How to store coupons..Accordian Method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is the method I use most. Any questions ask away!

How to store coupons..Accordian Method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is the method I use most. Any questions ask away!

How to store coupons -Binder method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is one method. Many couponers have variations of each..I tried this method once and it did not work for me but I know there are tons of couponers who swear by it. I am too OCD for this system and since coupons come in various sizes I was stressing myself out. LOL the trick is to sort the pages by category..I am considering giving this method another try tho.. We will see. Any questions ask away!

How to store coupons -Binder method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is one method. Many couponers have variations of each..I tried this method once and it did not work for me but I know there are tons of couponers who swear by it. I am too OCD for this system and since coupons come in various sizes I was stressing myself out. LOL the trick is to sort the pages by category..I am considering giving this method another try tho.. We will see. Any questions ask away!

How to store coupons.. Uncut Method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is one method. Many couponers have variations of each.. I use this method along with the accordion method I will post later as this video took 1 hr 25 min to upload. This is an easy way to keep track of your inserts.. when I post coupon references I write 4/26 SS. That means the coupon came out in the April 26 Smart Source Inserts.. Any questions ask away!

PS I want to give credit to my videographer.. Jacob ;)

How to store coupons.. Uncut Method

I will be posting several methods of coupon sorting.. this is one method. Many couponers have variations of each.. I use this method along with the accordion method I will post later as this video took 1 hr 25 min to upload. This is an easy way to keep track of your inserts.. when I post coupon references I write 4/26 SS. That means the coupon came out in the April 26 Smart Source Inserts.. Any questions ask away!

PS I want to give credit to my videographer.. Jacob ;)

Kroger 4/26-5/2

I will add more later.. these are the deals I spotted at first glance

1/2 gallon milk 5/$5
Boneless Chicken breast $1.99 lb
Cheese 16 oz 2/$5
General Mills Cereal 2/$4
Loreal Pro Vive or kids care BOGO
Tomatoes on the vine .98#
Corn on the cob 8/$1
Kroger 73% Lean Ground beef $1.68 lb
Idaho potatoes 5# $1.64
Whole Chicken Fryers .98LB!!

Kroger 4/26-5/2

I will add more later.. these are the deals I spotted at first glance

1/2 gallon milk 5/$5
Boneless Chicken breast $1.99 lb
Cheese 16 oz 2/$5
General Mills Cereal 2/$4
Loreal Pro Vive or kids care BOGO
Tomatoes on the vine .98#
Corn on the cob 8/$1
Kroger 73% Lean Ground beef $1.68 lb
Idaho potatoes 5# $1.64
Whole Chicken Fryers .98LB!!

My friend Mandy ROCKS!

This was my first trip to Kmart super doubles.. every so often KMART doubles mnf coupons $2 and under.. makes for some really great deals..

Today I got frosted flakes $2.50 a box- $1 coupon x2= $.50 a box
As I left my house to go shopping I checked the mail.. There was a letter from Mandy with coupons for $1.50 off Oreo wyb a gallon of milk.. they were $3 each so with the double I got both for $3. Kraft dressing was $2.67 and I had a $1.50x2 coupon.. I also got a few other things.. I am gonna scope out my coupons and head back tomorrow

Kroger I got the McCormick spices for .25.. they were 10/$10 and I had 10 75¢ q's and one $1. used up some cereal and salsa rainchecks and grabbed some icecream $1.99 half gallon.. My husband LOVES the butterfinger ice cream.. is a staple ;) again back to the store tomorrow to finish out the deals

My friend Mandy ROCKS!

This was my first trip to Kmart super doubles.. every so often KMART doubles mnf coupons $2 and under.. makes for some really great deals..

