Thrifty Tip - Cleaning Your Drain

Pour 1/4 Cup of Baking Soda in the drain along with 1 Cup of Vinegar.

Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Flush with Pot of Boiling Water.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

Rememberthemilk.com


It is an online to do list that will send emails as reminders.

Thought of the Day

"All the money in the world cannot make you happy...so there has to be a balance."

Heidi Klum

FREE Sample of Starbucks VIA Ready Brew

Click here to order.

GIVEAWAY - YOPLAIT YOPLUS BLUEBERRY ACAI YOGURT GIFT PACK

Blueberry Acaí Yo-Plus is a creamy, fruit-flavored yogurt with live and active probiotic cultures that help regulate your digestive health year-round. Yo-Plus also is a good source of fiber, calcium and vitamins A & D.

I have 3 Yoplait gift bags to give away. Each winner will receive a coupon for a free 4-pack of Yo-Plus yogurt, Yoplait cooler tote bag, water bottle and a nutrition journal – great for keeping track of your health goals and eating habits.

HERE is a coupon for a 1.50 off a 4-pack of yogurt.

To enter, leave a comment (INCLUDE your email address) and let me know if you are trying to eat better this year and live a healthier life. Any encouraging ways you have found to work for you would be great to share.

The giveaway will close Sunday, February 22, at 9pm. The winners will be chosen and announced Monday, February 23.

FREE Sample of VIVA Paper Towels

Click here to order your FREE sample.

These are my all time favorite.

FREE Sample of Huggies Soft Skin Wipes

Click here to order.

Ramen Shrimp and Vegetables

Ingredients:

1 lb. Uncooked Peeled Deveined Medium Shrimp, Thawed
2 Cups Water
1 Package Oriental-Flavor Ramen Soup Mix
1 Bag Stir-Fry Vegetables
1/4 Cup Stir Fry Sauce



Directions:


Spray 12 inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook shrimp in skillet 3 to 5 minutes over medium-high heat. Cook until pink and firm. When done, remove from skillet and keep warm.
Heat water to boiling in same skillet. Break up noodles from soup mix into water; stir until slightly softened. Stir in vegetables. Heat to boiling and boil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender. Stir in seasong packet from soup and stir-fry sauce.

Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot. Then add shrimp.



Makes 4 servings.

Thought of the Day

"Each person must live their life as a model for others."

Rosa Parks

GOOD NEWS!! GOOD NEWS!!

My husband will be home in 2 hours. It has been 19 days since I have seen him. I can't wait to see how excited Payton will be when we get home this afternoon.

Multi-Use Items - Sheets

Extra sheets are a great item to have. I have used sheets to make no-sew window treatments, pillows, and tablecloths. If you are looking for a way to add something extra to a room, purchase or reuse a sheet that you already have along with no-sew tape and an iron. The possibilities are endless with what you can come up with.

GIVEAWAY WINNER

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Random Number Generator

Here are your random numbers:

73
Timestamp: 2009-02-16 03:22:47 UTC

Congrats!! The winner is Melanie!!

An email has been sent to Melanie. She has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Thanks to everyone who participated. I had more entries than ever before.

Thought of the Day

He who sows courtesy reaps friendships.

Thought of the Day

Eat a carrot or an apple before dinner and you'll feel full sooner.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !

FREE Subscription to Martha Stewart Living and Woman's Day

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FINALLY FRIDAY

It's Friday and I'm taking a vacation day today. ;o)
My husband's aunt has been visiting all week from Chicago and today we are going to take her to a local winery and she is going to come to our home for the first time. She leaves tomorrow and I wanted to spend some time with her. This is also the first time she has seen Payton so I wanted her to have a little more bonding (spoiling) time with her great - neice.

Matt is still on storm trouble. :( I did receive his 1st storm trouble check this week. :) Hopefully, he will be home soon. The money is great but my little girl asking for her daddy every day, 3 -4 times a day, is so sad.

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

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Ways to Creativity Recycle Brown Paper Grocery Bags - Check out these neat ideas.

2) Hanging Cheap Art Cheaply - I love this idea.

3) Closet Time Saving Tips - Great ideas for keeping an organized closet.

4) A Sweater Makeover - If I could only sew.

5) Homemade Butter - Something I may try.

6) Are you Raising Kids or Raising Adults - Things to think about and a list of items you should teach your children.

FREE Sample of Emergen-C

I saw this on TV last night. Click here to order your FREE sample.

Thought of the Day

Even if you're sure you're smarter, never let others know.

Walgreens - 3 Days ONLY!!

Thoughtful Thursday

Do you know someone who doesn't have a valentine? Give them a call Saturday and just say Happy Valentine's Day.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

I have had a great week for Freebies in the mailbox and getting free items shopping. Check out my list.


Sample of Luvs Diapers
Sample of Pampers Diapers with coupons (Payton used these for her babies)
FREE Lucky Magazine Issue
2 Home Made Simple Coupon Books with FREE Coupon for Cascade Rinse Agent
(I have no idea how I received 2)
4 American Greeting Cards
4 CVS Makeup Cotton Rounds
1 Coupon for a FREE 2-Liter Diet Dr. Pepper
5 Ricework Chips
1 Jeno Pizza Rolls
2 Hunts Tomato Sauce
1 Chef Boyardee Lasagna (Payton's favorite)
FREE TV Guide Issue
FREE Wonder Time Magazine
FREE Parenting Magazine
FREE Tide Sample
Coupon for FREE DelMonte Fruit
Coupon for FREE Suave Product
2 FREE coupons for AquaFresh Trial Size Toothpaste



What did you get for FREE this week?

