Thought of the Day

"You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace.

Ernie Banks

FINALLY FRIDAY

It's Friday!!! I am so glad. This has been the longest week for me. I will be so glad when 5:00 finally gets here.

Have a great weekend and I will see you Monday!

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) 9 Tips for Saving Money at the Movies - Some ideas that I haven't thought of.

2) Pineapple Pepper Burgers - A new twist to a burger that sounds great.

3) Upcycle School Art by making a Beautiful Notebook - I love this idea.

4) Cheddar Cheese Bread - Anything with cheese looks good to me.

5) Re-Fashioning a Thrifty Skirt - I wish I was this creative.

6) Lasagna Roll-Ups - These sound great.

7) Quick Tip Packing - Great tip to use, making packing for a trip a little easier.

8) When Art Collides with Toast - Great art project for kids of all ages.

REMINDER - FREE CHOCOLATE FRIDAY

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FAMILY SUMMER FUN - USING WHAT YOU HAVE - Part 3

My Screened In Porch

Payton loves to eat here. She finds it so fun and I enjoy it too. We have had dinner here 3 nights this past week. She also enjoys playing out here instead of inside. Luckily, we have a ceiling fan to keep us cool during these humid days we are having.

I have to admit....until last year, we never used our screened in porch.

Thought of the Day

"...Staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don't let anyone detr you from that."

Eartha Kitt

FREE Kiss My Face Shower Gel

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GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT - JUNE 27

Join families across America, give the TV a rest and spend the night with Mother Nature. Invite friends and neighbors to join. You can visit backyardcampout.org for further details.

We do plan to do this. I am not sure how well things will go with a 2 year old but I'm sure it will be fun.

FREE Quart of Glidden Paint

Glidden is offering a free quart of paint with your choice of color. Offer is available through 7/2/09, while supplies last. US residents only. Click here to order.

The site is slow but I was able to order mine this morning.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

Lots of goodies this week:

Soap Opera Digest

Woman's Day

Gardening Magazine

Address Labels

Emergen C Samples

Hallmark Birthday Coupon

Belk Coupons

FREE Bag of Doggie Treats

Did you get any goodies this week?

Thought of the Day

Take a moment to give thanks and pray for every solider serving our country.

FREE SAMPLES FROM WAL-MART

Click here for your FREE Sample of Nature Made Liquid Softgel Triple Flex.

Click here for FREE samples from Stayfree.

SUMMER FUN - USING WHAT YOU HAVE - Part 2

Inexpensive Toys


I now have a toy box in the garage of fun toys that Payton can play with outside. Several items I have picked up at the Dollar Store or yard sales. Having toys handy has been very helpful in keeping her busy while I do a little yard work, cook on the grill, or just sit and relax.

Thought of the Day

Thank you to everyone who visits my blog and leaves comments.

SUMMER FUN - USING WHAT YOU HAVE - Part 1

I have many things around my home that we do not use often. I am making a great effort to change that. I feel very blessed to have the things that I do have. My goal this summer is to really use and enjoy what we have instead of spending money for things that we really don't need to have family fun at home.

Swing Set

So far it has the been so worth the money. Payton asks to swing every day. It doesn't matter the time or what the weather is like. She wants to "ing" and "swide". If I tell her no its raining, she will begin to sing......

Rain, Rain
Go Away
Come Again Another Day
Payton wants to "ing"

Thought of the Day

Upload prayer, download peace.

FREE SAMPLE OF NESCAFE COFFEE

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Multi-Uses Items for Spring Organizing

It is almost that time of year again to start spring cleaning. It is also a great time to organize cluttered areas of your home. Here is a list of items that you can use to organize that you already have around your home. By using items you are have, you will save yourself some money.

Shoe Boxes
Ziplock Bags
Jars
Baskets
Buckets
Plastic Food Storage Container
Check Boxes - I use these often
Inexpensive Laundry or Tote Bags


Do you have any other item syou use to organize that you did not have to buy?

Thought of the Day

"So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbably, and ... soon they become inevitable."

Christopher Reeve

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY