I didn't want everyone to think I was not blogging.
Please pray for something that is on my heart. My beloved mother in law has been broken into yet again (4th time since September 07) so pray that the theives will not be able to get into her home again and her belongings returned. We really want her to sell her home and get out of that area but we have been unable to convince her of that. Plus with the housing market like it is, finding a buyer for her home would be hard. Also that the theives will leave her alone as there has been past harrassment following a breakin (they came by late at night and was knocking on windows and such, tried to come into the door, etc).
Also pray for my community as many many many people are getting laid off lately and it is hard to keep being positive when you see friend after friend lose everything they have worked so hard for. Just this week alone I know of 3 people who will lose their homes this month, and they have lost their jobs due to the economy. It is hard, and since we are still 'small town' one or two businesses laying off people can greatly effect alot of people here.
I am also struggling in my body with being very tired. I have decided to cleanse myself of caffeeine and will start doing so as of tomorrow.. so pray that this will help with why I am being so sluggish.
God bless you all!
Mari
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sunday's total
Hello Cyber dealers!
I made a fast last minute trip to HT and to CVS. HT has a last day of triples, and even though I haven't been able to get super freebies from them I have found a small amount of deals. Nothing to write home about, but Hey, a dollar saved is a dollar saved right!?!
At CVS I purchased:
stickers, 2 snowman plates, swirl decorations (all Christmas clearance) and I used up the 'little ecb's" that I had and the total was .49 after but I used a AE gift card I received for my bday last month so it was 0.00 out of pocket.
THEN I got to the real goodies at CVS~J&J swabs, Hairdye for gurl, 2 big hershey bars, blade energy drink, sparkling water 6pk, and folgers (these were ecb deals) of which I paid with ecbs so my total was only .80 oop after using ecb's and again I just used the AE gift card (there is only like $3 left on there so I am just going to use it up until theres nothing left).
total savings~$53.69
At HT I purchased:
Quick oats, smuckers uncrustablesx2, country crockx3, Frozen corn, wheat breadx2, skippy pnut butter, welch's grape jam, poweradex2, lysol clingx2, mennen deodrant, suave deodrantx4, lysol tub and tilex2, minute ricex2. Like I said nothing to write home about and the bread was bogo, but manbear is doing the 'Daniel's fast' and needed wheat bread so that added 2.89 to my expenses.
total oop $19.02
saved $47.57
So it wasn't a BAD day, but not one of the better ones.
So add to the savings to date $251.56
Left to spend $1457.57
Not too bad.. not to bad at all.
Today I only bought 2 papers since it was after 5pm when I went to get them and literally I bought the last 2 that was left at the 3rd place I went to.
I made a fast last minute trip to HT and to CVS. HT has a last day of triples, and even though I haven't been able to get super freebies from them I have found a small amount of deals. Nothing to write home about, but Hey, a dollar saved is a dollar saved right!?!
At CVS I purchased:
stickers, 2 snowman plates, swirl decorations (all Christmas clearance) and I used up the 'little ecb's" that I had and the total was .49 after but I used a AE gift card I received for my bday last month so it was 0.00 out of pocket.
THEN I got to the real goodies at CVS~J&J swabs, Hairdye for gurl, 2 big hershey bars, blade energy drink, sparkling water 6pk, and folgers (these were ecb deals) of which I paid with ecbs so my total was only .80 oop after using ecb's and again I just used the AE gift card (there is only like $3 left on there so I am just going to use it up until theres nothing left).
total savings~$53.69
At HT I purchased:
Quick oats, smuckers uncrustablesx2, country crockx3, Frozen corn, wheat breadx2, skippy pnut butter, welch's grape jam, poweradex2, lysol clingx2, mennen deodrant, suave deodrantx4, lysol tub and tilex2, minute ricex2. Like I said nothing to write home about and the bread was bogo, but manbear is doing the 'Daniel's fast' and needed wheat bread so that added 2.89 to my expenses.
total oop $19.02
saved $47.57
So it wasn't a BAD day, but not one of the better ones.
So add to the savings to date $251.56
Left to spend $1457.57
Not too bad.. not to bad at all.
Today I only bought 2 papers since it was after 5pm when I went to get them and literally I bought the last 2 that was left at the 3rd place I went to.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Samples samples everywhere
Hi guys! How is everyone out there in cyber land? The weather is great here, at almost 8 am it is 63. Awesome day to just sit back and enjoy God's handiwork.
