Sunbelt Snacks Buy-One-Get-One Free Coupon! Don't forget to get yours before they expire.
Click Here to Print your Coupon FREE BOX of Sunbelt Granola Bars or Fruit and Grain Bars when you buy one ! ( BOGO ! )
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Sunday
PRINTABLE COUPON Free Box of Sunbelt Granola Bars or....
Sunbelt Snacks Buy-One-Get-One Free Coupon! Don't forget to get yours before they expire.
Click Here to Print your Coupon FREE BOX of Sunbelt Granola Bars or Fruit and Grain Bars when you buy one ! ( BOGO ! )
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Sunday Sentiments - True Prosperity
Do you have riches or do your riches have you ?
True Prosperity is not about getting rich, it's about Living Richly !
I've said it many times, something I learned long ago - success, hapiness and true contentment in life is not based on how much you have, but on how little you need !!
Beth Moore is one of my favorite women on this earth ! She has a blog, here on blogger, LPM Blog and I encourage you to visit and get to know this wonderful mom, grandMom and inspirational woman!
For this Sundays Sentiment, I'm sharing a video with Beth talking about True Prosperity. I hope that it will provoke some thoughts and actions in your life, just as it has in mine!
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Friday
Friday's Funds & Freebies Recap for the week !
By request and for my own accountability on the financial end, I'm posting my recap for this week!
First up, it was a slow freebie week! I think the wonderful USPS slows down when it's snowing ( GASP! who could ever make such an accusation! ) but nevertheless, a slow week for mail altogether for my household, but still some freebies! Some fragrance vial samplers, highlighter pen, several shampoo/conditioner packets ( I love these for traveling!) Murad Cleansing Cream sample (another travelbag great!), Prilosec OTC sample, Celestial Seasonings green Tea sample pack, Gold Bond Hand Sanitizer sample and my favorite, the 3 pack of Emergen-C Vitamin packs. Not bad for a slow mail week:)
Next up is my recap on my extra money makers for the week. A really busy week for me, likely because I have been home more to put in more efforts!
I'm very excited about this past week! Team that up with all the free products & savings and extra care bucks/RR I made with my CVS, Walgreens and grocery trips and I'd say it's definately been a Frugal Fabulous week!
Now I had better get to photographing items and listing on ebay or I won't have anything to report next week!! :)
Be sure to stop back on Monday for my Money Making Tips !
Thursday
Thoughts for Thursday - About Me
So who is this person constantly posting all this stuff? If you don't know me, here are some of my thoughts of who I am and how I got here :)
I am a 30 something wife to one, mom to 3 and GRANDmom to 1.
My children are now 9, 14 and 18. (Wow! That really makes me feel old!)
I was married (the first time around) in 1994 (at the too young age of 20)and was blessed to be a stay at home mom and raise my children full time while they were babies. I feel very fortunate that I had those early years - from 1995 through 2008 without the added stress of having to work, put them in daycares, etc. Of course, being home 24/7 comes with it's own added stresses and I remember the times when it got overwhelming...no adult conversations, (seemingly) unrewarded efforts, day in and day out of laundry, meal planning, diaper changing and household cleaning!
I learned to make my own "getaway" at home. I took that time to become an avid flower gardener and landscaper. The minute they went down for a nap, I was in the yard! I practiced and played with home decor, faux painting and anything and everything that had to do with making "home" a better place to be! I became a queen of "trash to treasure", literally! I was always hunting for things to give new life to and beautify my surroundings(without much $) After all, it was my world !
One of the things I am most grateful for is having learned how to live on one income, just as happily as most people live on two incomes! From coupons and deals to yard sales, flea markets and thrift shops, I learned not only how to SAVE money, but how to MAKE money. I "recycled" all the kids clothes in consigment stores where I used that money to purchase what else they needed. Since consignment means giving up at least 50% of the sale amount, I eventually taught myself how to sell on ebay. Once that happened, it was all over! No longer was I just "recycling" our own household items, I was on a mad hunt for more things I could make some extra $ with ! My love for that lead me to rent a monthly booth at a local flea market and on and on and on....
Without spilling my entire life on the internet, let me just say that I went through a divorce in 2005. Thankfully, having not worked a "real job" for 12 years, I was able to "make it" for another 3 years providing for myself and my 3 children. In 2008, I decided to get a part time job, to help pay the bills and honestly, to get me out of the house. My children were now at the age where not only did they not need me holding their hand anymore, they really didn't want me to either! (That's another blog post...we'll dive into that some other time!)
And now it's 2010 !!! Where does the time go? My little part time job, turned into a full time Management position. Somehow, everything I ever do I'm either ALL or NOTHING ! I guess that's a good thing, but it is honestly never intended! It just kind of works out that way. I also did something I never imagined I would do again...I got married in 2009! I have the most understanding, sincere, honest and open-hearted husband. He is the real deal, and I am grateful that our paths crossed and changed both of our lives forever.
Ok, back to 2010 !!
