Meals and Deals

I have been baking this morning! My house smells so good. I made chocolate chip banana muffins, Lemon Poppyseed Bread, Green Beans and Artic Freeze Salad. Now I have a 7 pound turkey roasting that I got for $5.66! WOW! I love a bargain!

We are leaving tomorrow to go my my Aunt DiDi's house for a HUGE family reunion! They do this annually, but we have never been on Thanksgiving. I really cannot wait to see everyone. My girls were two the last time we saw everyone (they are almost nine).

I found some movie vouchers Husband brought home over the summer that expire the end of December. I have made an executive decision, Son will have a Movie party since we have 6 passes to use! That is simple and I do not have to worry about the house and all those boys!!! Now I need to see what is playing that 10-11 year-old will like.

Fortunately we have been very calm on the home front with very little drama! Sorry about not posting! I hope you have a very THANKful Turkey day! And most of all, a great SALE HUNTING FRIDAY! I will be out and about scooping up all the good deals!

Super Savings

One of my favorite stores is Big Lots. Check out this great coupon for 20% off your entire purchase!
Have Fun!

Several of my friends want to know how I find the best deals - the Internet! No, I am not sitting around with sales flyer's all over my house and coupons laying everywhere! I have a couple of sites that constantly give updates on the deals!

On Black Friday, Walgreens will have Tide Liquid Detergent 13-16 loads $1.99, limit 2. There was a .50 c/o in the P&G 11/4 insert.
There will also be a free Gillette Venus Breeze or Fusion Power Phantom Razor free after rebate, plus use a $2 coupon from the P&G 10/14 insert for $2 overage.
CoverGirl Outlast Lip Color will be $2.99 less a $1 Easy Saver c/o. Also use a $1 CoverGirl Lip c/o from 10/14 P&G insert. Final price .99. (NANCY DID YOU READ THIS??) Doors open at 7am. Prices good until 2 pm.

If you live by a Best Buy, they have computers and laptops for a great deal!

At Wal Greens this week this one jumped out. Combine a manufacturer c/o with the Easy Saver c/o for free hand sanitizer. We should all be able to get a nice supply of Purell. My Wal Greens was out, but she gave me a rain check for two of them! This is also a good item to donate to soldiers:
Purell Hand Sanitizer $2.99
- $2.50 Easy Saver c/o
- $1.50 c/o (S 11/18) or - $1.50 c/o (S 10/7) or - $1 c/o (S 9/23)
Final price at least FREE

I hope this helps you find great deals! If you see something good let me know! I love to save money!

Awareness

Let's Go Ladies.......today is the day - your other monthly reminder!

We Are Family

Guess what I did yesterday??? I met my sister and mother for lunch and coupon swapping!! We had so much fun. Who would have thought swapping coupons and sharing deals could be so much fun!

Of course our first objective was to decide on lunch. We thought we had a great deal on lunch until we read the fine print and the coupon was only valid at dinner. Can you guess where we ate...


I got to sit in the back with Sister's sweet baby. Oh he is so SWEET! Look at this little face. He rarely ever cries, just a small pout...
Okay maybe a big pouttie lip, but it still so sweet.
My Mama gave me an Ipod docking station! I can now listen to my new tunes in the kitchen! I love it! Thank you Mama!! That is Honey her baby helping me open it!



I had to have a conference with one of my third grade teachers last week about our falling reading grade. Well, that conference made all the difference in the world! I was told she was disorganized and did not pay attention. I was devastated! I am the most organized person I know and how did my child not get this gene? Well, I came home and organized her notebook and added "study-guide sleeves" to her notebook and labeled everything: Reading, Spelling, Social Studies... I explained how she needed to place the study guide INSIDE the pockets, not just inside her backpack. We had 6 test last week and she made 100% on every single one! I was so proud of her.

I tell you all this to explain why we spent 45 minutes in the Hallmark store last night so they could all three spend their money on a Webkin. Decisions, decisions, decisions...

It was painful watching them struggle to decide which one to get. The Reindeer is the pet of the month for December and they could not decide if it was worth it or not. If you have not seen these things, congratulations! They are the talk of our house.

Once they finish homework and anything else I need them to do I allow them to get on the computer and "play" with their animal. They have actually learned alot from these little guys. They have to earn money to buy food to feed them on the site as well as make sure they get enough rest or they get sick. I have actually devised a discipline system from the Webkins that works like a charm. In the morning after I wake them up I come downstairs and start the timer at 60 minutes. They have to get dressed, eat, pack up their backpack, shoes, teeth and coats. We then check the time and the remaining time is how long they get in the afternoon to play on the computer. I can also take 5 minutes away for fighting, not following directions... you catch on! Some days they only have 15 minutes, others they may have 30 or more. This system has worked great for a couple of weeks now! Do you have other motivations at your house? I'd love to hear about them!

Rite Aid Deals!

Do you have an Eckerds/RiteAid? They are now the same thing.

Look at these deals that are FREE! Once you get home enter your receipt online and submit for your check! It only takes 2 weeks max to get your money!!!

This week there are double rebates on some products, must be purchased 11/11 - 11/17. Here are the deals I found so far:

Nature Made Rx Essentials Daily Supplement Nutrients $9.98
-$4.99 Single Check Rebate
-$4.99 Bonus Single Check Rebate (only valid 11/11-11/17)
-$5 c/o (coupon was in S in the paper on 10/21) or $1 c/o (S#2 11/4)
Final price $5 PROFIT

Glade Scented Light Show Berry $7.99-$2 Single Check Rebate
-mail in rebate form up to $12.50 (Sunday's paper S 11/11)
Final price $2 PROFIT

Excedrin 50 ct $4.99-$2 c/o (S#2 11/11, S 10/21 or S#2 9/9)
-mail in rebate up to $4.99 (S#2 11/11, S 10/21 or S#2 9/9)
Final price up $2 PROFIT

Tums Antacid $3.29
-$1/2 c/o (S#2 10/7)
-$1 c/o Sugar Free or Smoothies (S#2 10/7)
-1 c/o Kids (S#2 11/11)
-TMF mail in offer (S#2 11/11)
Final price up to $1 PROFIT

Renuzit Pearl Scents Air Freshener $2.49
-$1.50 Single Check Rebate
-$1 c/o (S#2 11/11)
Final price .01 PROFIT

Mom's in Atlanta

For those of you with babies and in the Atlanta area here is a great new site for Atlanta Moms to get gently used itemd! Looks great! Too bad I am past that stage!!!!!

Ladies, We are Different

I received this as an email and know I have many "non-medical" friends out there that read and wanted to share this with you! Thanks to my good friend at Me and The Other Three for sharing!

I was aware that female heart attacks are different, but this is the best description I've ever read. You all take care out there!

Women and heart attacks (Myocardial infarction)

Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack...you know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest & dropping to the floor that we see in the movies. Here is the story of one woman's experience with a heart attack.

'I had a completely unexpected heart attack at about 10:30 pm with NO prior exertion, NO prior emotional trauma that one would d suspect might've brought it on. I was sitting all snugly & warm on a cold evening, with my purring cat in my lap, reading an interesting story my friend had sent me, and actually thinking,'A-A-h, this is the life, all cozy and warm in my soft, cushy Lazy Boy with my feet propped up.' A moment later, I felt that awful sensation of indigestion, when you've been in a hurry and grabbed a bite of sandwich and washed it down with a dash of water, and that hurried bite seems to feel like you've swallowed a golf ball going down the esophagus in s low motion and it is most uncomfortable. You realize you shouldn't have gulped it down so fast and needed to chew it more thoroughly and this time drink a glass of water to hasten its progress down to the stomach. This was my initial sensation---the only trouble was that I hadn't taken a bite of anything since about 5:00 p.m.

'After that had seemed to subside, the next sensation was like little squeezing motions that seemed to be rac ing up my SPINE (hind-sight, it was probably my aorta spasming), gaining speed as they continued racing up and under my sternum (breast bone, where one presses rhythmically when administering CPR). This fascinating process continued on into my throat and branched out into both jaws.

'AHA!! NOW I stopped puzzling about what was happening--we all have read and/or heard about pain in the jaws being one of the signals of an MI happening, haven't we? I said aloud to myself and the cat, 'Dear God, I think I'm having a heart attack !' I lowered the foot rest, dumping the cat from my lap, started to take a step and fell on the floor instead. I thought to myself 'If this is a heart attack, I shouldn't be walking into the next room where the phone is or anywhere else...but, on the other hand, if I don't, nobody will know that I need help, and if I wait any longer I may not be able to get up in a moment.'

'I pulled myself up with the arms of the chair, walked slowly into the e next room and dialed the Paramedics... I told her I thought I was having a heart attack due to the pressure building under the sternum and radiating into my jaws. I didn't feel hysterical or afraid, just stating the facts. She said she was sending the Paramedics over immediately, asked if the front door was near to me, and if so, to unbolt the door and then lie down on the floor where they could see me when they came in.

'I then laid down on the floor as instructed and lost consciousness, as I don't remember the medics coming in, their examination, lifting me onto a gurney or getting me into their ambulance, or hearing the call they made to St. Jude ER on the way, but I did briefly awaken when we arrived and saw that the Cardiologist was already there in his surgical blues and cap, helping the medics pull my stretcher out of the ambulance. He was bending over me asking questions (probably something like 'Have you taken any medications?') but I couldn't make my mind interpret what he was saying, or form an answer, and nodded off again, not waking up until the Cardiologist and partner had already threaded the teeny angiogram balloon up my femoral artery into the aorta and into my heart where they installed 2 side by side stints to hold open my right coronary artery.

'I know it sounds like all my thinking and actions at home must have taken at least 20-3 0 minutes before calling the Paramedics, but actually it took perhaps 4-5 minutes before the call, and both the fire station and St. Jude are only minutes away from my home, and my Cardiologist was already to go to the OR in his scrubs and get going on restarting my heart (which had stopped somewhere between my arrival and the procedure) and installing the stints.

'Why have I written all of this to you with so much detail? Because I want all of you who are so important in my life to know what I learned first hand.'

1. Be aware that something very different is happening in your body not the usual men's symptoms, but inexplicable things happening (until my sternum and jaws got into the act ). It is said that many more women than men die of their first (and last) MI because they didn't know they were having one, and commonly mistake it as indigestion, take some Maalox or other anti-heartburn preparation, and go to bed, hoping they'll feel better in the morning when they wake up....which doesn't happen. My female friends, your symptoms might not be exactly like mine, so I advise you to call the Paramedics if ANYTHING is unpleasantly happening that you've not felt before. It is better to have a 'false alarm' visitation than to risk your life guessing what it might be!

2. Note that I said 'Call the Paramedics'. Ladies, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! Do NOT try to drive yourself to the ER--you're a hazard to others on the road, and so is your panicked husband who will be speeding and looking anxiously at what's happening with you instead of the road. Do NOT ca ll your doctor--he doesn't know where you live and if it's at night you won't reach him anyway, and if it's daytime, his assistants (or answering service) will tell you to call the Paramedics. He doesn't carry the equipment in his car that you need to be saved! The Paramedics do, mainly OXYGEN that you need ASAP. Your Dr. will be notified later

3. Don't assume it couldn't be a heart attack because you have a normal cholesterol count. Research has discovered that a cholesterol elevated reading is rarely the cause of an MI (unless it's unbelievably high, and/or accompanied by high blood pressure.) MI's are usually caused by long-term stress and inflammation in the body, which dumps all sorts of deadly hormones into your system to sludge things up in there. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the better chance we could survive...

Be Careful What You Say

This is from petpeeving

Some people that work here had a going away party the other day for a woman that is leaving.

One of the supervisors called a Walmart and ordered the cake. He told them to write: “best wishes Suzanne” and underneath that write “we will miss you”. Here’s the cake that was delivered:




I just think that is sooooo funny!!!!

The GREAT!!!

This was a great game! They played Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Night!

They lost last night 4-2. They got 2ND place and a great trophy! Here is a picture from the Shoot-Out Monday night! Fortunately they did not have another tie! That was torture for the Mama!

Husband skipped out on the last part of the meeting yesterday and caught an earlier flight! He was at the fields for both of their 6 o'clock games! They were so happy to see their Daddy!

Savings NUT

Check out the BARGAINS from CVS!
Body soap, water, lighter, softsoap refill, cashews, tums, vitamin C, Colgate, 100 calorie packs and a few fall items that were 90% off!! The best part- between coupons and EBC Bucks I paid out $2.76 CASH! Man this is fun! Plus I earned $28 EBC Bucks for next week!



My RiteAid is very SLOOOWWWW about their change over from Eckerds, so yours may not have this deal. They are not going to carry Energizer batteries so they are 75% off! I bought 12 packs for $1.19 each! Too bad last night when Son won second place at the soccer playoffs my batteries went dead in my new camera and I did not have a pack. Sick!!! Oh I was mad at myself.

Ho Ho Ho

Are you starting to think about CHRISTmas? I found this great post and had to share! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Do you have a family tradition? I would love to hear about it!

Every year I try to make a meaningful CHRISTmas card. Some years it has turned out better than others. I already have the wording for this years card and I think I have decided on the picture. Now I need to put it all together. It's only November 9th!

This year we are going skiing before Christmas so I need to get moving! I am loosing several days this shopping season. I also want to decorate the house the week of Thanksgiving. We are going to my Aunt's and my Mother-In-Laws so I do not have to do a big lunch this year and can start earlier!!! Husband will be thrilled :)

You know how frugal and organized I am, I think I want to ask for a label maker this year. Just think of all the things I could label! Pantry, storage bins in the girls closet (that I have not organized yet...) That could be BIG fun!

What is on your CHRISTmas list?

Soccer Hero!!!!

We WON! The girls played first and they did great and then Brother played and was unbelievable! He stopped EVERYTHING! They did not score on him! His little smile in the car was priceless! He knew he did good!

Everyone plays again Thursday night at 6PM. Gotta love that! I do not know how I will split myself onto two fields but we'll figure it out! I may need to call on some Grandparents! hint hint!

I am going to Atlanta today for my big haircut! A little nervous about my new do. We plan to go to lunch afterwards. We have decided not to shop since our tall friend is in a boot with a broken foot. We figured we'd take one for the team and skip out! We will just be saving money, right?

I'm in a hurry to get children up from only 8 hours of sleep (they require 10+). I will post soccer pictures soon!

Monday Moments on Tuesday

Husband has gone to Disney World for a meeting with Ford! I found out he is staying on the resort...what was he thinking not taking us. The children will be so upset if they find out Mickey is tucking Daddy in at night!

I got this Sunday's paper! WOW! All the coupons, I was in heaven! If any of my dear friends are crazy enough to throw those valuable things out, please pass them my way! I am having a field day getting things for free or almost free!

Yesterday was spent SHOPPING! Sad when the highlight of my day is CVS and WalGreens! Anyway, the deals were wonderful! Sugar and Chocolate chips are on sale at Walgreens/stacked with a coupon is great for the CHRISTmas baking season! The children have really taken an interest in cooking so I think we will have BIG fun baking in the kitchen this year!

My son had his first playoff game last night. Yes, you guessed it-they won so they play again tonight. He is the goalie and of course they tied 2-2 and went into overtime. They played two 5 minute periods and no one scored so they went to a shoot out. AHHHHAHAHHAHAHHHHHHHHHH... That is too tense for this Drama Mama to be able to handle. They take their five best players and let them shoot against him. My poor baby. The tension was unreal. He only let two get by! He is so good!
Tonight the girls have their first game at 6pm and then Son plays at 7:30. It will be 9:30 when we get home. Pray for me tomorrow morning. My children require 10 hours+ sleep. I know it is not going to be pretty.

I walked with Apple-Dumplin yesterday and today! We walked hard and far today! She told me about her drama at the soccer field last night. Her daughter was barely on the field 10 minutes and her husband was UPSET she had not been given more playing time. He marched over to the coaches side with about 10 minutes left to play and started in on them.. she was mortified. She told him last night (and I quote) "Why do you have to act like the TRASH that we are." Oh I think that is hilarious. She is a hoot! You would love her. Needless to say their season is over (I'm jealous). ;)

I will post pictures tomorrow. I also want to share my savings this week. Here is a coupon for $3 off Post-it notes. I love those things!

This Weeks Savings

My dear "Tall Friend" is laid up with a broken foot. I thought I would give her some good reading material and also share it with you! I also have some of the deals for this week listed!

Here is the scoop on CVS.
Use this coupon for $2 off $10 or more!

Do you want to learn more about shopping for "free" at CVS? Read this great post!!

Here is the scoop on Rite Aid/Eckerds.

Here are the Publix Items!

20% off Children's Placehttp://beingfrugal.net

Print out a B1G1F coupon on Tropicana 20 oz, click here

This is my favorite site! I read this daily! She went on vacation last week and it about killed me - the audacity of her spending precious time with her family...

One Last site and this should do you for a while!

Christmas Present Idea

I want to make a few of these hard back books! They look great!

Angela at mommy bytes is giving away six HP Photo Books.

I also plan to decorate paint cans that were never used. You wrap a 12x12 piece of paper around them (one for top and coordinating one for the bottom half). Then you put ribbon around the middle - SUPER CUTE! Really fun for Teacher's gifts! If I finish ONE I'll post a picture!

The Children

This was a great Halloween! The girls were each puppy dogs and brother was a blast from the '70's!!


They were able to play in two Jumpies and a huge slide! They won as much candy as they collected at the Trunk or Treat! This mean Momma made them pick out 10 pieces to put in their "Candy-stash." Yes, I know about it. It is under their bed and I can't stand it (my OCD kicking in). They said I was mean for not letting them keep all of it.

Do you let your children have access to all that candy? Besides I did what every good mother did last night after they went to bed - I picked out my favorites!!!!!

Brother had a hard time deciding what he wanted to be. Last year he was Micheal Vick, but this year he felt too cool for any of that. I tried to convince him to be Micheal Vick again and let his sisters be his fighting dogs, but he didn't go for that!!!

Happy Halloween

Oh What BIG Fun!!!

We went to the church for a Trunk-or-Treat and for a Fall Festival all in one! The children and the adults had a blast! I did not get a whole lot of shots... I was to busy swinging my BLOND hair! The girls decided not to be Hannah Montana so SOMEBODY had to wear the wig...!

The model before you is sporting a lovely green polyester jacket and matching pants! The red lipstick makes the ensemble!
I am beside an Auburn cheerleader and a scarecrow and her "twin" another scarecrow!! These are my buddies from our HomeTeam! We saw a couple of our other members...but they were not in costume!! I think the adults had as much fun as the children did. When husband arrived I think he was a little shocked to see his bride blond! He kept telling everyone he was taking a blond home...

Organizing One Room At A Time

I am getting organized with Organized Junkie!
I am going to organize my storage pantry and my girls bedroom. I have a couple of clever ideas that I hope to pull off.

First I have to remember to take BEFORE pictures. I will keep you posted on my progress. I really should tackle our walk-in attic, but that is too much work!

If you decide to take the challenge let me know! I could use the motivation! You know how competitive I am! ;)

Rite Aid Deals!

I know I am crazy about saving money... I want to show you what I got for FREE!!! Actually I paid $2.43 in tax, but really it was free. Eckerds was bought out by Rite Aid and we have one on the other side of town! Rite Aid offers "Single-Check Rebates" that you process online - no mailing, copying, stamps, etc. All you have to do is enter the receipt number online.


Here is what I earned for free: two Oral B toothbrushes, Dream hair cream and shampoo(for my frizzy, can't stand this humidity, hair), an extension cord (that I needed for the lamps I moved when I played house yesterday), Contact solution for Husband and sandwich baggies for FREE...FREE...FREEEEEEE. I love this!

I am not sure which I love more, getting items for free or being able to post about them WITH A PICTURE!!!

Okay one more picture!! This is what Harley does when I let him out - Sunbathes. He will sit on the porch for hours watching the cars go by! He is not in a fence, chained up or even have an electric fence. Such a Simple Life!

Drama Team at Work...

I did something this morning that I have never done before. I stood with two of my friends in an upholstery shop demanding her furniture back! Apple Dumplin' and I borrowed our Husband's trucks to help Saggy Boobs pick up her furniture she didn't have a check to pay for. I know... it sounds odd that we would be demanding the furniture back if she didn't have a check, but that really is a long story (too long for this post). Today she had a credit card and she had also gone by the bank to get a cashiers check (because she is OUT of checks). The reupholster man suggested to her that next time she writes her last check she needs to reorder - Novice Idea!

Anyhoo, there we stood with our arms crossed ready to haul her furniture back home. The man was flustered that she had come with her own transportation to get her chaise and chairs and said he would not accept her payment. Saggy B then turns to me and says we are going to need some backup (referring to my brother-in-law who is a Sheriff's Deputy). Lawsey-Mercy we get ourselves into some drama! I walked out of the shop and started to call him... reflected on the situation and thought we can handle this on our own. I went back in and she was still hashing it out with the guy. He was relentless, but needless to say we were too and eventually he took her credit card and we started hauling the furniture onto the trucks.

I feel confident it went without saying the three of us would not be sending any business his way. We then dropped the furniture off at her house! WOW, all in a days work of this stay-at-home-mama!

Don't forget to get your free taco between 2-5 today! I think we'll have snack there after school! :)

Monday Moments

My girls were home sick today, so I spent a lot of time on the computer and getting housework done! I found some great deals at RiteAid this week, but not much of anything at CVS. I will update you on my WalGreen finds tomorrow!


I have collected several tubes of toothpaste and I am looking into sending a care package to Any Soldier. When I read the website I got very ?!?#?@?*?... my heart really goes out to those Men and Women and their families back home. If you have family over there please email me. I really want to send some of my freebies and add to the package whatever they specifically need!

The girls and I baked banana bread this morning! It smelled so good! They just have a cold, but I really did not want to spread it around so we stayed in another day! It was nice having them home all day! I am not thinking about homeschooling...just enjoying their company!

We got together with my Hometeam BFF's last night! I love you guys! We miss some of you! Hopefully everyone is moved in and their Grandmother's are better!

I did Find this 3M coupon today! For all you guys looking for a bargain!
Keeping It Real!

World Series and Taco Bell

Apparently, there was some contest the other night. If someone stole a base, Taco Bell would give everyone U.S. a free taco. One of those boys pulled it off!

Pick up your free taco at a participating Taco Bell tomorrow, Tuesday, October 30th between 2:00pm and 5:00pm. Enjoy America!

Pumpkin Carving

We went over to the grand-parents house for the evening!

Everyone had so much fun! We carved pumpkins, had a hot dog and roasted marshmallows! All of the cousins were there and it was great!

Happy Fall Ya'll !!

Husband and I are packing for a short getaway! The children and the dog are dispersed throughout the county! They are so excited about spending the night out on a school night! Of course I worry about all of the test they always have on Friday, but we studied hard Wednesday night!

Everyone got their report cards this past week and they were AWESOME! Only one of the girls had 2 "B" the rest was all "A"!!!!! They all try so hard! I am so proud of them!

I am taking my camera on the trip and plan on actually reading the manual! I have never wanted to take photography seriously, but now I do. I just want to learn how to take decent shots and what all the terminology means! If you know of a course or a good book please let me know!

Husband has won an award and I am so excited for him. This is the first time we have ever been on a trip with this group that he is a part of. I look forward to telling you all about the trip! Have a great FALL weekend! The weather here is cool and crisp! FINALLY! Go enjoy the great outdoors! We are having our annual bonfire and wienie roast at husband's Dad's on Saturday! The children love going out there. Happy Fall Ya'll!!

Banana Bread

I took some actions shots last night in the rain! These girls are unreal! you would really enjoy watching them play! I am loving my camera! I was across the field and had the best shots! Thanks you Husband for the perfect anniversary gift!!! I love you!!!







I have some extra bananas in the freezer I plan to pull out and make this bread! It is so good in the mornings with a cup of coffee!!! ENJOY!

SIMPLE Banana Bread
2 tsp. butter
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
½ cup oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 ripe bananas, mashed
½ tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. milk
Confectioner’s sugar (for dusting)
Preheat oven to 350°. Stir flour, soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside. Combine oil and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in eggs, banana, vanilla, and milk. Add flour mixture and blend until just combined. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake until toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry – about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes and transfer to wire rack. Wrap with plastic wrap and/or foil and refrigerate or freeze. May dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving.

Do You Want FREE Makeup?

This is at CVS...

Revlon Cosmetics are on sale for B1G1. (Buy one Get one free for those friends who don't know the lingo)
Prices start at $3.49. I bought lipstick for $6.99 each. I got two of them so my total was $14 before discounts. Less $6.99 - Less $2 off Revlon coupon - less $2 off Revlon coupon then less $2 CVS coupon because purchase was over $10.

Pay the cashier a dollar and go doll yourself up for your hottie with your two new shades of lipstick!!!!!

Revlon has $2/1 coupons on their website.
And You will need to use this coupon also!
Can you say ALMOST FREE makeup?

Now I have a friend at church who has a lipstick addiction. Yes you read that right! She pledged to give up buying lipstick when we started our Capitol Campaign and put that money towards the new building. Now tell me MRS. J. How's this deal working for you! I'll give you a dollar at church Wednesday night if you'll take advantage of this sweet deal.

I knew you would like this deal!!!

Where Have I Been

I know I have not been posting good stuff lately. Well I'll show you where I have been...
I have been at the BOOK FAIR! My BFF worked with me today and took my picture with the new camera! Oh I can tell I am really going to enjoy bloggin now! Tomorrow we close that Bad-Bear down at 12 sharp! Sometimes the thing just drags on and on! I know PTO is a huge support for the school, but what was I thinking Chairing the thing? Fortunately this is my last year! Please don't tell the girls school that I'll be available next year :) ....

Check out what I sent the girls to school in today...



It is Red Ribbon Week (Drug Free) and today is tacky day. Do you think they'll win the prize? Look at all of those stripes! They wore two different shoes and loved it!

Tonight we have soccer and I hope to take my first action shots! The girls are so athletic (my side of the family, wink ;0) It is always fun watching them! The boys on the opposing teams think they are fragile because they are girls, but they will take those boys down to the ground if need be! Just like their Mama!!! Come back tomorrow for more photos!!

I 'm So Excited! And I Just Can't Hide it...

I'm about to loose control and I think I LIKE IT!!! Now that you have that song stuck in your head!! I got my new camera!!! Husband brought it home tonight! The children were already in bed, so I took pictures of the dog and a couple of husband! This is going to be great! There are so many buttons to learn!

Here is a fall decoration that I had out on the counter until someone ate all of the candy corns... (Not Husband and his 34 waist)...

13 Years!

WOW... Husband and I have been married for 13 years today!
It is hard to beleive we have been married that long! I have married a very Godly man at home and at the office. Our son is good lookin' and as tall as I am. We have twin girls who are beautiful!
I never dreamed it would be this good!
Thank you Jesus for my many blessings!

Savings NUT

I finally sat down and looked at my actual spending and saving! OMG...I have really done well! For the entire month of October I have saved 46% of what I have spent. My best trip was to CVS last week. I spent $76 and only paid $4.15 cash!!! Husband was shocked. Had he not seen the receipt I know he would not have believed me. I have not receive my camera yet. There was a mishap with the order. Hopefully I will receive it by Wednesday! I plan to take a picture of my future savings once I am able to upload them easily!

This started out as FUN and now I feel competitive with myself! I have to save more than I did last week! Who knows where this is going! May be a fad or a new way of like.

Last Friday Husband was off and we ran in Belks. He was looking for new shorts since he now needs a 34 (brat). I am proud (jealous) of him. I found our son bathing suit trunks for $1.98. I picked up three pair for next year. Husband thought he had found the best deal with his $9 shorts, but I had him beat!!! I am seeing my competitive nature from all sides lately!!

I need to get cooking again! I have been saving all this money and not cooking! I promise a new recipe post soon!

Okay, here are my final tips from last week...

MANAGE YOUR CO-PAY
If you have prescription coverage with a co-pay as part of your health insurance, ask your doctor to write your prescription for a three month supply. Sometimes you can just ask the pharmacist for a three month supply also. If you make the purchase this way, you’ll only pay one co-pay rather than three at the pharmacy.

THE END FOR PAPER CLIPS
This is a tip for finding the end on a roll of masking tape or packaging tape. As you cut off the last piece, put a paper clip under the edge so it won't stick back down on the roll. The next time you need to use the tape, just lift up the paper clip and the edge or end of the tape will be easily found. No more wasting time hunting for the beginning of the roll.

CRAFTY KIDS AT HOME DEPOT

I take the children the first of every month to Home Depot's Monthly Kid's Club. This is a workshop for children to make a craft item - example: recipe holder, bookshelf, wind chime, birdhouse, jewelry box, bubble gum machine, etc. These crafts make excellent gifts for parents, grandparents, anyone! And the best part is that it’s completely FREE!!!

Sweet Rewards

I told you I am now experimenting with rebates. Well if this works I am SOLD! I have copied some of this from Crystal, but to get her entire post read about this: Walgreen's Spa Special

When you purchase Wyeth participating products at Walgreen's this month and send in your proofs of purchase, you earn spa rewards. If you purchase two participating products, you earn $50 in spa rewards. If you purchase 4 participating products, you earn $100 in spa rewards.

Here's the best part! Robitussin cough products are one of the items participating. The Robitussin cough syrups are on sale for $3.99 this week. Go here and print out a coupon for $3/1. Guess what? They are then only $0.99 which is a good deal anyway.

But, if you buy four at $0.99 each, you can also qualify for $100 in spa rewards. So that would be $4 for $100. Not a bad trade-off!

I did not have any problems printing it out four times and the clerk was as sweet as she could be about my four coupons! I also got four rolls of tape for $2 and I had a $1 off coupon for Pepcid so I am also going to submit that for a rebate and get $3.99 back (I only paid $2.99 so I will make a buck because of the coupon)!$!$!

Anyways, last night when my Mom called I was plotting out my plan and I shared it with her. She wanted to know what Spa it was valid at. When I pulled it up, it did say there was one in my town as well as hers. We started laughing because my town is so small. I told her you have to redeem it at Publix in the Pharmacy area, where they normally take your blood pressure... We got a big laugh out of that! Hopefully it will be decent! But for $4 I think I will take my chances!

Check it out! If you get a certificate maybe we can go together!!!!

Was it my Birthday?

Yesterday was not, but it sure seemed like it!
I won the headbands from Oopsie Dazie and my Grandmother sent me an early birthday present!

Several months back when I went to the Mart with my BFF we tested this lotion while she was picking out clothing for her store!



It was Cool Citrus Basil and it smelled heavenly! My grandmother really knows how to shop and I knew she would be able to locate it! Well she found it and sent me an early birthday present!

I don't know about you, but a sweet-smelly scrub in a great big bubble bath with cream to follow is a small taste of HEAVEN in my neck of the woods!!

It sure does Work For Me This Wednesday!!!!!
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BOY I SURE DO SMELL GOOD!!!

I'm a WINNER!

I won a contest!!!!
I know you're shocked I entered to win something FREE!
I won the girls two precious headbands!
Check out this site. She has tons of contest you can enter! Who knows...you may be a winner too!!!!!!!!!!!!

Annoying Phone Calls

REMINDER....all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls.

....YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:


888-382-1222

It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked (or you home phone). You cannot call from a different phone number. You can also go to www.donotcall.gov to register.

I Have Gone Over The Edge...

Spent the day with my Mom and Sister Monday! We had lunch and I took Mom back to the Dr. for a check up! She is doing good! Thank you for your prayers!

I have completely consumed myself with COUPONS over the past two weeks. I know I have gone extreme, I know I have! But I also know it is a passing fad for me. Anyways, Sister and I clipped coupons from the weekend and we got her coupoon pouch organized. I shared many of my prize possessions with her - you would be SOOO proud!

Mom kept the children overnight since they had the day off! So what did Husband and I do when we got home from dinner? We ORGANIZED MY COUPON POUCH! I know that's not what you thought I was going to say, but this a "G" rated blog! He seemed to understand since I always have a pair of scissors in my hand! But I had to...Kroger had sent freezer coupons in the mail and I had to get them in the right spot...

It is a sickness, but I am working on it.
Here is a tip for you non-coupon-clippers:
(Before you read it, can't you hear Ron White saying cupun....) Sorry!

Whenever I go to the grocery store, I put one of those hand baskets in the child seat area of my cart. As I shop I put anything I pick up that is not on my list in the basket. This way I can easily see my impulse items and evaluate them before I get to the check out lane. There are always some things that I don't really need so . . . they get put back.

So if you don't clip atleast CONTROL YOURSELF!

If you want to get in on the fun check out this site for great savings this week at Walgreens!

Dangeling Over the Edge

Since I am dangeling over the edge this morning I thought I would share how you can get 5 super cute cards for FREE!
It is at Kodak Gallery.com I cannot get my link button to work with this.
The coupon code for 5 free cards is OK2PEEK.


Here is the Fine Print:
Offer expires 11/06/07. Enter coupon code: OK2PEEK at checkout to redeem. One coupon redemption per customer. Offer good for 5 FREE individual Cards. Choose from Gallery and Martha Stewart Cards in the following styles: Classic Fold, Notecard, Accordion, or Square Foldover. Five cards, up to a $17.45 retail value. Offer does not include shipping or tax. Discount does not apply to applicable sales tax, shipping, Martha Stewart All-in-One, Martha Stewart Embossed Cards, Martha Stewart Accordion Pull Out, Gallery and Martha Stewart Print Cards, Martha Stewart Fine Stationary Cards, Classic Fold Direct Mail Cards or products or services offered through the Kodak Gallery Premier Service or Kodak Mobile Service. Cannot be combined with other offers in one order. No substitutions, transfer rights or cash equivalents will be given. Coupon code or discount valid only on www.kodakgallery.com.

Today is the Day!

Reminder: October 12-19 is National Feel Your Boobies Week...
Did you know that the chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 and that women living in North America have the highest rate of breast cancer in the world? Currently there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Fortunately death rates from breast cancer have been declining due to earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, as well as improved treatment. You can help the reduction in breast cancer and in finding a cure by helping raise awareness during the month of October which is the Breast Cancer awareness Month.

The "C" Word

There has been so much activity with my family over the past two months. I have been slow to post about my Mom. She is doing better and I thought I would give an update.

Mom was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer around Labor Day Weekend when Husband was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. She has had trouble with her back and neck since a wreck back in January. They did all types of test to discover she has a spur between the 5th and 6th vertebrae. She will probably have surgery for that before the end of the year if all goes well. During all the testing they discovered a mass in her thyroid and did several biopsies. Last Friday they removed all of her thyroid except for a tiny amount that was on the opposite side from where the cancer was. Now I do not have the path reports but we know that of all Cancers this was the one to get. It was found very early and was slow growing so everything about it was "Good."

She will go to an Oncologist in the next two weeks to have her treatment plan written out. We know she will have an iodine-chemotherapy-blast-pill-thingy that will kill the remaining thyroid tissue. She will experiment on medication until they get her "regulated"...

She has been out of work now for over two months. Her spirits are high, but I know she is nervous about the next surgery. She did amazingly well!

I have a funny to tell. After they completed the FOUR hour surgery they sat her up to put a compress on her neck (she was still out). When they did this, her double chin/skin got taped onto the compress. Later she kept complaining that it was hard to swallow and we explained that she had had a breathing tube in and it just made her scratchy. Well, she stayed a second night and the swelling went down once they took her off the IV fluids and I could see THROUGH/UNDER her chin. OMG...OMG.... I realized they had taped her chin skin to the bandage! Fortunately once I realized this and scared her the Dr. walked in. He was embarrassed that his staff had taped her up so badly! It was funny, but boy she sure did appreciate her new "pain" once the tape was off!!! It was not as bad as what she was experiencing before!

Please keep praying for her! Now that sister lives real close to her we all three get to see each other a whole lot! I am so thankful we are close! Husband is doing good. He goes back for a scope test in December and will every three months for a year. They described bladder cancer as a bad weed. It will probably grow back so we will keep checking for it! Thank you so much for all your prayers and cards! I love my friends and family!!!

Children's Software for Christmas

In time for Christmas, you can get free software like Reader Rabbit, Blues Clues and Leap Ahead Phonics. All you pay is $3.95 S/H for each one. I have ordered several different titles and they are great!! They got to our home very quickly. The only downside is that they don't come with cases, so they wouldn't be great for gift giving.

Going out West

We are going with Husbands entire family to visit his step-brother and family in December! We are going to have so much fun! The girls have not seen snow since they were 2 years old. They vaguely remember what the stuff looks like.


Now I am on a quest to clothe three children for skiing, sledding and playing in the snow from head to toe. I found a ski trip checklist online. I had forgot about the first layer. A friend said not to get 100% cotton thermal underwear (go for silk or a polyester blend). Does anyone else have any snow/cold weather layering tips? I need all the help I can get!

Finally Friday!

I went to the State Capitol yesterday with 44 third graders! They are doing construction up the road and we sat in traffic for 45 minutes for a wreck! WOW...I will have such compassion now for a school bus the next time I see one sitting in traffic!

We did have fun! We went to the Capitol for a tour and then we went to the Varsity for lunch! Each child got to order their own from a small menu...boy was that entertaining! We only had two spills but a whole lot of mishaps! I can feel the grease from those onion rings adhering to my arteries as I type, but oh it was soooo good! I am trying to talk Husband into taking a walk with me today to reverse some of the damage I did! It is beautiful outside!

Both of the girls ran for Student Council for third grade. That meant I was privileged enough to write TWO speeches! Let me just share that our platforms were winners! BOTH, yes, Both girls won! There were 24 third graders running for 4 spots and they got two of them?!?!?!? Now we have to convince the school to offer pizza daily as a third option for lunch; extend the computer lab time since all children do not have access at home to the Internet (mine included); Offer a baked potato and salad BAR instead of a premixed salad; and longer recess time so they can run off more of that energy they store up sitting in the classroom!

I am so proud of them! This is really going to be a fun year for them! We only have a few more soccer games this season. I promise to post more pictures once my new camera arrives!
Husband is off today! He is currently cutting the grass for what I hope will be the LAST time! The leaves are just starting to turn and fall!
I had a major computer mishap this morning. I could not log on at the very beginning of the start up. I was so upset. I have only downloaded two things since I had my computer scrubbed from playing to many Bella Star horse games this summer. I am very careful now so this really made me mad. WELL, once we called the computer guru at work and figured out how to reset the password in safe mode we discovered the "C" key was stuck to the "X" key. SOMEONE had let a green and purple drip from an Incredible Hulk Popsicle drip onto the keyboard... I am not going to point fingers, but I know who it was ...
Motherhood... don't you just love these days!! :)

Frugal Fridays

This is my first Frugal Friday Post!
Chick-Fil-a has a free Dr. Pepper and a chance to win everyday until November 11th.


5 Minutes For Mom had a post about making scrapbooks online and they had a 20% off coupon! I have made one through Walgreens for my MIL and she loved it! I will be making more of these!

Free USB Storage
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Book Swap
I love this site! It normally cost me $2.15 to mail 3-5 books. I have received so many "Free" books this way! All you pay for is the media mail postage! Check it out!
For more great ideas check out biblical womanhood

Slow Cooking Thursday

Check out this site for more Slow Cooking Thursday recipes!

Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
This is a favorite from Southern Living Magazine!!!
15 minutes to prepare and 7 hours to cook.
I serve with Marzetti coleslaw.
Freeze any leftover meat for up to 1 month.

Ingredients
1 (3 1/2-pound) eye-of-round roast, cut in half vertically
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 (10-ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 Kaiser rolls or sandwich buns
Dill pickle slices

Preparation
Sprinkle beef evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and next 7 ingredients. Pour half of mixture into a 5 1/2-quart slow cooker. Place beef in slow cooker, and pour remaining mixture over beef.

Cover and cook on HIGH 7 hours.
Shred beef in slow cooker with two forks.
Serve in rolls or buns with dill pickles and slaw!
Makes 12 servings

1 Corinthians 13:4-13

BELIEVE WHAT GOD BELIEVES ABOUT YOU
I read this in my quiet time and felt it was very worthy of sharing! I have been very convicted about the time I spend with the children once they are home from school. We do homework, clubs etc. then dinner, baths and bed. I am not ENJOYING them the way I should. I have to realize that not too long from now they will be off to college and in this big world. I must slow up and ENJOY TODAY!

This done by Christian psychologist Dr. Dick Dickerson. Read this aloud to yourself every day for at least 30 days and check out how much better you will feel about yourself afterwards.


Because God loves me,
He is slow to lose patience with me.
Because God loves me,
He takes the circumstances of my life
and uses them in a constructive way for my growth.
Because God loves me,
He does not treat me as an object to be possessed and manipulated.
Because God loves me,
He is for me. He wants me to mature and develop in His love.
Because God loves me,
He does not send down His wrath on every little mistake I make,
of which there are many.
Because God loves me,
He does not keep score of all my sins,
and then beat me over the head with them when ever He gets a chance.
Because God loves me,
He is deeply grieved when I do not walk in the ways that please Him
because He sees this as evidence that I don't trust Him and love Him as I should.
Because God loves me,
He rejoices when I experience His power and strength
and stand up under the pressure of life for His name's sake.
Because God loves me,
He keeps working patiently with me even
when I feel like giving up and can't see why He doesn't give up with me too.
Because God loves me,
He keeps on trusting me when at times I don't even trust myself.
Because God loves me,
He never says there is no hope for me,rather,
He patiently works with me, loves me and disciplines me in such a way
that it is hard for me to understand the depth of His concern for me.
Because God loves me,
He never forsakes me even though many of my friends might.

Copy this and read it twice a day!
Have a Great day!

WFMW - DRUGS: Walmart, Target & Publix

With winter around the corner I thought I would share some great bargains!!!

The Publix program, is available to new or current customers regardless of their health-insurance coverage. Customers with a prescription can get as much as a 14-day supply at no cost -- and Publix is not limiting the number of prescriptions a customer can get filled for free.

The seven drugs are used to treat conditions such as respiratory infections, urinary-tract infections and ear infections:
amoxicillin
cephalexin
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
ciprofloxacin (excluding ciprofloxacin XR)
penicillin VK
ampicillin
erythromycin (excluding Ery-Tab).


Do you know that ALL WalMarts offer $4 for generic prescriptions? I read that Target is also offering this!

If you take a multiple medicines this is a HUGE savings! When you drop off you prescription ask if that medicine has a generic. I also had them flag all of our profiles for Generic-Only! We do have good insurance but our medicine copays have always been high. I have even asked the Dr. about the kids inhalers and other items if there was a generic if they could change their prescription.
Here is the drug list from WalMart.
Here is the list from Target.

Publix will match the Wal-Mart $4 price, but only when a customer requested it. Also CVS price matched Wal-mart's $4 price. At CVS for every 5th one filled you get a cash back coupon for $10 that you can use on other items in the store!

I thought I would also share I ALWAYS ask the Dr. if they have any samples, even if the children are running a fever, ask for Motrin. My good friend is a Pediatrician and she said the Drug Reps load them up monthly! Majority of her patients are on Medicare and get free meds anyways. So for those who are having to pay - Ask for the freebies! All they can do is say they do not have any!

Anyways It Works For Me!!!!
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Saving Money at CVS

WOW, I have found the BEST BLOG! This site has detailed information on how to get started saving money at CVS. I read it, looked at the ad, saw many items I normally buy elsewhere and plotted my strategy!

When you sign up at CVS they will email you a coupon for $4 off $20.00 total order.

I won't bore you with my shopping list, but I got $24 worth of merchandise, paid $14.40 and have $12 in extra care bucks for my next visit. So really I got $24 worth for $2.40. That is BIG FUN to me!!!

She also has information on how to establish a nice stash of coupons...
Sorry to bore you with more savings, but some of you really like saving money!$!

Monday Moments

Okay two weeks ago I started clipping coupons again FOR REAL! And I have had the best time. Now I know I may be alone in this, but saving a great deal of money on something I have to do is so empowering! I was with my Mom this weekend and bought TWO Sunday papers ($2.50) for an extra $.50. Now the Pillsbury Roll coupon savings paid for my extra paper alone! I wish I had OUR new camera, the children were at the kitchen table reading ads and cutting coupons with me. Husband even got in on the act and cut out a few! He was mocking me, but still he clipped a few!

I have a simple coupon organizer that I labeled according to the store layout (of course) and carry it in the car at all times! You never know when you'll find yourself Krogering! I also have a second coupon holder that I use for restaurants and other stores. There was a great Micheal's and Hobby Lobby coupon on Sunday!
Anyways, I do not have a plan for all this money I am planning to save! With Christmas right around the corner I Sure could use some FUN money!!!

I will tell you our big gift this year for the children is going to be a Wii. I have been researching it and really feel it is going to be a hot item and limited. SO, if this is also on your list I would not wait until the end of November!

I walked this morning with Apple-Dumplin' and Saggy Boobs! They said my CHUNKY-butt was looking smaller!!!! How exciting is that! I know I have a ways to go, but anything is such a moral booster! Husband and I are going to North Carolina at the end of this month for a business meeting! My goal is another 5lbs!

