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Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles

Feb 262013

We are not your typical DIY’ers. We seriously have no skill when it comes to home improvement projects but we have several on our list for this year.

I am proud to say however, that this is one that even we ROCKED!! Best Carpet Value made our lives so much easier. We didn’t even have an argument tackling this project!

It helps that the installation of this flooring is so easy that even we had NO trouble at all.

Here, let me show you:

room before

We started out with what we lovingly refer to as the junk room.

After we emptied the room we had to replace a few of the floor boards, then make sure all the dips and crevices were filled to make the floor level.

room during

After prepping the floor we were ready to install the carpet.

We are using Peel and Stick Carpet Tiles from the Paddington Line of Residential Carpet Tiles from Best Carpet Value.

The color we chose is called Americana.

best carpet value carpet tiles

These are so easy to install!

room after installation of carpet

Look how fabulous it turned out!!

We are so happy with the final result.

Start to finish it only took us about 3-4 hours.

carpet tile square

The great thing about them is that each square already has the padding and the adhesive on the carpet. All you have to do is peel the plastic off of the back and stick it down. No special tools are needed, all we used was a carpet knife and a yard stick to help make straight cuts. No installer is needed because they are so easy to install yourself.

Saves a TON of money.

And if you ever have an accident, and think you need to replace the carpet, you only have to remove one tile and replace it with another instead of replacing the whole room of carpet. Saving even MORE money!

Realistically though, you are rarely ever going to have to replace a tile because the carpet is made of a specially designed fiber that is stain and wear resistant, meaning that spills come up easily with just water or a little bleach and water solution and the bleach doesn’t even effect the color!

Check out this video to see just how easy the installation of these carpet tiles is:

You can learn more about Peel and Stick Carpet tiles by visiting the Best Carpet Value website and by following them on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on new styles and specials. And they would love for you to follow them on Pinterest, that way they can follow you back and enjoy your pins as well!

Berkshire Flooring Carpet tiles are the softest carpet tiles available on the market today. They are manufactured to allow for a broadloom appearance once installed. Paddington Square is available in solids and color flecks. With a range of eight colors it is easy to find the one that is right for your floor. The yarn is so soft and the pile so thick that you won’t be able to resist kicking off your shoes and going barefoot. The tiles are 24 in x 24 in. and come with a pre-applied pressure sensitive adhesive so you simply peel and stick them to the floor. Installation is easy, the only tools that you need are a square, a tape measure and a carpet knife. The carpet is made from Solution Dyed Continuous Filament PermaClean Fiber which is inherently stain and wear resistant. The carpet tile has an attached Eco Fiber Cushion made of 100% recycled fiber. All Berkshire Flooring Carpet Tiles are environmentally friendly and carpet tiles reduce waste by 15-20% compared with broadloom carpet. You will love that they are easy to handle and that they are the No Glue, No Tacks, No Tapes, No Odor way to a simply beautiful floor.

“Thanks to Best Carpet Value for providing the carpet used to facilitate this post. As always, all opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced by receipt of promotional item, these really are FABULOUS!!”

Jyl’s Deals 2/24-3/2

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Feb 242013

Jyl's Deals Logo

Most folks who know me, know that I am about as frugal as they come. I love a good deal and I love to stockpile items that I get a good deal on. Because of that I get a lot of phone calls from friends and family asking me what the good deals are for that week. They want to know what I am going to be buying. And that is how Jyl’s Deals came about. This is not a couponing site. I won’t be matching up all the deals for all the stores for you, there are TONS of sites that already do that, and they are easy to find (my favorite site is Southern Savers, she has all the stores and a coupon database!). This is strictly what I will be buying, where I will get it and where I got the coupon to make the deal happen. So, welcome to Jyl’s Deals!

These are the deals that I will be getting the week of February 24th, 2013. Yes, I go to multiple stores. When there is a good stock up price I buy as many of those items as I have coupons for. Before you go to the store KNOW that stores coupon policy. If they are out of an item make sure to get a raincheck. There are many, many tips out there for couponing, but the biggest is with a little organization and pre-planning you can get some really good deals.

BI-LO

Remember, the Bi-Lo ad ends on Tuesday night, so make sure you go by to get these deals before then.