Thought of the Day

No matter the problem, love is usually at least part of the answer.

UPDATE - ALWAYS CHECK YOUR RECEIPT

I emailed customer service at Lowes Foods Monday to inform them of the problems I had with my coupons on Friday. I just received an email letting me know that I would be receiving a $10 gift card in the mail.

I am so glad that there is still companies with great customer service and really want to make their customers happy.

15 Stores That May Not Make It in 2009

Click here to read.

The economy is very scary. What/who is going to be next?

Interesting/Fun/Useful Website - UPDATE

Freeshipping.org - I first told you about this website here but now I want to update you on their latest.

www.FreeShipping.org has just launched a few new features you might like. A visitor can now register and save retailers in "My Coupons" section and get email alerts once new offers are added to the retailer (he can also set the email frequency and format). They also added the ability for users to comment on each retailer sharing their experience.

FREE AquaFresh Extreme Clean Trial Size

Click here to register. You will need to click on Savings and Special offers on the top right of the menu bar. Register and print your coupon. You can print 2 coupons. Just hit your back button to print your second one.

Thanks for Freebies4Mom for sharing.

FREE 7 Day Pass to Bally Total Fitness

Bally Total Fitness - Free 7 day Pass Get started right! Start achieving your fitness goals and get a free 7 day guest membership.

Click HERE to receive.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

billshrink.com - Analyze your cell phone usage and hunt for a cheaper plan.

Thought of the Day

Buy fresh flowers just for you.

2 FREE Issues to Family Circle

Click here to order.

Hurry, this won't last long.

GIVEAWAY

STAINED GLASS BOOKMARK

It is simple to enter, just leave a comment

(make sure you include your email address)

telling me your last book or current book you are reading.

The giveaway will close Sunday, February 15, at 9pm.

A Winner will be chosen and announced on Monday, February 16.

Payton's Barney Breakfast Pizza

This recipe has nothing to do with Barney. I fixed this over the weekend and it just hit the spot. Payton (age 2) needs a little encouragement when it comes time to eat sometimes. When I fixed her plate Saturday morning, she immediately told that she didn't like it. I told her it was Barney's Breakfast Pizza (just made that up) and she ate 2 pieces.

1 Pizza Crust (You can use Crescent Rolls but I didn't have any)

4 Eggs (Beatened)

1 lb. Sausage

Cheddar Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

Onion (optional)

Green Pepper (optional)

Mushrooms (optional)

Bake the pizza crust for 6 minutes on 350°. Layer the pizza with sausage, eggs, and cheese (whatever the amount you prefer) and onion, green pepper, or mushrooms (your preference). Bake for 10 minutes until eggs are cooked.

Valentine's Day Special Menu

Anyone planning on staying home for Valentine's Day. Here is a Valentine's Day Special Menu. Click here for the recipes.

Thought of the Day

Live with passion.

FREE Glacial Cleansing Cloths

Click here for a FREE sample of Glacial Cleansing Cloth. They have a recent advertisement in More Magazine.

Multi Uses for Alka-Seltzer

1) Deep-Clean Vases - Fill vase with water and drop in 2 of these baking soda-rich tablets. Let soak for an hour to remove stains you can't reach.

2) Clean Toilet - Drop a couple of tablets in the toilet bowl. 20 minutes later do a quick scrub.

3) Make an All-Purpose Cleaner - Drop three tablets in warm water. Use to clean countertops, tubs etc.

4) Unclog a Drain - Drop a couple of tablets into drain. Run hot water for a few seconds. Let it sit for a few minutes.

ALWAYS CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS

After reviewing my receipt from Lowes Foods Friday evening, I noticed that one of my coupons for .75 did not double. Lowes also has ecoupons that you register to your card. I also noticed that one of my ecoupons for $1.00 did not show up. I have called the store and saved my receipt and I will going by there tomorrow for my refund of $1.50. They wanted me to come back Friday evening but I told them I would be by Monday afternoon since it is on my way home from work. I didn't feel like I should waste the gas to return Friday evening.

A couple minutes of time saved me $1.75.

GIVEAWAY WINNER

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:29
Timestamp: 2009-02-09 02:22:28 UTC

Congrats!! The winner is Precious!!

An email has been sent to Precious. She has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Thanks to everyone who participated.

Thought of the Day

When you're trying something new, recognize that mistakes and confusion are part of the process.

Thought of the Day

To get to know someone, ask about their childhood.

Thought of the Day

On the job, always dress like the people the next step or two up.

FINALLY FRIDAY

Well it is Friday again! It looks like I will be spending another weekend without my husband. He is now in KY still working on storm trouble. It may be a couple of weeks before he returns.

Payton just doesn't understand why her daddy isn't coming home. She knows he is working and she talks to him a couple of times a day but she still asks everyday on the way home if daddy will be there.

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

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