Who doesn’t like or need advice on anything in your daily life from working on your credit, all the way to last minute Halloween Costume ideas? A couple of months ago, I found a site that has so many helpful tips for my family. I am a HUGE organizing nut. Ask anyone that knows me. Everything has its place and everything has a label. What I love about the Scott Common Sense Community is that there are so may tips, including organizing tips. Do you have fall clutter? Scott Common Sense can help you declutter!
While Scott Common Sense Community is your online destination for tips and advice on life’s everyday challenges, I wanted to share with you that this month, Scott Common Sense Community is all about Change for the Better with tips on building healthy habits, healthy credit, conquering holiday clutter, and 10-minute Halloween costumes. One tip that I really found helpful was how to store holiday wreaths. Mine always end up smooshed!
What changes will YOU make for the better this month?
Up for grabs is a $100.00 Visa Gift Card! How do you enter? See below!
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What you win
$100 Visa Gift Card from Scott Common Sense Community
How to enter
- Let us know in the comments section below what changes you will make for the better this month. We all could use some guidance, so let’s all help each other out with some helpful tips!
- Be sure to visit www.scottcsc.com and share your tips on Scott Common Sense Community!
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Details
- ONE (1) winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card from Scott
- Winner will be chosen at Random and backed up by post content.
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- Winner must not have won a similar prize on another blogsite. (Give others a chance too)
- Contest ends on November 7, 2009 at 11:59 pm Central Time
About Tanya
Eat better and lose weight so i can stuff myself on Thanksgiving
I will try to do more and more each day to recover from my injuries.
Thanks !!!
I really need to walk and get back into shape…now becoming blubber!
I am working out at the gym and not eating junk food.
Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/5177925208
I am trying to eat out less and make more (cheaply made) meals at home. I have found that I spend a TON of money on going out to eat – it’s so needless! Plus, I am trying to save money for a house so this will help with that.
I’ve cut back on computer time, doing it only when the older kids are in school and my little one is napping. It’s a very healthy cut back, and the rewards are noticeable.
im trying to spend more time at home w/ the kids and less time in the office stressing. The work will be here tomorrow but the days with the kids watching them/playing with them will be one day less before they are grown ups!
I plan on giving alot of used clothing and items I don’t use anymore to goodwill. I also plan on using tote bags opposed to plastic bags at the grocery store.
This month I will exercise more!
http://twitter.com/rmgm/status/5170218026 Tweeted!
This month I will smile more and complain less!
JeansandTs@hotmail.com
I am going to cut my fat intake by 33% by eating fruits and vegetables all month.
I’m going to start going to the gym a few times a week! That will definitely help me get into shape!
I tweeted! twitter.com/benkog
** daily (happy monday!) tweet! **
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/5169321701
We have started to clean out closets. What doesn’t fit is being donated to a local shelter. All rooms, toys, basement, and garage are being cleaned out and donated or taken to the dump. We are tired of the clutter. Less clutter = a happier home.
http://twitter.com/twinpowells/status/5166599376
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The change I will be making is converting to greener cleaning products. My husband is old school and doesn’t think that natural products like vinegar can clean as well as bleach or other harsher chemicals. But having two babies in the house makes me very aware that we need to make this change.
member(dot)thao(at)gmail.com
I plan on spending less and sticking to a stricter budget so I’ll some extra money to spend for Christmas, thanks!
tweet, thanks! http://twitter.com/idahojill/status/5164529168
I’ve recently started walking and doing pushups again – I need to try to stay healthy during this flu season!
As a graduate student I find myself buried in piles of books and papers all too often. My spice cabinet is also a mess, it takes me forever to find what I’m looking for. I really hope and need to find a better way of organizing all my clutter – looking forward to checking out the scott’s website.
I am trying to eat healthier and exercise more this month.
My daughter starts vegetables this month (she’s 6 months old) and my goal is to change our eating habits for the better so my daughter can learn by example.
http://twitter.com/MyBeautyBunny/status/5160067585
Tweeted!
I’m trying to work out every other day.
I am joining a walking group at work.
I will be buying walking shoes and starting an exercise program. Thanks for the giveaway!
