Mom Made Healthy Pledge 2014

Have you made your resolution yet?  Staying away from coffee?  Taking cheese out of your diet or increasing physical activity? It’s not always that easy as it seems.

In the spirit of new beginnings, we invite you to participate in the "Mom Made 2014 Healthy Pledge"! This Healthy Pledge is about committing to simple and easy changes that will benefit you and your whole family now and in the future!

Whether this pledge is a reaffirmation of your commitment, or a radical shift in how you approach feeding your family, Mom Made vows to be here to support you and bring you on a healthy path!
To take our pledge, simply visit www.MomMadeFoods.com and you will be rewarded with a free coupon, good towards any healthy Mom Made Munchie.  In addition, you'll receive tips on raising healthy kids and find recipes and links to nutrition resources on our website and Mom Made blog.

Mom Made cares deeply about children's health and nutrition, and we pledge to do our part to make positive changes.  It's not a New Year's resolution; it's what motivates us every day at Mom Made!

Wishing you a healthy, delicious and fun 2014!


Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I did receive free product samples for sharing this.  No other compensation was received.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 1/5-1/11

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:

Bayer Contour Next or Next EZ Blood Glucose Monitoring System - $10
Receive $10 ECB
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1 

Pedia Care Cough & Congestion, Multi-Sympton Code, Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever - $5.99
Receive $5 ECB
Use $2 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE after coupon and ECB
Limit 1

Mars Chocolate Singles - .75 each
Use .75/1 coupon printing at CVS coupon machine
Final Price - FREE after coupon

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:

Nice! Grade A Eggs 1 Dozen - .99

Butterball Turkey Bacon - .99 

i-Cool +D Menopause Relief - $10
Receive $10 RR
Final Price - FREE after RR 

Bayer Contour Next Blood Glucose Monitor Original or EZ - $10
Buy 1, Receive 10,000 points
Use $5 printable coupon
Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and points

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Estroven Mood & Memory - $11
Receive $11+UPR
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1 

i-Cool or Estroven Maximum Strength - $16
Receive $16 +UPR
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1 

i-Cool+D - $24
Receive $24 +UPR
Final Price - FREE
Limit 1 

3 of My Favorite Thrifty Pins This Week

Here is a list of 3 of my favorite thrifty pins this week:

 Taco Soup - This is what I plan on making this week.  Can't wait. Sounds wonderful.

Mozzarella Pepperoni Bread - This looks wonderful.

No Bean Chili - My husband loves chili but with no beans.  I would love to try this new recipe.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Cheeseburgers, Homemade Fries

Tuesday - Lasagna, Salad, Bread

Wednesday - Pork Chops, Oven Potatoes, Slaw

Thursday - Homemade Taco Soup in Crockpot, Italian Bread

Friday - Homemade Pizza

Saturday - Dinner out with a Gift Card and Coupon - Christmas Gift 
  
Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open because DH likes to cook! 


You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

FREE Sample of Tums Refreshers

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Thrifty Tips to Stay Organized and Prepare for Your Taxes

At the beginning of every year, I always do 2 things to help me stay organized for the year.  The 1st thing is make me a folder for my taxes.  I pull everything out that I have saved throughout the year for my taxes and place it in the folder.  Then, I put this folder in a convenient spot so when something comes in the mail I can drop it in the folder until I am ready to do our taxes.

The second thing I do is update my bill paying binder.  I make a payment sheet for each month showing every bill and when the bill comes in the mail I can enter in the amount and when its due so that I can stay on budget and also make sure every bill is paid on time.  I DO NOT want to pay late fees.  I also clear out all the things that I no longer needed from the previous year.  This is where I store all bills, payment books, address labels, letter opener, and stamps.  When it is time to pay bills I can pull out my binder and I have everything I need.  I have used this method for 4 years now and it helps me stay organized and I always know where everything is.  Also, if dh ever wants to see a bill he knows where to find it. 

Cash4Books - Earn an Extra 10% in January

Visit Cash4Books.net, sell 4 or more books, enter bonus code - NewCash14 to activate your 10% bonus.  Ship at no charge and get paid for your books and earn an extra 10%.

