Here is what I'm thinking about doing for Sonday Sunday's in May: I think when I walk over to that bookstore today I will see if I can't find a great Devotional Book for me too and then I will use Sonday Sunday to reflect on what I've learned that week. What do you think? Not to take away from the Bible, by any means, just to do something different for a little while.
But for this first Sonday Sunday in May you are in for a real treat!!!! My friend Heather has agreed to let me post her article that she wrote for one of our local magazines. Can I just tell you that I have not been able to get her message out of my mind since reading it. What an awesome perspective and a great reminder of how even the tiniest of actions can have an eternal impact. Can't wait for you to read it.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Scrapbook Saturdays
I'm thinking I will have more blog FREE Saturday's in May. We'll see..................
Familytime Friday's
Learning Time- Well I am 99.99% sure Colby will be going to Kindergarten next year, soooo I'm thinking Learning Time over the next couple of months will be devoted to Kindergarten Readiness Activities for him. For Cohen, we are going to continue working on basic words, shapes, and colors.
Devotional Time- There is a bookstore nearby our hotel so I think I'll walk over and see if I can't find a new devotional time book for the boys. I'll let you know if I find anything that looks good.
Craft Time- I want to try to find a few more crafts that are age appropriate for Cohen this month.
Devotional Time- There is a bookstore nearby our hotel so I think I'll walk over and see if I can't find a new devotional time book for the boys. I'll let you know if I find anything that looks good.
Craft Time- I want to try to find a few more crafts that are age appropriate for Cohen this month.
Deal Alert
It's a New Month so that means there are new coupons at coupons.com found on my left sidebar. At the sidebar you'll find:
Several $1 off 1 of various Kelloggs Cereals
$1.50 off 2 Kashi Cereals and Bars
$1 off 1 V8
$3 off Huggies Pure and Natural
and as ALWAYS lots of Lice Coupons!!!! (what's that about?)
Several $1 off 1 of various Kelloggs Cereals
$1.50 off 2 Kashi Cereals and Bars
$1 off 1 V8
$3 off Huggies Pure and Natural
and as ALWAYS lots of Lice Coupons!!!! (what's that about?)
Deal Alert
Go here to print a $2 off 2 any Purrell Hand Sanatizer.
Target has trial size Purrell priced at $0.99.
Final Price: FREE for 2
I thought this was a timely deal alert in light of the current Swine Flu scare!
Target has trial size Purrell priced at $0.99.
Final Price: FREE for 2
I thought this was a timely deal alert in light of the current Swine Flu scare!
Thrifty Thursday
Deals, Deals, and more Deals that is what is in store for you in May. I hope to also add to our DRS couponing 101 series. We'll see.....................
To give you a taste of Thrifty Thursday in May I have scheduled a deal alert every 15 minutes during this hour on Super Saturday.
To give you a taste of Thrifty Thursday in May I have scheduled a deal alert every 15 minutes during this hour on Super Saturday.
Wildcard Wednesdays
I don't even know what is in store for Wildcard Wednesdays in May...... that's what makes it sooooo wild!
Tidy Tuesday- May Schedule
Here is the May Master Cleaning Schedule
Effective Dates (Tuesday - Monday); Zone; Supplies
May 5-11; Bathroom and Living Room; Windex, All-Purpose or Bathroom cleaner, Toilet Cleaner and Brush, Tilex or other soap scum and mold killer, Mr. Clean Dry Eraser, Swiffer Wet or mop, Dusting Spray, vacuum, paper towels
May 12-18, Office and Playroom, Windex, Dusting Spray, Electrical Appliance Cleaner, All-Purpose Cleaner or other Sanitizer, Swiffer Wet and Dry or mop and broom, vacuum, paper towels
May 19- 25; Outside, Garage, Laundry Room; All-Purpose cleaner, broom, mop, leaf blower (optional), windex, coins for the car wash, vacuum, trash bags, containers to sort: donate, garage sale, keep, etc., paper towels
May 26 - June 1; Kitchen and Dining Room; Windex, All-Purpose cleaner, Oven Cleaner (I have an older oven with no automatic oven cleaner), Turtle Wax (to shine sink), broom, mop or Wet Swiffer, vacuum, paper towels. Dusting Spray or Furniture Polish (ex. Pledge)
Effective Dates (Tuesday - Monday); Zone; Supplies
May 5-11; Bathroom and Living Room; Windex, All-Purpose or Bathroom cleaner, Toilet Cleaner and Brush, Tilex or other soap scum and mold killer, Mr. Clean Dry Eraser, Swiffer Wet or mop, Dusting Spray, vacuum, paper towels
May 12-18, Office and Playroom, Windex, Dusting Spray, Electrical Appliance Cleaner, All-Purpose Cleaner or other Sanitizer, Swiffer Wet and Dry or mop and broom, vacuum, paper towels
May 19- 25; Outside, Garage, Laundry Room; All-Purpose cleaner, broom, mop, leaf blower (optional), windex, coins for the car wash, vacuum, trash bags, containers to sort: donate, garage sale, keep, etc., paper towels
May 26 - June 1; Kitchen and Dining Room; Windex, All-Purpose cleaner, Oven Cleaner (I have an older oven with no automatic oven cleaner), Turtle Wax (to shine sink), broom, mop or Wet Swiffer, vacuum, paper towels. Dusting Spray or Furniture Polish (ex. Pledge)
May's Month of Meals
Looks like a Yummy Month, if you ask me.
