Coupon Booklet!

Copy and paste this link to sign
up for a $17. Coupon book!

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thanks Kansas City Penny Pinchin' Mama!

Weekly Groceries- (kind of)

I haven't posted grocery pictures for a while. Basically
because I haven't done any "real" grocery
shopping for 4-5 weeks!
This week is actually no different but I thought I'd
share it with you anyway!!
(plus I had time to take the picture!)

I was in a town with a Kroger so I stopped in
to use some coupons that were getting close to expiring!
(Plus they triple to .50 cents there!!)

I spent $26.01 at Kroger Saving $46.55 (64%)
22 items making it $1.18/ item
(2 butter tubs and 2 Nesquik milkshakes not shown)

Spent $3.99 at Walgreens -- They only had 1 monitor so
I couldn't take advantage of the $13. RR. I only got 5.RR then
I used it for my 2nd trans. and ended up with $2. RR for next time.
Got 2 cereal, 1 milk, 1 honey, and 2 tweezers

Then at CVS I spent $3.24 for 2 conditioners, 2 dawn, 2 packs Ivory soap, and vanilla-- They were also out of the Bayer Monitors.. Oh well Still a great trip!
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All totaled I spent $33.24
Oh and did I mention $7.43 of that was on those grapes. I needed them for our Christmas... $3.xx/lb I about croaked!!! I'm glad the kids will LOVE THEM!!
Sometimes It's okay to SPLURGE!!

Daily Dose

Psalm Chapter 121

Verse 1-2

I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Cousins!!!

Cousins (on my side)
just before it's present time!!
~Ages 1-11~

In His Word Wednesday

Our God is MIGHTY!!!

Psalm 24:8
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
the Lord mighty in battle.

Zephaniah 3:17a
The Lord your God is with you,
he is mighty to save.

Matthew 26:64
Yes, it is as you say," Jesus replied.
"But I say to all of you: In the future you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven."
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What has God been teaching you lately.

Do you have a prayer request?
Do you have a Bible verse that has stuck out to you?

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You can just leave your link, words, or prayer request here as a comment. We'd love to know how to pray for you. If you don't want to elaborate just let us know you have an unspoken prayer request. We can still pray for you because God already knows!!

Daily Dose

Psalm Chapter 120

Verse 1

I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.

Free Coupon Booklet!

Go here to request your $35.
coupon booklet!
It's filled with P&G coupons and normally
has a coupon for a free Rinse Aid!!

It's a new link so even if you've
requested it before you should be able
to request it again!!
Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery

thanks It's Hip To Save!

Pantry Challenge

I had planned to extend my pantry challenge through
January. So when I read Money Saving Mom was
doing a pantry challenge I jumped on board!!

My Rules
1. Allowed to buy produce, dairy, and eggs
2. Anything super cheap or FREE
3. Hope to spend less than $100. for the whole month of January
4. Possibly spend the extra $$ we save on shoes/clothes for the kids
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The bad (or good) thing is with my stock
I'm not sure that this will be very hard.
I really NEED to use up some food...
But a month is a long time so we'll see!

Anyone want to join in???
Go here to link up!

SMILES!!!!

Christmas Time Smiles!!!

I think they speak for themselves!!!

Martins 12-28

Check here for the
Martin's Supermarket deals this week!

Daily Dose

Psalm Chapter 119

Verse 10

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.

Verses 89-90

your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.

Skin MD Winner!!

The winner for the Skin MD Giveaway is
#7
Andrea V

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Here are your random numbers:

7 

Timestamp: 2009-12-29 02:14:45 UTC

I have sent you an email,
please email me if you didn't get it!
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Thanks to all who entered!

Walgreens Deals Abound!!!

WOW!!!
Walgreens looks AWESOME this week!

Check out Money Saving Mom's posts
here, here, and here!

Looks like I'm going to be getting
Free monitors plus $13. overage,
Free Honey Nut Cheerios (wyb milk),
2 Free Revlon Creme Gloss,
and 2 Free La Cross Beauty Tools!!
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I always keep the Bayer $30/1 coupons on hand.
(buy them from Ebay) I Usually buy them when
there is not a current deal going on. They always
raise the price on them since more
people want them during a deal!

Since I started couponing almost 2 years ago
I've never thrown one away and I have always
made at least $5. per coupon!
How???
Take for instance This week at CVS (pg.13)
Buy a Bayer Contour monitor on sale $14.99 get 5 ECB
$14.99
-$14.99 Bayer MQ (up to $30.)
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Total = FREE
plus get 5 ECB back on your receipt!!

$1./1 -- Cheerios Coupons

Sign up here for a chance to win
cheerios and also
they will email you 4 -- $1./1 Cheerios coupons
over the next 4 weeks!

Great coupons!

thanks Money Saving Mom and
Sweeties Sweeps!

Meal Plan Monday

We had two great Christmas's and
have 1 more big Christmas over New Years.