My son found out on Friday that he made the Academic Team! I am so proud of him! We will find out next Thursday at Open House what all is involved! The girls are both running for student council. They are in separate classrooms this year for the first time. This may be the first time one wins and the other does not...
I'll keep you posted on the DRAMA...

Publix has FREE drugs

I am reporting this, but those in my small town will not benefit because we do not have a Publix Pharmacy. There is one 30 minutes up the road...

The Publix program, is available to new or current customers regardless of their health-insurance coverage. Customers with a prescription can get as much as a 14-day supply at no cost -- and Publix is not limiting the number of prescriptions a customer can get filled for free.

The seven drugs are: amoxicillin, cephalexin, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, ciprofloxacin (excluding ciprofloxacin XR), penicillin VK, ampicillin and erythromycin (excluding Ery-Tab). They are used to treat conditions such as respiratory infections, urinary-tract infections and ear infections.

I posted about Walmart and Target the other day if you did not read it!

Camera Search is Over

Husband and I researched it all weekend and have decided on the
Canon Powershot S5 IS.
I feel so liberated! I am going to be able to post pictures without running to Walgreens to get a disk made!
I do not know if you use them or not to get your pictures developed, but they are so clear (not green) and their website is so easy! I just love them!

Wendy's and McDonalds and Domino's

Wendy's is offering Jr. Frosty coupon books--$1 for a book of five coupons. Each coupon is redeemable for a Jr. Frosty, expiration 12/31/07. They claim it's a $4.75 value. I bought several books because it can make for fun, inexpensive times with friends and family. (BTW, the Jr. Frostys are small, but I think they're perfect for when you really want a Frosty--but don't need an entire cup of the stuff!)

Also, I've heard elsewhere (can anyone confirm?), that McDonald's is selling a $1 treat book for kids right now that includes free coupons for 12 different kid's items. I've not tried it myself, but it might be something else to check into at your local McDonald's.


Dominos.com is offering a Free Medium One-Topping Pizza when you enter coupon code CLICK at checkout.
This deal is good through October 10, 2007.
This offer does not work in all areas, though, so enter your address and zip code to find out if your area is eligible for online orders and whether the code is accepted for your area.

EASY Breakfast Casserole

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup croutons
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup cooked ham, cubed
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in an 8x8 inch glass baking dish or small casserole dish. Add croutons and toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese on top of croutons. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk and dry mustard. Pour egg mixture over croutons and cheese. Sprinkle on cubed ham. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Let casserole stand at room temperature while oven heats.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, until eggs are set. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting. Can also be frozen and microwaved later.

$4 Prescriptions

Do you know that ALL WalMarts offer $4 for generic prescriptions? I read that Target is also offering this!

If you take a multiple medicines this is a HUGE savings! When you drop off you prescription ask if that medicine has a generic. I also had them flag all of our profiles for Generic-Only! We do have good insurance but our medicine copays have always been high. I have even asked the Dr. about the kids inhalers and other items if there was a generic if they could change their prescription.
Here is the drug list from WalMart.
Here is the list from Target.

Publix will match the Wal-Mart price, but only when a customer requested it.


I thought I would also share I ALWAYS ask the Dr. if they have any samples, even if the children are running a fever, ask for mortin. My good friend is a Pediatrician and she said the Drug Reps load them up monthly! Majority of her patients are on Medicare and get free meds anyways. So for those who are having to pay - Ask for the freebies! All they can do is say they do not have any!

Fugi Salad

Did you ever think you would see Ramen noodles again after college??? This is a wonderful salad! I get rave reviews everytime I serve it!

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 medium head cabbage, chopped
8 green onion, chopped
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS
In a skillet over low heat, melt the butter or margarine; add the almonds and sesame seeds. Cook until lightly toasted.
In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, onions, almonds, sesame seeds and broken uncooked ramen noodles.
Wisk together the oil, sugar, vinegar, pepper and salt. Pour over salad, toss, and serve immediately.
If you are taking this to a party do not pour the dressing until you are about to serve it! It will get soggy.

We have been talking about our plans for Thanksgiving and we are hoping to do something different this year! My Dad's side of the family is hosting a reunion in Charlotte the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. Husband is trying to work out the details so we can go on Wednesday and travel back on Thursday.
At the soccer field last night I learned that my BFF caved on me and bought Hannah Montana Tickets for her two children...
Now the question to Husband is "Do you want to shell out (are you ready) $1,000.00 for four tickets or do you want to go to my family reunion???"
Unfortunate for the children, we are sticking to the original plan and going to visit my dear family! I am so excited about seeing everyone. My Aunt has said she was going to make all of our family traditions - Kebe, Tabbouleh, Cabbage Leaves and my sisters favorite-Koodenberries!!!
I CAN'T WAIT!!!

WFMW: Searching For A New Camera

Works For Me Wednesdays
Husband and I will celebrate 13 years in a couple of weeks and "we" have discussed a new camera.
I want to be able to stay in my seat at a soccer game and get a really good close-up. I want it to be fast, the girls are always on the go and I don't want to miss a shot. If it could record for a couple of minutes that would be great and I need to be able to download them onto my computer without going to Walgreen's to make a disk.
If you can help me with any suggestions that would be great! Also, Husband is not going to buy the $1200 Nikon I picked out! So price has to be a factor also!
THANKS!!
Anyways, Backwards-Works For Me Wednesday!!!!
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Dinner Tonight

Today is the first morning it has felt like Fall here in the South! I woke up wanting something good for dinner tonight! We have a book report and academic team to study for tonight and I thought of the perfect recipe! I thought I'd share...

5 1/2 lb. beef chuck roast**, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 oz. bacon, cut into small dice
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 carrots, peeled and cut
1/2 lb. new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 Cup cooking wine
2 cups beef stock or 1 can beef consume
Buttered parsleyed noodles

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.

In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.

Increase the heat to medium-high. Working in batches, brown the beef on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer the beef to a large bowl.

Reduce the heat to medium and warm the olive oil. Add the onions and carrots and sauté until almost softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the wine, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the pan bottom. Add the stock, and the reserved bacon and bring to a simmer. Return beef and veggie and broth to crock pot. Simmer until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Remove the bay leaves and discard. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the stew over buttered parsleyed noodles. Serves 8 to 10.

**Beef chuck, from the shoulder, because of its marbling of intra-muscular fat, is the choice for any type of stew. If you can't find chuck cubed for stew in your meat department, buy a thick chuck steak and cut it into 2-inch cubes