We all go through rough patches where life gets in the way of connecting with each other. On top of responsibilities that don’t stop, maybe you’re going through a personal trial. Maybe you’ve been sick or caring for others who are sick. Maybe you’ve taken on something that has turned out to be bigger than anticipated. Maybe you’ve gone through all this at the same time!
Either way, we all go through seasons where we’re overloaded and just plain exhausted. Sometimes this means we’re not getting any quality time with our favorite people in the world – our kiddos!
These times in our lives are bound to happen, so I did some brainstorming and came up with a list of low-energy ways to connect with kids. Use your time and energy wisely and invest in some quality time with your sweet little people, even if you can’t get off the couch.
Low-energy Ways to Connect with Kids:
Work on a puzzle
I love this when I’m feeling tired. Not only does everyone have fun, but it allows me to just sit and there’s not a ton of talking or conversation to keep track of.
Play easy/short games
When you’re exhausted is not the time to break out the 5-hour fantasy games. Play quick card games on the couch. Grab a pad of paper and play hangman or tic-tac-toe. You could even play vintage video games like Oregon Trail via online emulators!
Go to the automatic carwash
This is a fun one because the kids love it, it gets your car clean, it gets you out of the house and you get to just sit the whole time.
Put away devices and have a movie night
It’s easy to fall into the phone abyss during a movie night – guilty! But hide it away or set it charging and show your kids one of your favorite movies from childhood (I love doing this) or let them choose a new one no one has seen. Let yourself actually relax and be entertained!
Listen to an audiobook or have them read to you
I love reading but don’t do much of it when I’m exhausted. Reading is good for kids, too, so knock out two birds with one stone and listen to an audiobook together. Even better, have them choose a book and read to you if they’re capable!
Facetime grandma and other family members
Connect with family members together and everyone gets a boost! Facetime grandma, uncles, aunts, old friends and more who want to catch up with you and your kiddo. Let them do the talking to give your mind break. Play around with filters and funny faces to make it last longer.
Head to your store starting Sunday, 3/27 to find these Target weekly ad deals. Get 20% off outdoor rugs, B1G1 50% off Our Generation dolls, and more.
Gift Card Deals
- $25 Target Gift Card WYB $100 in Diapers, Wipes & Training Pants
Huggies Little Movers Enormous Pack Diapers, $45.99
-$2.50 off Huggies diapers, 10-ct+, SS 03/06
-$1.50 off Huggies Little Snugglers & Special Delivery diapers, 20-ct+ Newborn or Size 1 or 2, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
Millie Moon Diapers, 72 ct., $24.99
Pampers Diapers, large box, $42.99
-$1 off Pampers Swaddlers Diapers printable
-$2/2 Pampers Swaddlers Diapers printable
-Free $15 VISA Card WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 in Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Herbal Essence, Safeguard, Always Discreet, Olay Skin, Old Spice, 9 Elements,Luvs and Head & Shoulders products; post-coupon and discounts, excl trial; , effective 3/27 online - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (4) Beauty & Personal Care Items $3.99+
Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush, $3.99
