Things I Love Thursday

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"Things I love Thursday"!!

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I love to see how excited little boys get when they're finished with their big job!!!

My 2 year old Shad, loves to line up all his cars and then say "ta da"

He gets so excited for everyone to come see!!! How cute!!!

Daily Dose

Acts Chapter 14

Verse 22

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said.

KMart Super Double Event

KMart is having a Super Double Event next week. This means that they will double coupons up to and including $2. Unfortunately it's not at the Kmart closest to me but it is with in an hour of my house!! I doubt I will make it but check the list here to see if it's near you. You also might want to check the ad next week or call to make sure before you make the trip.
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If it is in your area....get your high dollar coupons ready!! I've done this sale twice and you really can get some really great deals. Don't forget to let us know what you got!!
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Enjoy as I sit this one out...
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You can read more about Kmart here at Hot Coupon World!

Swanson's Chicken Giveaway!!

Stretching a buck is giving away Free coupons for Swanson Chicken. 6 Winners will receive 10 coupons good for one FREE can of any Swanson Premium Chunk Chicken (up to $3.99 value).

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Go here to leave a comment and find out more information!

Good Luck...Enter by Friday at 8 PM (EST)

Kroger 2-17

Kroger has a few deals to get this week! Keep in mind my Kroger triples MQ up to .50 cents everything else is face value...

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Comfort Diapers (Kroger brand I think)--reported to be $5.99 -$3.Q here= $2.99 per pack. I don't see it in the ad but it might be an unadvertised deal MSM has a post here about it...

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Cottonelle Toilet paper-- always .99cents- .50MQ= FREE

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Wacky Mac--always $1.63-.50MQ= .13cents go here to see how to use this!!

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Kraft cheese slices--2/$4.- .75/2= $1.60 each

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Fiber One Yogurt--$2. -.50MQ(tripled)= .50 also use cellfire here and shortcut here

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Pillsbury Toaster Strudel--$2. -.35 MQ= .95 use cellfire here

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Knorr Pasta Sides--10/$10- .50/2 (tripled)= .25 cents each

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Yoplait Yo Plus--$2.- $1.50MQ = FREE

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Milk --4/$5. or might be 4/$4 again--not sure yet

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Your turn --What did I miss...

Wordless Wednesday

I'm joining wordless Wednesdays! Just post a pic. each week! See more here!


I know I can't be wordless but just to let you know,
I'm hoping NOT to see this again until next year!!
It is beautiful tho with the sun shining on it!!

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picture taken in January

Daily Dose

Acts Chapter 13

Verse 38

" Therefore, My brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.

Practical Tip Tuesday!

Hope you have your tips ready cuz it's time!!
Here's my tip...
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Cook your hamburger 1 pound at a time.
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This tip might be obvious, but I didn't always do it this way.
(btw this tip is only useful if you use less than a pound when cooking most meals like I do.)
I used to buy my hamburger and then split into 1/3 lb. packages and freeze it uncooked. Then when I pulled it out I would always have to take time to cook it.
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Now I just throw it into the freezer when I get home from the store. (No time taken to split it up.) Then as I need hamburger I cook the entire pound. Use what I need usually 1/3 pound. Then I let the rest cool while I make the meal. Last I put the cooked meat into 2-3 baggies and freeze.

The next time I need hamburger it's ready!! Just pull it out and defrost for 20-30 seconds and you're done.

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I also want to let you know that this is what I use to cook my hamburger. This is the Large Micro-cooker from Pampered Chef. It is one of the BEST $10. I've ever spent for the kitchen.

I love it and use it often to cook hamburger.

If the meat is frozen I usually defrost for a couple minutes. Then I simply put the hamburger in the container put the lid on and cook in the microwave for 2 min. Then I use some paper towels to get most of the grease out and chop it up with a turner. Then return it to the microwave for another 2 min. You may need to get the grease out again and chop. Put it in for 1 more minute. That's it! It should be done!! I think this is soooo much easier than frying in a pan on the stove!

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Well it's your turn. What tips have you come up with this week. Leave your link below!!

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Daily Dose

Chapter 12

Verse 11

Then Peter came to himself and said, "Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel and rescued me from Herod's clutches and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating."

Weekly Meals

Here's our menu this week...

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Monday--Wet Burritos--I made this for the first time a couple weeks ago and we loved it. See the recipe I posted here

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Tuesday--Smothered Pork chops (boneless) , potatoes, and veggies

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Wednesday--Hamburgers (grilled??) and french fries

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Thursday--Chicken Fettuccine--using leftover chicken from last Sunday

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Friday--Leftovers or Out

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Saturday--Homemade pizza

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Sunday -- BLT's

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My new recipe this week is the smothered pork chops. I am also going to add fresh mushrooms! I think it looks really good-- hopefully it tastes really good too!!

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See more menu plans here!

Daily Dose

Acts Chapter 11

Verses 22-24

News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

Meijer 2-15

Meijer looks pretty good to me this week!!!
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Here's what's on sale... (my Meijer doubles MQ to .50 cents)
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Kraft cheese $2. -.75 MQ= $1.25--these MQ were found in blinkies at Kroger a few weeks ago..
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Softsoap liquid soap--$1. -.35MQ= .30 cents
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Eckrich hot dogs--$1.25 each (so so sale)
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Idaho potatoes 5# bag--$2.00
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Aunt Millies healthy goodness bread--$1.25- .50MQ= .25 cents (AWESOME)
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Trident Gum--$.75 cents- .75MQ= FREE
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Kelloggs cereal--5/$10 (buy 5 get free gallon milk)--buy 5 use 2-$1.50/2 MQ= 5/$7. (milk is worth $2.)---so it's like getting 5 boxes for $5.--select varieties --(plus use a MQ for the 5th box if you have one)
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Meijer 10/$10 sale get the 11th FREE--more included than I'm listing- see ad for complete list-
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Aunt Millies english muffins--$1. -.35MQ= .30 cents
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Knorr pasta sides--$1. -.50/2= .50 cents each
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Totinos pizza rolls--$1. -.35MQ= .30 cents
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Green Giant veggies--$1. -.50/2= .50 cents
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Old Orchard frozen juices--$1. - $1./4= .75 cents each
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Okay that's it...what did I miss?? Leave a comment if you see something or let us know what looks good to you!!

See the ad scans here

Menards is Back!! FREEBIES!!

After a couple weeks of no freebies, Menards is back with 5 freebies!

This ad is good thru March 1.

I wouldn't wait too long to take advantage though as they seem to

sell out fast, at least around here!

16' chrome tape measure and 7" poly square --
Free after $2.00 (each) rebate--limit 1 of EACH tool

All purpose paint brushes--FREE after $4.00 Rebate--limit 2

Alkaline Batteries--FREE after $2.00 Rebate--limit 4 (AA only)
Yea--I love Free batteries! Also use $1/2 MQ to make this a MM!

Liquid Nails--FREE after $2.00 Rebate--limit 2

13 pc. Magnetic Drive --.99 cents after $4.00 Rebate--limit 1

(Not Free but close!)
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You must purchase an additional $10. of non-rebated items per transaction. Remember you can just get a gift card if you don't need anything right now and use it later.

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If you're not familiar with how Menards Rebate program works, you can go here to read more!