There has been lots of good things going on in blogland lately. Here are a few that are worth checking out:
*Check out 100% Cottam's cute idea on growing lollipops.
*320 Sycamore has several great ideas on a great inexpensive gift, super cute ways to change something ugly into something chic with a can of spray paint.
*Check out some of Cherry's fun vintage inspired Halloween decor.
*Go see what cobblestone farms clever way to repurpose a headboard and footboard, so cute!
*I am loving these Halloween plates from design mom.
*Check out Harrington's house dish wall display, ps how cute is her chandelier?
*I am so anxious to try trachelle's bread machine recipe using a kitchen aid.
*I also can't wait to try decorating a cake with powedered sugar using these stencils.
*how cute are these clipboard's from jane's apron?
*I've thought about doing something similar to this desk to my desk but using scrapbook paper and modge podge.
*Joys of Home has several cute ideas, check them out here, here and here
*When I have kids old enough to help out with chores I am going to make this.
*Love this tray makeover from the happy homebody.
*You have got to check out the lettered cottage. I absolutely love her style! This hutch makeover will give me inspiration for mine.
*How simple and cute is this pumpkin?
*Check out these cheap halloween decor ideas from the thrifty decor chick.
*Oh how I want this lady's craft room! Plus I've seen jersey's turned into quilts but this one just looks really cool.
*I want to make this clock.
I know this was quite a link fest but I was just blown away by all the creativity. Now I just need to buckle down and do some creating myself.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Grocery Deals 10/8-10/14
Lins is having their case lot sale going on again this week. Its a great time to stock up on food storage items. Check Albertsons for some freebies. Sorry I missed last week but I hope you got some of the great deals that were going on last week.
Albertson's:
-strawberries 1.88/lb
-salad 3 for $5
-progresso soup 10 for $10
* get some coupons here and here (soup is an October food storage item and progresso soup is great for 72 hour kits)
-Claim jumper frozen entrees
*they are actually decent for frozen food
-Green giant steameres vegetables $.99
*get coupons here and here (they are $1.00 coupons so the frozen veggies are free!)
-Nestle, Mars,Hersheys etc. candy bar bags 3 for $5
*get coupons here
-Crest toothpaste 6.4 oz 10 for $10
-Johnsonville sausage $2.99
Lins:
-Gallon milk $2.19
-red bell peppers $.79/lb
-case lot sale! Check your ad for great food storage items
Albertson's:
-strawberries 1.88/lb
-salad 3 for $5
-progresso soup 10 for $10
* get some coupons here and here (soup is an October food storage item and progresso soup is great for 72 hour kits)
-Claim jumper frozen entrees
*they are actually decent for frozen food
-Green giant steameres vegetables $.99
*get coupons here and here (they are $1.00 coupons so the frozen veggies are free!)
-Nestle, Mars,Hersheys etc. candy bar bags 3 for $5
*get coupons here
-Crest toothpaste 6.4 oz 10 for $10
-Johnsonville sausage $2.99
Lins:
-Gallon milk $2.19
-red bell peppers $.79/lb
-case lot sale! Check your ad for great food storage items
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Food Storage for October
Food Storage Month by Month
October
“For years we have been counseled to have on hand a year's supply of food. Yet there are some today who will not start storing until the Church comes out with a detailed monthly home storage program. Now, suppose that never happens. We still cannot say we have not been warned.”-Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.265
Basic Storage:
· Flour and wheat 65 lbs per person
· Oil 4 qts per person
· Salt 3 lbs per person
Expanded Storage:
· Canned soups and soup mixes
Nonperishable item:
· Flashlight and batteries
I will usually look around and tell you where the cheapest places are to buy the items but I have not had time the past few months so hopefully I'll be able to get around to that this month. I will also try and post some recipes soon. Hopefully you were able to stock up on the soups that were on sale last month! Also this is what I like to do and maybe it will work for you too on the basic items I will get them at the cannery if they are available ( looking at this months items, you can't get salt or oil). I like to go to the cannery 3 times a year (Jan, May, and Sept.),rather than go every month. Also just a reminder this is a lot of food to store so if you don't have the money or space to store the food buy what you can. I only have enough room to store a 3 month supply of food for 3. So, I just divide the amounts by 4 to get my 3 month supply. (i.e flour and wheat 16lbs per person, oil 1 qt per person, salt 1 lb per person) Hopefully that made sense.
October
“For years we have been counseled to have on hand a year's supply of food. Yet there are some today who will not start storing until the Church comes out with a detailed monthly home storage program. Now, suppose that never happens. We still cannot say we have not been warned.”-Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson, p.265
Basic Storage:
· Flour and wheat 65 lbs per person
· Oil 4 qts per person
· Salt 3 lbs per person
Expanded Storage:
· Canned soups and soup mixes
Nonperishable item:
· Flashlight and batteries
I will usually look around and tell you where the cheapest places are to buy the items but I have not had time the past few months so hopefully I'll be able to get around to that this month. I will also try and post some recipes soon. Hopefully you were able to stock up on the soups that were on sale last month! Also this is what I like to do and maybe it will work for you too on the basic items I will get them at the cannery if they are available ( looking at this months items, you can't get salt or oil). I like to go to the cannery 3 times a year (Jan, May, and Sept.),rather than go every month. Also just a reminder this is a lot of food to store so if you don't have the money or space to store the food buy what you can. I only have enough room to store a 3 month supply of food for 3. So, I just divide the amounts by 4 to get my 3 month supply. (i.e flour and wheat 16lbs per person, oil 1 qt per person, salt 1 lb per person) Hopefully that made sense.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Here are some of my thrift finds over the past few weeks. I promise I'll post some after photos of some of the finds.
I thought this would be cute to put some pumpkins on. Black thing? .75 cents
I found the cute tea set in the middle for $2, far left .50 cents, far right $1. I plan displaying these in my hutch as soon as I get it painted.
Cute red lanterns $5 each.
I found these two gap items at a yard sale $2 each! Yep that stinkin cute sherpa gap coat was $2. It had some spots on it that I wondered if I'd be able to get out but they came out great, it looks brand new now.
Vases .75 cents each, glass thing (I have plans for it stay tuned) .50 cents, mail divider $2
Here is a closer look
Jumpers were $3 each, cardigan was $2
Some cute pillow cases for pillow case dresses, .50 cents each, vintage fabric $2 I'm thinking I'll make an apron out of it.
I didn't get these recently but I thought I would share a few of my favorite DI finds for Mylee. These were all $2 each. (far right is a denim gap jumper)
I thought this would be cute to put some pumpkins on. Black thing? .75 cents
I found the cute tea set in the middle for $2, far left .50 cents, far right $1. I plan displaying these in my hutch as soon as I get it painted.
Cute red lanterns $5 each.
I found these two gap items at a yard sale $2 each! Yep that stinkin cute sherpa gap coat was $2. It had some spots on it that I wondered if I'd be able to get out but they came out great, it looks brand new now.
Vases .75 cents each, glass thing (I have plans for it stay tuned) .50 cents, mail divider $2
Here is a closer look
Jumpers were $3 each, cardigan was $2
Some cute pillow cases for pillow case dresses, .50 cents each, vintage fabric $2 I'm thinking I'll make an apron out of it. I didn't get these recently but I thought I would share a few of my favorite DI finds for Mylee. These were all $2 each. (far right is a denim gap jumper)Jacket $3, dress $2 both are old navy
ruffled skirt $2, osh kosh bgosh overalls $2
left to right gap corduroy pants $2, velvet pants $2, gap denim pants $3
can you believe how cute those pink boots are, especially for $2! red gap boots $1, pink fuzzy boots $1
Mary jane's $1, black shoes $1, sandals $1 (don't worry I bought both shoes I just couldn't find the other one for the picture)
I love looking for such great buys for Mylee. You can find some cute clothes for kids at DI! I don't find these every time I go, but every once in a while some good stuff will show up.
Grocery deals 9/24
Sorry it has taken me so long to get this week's grocery deals posted. Honestly it's not as exciting as the past few weeks. I'll try and post some recipes soon but I have been so busy this week that I haven't even planned my meals yet, hopefully that will happen tomorrow.