Graduating from college after 6 years of trying! only a few weeks left!
I’m planning a wedding and doing my best to make eco-friendly choices that will reduce waste on the big day.
I am going to start my workout program again and start taking better care of myself
My action for the better was a personal health one–I finally had my first surgery for my cataracts, and I can already tell that my vision will be better.
Tweet http://twitter.com/JulieMeagan/status/5151637640
i could become more organized!
I plan on eating more oatmeal for breakfast. At just 12 cents per serving it should help me cut down on food expenditures.
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I am going to get more organized and exercise more.
I am going to perform more little acts of kindness. It always feels good to brighten someone else’s day.
I’m going to organize my house better
I got the treadmill out of the garage and into the warm house. Pledging to do something for my body at least 15 minutes a day!
** daily (weekend!) tweet!! **
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/5144717372
We are planning to stop eating out so often and to making a point to only shop with coupons!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
Janna Johnson
janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com
I blogged!
http://theadventuresofpaulnatalie.blogspot.com/2009/10/100-visa-gift-card-giveaway.html
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/natdey/status/5141784404
I am going to exercise at least 3 times a week.
I need to eat healthier! Thanks!
Going to start eating healthier (after all of that Halloween candy is gone)
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tweet!!
http://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/5139148063
bleatham(at)gmail.com
This month, I plan to declutter my desk and to file all the papers I have in my inbox. I plan to keep an inbox, but I plan to spend a few minutes everyday sorting things and keeping my desk clean! This way, when I need something, I should be able to find it!
bleatham(at)gmail.com
http://clarissaneiding.blogspot.com/2009/10/100.html blogged
http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/5137613495 tweet
i am trying to lose those last few pounds after having a baby a couple months ago. Its also made me aware of really stepping up our healthy meals making them just a bit healthier including more vegtables. I need to get more fruit into my kids diets too
I’m planning to use coupons more to save money.
tweet -
http://twitter.com/jessilynne/status/5135892483
This is definately a decluttering month for me. Luckily I am fairly organized except for my bedroom closet that has been stacked with mountains of clothes and of various sizes since I have fluctuated in weight in the past few years. One night I was watching a tv show called Hoarders and it horrified me at the thought of ever getting that out of control so at 10 at night I went and got bags and forced myself to put in the bags any clothes I haven’t worn in the past 6 months to go to Goodwill. I actually worked through the night and now my closet is all nice and tidy. Also, by tackling that huge problem it helped me to start tackling other areas that need to be straightened out. I made a list and now each week I am able to check something else off that I have accomplished. It’s a good feeling. The list helps staying on track too.
I will volunteer at the library.
I’m going to start an exercise plan, I just got a recumbent bike!
I will get more organized
tweet!
http://twitter.com/amcclurefamily/status/5129507825
I would love to declare friday night family night and come up with tons of different fun things to do with the family!
I’m going to ear more green salads.
Hi. I think I will start getting containers and boxes to organise my house. Everything from getting a mail Container to organise my mail and organising my garage wich means getting some huge containers to store different seasonal household goods in order.
Thank you
I tweeted this giveaway at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/5124060968
I am going to see a dietician and am going to eat healthy for my body type and lifestyle and be healthier!
I also blogged about this fantastic review and giveaway here
http://exotic1.blogspot.com/2009/10/scott-common-sense-100-gc-giveaway.html
Thank You for all you do for us readers~! I sure do appreciate it~!
I tweeted @twitter here
http://twitter.com/exotic1/status/5122439093
exotic1
Thanks for Sharing this review and giveaway with all your readers
I’m Donating all the out grown toys and clothes to the local Free Reuse program. This helps others in need and recycles items that have lots of use left.
I will make a will, and get my papers in order.
daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/5119887820
To make this month better I will eat at home more so there is less stress around bill time.
i must get some new tires for my car, sidewall is cracking
I plan on eating healthier and exercising more often.
austma7@aol.com
I’m going to go to the gym more.
http://twitter.com/GabbyLowe/status/5112188994
tweeted
I am switching to clothe diapers
tweeted
http://twitter.com/lmurley2000/status/5111939690
What would i do with $100 visa card: i would use it to go more green, and buy more scott products that are green. we have gone a little green but with 100 dollars we could use more green products than we do right now.
