I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating the birth of Jesus!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Hyatt Regency hotel deal
We are staying at the Hyatt Regency at the DFW Airport while visiting my mom here in Flower Mound. We used priceline.com to get a sweet deal! You can "name your own price" and I chose $50 a night and a 4 star hotel. I got it! 4 nights for only $239 (includes tax/fees). We did the same deal 2 years ago! This hotel is beautiful!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Awesome ET BOOK Deal! $8.99 shipped!
Right now you can get an Entertainment Book for only $19.99 with free ship.
But, if you go through Mr. Rebates, Ebates, or Cashbaq then you will get an additional $6 back! If you are not a member of one of these shopping sites then you will get $5 when you sign up (for a total of $11 back - making the book only $8.99!)
Those of you with a Price Chopper in the area - they include a coupon in the book that will more than pay for the book itself!
We save tons of money with the book each year! The fashion bug 50% off one is the best!
Hurry! This offer is good through Dec 13th.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Buxr.com
This is a new site I found.. http://www.buxr.com/
has an awesome deal posted about JCP. Use code NICE4U and get $10 off your order of $10 or more.. Sweet! It works too! I just used it!
has an awesome deal posted about JCP. Use code NICE4U and get $10 off your order of $10 or more.. Sweet! It works too! I just used it!
Monday, November 23, 2009
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Swagbucks!
Just earned 3 SB for searching "flying a kite" LOL
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Target coupons
You can print off Target coupons here to match with manufacturer coupons. You can also sign up with a Full Cup here to view other Target coupons and to print off multiple coupons at once.
* $1/6 Del Monte Canned Vegetables (pair with $1/8 in 11/15 Red Plum insert)
* $1/1 Dole Bagged Salad
* $1/1 Nabisco Family Sized Crackers (pair with $1/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $1/2 Ocean Spray Juice (64 oz)
* $0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Stuffing
* $1/2 Pop Secret Pop Corn (pair with $1/2 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $0.50/1 Wasa Crackers
* $1/1 Market Pantry Bakery Pie
* $1/1 Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Crackers (pair with $1/1, $1.50/1 or $2/1 in 11/1 Red Plum insert)
* $1/4 Del Monte Fruit Products
* $0.75/1 Folgers Coffee (pair with the $1/1 in the 11/8 Red Plum insert!)
* $1/1 Pepsi 12 pack
* $1/1 Ritz Crackers (pair with $1/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $0.50/1 Argo Corn Starch (pair with $0.40/1 or $0.50/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $1/6 Del Monte Canned Vegetables (pair with $1/8 in 11/15 Red Plum insert)
* $1/1 Dole Bagged Salad
* $1/1 Nabisco Family Sized Crackers (pair with $1/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $1/2 Ocean Spray Juice (64 oz)
* $0.50/1 Pepperidge Farm Stuffing
* $1/2 Pop Secret Pop Corn (pair with $1/2 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $0.50/1 Wasa Crackers
* $1/1 Market Pantry Bakery Pie
* $1/1 Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Crackers (pair with $1/1, $1.50/1 or $2/1 in 11/1 Red Plum insert)
* $1/4 Del Monte Fruit Products
* $0.75/1 Folgers Coffee (pair with the $1/1 in the 11/8 Red Plum insert!)
* $1/1 Pepsi 12 pack
* $1/1 Ritz Crackers (pair with $1/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
* $0.50/1 Argo Corn Starch (pair with $0.40/1 or $0.50/1 in 11/8 Smart Source insert)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Up & Monsters Inc Dvd/Blu Ray Combo for $11.67
Up & Monsters Inc Dvd/Blu Ray Combo for $11.67
I did this deal today and it worked.. the cashier/manager were a little hesitant but I got them both!!
I will mail in for the $5 and $4 rebates making the deal sweeter! Grand total of about $3 for both!!
I did this deal today and it worked.. the cashier/manager were a little hesitant but I got them both!!
I will mail in for the $5 and $4 rebates making the deal sweeter! Grand total of about $3 for both!!
Swag Bucks!
I just earned 2 SB for searching "Always Infinity"!
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Free Stuff at QT
Every month QT has an online survey of about 5-6 questions. After you finish answering them a coupon will come up on the next page for a free item. This month is a Free 20 oz. Sunkist!
Click Here to Sign up
Click Here to Sign up
Monday, November 9, 2009
Huggies Deal at Walgreens
Buy 3 for $8.99 on sale
-$5/$25 coupon from wrap-around paper on Walgreens ad (must scan first!)***
-$2 Huggies diapers coupon from coupons.com
-$1 Walgreens coloring book Huggies coupon ($1 automatically comes off each pack you buy)
-.75 each rebate back from Caregivers Marketplace
plus 6% tax
=$12.34 or $4.11/each
***Please Note: I think they fixed the registers (because it worked perfect on Sunday!) so even if you scan this coupon first you still need to be at $25+ after all deductions because it would reverse it at the end of the transaction just before I paid on Monday.. SO, what you need to do is calculate everything on a calculator, minus all the coupons/discounts and then add other items to get it back up to $25. Since I am doing the Operation Christmas Child boxes this year it is easy for me to find $10 or less of stuff to fill in with. For instance, tonight, I just added in $7 worth of Halloween candy. They had HUGE bags of blow pops/sugar babies/gum mixed bags for only .99! Those will be an awesome addition to the OCC boxes! The next transaction I added in an Almay foundation, the free after RR one to get my total up. I had (2) $2 RR to roll anyways. You just have to make sure to keep it as close to $25 as possible to get the most bang for your buck.