Week 1
Chicken Pot Pie
Jennifer's Macaroni and Cheese with side salad
Frogmore Stew
Tacos with Refried Beans and Salsa
Crockpot Chicken and Rice with Green Beans
Week 2
Chicken Berry Salad
Spinach Lasagna
Crunchy Lemon-Dill Salmon with Rice and Green Beans
Kate's French Dip Sandwiches with Side Salad
Beef Kabobs with Rice and Side Salad with Grilled Asparagus
Week 3
Meatloaf with Mixed Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Mexican Chicken with rice and peppers and onions
Heather's Marinara with Spaghetti and side salad
Fish in Foil with Grilled Asparagus and Corn on the Cob
Hot Wings with side salad and Baked French Fries
Week 4
Pasta Fagioli and side salad
Whole Wheat Pancakes
California Roll Salad
Lean Hamburgers and Relish with Oven baked French Fries
Chicken Enchiladas with black beans and a side salad
Week 1
Chicken Pot Pie
Jennifer's Macaroni and Cheese with side salad
Frogmore Stew
Tacos with Refried Beans and Salsa
Crockpot Chicken and Rice with Green Beans
Week 2
Chicken Berry Salad
Spinach Lasagna
Crunchy Lemon-Dill Salmon with Rice and Green Beans
Kate's French Dip Sandwiches with Side Salad
Beef Kabobs with Rice and Side Salad with Grilled Asparagus
Week 3
Meatloaf with Mixed Vegetables and Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Mexican Chicken with rice and peppers and onions
Heather's Marinara with Spaghetti and side salad
Fish in Foil with Grilled Asparagus and Corn on the Cob
Hot Wings with side salad and Baked French Fries
Week 4
Pasta Fagioli and side salad
Whole Wheat Pancakes
California Roll Salad
Lean Hamburgers and Relish with Oven baked French Fries
Chicken Enchiladas with black beans and a side salad
Mealtime Monday
Mealtime Mondays in May will host a lot of new recipes plus some old favorites that have been requested to return to the menu. Each weeks' menu will continue to provide at least 1 crockpot dish, one vegy dish, and one fish dish. I hope to get better at remembering to post a "meals in review" post at the end of each week to give an honest critique of all the recipes. I would LOVE to get your feedback and/or suggestions for any recipe you might have tried.
Your Month of Meals Menu is scheduled to post very soon!
Your Month of Meals Menu is scheduled to post very soon!
Super Saturday
May is here! Can you believe it is already month 5 of 2009- my kids lives are going by soooo fast. Today's Super Saturday is coming to you LIVE from Las Vegas!!!! (ok, it's not really live I scheduled half of it before I left for the trip, but anyways....) The odds of this being a post packed day are good. I bet you'll be glad you stopped by. So let's roll the dice and get this party started!!!!
Sorry for the lame attempt to use Vegas lingo. If I wanted to give you a real taste of what Vegas sounds like to me it would be Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Here's a Mr. Linky to record your thoughts and your own plan for May. Just remember what happens on Mr. Linky STAYS on Mr. Linky! I'll stop.
Sorry for the lame attempt to use Vegas lingo. If I wanted to give you a real taste of what Vegas sounds like to me it would be Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Here's a Mr. Linky to record your thoughts and your own plan for May. Just remember what happens on Mr. Linky STAYS on Mr. Linky! I'll stop.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Any recommendations?