Jack’s Pizza, 15-18.1 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-.75/1 Jacks pizza, 15-30.5 oz (I found blinkies at Kroger)
(makes it $1.24)

Kellogg’s Corn Pops or Froot Loops, 8.7-9.2 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84)
-.50/1 Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal, 12.2 oz+ printable
(use .50/1, makes it 84¢)

Hawaiian Punch, 128 oz, $2
-$1.10 off Hawaiian Punch Aloha Morning, 10 oz 6 pk. or gallon printable
(makes it 90¢)

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KROGER

Kroger Chicken or Chicken of the Sea Chunk White Tuna, 2.5-5 oz, $1
-.50/1 Chicken of the Sea no drain tuna can (Facebook) printable
(makes it FREE if included)

Progresso Soup, select varieties, 18-19 oz, $1
-.25/1 Progresso Light soup, SS 1/06 (EXP 03/02)
-.50/2 Progresso soup cans, SS 1/06 (EXP 03/02)
-.25/1 Progresso Light soup can, SS 1/20
-.50/1 Progresso traditional style soup, 18-20 oz, Ibotta App mobile coupon
(use .50/2, makes it 25¢ ea. after Ibotta)

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INGLES

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls, 8 ct, $1
-$1/2 Pillsbury sweet rolls or Grands! sweet rolls printable
-$1/2 Pillsbury sweet rolls printable
-$1/2 Pillsbury sweet rolls printable
(use $1/2, makes it 50¢)

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, 8 ct, $1
-$1/2 Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls printable
-$1/2 Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls, excl twin pks. printable
-$1/2 Pillsbury Crescent rolls, excl twin pk. printable
(use $1/2, makes it 50¢)

Simply Potatoes, 20-24 oz, at $2.96 ($1.48)
-.75/1 Simply Potatoes mashed item, 24 oz printable
(use .75/1, makes it 73¢)

Land O’Lakes Fresh Buttery Spread, 15 oz, at $2.48 ($1.24)
-.50/1 Land O Lakes butter spread printable
(makes it 24¢)

Pioneer Gravy or Meatloaf Mixes, 1.25-2.75 oz, at $1.18 (59¢)
-B1G1 Pioneer meatloaf mix, SS 2/10
-.55/2 Pioneer gravy mixes (regional), SS 2/10
(use B1G1, makes it 29¢)

Kellogg’s Kid Cereals, 8.7 – 9.2 oz, at $3.77 ($1.88)
-.50/1 Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal, 12.2 oz+ printable
-.50/1 Kellogg’s Krave cereal, 11 oz+ printable
(use .50/1, makes it 88¢)

Progresso Recipe Starters, 18 oz, $1.33
-.50/1 Progresso Recipe Starters cooking sauce, SS 1/27
-.50/1 Progresso Recipe Starters printable
(makes it 33¢)

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ALDI

Roma Tomatoes 20 ounce package .69¢

Baby Carrots 16 ounce package .49¢

Avacados .49¢ each

Mangoes .59¢ each

Fresh Chicken Breasts $1.69 per pound

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PUBLIX

The Publix ad ends on Tuesday or Wednesday night, depending on your area.

Kraft Fresh Take Cheese & Breadcrumb Mix, 6 oz, at $2.99 ($1.49)
-$1 off Kraft Fresh Take cheese & breadcrumb mix, SS 2/10
(use $1 off, makes it 49¢)

Buitoni Pasta, 9 oz, at $2.29 ($1.14)
-$1 off Buitoni refrigerated pasta (regional), SS 2/10
-$1 off Buitoni refrigerated pasta or sauce, send e-card (Facebook) printable
(makes it 14¢)

Atkins Entrees, 7-9 oz, at $3.99 ($1.99)
-$2 off Atkins frozen meal printable
(use $2 off, makes it FREE)

Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast, 9.5-12.7 oz, at $2.89 ($1.44)
-$1 off Pepperidge Farm frozen bread printable
(makes it 44¢)

Pepperidge Farm Chunk Cookies or Soft Baked, 7.2-8.6 oz, at $3.49 ($1.74)
-.50/1 Pepperidge Farm products (regional), SS 2/10
(use .50/1, makes it 74¢)

Wish Bone Dressing, 16 oz, at $2.93 ($1.46)
-.50/1 Wish-Bone dressing, RP 1/27 (EXP 02/24)
(use .50/1, makes it 46¢)

Green Giant Canned Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz, at $1.29 (64¢)
-$1/4 Green Giant Canned Vegetables (Publix Coupon) (EXP 03/01) printable
(makes it 39¢ ea.)