Today I got frosted flakes $2.50 a box- $1 coupon x2= $.50 a box
As I left my house to go shopping I checked the mail.. There was a letter from Mandy with coupons for $1.50 off Oreo wyb a gallon of milk.. they were $3 each so with the double I got both for $3. Kraft dressing was $2.67 and I had a $1.50x2 coupon.. I also got a few other things.. I am gonna scope out my coupons and head back tomorrow

Kroger I got the McCormick spices for .25.. they were 10/$10 and I had 10 75¢ q's and one $1. used up some cereal and salsa rainchecks and grabbed some icecream $1.99 half gallon.. My husband LOVES the butterfinger ice cream.. is a staple ;) again back to the store tomorrow to finish out the deals

Blog Templates and blinkies

I enjoy making these... its like an extension of my digital scrap booking.. I ma having alot of fun.. I did all three of my blogs and have some on my photobucket acct that I will post later. If anyone wants me to make them something I can try my hand at it..

Digi' Scrappin'

Its my hobby.. and the good part... is this post will be a compilation of all the F-R-E-E stuff you can get for Digital Scrapbooking. They are posted because I have used or will use one of their downloads


Raspberry Road Designs

My Digital Things

Le Petit Monde....

Scrapping Kittens

Ditab

Digi' Scrappin'

Its my hobby.. and the good part... is this post will be a compilation of all the F-R-E-E stuff you can get for Digital Scrapbooking. They are posted because I have used or will use one of their downloads


Raspberry Road Designs

My Digital Things

Le Petit Monde....

Scrapping Kittens

Ditab

Family Home Evening 4/20/09

This evening the missionaries came over.. we did a brief lesson on family scripture study.. the kids painted their salt dough creations they made yesterday

Urijah's, He tried to grab the dough, hence the weird shape LOL








Olivia painted the hands.. they will become magnets. she has such skill. very precise with her brush strokes.. esp for a 2 year old

Zachary painted a Frog. He LOVES Frogs

Isaac's lady bug. the spots are a pencil holder

Abigail made this.. the bowl is for earrings etc.. she did a wonderful job

Quinten also made a lady bug

Jacob made this frame.. we had alot of fun but the salt dough was tough to get the right consistency.. Practice practice, practice

Family Home Evening 4/6/09

We made page markers. We use these to mark our pages as we go through our FHE lesson. The back of each are artistically designed or have a scripture on them. We distribute them among the kids and I and when the number is called that person reads the verse. It gives everyone a chance to read and we save time by not having to search for scriptures during the lesson.

Some Pics from this past month

Walgreens 4/19-25

Wags Plastic Cutlery 2/$1 with 7 day coupon (flyer coupon)
Ultra Turf Trash bags 100ct $7.99
Ravian Panty hose .69¢ 7 day
Reach Dental Care .99¢ 7 day 3/15SS
Walgreens baby Care buy one get one 1/2 off

Walgreens 4/19-25

Wags Plastic Cutlery 2/$1 with 7 day coupon (flyer coupon)
Ultra Turf Trash bags 100ct $7.99
Ravian Panty hose .69¢ 7 day
Reach Dental Care .99¢ 7 day 3/15SS
Walgreens baby Care buy one get one 1/2 off

Kroger 4/19-25

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers 10/$10
Chef Boy R Dee $10/10 3/29SS
Scott Paper towels 10/$10 3/29SS 4/19SS
Angel Soft Toilet paper 4 pack 10/$10 4/19SS
Kroger Ice Cream treats 12 ct .99¢
Kroger Pancake Syrup 10/$10
Pillsbury Brownie Mix 10/$10 3/29RP
Mango's .68¢ lb
McCormic Seasonings 10/$10 3/15RP 4/5SS
Golden or Delicious Apples .77¢ lb
On the Vine tomatoes .98¢ lb!
8lb bag naval oranges $3.99
Yellow or green squash .98¢ lb
Red Seedless Grapes .99¢ lb
Kroger Cheese 16 oz 2/$5
Kroger 1/2 gal orange juice .99¢

