It seems like this couponing thing has grown. The economy has made it to where people are becoming more interested in learning how to save money on groceries. That seems to be the only place in the budget with the most wiggle room. I taught a couponing class for a frined's MOPS group & due to the postings on facebook there seems to be a lot of interest. So it looks like I will be taching couponing. Who knew this would turn into a business? The Lord works in mysterious ways.
I will also be creating a facebook profile for this account. I will now be posting deals I find under that name instead of my personal name so as to allow more people access to me. (My personal account is not a place for strangers to be...lol) So anyway look for me on FB soon.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Menu for week of 4/11-4/17
I just make a dinner menu plan as both kids eat at school & whoever is home either eats leftovers or sandwiches.
Monday- London Broil w/ veggies & salad
Tuesday- Bean Enchiladas (we try to go meatless at least once a week.)
Wednesday- Chicken Jambalaya
Thursday- Chicken Creole
Friday -Chicken Ettouffe
Saturday- Leftovers
Sunday- Broccoli Bread
Right now chicken is cheap in our area so we will be eating a lot of that.
Monday- London Broil w/ veggies & salad
Tuesday- Bean Enchiladas (we try to go meatless at least once a week.)
Wednesday- Chicken Jambalaya
Thursday- Chicken Creole
Friday -Chicken Ettouffe
Saturday- Leftovers
Sunday- Broccoli Bread
Right now chicken is cheap in our area so we will be eating a lot of that.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Coupon preview for sunday April 10, 2011
Ok guys there will be 2 inserts this week, a SmartSource & a RedPlum. Here is a link to check out all of the coupons that should be in Sunday's papers. Some of my favorites are:
I hope you find what you are looking for & remember if there are a good supply of coupons you are going to use consider buying 2 or 3 papers to start building your stockpile.
Happy Couponing!
- Folgers $1/1 any coffee, 3oz or larger (5/14)
- Hefty $0.55/1 any waste bags (6/30)
- Keebler $0.50/2 any packages or ready crust pie crusts any flavor, size, mix or match (6/5)
- Kraft Mayo or Miracle Whip Dressing $0.75/1 22oz or larger (5/8)
- Reddi-wip $0.35/1 (5/22)
I hope you find what you are looking for & remember if there are a good supply of coupons you are going to use consider buying 2 or 3 papers to start building your stockpile.
Happy Couponing!
Monday, February 28, 2011
This week
This week I plan on being busy as next week is a school holiday.
Today I plan on volunteering at my youngest's school. We are making shirts for their Mardi Gras parade on Friday. They will be the Krewe of Polka Dots. I think the kids will have a lot of fun with it. Tuesday I have some major shopping to do as there are quite a few deals out there. I spent some time yesterday planning these out. Wednesday & Thursday I hope to get some freezer cooking done & Thursday afternoon we have girl scouts & our cookies should be in. Friday morning is B's parade then this weekend I have to take C to a slumber party, B to a gymnastics party & fit in girl scout cookie booths at some point.
Interested to see how much actually gets accomplished. One can dream right?
Today I plan on volunteering at my youngest's school. We are making shirts for their Mardi Gras parade on Friday. They will be the Krewe of Polka Dots. I think the kids will have a lot of fun with it. Tuesday I have some major shopping to do as there are quite a few deals out there. I spent some time yesterday planning these out. Wednesday & Thursday I hope to get some freezer cooking done & Thursday afternoon we have girl scouts & our cookies should be in. Friday morning is B's parade then this weekend I have to take C to a slumber party, B to a gymnastics party & fit in girl scout cookie booths at some point.
Interested to see how much actually gets accomplished. One can dream right?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Oreo Truffles
I got this recipe out of a cooking magazine & made these. OH MY YUM! Are they ever good. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
Oreo Truffles
36 oreos (original) (I have used mint ones at Christmas & liked them)
One 8oz pkg cream cheese (at room temp)
Melting chocolate (white or chocolate…..not chocolate chips) (I use Almond bark)
Directions
Crush oreos into fine crumble….no large chucks then mix with cream cheese. I find it easiest to do this in a food processor. Roll into balls. Bigger than a marble but smaller than a golf ball. Place on plate that has wax paper on it. Refrigerate about 30- min to firm. Dip each ball in melted chocolate & place back on wax paper & put back in fridge till firm. Store in fridge until ready to eat.
I make them big enough for 2 bites….any bigger & it will kill you.
Don’t use double stuff or reduced fat or golden…..just get the plain original.