I wanted to let you know that I find LOTS of samples at www.walmart.com ... I sign up for everything~! I know that may be wrong but I also put every single sample to good use either by passing it on or making my homeless bags. Like I know my budget conscious neighbor has a daughter that still wets the bed.. so I signed up for the overnite underwear sample for me to give to her. My motherinlaw swears by goldbond so I will pass on the sample to her. See where I am going with this.. it may not be 'one' you use, but I am guessing someone you know will use it~
Let me tell you there has been many many MANY times that a sample or trial size has gotten us 'through' until payday. Now, I would highly suggest signing up for what I call a 'junk' email account. Free ones at yahoo, hotmail, msn, gmail, whereever you like and use that one for freebies and samples. That way your inbox to your often used account is not flooded with spam or 'how did you like it' questionaires. BUT very importantly, check that email account often and make sure you follow up with any 'how do you like it' emails as most of the time they will send you additional coupons and samples if you ask.
Thats all for right now, I am thinking about going to HT for triples again, we will see though, as the sales were quite what I thought that they would be and not all my coupons matched up.
Good luck, have a wonderful and blessed weekend!~
Remember God loves you~
Blessings,
Mari
I wanted to let you know that I find LOTS of samples at www.walmart.com ... I sign up for everything~! I know that may be wrong but I also put every single sample to good use either by passing it on or making my homeless bags. Like I know my budget conscious neighbor has a daughter that still wets the bed.. so I signed up for the overnite underwear sample for me to give to her. My motherinlaw swears by goldbond so I will pass on the sample to her. See where I am going with this.. it may not be 'one' you use, but I am guessing someone you know will use it~
Let me tell you there has been many many MANY times that a sample or trial size has gotten us 'through' until payday. Now, I would highly suggest signing up for what I call a 'junk' email account. Free ones at yahoo, hotmail, msn, gmail, whereever you like and use that one for freebies and samples. That way your inbox to your often used account is not flooded with spam or 'how did you like it' questionaires. BUT very importantly, check that email account often and make sure you follow up with any 'how do you like it' emails as most of the time they will send you additional coupons and samples if you ask.
Thats all for right now, I am thinking about going to HT for triples again, we will see though, as the sales were quite what I thought that they would be and not all my coupons matched up.
Good luck, have a wonderful and blessed weekend!~
Remember God loves you~
Blessings,
Mari
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Triples at Harris Teeter
I did ok, but with nothing really being 'free' after coupons I was not able to do a 'great' job and get tons of stockpile items. But that is ok... I did fine, not complaining at all.. I love the thrill of triples~
Here is what I purchased:
wax paper, frosting (for a german chocolate cake for manbear), bisquick mix, lyson sanitizer (for washing my hands inbetween stores while working), frebreze air freshener (for gurl), 4 boxes of lipton tea, 2 boxes of lipton soup mix, chkn and dumplings, pnut butter, tuna, crest, 2 salad finishers (first time buying these, will let you know how they work), 2 loaves of Arnold bread, 3pk of bread dough, 3 hungry jacks, stick butter, a large bag of vegall.
Btw I was asked this and yes, I am saving my register receipts to figure out my totals and keep myself more accountable.
Total savings $46.12
spent $19.17
total left to spend $1476.59
total savings so far $149.30
Here is what I purchased:
wax paper, frosting (for a german chocolate cake for manbear), bisquick mix, lyson sanitizer (for washing my hands inbetween stores while working), frebreze air freshener (for gurl), 4 boxes of lipton tea, 2 boxes of lipton soup mix, chkn and dumplings, pnut butter, tuna, crest, 2 salad finishers (first time buying these, will let you know how they work), 2 loaves of Arnold bread, 3pk of bread dough, 3 hungry jacks, stick butter, a large bag of vegall.
Btw I was asked this and yes, I am saving my register receipts to figure out my totals and keep myself more accountable.
Total savings $46.12
spent $19.17
total left to spend $1476.59
total savings so far $149.30
What a way to start the new year~
As you know my reason for doing this challenge is from an online gal I have been following... here is her blog...http://jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com/
Well she is giving away an AWESOME smart shopper to people (be sure to listen/watch the you tube posting she has there MIGHT be something in there you need). I don't know about you but I sure would like to start the new year with an awesome freebie giveaway~.
And even though I haven't met her I want to thank her for all that she has done. Chances are in her big world she doesn't even know me but I have followed her progress since around May and have been amazed at how she does it, with 3 kids and a ft job. She has been a huge inspiration to me.