I recently posted about a huge disappointment with a promotion I had been promised for 3 monthes that fell through....and that has vividly reminded me of the major downsides to being someone else's employee.
Just in time for the new year, I've taken that disappointment as another nudge to reallign my priorities and remember that for me, it has ALWAYS been the Quality of life that I loved and NOT the Quantity of it. The stress of working full time, juggling 3 kids, laundry, housework and all that being a mom involves (no matter how old they get!) And to reinforce that even more, I just found out that I have to have some minor surgery within the next 2 weeks. Nothing major, but it will require at least a month of being at home to recoop and I will not be able to work for at least a month. Now if all these things coinciding at once is not a loud and clear signal to me, then I wouldn't know one if it hit me in the forehead!
So, here's to my blog....to spending more time at home doing what I love and what keeps me stress-free. Being able to be there when my kids get out of school.... Being able to eat lunch with them at school whenever they ask...picking them up instead of making them ride the bus, having a clean house, catching up on laundry, taking a nap when I want, spending the entire day in my robe-just because I can! And many more "little" things that keep peace in my life.
As spoken by Sandra Bullock in "Hope Floats"....
"Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad...it's the middle that counts the most..."
My beautiful children & Grandbaby
Then:
And NOW ! ( +1 !)
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I am a 30 something wife to one, mom to 3 and GRANDmom to 1.
My children are now 9, 14 and 18. (Wow! That really makes me feel old!)
I was married (the first time around) in 1994 (at the too young age of 20)and was blessed to be a stay at home mom and raise my children full time while they were babies. I feel very fortunate that I had those early years - from 1995 through 2008 without the added stress of having to work, put them in daycares, etc. Of course, being home 24/7 comes with it's own added stresses and I remember the times when it got overwhelming...no adult conversations, (seemingly) unrewarded efforts, day in and day out of laundry, meal planning, diaper changing and household cleaning!
I learned to make my own "getaway" at home. I took that time to become an avid flower gardener and landscaper. The minute they went down for a nap, I was in the yard! I practiced and played with home decor, faux painting and anything and everything that had to do with making "home" a better place to be! I became a queen of "trash to treasure", literally! I was always hunting for things to give new life to and beautify my surroundings(without much $) After all, it was my world !
One of the things I am most grateful for is having learned how to live on one income, just as happily as most people live on two incomes! From coupons and deals to yard sales, flea markets and thrift shops, I learned not only how to SAVE money, but how to MAKE money. I "recycled" all the kids clothes in consigment stores where I used that money to purchase what else they needed. Since consignment means giving up at least 50% of the sale amount, I eventually taught myself how to sell on ebay. Once that happened, it was all over! No longer was I just "recycling" our own household items, I was on a mad hunt for more things I could make some extra $ with ! My love for that lead me to rent a monthly booth at a local flea market and on and on and on....
Without spilling my entire life on the internet, let me just say that I went through a divorce in 2005. Thankfully, having not worked a "real job" for 12 years, I was able to "make it" for another 3 years providing for myself and my 3 children. In 2008, I decided to get a part time job, to help pay the bills and honestly, to get me out of the house. My children were now at the age where not only did they not need me holding their hand anymore, they really didn't want me to either! (That's another blog post...we'll dive into that some other time!)
And now it's 2010 !!! Where does the time go? My little part time job, turned into a full time Management position. Somehow, everything I ever do I'm either ALL or NOTHING ! I guess that's a good thing, but it is honestly never intended! It just kind of works out that way. I also did something I never imagined I would do again...I got married in 2009! I have the most understanding, sincere, honest and open-hearted husband. He is the real deal, and I am grateful that our paths crossed and changed both of our lives forever.
Ok, back to 2010 !!
I recently posted about a huge disappointment with a promotion I had been promised for 3 monthes that fell through....and that has vividly reminded me of the major downsides to being someone else's employee.
Just in time for the new year, I've taken that disappointment as another nudge to reallign my priorities and remember that for me, it has ALWAYS been the Quality of life that I loved and NOT the Quantity of it. The stress of working full time, juggling 3 kids, laundry, housework and all that being a mom involves (no matter how old they get!) And to reinforce that even more, I just found out that I have to have some minor surgery within the next 2 weeks. Nothing major, but it will require at least a month of being at home to recoop and I will not be able to work for at least a month. Now if all these things coinciding at once is not a loud and clear signal to me, then I wouldn't know one if it hit me in the forehead!
So, here's to my blog....to spending more time at home doing what I love and what keeps me stress-free. Being able to be there when my kids get out of school.... Being able to eat lunch with them at school whenever they ask...picking them up instead of making them ride the bus, having a clean house, catching up on laundry, taking a nap when I want, spending the entire day in my robe-just because I can! And many more "little" things that keep peace in my life.
As spoken by Sandra Bullock in "Hope Floats"....
"Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad...it's the middle that counts the most..."
My beautiful children & Grandbaby
Then:
And NOW ! ( +1 !)