-$5/$25 coupon from wrap-around paper on Walgreens ad (must scan first!)***
-$2 Huggies diapers coupon from coupons.com
-$1 Walgreens coloring book Huggies coupon ($1 automatically comes off each pack you buy)
-.75 each rebate back from Caregivers Marketplace
plus 6% tax
=$12.34 or $4.11/each
***Please Note: I think they fixed the registers (because it worked perfect on Sunday!) so even if you scan this coupon first you still need to be at $25+ after all deductions because it would reverse it at the end of the transaction just before I paid on Monday.. SO, what you need to do is calculate everything on a calculator, minus all the coupons/discounts and then add other items to get it back up to $25. Since I am doing the Operation Christmas Child boxes this year it is easy for me to find $10 or less of stuff to fill in with. For instance, tonight, I just added in $7 worth of Halloween candy. They had HUGE bags of blow pops/sugar babies/gum mixed bags for only .99! Those will be an awesome addition to the OCC boxes! The next transaction I added in an Almay foundation, the free after RR one to get my total up. I had (2) $2 RR to roll anyways. You just have to make sure to keep it as close to $25 as possible to get the most bang for your buck.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Free Bloomin' Onion with any entree purchase at Outback!
Become a fan of Outback Steakhouse on Facebook and get a coupon for a free Bloomin' Onion with any entree purchase. Good for the first 500,000.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
What To Do With Old Campaign Signs...
Did you have a campaign sign in your yard for the elections on Tuesday? Disney FamilyFun magazine has a great idea of how to recycle those campaign signs.
You can turn the signs into special Birthday signs! Whether you are celebrating a 5th birthday for your child or an "Over the Hill" birthday, this is a wonderful way to keep those signs out of the trash. According to Disney FamilyFun magazine, you just prime, paint, and display proudly. Your kids will love this new tradition and the signs can be repainted and stored for years to come!
Thanks Smart Cents Mom (again)! I tried to use your share link but it doesn't work! Just comes up blank.. so I just copied and pasted the info.
You can turn the signs into special Birthday signs! Whether you are celebrating a 5th birthday for your child or an "Over the Hill" birthday, this is a wonderful way to keep those signs out of the trash. According to Disney FamilyFun magazine, you just prime, paint, and display proudly. Your kids will love this new tradition and the signs can be repainted and stored for years to come!
Thanks Smart Cents Mom (again)! I tried to use your share link but it doesn't work! Just comes up blank.. so I just copied and pasted the info.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Jordan Creek Mall Sweepstakes
http://www.merrygiving.com/sweepstakes
Check out the sales!
http://www.jordancreektowncenter.com/sales
Sign up for their emails too!
I just rec'd an email with a ton of awesome offers/coupons in it. Check it out!...
Check out the sales!
http://www.jordancreektowncenter.com/sales
Sign up for their emails too!
I just rec'd an email with a ton of awesome offers/coupons in it. Check it out!...
It's Holiday Head...not Bed Head!!
Hop out of bed and get to the mall early on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, 28 to get your Merry Giving Giveaways!
Spend $100 or more before noon and receive a $10 Shop Etc. mall gift card and a bonus subscription to Martha Stewart Living magazine.
To redeem, please bring your mall receipts to the Merry Giving Gift Zone.
Free College Care Package from The Popcorn Factory
Hurry! The Popcorn Factory is offering a great freebie! Do you have a son or daughter in college? If you sign as a fan of The Popcorn Factory on their Facebook page then they will send a FREE college care package to your favorite student!
Offer is limited to first 3,000 participants! What college student doesn't love popcorn? The Popcorn Factory makes the most wonderful popcorn!
Thanks for sharing, Smart Cents Mom (Link on bottom right side of page)
Offer is limited to first 3,000 participants! What college student doesn't love popcorn? The Popcorn Factory makes the most wonderful popcorn!
Thanks for sharing, Smart Cents Mom (Link on bottom right side of page)
Thursday, November 5, 2009
SLAP CHOP!! LOL
OK this guy cracks me up! I had to put the ad on here! "You are going to have an exciting life now"...HAHA
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Goodwill
Took the kids to Goodwill last night. Noah found #1-#7 Magic Treehouse books. He also found a cool car drawing book complete with stencils! I found the M&Ms counting book for Joel. He doesn't like it yet.. I need to pick up some M&Ms and then I am sure he will love it!