Albertson's:
-Hershey's baking chips and Duncan Hines cake mix (look at ad for others) 10 for $10, -$3= .70 cents each
-C&W frozen veg. , sara lee bread, Albertson's icecream,ocean spray juice(look at ad for others) 5 for $10, -$3= $1.40 each
*click here for some coupons for the frozen veggies
-Kellog's start smart cereal (see ad for others) 3 for $10, - $3= $2.34
*get another $1 off the cereal by going here
-milk 2 for $5
-Renu contact solution $5.99
-Yoplait yogurt 20 for $10 see add for other yogurt and pillsbury offers
*spend $10 get free orange juice
-free wheat thins with in ad coupon
-kraft dressing 2 for $3 with in ad coupon
Lins:
-peaches .99/lb.
*I've got a couple super yummy peach pie recipes that I'll try and post soon
-cauliflower .69/lb
-roma tomatoes .69/lb
-milk 2 for $5
-western family yogurt 10 for $4
-zucchini .89/lb
-salad $1.69
Albertson's:
-Hershey's baking chips and Duncan Hines cake mix (look at ad for others) 10 for $10, -$3= .70 cents each
-C&W frozen veg. , sara lee bread, Albertson's icecream,ocean spray juice(look at ad for others) 5 for $10, -$3= $1.40 each
*click here for some coupons for the frozen veggies
-Kellog's start smart cereal (see ad for others) 3 for $10, - $3= $2.34
*get another $1 off the cereal by going here
-milk 2 for $5
-Renu contact solution $5.99
-Yoplait yogurt 20 for $10 see add for other yogurt and pillsbury offers
*spend $10 get free orange juice
-free wheat thins with in ad coupon
-kraft dressing 2 for $3 with in ad coupon
Lins:
-peaches .99/lb.
*I've got a couple super yummy peach pie recipes that I'll try and post soon
-cauliflower .69/lb
-roma tomatoes .69/lb
-milk 2 for $5
-western family yogurt 10 for $4
-zucchini .89/lb
-salad $1.69
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
At home alterations
On studio 5 they had a great segment showing you how to alter your clothes to be more modest. I thought this lady had some great ideas. You'll have to fast forward to about five minutes into the video to get to the good stuff. Go here to see the video.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Wicker chair makeover
Remember these chairs ?
Here they are now. 
I've had them done for a while but I kept forgetting to take a picture. I also need to spray another coat on the chair on the right. (just don't look too close) Not bad for $25 for both.
Here they are now. 
I've had them done for a while but I kept forgetting to take a picture. I also need to spray another coat on the chair on the right. (just don't look too close) Not bad for $25 for both.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Old Navy Sale!
Old Navy is having a great sale, you get 20% off and free shipping! Use this code: BFF They are especially having some great deals on children's clothes, here are a few that I thought were very cute!( I have an 18 month little girl so I that is what I shop for. ) P.S. Sale ends today so hurry over!
All of these are $4.99 + 20% off + free shipping!
All of these are $4.99 + 20% off + free shipping!
These last two are $3.99 + 20% off +free shipping!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Check it out! 9/22
I thought I would start sharing some things worth checking out from other bloggers, so check it out:
*Love this dollar store craft project from joys of home
*Love the white pumpkin project from kimba at a soft place to land
*Cute polka dot dresser from at home redesigns
*Check out some amazing outdoor fall decor and planting at just a girl
*Anyone have an abundance of zucchini? Check out my happy little life for some zucchini recipes
*Love this dollar store craft project from joys of home
*Love the white pumpkin project from kimba at a soft place to land
*Cute polka dot dresser from at home redesigns
*Check out some amazing outdoor fall decor and planting at just a girl
*Anyone have an abundance of zucchini? Check out my happy little life for some zucchini recipes
*Need to recover some old furniture, I sure do check out pink and polka dot's slipcover tutorial
*The Happy Homebody has a super cute craft idea using a shutter
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Creamy tomato pasta
Here is a recipe to use your free diced tomatoes with. This is also an excellent recipe for food storage, if you didn't use the sausage, substituted fresh onions for dry minced onions, and substituted garlic for garlic powder, you would be using all pantry items for this meal.
Creamy Tomato Pasta
1 12 oz pkg bow tie pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ c. diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 28oz. Italian style diced tomatoes
1 ½ c. evaporated milk
½ tsp. salt
*can add mushrooms
*can add Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 mins, or until dente; drain. Heat oil in a large , deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, evaporated milk and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 mins. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Serves 6.