 Follow these 3 easy steps to get an extra 10% cash for your books:

1. Visit Cash4Books.net and sell 4 or more books. 
2. During checkout, enter bonus code NEWCASH14 to activate your bonus.
3. Ship for free & get paid for your books. PLUS your 10% bonus. 

Offer expires January 31, 2014.

A great way to get rid of some clutter and make some extra money.

Curves - 1 Week For FREE

 

Start your new year off right.  Click here to take advantage of a week free at Curves.

FREE Sample of Prilosec OTC

 

Register and receive a FREE sample of Prilosec OTC.

New Coupons Available

Great coupons are available.  Print them while you can.

Thought of the Day

"What the new year brings to you depends a great deal on what you bring to the new year."

Vern McLellan

Thought of the Day

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!  

I will not be blogging the rest of the week.  I plan on spending my time with family and close friends.  I will return on Monday.

U. S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade - Creating Better Moments with Apps

Its almost here!  Less than 24 hours to Christmas Eve!  Its that time to celebrate the season with your friends and family.  Make those memories that will last a lifetime.

I have been looking forward to using my Samsung Galaxy S4 apps to capture those special moments to cherish forever.  I can also share these moments with friends and family just by hitting a few buttons on my phone.  Mobile devices help us communicate more frequently, share experiences immediately, and generally enrich the quality of our relationships. Whether at home or on-the-go, U.S. Cellular is providing the tools needed to help consumers create, discover, enhance and share life’s Better Moments with their families.

I plan on taking lots of pictures and recording my beautiful childrens faces when they come downstairs on Christmas morning.  Their precious sleepy faces full of excitement seeing their new toys and gifts from Santa.   I will be using Vine and Instagram for all of my pictures and videos.

You can use can Vine and Instagram with friends and family to share the following:

• Share holiday recipes. Let your friends and family see the behind-the-scenes work as you whip up your favorite holiday meals or desserts. Recipes on Vine and Instagram often show preparation or presentation tutorials. You can take your followers through step-by-step directions so they can try it on their own. 
• Send holiday messages. Calling your loved ones is always important, but try mixing in personalized Vine or Instagram videos you can send and tag them in. With access to U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide network, you can upload and share your greetings quickly, even if you’re away on a holiday vacation.
• Show off holiday lights. Bring the photos of holiday lights strung around your home or neighborhood to life by making a video of them. You could start a time lapse video of you putting them in place or showcase any special effects.
• Follow hashtags for promotions. There are a number of brands that utilize Vine and Instagram to promote their products or specials, especially around the holidays. Search for their verified accounts and see what they have to offer. Some brands even ask their users to create videos based on one of their hashtags, so they can select winners to claim prizes.

Holiday Gift Guide -

• Gift Under $25 – Accessories are essential for your smartphone or tablet. A case, shell, skin or travel charger makes a great stocking stuffer. Examples include the Ballistic LS Jewel Gel Skin in purple or grey.
• Gift Under $50 – Gift a U.S. Cellular Bluetooth Headset for the multi-tasker who’s constantly working to do more.
• Gift under $100 – Gift the Griffin TC Monster Truck for the adventurer in your life, you can control the truck with a virtual dashboard or tilt your device to steer. 
• iPhone 5s or 5c – the new iPhone is one of the hottest tech gifts this shopping season. U.S. Cellular offers iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c the most colorful iPhone yet. Use your iPhone to connect with family and friends this holiday season by taking photos with the advanced iSight camera system and video chatting via and FaceTime.

Links that Help Facilitate Better Moments

• iPhone 5s: http://goo.gl/J3DbYW
• iPhone 5c: http://goo.gl/BWMRGp
• iPad Air: http://goo.gl/ZnaWJl

Disclosure:  I am a compensated member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade.  All opinions are my own.

Menu Planning Monday

Monday - Chicken Parmesan, Salad

Tuesday - Christmas Eve Dinner with my In-Laws!

Wednesday - Christmas Day Dinner at my moms!

Thursday - DH's Birthday Dinner at Home - We are having whatever he wants!

Friday - Leftovers

Saturday - Cheeseburgers, Homemade Fries 
  
Sunday - I try to leave Sunday open because DH likes to cook! 


You can find other great weekly menus at Menu Planning Monday at Organized Junkie!