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Tuesday
PRINTABLE COUPONS - Expire dates through 3/14
I just printed another round of coupons and focused this time on what I consider "staples" in our house...those things that I always buy, whether they are actual "necessities" is another story!
I posted earlier that with the new month comes new coupons and new expire dates! Many reach their print limit fast, so be sure you print yours while you can!
Print yours now and feel free to leave a comment on any sale matchups you make! I made my CVS visit yesterday and am still matching up for the grocery stores !
Below is a listing of some of my faves from the new roundup.
$2.00 off Aleve
$.50/2 Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls ( these are great for Pig In A Blankets!)
$.60 off Cheerios Snack Mix
$1.00/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
$.40 Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt
$.30/2 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
$.50 Chex Mix
$.40 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix
$.50 Betty Crocker Frosting Tub (Frequently also on sale!)
$1.00/2 GM Cereals ( my kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Cocoa Puffs!)
$.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mixes
$.50/2 Betty Crocker Fruit Roll Ups, Snacks or Gushers,etc.
$.40/2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls or Grands Sweet Rolls
$.75/3 Hamburger Helper ( We LOVE the Asian Helper/Chicken ! Used to be called Skillet Chicken Helper...is quick, cheap and great!)
$1.00 Freschetta Frozen Pizza (We love the Brick Oven Pepperoni!)
$.55 Smithfield Bacon (Frequently on sale !)
Happy Coupon Clipping/Printing!
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Monday
New Printable Coupons and Print Limits Restocked !
Today is the 1st of the month, so don't forget that new coupons have been added and ALL coupon print limits have been reset! So, if you tried to print one before and the print limit had been reached, hurry back and print it now!
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Monday's Money Maker Tips - Surveys, Reviews, Paid Emails & More!
The past few Mondays I have shared some of the ways I made extra money in 2009. From Ebay to Flea Market booths to Jewelry Assembly at home, I am constantly finding new ways to make money whether you work full time, part-time or are a SAHM ! In other words, I love to find ways to make those extra $$, but still manage a busy schedule!
Since I already shared my top money makers, I figured it was time to share some of the other ways that you can make money online. We've all heard of paid surveys, emails, etc. There are so many of them online now! It's very difficult to tell the difference from the ones that will actually send you a paycheck and those that only spam you with a million emails and "enter you" into a drawing or whatever... I've figured out that the best way to do this is to set up an email account specifically for this. (yahoo, gmail, etc.) That way your main inbox is not flooded with junk mail that can get overwhelming.
Once you sign up to a site, "skip" all the offers that they will bombard you with immediately. They, too, are making $ by your signups to those sites, as well. Stick to just the offers that come from the actual site you signed up with. Join the other sites on your own if you desire, later. I "pass" on offers that seem frivolous and wait for the ones that offer immediate payment/credit. One tip is to complete that sites "profile", which will get you surveys that are customized to your family size, lifestyle, age, etc. I recommend testing it out with one or two sites before you go join a ton of others. You'll learn by participating in the first ones what to do and not do, in order to get the genuine offers.
Most legitimate sites will require you to select a payment form option. I recommend you set up a Paypal Account to receive your payments. They are a reputable, long standing payment provider online and make it very easy to transfer your payments to your bank or to use them for online purchases, etc.
Once you've set up your new email and payment processor, you're ready to go!
Below are some of the most popular online money makers, that I personally DO make money with. Have fun & remember it's not a "get rich quick" scheme. It is, however, a nice way to earn some extra cash!
Homescan Consumer Panel
Toluna Surveys & Polls
Inbox Dollars
SwagBucks
Panda Research
Nielson Digital Voice
Since I already shared my top money makers, I figured it was time to share some of the other ways that you can make money online. We've all heard of paid surveys, emails, etc. There are so many of them online now! It's very difficult to tell the difference from the ones that will actually send you a paycheck and those that only spam you with a million emails and "enter you" into a drawing or whatever... I've figured out that the best way to do this is to set up an email account specifically for this. (yahoo, gmail, etc.) That way your main inbox is not flooded with junk mail that can get overwhelming.
Once you sign up to a site, "skip" all the offers that they will bombard you with immediately. They, too, are making $ by your signups to those sites, as well. Stick to just the offers that come from the actual site you signed up with. Join the other sites on your own if you desire, later. I "pass" on offers that seem frivolous and wait for the ones that offer immediate payment/credit. One tip is to complete that sites "profile", which will get you surveys that are customized to your family size, lifestyle, age, etc. I recommend testing it out with one or two sites before you go join a ton of others. You'll learn by participating in the first ones what to do and not do, in order to get the genuine offers.
Most legitimate sites will require you to select a payment form option. I recommend you set up a Paypal Account to receive your payments. They are a reputable, long standing payment provider online and make it very easy to transfer your payments to your bank or to use them for online purchases, etc.
Once you've set up your new email and payment processor, you're ready to go!
Below are some of the most popular online money makers, that I personally DO make money with. Have fun & remember it's not a "get rich quick" scheme. It is, however, a nice way to earn some extra cash!
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