Kroger 4/19-25

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers 10/$10
Chef Boy R Dee $10/10 3/29SS
Scott Paper towels 10/$10 3/29SS 4/19SS
Angel Soft Toilet paper 4 pack 10/$10 4/19SS
Kroger Ice Cream treats 12 ct .99¢
Kroger Pancake Syrup 10/$10
Pillsbury Brownie Mix 10/$10 3/29RP
Mango's .68¢ lb
McCormic Seasonings 10/$10 3/15RP 4/5SS
Golden or Delicious Apples .77¢ lb
On the Vine tomatoes .98¢ lb!
8lb bag naval oranges $3.99
Yellow or green squash .98¢ lb
Red Seedless Grapes .99¢ lb
Kroger Cheese 16 oz 2/$5
Kroger 1/2 gal orange juice .99¢

Free Address Labels

Natioanl Foundation for Cancer Research

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Free Address Labels

Natioanl Foundation for Cancer Research

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Easter

It was also Joe's Birthday.. here's a few pics
It was he and Scott's Birthday.. same day, 10 years apart

so theres the cute eggs and baby animals

now for the good stuff..

This is my favorite hymn


This is a link to a talk

Well things seem to be getting back to normal.. I had been in a pretty emotional funk the past month. Moving, new jobs, no new jobs, new jobs again...and I miscarried on March 20th.. I will say it was much easier emotionally this time around. I take comfort in the 7 beautiful blessings the Lord has given me.. I did not have that comfort before.. And I really only felt sorrow for those who havent been blessed yet. I have so many friends who try as they to get pregnant that cant.. and my heart breaks for them..

The kids enjoyed the few days of beautiful weather.. we had flurries today.. I am so confused..



Urijah has "grown up" quite a bit since he started walking.. Along with walking he has learned how to be a clown.. he is always doing things to get a laugh out of people.

March 2009

Spending/Savings Log

Kroger purchase total $686.55 saved $277.61= $408.94 out of pocket
CVS purchase total $0 saved $0= $0 out of pocket
Walgreens purchase total $86.05 saved $33.68= $52.37 out of pocket
Walmart purchase total $138.01 saved $31.32= $106.69 out of pocket
Sams Club total $72.90 saved $0= $72.90 out of pocket
Kmart total $19.95 saved $9.95= $10 out of pocket
Other purchase total $21.80 saved $.59= $21.21 out of pocket


Total of purchases $1025.26 saved $353.15 Total OOP $672.11

year to date
Total of purchases $2720.01 saved $1126.79 Total OOP $1593.22

March 2009

Spending/Savings Log

Kroger purchase total $686.55 saved $277.61= $408.94 out of pocket
CVS purchase total $0 saved $0= $0 out of pocket
Walgreens purchase total $86.05 saved $33.68= $52.37 out of pocket
Walmart purchase total $138.01 saved $31.32= $106.69 out of pocket
Sams Club total $72.90 saved $0= $72.90 out of pocket
Kmart total $19.95 saved $9.95= $10 out of pocket
Other purchase total $21.80 saved $.59= $21.21 out of pocket


Total of purchases $1025.26 saved $353.15 Total OOP $672.11

year to date
Total of purchases $2720.01 saved $1126.79 Total OOP $1593.22

Walgreens 4/5-11

Royal Jello 5/$1
Notebooks and Envelopes .69 each
Easter Pens/Pencils 3/$1
Crayola 64 pack with sharpener $1.99
Misc Chocolate eggs .39
bag jelly beans .39
Punch ballon or bubbles 3/$1
Easter Tumblers 8/$1
Walgreens diapers 2/$9

Walgreens 4/5-11

Royal Jello 5/$1
Notebooks and Envelopes .69 each
Easter Pens/Pencils 3/$1
Crayola 64 pack with sharpener $1.99
Misc Chocolate eggs .39
bag jelly beans .39
Punch ballon or bubbles 3/$1
Easter Tumblers 8/$1
Walgreens diapers 2/$9

