Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New Year's Resolutions
I don't usually make resolutions but this year I have decided to make a list of things I plan to do/change/or improve on. Wish me luck!
1) Plan a menu each week. I think this will save money but also it will end pity disagreements between my husband and I. We waste so much time trying to decide what to fix for dinner.
2) Pay off bills. I am starting the Debt Snowball by Dave Ramsey. I am on Step 2 of the Baby Steps. This will be hardest I'm sure.
3) I received some cash for Christmas and I have started me a "New Stove Fund". Anyone who would like to contribute, please let me know. LOL I am in desperate need of a new stove and I am going save enough cash to buy one. My husband doesn't know I am doing this. It's going to be my surprise.
4) Exercise more and lose a few pounds.
5) Get to work by 8:00 if not 5 minutes early every morning instead of 3-4 minutes after. :)
Thought of the Day
Think of anything you would like to change about yourself or your life in the new year. Figure out ways that will help you make those changes.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale
Now through December 31 - Signature Collection Lotion $3 Each
Now through January 11 - Signature Collection $6 Each or 3 for $15
January 1 - 11 - Wallflowers Diffuser Starter SEts and Refills $5
January 5 - 11 - Select Aromatherapy & True Blue Spa Cleansers and Moisturizers -$5
January 8 - 18 - Anti=Bacterial Collection 5 for $15 or 7 for $20
You may also find gift baskets marked 75% off. They usually go fast.
What To Do With An Unwanted Gift Card?
Click here to read.
I personally don't think I would ever have this problem but incase you do this could may give you some ideas.
Maria's Italian Chicken Pasta
This is a quick dish that I make often.
Ingredients:
1 Bottle Italian Dressing
2 Chicken Breasts
1 Bag Pasta (Elbow, Corkscrew, etc.)
Directions:
Cook pasta until tender and drain.
Cut up chicken into bite size pieces and cook.
Combine pasta, chicken, and dressing and serve.
I like to serve this with garlic bread and a salad.
Ingredients:
1 Bottle Italian Dressing
2 Chicken Breasts
1 Bag Pasta (Elbow, Corkscrew, etc.)
Directions:
Cook pasta until tender and drain.
Cut up chicken into bite size pieces and cook.
Combine pasta, chicken, and dressing and serve.
I like to serve this with garlic bread and a salad.
Monday, December 29, 2008
FREE Samples of Kerasol Foot Lotion
Click here to take the Kerasal Challenge.
- Fill out the form below to receive your free samples
- Use the samples we send you daily, and as directed, for 3 - 5 days on ONE foot only.
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- Use the samples we send you daily, and as directed, for 3 - 5 days on ONE foot only.
- At the end of the challenge, compare your “Kerasal foot” to your other foot.
Multi-Use Item - Plastic Cup
Punch holes in the bottom of a plastic cup to make a sifter to use. This will come in handy if you are wanting to sprinkle powdered sugar on top of a cake.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Thought of the Day
Merry Christmas to You!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with fun, family and lots of good food.
I will see you back online Monday!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Thrifty Tips to Prepare for Christmas
Katie at Three Blondes and a Redhead has a great post on some pre-Christmas organization tips. Click here to read. I am definitely going to find a few minutes in my busy Christmas Eve to prepare for all of Payton's gifts.
Interesting/Useful/Fun Website
Uexchange.com - Trade Anything, Pay Nothing. U-Exchange is the Largest Free Swap Site on the net that specializes in every type of trade. There are no membership fees, barter currencies or commissions taken on trades. It's Free to contact, post and trade with other members.
This site reminds me of the movie The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. The 2 girls exchange homes for a vacation and there lives completely change.
This site reminds me of the movie The Holiday with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. The 2 girls exchange homes for a vacation and there lives completely change.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
TASTY TUESDAY - REINDEER COOKIES
I "made" these last night for Payton's play school Christmas party. They are so cute and so easy.
Ingredients:
Nutter Butter Cookies
Pretzels
Icing
Mini M&M's
Tube of White Icing
Use the icing to assemble the cookies as shown in the picture.
I found this in Family Fun magazine.
JCPenny's Trip - Christmas Present to Myself
I received another $10 gift certificate last week. I average about 6 a year and always look forward to what I can find for nothing. I think I did great on this trip.