Creamy Tomato Pasta
1 12 oz pkg bow tie pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ c. diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 28oz. Italian style diced tomatoes
1 ½ c. evaporated milk
½ tsp. salt
*can add mushrooms
*can add Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 mins, or until dente; drain. Heat oil in a large , deep skillet over medium heat. Cook sausage and pepper flakes until sausage is evenly brown. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, evaporated milk and salt. Simmer until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 mins. Stir cooked pasta into sauce, and heat through. Serves 6.
Cream Cheese Crock Pot Chicken
Here is a recipe for the cream cheese and cream of chicken soup that is on sale this week.
Cream Cheese Crock Pot Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix
¼ c. water
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 can cream of chicken soup
Place chicken in crock pot. Combine salad dressing mix and water, pour over chicken. Cover, cook on low for 3 hours. Combine cream cheese and soup until blended, pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over noodles or rice.
Cream Cheese Crock Pot Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 envelope dry Italian salad dressing mix
¼ c. water
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 can cream of chicken soup
Place chicken in crock pot. Combine salad dressing mix and water, pour over chicken. Cover, cook on low for 3 hours. Combine cream cheese and soup until blended, pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over noodles or rice.
How to get good grocery deals
I thought I would share with you some of my secrets to getting good deals on groceries. I am not a pro and have just recently gotten into couponing. Some of you are experts on this.
First of all I go through the ads and make a list of what is on sale. I also base my meals for the week on what is on sale, so I'll try to share some of the recipes with you. I should also explain that my town only has three places to shop for groceries Wal-Mart, Albertson's, and Lins (associated foods). So, I only list the deals from those stores. I wish we had a Rite aid and CVS because people get stuff for free all the time at those stores.
Then I head over to coupon queen who has great links to coupons. Then I head over to pinching your pennies which is an awesome site for saving on groceries. Go to grocery guide enter your zip code and it will bring up a grocery list of what is on sale. Then I go to some printable coupon sites such as: grocery smarts, coupon mom, and betty crocker (click on coupons).
Now I haven't gotten a subscription to the newspaper yet. Notice I said not yet because I plan on getting one or two here soon. Go here and here for some discounted rates on newspapers.
Also another way to get some great coupons is to get all you magazine. I have been getting it at Wal-Mart off the stand for $1.77 an issue, but coupon queen has informed me of a place to subscribe to it for cheaper than that. I am going to subscribe to that as well because it has great coupons and I actually really like the magazine as well.
So there it is. I've told you everything I know. Do you have any grocery saving strategies or sites? Please share.
First of all I go through the ads and make a list of what is on sale. I also base my meals for the week on what is on sale, so I'll try to share some of the recipes with you. I should also explain that my town only has three places to shop for groceries Wal-Mart, Albertson's, and Lins (associated foods). So, I only list the deals from those stores. I wish we had a Rite aid and CVS because people get stuff for free all the time at those stores.
Then I head over to coupon queen who has great links to coupons. Then I head over to pinching your pennies which is an awesome site for saving on groceries. Go to grocery guide enter your zip code and it will bring up a grocery list of what is on sale. Then I go to some printable coupon sites such as: grocery smarts, coupon mom, and betty crocker (click on coupons).
Now I haven't gotten a subscription to the newspaper yet. Notice I said not yet because I plan on getting one or two here soon. Go here and here for some discounted rates on newspapers.
Also another way to get some great coupons is to get all you magazine. I have been getting it at Wal-Mart off the stand for $1.77 an issue, but coupon queen has informed me of a place to subscribe to it for cheaper than that. I am going to subscribe to that as well because it has great coupons and I actually really like the magazine as well.
So there it is. I've told you everything I know. Do you have any grocery saving strategies or sites? Please share.
Grocery deals for the week of 9/17
Okay you don't want to miss this one, you can get some freebies this week!
Albertson's:
-Campbell's soup and swanson's chicken, beef or vegetable broth 20 for $10
*Next month the expanded food storage item is soup so this is a great time to stock up!
-Malt o meal cereal 4 for $9 - $5= 4 for $4
* here is how to get them for free and for .25 each go to this link and it will direct you from there. P.S. you can only get the -$5 one per transaction so you can only use four of your coupons per transaction.