I found a brand new in package wedding album scrapbook kit that was somewhat ugly but it had 16 12x12 page protectors included in it for only $3.99!! It has some stickers in it.. I hope those are decent. I haven't opened it yet. The page protectors are expensive in the stores and I figured I could also re-cover the 12x12 album.
I straightened all the children's books while we were looking through them. Found a Caillou book to sell and a neat "sparking creativity" book for adults.
I don't get to Goodwill much anymore so it was neat to stop in. That place is so dirty though..
I found a brand new in package wedding album scrapbook kit that was somewhat ugly but it had 16 12x12 page protectors included in it for only $3.99!! It has some stickers in it.. I hope those are decent. I haven't opened it yet. The page protectors are expensive in the stores and I figured I could also re-cover the 12x12 album.
I straightened all the children's books while we were looking through them. Found a Caillou book to sell and a neat "sparking creativity" book for adults.
I don't get to Goodwill much anymore so it was neat to stop in. That place is so dirty though..
Saturday Night Fun!
Went out with a friend on Saturday night and we scooped up all the free deals.
2 Free QT sandwiches
2 Free Black Jack Tacos from Taco Bell
2 Free Archer Farms .99 artisan bread from Target
1 Free Archer Farms .99 scones from Target
2 Free Coke Zero from Kum&Go
2 Free Jolly Time Popcorn 3 packs at Hy-Vee
I also saved 50% off my order at Target and about 75% off my order at Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee had this awesome cereal deal. You buy 6 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios for $2.29 and they have a store coupon for $10 off when you buy 6!
$2.29 x 6=$13.74
-$10 store coupon
=$3.74
wait! there is more!!..
-(2) $1/3 manufacturer coupons
=$1.74 or .29/box!!
PLUS, you get a $6 catalina towards your next purchase of milk products!!!
WOW!!
We stopped at Walgreens, too, and I got another pop for free after coupon.
We had a blast!
2 Free QT sandwiches
2 Free Black Jack Tacos from Taco Bell
2 Free Archer Farms .99 artisan bread from Target
1 Free Archer Farms .99 scones from Target
2 Free Coke Zero from Kum&Go
2 Free Jolly Time Popcorn 3 packs at Hy-Vee
I also saved 50% off my order at Target and about 75% off my order at Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee had this awesome cereal deal. You buy 6 boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios for $2.29 and they have a store coupon for $10 off when you buy 6!
$2.29 x 6=$13.74
-$10 store coupon
=$3.74
wait! there is more!!..
-(2) $1/3 manufacturer coupons
=$1.74 or .29/box!!
PLUS, you get a $6 catalina towards your next purchase of milk products!!!
WOW!!
We stopped at Walgreens, too, and I got another pop for free after coupon.
We had a blast!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
take2
Finally! I got my check! It was only $334!
So looks like I was off a bit. OH well.. I will take it!
So looks like I was off a bit. OH well.. I will take it!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Hate crimes law - ungodly, unconstitutional, unnecessary (OneNewsNow.com)
Hate crimes law - ungodly, unconstitutional, unnecessary (OneNewsNow.com)
Here we go again.... no more free speech or thoughts, our constitutional rights have been erased.. soon there will be no more America.. just a government that controls everything we do.
Here we go again.... no more free speech or thoughts, our constitutional rights have been erased.. soon there will be no more America.. just a government that controls everything we do.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
PBS
Paperbackswap.com is an awesome site to trade your unwanted books for ones you want. I use it and love it! If you check it out and join please use my email address as your referral. bargainchristian@yahoo.com
Thanks! ;)
Thanks! ;)
Are you serious?
Date: 10/26/2009 11:18:13 AM
Elijah Friedeman, the Millennial Perspective
CNSNews approached Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill and asked her where in the Constitution does congress have the authority to force Americans to buy health insurance. Pelosi responded with disbelief.
Here's the exchange from CNSNews.com:
CNSNews.com: “Madam Speaker, where specifically does the Constitution grant Congress the authority to enact an individual health insurance mandate?”
Pelosi: “Are you serious? Are you serious?”
CNSNews.com: “Yes, yes I am.”
Pelosi then shook her head before taking a question from another reporter. Her press spokesman, Nadeam Elshami, then told CNSNews.com that asking the speaker of the House where the Constitution authorized Congress to mandated that individual Americans buy health insurance as not a "serious question."
Apparently Speaker Pelosi hadn't considered the fact that a law must be constitutional. If she has considered that thought, she obviously doesn't think it serious. She probably views it as a minor detail to be hashed out by lawyers in some back room.
Newsflash to Pelosi and everyone else in Washington: Americans are serious, dead serious, in fact, about this healthcare bill. If you won't take us seriously, then be prepared to pack your bags come 2010.
Listen to Pelosi's comments, or lack thereof, about the constitutionality of forcing Americans to buy health insurance:
Reference: http://action.afa.net/Blogs/BlogPost.aspx?id=2147487489
Monday, October 26, 2009
Take2 consignment sale
I think I did pretty well (for my first time!).. my calculations show I made about $378 or so.. can't wait to get my check in the mail Tues or Wed!
www.take2.com
www.take2.com
Free Gift Bundle Including a 3 Pack of Lindt Truffles
Get a free gift bundle from the I love Quentin Ulrich website. The gift bundle includes: a three pack of Lindt truffles, DVD sample of Master Chef Quentin Ulrich's top secret recipes, coupon booklet, and information pamphlet. No strings attached and you will never receive a bill!