Regular Price - $23.00
Mark Down Price - $ 11.49
JCP Gift Cert. - ($10.00)
Total OOP (including tax) $ 1.59
Monday, December 22, 2008
THRIFTY CHRISTMAS FUN
Saturday was a fun-filled day that costed us a total of $10. First, we took Payton to see Santa at a specialty store downtown Mount Airy. She was so happy to see him. She went right up to him, crawled in his lap, told him her name and smiled for the camera. I took the picture so it made it free plus I got (4) FREE 8 x 10's from Walgreens using my account and my husbands. There was a craft area for kids so she colored her a picture. Free snacks was also available so she got a cookies and punch before she had to tell Santa bye. Then, we took a wagon ride through the downtown area. She loved that too. Her face just lite up when we took off. Afterwards, Payton got to pet the horses and she was extremely thrilled with that. We had so much and hopefully we have started a new family tradition.
Multi-Use Item - Christmas Garland
Every year I hang garland on my mantle. This year I came up with a new thrifty tip. I needed some napkin rings. I didn't want to buy anything so I started going through some decorations that I did not use this year. I came across some extra garland. This is what I came up with.
I got out my wire cutters and cut a piece of garland off to wrap around the napkin.
AND THE WINNER IS......
The winner of the $10 Papa John's Gift Card is:
#77 - Linda and Greg
Congratulations!! You have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Stay tuned for another giveaway next week.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
FINALLY FRIDAY
It's Friday again and what a week I have had. Hopefully, everyone in my family is completely over the stomach virus now. We definitely do NOT want that again!
I plan to take Payton to see Santa and her picture taken tomorrow. We are also going on a carriage ride through our small town we live in. Something our Chamber of Commerce is doing this year for the first time. I also have a couple of Christmas get togethers with friends this weekend that I am looking forward to.
Have a great weekend and I'll see you Monday!
WALGREENS - 2 FREE 8 X 10's
A Christmas Gift from Walgreens - FREE 8 x 10 Picture with Coupon Code FREEGIFT - Expires 12/20/08.
Enjoy!!
Plus, Heather at Freebies 4 Mom tells you how to get another 8 x 10 for FREE here.
Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week
1) Sephora Mistletoe Makeover - Thanks to Brandy at Savin Some for sharing this. This is a great thing to do if you are looking to have a little bit of fun.
2) Paper Snowflakes - A thrifty idea to use to decorate this year.
3) Hot Mocha Mix in a Jar - An inexpensive last minute gift idea.
4) 3 Ideas for Upgrading Your Bathroom on the Cheap - Excellent ideas.
5) The Importance of Giving - A great list of things to think about this holiday season.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
FREE or ALMOST FREE Christmas Gifts
Below is a list of items that I featured on my blog for FREE or almost FREE that I am giving as Christmas presents this year.
Christmas Cards - I purchased my Christmas cards this year with this deal and was very impressed.
Nike IPOD Carrying Case - Gift for my nephew.
Bath and Body Works - I have posted several times about getting items on sale along with freebies. I am giving several BBW items to playschool teachers, co-workers, and my MIL.
Coupon List - 3 items at Gymboree for less than $15.
Mypoints.com - 4 FREE Gift Cards
Below is a list of items that I found on other blogs:
FREE Callaway golf balls
Aeropostale Deal - 2 items for less than $10
Coldwater Creek- 2 Carry Bags for less than $15
Have you found any other great FREEBIES that you are giving as gifts this year? As you can see, it does pay to have a blog and to read other blogs with saving tips and ideas.
Christmas Cards - I purchased my Christmas cards this year with this deal and was very impressed.
Nike IPOD Carrying Case - Gift for my nephew.
Bath and Body Works - I have posted several times about getting items on sale along with freebies. I am giving several BBW items to playschool teachers, co-workers, and my MIL.
Coupon List - 3 items at Gymboree for less than $15.
Mypoints.com - 4 FREE Gift Cards
Below is a list of items that I found on other blogs:
FREE Callaway golf balls
Aeropostale Deal - 2 items for less than $10
Coldwater Creek- 2 Carry Bags for less than $15
Have you found any other great FREEBIES that you are giving as gifts this year? As you can see, it does pay to have a blog and to read other blogs with saving tips and ideas.
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