Thought of the Day

You're one of this world's best blessings.

FINALLY FRIDAY

TGIF!
My Finally Friday post is very late today. I have been feeling sorta down this afternoon. Mainly because I haven't seen my husband in 2 days. He is currently working in SC on storm trouble. I hate when he is gone on weekends. There is a possibility he may be coming home tomorrow. I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Other than today, I have had a great week. I hope to have a great weekend. I am working on getting our pool ready. I'm a little behind and I hope to be able to get in by Sunday if the weather cooperates.

Have a great weekend and I will see you Monday.

Friday Evening Shopping

Payton and I did a little grocery shopping after work and got some great deals and several FREE items.

Food Lion

4 - Chinet Lunch Plates - $2.00 each, Used (2) $2.00 coupons = FREE

1 - Nature's Source Windex $3.29, Used Coupon for FREE Item

1 - Sliced Bacon - $2.50

Used 1.25 FL coupon off total from last visit

Total - $ 13.79

Coupons and MVP Card Savings - $12.54

Total OOP - $ 1.36 incl. tax

Lowes Foods

3 - Yo Crunch 100 Calorie Packs - 2.50 Each, Used (3) .75 coupon doubled = $1.00 each

2 - Easy Mac - .80 each, Used Buy 1 Get 1 Free Coupon = .40 each

5 - Cole's Garlic Bread - $2.00 each, Used (5) .50 coupons doubled = $1.00 each

Total - 19.10

Coupons and Lowes Card Savings - $10.30

Total OOP - $ 9.41 incl. tax

Total Spent - $ 10.77

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Table Decorating Ideas on a Budget - I love to sit at a nicely decorated table.

2) Enchancing Delicious BBQ Ribs with Vanilla - These would be a hit at my house. My mouth waters just reading the recipe.

3) Father's Day Gift Ideas - Great list of thrifty ideas.

4) Grilled Spice Rubbed Chicken Tacos - I'm saving this recipe so I use some of my veggies from my garden to make this. This sounds so good!

5) Make a Wildflower Centerpiece - Meredith shares great tips for making a centerpiece.

6) Old Fashioned, Simple Birthday Party - Here is another post from Meredith. She always makes everything look so pretty and classy.

7) The Best Idea I Ever Had - Kirsten came up with a great idea for her kids to have a fun filled day.

8) Easy and Cheap Suncather Craft - Sounds like a fun thing to do.

FREE Sample of Sundiwear Stickers

Apply stickers to skin or clothing, when the yellow design turns red its time to reapply sunscreen to prevent burning.

Click here to order.

REMINDER: FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAY

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Bath and Body Works Sale

Don't forget Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale. Here is also a coupon you can use here.

Thought of the Day

God wanted to brighten the world so he made you.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

A list of freebies received in the mail this week:



JCP Coupon for $10 off $10 purchase
2 More Unexpected Refund Checks from a Loan Paid Off 12 years ago ?? (3 checks total, loving the money)
Cottonelle Tissue and Wipe Sample with Coupon
Aveeno Shampoo and Conditioner Sample with Coupon
Earthbound Farm Reusable Shopping Bag
FREE TV Guide
FREE Soap Opera Digest

Thoughtful Thursday - GIVE FOOD WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME

www.thehungersite.com



The Hunger Site was founded to focus the power of the Internet on a specific humanitarian need: the eradication of world hunger. Since its launch in June 1999, the site has established itself as a leader in online activism, helping to feed the world's hungry. On average, over 220,000 individuals from around the world visit the site each day to click the yellow "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button. To date, more than 300 million visitors have given more than 500 million cups of staple food.

Thought of the Day

Always think of others feelings in difficult situations.

FREE GeoTrax DVD from Mattel

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Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

Schwabmoneywise.com - A great website that provides information on saving money for college, paying off debt, intestest calculator and teaching kids about money.

FREE SAMPLE OF OLD SPICE BODY WASH

Click here to order.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

http://www.crossfit.com/

A free fitness website that posts a new "Workout of the Day" every day. The workouts focus on total body fitness. The workouts are used by military personnel, athletes, and normal people.

Bath & Body Works Coupon

Great coupon to use during B&BW semi-annual sale. I'm sure you can find some great deals. Click here to print or you can use it to order online.

WALGREENS COUPON - WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY ONLY

Click here to print.

Thought of the Day

Can't sleep? Don't count sheep; talk to the Shepherd.

FREE 8 X 10 FROM CVS

Get a FREE 8x10 at CVS anytime before Father's Day by using the code "FREE8X10" at checkout!

Valid until 6/21/09.

FREEBIES

10 FREE Country Western Songs to download from People.com - HERE

17 FREE Downloadable Books from Harlequin - HERE.

ENJOY!

Thought of the Day

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we willreap a harvest if we do not give up.

My Garden

This year, I have a smaller garden that last but I am sure it will be very bountiful in providing lots of great, fresh vegetables.


For a total of $15 I have:
4 tomato plants
3 cucumber plants
2 squash plants
2 zuchinni plants
1 basil plant
1 rosemary plant





















I will share be sharing the growth of my garden with you. I can't wait to enjoy my fresh vegetables. I am already enjoying my fresh herbs.

Thought of the Day

With summer finally here, take a moment to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

MY GARDEN NOW HAS A NAME - PAYTON'S GARDEN

Thought of the Day

Set aside a fraction of your time to carry out your dreams and ambitions.