Click HERE to get your free gift bundle!
Thanks babybunny for the great find!
Homemade Marshmallows
Photo From The Dish On Delight
First you pour 1/2 cup cold water into a bowl or heavy duty mixer. Then sprinkle (3) 1/4 ounce packets of unflavored gelatin (found in the jello aisle). Let this sit about 15-30 minutes.
While that is sitting, place 2 cups sugar, 2/3 cups light corn syrup, 1/4 tsp. salt, and the remaining 1/2 cup cold water in a saucepan. Stir over medium low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add a candy thermometer to the side of the pan. Increase the heat to a boil and DON’T stir!
Let the mixture boil until it reaches 240, about 8 minutes. The middle will start to turn slightly golden.
With a mixer running at slow speed, slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture. Be careful, this step is really hot! Gradually increase the speed and beat until the mixture is thick and stiff. It will gradually turn white as well. Keep mixing for a bout 15 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and mix for about 30 seconds longer.
Then, pour the mixture into a lined and sprayed baking pan. (Some people don’t do this step, but I think this is easier cleanup) Make sure to smooth the top down, so you don’t have lopsided marshmallows. Let this stand uncovered for about 4 hours.
After 4 hours the marshmallows are ready to cut. Take 1/2 cup potato starch and 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix in a separate bowl. I found the potato starch at the local supermarket. Some people just like to use the powdered sugar. Sprinkle some of the sugar mixture on a cutting board to prevent sticking. Then, cut into any shapes you desire. Make sure to spray your knife or cookie cutters with no-stick spray. Finally, you roll the cut marshmallows in the remaining sugar mixture!
* There was also a suggestion (for an extra special treat) to mix it in cinnamon and sugar instead of the powdered sugar mixture. Sounds nummy!
I know this sounds yummy.. but a lot of work!? I would rather just buy them at the store.. but if you are bored and have time I guess it would be fun.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Today...
I have to go volunteer at the take2 sale for at least another hour and then pick up my stuff from 4-5:30 so I won't be on the computer much after this note.. we have church at 5-7pm.
UPDATE: I missed church altogether because it took me forever to get all my stuff off the racks that did not sell.. there was tons of clothes left behind by others so it took awhile to go through it all. I took in 7 totes worth and only brought home 2 totes worth! Yippee!! I helped them clean up until 7pm.
UPDATE: I missed church altogether because it took me forever to get all my stuff off the racks that did not sell.. there was tons of clothes left behind by others so it took awhile to go through it all. I took in 7 totes worth and only brought home 2 totes worth! Yippee!! I helped them clean up until 7pm.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Animal Rescue Site needs your help!
Just a click, to help them get much needed donated food!
Click Here!
Free Pampers Extra Protection Diapers sample
Sign up here for a free sample of Pampers Extra Protection Diapers.
In addition, if you like Pampers diapers, you can sign up here to receive coupons and be entered to win a year's supply of Pampers diapers.
Baby Einstein DVDs Refund or Exchange deal
This is a nice deal if you have some Baby Einstein DVDs. You can return up to 4 Baby Einstein DVDs purchased between June 4,2004 and Sept 2009. When you return them you have a choice of a refund of $15.99 each or a Baby Einstein book or music CD. Click here for all the info and the return form.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Free QuikTrip Sandwich Coupon -Reset
The coupon has been reset for those of us who already enjoyed a sandwich!
Click Here
Click Here
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Swag Bucks!
Just got another SB for an "electrosal" search.
Do you see a pattern? LOL
Just got another SB by searching "dove"
Do you see a pattern? LOL
Just got another SB by searching "dove"
Pumpkin Patch Pics
We went to the Williamson's Pumpkin Patch yesterday with our friend, Roxy, and her two kids, Mady and Landon.
Noah really enjoyed watching the chickens and ducks. Joel and Noah both had fun in the corn crib. The hay maze was really fun, too.
It was a beautiful day!
This is a nice place and they don't even charge an admission fee.
Noah really enjoyed watching the chickens and ducks. Joel and Noah both had fun in the corn crib. The hay maze was really fun, too.
It was a beautiful day!
This is a nice place and they don't even charge an admission fee.
Take2
I haven't marked anything for the Take2 consignment sale yet. I am so behind! I need to get going on it! The kids are trying to make sure it doesn't get done that is for sure! Hubby is in Iowa City until late tonight so I am trying so hard to keep the kids busy so I can get things marked but it is not going well. *sigh*
Please, Lord, help me to get this stuff done!
Thank you, Jesus!
In your name, Amen
Please, Lord, help me to get this stuff done!
Thank you, Jesus!
