Only $40 for $150 at Mattress Firm

Grab this great deal for Mattress Firm today from Living Social! You can get $150 worth of purchasing power for only $40! I'm moving our youngest son into a 'big boy bed' soon, so this is a perfect deal to snag a new twin mattress pretty cheap! Yea!

This deal is good for over 70 Houston area locations, so check it out HERE!

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Ace Hardware - Possible $40 Purchase FREE

Ace Hardware has some great deals going for their Memorial Day Event May 27th - 30th!
BUT it gets even better because they also have put out a coupon for $10 off a $40 purchase! This could possbly make for some free products!
When calculating your purchase, use the shelf (sale) prices. If you purchase $40 worth of items, use the $10 off coupon, then submit your mail in rebates online! It is super-easy! I have submitted many rebates through Ace's online rebate system. I actually just got a rebate check yesterday!
If you haven't signed up for an Ace Rewards card, you can also earn points towards $5 rewards coupons.

Their sale includes some of these great deals: (see more deals in their flyer here)

Ortho Home Defense Max Perimeter insect Killer $5.99
- $5.99 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 2)
= FREE after rebate

Environmentally Friendly Car Care Products $3.99
- $3.99 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 1 rebate for each product)
= FREE after rebate

Microfiber Automotive Cloth 3/pk $1.99
- $1.50 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 1)
= $.49

Bug B Gon Max Insect Killer Granules $9.99
- $8 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 3)
= $1.99

Cutter Insect Repellent $4.99
- $4 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 2)
=$.99

Scotts Plant Food $3.99
- $3 Mail-In-Rebate (Limit 2)
=$.99

Possible deal scenario:
Buy 2 Scotts Plant Food = $7.98
Buy 2 Cutter Insect Repellent = $9.98
Buy 1 Microfiber Automotive Cloth 3/pk = $1.99
Buy 3 Environmentally Friendly Car Care Products (1 each type) = $11.97
Buy 1 Bug B Gon Max Insect Killer Granules = $9.99
Total = 41.91
- $10 off $40 coupon
= $31.91 (pay at register)
Submit $35.47 in Rebates
= $3.56 Money Maker!

Tips to Save on Electricity this Summer

As we approach the hot summer months here in Houston, it strikes panic in my heart and wallet because I know the higher electricity bills are coming!

It’s time to get ready. Now, don’t go running and screaming or burying your head in the sand! There are things you can do to lower your electricity bill!

Here are 10 tips to help you save this summer:

1.  Get an energy audit. This is a great idea because it will point out your biggest energy wasters. You should then have a plan of attack to correct any energy wasters in your home and still have time to get them corrected before the dead heat of summer gets here.

2. Seal leaks. Your precious conditioned air could be seeping out of places you don’t even know of, like your chimney flue, around doors and windows, and even your electrical outlets.

3. Install programmable thermostats. These allow you to set thermostat higher while you’re away and program to cool when you’ll be home.

4.  Turn on the ceiling fan before you turn down the A/C. Fans use a while lot less energy and can make you feel a few degrees cooler almost instantly! Just remember to turn the fan off when you leave the room. While it makes you feel cooler, it doesn’t actually cool the room.

5. Keep the sun out.  Keep your blinds closed when the sunlight is coming in directly, use insulated window treatments that are now available, or put UV sunscreens or window film on your windows to block the heat.

6. Equip your attic. Believe it or not, in the sixth grade, my science fair project was called “Attics: Keep ‘em Cool”. There are definitely significant energy reductions to be had when proper insulation, radiant barrier and ridge vents are installed in your attic. Also, if you’re having a new roof installed, try to choose the lightest color shingle for your home. It helps!

7.  Shop electricity providers. Here in Texas we have options when it comes to electricity providers. Use sites like electricitytexas.com and shop for the best rate and program for you.

8.  Do chores during cooler times of the day. Running appliances (washer/dryer, vacuum, etc) produces heat. Do your chores first thing in the morning or later in the evening when you’re a/C unit doesn’t have to compensate for the extra heat.

9. Keep filters clean. Keep fresh filters in your a/c units so they’re not working overtime to cool your home.

10. Cook outside when possible.  Keep the heat outside so you’re not paying to cool the inside. You don’t have to eat outside, but it could make for some great family picnics!

GroopDealz - $4 for 4 Chalkboard Decals + Free Ship

So you may be getting overwhelmed by all the Daily Deal sites I keep telling you about, but these are offering some of the best deals around.
GroopDealz is a new site that is offering handmade items in an effort to help stay at home moms who make artisan crafts, handmade items, and unique gifts. I think this makes them different from all the rest!
Check out what they're offering today - 4 of these neat oval chalkboard decals for only $4! You can order as many as you want - there's no limit. I can imagine using these in any room of my home! In the kitchen as pictured, on toy bins for the kids, or just to leave short "I love you", "thank you" or "thinking of you" messages to my hubby or kids around the house!