How To Spring Clean, And Make Some Extra Cash.

I realized while moving that I have way too much stuff.  I am in no means a hoarder, but having totes of CD's and DVD's that I don't watch.  I don't listen to anymore.  Does however say otherwise.  They went from hidden on bottom shelves in an unused bedroom so my 2 year old wouldn't ruin them. To just thrown into totes since everything now a days can be bought electronically online, and played on Mp3 players, and saved to hard drives.

I don't want to be labeled a hoarder.  The more I think about it.  The more I realize that I don't need these items.  They are worth money still, and I am a Sci-fi, Horror film avid watcher.  I do have a lot more than just that, and now my life has ventured into the kid genre of TV.  I am experiencing how fast a toddler grows out of certain shows, and wants to watch something else.  Yes, even Children's Games, DVDs and CD's are worth money, and someone out there has a kid that would love to have these items too.

Now I am almost done unpacking, minus the spare bedroom that has the totes of things that really don't matter.  The more I look at the totes in that room, the more I realized it was time to part with some of them.  What a better time to start to Spring Clean then now, and make extra money by selling things I don't even use anymore. 

Whatever money I make from selling my CD's, DVD's, and Games I am going to save for my son's birthday in December, and for Christmas Gifts.  I found a great site called MusicMagPie.com, that you can download the app, and scan the bar code on the DVD, CD, and Game itself to see what it is worth.  There are no auctions, or sellers fee's.  I know we all have things we've bought, watched a lot, or was giving to us as gifts that are just wasting space, and becoming overly heavy boxes.  Believe me, those totes full of the DVD's were extremely heavy!! This app has made it easier, and not overwhelming when selling the CD's, DVD's, and Video Games.  

I will not be a hoarder!  It's time to Spring Clean, and to make some extra cash by selling those CD's, DVD's, and Video Games online. 

For fun, go count all the DVD's, CD's, and Video Games you don't even bother with anymore?? I'm guessing the average person probably has at least 50+ that are just collecting dust.  

Ask yourself these questions

•  Do I need it? 
• Will I ever watch it again? 
• Why am I keeping it? 
• When was the last time I even opened this box?

Organize into sections

• The HAVE-TO Keep
• Donate
• Sell

If your Have-To Keep section is still bigger than your others, Ask yourself again,

• Why am I keeping these if I don't even use them?

Happy Spring Cleaning! Don't get overwhelmed, do a section at a time!

I am turning the cluttered corner by the window into a mini inside window garden since it gets the most sun light. No more clutter, and plants make me happy.  Why was I hoarding again?

A decluttered space totally changed my mind set just by walking into the room now and seeing the open area with my plants.

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Almost done moving!

Sorry I haven't been around, but the good news is.. I am almost done moving!! Tomorrow I get to clean, and hand the old apartment keys over.

I actually feel more rested, and at ease since moving.  The old apartment I could hear the freeway, and see it from our corner apartments windows.  The new townhouses views are of trees.  I saw a squirrel, and a cardinal this morning.  All the honeysuckles also put me into a better mood.  Honeysuckles remind me of my Granny.  My Granny lived next to "Honeysuckle Lane." It was by far the most beautiful, windy, back country road.  The honeysuckle smell, and bushes were huge.  I remember eating so many little sweet juices from it.

It's an even prettier view from the upstairs bedroom windows too.  Trees in front, and behind of us.  I feel like we live in the woods, but we are still  in the city.

Sy is just hanging out.  We've moved every year when the lease would be up at other apartments, mostly because our family grew, and we out grew the old place.  Last apartment we had neighbors above us that would throw lit ciggs down onto my bottom patio.  You know I had to declare war about that.  For one it is a fire hazard, and secondly that is littering.  I'm happy to be away from that apartment now.

By next week things should be calmed down (Now is the joys of unpacking.) I will show you all my pantries, and how I live on a budget.   I want to get back to blogging, and hopefully make it a little more personal, and  informational.  Also, the fun reviews, and giveaways too.

I have superfantastic news too! Right before the move I got an email that I was the grand prize winner for Shespeaks, and Pampers diapers on Pinterest.  Yes! Yes I do enter giveaways, and sweepstakes too.   We are a one income family.  Any win and I get super excited, and will high five whomever is around when I read the email!!  As a grand prize winner I won a years supply of diapers,  6 months of wipes, and a $300.00 Kids Pottery Barn Gift Card. I tell my 2 yr old that he is my little lucky charm.  It was him that got us into budgeting, and using coupons.  It's 100% true that you aren't going to win anything if you don't even enter things.

Fun Instant Win Games! I've won some already!

I am a sucker for Instant Win Games.  Over the last few years I have won things here, and there.  I always tell people you wont win unless you enter.  I don't enter all the time, but it is fun when I do take a day out of the week to go through the list, and enter.  Below are some recent Instant Wins to try your luck at.  I have added screen shots of my actual wins!

• Biotrue Ends, 5/6/13, Spin the wheel to win a prize.
• Mike’s Hard Lemonade Ends, 5/7/13 If You don't have a code you can click the link at the bottom where it says Get Code.

• Krogers Bundles Of Joy Instant Win Game. Ends, 5/8/13 You can win for your Cat, and Dog each day.  I won for both today, and I can play again tomorrow.

I have really good luck with the Kroger Instant Win Games, When you win it is loaded directly onto your Kroger Shopping Card.