In your name, Amen
Monday, October 19, 2009
Free Sampler box of Dipped Fruit
Hurry! Available to the first 100,000 people. Click here to become a fan of Edible Arrangements on Facebook. Then you can sign up for the free Sampler box of Dipped Fruit. It is listed as a $15 value.
When you receive the coupon in your email, you can order online by calling the Call Center (877-DO-FRUIT) or take it to any store. If you pick up your box there is no charge but some areas may charge tax. If you choose to have it delivered there is a delivery fee of $12.
Thanks to Smart Cents Mom for the info! Her button is on the right hand side of the page towards the bottom.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Free Sample of Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Soap
Another free sample! Click here to sign up for a free sample of Seventh Generation Free and Clear Liquid Laundry soap. You can also print a coupon for a $1.00 off any Seventh Generation baby or cleaning product.
You have to register at the site to receive the sample or to print the coupon.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Swag Bucks
Just got 2 SB for "Crest toothpaste" LOL
Just got 1 SB for "herbal essences" 10/18/09 3:31pm
Just got 1 SB for "herbal essences" 10/18/09 3:31pm
OCC goodies from Walgreens!
I went to a couple Walgreens and found the jack pot at the last stop! Hair brushes for .25 each and hair things for .33 each! Sticky notes and blank card sets for .25 each! The gum was free after coupons and RR! All the band-aids were free, just paid tax. Several 6-8 pk toothbrushes for .33 each! Crest toothpaste .50 each (after coupons and RR). I went crazy and bought all I could. These will make awesome fillers for the Operation Christmas Child boxes! I am so excited!!!!!
All the stuff in the picture are goodies for the boxes! I spent about $20 for all of it! Can you believe it?!!!
I still need shoe boxes and more boy fillers if anyone can help!
I am looking specifically for:
batteries
small flashlights
glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls (or anything glow-in-the-dark that a child would like)
yo-yo's
If you see any good deals on these around town please drop me a note!
Chicago mayor squelches 'bubble zone' opponents (OneNewsNow.com)
Chicago mayor squelches 'bubble zone' opponents (OneNewsNow.com)
For personal reasons, this story touches my heart! I hope to one day help women who are thinking of doing the unthinkable (abortion). Please pray for the mayor.
For personal reasons, this story touches my heart! I hope to one day help women who are thinking of doing the unthinkable (abortion). Please pray for the mayor.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Spread the JOY!
Watch this video and it will surely lift your day!!
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/
I plan to make 100 boxes this year.. I have never done Operation Christmas Child before and I can't believe I never did! I need to take time and do this! God has called on me!! What a wonderful project! What awesome joy these boxes bring to these beautiful children! I have enough stuff to make 30 boxes at least just need to find the boxes!! Anyone have any shoe boxes lying around and lots of Christmas paper? I have several Christmas paper rolls (..but I will need tons!!) but no boxes.. I used them all and I don't need to buy any new shoes right now. HEHE.
I am so excited to spread the message of JESUS!!
Email me if you have any boxes or paper to gift for this project!
UPDATE: I will probably only do 30 because I have to pay $7 on top of everything I put in the box! We can handle $210 but $700 is quite a chunk of change!
http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/
I plan to make 100 boxes this year.. I have never done Operation Christmas Child before and I can't believe I never did! I need to take time and do this! God has called on me!! What a wonderful project! What awesome joy these boxes bring to these beautiful children! I have enough stuff to make 30 boxes at least just need to find the boxes!! Anyone have any shoe boxes lying around and lots of Christmas paper? I have several Christmas paper rolls (..but I will need tons!!) but no boxes.. I used them all and I don't need to buy any new shoes right now. HEHE.
I am so excited to spread the message of JESUS!!
Email me if you have any boxes or paper to gift for this project!
UPDATE: I will probably only do 30 because I have to pay $7 on top of everything I put in the box! We can handle $210 but $700 is quite a chunk of change!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Swag Bucks
I received 2 swag bucks just now for searching "Scott Toilet Paper" HAHA!
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Yesterday, I got a point for searching "Michael Jackson."
Just got another point by searching "crystal lake"
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Yesterday, I got a point for searching "Michael Jackson."
Just got another point by searching "crystal lake"
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Parentalrights.org - Protecting Children by Empowering Parents --
Parentalrights.org - Protecting Children by Empowering Parents --
Call and voice your opinion today! Our children need us! They need their parents to take a stand for them!
Call and voice your opinion today! Our children need us! They need their parents to take a stand for them!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
American Education - Do You Know What You're Paying For?
Live Webcast: American Education - Do You Know What You're Paying For? will be a two and a half hour look at the issues that challenge Christians regarding the education of their children.
Topics will include:
1) The biblical foundation for education
2) The history of modern education
3) Current issues and philosophies in the classroom
4) How to choose the best options for your children
Hosted by AFR Talk's Crane Durham, in-studio guests will include Geoffrey Botkin and William J. Federer. Also joining the broadcast will be Congressman Todd Aiken, Congressman Pete Hoekstra, Ken Hamm and others.
We will be taking your phone calls and comments/questions from the website from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM Central.
