Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Still Thankful #2
One of the things I treasure most is my family. My children are so precious to me. They are not perfect – far from it, in fact, just like their mother – but I love them in spite of their imperfections. They are the ones who can aggravate me by leaving a mess in their room and bring a smile to my face with a handful of dandelions. They are the ones who step on my feet and hug my neck. They are the ones who tell me I am pretty when I get out of bed in the morning. They are the ones for whom I have given up a career. They are the ones for whom I would give my life to protect. These are my blessings.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Still Thankful
I am thankful for the right to vote. This is a privilege not to be take lightly. Each of us has the opportunity to affect our country by electing the people who we believe best support our ideas and freedoms.
While it has been abused and misused by some, the political system allows me to cast my vote, have my say, and put my two cents’ worth into the ballot box.
Our local elections are being held today, and I plan to help make history. Get out and exercise the power of the polls!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. " – Edmund Burke
While it has been abused and misused by some, the political system allows me to cast my vote, have my say, and put my two cents’ worth into the ballot box.
Our local elections are being held today, and I plan to help make history. Get out and exercise the power of the polls!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. " – Edmund Burke
Monday, November 7, 2011
So Thankful
Thanksgiving is approaching, and while I am thankful for many things the whole year through, this is the time when we focus on those blessings that seem to get taken for granted. In the next few posts, I would like to mention some things for which I am thankful.
Today’s blessing is my salvation. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior many years ago, and His love for me has changed my life in so many ways. I am thankful that He considered me worth the cost. I am thankful that I live in a country where the Gospel is freely accessible. I am thankful that my parents taught me the Word of God from an early age and prepared my heart to seek the Lord. So much of my life is affected by this decision that it is hard to draw the line at where to stop. Eternal salvation is the most precious thing that was ever given to me, and I want to publicly express my gratitude for this life-changing gift.
Today’s blessing is my salvation. I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior many years ago, and His love for me has changed my life in so many ways. I am thankful that He considered me worth the cost. I am thankful that I live in a country where the Gospel is freely accessible. I am thankful that my parents taught me the Word of God from an early age and prepared my heart to seek the Lord. So much of my life is affected by this decision that it is hard to draw the line at where to stop. Eternal salvation is the most precious thing that was ever given to me, and I want to publicly express my gratitude for this life-changing gift.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Photo Deals
Now is the time of year when we begin to spend more time indoors, and as the nights get longer, I tend so take a little more time to look at my pictures and even to scrapbook, if I get a spare minute. (I am hoping for one of those in the next few weeks, but I am not holding my breath!)
Right now, Snapfish is having some great sales on photos. You can get 300 prints for $3 with the code SPOOKY300, and if you can’t come up with that many pictures, then get 100 prints for $1 with the promo code SPOOKY100. You will have to pay shipping, but the final cost of the prints is about $.05 per print – better than you can get it anywhere else, and it is delivered right to your mailbox, so you don’t have to bundle up all the kids to pick up your pictures! That is definitely a plus for this busy mama! This deal is only through Nov. 6, so hurry and upload those pictures.
Snapfish is also having a sale on their photo books – Buy 1, get 2 free! What a deal! If you want great gifts for the grandparents, or a nice book of that summer vacation, now is the time to act! You can use the promo code MYFALLBKS to get three of the same book, or three different books of the same value. I have seen their books, and they are excellent quality. They make good gifts and nice coffee table books, too. This sale is through Nov. 8, so act quickly!
Right now, Snapfish is having some great sales on photos. You can get 300 prints for $3 with the code SPOOKY300, and if you can’t come up with that many pictures, then get 100 prints for $1 with the promo code SPOOKY100. You will have to pay shipping, but the final cost of the prints is about $.05 per print – better than you can get it anywhere else, and it is delivered right to your mailbox, so you don’t have to bundle up all the kids to pick up your pictures! That is definitely a plus for this busy mama! This deal is only through Nov. 6, so hurry and upload those pictures.
Snapfish is also having a sale on their photo books – Buy 1, get 2 free! What a deal! If you want great gifts for the grandparents, or a nice book of that summer vacation, now is the time to act! You can use the promo code MYFALLBKS to get three of the same book, or three different books of the same value. I have seen their books, and they are excellent quality. They make good gifts and nice coffee table books, too. This sale is through Nov. 8, so act quickly!
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Digital Scrapbooking
As you may have noticed, I enjoy scrapbooking. In fact, I love getting out all my papers, pictures, and embellishments and doing “Kindergarten for adults” as my husband so fondly calls it. There is a drawback, though – it makes such a mess, and then I have to clean it up, lest my ever-so-crafty children decide to help themselves to my scrapbook supplies.
I have dabbled in digital scrapbooking from time to time, and found it to be really neat. There is no mess, and you can reuse your favorite products over and over again. With the advent of digital cameras, almost everyone can edit their own photos and these can be resized with no cost to you on your program! Pages can be printed out, or just kept on file, so they do not take up that precious storage space (I have a closet full of scrapbook albums).
I have just come across www.mymemories.com, a site for digital scrapbooking that has some really neat kits. They also sell My Memories Suite v2, a photo editing program that is simple and easy to use. Right now, the coupon code STMMMS94566 will get you $10 off the program, making it only $30, which is a great deal! I paid way more than that for my simple editing program several years ago. :( Copy and paste this code into your cart purchase, and you will not only get $10 off of the My Memories Suite v2, but the software comes with another $10 code for downloads, making a total of $20 in savings!
