Episode 29- My Car Started Leaking Rain. Ugh!

This week is a quick, whirlwind episode. I talk about the importance of looking at your credit card benefits, Propane Taxi service, and of course, lots of thoughts on Mother’s Day. I definitely have a different take on it than most. Thank you for taking time to stop by!

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Laura Lesson
You most likely have car rental insurance covered under your credit card benefit. If you confirm that, then you can decline insurance from your car rental company.

Pondering Purchase
Propane Taxi is now Cynch. If you have Cynch in your area, here is is my referral link: Cynch. I’m intrigued by this service!

Trying
New goggles for my girls even though I just bought them new ones! The ones I bought look similar to this.

Loving
Another podcast suggestion: Ep 257 Kendra Hennessey’s Mother Like a Boss interview with Dr. Michelle Deering titled “Let’s talk mother-daughter relationships“

No News just my thoughts on Mother’s Day week and expectations

Costco Cilantro Wontons

Dude Dad Mother’s Day Video

Past Mother’s Day Gift Episode from me: Episode # 12 Mother’s Day Random Gift Ideas & Toys with a Mothering Aspect

In this episode, I talk a ton about how I wish I would have started wearing supportive shoes much earlier on in life. It is possible for you to have comfort, support, and cuteness all in one shoe! I also share my weirdness of loving to visit Costco stores in other states and the gold I find there. 🙂 All in all, it’s a normal styled episode of my thoughts on upcoming purchases and products I’m trying, etc. Hope you enjoy!

You can listen to Episode 27 on your favorite app or click the player below. Talk to you next week!

SHOW NOTES: This post contains affiliate links. You don’t pay any extra, and I earn a small commission. I’d also like to call attention if prices I mentioned in this episode were prices I paid at the current time and may not reflect the prices you would pay at the time of reading or listening to this.

Laura Lesson
Tomato powder is better than tomato paste and lasts forever. I read an article by Sarah Jampel from BonAppetit.com regarding tomato powder vs tomato paste…..powder is better. I’m going to get some. Mix two parts powder to one part water…use it as a dry rub too. They recommend The Spice House and Burlap & Barrel brands.

Pondering Purchases
Knife Set Chicago Cutlery Fusion 18 piece $150 has sharpener built in
Air duct cleaning – Does it really do anything?
Denman Curl Brush

Trying
Vionic sneaker shoes– They have a 30 day wear test  to make sure that you love them. If you’re still not convinced, they’ll refund your money.  Vionic does not offer refunds or credits on products purchased from any unauthorized dealers. They’ve got shoes for your man too. The shoes I’ve actually purchased are: Stinson Sneaker, Bella Toes Post Sandal, & Tide II Post Sandal)
CBD oil on rusty…jury is still out.

Loving
Dave’s Killer Bread organic white bread $5 at walmart; $7.69 at costco for 2 loaves
Cuisinart 4 slice Toaster (my current one is over 13 years old and going strong!)
Kirkland brand tequila. patron silver is my favorite….but the Kirkland brand is still smooth!
Trader Joes sparkling lemonades….mix with sparkling water to cut down on the sweetness..put some raspberries in there and it’s a fun, refreshing drink.

News
–Amazon is introducing a new private brand, Aplenty, which are food and snack items that feature a healthy focus and include a “delicious guarantee” promise of satisfaction. —-The line will include pita chips, mini cookies, and crackers for now and will continue to rollout condiments, sauces, etc over the next year.
-Last November, Target and Ulta announced a partnership where you’ll be able to have an Ulta experience in Target stores. There will be 100 Target locations in 2021 and then more after that. Guests who shop Ulta Beauty at Target online will enjoy free shipping available qualifying orders.
-All of Walmart’s fresh produce and floral will be sourced from suppliers who use integrated pest management practices by 2025. The retailer also wants suppliers to use 3% of their land for pollinator habitats, including on its own retail and office real estate, and will educate shoppers on the benefits of pollinator plants.
-Starting Tues Apr 27, 2021 Amazon is expanding its service that lets delivery people drop off groceries inside shoppers’ garages. Starting on Tuesday, Prime members in more than 5,000 cities across the U.S. can access the service. The service is part of Amazon Key, which enables delivery drivers to drop off packages in garages, homes, cars and businesses. while in-garage delivery requires a smart garage door opener.
–Home Valet…Walmart is testing grocery delivery to the Home Valet cooler outside your home. I, of course, signed up for their email list. I want to know when that cooler hits the market!

In this episode, I discuss my love of the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablets I bought for my kids, the tale of a “leak proof” soft sided cooler, and my thought process when it comes to possibly buying bunk beds. Of course, there are lots of other little helpful nuggets spread throughout. As always, thank you for listening and stopping by!

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Listener Spotlight
Thank you to Amanda for reaching out to me and sharing your favorite Costco find for me to try. I’m on the hunt for it. My local warehouse doesn’t sell it, but I’m looking! She suggested I try the Parm Crisps Snack Mix– ranch flavored…Keto friendly, they look yummy and I’m going to look at local grocery store or just buy a 3 pack on amazon until I can find them at Costco. If you have something you’d like to suggest, please email it to me at Laura@shortcutshopper.com

Pondering
–Bunk Beds:  I like the idea of a twin on top, full on bottom and a twin trundle bed underneath. All my current mattresses would be accounted for!🙂 
-Summer stuff for kids…camps, enrichment classes through school. podcast?

Trying
–RTIC 30 soft sided cooler
–Echelon EX-4S connected bike with 1 year united membership – I did not pay this price. At my local warehouse it was $800, BUT that meant you have to assemble yourself. Ummm….I’ll have my husband gladly put it together to save that much money from the online price!🙂 
-Instagram come follow me.

Loving
–Fire HD 10 Tablet – bought one for each girl. I did NOT buy the kids version….basically because they’re older, and I wanted this not to look too “baby-ish” Since this tablet is not “kids” it did not come with Amazon Kids+, but I already had that. I bought these tablets when they were 33% off which brought my total to $94.99 at the time. I’m also very happy with the cases I bought.

–Frugal Friends Podcast Episode 156 (How to avoid impulse spending..some good tips and good reminders to keep ourselves in check…impulse buys aren’t even pondering purchases)
–I Hate Green Beans Podcast Episode #209 Disney During Covid with Lincee Ray’s friend, Stephanie.

News
-For Texas Listeners….Walmart to pilot in store La Madeline Express Bakery Cafes..with grab and go and dine in options
–Reese’s (the candy) is partnering with HipDot the makeup company for a collection of eye shadows and make up sponges. The Reese’s makeup collection is now for sale on ulta.com, hipdot.com, hersheyland.com and Hershey’s Chocolate World locations. …..yum…kinda. 
–Nordstrom is now recycling bras in a program inspire by its new partnership with the Harper Wilde bra brand. They’ll be upcycled into yarn and fabrics, while others are downcycled into things like filling stock or padding.