We encourage you to register now for the free live webcast. Then, on Tuesday, all you have to do is to enter your e-mail address!
Free Sample of Organic Snacks
Free sample! Get a free sample of Little Duck Organics Snacks by filling out this simple form. You can choose what sample you'd like to try: Strawberry / Mango, Apple / Banana or Blueberry / Apple.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Are Christians Demented?
Are Christians Demented? (Aah, NO!!)
by Jerry Richardson
Christian people are often angry and surprised when people of the world declare them to be mentally unbalanced. Many of us are concerned that persecution of Christians around the world is on the rise; and that criticism and hostility toward Christians in America continues to increase. Perhaps what is most annoying is the presumptuous way that critical remarks are made about Christians in the media. For example:
Slipped ever so casually into a New York Times profile on Dr. Francis Collins, the new director of the National Institutes of Health, is this stunning and not-so-objective example of reporting:
"First, there is the God issue. Dr. Collins believes in him. Passionately. And he preaches about his belief in churches and a best-selling book. For some presidential appointees, that might not be a problem, but many scientists view such outspoken religious commitment as a sign of mild dementia."
Excuse me. Rewind the tape, please. Did the New York Times just say that people who believe in God and talk about it have dementia?
In an otherwise unremarkable profile, this offhand remark, which is never backed up by anything that could even remotely be considered "evidence," is included as part of a discussion on whether Dr. Collins, who happens to be Christian, could possibly handle the reins of NIH and believe in God at the same time. "
– Reference (1) at bottom.
Anger (the righteous kind) at "this sort of ideologically-biased reporting is appropriate. But surprise? Christians who have even superficially read and studied the Bible should never be surprised when the world thinks we are odd. Why?
[The world will despise Christians.]
"If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you."
– John 15:18-19 [NASB][Jesus was called insane and said to be demon possessed.]
"Many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why do you listen to Him?""
– John 10:20 [NASB][Christians who are insulted and persecuted because of Jesus.]
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
– Matthew 5:11-12 [NASB]
To the world, we are odd. Get over it. Spend just a few moments reflecting on the secular-progressive world's Weltanschauung (the original German word for worldview), and you will have to agree. From the secular-progressive world's perspective Christians are very odd.
Thumbnail sketch of the secular-progressive world's current naturalistic-materialistic Weltanschauung:
There is no spiritual reality; only physical reality.
There is no afterlife. This life is all there is.
There is no God. Hence, of course, no Jesus. No Salvation. No Heaven. No Hell.
There is no objective good and evil. Good and evil are man made conventions.
There is no absolute moral truth. Morals are relative to time and culture.
Science is the only real source of truth. The Bible is a book of fairy tales and myths, written by deluded, religious fanatics.
Traditional notions of morality (such as marriage being between one man and one woman) are passé and outdated.
What should we do in the face of such biased mentality? I think at least five things:
1) Endeavor to insure that if the world despises us, it is because we follow Jesus, not because we have committed acts that are worthy of censor or punishment.
2) Do not be dismayed about the world’s animosity; but do not cultivate a paranoid expectation of it. Remember that Jesus said, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves."
– Matthew 10:16 [NASB]3) Study and know what the Bible actually says, not what worldly people want it to say.
4) Study, know, and exert your rights as a citizen (The Apostle Paul did, Acts 21:37-40).
5) Make vigorous use of your 1st Amendment rights to freedom of worship and freedom of speech.
Item one through four above can all be effectively exercised in a solitary fashion. So can item five, but in addition it needs to be exercised through collective action. Obviously many of us are accustomed to exercising our freedom of worship collectively. The Bible commands us to “...let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another...” [Hebrews 10:24-25 (NASB)].
But many of us are unaccustomed to collectively exercising our freedom of speech. Why is that?
There are numerous possible reasons. But, I think the two most likely reasons are the facts that most of us have been reared in a culture that places high value on individual accomplishment and on individualism (self-reliance and personal independence). Also, for most of our lives, and probably for our parents during their lives, collective free speech activity has often been associated with radical (often Marxist), political activity. Hence, collective free speech activity has taken on an unspoken characterization of a less-than-desirable activity. It is here that some of us may need to explore and rethink a vague feeling that could possibly arise from an unexamined, ingrained assumption.
I suggest that you give serious thought to becoming involved with some organization or organizations that provide venues for serious collective expressions of free speech, especially applied in the political, social, and cultural realms.
I would be derelict if I didn't recommend the American Family Association (AFA) for this type of activity...so I do.
FOOTNOTES:
(1) Labeling Belief as 'Dementia'Sunday, October 11, 2009
Huggies deal at Walgreens
Since we needed more pullups I ran to Walgreens..
this week they are 2/$18 with a $4 Register Reward that prints out.
You can use (2) $2/1 manufacturer coupons (or print some here) to get the total down to $10 after RR and coupons. 2 packs for $10 or $5 each isn't too bad in my book if you need them.