The site also has freebies and tutorials for using the program, making it a great resource for the beginning digi scrapper. The page above is one of the freebies – a quick page designed by K Studio entitled The Sweet Life. All you have to do is download it and plop your pictures into the template! How much easier can it get? This is a picture of my girls wearing their rain boots in, of all places, the desert. Try your hand at something new and fun!
I have dabbled in digital scrapbooking from time to time, and found it to be really neat. There is no mess, and you can reuse your favorite products over and over again. With the advent of digital cameras, almost everyone can edit their own photos and these can be resized with no cost to you on your program! Pages can be printed out, or just kept on file, so they do not take up that precious storage space (I have a closet full of scrapbook albums).
I have just come across www.mymemories.com, a site for digital scrapbooking that has some really neat kits. They also sell My Memories Suite v2, a photo editing program that is simple and easy to use. Right now, the coupon code STMMMS94566 will get you $10 off the program, making it only $30, which is a great deal! I paid way more than that for my simple editing program several years ago. :( Copy and paste this code into your cart purchase, and you will not only get $10 off of the My Memories Suite v2, but the software comes with another $10 code for downloads, making a total of $20 in savings!
The site also has freebies and tutorials for using the program, making it a great resource for the beginning digi scrapper. The page above is one of the freebies – a quick page designed by K Studio entitled The Sweet Life. All you have to do is download it and plop your pictures into the template! How much easier can it get? This is a picture of my girls wearing their rain boots in, of all places, the desert. Try your hand at something new and fun!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
More Savings
Recently I began using the Saving Star program in addition to my coupons. It is a tremendous way to save money! All you have to do is set up an account at www.savingstar.com and register your grocery store loyalty cards. I have about ten cards on my account for stores all over the nation! :) Each week they post new digital coupons that you activate to your account. Instead of the money coming off at the register, the savings will post to your account. For each $5 in savings that you earn, you can redeem it for Pay Pal gift cards, Amazon gift cards, or cash back!
This is a great way to “double dip” on coupons, as I call it. For instance, right now, one of the coupons is for $.40 off of No Yolk egg noodles. There is also a printable coupon for $.40 off. If I take my coupon to Kroger, they will double it, and I will get $.80 off of my purchase, and Saving Star will add another $.40 to my account. In total, I have saved $1.20 on my egg noodles! Get it?! Right now, there are over 30 different coupons available on Saving Star. It costs nothing to set up an account, and the savings are great! Try is out today. Even if you don’t use regular coupons, this is a no-hassle way to save money!
This is a great way to “double dip” on coupons, as I call it. For instance, right now, one of the coupons is for $.40 off of No Yolk egg noodles. There is also a printable coupon for $.40 off. If I take my coupon to Kroger, they will double it, and I will get $.80 off of my purchase, and Saving Star will add another $.40 to my account. In total, I have saved $1.20 on my egg noodles! Get it?! Right now, there are over 30 different coupons available on Saving Star. It costs nothing to set up an account, and the savings are great! Try is out today. Even if you don’t use regular coupons, this is a no-hassle way to save money!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Day of Deals
Some days I just get on a roll with the whole saving/coupon/deal thing. I fell off the coupon wagon this past summer, much to my chagrin, and was spending too much at the grocery store and everywhere else, as a matter of fact.
Last week, I paid my girls to cut out all my coupons (20 inserts – that’s how far behind I was). After paying them per insert, I knew I had to save some serious bucks to make up for my generosity. A lot of my coupons were about to expire on the 31st, so I had to move quickly. CVS was my first stop, and boy, did I ever have a good time making my deals! I bought enough shampoo and conditioner to keep us all clean for several months, some lotion, and quite a bit of makeup. I used a ton of coupons and earned three $10 Visa gift cards, too! It was definitely worth the time spent figuring out my deals. I came home, fed the family lunch, and then headed off to my next favorite store – Kroger!
Kroger is having a Mega Event this week, so I grabbed my binder and started systematically going through the aisles. I had been praying that some of the items we needed would be on sale, and my prayers were answered! I had a cart so full I could barely steer it, and I ended up saving 50% of my entire bill by using coupons along with my store savings card! Woo hoo! My family always enjoys it when we have plenty of food in the house. I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, as I call it. I didn’t take pictures this time, because I was in a hurry to get it put away before dinner.
What has been your best coupon deal lately? I love hearing about good deals, even when they eclipse mine at times (sigh – I saw an awesome CVS deal posted right after I got home from the store. I could have done better had I seen if before going, but, that’s okay – I think!).
Last week, I paid my girls to cut out all my coupons (20 inserts – that’s how far behind I was). After paying them per insert, I knew I had to save some serious bucks to make up for my generosity. A lot of my coupons were about to expire on the 31st, so I had to move quickly. CVS was my first stop, and boy, did I ever have a good time making my deals! I bought enough shampoo and conditioner to keep us all clean for several months, some lotion, and quite a bit of makeup. I used a ton of coupons and earned three $10 Visa gift cards, too! It was definitely worth the time spent figuring out my deals. I came home, fed the family lunch, and then headed off to my next favorite store – Kroger!
Kroger is having a Mega Event this week, so I grabbed my binder and started systematically going through the aisles. I had been praying that some of the items we needed would be on sale, and my prayers were answered! I had a cart so full I could barely steer it, and I ended up saving 50% of my entire bill by using coupons along with my store savings card! Woo hoo! My family always enjoys it when we have plenty of food in the house. I enjoy the thrill of the hunt, as I call it. I didn’t take pictures this time, because I was in a hurry to get it put away before dinner.
What has been your best coupon deal lately? I love hearing about good deals, even when they eclipse mine at times (sigh – I saw an awesome CVS deal posted right after I got home from the store. I could have done better had I seen if before going, but, that’s okay – I think!).
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