Kroger 4/5-11

Kroger dozen eggs 5/$5
GM Cereals $2.49 each 4/5SS 3/8SS check IPC's
Buy any three get a Free Gallon of milk
Duncan hines cake mix 10/$10 3/29 SS
Lil Butterball Turkey .99 lb
Sweet Potatoes .58 lb
Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz 3/$4

Kroger 4/5-11

Kroger dozen eggs 5/$5
GM Cereals $2.49 each 4/5SS 3/8SS check IPC's
Buy any three get a Free Gallon of milk
Duncan hines cake mix 10/$10 3/29 SS
Lil Butterball Turkey .99 lb
Sweet Potatoes .58 lb
Kroger Cheese 6-8 oz 3/$4

Ordinary Room Makeover- Frugal edition

So I have been painting.. alot..
My arms hurt..

but the new place wasnt painted before we moved in.. so I am doing so.. For the record, I LOVE Lowes $5 oops paints.. takes the work out of decision making and shoot, it $5

First I did the Girls Room, Bright Yellow!

Before

After

Then we tackeld the kitchen. from a yellowy dirty white, to bright white

Then I did my room

And today the living room. its now Khaki color..

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Interested in Homeschooling?

Wonder where to start?

First go here HSLDA to find out your states homeschool laws.. remember, they usually arent as bad as the legal terminology makes it sound :)

Then take a stop here Homeschool.com and you can read about the different styles of Homeschooling.. We consider ourselves eclectic unschoolers. we do work books and such but most of our learning is hands on child led learning.

Homeschool World has some great articles. Homeschool Blogger has thousands of bloggers who give a peek into their homeschool world. You do not need to sign up to read.. only to post.

And of course there is I.. I have been "officially" homeschooling since 2003 when Jacob started kindergarten. But at home learning began years before that. I guess you could re-title us. Frugal Eclectic Unschoolers.. as we do it with a very low budget. I post many FREE homeschool resources..

I hope this helps.. Enjoy

Interested in Homeschooling?

Wonder where to start?

First go here HSLDA to find out your states homeschool laws.. remember, they usually arent as bad as the legal terminology makes it sound :)

Then take a stop here Homeschool.com and you can read about the different styles of Homeschooling.. We consider ourselves eclectic unschoolers. we do work books and such but most of our learning is hands on child led learning.

Homeschool World has some great articles. Homeschool Blogger has thousands of bloggers who give a peek into their homeschool world. You do not need to sign up to read.. only to post.

And of course there is I.. I have been "officially" homeschooling since 2003 when Jacob started kindergarten. But at home learning began years before that. I guess you could re-title us. Frugal Eclectic Unschoolers.. as we do it with a very low budget. I post many FREE homeschool resources..

I hope this helps.. Enjoy

April Fools...

So last year I tried to pull a really good April Fools joke on Zachary.. I just knew I had him. I used the Print Screen option and made my Windows page a background page and hid the start Menu.. Then I waited for the right moment and called my then two year old son in so he could use the computer.. foreseeing him clicking away at a non existent start menu. Oh this woudl be good..

What I failed to realize is that my highly intellegent son no longer used the mouse to access the start menu but rather the windows key.. my ingenious plot foiled by a 2 year old..

So this year we had something a bit simpler.. and more fun. About 4 pm Joe asked me about taking the kids to Cici's Pizza for dinner.. the kids cheered and we got ready, loaded up and off we went.

As we pulled into the Walmart parking lot DH said "april fools, no Cici's" as the sigh's rang out they were changed to cheers when Joe annouced we were picking up puppies!

We had found them in an ad on Craigslist. They were strays the lady had found and needed to rehome.. they are about 12 weeks per my estimation.. Both females and no names as of yet

They are kinda shy but warming up.. Simon nor Taylor seem to mind. Taylor has actually been extra careful as she knows she can be a bit testy with dogs esp females.