today ends the weekly specials at PriceCutter and we were all well enough to venture out into public with hopes of no one getting sick on the short ride.....
these all rang up half-price, so getting one should be fine also:
BOGO Best Choice Crackers (selection is few--mostly unsalted left), $1.95
BOGO Deli cut delimeat $4.00
BOGO American Beauty 16oz Pasta $1.70
I always have to check their reduced bakery rack and other items in the back by the bathrooms. I got $.79 hamburger buns and $.99 white sandwich bread as well as expired boxes of corn bread $.20/1.
ALSO on this discount shelving (I haven't tried MQ with these, so it's just a guess)--
Gillete Fusion Phenom razors $5
Use $4/1 {2/8 PG}
= $1
Always Infinity Pads (lg boxes--30+) $5
Use $1/1 {mailers/booklets/samples}
= $4
There was also some edge and gillette shaving cream, softsoap body wash, covergirl makeup, and much much more---none jumped out as extremely great freebies, but you never know!!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
voting
well, the people have spoken--kinda--2 people who have graciously viewed my blog have voted in my inky dinky poll (see the side panel)......
And, although I've been mostly blogging about the latest deals and keeping track of my shopping and deals here, I hear the outcry for more homeschooling and lapbooking......haha.....hardly an outcry, but whatever, right? Blogging's like a journal, right? A very public peek into someone's private life--their passions. Well, not exactly THAT public when you are itty bitty like me, but who knows!
So, I hear ya already--and I'll see what I can do.........
Us homeschoolers hesitate to blog about the bad times--we get enough of a bad rap from the "public". But you ever had a week where you don't touch the lesson plans? Or maybe a month? Ughh...Okay, it hasn't been a month, but it's really been hit and miss for a couple weeks now. There's a lot of life going on--My 8yo has chosen to take this "sick week" to read just about the years worth of read-alouds and any other book she can get her hands on. When I get around to writing those all down, I'm not sure I can fit 12 "hours" {i.e. lessons or chapters} into one day or not, but we'll see how the breakdown goes......what's amazing? The 6yo boy has listened and enjoyed most of these books as well!! Maybe dad's declaration that NO fun is to be had until the toy room is clean has contributed to their bookworm attack.........haha
Just FYI--the "No fun" declaration really just took away any outside of school activities, playdates, GameBoy, MP3players, and movies......we don't have a TV in the house, so that is a LOT for these kids--yet not enough to motivate them to clean on their own though......hmmmm....on to plan C, dad?!?!?
And, although I've been mostly blogging about the latest deals and keeping track of my shopping and deals here, I hear the outcry for more homeschooling and lapbooking......haha.....hardly an outcry, but whatever, right? Blogging's like a journal, right? A very public peek into someone's private life--their passions. Well, not exactly THAT public when you are itty bitty like me, but who knows!
So, I hear ya already--and I'll see what I can do.........
Us homeschoolers hesitate to blog about the bad times--we get enough of a bad rap from the "public". But you ever had a week where you don't touch the lesson plans? Or maybe a month? Ughh...Okay, it hasn't been a month, but it's really been hit and miss for a couple weeks now. There's a lot of life going on--My 8yo has chosen to take this "sick week" to read just about the years worth of read-alouds and any other book she can get her hands on. When I get around to writing those all down, I'm not sure I can fit 12 "hours" {i.e. lessons or chapters} into one day or not, but we'll see how the breakdown goes......what's amazing? The 6yo boy has listened and enjoyed most of these books as well!! Maybe dad's declaration that NO fun is to be had until the toy room is clean has contributed to their bookworm attack.........haha
Just FYI--the "No fun" declaration really just took away any outside of school activities, playdates, GameBoy, MP3players, and movies......we don't have a TV in the house, so that is a LOT for these kids--yet not enough to motivate them to clean on their own though......hmmmm....on to plan C, dad?!?!?
Shopping deals
Well, thanks to virus and cold city around here, i never got around to posting PriceCutter and Dillon's deals--and we haven't gotten to go yet, either, although we were en rout yesterday when my 3yo got hit by the stomach bug (or carsickness, but my bet is the bug the rest of us had).
Anyway--PriceCutter is having some great BOGO items that I PLANNED on doing a school trip with my 8yo dd and listing the prices to see if they really are great deals. I guess BOGO Best Choice crackers will be the only thing we stock up on from there, though :)
I'm searching the Walgreens ad for next week though and finding what I am sure to need/want.
Anyway--PriceCutter is having some great BOGO items that I PLANNED on doing a school trip with my 8yo dd and listing the prices to see if they really are great deals. I guess BOGO Best Choice crackers will be the only thing we stock up on from there, though :)
I'm searching the Walgreens ad for next week though and finding what I am sure to need/want.