So go to her site, and register to win an awesome freebie~
Blessings,
Mari
Well she is giving away an AWESOME smart shopper to people (be sure to listen/watch the you tube posting she has there MIGHT be something in there you need). I don't know about you but I sure would like to start the new year with an awesome freebie giveaway~.
And even though I haven't met her I want to thank her for all that she has done. Chances are in her big world she doesn't even know me but I have followed her progress since around May and have been amazed at how she does it, with 3 kids and a ft job. She has been a huge inspiration to me.
So go to her site, and register to win an awesome freebie~
Blessings,
Mari
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Questions I have been asked
How many Sunday papers do you get? usually only 2-3 each week.
How do you store and sort your coupons? I clip each week and file them in my coupon box. I used to have a binder but after having to go to a second binder I decided a box would work better for me. Plus the binder won't really stay put in the baby seat in a buggie at the store. I also clip for my mother in law, who is a young 74 yrs old.
How many cvs cards do you have? I have one, my mil has one and if there is a GOOD deal I will go by her house and get her card so she can be hooked up on the deals.
Do you buy coupons anywhere? Yes, at times, not on a regular basis. I LOVE the gals at http://www.thecouponclippers.com/ they always seem to have the coupons that I need and their customer service is excellent. I don't know about anyone else as this is pretty much the only place I buy from consistently. I have tried ebay but haven't found someone that I am 'sold' on, if you know what I mean. BTW http://www.thecouponclippers.com/ has in no way asked for or compensated me to endorse their website, I do this on my own. When I believe in something I promote it to my best ability.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask, and I will be as honest as I can.
How do you store and sort your coupons? I clip each week and file them in my coupon box. I used to have a binder but after having to go to a second binder I decided a box would work better for me. Plus the binder won't really stay put in the baby seat in a buggie at the store. I also clip for my mother in law, who is a young 74 yrs old.
How many cvs cards do you have? I have one, my mil has one and if there is a GOOD deal I will go by her house and get her card so she can be hooked up on the deals.
Do you buy coupons anywhere? Yes, at times, not on a regular basis. I LOVE the gals at http://www.thecouponclippers.com/ they always seem to have the coupons that I need and their customer service is excellent. I don't know about anyone else as this is pretty much the only place I buy from consistently. I have tried ebay but haven't found someone that I am 'sold' on, if you know what I mean. BTW http://www.thecouponclippers.com/ has in no way asked for or compensated me to endorse their website, I do this on my own. When I believe in something I promote it to my best ability.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask, and I will be as honest as I can.
The challenge has begun!~
Ok, I was going through my coupons (end of the month) and I realized that there were some that I simply could not pass up~ so I decided to start my challenge today...well since it was almost 9pm when I got home it was 'technically' at night. Beloved gurl and mother in law came with me so it was a little time to show them what I 'do'. Actually gurl and I go most Saturday evenings for the cvs deals (it is some bonding time and she has racked up the 'filler' eyeliner quite nicely)... so off to CVS we went, and a quick trip to the local harvey's to get some lunch food for work on Friday..
Here is what we bought..
1 4pack of energizer AAA batteries
8 bottles of similac formula (NO I am not expecting, this is for a coworkers new baby)
4 Heath bars (fillers)
2 bottles pantene pro v
6 packages of lorna doone cookies (manbears fav snack)
2 colgate
2 Natures bounty vitamin d (for mil)
saved $99.97
spent $1.03 cash
At grocery store (for lunch on friday)
Wonder bread (free coupon)
2 Sunkist tuna used 2 $1 coupon
saved $4.49
spent $3.21
So total to start this year with with is
savings of $103.18
spent cash/check $4.24
$1495.76 left to spend for year
Here is what we bought..
1 4pack of energizer AAA batteries
8 bottles of similac formula (NO I am not expecting, this is for a coworkers new baby)
4 Heath bars (fillers)
2 bottles pantene pro v
6 packages of lorna doone cookies (manbears fav snack)
2 colgate
2 Natures bounty vitamin d (for mil)
saved $99.97
spent $1.03 cash
At grocery store (for lunch on friday)
Wonder bread (free coupon)
2 Sunkist tuna used 2 $1 coupon
saved $4.49
spent $3.21
So total to start this year with with is
savings of $103.18
spent cash/check $4.24
$1495.76 left to spend for year
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