36 oreos (original) (I have used mint ones at Christmas & liked them)
One 8oz pkg cream cheese (at room temp)
Melting chocolate (white or chocolate…..not chocolate chips) (I use Almond bark)
Directions
Crush oreos into fine crumble….no large chucks then mix with cream cheese. I find it easiest to do this in a food processor. Roll into balls. Bigger than a marble but smaller than a golf ball. Place on plate that has wax paper on it. Refrigerate about 30- min to firm. Dip each ball in melted chocolate & place back on wax paper & put back in fridge till firm. Store in fridge until ready to eat.
I make them big enough for 2 bites….any bigger & it will kill you.
Don’t use double stuff or reduced fat or golden…..just get the plain original.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ending the morning stress.
So used to my morning were spent with me constanly on my daughter's case about being late for the bus. I felt like Big Ben. TWENTY MINUTES!! TEN MINUTES!! FIVE MINUTES!! NOW NOW NOW!!!!!
Now.....we no longer have that issue. And she has never missed the bus & I am not yelling. (Unless she just won't get up but thats another post all together.)
Do you want to know the secret to my success??? Ok.....I'll tell you.
A timer! Yes an inexpensive kitchen timer is my new BFF. I go into her room & wake her & start the 30 min count down clock. I hear it beep at the 10 minutes till, 5 minutes till & at the 0:00 marks. She can see just exactly how much time she has & it frees me from standing over her like the time nazi.
Now she is in 6th grade & this has worked well for us. I wish I would have started this sooner. I think by first grade at least they should be able to get the concept of count down time.
If any ready has any secrets for a smooth morning that they would like to share please feel free. I am always open to suggestions.
Now.....we no longer have that issue. And she has never missed the bus & I am not yelling. (Unless she just won't get up but thats another post all together.)
Do you want to know the secret to my success??? Ok.....I'll tell you.
A timer! Yes an inexpensive kitchen timer is my new BFF. I go into her room & wake her & start the 30 min count down clock. I hear it beep at the 10 minutes till, 5 minutes till & at the 0:00 marks. She can see just exactly how much time she has & it frees me from standing over her like the time nazi.
Now she is in 6th grade & this has worked well for us. I wish I would have started this sooner. I think by first grade at least they should be able to get the concept of count down time.
If any ready has any secrets for a smooth morning that they would like to share please feel free. I am always open to suggestions.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Money Saving Tip
We are all looking to save money. Well I am going to give you a simple way to save a couple dollars a month. Its quick, easy & free. Are you ready? Here it is.....
Clean out your car!
That's it. Yep.....just clean it out. You use more gas driving around a heavier car. So grab a empty laundry basket & a garbage bag & get to work.
I don't mean you have to get it showroom detail clean. (Of course you should get it as clean as possible because it will last longer)
Anyway....take out everything you don't need. Bring it inside & put it away. If its winter you probably don't need beach stuff. In the summer you can probably take out all of your heavy winter items.
Now that everything is out really evaluate what goes back in. I have a spare diaper bag for my little one with a change of clothes, wipes, juice & a spare unopened snack. I also have reusable shopping bags & a lost & found bag (for items left at my house) and little things like pen & paper. That's pretty much it. I try to clean out the car weekly. The less stuff you tote around the better your mileage will be. The better the millage the less gas you use & that's more money in your pocket.
Another advantage of weekly cleaning is you notice thing that need to be cleaned up or repaired. The better the inside of your car looks the better the resale value of your vehicle.
Happy Saving!
Clean out your car!
That's it. Yep.....just clean it out. You use more gas driving around a heavier car. So grab a empty laundry basket & a garbage bag & get to work.
I don't mean you have to get it showroom detail clean. (Of course you should get it as clean as possible because it will last longer)
Anyway....take out everything you don't need. Bring it inside & put it away. If its winter you probably don't need beach stuff. In the summer you can probably take out all of your heavy winter items.
Now that everything is out really evaluate what goes back in. I have a spare diaper bag for my little one with a change of clothes, wipes, juice & a spare unopened snack. I also have reusable shopping bags & a lost & found bag (for items left at my house) and little things like pen & paper. That's pretty much it. I try to clean out the car weekly. The less stuff you tote around the better your mileage will be. The better the millage the less gas you use & that's more money in your pocket.
Another advantage of weekly cleaning is you notice thing that need to be cleaned up or repaired. The better the inside of your car looks the better the resale value of your vehicle.
Happy Saving!
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