Old Spice or Secret Deodorant, $5.49
-$1/2 Old Spice Deodorant, Body Washes, or bar soap, excl Dry Spray, High Endurance, Clinical, & trial, limit 2, PG 03/27
-$1/2 Secret Fresh, Outlast or aluminum free deodorants, or Gillette Clear Gel Deodorant, excl trial, limit 2, PG 03/27
-Free $15 VISA Card WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 in Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Herbal Essence, Safeguard, Always Discreet, Olay Skin, Old Spice, 9 Elements,Luvs and Head & Shoulders products; post-coupon and discounts, excl trial; , effective 3/27 online
Head & Shoulders Hair care, $5.99
-$3/2 Head & Shoulders products, excl trial, limit 2, PG 03/27
-Free $15 VISA Card WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 in Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Herbal Essence, Safeguard, Always Discreet, Olay Skin, Old Spice, 9 Elements,Luvs and Head & Shoulders products; post-coupon and discounts, excl trial; , effective 3/27 online
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Hair Care, $5.99
-$4/2 Herbal Essences bio:renew shampoo, conditioner or styling, excl masks, 100 ml shampoo and conditioner, color, body wash, & trial, limit 2, PG 03/27
-Free $15 VISA Card WYB $50 or $5 WYB $20 in Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Pampers, Herbal Essence, Safeguard, Always Discreet, Olay Skin, Old Spice, 9 Elements,Luvs and Head & Shoulders products; post-coupon and discounts, excl trial; , effective 3/27 online
Pantene Nutrient Blends Hair Care, $6.99
Gillette Labs Exfoliating Razor w/ 2 ct. Blade Refills, $24.99
-$5 off GilletteLabs Exfoliating Razor or cartridge, excl trial, limit 2, PG 03/27
Crest 3D White Toothpaste, twin pack, $6.99
-$2 off Crest toothpaste, multipak 2.7 oz +, excl Cavity, Regular, Base Baking Soda, Tartar Control/Protection, F&W Pep Gleem, Kids, limit 2, PG 03/27 - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Women’s Sanitary Items
Playtex Tampons, 48 ct., $9.79
-$2 off Playtex Sport, Simply Gentle Glide or o.b. tampons, excl 3-8 ct. printable
-$2 off Playtex Sport, Simply Gentle Glide, or o.b. Tampons, excl 3-8 ct, Target Circle (EXP 4/2) eCoupon
(buy (3), use (3) coupons, makes it $6.12 ea. after gift card)
Always Maxi Pads, 36 ct., $9.89
-$1 off Always Ultra Thin or Maxi Pads 10-ct+, Always ZZZs 4-ct+, or Always Intimate Care Washes & Wipes, excl Discreet, Radiant, Infinity and Pure Cotton pads, and Always liners, limit 2, PG 03/27 Read More→
Spoil yourself today with the Proozy Pick of the Day. Grab these Michael Kors Women’s Light Gold Sunglasses for only $59.99 (reg. $193)!
No coupon code necessary.
This deal is good today only, 3/25/2022. Shipping adds $7.95.
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Here are the CVS ad deals that start on Sunday, 3/27. Get Kotex liners for 74¢, Garnier hair care for $1.50, and more.
Extra Care Deals – Pharmacy
- $5 ECB WYB $15 CVS Health Allergy Relief or Allergy Relief-D, 5-30 ct., , limit 1
-$4 off CVS Health allergy remedies, printing at CVS Coupon Center (EXP 4/2) - $3 ECB WYB $12 CVS Health Foot Grooming, Inserts or Insoles, , limit 1
- $8 ECB WYB (1) Align Select Probiotics, , limit 1
Align 14 ct., $20.99
Align 42 ct., $40.79
(buy (1) Align 14 ct., makes it $12.99 after ECB) - $5 ECB WYB (2) Metamucil Products, Any, , limit 1
Metamucil, 48.2 oz, $17.99
Metamucil, 100 ct., $15.99
(buy (2) Metamucil 100 ct., makes it $13.49 ea. after ECB) - $5 ECB WYB (3) Benadryl, Aveeno or Band-Aid Products, , limit 1
Band-Aid Bandages, 20 ct., $4.99