Our menu is still out of the ordinary for another
week, then things should get back to normal or as normal
as they get around here!


Monday -- Pizza (since we didn't have it over the weekend)(we go through pizza withdraw if we skip this weekly meal!!!)

Tuesday -- Meatballs (I made them several weeks ago and then froze the extras), potatoes, veggies, and applesauce

Wednesday -- Tomato Soup and grilled cheese

Thursday -- Chicken, potatoes, veggies (not sure how I'll do the chicken yet)

Friday -- Christmas with hubby's side

Saturday -- Christmas with hubby's side (fun 2 day event)!

Sunday -- Hamburgers with potatoes and carrots

For more menu plans visit here!

New 2010 Coupon Schedule

2010 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule
(All Inserts)

January
1/3: 2 Smart Source & 2 Red Plum & General Mill
1/10: Smart Source & Red Plum
1/17: Smart Source & Red Plum & Proctor & Gamble
1/24: Smart Source & Red Plum
1/31: Smart Source & Red Plum

February
2/7: Smart Source
2/14: No Inserts
2/21: Smart Source & General Mills & Procter and Gamble
2/28: Smart Source & Red Plum

March
3/7: Smart Source, Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
3/14: Smart Source& Red Plum
3/21: Smart Source& Red Plum
3/28:2 Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble

April
4/4: No Inserts
4/11: Smart Source & Red Plum
4/18: Smart Source & Red Plum
4/25: Smart Source & Red Plum

May
5/2: Smart Source & Red Plum & P&G
5/9: Smart Source & Red Plum
5/16: 2 Smart Source & Red Plum
5/23: Smart Source & Red Plum
5/30: No Inserts

June
6/6: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
6/13: Smart Source
6/20: Smart Source & Red Plum
6/27: Smart Source & Red Plum

July
7/4: No Inserts
7/11: Smart Source & Red Plum
7/18: Smart Source
7/25: Smart Source & Red Plum

August
8/1: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
8/8: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/15: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/22: Smart Source & Red Plum
8/29: Smart Source & Red Plum & P&G Insert

September
9/5: No Inserts
9/12: Smart Source & 2 Red Plum
9/19: Smart Source & Red Plum
9/26: Smart Source & Red Plum

October
10/3: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
10/10: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/17: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/24: Smart Source & Red Plum
10/31: Smart Source & Red Plum

November
11/7: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
11/14: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/21: Smart Source & Red Plum
11/28: No Inserts

December
12/5: Smart Source & Red Plum & Procter and Gamble
12/12: Smart Source & Red Plum
12/19: No Inserts
12/26: No Inserts

thanks to Kristi at Frugallythrifty
for this list!
Be sure to check out her new site
she just did a complete redesign!!
Love it Kristi!

Daily Dose

Psalm Chapter 115

Verse 13

he will bless those who fear the Lord-- small and great alike.

Menards 12-27

Menards has 1 freebie this week and
several good deals!

This ad is good through 1/10/10

Freebie--
Smart Caulk Tool -- FREE after $5.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Other Deals--
Tulip passage lock set -- .99 cents after $4.00 Rebate -- limit 6

4" lock back knife -- .99 cents after $2.00 Rebate -- limit 2

Mrs Fields Cookies -- .99 cents after $1.50 Rebate -- limit 4
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When you purchase the freebies, you must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction to qualify for the rebate. You can get as many freebies as you want per transaction with only one $10. additional purchase. ((**You can get a $10. Gift card if you don't need anything right now!**)) Your rebate will come in the form of a Merchandise Check. Which means you must spend it at Menards, (I just use mine for more freebies!)

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It's been reported that you do not have to spend the $10. and you will still get your rebate. Since the ad says you're supposed to I still think we should as to not take advantage of the program. You can use your own judgement! Thanks for letting us know!

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You do not need to purchase any additional $$ if you are only getting the rebated items that are not free.

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To learn all about Menards and how to send in

their rebates go here!

Just leave a comment if you have a question

or see another good deal!

Meijer 12-27

Visit Macomb Money Savers here
for all the Meijer deals this week!

Sunday's Coupon Inserts...

1 P&G Insert this week.

Go here to see the preview

Walgreens/ CVS 12-27

Check out the Walgreens deals here

And CVS here!

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And don't forget to check out
Money Saving Mom
She usually has the deals
up Sat. night or Sunday Morning!

Sign Up Saturday...

Bountiful Giveaways in Blogland!

Welcome to Sign-Up Saturday!
If you are having a giveaway on your blog, link up below!!
Link directly to your giveaway page. Please make sure it's family friendly!
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Also if you've found a good deal or a freebie

link up for that too. That way we don't miss any great deals!!
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Be sure to sign up for my
Skin MD Natural Giveaway here!!
Ends Dec. 28th

Have a great Weekend!!!

Daily Dose

Psalm Chapter 114

Verse 7

Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,