trying to make a friend or are you trying to sell the house?

Think like a Photographer

It’s all about the lighting. Make the lighting and set the mood for the time of day the potential buyer will be viewing the home.