Thought of the Day

When you eat sweets, focus your total attention on the sensation. You'll be satisfied eating far less that way.

Finally Friday

My favorite day of the week has finally arrived. This week has been good but we are very slow at work and the days have been extremely long.

This week I am going to a benefit chicken stew tomorrow night for a 3 year old little boy who has leukemia. The little boys father works with my husband. He was diagnosed about 3 months ago and doing OK right now.

I would also like to do some Christmas shopping. I have found some great coupons that I would like to use this week.

Have a great weekend!!

Do you have anything special planned?

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Tuscan Vegetable Soup - This would be great on a cold winter night.

2) Fun Activities To Do While Waiting - This something I may use in the future.

3) How to Keep and Store Shildren's Art - Since my daughter (2 yrs old) started playschool, I have several art pieces that she has brought home and I have been looking for ways to keep and store them.

4) Change Diapers in Any Room - Neat Idea for moms with kiddies in diapers like me.

5) Folder Games - What a neat idea. This would also be a great thing to make as a family gift.

FREE Sample of Goody Ouchless Elastics

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FREE 8 x 10 Picture at Walgreens

Good Through Sunday!

Thought of the Day

Eat whatever you want, but control how much of it you eat.

Whole Foods Christmas Gift Ideas

Thinking of doing Gifts From Your Kitchen this year?? Whole Foods has a list of great things you can make for gifts. Each item also has a gift tag to print to use with your item. Check out the list here.

Gymboree - 30% OFF Coupon Code

30% Off - Coupon Code - CFCIRCLE
Offer Expires - 11/9

You can also earn $25 Gymbucks for every $50 spent 11/6-09 - 1/11/09. For details click here.

Shipping is $6.50 and make sure you check to receive your FREE Christmas boxes.

I just placed an order for my daughter. Everything I purchased was on sale.

1 Pair of Christmas PJ's
2 Curly Clip Hair Bows
2 Pair of Pants
1 Shirt
1 Cardigan
Socks

Total - $57.40

Click here to check it out.

Thoughtful Thursday - Christmas Edition

Find an area in your home to store your gifts when purchased. I always place a folding table in my storage closet upstairs. This is where I place my gifts and do my wrapping.


From now until Christmas, Thoughtful Thursday posts will be things you can do to prepare for the holidays.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

This week I haven't received hardly any FREE goodies:



- 3M Package of Post-It Notes and a Portable Easel Pad


What have you received for FREE?

FREE Sample of Pama Chocolate Covered Pomegrante Seeds

Click here for a FREE Sample of Pama Chocolate Covered Pomegrante Seeds.

FREE Prevention Magazine Subscription

Click here for a FREE Subscription to Prevention magazine.

Thought of the Day

Make your home environment beautiful.

Artscow - 1.99/2.99 Ornaments with FREE Shipping

Artscow - Christmas Ornaments

4 Shapes to Choose From

$1.99 per ornament for single-sided ornament

$2.99 per double-sided ornament.

Use coupon code ORNAMENT199. Click here to order.

FREE Sample of Orville Redenbacher Lime & Salt Popcorn

Click here for a FREE Sample of Orville Redenbacher's New Lime and Salt Popcorn.

Interesting/Fun/Useful Website

Priceprotectr.com - Helps you get money back on items if price has dropped. Check out the list of retailers. This would be great for big purchase items. Register your purchases and emails will arrive when the prices have fallen. Claim the cash with an email, phone clal or store visit.

Do You Have A Freezer??

I just read an interesting article here. I do have a freezer and find it very useful in having it. I like to keep it stocked with items that we eat regularly which I find on sale. I also have to keep room for deer meat since my husband is a deer hunter. In the long run, the electric bill may eat up my savings but I love to have food on hand. I don't have to grocery shop as much and I'm always prepared.



Do you have a freezer??

FREE Sample of Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz

Click here for a FREE Sample of Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz.

Thought of the Day

Refuse to label yourself. Just because you have failed doesn't mean you are a failure. Just because you have acted shy in the past doesn't meanyou can't change.

Great Printable Coupons for Christmas Shopping

Printable Coupons

Yankee Candle - $10 off $25 purchase - Expires 11/29

Aeropostale - $10 off $40 Purchase - Expires 11/9

Joann Fabric & Craft Stores - 40% off of 1 Item - Expires 11/15

Hobby Lobby - 40% off of 1 Item - Expires 11/8

American Eagle - 20% off your Purchase - Expires 11/5

Borders - 20% off 1 Item - Expires 11/12

Gymboree - 30% off Entire Purchase - Valid 11/6 - 11/9 - Instore and online


If you have found any great printable coupons, please share.

Tasty Tuesday - 5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix
thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using)
and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to
cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?

Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any
time of the day or night!

Free Sample of Nexxus Shampoo and Conditioner

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Election Day

No matter who you are voiting for.........Don't forget to VOTE TODAY!!

Thought of the Day

It's not your fault if everything isn't right and everyone isn't happy.

FREE Sample of Mystery Shampoo and Conditioner

Thanks to Money Saving Mom, you can click here to receive your sample of shampoo and conditioner. You can also sign up to receive an email on 11/24, when the name of the shampoo/conditioner is revealed.

Multi-Use Item - Ziplock Bag

5 Things to do with a Ziploc Bag:

1) Tear open and make a changing pad.

2) Pack acccessories in when traveling.

3) Use to knead dough.

4) Create a temporary funnel.

5) Clean your showerhead. Pour a little white vineager ina bag and rubber band it to the showerhead and soak for 30 minutes.

Eight Extreme Ways to Save Money

Click here to read.

Thought of the Day

Sit up straight.

Thought of the Day

Balance your working time with play.