Thrifty Christmas Gifts Series - Gift #5

People of all ages are wearing scarves including myself.  I found an awesome deal this year on nice scarves and purchased several for gifts and added a couple to my gift closet.

Dollar General has scarves for just $5.  I was able to find prints, stripes, and solid colors.  If you are looking for a last minute thrifty gift, check out your store.  I was able to purchase mine for $4 each.

Purchased:
5 - Scarves at $5 each = $25
Used $5 off $25 purchase coupon
Final Price - $4 each

Rudolph Foods Pork Rind Appreciation Day

Rudolph Foods, the world’s largest manufacturer of pork rinds, has announced its Third Annual Pork Rind Appreciation Day campaign. Celebrated on the biggest football day of the year, and on the first Sunday of February, Pork Rind Appreciation Day was cemented as an annual event after the pork rind leader secured hundreds of thousands of consumer votes, as well as political designations.  Matched each year with charitable support, Rudolph Foods will again support the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides medical and financial assistance to former National Football League (NFL) players in dire need. 

Between now and the big game, $.10 of the purchase of all Rudolph Foods branded products will support the organization’s assistance fund (up to $15,000). The campaign is also matched with several opportunities for consumers to play along for chances to win football parties, pork rinds and other prizes to celebrate pig skins and pig skins together.

As part of the 3rd annual campaign, Rudolph Foods is further encouraging lovers of pork rinds to help make the six month campaign a success by visiting the brand’s web site at RudolphFoods.com/PorkRindDay. There, fans can vote for Team Spicy or Team Smooth as their favorite pork rind team. Team Spicy is lead by Super Bowl Champ, “coach” Dennis McKinnon and home to all the Hot & Spicy flavors of the Rudolph Foods family of brands. Team Smooth is lead by Hall of Famer, “coach” Lem Barney and home to all the classic and smooth flavors of the Rudolph Foods family of brands. Consumers will also be encouraged to vote for their favorite pork rind player. One winner will be chosen, at random, from the winning team and awarded the grand prize of $1,500 and one year supply of pork rinds and announced on January 7^th.

About Rudolph Foods:

Rudolph Foods Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest suppliers of branded and private-label snack products, is the world’s largest pork rind manufacturer. Awarded the title of 2010 Energy Saver, Rudolph Foods operates energy efficient plants in Ohio, Georgia, Texas and California, and is solely dedicated to providing its customers with sustainable, top quality products and the highest levels of customer service at the best price. For additional information, please call 1-800-241-7675, or visit www.RudolphFoods.com.

About Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund:

The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund (GGAF) is a non-stock, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing financial grants and ‘pro bono’ medical assistance to retired NFL players in dire need. The organization focuses on the humanitarian side of post-football related issues, which include coordination of social services to retired players who are in need due to a variety of reasons including inadequate disability and/or pensions. For additional information, visit www.GridironGreats.org.

PorkRindDay.com

RudolphFoods.com

Twitter.com/RudolphFoods

 Facebook.com/RudolphFoods

Pinterest.com/RudolphFoods

YouTube.com/RudolphFoods

Instagram.com/RudolphFoods

GridironGreats.org

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  I did receive free product samples for sharing this.  No other compensation was received.

My Favorite Drug Store Deals This Week - 12/22-12/28

Here is a list of my favorite deals at CVS this week:

Gillette Venus Razor - $5.99 

Receive $5 ECB

Use $3 coupon 12/15 RP 

Final Price - FREE plus overage after coupon and ECBs

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Walgreens this week:

Colgate Dental Care - $3 

Receive 2000 points

Use $1 coupon 12/15 SS 

Final Price - $1 each after coupon and points

Here is a list of my favorite deals at Rite Aid this week:







Select Sugar Free Candies - 2/$3

Use $1 printable coupon 

Final Price - .50 each 

Finesse Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers 2/$4 

Buy 2 - Receive $2 +UPR

Final Price - $1 each after +UPR

Limit 2

Nivea for Men Face Wash, Scrub, Lotion and After Shave - $4.99 

Buy 1 and Receive $2 + UPR

Use $3 printable coupon 

Final Price - FREE after coupon and +UPR

A. C. Moore Coupons

Click here to print this awesome coupon.

- 55% off any regular priced item - Valid 12/22-12/24