There is a bookstore located across from our hotel and I'm thinking about walking over there tomorrow and looking for a new devotional book for both me and the boys. I would love some recommendations! Is there any book you would suggest or even a favorite author? Thanks!
PS I can't remember my Mr. Linky password for this computer so if you aren't able to post a comment could you just email me your suggestion.
PS I can't remember my Mr. Linky password for this computer so if you aren't able to post a comment could you just email me your suggestion.
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli
I know it's not really soup season BUT the crockpot lady said this one tasted like Olive Garden's soup so I just couldn't wait until soup season rolled back around to try it.
Go here for recipe
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1/10th or recipe
Meal Plan: ~250 Calories, 2 meats, 1.5 starches, 2 vegetables
I am going to serve this with a side salad
Go here for recipe
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1/10th or recipe
Meal Plan: ~250 Calories, 2 meats, 1.5 starches, 2 vegetables
I am going to serve this with a side salad
Technical Frustrations
Can I just say I want to pull my hair out right now!!!! I am sooo frustrated:
#1 Poor Jodie she has done absolutely everything she knows how to do to get that video up and running but it just won't work. If you go to the party blog you will see that there are 2 videos that are uploaded but when you go to try to play them it won't run!!!! (Jodie you have my blessing to stop trying and get back to your own life- thanks again for all your hard work and effort)
#2 Last night I logged onto the party blog to see how many votes I had and was so sad to see I had a big fat ZERO. Then I learned that the link I gave you to vote did not actually go to the voting page, so I felt better. BUT I still haven't figured out where to send ya'll to vote! Arghhh
#3 I wanted to upload some pictures of my vacation to share with you today, and even had a clever little post to share BUT I can't figure out how to upload pictures on DH laptop. Double Arghhhh
Thanks for letting me share all of this with you.
#1 Poor Jodie she has done absolutely everything she knows how to do to get that video up and running but it just won't work. If you go to the party blog you will see that there are 2 videos that are uploaded but when you go to try to play them it won't run!!!! (Jodie you have my blessing to stop trying and get back to your own life- thanks again for all your hard work and effort)
#2 Last night I logged onto the party blog to see how many votes I had and was so sad to see I had a big fat ZERO. Then I learned that the link I gave you to vote did not actually go to the voting page, so I felt better. BUT I still haven't figured out where to send ya'll to vote! Arghhh
#3 I wanted to upload some pictures of my vacation to share with you today, and even had a clever little post to share BUT I can't figure out how to upload pictures on DH laptop. Double Arghhhh
Thanks for letting me share all of this with you.
Familytime Friday minus the Family
Hi DRSers today is Familytime Friday but I am no where near my family- sniff sniff. So instead of blogging about family time I am going to use today to catch you up on some stuff. DH is at his conference today so it is just you, me and the pool today. I should have lots of time to sit at the computer. But first, I think I'll go knock out some pool time. I'll be back soon.......
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Annual Budget Countdown
This week was the First Stockpile Creations Challenge and my original goal was to spend no more then $35 this week. Well........ I busted! I went over, but can I just say I got some really good deals and I haven't done the math yet but I think I am officially back on budget after this week. We'll see.............
Kroger trip 1
Spent: $35.51 on 34 items
Saved: $26.82
Kroger trip 2
Spent: $3.36 on 8 items!!
Saved: $14.47
Walgreens
Spent: $5.92 (on gift card so won't deduct from annual budget
Saved: $10.79
Dollar General
Spent: $0.75
I used my $2.50 off 1 Electrasol coupon from 4/19 inserts because they had a 12 pack for $3.00
Target:
Spent: $2.02 oop (I used a $5 gift card to pay for some of my purchase)
Saved: Hard to say because I also bought a swimsuit on sale so that was part of my savings. Note: The swimsuit is NOT part of my total spent. I also got back a $5 gift card for buying 5 special K products.
Total for week 17
Total Spent: $41.64
Total Saved: at least $41.29
Total Spent in 2009: $1619.23
Total Saved: at least $1358.02
Total Left for year: $3380.77
To be on budget for the year I needed to have spent no more then $1634.62 for the year. Well take a looky! Woopie!! Woo Hoo! Yippy Skippy! Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!! I AM BACK ON BUDGET FOR THE YEAR!!!!! Actually, I'm UNDER budget for the year!!!!!........................ ok I am calming back down. Pride comes before the fall....................
Kroger trip 1
Spent: $35.51 on 34 items
Saved: $26.82
Kroger trip 2
Spent: $3.36 on 8 items!!