Marzetti Dressing, 12-15 oz, $2
-$1.50 off Marzetti Simply Dressed salad dressing, SS 1/20
(use $1.50 off, makes it 50¢)

Wolf Brand Chili, 15 oz, $1.79
-.40/1 Wolf chili, SS 1/20
-$1 off Wolf Brand Chili, 15 oz, (Publix Coupon), Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer
(use store and mfr. makes it FREE)

Sunlight Dish Liquid, 10 oz, $1
-$1 off Sunlight dish detergent, RP 2/17
-$1 off Sunlight detergent printable
(use $1 off, makes it FREE)

Vegetable Hummus Pizza and a Giveaway!

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Feb 182013

Vegetable Hummus Pizza

One of my “things” this year is to eat more fruits and vegetables. To eat a little healthier.

I don’t want to call it a goal, it isn’t something I want to strive for. It is something I want to DO every day. While I am a southerner and I love foods fried and rich, I also know that isn’t all you can eat on a daily basis. So, to help me conquer my daily quest, I have been trying out Tribe Hummus and all the different ways to eat it.

Veggie Sticks – Slice up your favorite vegetables and give it some zest with Tribe’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. This refreshing snack will keep you satisfied and feeling great.

· Apple Slices – Trick your taste buds and try dipping this juicy treat into Tribe’s Classic Hummus. The sweet and salty taste will be sure to keep you pleased.

· Pita Chips – This healthy alternative to traditional potato chips goes great with any flavor, including Tribe’s Roasted Garlic Hummus.

Along with the great treats above, I knew I wanted to use it in a recipe. Something a little different. There is always the tried and true wraps that incorporates hummus instead of mayonnaise, but what about a pizza? A vegetarian pizza! This is so easy to throw together that it shouldn’t even be classified as a recipe…and it turned out FABULOUS!

vegetable humus pizza ingredients

The hardest part is going to be deciding which of the 13 flavors Tribe has to offer. For this pizza I decided on the Roasted Garlic. But one of the MUST try flavors in my book is the Zesty Spice and Garlic! I think it has to be my favorite. Then I gathered up all the vegetables I wanted as toppings. Onion, Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Black Olives, Tomatoes…Yum! And, to make it even quicker and easier, I opted to use a ready made thin crust.

spread humus on the pizza crust

Spread a layer of hummus on the crust.

sprinkle cheese on top of the humus

Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Any variety will do.

slice vegetables of choice for the pizza

Slice the vegetables thinly.

layer vegetables on top

Layer the vegetables on the pizza however you choose.

Vegetable Hummus Pizza

Bake on 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy!!

Thanks to Tribe Hummus, 3 lucky readers are going to win a month’s worth of hummus!!

That means you could try LOTS of different flavors. I want to try the Mediterranean Style next but my store doesn’t carry that one. So next time I go into Dalton I am going to have a look around for it. To see all their great flavors check out their website at http://www.tribehummus.com

And for all the latest news follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

“Thanks to Tribe Hummus for supplying promotional product to help facilitate this post and for supplying prizes for giveaway!

All opinions are as always my own.”

Jyl’s Deals for 2/17 through 2/23

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Feb 172013

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These are the deals that I will be getting the week of February 17th, 2013. Yes, I go to multiple stores. When there is a good stock up price I buy as many of those items as I have coupons for. Before you go to the store KNOW that stores coupon policy. If they are out of an item make sure to get a raincheck. There are many, many tips for couponing, but with a little organization and pre-planning you can get some really good deals.

BI-LO

Maruchan Yakisoba, at $1 (50¢)
-$1/2 Maruchan bowls or Yakisoba, SS 2/10
-.50/1 Maruchan bowls or Yakisoba, SS 2/10
-.55/1 Maruchan bowls or Yakisoba, SS 2/10
(makes it FREE)

McCormick Brown Gravy Mix, 4 oz, $1
-.50/1 McCormick gravy, February All You Magazine
(makes it FREE)

Water Maid Medium Grain Rice, 1 lb, $1.29
-.50/1 Mahatma Water Maid rice, max 10 lb, RP 1/27
(makes it 29¢)

Asparagus, $1.99 lb

Boneless Chuck Roast, $2.99 lb

Colgate Toothpaste, 4.6 oz, $1
-.50/1 Colgate toothpaste, 4 oz +, SS 2/03
(use .50/1, makes it FREE)

