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Thought of the Day

"A lot of disappointed people have been left standing on the street corner waiting for the bus marked "Perfection."

Donald Kennedy

Finally Friday

I've never been happier that today is Friday. I have had the worse time getting out the bed this week. I do plan on sleeping late in the morning.

I can now officially say (if I haven't already) that Payton is now in the Terrible 2's!! I am keeping my fingers crossed that this doesn't last long. LOL

All I want to do this weekend is have a fun filled weekend at home. I think I am turning into a home-body in my "old" age. I wouldn't mind it if I didn't leave the house all weekend. Maybe the cold weather has something to do with it.

Have a great weekend and see you Monday!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Journal in a Jar - I love this idea. I may do this with my mom to pass on to my daughter one day.

2) Barley Lentil Soup - This sounds like a great thrifty recipe.

3) Monthly Inspiration Binder - What a great way to stay organized.

4) Banana Sour Cream Pancakes - Mmmm....my mouth is watering just looking at the picture.

5) Thirfty Treat - Bedtime Beauty - Just taking a couple of minutes of time for yourself is so enjoyable.

6) An Apartment Fire - A few posts to remind everyone that we should be grateful for what we have to appreciate everyone in our life.

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Thought of the Day

"Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird / That cannot fly."

Langston Hughes

FREE Suze Orman Book Download

Suze Orman will be on the Oprah Show today discussing financial plans for 2009.
Get your copy of Suze Orman's latest book, Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan, for FREE! Download Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan in English.* Offer expires at 11:59 p.m. CT on Thursday, January 15

Thanks Alisha for letting me know!

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

It has been a very slow shopping week for me. I did not need to grocery shop but I did make it to CVS and I had 2 great transactions. I also received a surprise rebate check for $10 that I completely forgot about. I did receive a couple of FREE samples.



Cologate Total Toothpaste Sample
Post-It Note Sample
Right At Home Fall Prize Package - Ziploc Vacuum Sealer and Bags
FREE Lucky Magazine
2 - 3 Packs CVS Paper Towels
2 - CVS Bath Sponges
Sample of Flexitol Heel Balm
2 -Johnson Buddies Soap
6 - Reese's Whipps
2 - Trial Size Johnson's Powders

What did you get for FREE this week?

FREE Sample of Cream of Wheat

Click here for a FREE Sample of Cream of Wheat. You can choose between 4 flavors - Maple Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl, Apples & Cinnamon and Strawberries & Cream.

Thanks to Freebies4Mom for sharing this FREEBIE.

Thoughtful Thursday

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Photo Deals

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Thought of the Day

"Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too."

Meryl Streep

Thrifty Tip - Reuse Containers

My husband has heard me call him a packrat many times over the years. One of his obsessions is he loves to collect plastic containers (butter containers, Cool Whip containers, Pringles cans, Juice Bottles). I admit I have thrown several away while he wasn't looking. One family can only have so many.

Over the holidays, his obession with containers was put to good use. I used them to send home leftovers with guests, to store breakable Christmas ornaments, and freeze a few leftovers for us.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

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Track fares on your preferred flights. Receive email alerts when fares drop. Also, it lets you know if fares drop after you have booked to inform you if you are entitled to a refund.

Thought of the Day

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it."

William Arthur Ward

FREE Sample of Quaker Mini Delights Rice Snacks

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GIVEAWAY

Kimberly Clark has provided me with 4 Coupons for FREE Scott Towels, Scott Tissue, Kotex Pads and Kleenex. Coupons expire 3/31/09.

All you need to do to enter is leave me a comment telling me which item you buy most often. Please include your email address. For a second chance, subscribe to

my blog.

The giveaway will close on Sunday, January 11, 2009. The winner will be announced Monday.

Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Large Onion, Chopped
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I use 1-1/2 Cups)
1 Cup Milk
2 Eggs



Directions:
Heat oven to 400°. Spray pie place, 9" x 1-1/4" with cooking spray. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat until done. Stir occasionally until beef is brown. Drain, add salt. Spread in pie plate; sprinkle with cheese. Stir together remaining ingredients until blended. Pour in pie plate. Bake about 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Thought of the Day

6Begin with a sincere compliment before giving criticism.

FREE Kraftmaid Kitchen Idea Book

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CVS Find

Be on the lookout!!

I found Monogrammed Napkins yesterday for .75 for a pack of 16. They are white with the monogram in khaki. A great item to have on hand for a holiday or a family dinner. This would also be a great item to include in a gift basket.

(They were hanging on the end of an isle.)

LADYBUGS!!!!!!!

When I was younger, I use to play with ladybugs. I thought they were so cute. I guess it had something to do with them being polka dotted. Needless to say, my opinion has changed.

I despise ladybugs!!!!!!

They are all over my house. It started about 2 years ago, right about the time Payton was born. They would start appearing in the fall and by winter they would be gone. I think every ladybug in the county decided to take up residence at my house. You could walk outside and you would be covered. You could walk in my house and you would see them on the ceiling, flying around lights, and laying in the floor dead. My MIL feared that Payton was gonna swallow one. I have found them in my dryer, my sink, my floor, in Christmas bags that I had fixed for gifts, and in Payton's bed. I have spent numerous hours vacuuming up ladybugs. They are so common that Payton will now point them out to us. Every night when she goes to bed she scans her ceiling and if she finds one I have to remove it from her room or she will not go to sleep.

They usually go away when the weather turns cooler and I have looked forward to that day for the past 2 years. This year, our weather has been very strange. It can be 35 one day and 60 the next. When it gets warmer, the ladybugs appear again!!

Do you have this problem? Do you have a solution?? HELP, I'm being invaded!!!

Thought of the Day

When you feel anxious, breathe deeply.

Thought of the Day

Spend a weekend at a spa being pampered.