Saved: $14.47
Walgreens
Spent: $5.92 (on gift card so won't deduct from annual budget
Saved: $10.79
Dollar General
Spent: $0.75
I used my $2.50 off 1 Electrasol coupon from 4/19 inserts because they had a 12 pack for $3.00
Target:
Spent: $2.02 oop (I used a $5 gift card to pay for some of my purchase)
Saved: Hard to say because I also bought a swimsuit on sale so that was part of my savings. Note: The swimsuit is NOT part of my total spent. I also got back a $5 gift card for buying 5 special K products.
Total for week 17
Total Spent: $41.64
Total Saved: at least $41.29
Total Spent in 2009: $1619.23
Total Saved: at least $1358.02
Total Left for year: $3380.77
To be on budget for the year I needed to have spent no more then $1634.62 for the year. Well take a looky! Woopie!! Woo Hoo! Yippy Skippy! Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!!! I AM BACK ON BUDGET FOR THE YEAR!!!!! Actually, I'm UNDER budget for the year!!!!!........................ ok I am calming back down. Pride comes before the fall....................
Deal Alert- Kroger
Warning: I did these match-ups without my coupon box (yes, that's right I did not bring my coupon boxes with me on vacation. I just felt that if my kids didn't get to go with me, neither should my coupon boxes. I do miss them though............... my kids, not the coupon boxes!) Anyways.... I did not get to verify the coupon amounts found in our region's inserts.
This week Kroger is having their BIG Case Sale again. This is exciting for those NONcouponers who still want in on a good deal. But for the couponer......well, we know that you can only use ONE coupon per case, and therefore might actually get a better deal when the item is sold separately. Regardless, here are just a few of the case deals I might consider:
Kroger Peanut Butter case of 12 on sale for $12
Final Price: $1 per jar
Bounty Basic Paper Towels case of 8 on sale for $5
Use $1 off 1 from 3/29 SS
Final Price: $0.50 per roll
Dole Fruit Cups case of 16 on sale for $7
There is a coupon in the 4/26 SS- unsure of amount
Final Price: less then $0.43 a cup
Eggo Waffles on sale for $2
Use coupon in 4/5 inserts- unsure of amount
Unsure of Final Price
General Mills Cereals on sale for $2
lots of coupons available from lots of inserts
Sorry not more help on this one
Avocados on sale for $0.99 each
Fresh Green Beans, and Zucchini on sale $0.99/lb
There is also a couple of deals only available Thursday through Saturday:
Florida Sweet Corn on sale 5 ears for $1
(I suggest grilling, yum yum)
Kroger OJ on sale for $0.99 (limit 3)
Oscar Mayer Wieners on sale $0.99 (limit 3) (I totally had to sing the song to know how to spell Oscar Mayer)
If wieners and hot dogs are the same thing then you could use $1 off 2 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $0.50 each
This week Kroger is having their BIG Case Sale again. This is exciting for those NONcouponers who still want in on a good deal. But for the couponer......well, we know that you can only use ONE coupon per case, and therefore might actually get a better deal when the item is sold separately. Regardless, here are just a few of the case deals I might consider:
Kroger Peanut Butter case of 12 on sale for $12
Final Price: $1 per jar
Bounty Basic Paper Towels case of 8 on sale for $5
Use $1 off 1 from 3/29 SS
Final Price: $0.50 per roll
Dole Fruit Cups case of 16 on sale for $7
There is a coupon in the 4/26 SS- unsure of amount
Final Price: less then $0.43 a cup
Eggo Waffles on sale for $2
Use coupon in 4/5 inserts- unsure of amount
Unsure of Final Price
General Mills Cereals on sale for $2
lots of coupons available from lots of inserts
Sorry not more help on this one
Avocados on sale for $0.99 each
Fresh Green Beans, and Zucchini on sale $0.99/lb
There is also a couple of deals only available Thursday through Saturday:
Florida Sweet Corn on sale 5 ears for $1
(I suggest grilling, yum yum)
Kroger OJ on sale for $0.99 (limit 3)
Oscar Mayer Wieners on sale $0.99 (limit 3) (I totally had to sing the song to know how to spell Oscar Mayer)
If wieners and hot dogs are the same thing then you could use $1 off 2 from 4/19 SS
Final Price: $0.50 each
Let the Voting BEGIN!!!
