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

What is Real Chocolate Relief?Mars only uses Real Chocolate—that means it’s made with 100%, pure cocoa butter. Come back to http://www.realchocolate.com/ every Friday through September to get a Free* Real Chocolate coupon for your favorite Mars brand. If it’s Mars, you know it’s Real Chocolate.Giveaway starts at 9am EST every Friday.

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

Click here to order.

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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.

Thought of the Day

Happiness depends upon ourselves.

FINALLY FRIDAY

It's my favorite day of the week again! TGIF


I hope everyone has had a great week. My week has been great but it has been so long. I didn't think Friday would ever get here.

I have 2 things on my to do list this weekend besides the "norm". I am sharing this with you hoping it will help me get it accomplished. I need to scrapbook and start on my "free table" (I'll share the free table with you its complete).

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

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week

1) Brooke's Chocolate Triffle - For a chocolate lover like myself this sounds awesome.

2) My Favorite Zesty Chicken Marinade - I am definitely going to try this.

3) Recession Proof Baking Tips - Great tips to consider.

4) 10 Low Cost Ways to Keep the Kiddies Entertained This Summer - Awesome list and I am going to make a Boredom Jar for Payton.

5) Nine New Uses for Newspaper - Great list of things that I never thought of.

6) Light Weight Blocks for Toddlers - I would have never thought of this.

7) Creative Uses for Old Paint Cans - Reusing items to create something else is one of my favorites.

8) 8 Ways to Set the Mood for Outdoor Celebrations - I already do 2 of the 8 so I have 6 new things to try.

Bath & Body Works - Semi Annual Sale

Thought of the Day

The rays of happiness, like those of light, are colorless when unbroken.

Henry W. Longfellow

FREE Glade Scented Oil Candle Tin - First 10,000 to Respond

First 10,000 to respond will receive a FREE full size New Glade Scented Oil Candle Tin from SC Johnson - Right at Home. Click here to sign up and receive your free sample.

What Did You Get for FREE This Week?

Mailbox goodies this week:


Working Mothers Magazine
Dove Shampoo and Conditioner Samples with Coupon
FREE Issue of Soap Digest
2 Mars Coupons for FREE Candy
1 Oscar Mayer Coupon for FREE Item
Babiesrus Coupons

FRIDAY JUNE 5 - NATIONAL DONUT DAY!

Krispy Kreme is giving a away FREE Donuts to each customer, no purchase necessary. To find a participating store near you, click here.

Dunkin Donuts is also giving away free donuts to customers but you have to purchase a beverage to qualify. To find a participating store near you, click here.

TGI Friday - Coupon

Click here to print a coupon for Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree. Expires 6/22/09

Thought of the Day

You're happiest while you're making the greatest contribution.

Robert F. Kennedy

Receive a FREE sample of Lea & Perrins Thick Classic Worcestershire Sauce and Jack Daniel's Barbecue Sauce. Click here to order.

Interesting/Useful/Fun Website

ImageChef.com

A website to use to create free animation pictures for your blog like the one here. Another example to create - photo frames.

WANT TO TRY SCRUBBING BUBBLES AUTOMATIC SHOWER CLEANER

The one thing I hate to clean more than anything else is a shower or tub. I have been thinking about trying the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. Here is a $7 coupon - Expires 6/26/09. There is also a Money Back Guaranttee if you are not fully satisfied. The refund form is available here.

Have you tried this? If so, what is your opinion?

AMC THEATERS - $1 SUMMER MOVIE CAMP

Wednesday - June 17 - August 5 - $1 movies at AMC theaters.

Click here to find a theatre near and for more movie information.

Thought of the Day

There is more to life than increasing its speed.

Mahatma Ghandi

HEAVENLY COCONUT CAKE

Ingredients:

1 (18 -1/4 oz.) box white cake mix
1 (140z.) Can Eagle Brand Milk
1 (15oz.) Can Coco Lopez (Cream of Coconut)
1 (8oz.) Container of Cool Whip
2 Cups of flaked Coconut

Bake the cake following the box directions for a 13 x 9 pan. After cake has cooled punch the cake with a fork all over the top. In a small bowl, mix the Eagle brand milk and Cream of Coconut. Pour the milk mixture on top of the cake. After the mixture has been absorbed in the cake, spread cool whip on top and cover with the coconut. Refrigerate.


This recipe is heavenly. I think its better to refrigerate overnight before serving.

FREE Homemade Simple Coupon Booklet

This coupon booklet P&G is now available again. This is always filled with great coupons and a coupon for a FREE item. Click here to request.

Thought of the Day

Happiness is not a matter of events, it depends up on the tides of the mind.

Alice Meynell

WAYS I SAVED MONEY IN MAY

- Reduced my satellite bill - $15 a month
- 4 FREE Dinners from KFC
- No heat or A/C for 14 days
- Took Payton's Easter pictures myself. Order FREE 5 x 10 from Walgreens along with Family Pack and saved at least $50
- Used Coupons for every shopping trip.
- Used deodorant samples all month.
- Used 8 FREE Pull Up samples this month that I have been saving.
- Took 3 surveys to earn cash.
- Read all email from Mypoint to searn point towards gift cards.
- Read all emails from Inbox Dollars and took surveys to earn cash.
- Planted a FREE pack of perennial seeds last year and they all came back this year. I moved them to other flower gardens to prevent from having to buy new flowers.
- Planted a small garden to have fresh vegetables this summer.
- Used 3 B1G1F coupons when dining out this month.
- I am currently preparing for a yard sale in June. I have gathered all items together now I just need to schedule the day.