Sunday Coupon Preview

Wow, if you plan to get the paper this weekend you may have thought you hit the jackpot. We are scheduled to get 4 yes 4 inserts this weekend. We are to get a Smart Source, Red Plum, P & G, and a Pepsi Co insert. I personally am very excited to get my paper tomorrow morning. Please remember if you live in an area where the Red Plum is delivered in your midweek paper you will not receive it in your Sunday paper. Happy Clipping:)!

Daily Challenge~ Family

Well as many of you know my husband and I have taken on a huge task over the past year. In January 2011 we had our second little blessing and while babies are amazing and wonderful they are also alot of work(if you are a mommy I'm sure you can relate). While  adjusting to the changes in May 2011 we decided to rip off the roof of our ranch style home and make it a 2 story home. This has been very exciting, but coupled with the new baby a boat load of work. We have chosen to do much of the work ourselves and while that saves us money it steals our time away.

Around Christmas time my wonderful husband and I discussed how we need to cherish the moments we have with our little ones because before we know it they will be grown and gone. So as we set back then we decided to take 1 day a month and do something special with our girls and today is that day. I was talking yesterday an realized we haven't stuck to our goal for April and it is nearly over. Do you have so many things on your plate that sometimes you forget to step back and enjoy the time you've been given with the ones you love? Take some time today and do something special with someone you care about. Go visit your grandmother in the nursing home, have a movie date on the couch with your hubby after the kids go to bed, or  take your kids for ice cream tonight after your home cooked meal. Do something special with those you love this weekend.

Daily Challenge~ Love Letter

I want to start this by saying if you have a hard time with death please be aware it is mentioned here though not graphic.

Over the course of the past roughly 2 months we have lost 6 friends, neighbors, and family members. Though none of these are from our immediate family I believe death of those you know touches you. Each person deals with it a different way for me it usually makes me pause and reexamine my everyday living. It is so easy to get caught up in doing your everyday routines and checklists that sometimes we forget to just stop and smell the roses. Get up, get the kids to school/daycare, get to work, big meeting, rush out get the kids from daycare, swing through a drive-thru, head to soccer, head home, get the kids in bed, throw in laundry before the kids have nothing to wear the next day, eventually roll into bed hoping the baby sleeps though the night  so you can sleep a few hours before starting it all over.

Well the last death that occurred wasn't old age or sickness, it was the tragedy of a car accident. These types of things always get to me because you just never know. I know I will be excited on the day when I meet my Savior Jesus Christ , but the thought of leaving my husband  and/or kids is saddening and at this point of my life kind of scary. I am a stay at home mom, meaning I take care of the kids and home things. Though my husband is good about mowing the grass and taking the trash out he doesn't know the  words to my preschoolers favorite songs or the  the different crys on my non-speaking toddler. He doesn't know when the mortgage is due or the password to the online bank account, just because all these things are things I typically take care off. Awhile ago I started a letter containing alot of these things and as I tearfully wrote it I had to take a break and never resumed. Well, today I plan to finish writing  a letter to my husband with so many things that in the event something would happen he would have at least something to help him. I will note that though I have this on my computer I intend to print a hard copy and give it to my sister as well. This is something I intend to update as the times in our lives change and if we are fortunate to live a long healthy life together then it was a few minutes gone that made me sit and reflect and in the unfortunate event that something would happen it was time well spent to help my husband. If you don't have anything like this I challenge you to do the same.

Giant Eagle~ A Few Cheapies & Freebies

Here are some GE deals for the week of 4/26-5/2

Blackberries
$1


Pantene 2/$7-BOGO (4/29 PG)
=2/$3.50


Head & Shoulders 2/$9-BOGO (4/1 PG)
=2/$4.50


Brawny $1
-1/1 here
=FREE!


Dole Fruit Crisp $2
-75/1 (3/25SS)
=50cents


Vlasic Stackers or Pickles $2
-75/1 (4/1SS)
=50cents


Bird's Eye Bagged Veggies $1
-50/2  (4/1RP -EXPIRES 4/29)
=2/$1


Yoplait Light Granola Parfait $2
-75/1 (3/25SS)
=50cents


Pampers $9.49 ($4 OYNO wyb 2)
- (2) 1.50 Printable (posted a few weeks back no longer available)
=15.98/2 - 4OYNO
=$11.98/2 or $5.99 Each

More Disney Rewards Points

Wahoo, DMR has more points available today by filling out a short survey. I had 2 available in my account each about 10 questions and took me a total of 5 minutes. I was rewarded 25 points for each. That's 50 more EASY points. Head here to log in and check it out.
If you aren't a member yet, but love Disney today is a great time to start. Simply register an account and each time you purchase a new Disney movie or head to the theater to view a Disney show you can earn points that you can use to cash out for toys, gift cards and more. 

Mommy Tips & Tricks~ Wishlists

As a mom there is so much that falls on your shoulders. Over the years I have been finding little tips to help make some things just a little bit easier. I hope as the years continue these ideas continue to flow:) We will be discussing my HOME MANAGEMENT BINDER in length at another time, but it is basically the control center of my home. In it I have a section labeled miscellaneous in which my family "WISHLIST" fall.