There is also a $1/1 coupon for Huggies diapers/pullups in the Walgreens coloring book (this book is .99 found by most pharmacy dept. or thrown in with the clearance!? Depends on the store I have seen them in a few different spots.) but it would not scan so I let it go. I will try a different store tomorrow.. :)
Then the cost would be 2/$8 or $4 each! That sounds much better!
Wait there is more!!
On top of that.. you can send in your receipts to caregiversmarketplace.com (click for info) and get .75 a package back! I have only done this once. You have to send in at least 5 eligible items or more at a time and before 2009 ends (each year it starts over). I didn't send in the UPC's but I would recommend doing so as I didn't get my full amount back I was expecting.
If you don't need your Huggies Diapers or Pullups coupons I would love them! I have lots to trade, email me!
this week they are 2/$18 with a $4 Register Reward that prints out.
You can use (2) $2/1 manufacturer coupons (or print some here) to get the total down to $10 after RR and coupons. 2 packs for $10 or $5 each isn't too bad in my book if you need them.
There is also a $1/1 coupon for Huggies diapers/pullups in the Walgreens coloring book (this book is .99 found by most pharmacy dept. or thrown in with the clearance!? Depends on the store I have seen them in a few different spots.) but it would not scan so I let it go. I will try a different store tomorrow.. :)
Then the cost would be 2/$8 or $4 each! That sounds much better!
Wait there is more!!
On top of that.. you can send in your receipts to caregiversmarketplace.com (click for info) and get .75 a package back! I have only done this once. You have to send in at least 5 eligible items or more at a time and before 2009 ends (each year it starts over). I didn't send in the UPC's but I would recommend doing so as I didn't get my full amount back I was expecting.
If you don't need your Huggies Diapers or Pullups coupons I would love them! I have lots to trade, email me!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Went garage saling again!
Oh, what a day!! A marvelous, treasure-finding day!!!
I found cute kids wrapping paper (Blues Clues, Pooh, Pink Polka dots) on the roll for .25 each!
Lots of nice size 5-6 kids clothes for Joel .50-$1 each! (Mostly name brand sweaters, jeans and tops for church too!)
Step 2 water and sand table for $15
Really nice trike with bucket on the back $10
Bed Pillow .50 (Dean grabbed one, too, since he needed one!)
A couple nice books for .25 each
Like New Soccer cleats for Joel $2
Wooden Puzzles .50 each
Will post some pics once I bring it all in!
It was great fun with Grandpa Dean riding along.. stopped at Wendy's for lunch quick to get Joel a kid's meal and Dean some fries (that is all he wanted!!). I went across the street and grabbed my free QT sandwich.
Then I picked up my craigslist items (Enfamil Next Step) and my dsmreuseit (freecycle type group) things (egg cartons for sister-in-law and hangers for brandie).
I found cute kids wrapping paper (Blues Clues, Pooh, Pink Polka dots) on the roll for .25 each!
Lots of nice size 5-6 kids clothes for Joel .50-$1 each! (Mostly name brand sweaters, jeans and tops for church too!)
Step 2 water and sand table for $15
Really nice trike with bucket on the back $10
Bed Pillow .50 (Dean grabbed one, too, since he needed one!)
A couple nice books for .25 each
Like New Soccer cleats for Joel $2
Wooden Puzzles .50 each
Will post some pics once I bring it all in!
It was great fun with Grandpa Dean riding along.. stopped at Wendy's for lunch quick to get Joel a kid's meal and Dean some fries (that is all he wanted!!). I went across the street and grabbed my free QT sandwich.
Then I picked up my craigslist items (Enfamil Next Step) and my dsmreuseit (freecycle type group) things (egg cartons for sister-in-law and hangers for brandie).
Don't Forget to use your QT free sandwich coupon!
I almost forgot! It expires today!
I chose the turkey and cheese.. it was delish!
I chose the turkey and cheese.. it was delish!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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My 4 yr old, Joel, had a blast today playing on Starfall.com. He was clicking away learning his ABC's! Check it out!
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Turkey Helper
Never made Turkey Helper before (instead of Hamburger Helper) and it was good.. not super good. But, good.
Sure hope daddy likes it.
Here is a pic of Seth napping..
Forgot to mention, last week, Noah got 100% on his first Math and Spelling tests!
Sure hope daddy likes it.
Here is a pic of Seth napping..
Forgot to mention, last week, Noah got 100% on his first Math and Spelling tests!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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All this for only .60!
Yes that is right! .60 cents!!
5 boxes of Poptarts and 5 boxes of Barilla pasta.
I handed the cashier a 1 dollar bill and got back .40! SWEET!
Target loves me...
.....and I love Target!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
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What Do You Do All Day?
I'm sure we have all seen this joke a time or two but I just had to post it. This is what I do all day!
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls. As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel.
She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, 'What happened here today?' She again smiled and answered, 'You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day?' 'Yes,' was his incredulous reply. She answered, 'Well, today I didn't do it.'
Thanks Trenches of Mommyhood blog for letting us share this funny (but so true) story!
