Thought of the Day

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

FINALLY FRIDAY

It's my favorite day of the week again! TGIF


I hope everyone has had a great week. My week has been great but it has been so long. I didn't think Friday would ever get here.

I have 2 things on my to do list this weekend besides the "norm". I am sharing this with you hoping it will help me get it accomplished. I need to scrapbook and start on my "free table" (I'll share the free table with you its complete).

Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Brooke's Chocolate Triffle - For a chocolate lover like myself this sounds awesome.

2) My Favorite Zesty Chicken Marinade - I am definitely going to try this.

3) Recession Proof Baking Tips - Great tips to consider.

4) 10 Low Cost Ways to Keep the Kiddies Entertained This Summer - Awesome list and I am going to make a Boredom Jar for Payton.

5) Nine New Uses for Newspaper - Great list of things that I never thought of.

6) Light Weight Blocks for Toddlers - I would have never thought of this.

7) Creative Uses for Old Paint Cans - Reusing items to create something else is one of my favorites.

8) 8 Ways to Set the Mood for Outdoor Celebrations - I already do 2 of the 8 so I have 6 new things to try.

Bath & Body Works - Semi Annual Sale

Thought of the Day

The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken.

Henry W. Longfellow

FREE Glade Scented Oil Candle Tin - First 10,000 to Respond

First 10,000 to respond will receive a FREE full size New Glade Scented Oil Candle Tin from SC Johnson - Right at Home. Click here to sign up and receive your free sample.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

Mailbox goodies this week:


Working Mothers Magazine
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner Samples with Coupon
FREE Issue of Soap Digest
2 Mars Coupons for FREE Candy
1 Oscar Mayer Coupon for FREE Item
Babiesrus Coupons

FRIDAY JUNE 5 - NATIONAL DONUT DAY!

Krispy Kreme is giving a away FREE Donuts to each customer, no purchase necessary. To find a participating store near you, click here.

Dunkin Donuts is also giving away free donuts to customers but you have to purchase a beverage to qualify. To find a participating store near you, click here.

TGI Friday - Coupon

Click here to print a coupon for Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree. Expires 6/22/09

Thought of the Day

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.

Robert F. Kennedy

Receive a FREE sample of Lea & Perrins Thick Classic Worcestershire Sauce and Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce. Click here to order.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

ImageChef.com

A website to use to create free animation pictures for your blog like the one here. Another example to create - photo frames.

WANT TO TRY SCRUBBING BUBBLES AUTOMATIC SHOWER CLEANER

The one thing I hate to clean more than anything else is a shower or tub. I have been thinking about trying the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. Here is a $7 coupon - Expires 6/26/09. There is also a Money Back Guaranttee if you are not fully satisfied. The refund form is available here.

Have you tried this? If so, what is your opinion?

AMC THEATERS - $1 SUMMER MOVIE CAMP

Wednesday - June 17 - August 5 - $1 movies at AMC theaters.

Click here to find a theatre near and for more movie information.

Thought of the Day

There is more to life than increasing its speed.

Mahatma Ghandi

HEAVENLY COCONUT CAKE

Ingredients:

1 (18 -1/4 oz.) box white cake mix
1 (140z.) Can Eagle Brand Milk
1 (15oz.) Can Coco Lopez (Cream of Coconut)
1 (8oz.) Container of Cool Whip
2 Cups of flaked Coconut

Bake the cake following the box directions for a 13 x 9 pan. After cake has cooled punch the cake with a fork all over the top. In a small bowl, mix the Eagle brand milk and Cream of Coconut. Pour the milk mixture on top of the cake. After the mixture has been absorbed in the cake, spread cool whip on top and cover with the coconut. Refrigerate.


This recipe is heavenly. I think its better to refrigerate overnight before serving.

FREE Homemade Simple Coupon Booklet

This coupon booklet P&G is now available again. This is always filled with great coupons and a coupon for a FREE item. Click here to request.

Thought of the Day

Happiness is not a matter of events, it depends up on the tides of the mind.

Alice Meynell

WAYS I SAVED MONEY IN MAY

- Reduced my satellite bill - $15 a month
- 4 FREE Dinners from KFC
- No heat or A/C for 14 days
- Took Payton's Easter pictures myself. Order FREE 5 x 10 from Walgreens along with Family Pack and saved at least $50
- Used Coupons for every shopping trip.
- Used deodorant samples all month.
- Used 8 FREE Pull Up samples this month that I have been saving.
- Took 3 surveys to earn cash.
- Read all email from Mypoint to searn point towards gift cards.
- Read all emails from Inbox Dollars and took surveys to earn cash.
- Planted a FREE pack of perennial seeds last year and they all came back this year. I moved them to other flower gardens to prevent from having to buy new flowers.
- Planted a small garden to have fresh vegetables this summer.
- Used 3 B1G1F coupons when dining out this month.
- I am currently preparing for a yard sale in June. I have gathered all items together now I just need to schedule the day.

BREAKFAST GUEST

Payton was excited to have a guest join us for breakfast Saturday morning. The bird feeder is located outside my breakfast nook window. Sorry about the glare but I had to take a picture through the window.

Thought of the Day

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.

Albert Schweitzer

Thought of the Day

Fortify yourself with contentment, for this is an impregnable fortress.

Epictetus