Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Finally Friday
I look forward to this day every week. Sometimes I feel like I am wishing my life way.
Tomorrow is Payton's birthday. I hope she has a great time. I'm sure I will share lots of pictures next week. My nerves from the birthday planning have remained calm this week. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be calm also.
Do you have anything exciting planned this weekend?
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday.
Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week
1) Ways to Cut Back on Your Electric Bill - I dread December and January bills.
2) CellFire - Free Coupons on Your Cell Phone - What will they think of next?
3) Everything you need to know about Coupons - Information, History - I found this very interesting.
4) Black Halloween Punch - A neat thing to have at Halloween or if you are having a Halloween party.
5) Suburb Sanity - One of my favorite blogs that I read daily. Debbie has some of the funniest stories.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thoughtful Thursday
Say a prayer for the troops. They are sacrificing their lives everyday to protect our country.
What did you get for FREE this week?
I have had an excellent week for freebies. I hope you have too.
$5 Chevron Gas Card
FREE Parenting Magazine
FREE Family Fun Magazine
FREE Redbook Magazine
FREE 24 count of COMMIT
FREE Pledge Multi-Surface Sample
FREE TV Guide Issue
FREE Beck's Bottle Opener
3 - FREE Mrs. Dash's Marinade
3 - FREE Betty Crocker Warm Delights
2 - FREE Knorr Sides
1 - Betty Crocker Sweet Potatoes Mix FREE
3 - Worchester Sauce FREE
$5 Chevron Gas Card
FREE Parenting Magazine
FREE Family Fun Magazine
FREE Redbook Magazine
FREE 24 count of COMMIT
FREE Pledge Multi-Surface Sample
FREE TV Guide Issue
FREE Beck's Bottle Opener
3 - FREE Mrs. Dash's Marinade
3 - FREE Betty Crocker Warm Delights
2 - FREE Knorr Sides
1 - Betty Crocker Sweet Potatoes Mix FREE
3 - Worchester Sauce FREE
What did you get for FREE This week?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thrifty Decorating Tip
Not only do I love to find great money saving tips by reading blogs and reading magazines, but you can often find tips on talk shows.I DVR 3 talk shows a day but only watch what is appealing to me. Some shows I delete and some I only watch bits and pieces.
Last week, I saw the neatest thing on Rachael Ray. KC does her decorating segments and she was doing a viewer's man room by decorating it with a Yankees theme. On 1 wall she did a picture of the Yankee stadium for almost nothing. I thought it turned out great and you can do it with any picture for FREE online. Click here to check it out. This would be awesome in a childs room.
Interesting/Useful/Fun Website
For all you bloggers, here is a neat website for you. Tickercentral has several tickers for you to add to your blog or website for FREE. I just added one last week.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tasty Tuesday - Sausage Balls
Ingredients:
1 lb. Sausage
1 lb. Hot Sausage
3 Cups Cheddar Cheese
3 Cups Bisquick
Mix ingredients together. You will have to use your hands to mix together. Roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
1 lb. Sausage
1 lb. Hot Sausage
3 Cups Cheddar Cheese
3 Cups Bisquick
Mix ingredients together. You will have to use your hands to mix together. Roll the mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
Monday, October 13, 2008
REDBOX - A great easy and cheap way to rent a movie!!
I have seen this on several blogs but haven't had a Redbox available in my area until last week to participate. If you have never tried Redbox click here to check it out. $1 a night rental, sign up for email alerts and receive a code for a FREE rental.
What a great and thrifty way to have movie night with your family.
Multi-Use Items - Eraser & Pin Cushion
Eraser = Pin Cushion
Pencil - Use on a stuck zipper. Rub both sides of a teeth. The graphite is a great lubricant.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
TRIPLE COUPON SUCCESS!!!
I finally made it to Lowes Foods today. I sure could tell that today was day 3 of triple coupon days. The shelves were bare in several places. I think I did very well considering I also purchased 2 packs of boneless chicken, 6 2-liters and 5 items without coupons.
Total Before Coupons - $70.66
Lowes Card Savings - ($ 18.57)
Coupon Savings - ($ 21.65)
OOP Total - $ 30.44
Payton had to be in the picture too!! :)
FINALLY FRIDAY
I'm so glad today is FRIDAY!! Payton is sick again! I was out of work yesterday and I took a break from my blog to try and nurse her back to health. Hopefully, she will improve over the weekend.