I endeavor to spend more time with my kids AND my parents this month. It’s tough because I’ve been trying to work as much overtime as I can to get that little bit extra holiday cash.
I will spend more time volunteering at the nursing home near my house.
I am decluttering, starting with the kids stuff. We are going through all the toys and clothes and donating everything they have outgrown and/or no longer play with
Combining trips to save time and gas.
I’m going to make a serious attempt to organize the paper clutter in the house.
I am organizing my office so that I can find my work! Now, there are folders that keep my important papers separated from the miscellaneous papers. My basement is also an important project that will be completed soon. Since moving here a few years ago, I dumped everything in the basement because there was no organization for this kind of stuff. My handyman has built shelving for my organization project and so far I’ve separated my Halloween collectibles from my other seasonal items. The area already looks much nicer!
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/1day1dollar/status/5107661840
I’m going to spend more quality time with my kids this month. Less time worrying about a clean house and more time just playing!
Blogged here
http://betty-n.blogspot.com/
tweet here
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/5107353219
This month my husband is learning how to take care of our 5 month old daughter on his own, and I will learn to breath.
I have been working to get organized so that would help relieve some stress and make things easier to do. I am also trying to eat healthier and prepare meals for the family.
We are clearing out and decluttering after our marriage two years ago and blending two families. We are giving away to Goodwill, also selling a few goodies on e-bay and Craigslist to make a few bucks.
I will be donating several bikes to Bikes for the World tomorrow at the Damascus community gazebo.
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/simplyandreah/status/5104462753
I have been eating healthier this month and plan to continue doing so. No Halloween candy for me!
I am donating a lot more and shopping the Salvation Army thrift store because it goes to a good cause.
My husband and I are doing several things. We are decluttering the house and are giving the things we no longer want or need to charity. Healthwise, you go for a walk each day early before our day gets started and I have found some wonderful recipes using chicken breasts and ground chicken (which we grind outself using only well trimmed chicken breasts)We have reuseable bags and mostly are remembering to take them when we shop. We recycle plastic, aluminum and paper. WE have changed light bulbs for more energy efficient ones. I believe each little step helps and one thing seems to lead to another.
Tweet!
http://twitter.com/SeeryusMama/status/5101868691
seeryusfam@msn.com
One thing that we are trying out this month is the “20 minute Pick up Party”. We set the microwave timer each night and spend 20 minutes picking up the house. I don’t feel so overwhelmed on my weekends…or feel like I spend it cleaning. It’s amazing what gets completed, from dusting the front room to steam mopping the kitchen. I love it!
seeryusfam@msn.com
I’m going to take shorter showers to save water.
I’m going to try to get more water into my diet!
autumn398@ yahoo.com
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/sonyasparks/status/5099175064
I’m honestly going to try to sleep more. I think it would help me feel better.
my pledge is to exercise more by riding my bike and spend more time volenterring either for the needy or the animals at the pound
Tweeted – http://twitter.com/NCBelle36/status/5096668828
I went through the boys clothes this past weekend and took out all the things they can no longer wear. We will be donating them to the local daycare center. They are always needing extra changes of clothes in the event one of the children has an accident and needs to be changed and they don’t have an extra set of clothes in their cubby.
Tweet. http://twitter.com/1wickedwitch2/status/5095073383
I know with the H1N1 virus going around that I’m taking more precautions now then ever. I make sure my children wash their hands and use hand sanitizer where ever they go. I also should take stock in Lysol since I use so much of it
** daily tweet! **
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/5093365291
I’ll try to get more sleep this month- that would definitely make me a better person!
I am going to install some new bi-fold closet doors in my home. I also plan to stain and varnish the doors. It will make my homw look better.
I’m going to start eating healthy so I can get up to a healthy weight
I’m volunteering to plant trees this upcoming weekend. Our local park needs it. I have also started collecting toys for Santa’s Helpers and I’m volunteering with a local dog rescue group at a fundraiser.
