Date Nights

Has this scenario ever played out for you when it's time to go on a date? "What do you want to do?" "I don't know, what do you want to do?" Maddening huh? Try making a date organizer! Using a pocketed folder, categorize and store all of your gift cards and coupons inside. When date night arrives, just check out your options in the folder. By having it all in one place, you can quickly create a date on the fly with no stress involved.

Sugar-Free Valentine Idea

Looking for a Valentine idea for the kids that doesn't involve sugar? Try this cute pencil idea! Simply wrap a pipe cleaner around a Valentine-themed pencil ($1 for a pack of 8 at Dollar General), cut out a heart, punch a hole in the bottom and attach to the pipe cleaner.

Fun Valentine Craft Idea

These hearts were really simple to make and have such a lovely stained-glass/tie dyed effect! I snagged the idea from good ol' Martha, so here's the link if you're interested in making a few with the kids: http://www.marthastewart.com/272535/crayon-hearts 
This is not the best lighting (snowing outside!) but you get the idea...

And the winner is...

Congratulations, Sara! You are our winner! Thanks for following the Savvy Nest!

Valentine's Date

It's a Valentine's date for you and it's on the house. Just because "olive" ya. Ok enough of the puns. Really, I'm giving away a $25 gift card for you and your sweetie to have a Valentine's date on me! All you have to do is register as a follower. If you are already a follower, tell someone else about my blog so that they can register and leave a comment sharing how you're spending Valentine's day. I'll select the winner at random on Wednesday morning and mail it that day so that you will have it by next Tuesday. Good luck gumshoes!

Frugal Friday

I recently discovered a neat little area of the Land's End website called "On the Counter".
Each Saturday, they put a new group of products "On the Counter," in very limited quantities, substantially reduced from the original catalog price.
On Monday, that discount price is reduced another 25%. On Wednesday, 50%. And on Friday, 75%. You can find some insanely great deals here! I'm just kicking myself for not having discovered it sooner! Check it out here for today's 75% off discount: http://www.landsend.com/otc/index.html?seq=1&tab=8&page=1&pageSize=12

*You can also get there by going to www.landsend.com and clicking on "overstocks" and then "on the counter" on the drop down menu.

Breakfast Burritos

For a healthy grab and go breakfast, think burritos! These are great because you can make them ahead and freeze them. Scramble a few eggs and add favorites such as onion, peppers, bacon, sausage, potatoes, spinach, or cheese. Place on tortillas, roll up burrito-style, and wrap in waxed paper. Freeze in freezer bag. To eat, microwave on high power for 1 minute 20 seconds with the wrapper on. Enjoy! No excuses for eating breakfast out now during frugal February!