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KROGER

Del Monte Fruit Naturals, 6-7 oz, $1
-.50/1 Del Monte Fruit Naturals mango cup printable
(makes it FREE)

Totino’s Pizza Rolls or Party Pizza, 9.8-10.9 oz or 15 ct., $1.25
-.35/1 Totino’s rolls snacks, SS 1/27
(use .35/1, makes it 55¢)

Duncan Hines Cake Mix, 16.5-18.2 oz, $1.25
-.50/1 Duncan Hines red velvet cake printable
(makes it 25¢)

Clorox Bleach, 55-64 oz, $1.99
-.50/1 Clorox liquid bleach, 55 oz+ printable
(use .50/1 printable, makes it 99¢)

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INGLES

Del Monte Fruit Naturals Fruit Cups, $1
-.50/1 Del Monte Fruit Naturals mango cup printable
(makes it FREE)

Birds Eye Steam Fresh Select Vegetables or Rice, 10-12 oz, $1
-.50/1 Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites, SS 1/13
-$1/2 Birds Eye Steamfresh Chef’s Favorites, SS 1/13
(use .50/1, makes it FREE)

Sun Light Lemon Boost Dish Gel, 10 oz, $1
-$1 off Sunlight dish detergent, RP 2/17
(use $1 off, makes it FREE)

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PUBLIX

Progresso Soup,Recipe Starters and Cooking Sauce, 18-19 oz, at $2.39 ($1.19)
-.50/1 Progresso Recipe Starters cooking sauce, SS 1/27
-$1/4 Progresso Products (Publix Coupon) printable
(use .50/1 and store coupon, makes it FREE)

V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 46 oz , at $2.99 ($1.49)
-.50/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 46 oz +, SS 1/06 (EXP 02/17)
-$1/2 Campbell’s V8 100% vegetable juices, 46 oz+ printable
(use .50/2 or $1/2, makes it 99¢ ea.)

Mt. Olive Sweet Relish, Pickles, 16 oz, at $2.39 ($1.19)
-$1 off Mt. Olive pickles, peppers or relish, SS 1/20
-.50/1 Mt. Olive pickles, peppers or relish (regional), SS 1/20
(makes it 19¢)

Lipton Tea Bags, 100 ct., at $4.29 ($2.14)
-.50/1 Lipton tea bags, RP 1/27
-$1 off Lipton tea item, excl Ready to Drink (Publix coupon), Best Meals Happen at Home monthly email printable
(use .50/1 mfr and $1 off store, makes it 14¢)

Green Giant Vegetables, 14.5-15.25 oz, at $1.29 (64¢)
Excluding Three Bean Salad and Asparagus
-$1/4 Green Giant Canned Vegetables (Publix Coupon) printable
(makes it 39¢ ea.)

Wish-Bone Dressing, 16 oz, at $2.93 ($1.46)
-.50/1 Wish-Bone dressing, RP 1/27
(use .50/1, makes it 46¢)

Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick Anti-Perspirant, Deoderant, 2.7-3.25, 2-3 oz, at $1.99 (99¢)
Excluding 24/7 and Stainguard
-.50/1 Speed Stick product, excl trial size, SS 2/03
-$1 off Speed Stick Power, excluding 2 oz and .5 oz, SS 2/03
(use .50/1 or $1 off, makes it FREE)

Contadina Tomato Sauce, 8 oz, 69¢
-$1/4 Contadina paste or sauce items printable
-$1/3 Contadina tomato sauce or paste, 6-15 oz (Publix coupon), Yellow Advantage flyer (EXP 02/15)
(buy 3, use store and $1/3 mfr., makes it 2¢ ea.)

Publix has a lot of other great sale prices this week, I however stocked up on most last week since the ad didn’t change too much. If you missed out I suggest that you visit a site that matches all the weekly deals up with coupons to see all the savings available. Remember though, this ad ends on Tuesday night.

UPDATE

ALDI has great deals on Produce. Here are some from this week:

Sweet Onions, 2 lb, 79¢

Multi-Colored Peppers, 20 oz, $1.49 pk.

Cucumbers, 29¢ ea.

White Mushrooms, 69¢ pk.

Organic Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz, $1.99 pk.

Organic Baking Potatoes, 3 lb, $1.69