- Royal Instant Pudding
WQ 4/$1 (remember the Amish friendship bread? it calls for pudding!! I'm pretty sure this is cheaper than Aldi's) - Colgate toothpaste $.99
(if you haven't used all your $1 MQ, you still can!) - Gilette Fusion Gamer Razor $8.99
(our Walgreen's has yet to stock this razor--has never had it YET)
Use $4/1 MQ {2/8 PG}
OOP $4.99, but receive $6 RR, profit $1.01 - Match the razor deal with a Venus Embrace for $8.99 or a Spa Breeze razor and matching cartridge set and get an additional $4 RR. I haven't figured up the matching MQs and best deal yet--but I know there has to be one, either that or they are just trying to get you to buy more and not be satisfied with an overage :) No other blogger I read has listed this yet...but be sure to check out others I reference to soon!
- Reynolds Wrap 20ft.
WQ $.89
Here's your chance to use up the $1/1 MQs you might have left--after you have a year's worth stocked up [or whatever your pantry will hold, share your abundance of foil with churches, friends, or other food banks/charities (Salvation Army, Carthage Crisis Center)] - One-A-Day Multivitamins
WQ $6/1, I believe the 60ct are usually $7.99
Use $1/1 MQ {1/4 SS or printable}
OOP $.99 - Tums $4/1 (there are other offers, buy $30, get $10 RR, but this is the one I could use, although I'm gonna keep checking to see what the best deal is for us)
Have to buy 8.......
Use 4 $1/2 MQ or 8 $1.25/1 {1/25}
OOP $20-$28, receive $10 RR, spending $10-$18 or $1.25 - $2.25/1 - Kraft Shells and Cheese 3/$5
$1/1 printable
If you can get 3 MQ, =3/$2, or $.66/1
If you just use 2 MQ, = $1/1 - Theraflu 2/$10
Use 2 $2/1 printable
Get $4 RR = FREE!! What timing!!! - Dr. Pepper, 7 up, Sunkist, or Canada Dry 2-liter, buy 4/$5
Get $2 RRs
4/$3 after RRs! or $.75/1
If you can use the free Q mailer for Diet Dr. Pepper, these will figure to $.44/1!!!
Check out Deal Seeking Mom for her list too.....
free baby gifts
Get a free baby blankie and toy here. Limited amount available--and no obligations besides giving them your shipping info and email.
Johnson's Baby Relief Kit This was more invasive--they make sure to tell you they are sharng your email. Then you have to complete like 6 more steps--making sure to scroll down and click "no thanks" on most everything. I have one email that I reserve for these type of offers. Not worth it for me--but it might be for you--anyone ever followed thru with a program like this?!?!
Johnson's Baby Relief Kit This was more invasive--they make sure to tell you they are sharng your email. Then you have to complete like 6 more steps--making sure to scroll down and click "no thanks" on most everything. I have one email that I reserve for these type of offers. Not worth it for me--but it might be for you--anyone ever followed thru with a program like this?!?!
Monday, February 16, 2009
My Walgreen's 2/15-2/21
Well, I have a few things that pop out and I want to get at Walgreens this week--what about you?Scanning the ad, I picked up on most of these deals, but then I searched Coupon Cravings, Deal Seeking Mom, Thrifty & Chic Mom, Bargain Briana, and Good or Free Deals to see what they had to say (and if I missed anything).
Kleenex 90 or 110 pack--buy 3 boxes
use Wag Q $.89
use MQ $.50/3 {2/8 KCStar inserts}
= $2.17/3 or $.72/1,
use Wag Q $.89
use MQ $.50/3 {2/8 KCStar inserts}
= $2.17/3 or $.72/1,
a decent deal considering we're giong thru the tissue like CRAZY!
Revlon lip color BOGO this week!!
It's also FAR, so buy Revlon Creme Lip gloss $9.99/2
Use 2 MQ $2/1 and $1/1 {2/8 KCStar}
OOP=$6.99; Receive $9.99 ESR, profit = $3.00
OOP=$6.99; Receive $9.99 ESR, profit = $3.00
Colgate 4.6oz. $.99
Use $1/1 MQ {Smart Market Mailers}
Use $1/1 MQ {Smart Market Mailers}
= $.01 overage!!!
{Note--I was notified the pdf $1.50/1 Colgate Q is a fraud, so I have discontinued use and would encourage others to destroy the file and printed Qs also}
{Note--I was notified the pdf $1.50/1 Colgate Q is a fraud, so I have discontinued use and would encourage others to destroy the file and printed Qs also}
Yes to Carrots Lip Balm .15oz --25% off this week!
Printer Cartridge Refills
black and color,
black and color,
only $5 with printable Wag Q thru 3/1/09
And don't forget, the Glade Deal!!!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Amish Friendship Bread
from www.armchair.com --they also have the starter recipe if you don't have a starter from a friend!!
Amish Friendship Bread
The Recipe
Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers.