Have you ever had someone ask you what you want for Christmas and you are stumped? Or what to get your child for a birthday and you think on my goodnight just not another TOY! I would have these moments where I couldn't come up with something and later on I'd say o man I should have  told them "x", but I totally forgot about it. Well, here I keep each persons name with a running list. Each time I think of something or someone mentions something(with good reason... no I don't write down every baby and barbie doll my 3 year old wants:) I write it down. Then when their grandma asks what to get them for Christmas I can come up with something worth having instead of another toy they truly do not  need. As things are bought by others our ourselves from this list I simply use a dry erase marker and cross it out.

 I love this idea because writing it down means it's easily accessed and getting things from the list means that money is not being wasted on things that won't be used.

$10 Boppy Pillow & Cover!!!

WOW!!!!  This is a hot deal!

Totsy is offering up a smoking deal right now. You can purchase a boppy pillow and slipcover for ONLY $10. This is a $40+ value. I can say as a nursing mommy this is invaluable, one of the best things I EVER got. If your not interested for yourself keep in mind any  baby showers that you have coming up. I will say these are great for putting behind the child when they are learning to sit and excellent for tummy time at an early age so they are great for ALL baby's not just breastfed. At this price I couldn't pass it up.

Note: Totsy is a referral site so if you would like to give me credit for sharing please message me your email  address and I would love to refer you:)

FREE Personalized Mother's Day Card

The Cardstore is at it again! I absolutely love these deals as cards are nice, but to me seem like so much $ on something that usually just gets thrown away after a week or so.I just made my 4th free Mother's Day cards only 1 left so I'm hoping for 1 more promo. 

Right now head over here and personalize  your choice Mother's Day Card. Then at checkout use the code LUVMOM to get your recieve your card for FREE. Best of all you can choose to have this sent to the recipient or to your home and shipping is free also!

Note: This is one free per account.

Hot Coupon Alert

I LOVE Peanut Butter! I will say in the years I have been couponing, coupons for Jif are rare. However, right now they are offering up a $.55/1 Jif coupon. You can head here to print yours. I would print asap as I'm sure these will run out of prints fast.

Too Good Not To Share

As I quickly flipped through my emails this morning I had one entitled "DEATH" from my mother. She is usually quick to call me if someone is ill and I know would certainly call if something tragic had happened so it struck me as odd. Since I was intrigued I opened it to find a forward of sorts. It was an explanation of death and the attitude we should have. I wanted to share with you all so I have copied it here.



>>>>>>>A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Leave the examination room and said,

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>>>>>>>'Doctor, I am afraid to die.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Tell me what lies on the other side.'

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know.'

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>'You don't know? You're a Christian man,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>and don't know what's on the other side?'

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>The doctor was holding the handle of the door;

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>>>>>>>On the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,

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>>>>>>>And as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>And leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Turning to the patient, the doctor said,

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>>>>>>>'Did you notice my dog?

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>>>>>>>He's never been in this room before.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>He didn't know what was inside.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>He knew nothing except that his master was here,

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>>>>>>>And when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.

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>>>>>>>I know little of what is on the other side of death,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>But I do know one thing...

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>I know my Master is there and that is enough.'

Daily Challenge

Yesterday my husband stopped and got our mail on his way home (per usual). I was making dinner when he arrived and as I glanced through the mail I noticed what looked to me to be a medical bill. (sadly I recognize these quickly after 4 years of pregnancy/births). Knowing we hadn't had more than a well visit in quite awhile I opened it only to find a large bill from services my husband had last fall. Argh, so today I am spending time dealing with the insurance company, the medical company, and his work trying  to get it sorted out.

Well instead of wasting my day ...in between phone calls I am doing lots of other paper work. I am preparing May's budget and meal plan as April is quickly coming to a close. Today make it a priority to prepare for the upcoming month. Get your budget ready, prepare your next meal plan, update your May calender, whatever it is that will help your family be ready int he upcoming month. 

Disney Movie Rewards~ 2 Free 10 Point Code

Right now Disney Movie Rewards is offering a universal code to all memebers. Simply log into your account and enter COGSWORTH for a bonus 10 points!

Not familiar with DMR, head here to see how it works and here to view the awesome  rewards you can cash in for. Start your account today with a free 10 points!

Note that right now there is a $10 Disney giftcard for only 1000 points.

Shortly after posting this I became aware of another 10point code. When you are at the Disney Movie Rewards site also enter LUMIERE to score 20points total.

Groupon-Angie's List

Today Groupon is offering up a neat save. How I wish they would have had this a year ago when we began our house project. Today's deal is for the growing site Angie's List. 

Angie's List offers nationwide service, collecting quality reviews to help consumers find high-quality contractors, doctors, mechanics, veterinarians, and more.

A one-year subscription  typically costs $39, but today save $21, paying only $18! That's $1.50/month for the best advice out there from everyday people like you and me. If this interest's you be sure to check it out here.

Daily Challenge~Spring Challenge #21

Good Morning! I am excited today to wake up to NO SNOW, as they were calling for 4+ inches here in western PA for today's forecast.

I'm bummed though as it is very chilly and I was loving  having my windows open. So today's challenge is to get moving and pretend its warm by working up a sweat inside haha. I'm gonna move the couches out and sweep/ mop(or me I hand scrub my floors), wipe the baseboards and walls down behind them. So today get moving move that furniture out and get cleaning those hard to reach places.