This month I’m going to pick up more litter in my neighborhood. I’ll recycle cans and
bottles that I find and when I get enough I’ll redeem them and donate the proceeds to
our local SPCA. Thanks for the contest.
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I’m going to take the next couple of weeks to clean and organize the kitchen; that way Thanksgiving will go smoother.
Tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/Merri617/status/5083753803
I’m going to clean out my closet and donate clothes and jackets I don’t wear anymore… it benefits both myself and others! Thanks for the chance!
I’m going to get more organized!
I blogged you! http://www.kidazy.com/contests/clorox-toilet-wand-giveaway-and-more/
http://twitter.com/Kidazy/status/5082833602 tweet!
I submitted my first application to grad school today – this is the beginning of a huge change for me being that I won’t be far from 30 when I start going to school again – 5 years back at school but it’s going to be the biggest thing I have ever done for myself and it is definitely something for the better and a heck of a change!
I’m going to start walking more often!
i’m cleaning the house – fall cleaning
Eating healthier and exersicing. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
We’re working on getting 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week, starting this month. Oye, my aching…everything! lol
sign me up for this win, please
I am going to take more and longer walks. I am going to eat healthier, and try to really cut down on high fat, high calorie snacks by choosing fruit for a snack.
I vow to exercise more-I will take walks outside with my husband. Thanks!
I will eat less food
Trying to enter more Blogs and hopefully win more to put aside for gifts.
I’m having surgery to improve or eliminate my sinus headaches.
I’m going to finally change out all of my light bulbs to the new compact fluorescent light bulbs in my home.
I’ve decided to get rid of the clutter in my house. We have things that we don’t really need or like or use. We’re having a garage sale next month. I’m really ready for an uncluttered house.
I am going to take proactive steps to own my dream property which in turn will let me have my dream job!
Try to get more exercise.
Drink more water.
I tweeted your giveaway:
http://twitter.com/joeandbridge/status/5075200697
I will drink more water! I maybe drink 1 glass per day unless you count the water in my 20 cups of coffee! Must do better. Thanks for the giveaway!
Bridgette Groschen
joeandbridge@aol.com
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lkish77123 at gmail dot com
We will eat at home more often
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
I’m going to keep in touch with family and friends more regularly.
purchases are being limited and coupons are being used more frequently
we are limiting and defering purchases, purchasing cheapier brands and using coupons.
we are restricting purchases, purchasing cheapier brands, and using coupons.
I’ll pay more toward my credit card debt this month.
Sleep more, exercise more and stress less. That’s the plan and I’m stickin’ to it!
I am going to start walking more so I get exercise each day.
I am recycling more, changing to natural cleaning products and switching to CFL lightbulbs.
we buy only store brand groceries and we have cut down on eating out to once a week!
I will be shopping at the farmer’s market every weekend to support local produce!
I’m going to volunteer more of my time to my church and my daughter’s school
have safe sex..use condoms,thats why i need a 100 buck gift card so i can….
I have started to exercise and count calories this month. I’d really like to get healthy!
I blogged about this:
http://grand-giveaways.blogspot.com/2009/10/visa-100-gift-card-sponsored-by-scott_22.html
I will try to exercise more this month.
By taking the time to organize and clean out a closet, I found space for some things I really needed to keep out of sight on the floor and used shoe boxes stacked in the upper shelf on one side for more item storage. I also washed winter scarves so they will be fresh. Now I know what’s there and where. Now I need to keep on going doing the same in other areas.
I have been spending more time excersising more and eating healthier.
I am trying to create more balance in my life. Juggling kids, husband, cleaning, frugal shopping and church activities.
We have no changes here. Our routines, life, etc., are just the way we like it; and I wouldn’t change it for the world.
i am trying to be more patient with the kids
I like that idea of healthy credit……I will not use my credit card for x-mas this year, only the money in my x-mas account. Last year I went overboard(again!). This year I will be thrifty and keep my credit healthy!
this would be nice to go shopping with
Because we on a tight budget, we’re going to think twice before making any purchases. Even our kids are learning to live on a budget.
Just learning to organize my coupons (in a Staples-bought coupon organizer), and keep them in the car so I don’t forget them when I grocery shop!