Required Main Ingredient
1 cup live yeast starter
day 1:
Do nothing with the starter.
days 2-5:
Stir with a wooden spoon. {or smash in the bag}
day 6:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
days 7-9:
Stir with a wooden spoon. {or smash in the bag}
Day 10:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends. To the balance (a little over one cup) of the batter, add the following ingredients and mix well.
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
In a separate bowl combine the following dry ingredients and mix well:
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 - (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix and pour into two well greased and sugared bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Amish Friendship Bread Recipes and Variations Page
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #1
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #2
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #3
Amish Friendship Bread
The Recipe
Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers.
Required Main Ingredient
1 cup live yeast starter
day 1:
Do nothing with the starter.
days 2-5:
Stir with a wooden spoon. {or smash in the bag}
day 6:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
days 7-9:
Stir with a wooden spoon. {or smash in the bag}
Day 10:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends. To the balance (a little over one cup) of the batter, add the following ingredients and mix well.
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
In a separate bowl combine the following dry ingredients and mix well:
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 - (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix and pour into two well greased and sugared bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
Amish Friendship Bread Recipes and Variations Page
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #1
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #2
Amish Friendship Bread Variations #3
What's your motivation?
I'm wondering what our motivation should be.......
What is your motivation?
My dear sweet husband is my motivation to clean, like I've mentioned before....or maybe someone coming over.....but should pleasing others be our motivation?
What should my kids' motivation be for cleaning their toy room?
Because I said so? *haha*
To make mom or daddy happy?
New toys (or old ones newly re-found)?
Room to play?
To please God?
Hmmmm.....just wondering what our motivation SHOULD be.....our motivation to clean, our motivation to make a nicely presented dinner, our motivation to have a nicely upkept vehicle, our motivation to look nice........and just because we know we SHOULD doesn't necessarily always MOTIVATE us...........
Our looks--that's the 2nd topic I want to explore--I let my personal hygiene and care go to the wayside after baby #1 was born--no time for that! I was taking care of someone else 24/7!! Who can shower, fix hair, apply makeup, etc., when you'd rather just roll over to feed the baby and go back to sleep!! I thought--well, God made me and I'll just go a~natur~al.......WELL--true that God made me how I am and make-up is not necessary, but taking CARE of myself is, so here I am after baby #4 and still finding that good balance of looking nice for my husband, feeling good about how I look, but not placing any extra emphasis (or time) on looks......
Besides--what is my motivation?!?
First, I think we should strive to please God in all things. Unfortunately, this isn't always great morivation. I guess the whole intangible thing does little to motivate, especially most little ones. Especially little ones who want to know WHY God says this or that or cares if our house is clean. {Warning--you cannot use the cleanliness is next to godliness line--first of all, that is SO false, and there is no second of all}
Second, as a wife, I should also strive to please my husband. Mine cannot thrive in complete chaos (I learned CHAOS stands for Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome from Flylady.net). He also likes it when I feel good about myself and occassionally likes make-up and fixed hair (i.e. not in ponytail). Thankfully, my dh loves me and wants what is best for me and our children also, so pleasing him will trickle down to providing a good example and environment for me and our kids.
What's your motivation?
What is your motivation?
My dear sweet husband is my motivation to clean, like I've mentioned before....or maybe someone coming over.....but should pleasing others be our motivation?
What should my kids' motivation be for cleaning their toy room?
Because I said so? *haha*
To make mom or daddy happy?
New toys (or old ones newly re-found)?
Room to play?
To please God?
Hmmmm.....just wondering what our motivation SHOULD be.....our motivation to clean, our motivation to make a nicely presented dinner, our motivation to have a nicely upkept vehicle, our motivation to look nice........and just because we know we SHOULD doesn't necessarily always MOTIVATE us...........
Our looks--that's the 2nd topic I want to explore--I let my personal hygiene and care go to the wayside after baby #1 was born--no time for that! I was taking care of someone else 24/7!! Who can shower, fix hair, apply makeup, etc., when you'd rather just roll over to feed the baby and go back to sleep!! I thought--well, God made me and I'll just go a~natur~al.......WELL--true that God made me how I am and make-up is not necessary, but taking CARE of myself is, so here I am after baby #4 and still finding that good balance of looking nice for my husband, feeling good about how I look, but not placing any extra emphasis (or time) on looks......
Besides--what is my motivation?!?
First, I think we should strive to please God in all things. Unfortunately, this isn't always great morivation. I guess the whole intangible thing does little to motivate, especially most little ones. Especially little ones who want to know WHY God says this or that or cares if our house is clean. {Warning--you cannot use the cleanliness is next to godliness line--first of all, that is SO false, and there is no second of all}
Second, as a wife, I should also strive to please my husband. Mine cannot thrive in complete chaos (I learned CHAOS stands for Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome from Flylady.net). He also likes it when I feel good about myself and occassionally likes make-up and fixed hair (i.e. not in ponytail). Thankfully, my dh loves me and wants what is best for me and our children also, so pleasing him will trickle down to providing a good example and environment for me and our kids.
What's your motivation?
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