Aveeno Hydrocortisone, 1 oz, $7.59
Benadryl Cream, 1 oz, $7.49
-$2 off Aveeno body wash, anti-itch or refills product, excl sizes smaller than 2.5 oz, shave, masks printable (limit reached)
-$1 off Benadryl product, excl trial, limit 1, Save 03/27
-$1 off Benadryl product, excl trial/travel size printable
-$1 off Benadryl product, excl trial/travel size, CVS eCoupon
(buy (3) Band-Aid 20 ct., makes it $3.32 ea. after ECB) - $2 ECB WYB (1) Clear Eyes Relief, , limit 1
- $5 ECB WYB (2) Systane Products, Any, B1G1 at 50% off, limit 1
Systane Ultra 2 pk, pocket pack, $13.79
Systane Complete Eye Drops, 10 mL, $16.99
-$3 off Systane Eye Drops 5 mL+ (sign up) printable
-$2 off Systane Icaps eye vitamins printable
-$5 off Systane lubricant eye drops, 8 mL+, Save 03/27
-$3 off Systane Zaditor eye drops, 5 mL+, Save 03/27
(buy (2) Complete Eye Drops, use (2) $5 off, makes it $5.24 ea. after ECB) -
$3 ECB WYB (1) Clear Care 12 oz or Opti-Free Puremoist 10 oz, $9.99, limit 1
-$3 off CVS eCoupon coming Sunday
-$2 off Opti-Free solution 10 oz+, or Rewetting drops 10 mL+ (sign up) printable
-$2 off Clear Care Solution, 12 oz+ (sign up) printable
-$3 off Opti-Free Puremoist or Replenish, 10 oz+, Save 02/27
-$3 off Clear Care or Clear Care Plus solution, 12 oz+, Save 02/27
(buy (1), use $3 off, makes it $3.99 after ECB) Read More→
Here are the Kroger unadvertised deals I found at my store this week! Some of my favorites are $2.69 Blue Bunny cones and Febreze car clips for $1.49.
Closeout deals will vary by store. Look through the full Kroger weekly ad to see all the current deals.
Closeout Deals
- Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate 92% Cacao, 4.1 oz, $2.63
- Pascha Organic Dark Chocolate Bar, 2.82 oz, $1.99
- Theo Organic Pure Milk Chocolate Bar, 3 oz, $1.74
- Theo Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.3 oz, $1.14
- New York Cheese Crisps Bold 5 Cheese, 1.85 oz, $1.89
- Sweet Baby Ray’s Signature Dipping Sauce, 14 oz, $1.44
- Crosse & Blackwell Ham Glaze, 10 oz, $1.19
- Woeber’s Horseradish Sauce, 16 oz, $1.24
- Annie’s Organic Yellow Mustard, 9 oz, $1.44
- Heinz Tomato Ketchup with a Blend of Veggies, 19.5 oz, $2.49
- Organicville Ketchup with Agave, 24 oz, $3.49
- Colgin Mesquite Liquid Smoke, 4 oz, $1.09
- Marie Sharp Habanero Pepper Sauce, 5 oz, $1.99
- Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce, 5 oz, $1.49
- Johnny Harris Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Cue Sauce, 18 oz, $1.99
- Jim Beam Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz, $1.99
- Private Selection Coffee Infused BBQ Sauce, 19 oz, $1.24
- True Made Foods Carolina Red or Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce, 17 oz, $2.24
- Ortega Asada Street Taco Sauce, 8 oz, $1.99
- Ortega Tostada Shells, 10 ct., $1.37
- Ortega Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells, 8 ct., $1.97
- Frontera Green Enchilada Sauce, 8 oz, $1.49
- Frontera Chicken Taco Street Sauce with Chipotle & Garlic, 8 oz, $1.49
- Ortega Street Taco Barbacoa Crockpot Seasoning Mix, 1 oz, $1.49
- Chocolove Ginger Crystallized in Dark Chocolate, 3.2 oz, $1.49
-.80/1 Chocolove Large Bars, 2.9-3.2 oz single bars, Ibotta mobile app
-.80/1 Chocolove Large Bars, 2.9-3.2 oz, limit 1, Kroger Cashback (EXP 3/30) eCoupon
(use both, makes it FREE) - Extra Smooth Mint Gum, 3 pk., $1.91
- Lindt Excel Caramel Sea Salt Bar, 3.5 oz, $1.91
- Lindt Classic Recipe Dark Chocolate with Rich Cocoa Notes 45% Cocoa, 4.1 oz, $1.91
- Carrington Farms Organic Croutons Made From Quinoa, 4.75 oz, $2.49