Tweeted. http://twitter.com/theladya/status/5067505770
I’m going to try to do more things with friends and family, like dinner or just paying them a visit.
I am going to add some things to my workout and get more involved in my kids school work.
I am starting to make gift baskets for the local shelters, senior living facilities and animal shelters for our family’s annual holiday giving.
iheartsweeping@aol.com
now following you on twitter!::
http://www.twitter.com/erinxduh
I’ve been dealing with an eating disorder for about 2 years now–
i now am in therapy and am working through it!
even though it’s hard sometimes, i’m determined to beat this!
I happily tweeted!
http://twitter.com/GradSchoolMommy/status/5066154405
Twice a year, we do a purge of our home — clothing, appliances, toys, etc. As a family, we clean up the items and drop them at either a local women’s resource center or at a shelter for women & children. And during the fall “purge” we ask our kids to make a box of gently used toys. We all know that they get more than they need at the holidays, and this way our kids have to “pay it forward.” So they choose a boxful of toys to give up — but they know they are going to good use and that they are making room for a new wave of playthings. (We also support several causes that allow us to purchase new items for families in need, but I think it’s important that they learn that “more does not = better.”)
It is getting to cold to be active outside so I am getting a gym membership
Please delete the comment above, i dont want my last name showing.
I am starting a yoga class with my best friend.
I’ve been neglecting my body, and I’m paying for it with a bad cold. I plan to sleep more, and try to worry less and just go with the flow. Thanks for the offer!
The changes I am making this month for the better is to add another mile to my daily run!
I am going to purchase food with less packaging to minimize waste, and be sure to not let any produce go bad to prevent waste.
Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/5063461958
One change for the better ~ taking nice long walks before the weather changes too much!
Tweet:Swtlilchick
http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/5062212001
I am going to spend more time organizing my house and my life
It would cut my time I spend in looking for things and give
me more time to blog.I also want to atart saving money every
week even if it’s just a small amount.
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/donnak4/status/5062163051
I am going to conquer some clutter.
I will spend more quality time with my children and less on cleaning….
I HAVE LOTS OF BOXES TO GO THROUGH AND DISPOSE OF.
I will be using more coupons and shopping the sales more closely at the grocery store.
I am making all my Christmas gifts by hand this year.
My husband and I are trying to spend more time exercising. My mom’s been out of town for the past few weeks, so we’ve spent all our extra time checking on things at her house, feeding her cats, and paying her bills. When she gets home this week, we’re going to take that time for ourselves and our health.
I will NOT be buying any holiday decorations. At all. You wanna know why?? Because I have too much already, but I always seem to find something I NEED.
Not this year. I mean it!
I tweeted about the contest
http://twitter.com/themommyfiles
http://twitter.com/cranberryfries/status/5056642143
We’ve started going through all our boxes in our shed and donating things we don’t need to goodwill and throwing away and recycling the rest. We’ve also decided it’s time to reorganize our budget to make sure we’re still on track and plug in any new expenses.
I follow and tweeted here
http://twitter.com/luvtxess/status/5056188084
I liked the idea about keeping your coupons in an envelope by the front door…I am always remembering mine left at home after I get to the checkout!
I am going to try and get in the shower before noon. I am also working on getting rid of stuff around the house that I don’t use anymore
I will try to stay more focused on what needs to e done and not what I want done. And to donate my time on the 24th. Thanks
I will try to eat healthier, get some exercise, recycle more items, breathe deeply and enjoy the autumn.
http://twitter.com/miriama59/status/5051063546
I’m going to spend less time fighting with my teenager. We have already started talking about what causes us the most angst. She had some valid points and well, when I was listening to myself one day…I was horrified. Who WAS that banshee? LMBO And she admitted that she didn’t like how she acted. This should save us valuable time and energy. I’m not saying it will be easy or that we won’t still have our moments but it will be better. One thing that is already working is laughter…..sometimes we just stop and look at each other and start cracking up.
We are remodleing our 80 year old farmhouse and find like others that we have much we can share. I am donating clothes, household items and seasonal decorations to the Appalachian Helping Hands clothes closet to help the needy! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net