Our annual Autumn Leaves Festival is taking place this weekend. We always go and enjoy the food, people, and browse the booths for great deals. I ususally find some gifts for Christmas. Hopefully, Payton will be feeling well enough to go Saturday.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!!
Oprah's Money Saving Hints
Oprah had a great show Wednesday with great money saving tips. The Thrifiest Family in America was also there. If you missed her show Wednesday, you check out the highlights here. Several great ways to save money.
Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week
1) Neat ideas for wrapping a gift - Now will I take the time to do this?
2) Frugal Christmas Gift Idea - For someone who leaves plants.
3) How to Start the "BOO" in your neighborhood - I have never heard of doing this but what a neat idea.
4) Frugal Fire Safety - Everyone needs to read this.
5) Decorating with Your Own Stuff - This could save you money.
What Did You Get for FREE This Week?
So far this week I have received:
FREE Secret Platinum Deodorant
Coupon for FREE Campbells Soup
Smuckers Uncrustable from Psssst
Today, I am heading to Lowes Foods for Triple Coupons!! I'll update with pictures later.
FREE Secret Platinum Deodorant
Coupon for FREE Campbells Soup
Smuckers Uncrustable from Psssst
Today, I am heading to Lowes Foods for Triple Coupons!! I'll update with pictures later.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
LOWES FOODS - TRIPLE COUPONS FOR 3 DAYS!!
I had this great surprise in my email this morning!!! I can't wait to go through my coupons!! I'm so excited. I'll let you know my great deals I find.
Thrifty Idea for Personal Organization
I finally found what I was looking for..... Over the weekend, I purchased this notebook as a filler item for $3.19 at CVS. (I actually got it for less than that with my coupons.) The picture shows a 7" x 5" but I got a 9.5" x 6.5". The notebook includes a double pocket on the inside to hold notes which is exactly what I have been looking for.My purse had become a coupon/note/grocery list mess. I have now cleaned my purse out and listed all my notes for my blog, my grocery list, and made my Christmas list in my new favorite notebook.
It was well worth the money to me and I feel so organized having everything in one place.
Do you have something similar that helps keep you organized??
Interesting/Fun/Useful Website
Cashforlaptops.com
Do you have old laptops laying around? Would't it be nice to get some cash for it? Click here to check out this website. Your old laptop may be worth something.
Do you have old laptops laying around? Would't it be nice to get some cash for it? Click here to check out this website. Your old laptop may be worth something.
Thought of the Day
Be patient with yourself. Given enough time and effort, anyone can learn pretty much anything.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tasty Tuesday - Baked Potato Soup
This is one of my favorites.
Ingredients:
2/3 Cup of Butter
2/3 Cup of Flour
7 Cups of Milk
4 Large Baking Potatoes (I use Frozen Shredded Potatoes)
4 Green Onions, Thinly sliced
10 to 12 Strips of Bacon, Cooked, Drained, and Crumbled
1-1/4 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup of Sour Cream
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add potatoes and onion. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until soup begins to bubble. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Add remain ingredients; stir until cheese is melted.
I always serve the bacon on top of my bowl of soup along with some cheese.
Ingredients:
2/3 Cup of Butter
2/3 Cup of Flour
7 Cups of Milk
4 Large Baking Potatoes (I use Frozen Shredded Potatoes)
4 Green Onions, Thinly sliced
10 to 12 Strips of Bacon, Cooked, Drained, and Crumbled
1-1/4 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup of Sour Cream
Salt
Pepper
Directions:
Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add potatoes and onion. Continue to cook, stirring constantly until soup begins to bubble. Reduce heat, simmer for 10 minutes. Add remain ingredients; stir until cheese is melted.
I always serve the bacon on top of my bowl of soup along with some cheese.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Multi-Use Item - Egg Carton
Thanks to Shannon at A Day in the Life of a Soccer Mom I have now found some new uses for my egg cartons.-Use as a paint palet
-A desk organizer for paper clips etc.
- Line the egg carton with fabric and it will make a great jewelry holder.
Do you have any other great uses?
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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