Ok all you DRSers I NEED YOU. Well actually I NEED your VOTE!!!!!! The Ford American Idol Sweepstakes starts today. Soooo here is how you can help me win that new 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid AND a trip to the American Idol Finale!!!!!!!- just go here and push that little "VOTE HERE" button. For every vote my houseparty gets I get entered into the drawing for the grand prize. And guess what?!?!?! You could win too!!!!!!! Yes that's right each voter gets submitted into their own sweepstakes for a chance at some cash prizes!!!!! WOW is that fun of what!!!!
Note: If you get to the party blog and have any trouble voting please let me know!!!!!
Please TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!!
PS While there you will notice that the video I told you about is still not uploaded. Poor Jodie says every time she tries to work on it it crashes her computer. I have that effect on things. Cross your fingers it will be up and running soon. And a BIG thanks to Jodie for trying and an even BIGGER apology for being so much trouble!
Deal Alert- Target
There are a bunch of new Target Printables available so go here to print as many as your heart desires.
Here are my top 5 picks for Target Deals this week:
Kashi Waffles on sale for$1.85
Use this $1.50 off 1
Final Price: $0.35- now that's a deal!
Update: I went to Target looking for the waffles and I couldn't find them.
Kraft Salad Dressings on sale $1.59
Buy 2 and use 2 $1.50 off 1 from 3/29 SS AND $1 off 2 target printable (print from link above)
Final Price: FREE plus possible overages
Note: These were priced more on the shelf but did ring up for $1.59
Buy 5 Special K Products and Get a $5 Target Gift Card
Special K Bars, cookies and crackers on sale for $2.39 each
Use $1 off 1 from 4/5 RP and/or go here to print a $1 off 1 coupon for Special K Crackers
Final Price: $1.95 for 5 boxes after 5 coupons and gift card
Target Baby Bodywash on sale for $1.25
Use $0.75 off 1 Target Printable
Final Price: $0.50
Ritz Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers on sale for $2
Use $1 off 1 Target Printable AND $1 off 2 from here
Final Price: $1 for 2 after coupons
Quaker Granola Bites (snack size found at register) for $1
Use $1 off 1 Quaker Snack Target Printable
Final Price: FREE
Visit here to see a complete list of Target matchups.
Here are my top 5 picks for Target Deals this week:
Kashi Waffles on sale for$1.85
Use this $1.50 off 1
Final Price: $0.35- now that's a deal!
Update: I went to Target looking for the waffles and I couldn't find them.
Kraft Salad Dressings on sale $1.59
Buy 2 and use 2 $1.50 off 1 from 3/29 SS AND $1 off 2 target printable (print from link above)
Final Price: FREE plus possible overages
Note: These were priced more on the shelf but did ring up for $1.59
Buy 5 Special K Products and Get a $5 Target Gift Card
Special K Bars, cookies and crackers on sale for $2.39 each
Use $1 off 1 from 4/5 RP and/or go here to print a $1 off 1 coupon for Special K Crackers
Final Price: $1.95 for 5 boxes after 5 coupons and gift card
Target Baby Bodywash on sale for $1.25
Use $0.75 off 1 Target Printable
Final Price: $0.50
Ritz Cheese or Peanut Butter Crackers on sale for $2
Use $1 off 1 Target Printable AND $1 off 2 from here
Final Price: $1 for 2 after coupons
Quaker Granola Bites (snack size found at register) for $1
Use $1 off 1 Quaker Snack Target Printable
Final Price: FREE
Visit here to see a complete list of Target matchups.
Deal Alert- Walgreens
Well the Easy Saver Rebate program is officially over. I am sooo upset- I thought I had one more week so I missed out on the FREE vitamins last week. Oh well......... Word on the net is that they are going to really amp up the RR program- only time will tell.
So here are my top 5 picks for Walgreen's deals this week:
Campbells soups are on sale for $0.59 with Walgreens Flyer coupon
Use this $1 for 2
Final Price: $0.09 each after coupons
Cutter Advance Insect Repellent (1 oz) for $2
Use this $2 off 1
Final Price: FREE
REGISTER REWARD
Ecotrin 45ct Tablets for $2, Get $2 RR when you buy 1
Use this $2.25 off 1
Final Price: FREE plus $2 in overage from RR
Rembrandt Toothpaste or Mouthwash for $5.99, Get a $5.99 RR when you buy 1
Final Price: FREE after RR
Nivea Body Wash for $4.99, Get a $4.99 RR when you buy 1
Final Price: FREE after RR
note: supposedly there is a $1 off 1 in the 4/19 RP but I sure couldn't find it!)
See thriftymama's post for more Walgreens match-ups
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