- McCormick Gourmet Organic Dill Weed, .5 oz, $2.12
- McCormick Gourmet Organic Fennel Seed, 1 oz, $2.24
- McCormick Gourmet Organic Curry Powder, 1.75 oz, $1.50
- McCormick Gourmet Organic Ground Cumin, 1.5 oz, $2.40
- McCormick Gourmet Cilantro, .43 oz, $2.92
- HemisFares Spanish Saffron, .035 oz, $6.49
- Falksalt Gourmet Sea Salt Collection, 4 pk., $3.40
- Private Selection Inspired Seasoning Rub, 5.8 oz, $1.99
- Kinder’s Seasoning The Blend, 3.5 oz, $1.25
- The Pioneer Woman Seasonings, 4.12-7.1 oz, $2.49
- Kroger Chipotle Chile Pepper, 2 oz, $1.34
- Kroger Garlic Salt, 3.75 oz, 99¢
- Kroger Dill Seed, 1.5 oz, $1.99
- McCormick Pure Lime Extract, 1 oz, $1.89
- McCormick Concentrated Vanilla Flavor, 1 oz, $1.79
- Kroger Lemon Pepper, 2.75 oz, 72¢
- KurleeBelle Mango Guava Conditioner, 8 oz, $7.61
- Camille Rose Fresh Curls Avocado & Castor Oil Hair Smoother, 8 oz, $5.60
- The Mane Choice Tropical Moringa Shampoo or Conditioner, 8 oz, $8.39
- Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Moisture Boost Strong Roots Spray, 5.1 oz, $2.99
-$1.50 off Palmer’s product, excl trial, lip, Swivel Stick, soap, hair sachet printable
(makes it $1.49) Read More→
Gap Factory’s Friends & Family Sale has started! Take 50% Off Everything! Shop styles for the whole family!
Even better, get an extra 10% off when you enter coupon code FAMILY at checkout. Freshen up your wardrobe with some of the New Arrivals!
Deal Ideas:
Smocked Tiered Dress, 29.99 (reg. $59.99)
Available in 3 colors at this price
—10% off with code FAMILY
makes it $26.99!
High Rise Wide-Leg Khakis with Washwell, $29.99 (reg. $59.99)
—10% off with code FAMILY
makes it $26.99!
Icon Denim Jacket with Washwell, $34.99 (reg. $69.99)
—10% off with code FAMILY
makes it $31.49!
This deal is good through 3/29/2022. Shipping is free for Rewards Members with orders of $50+.
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Today is the last day to shop the PUMA Spring Sale where you can score an extra 30% off outlet styles.
To get this deal, enter coupon code SPRING30 at checkout.
Men’s Turino Sneakers – $19.99 (reg. $55)
—30% off with code SPRING30
makes it $13.99!
Women’s Classic Bra Top – $14.99 (reg. $25)
—30% off with code SPRING30
makes it $10.49!
Women’s Woven Training Shorts – $24.99 (reg. $35)
—30% off with code SPRING30
makes it $17.49!
This deal ends today. Shipping is free on orders of $50+.
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Who doesn’t love a good cookie? Through March 26th, Cheryl’s Cookies is offering a nice discount on the Easter Cookie Gift Boxes.
Even sweeter, use the coupon code WARMINUP to get free shipping on your order.
Here are the deals:
12-Pack Easter Cookie Gift Box – $29.99 (reg. $36.99)
24-Pack Easter Cookie Gift Box – $39.99 (reg. $49.99)
This deal is good through 3/26/2022. Shipping is free with code.
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Visit Zulily to save up to 50% on select Tupperware Storage Containers. Plus, use my link to get an additional 15% off your order!
This makes for some sweet deals on the popular food storage line. Check out all the fun spring colors!
Deal Ideas:
Pink & Blue Sheerly Elegant 6-Piece Thatsa Bowl Set – $38.99 (reg. $64)
Blue & Green Clear Mates 8-Piece Storage Set – $44.99 (reg. $60)
Purple Sheerly Elegant 16-Piece Storage Set – $89.99 (reg. $156)
This DEAL IS GOOD through 3/26 at 9am ET. Pay shipping once, then get free shipping on all additional orders placed within 24 hours.
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