• Kroger, Win Your List, Ends 5/11 (I won $50.00 on this one!) 
• Seattle’s Best Coffee, Ends 5/10/13
• Thomas Bagels, Ends 5/12/13
• Tommy Bahama, Ends 5/12/13
• Burn Notice Weekends, Ends 5/12/13
• Excedrin, Ends 5/14/13
• Esurance, Ends 5/14/13
• L.A Loves & Leashes, Ends 5/15/13
• Dove, Ends 5/15/13
• Peet’s Coffee, Ends 5/15/13
• Flood Wood , Ends 5/17/13
• Celebrity Constellation, Ends 5/20/13
• Liquid Plumr, Ends 5/20/13
• Bounce, Ends 5/26/13
• O’Reilly, Ends 5/28/13
• Fast & The Furious, Ends 5/31/13  (Get Nestle Free Code Here.)
• Sauve, Ends 5/31/13
• Wendys & Coke Kick It, Ends 5/31/
• Skittles, Ends 5/31/13
• Go Like A Pro, Ends 5/31/13
• Walgreens, Ends 5/31/13
• Wise Snacks, Ends 5/31/13
• PowerUpYourSummer, Ends 5/31/13

• Dr.Oetker, Ends 6/3/13
• Red Baron, Ends 6/6/13
• Sprint, Ends 6/6/13
• Tyson, Ends 6/13/13
• Puffins, Ends 6/30/13
• Post-It, Ends 6/30/13
• Hidden Valley Ranch, Ends 6/30/13
• Clorox, Ends  6/30/13

• Cracker Barrel, Ends 7/15/13
• Jelly Belly, Ends 7/31/134

• SanDisk, Ends 8/01/13 Free code: 54-53-10249
• Bic Flickers, Ends 8/01/13
• Bic Soleil, Ends 8/8/13
• Kelloggs, Ends 8/15/13

• Cooking Hawaiian, Ends 9/30/13
• Mamba, Ends 9/30/13
• Family Dollar, Ends 9/30/13
• Capri Sun, Ends 9/31/13 ( ages 6-18)

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• John Frieda, Ends 11/13/13
• M&M, Ends 11/24/13

• Cacique USA, Ends 12/30/13
• ThermaCare Wheel Of Heel, Ends 12/12/2013

• Tum E Yummies, Ends  1/3/14. Free Codes: R8S9W5Y2QQ,   G6D8K4X9JK,    M6F3V4W7XT.
• Mike & Ike

• Win 2 Tickets To Six Flags, No End Date.

Life According To GreenVics is not responsible for any of these Instant Win Games! These are just games I play, and try to win too.  I really do love the feeling of winning something, and getting that Congratulations.  

Whats your favorite thing you've won?  

Win Dinner for 2 at The Final Cut Steakhouse (in Lawrenceburg, IN)

Hosted by:  Confessions of a Messy Mama

Sponsored by:  Hollywood Casino

"Let me make this clear to you.  This is by far the best meal my husband and I have ever had.  We have eaten at many high end restaurants before but this is, by far, the BEST.  This is no exaggeration.  These steaks melted in our mouths.  There was no ounce of fat anywhere to be found.  The restaurant makes in house a dry rub for the steaks and the flavors are spectacular. "  Read the rest of Messy Mama's review HERE.

Win Dinner for 2 at The Final Cut Steakhouse (in Lawrenceburg, IN) 

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Life According To GreenVics is not responsible for prize fulfillment. This Prize is only valid at The Final Cut Steak & Seafood in Lawrenceburg, IN. Prize Retail Value: $165.00.

Lugz Shoes 24 hour Flash Giveaway & Review! Also Cinco De Mayo 35% Off Code!

I received Lugz Berkley to review, I am a huge fan of green!  So when I saw these shoes with the green underneath I just had to have.  The laces are also black, and green to match the shoes.  They are extremely comfortable to wear.  I've also received compliments from strangers when they see the bottom of the shoes when I am sitting.  That alone is pretty cool that they want to know what brand of shoes they are.  I think they are playful, and proves that black shoes can have contrast with fun colors as well.  

These shoes are only $39.99,  there is also a promotion going on for the next 48 hours to get 35% off site wide.  The code is: MAY35.  You can get them even cheaper with that code.  Or any other shoes.  The Code May35 expires May 6th, 2013 at 11:59PM Est. for the Cinco De Mayo 48 Hour Sale.  

Or, you can just enter below to win a pair of the Berkleys.  

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Disclaimer: I received these items for free to Review.  All opinions are my own.  U.S. Only.  One lucky fan gets a chance to own a pair too! Giveaway begins 5/5/13 12:00AM EST, and Ends 5/6/13 12:00AM EST.  This is for a 24 Hour Flash Giveaway!  Winner will be chosen at random via rafflecopter.  Winner has 24 hours to respond to winning email.  Life According To GreenVics, and Friends are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Prize is mailed directly from sponsor.  Prize estimated retail value $39.99.  Winner choice in size, and color for Lugz Berkley. 

Old World Gourmet Blueberry Pomegranate Mix Red Wine Review.

I really liked the fact that these All Natural Wine Mixes were easy to use.  Just add the powder to some wine, place in the freezer until it's like a slushy, and then it's done. The flavors are delicious! You should check Old World Gourmet out online by clicking here.  See the other mixes for white wines, and even for baking! 

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Disclaimer: I received some of these items free for review.  Opinions are my own!