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess. A lamp had been knocked over, and the throw rug was wadded against one wall. In the front room the TV was loudly blaring a cartoon channel, and the family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing. In the kitchen, dishes filled the sink, breakfast food was spilled on the counter, the fridge door was open wide, dog food was spilled on the floor, a broken glass lay under the table, and a small pile of sand was spread by the back door.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she might be ill, or that something serious had happened. He was met with a small trickle of water as it made its way out the bathroom door. As he peered inside he found wet towels, scummy soap and more toys strewn over the floor. Miles of toilet paper lay in a heap and toothpaste had been smeared over the mirror and walls. As he rushed to the bedroom, he found his wife still curled up in the bed in her pajamas, reading a novel.
She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, 'What happened here today?' She again smiled and answered, 'You know every day when you come home from work and you ask me what in the world I do all day?' 'Yes,' was his incredulous reply. She answered, 'Well, today I didn't do it.'
Thanks Trenches of Mommyhood blog for letting us share this funny (but so true) story!
Seth is Sick again! My poor baby...
Took Seth to the doctor this morning along with Joel. Doctor said Seth has Croup so they gave him some meds there. Joel has it a little, too, but they only give meds to bigger kids if it is real bad. So he wrote a script just in case. Bad thing is, one of my friend's kids was sick and we attended their youngest son's b-day party at chuckie cheese (I had no idea!)-turns out it is H1N1 so I hope Seth doesn't have it now. She said they all have H1N1 at her house now (that is how it works she said) and the littlest one (just turned 3) started out with a cough and fever just like Seth did. Let's pray the Croup runs it's course with no more mishaps!
-mommy
-mommy
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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The scones look so yummy.. need to pick up some cream of tarter and I will sub the orange juice and cranberries for pom/blueberry/acai juice and blueberries. YUMMO!
The scones look so yummy.. need to pick up some cream of tarter and I will sub the orange juice and cranberries for pom/blueberry/acai juice and blueberries. YUMMO!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Seth had his 1 yr check up on Thursday..
It went very well! He is so healthy!! He is a little over 21 pounds! He had 4 shots and immediately ripped 2 band-aids off in the car. He is a funny little boy! I love him so much!
-Mommy
-Mommy
Garage sale finds!
We went to lots of garage sales today. Noah was at his dad's today so my friend Anna and her son Anston rode along. We stopped at Jason's Deli afterward and used some free kids meal coupons. It was such a beautiful day. We had a great time finding bargains!
A beautiful silky smooth feather pillow (cover zips off).. it was pretty nasty but our new HE washer cleaned it right up! It goes so well with our leather couch! At only $1.50!
Clothes for Seth that were $1.50 each or less!
1 pair of super cute 18m Chams jeans
12m & 18m Osh Kosh bibs
18m Osh Kosh shirt, new with tags still attached, (I already washed it though)
18m Polo plaid outfit
I can't wait to see Joel and Seth wearing matching Osh Kosh bibs on the hay rack ride this year!
( I purchased a 4T Osh Kosh bib overall (for Joel) from a garage sale last Friday for $3.00.. which is a lot in my opinion for a garage sale but they were in Excellent condition!)
....this one will be nice for church!
A beautiful silky smooth feather pillow (cover zips off).. it was pretty nasty but our new HE washer cleaned it right up! It goes so well with our leather couch! At only $1.50!
Clothes for Seth that were $1.50 each or less!
1 pair of super cute 18m Chams jeans
12m & 18m Osh Kosh bibs
18m Osh Kosh shirt, new with tags still attached, (I already washed it though)
18m Polo plaid outfit
I can't wait to see Joel and Seth wearing matching Osh Kosh bibs on the hay rack ride this year!
( I purchased a 4T Osh Kosh bib overall (for Joel) from a garage sale last Friday for $3.00.. which is a lot in my opinion for a garage sale but they were in Excellent condition!)
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
ObamaCare will put Planned Parenthood clinics inside your child's school
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Yes, you read that right. Under an innocuous-sounding section titled "School-Based Health Clinics," H.R. 3200 will authorize Planned Parenthood, as a "sponsoring facility," to run a clinic during school hours on the grounds of public schools, with absolutely no accountability either to parents or school administrators.
Clinics would be accountable only to the Secretary of Health & Human Services, the radically pro-abortion Kathleen Sebelius, who was a fervent supporter of late-term abortionist George Tiller.
All this will be done at taxpayer expense. And unlike the rest of the bill, which isn't slated to go into effect until 2013, these clinics are scheduled to go into schools next fall.
As you know, Planned Parenthood is the nation's largest abortion provider and the most dangerous purveyor of the mythical "safe sex" message which has deprived so many American teens of their sexual innocence and left them with diseases and unwanted pregnancies.
Take Action!
The last thing we need is for President Obama to put these dangerous clinics inside our schools. Send an E-mail your congressmen and senators in Washington, D.C., today and urge them to vote "No" on any health care plan that invites Planned Parenthood onto our public school campuses.
It is very important that you forward this alert to your friends and family members.
Supporting resources:
Click Here for more information on H.R. 3200.
Click Here for portions of the bill specifically related to the school-based clinics.
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