-6.8 oz goldfish crackers 10 for $10
* cheaper than buying the bigger box
-muir glen organic tomatoes 10 for $10
* go to this link and this link and get them for free
-oreos 2 for $3 with in ad coupon
-free tree top apple juice with $25 purchase (with in ad coupon)
-green grapes .98/lb
Lins:
-Cream cheese .99 cents each
-apples .99/lb
-pinapple .99/lb
-pears .99/lb
Anyway Albertson's is having some great sales again as usual. I spent $54 and saved $101 and I ended up getting 9 items for free on my shopping trip! Found links via coupon queen.
Albertson's:
-Campbell's soup and swanson's chicken, beef or vegetable broth 20 for $10
*Next month the expanded food storage item is soup so this is a great time to stock up!
-Malt o meal cereal 4 for $9 - $5= 4 for $4
* here is how to get them for free and for .25 each go to this link and it will direct you from there. P.S. you can only get the -$5 one per transaction so you can only use four of your coupons per transaction.
-6.8 oz goldfish crackers 10 for $10
* cheaper than buying the bigger box
-muir glen organic tomatoes 10 for $10
* go to this link and this link and get them for free
-oreos 2 for $3 with in ad coupon
-free tree top apple juice with $25 purchase (with in ad coupon)
-green grapes .98/lb
Lins:
-Cream cheese .99 cents each
-apples .99/lb
-pinapple .99/lb
-pears .99/lb
Anyway Albertson's is having some great sales again as usual. I spent $54 and saved $101 and I ended up getting 9 items for free on my shopping trip! Found links via coupon queen.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Grocery deals for the week
Albertson's is having some great deals again this week. A great time to stock up on items. You will need to see the ad to find the specific items you want.
Albertsons:
-Quaker and Albertson's brand cereal and granola bars 10 for $15 -$5 = 10 for $10
* $1 for quaker granola bars is a great deal
-Quaker oatmeal etc. 10 for $20-$5= 10 for $15
* go here, here, here, here and here for quaker product coupons. Remember to print the coupons until your limit is reached. I ended up paying .50 cents each for the simple harvest oatmeal, and instant oatmeal! Also the 42 oz. quaker oats is an excellent deal. (even cheaper than Wal-Mart) So, if you are needing some short term storage stock up.
-General Mills cereal 5 for $10, buy 5 get free milk on your next purchase
* go here for some cereal coupons.Also here has some coupons just click on coupons. (you will have to register at that site)
-stouffers frozen entrees $1.88 ( I like to keep the lasagna's on hand)
-hot pockets 6 for $10
-Corn King sliced bacon $1.88, first 3
-Clorox cleaning products 2 for $4, buy 2 and get bleach or clorox wipes for free
-Swiss miss hot cocoa 10 for $10
* if you are following the food storage plan this is the cheapest I've seen for packets of hot cocoa.
-50% off spices
*another item on the food storage month by month plan
-salad 3 for $5
-milk 2 for $5
-get free orange juice with $25 purchase, see the ad for coupon
Lins or associated foods
-jimmy dean sausage $1.99
-peaches .99/lb.
-grapefruit .69/lb
-milk 2/$5
-eggs $1.29
-4 oz. green diced chilies 2 for $1
-yoplait yogurt 20 for $10
* go here for yoplait coupons
-progresso soup, hamburger helper, grand rolls, au gratin potatoes, etc.(see ad) 10 for $15 use coupon in ad 10 for $11
* go here an here for coupons. You might want to stock up on the soups because that is a food storage item for October. I really like the progresso soups for 72 hour kits because you don't have to add water to them. I'll do a post on 72 hour kits later.
-red onions .89/lb
-green beans 1.29/lb
-Dole salad 1.69
Albertsons:
-Quaker and Albertson's brand cereal and granola bars 10 for $15 -$5 = 10 for $10
* $1 for quaker granola bars is a great deal
-Quaker oatmeal etc. 10 for $20-$5= 10 for $15
* go here, here, here, here and here for quaker product coupons. Remember to print the coupons until your limit is reached. I ended up paying .50 cents each for the simple harvest oatmeal, and instant oatmeal! Also the 42 oz. quaker oats is an excellent deal. (even cheaper than Wal-Mart) So, if you are needing some short term storage stock up.
-General Mills cereal 5 for $10, buy 5 get free milk on your next purchase
* go here for some cereal coupons.Also here has some coupons just click on coupons. (you will have to register at that site)
-stouffers frozen entrees $1.88 ( I like to keep the lasagna's on hand)
-hot pockets 6 for $10
-Corn King sliced bacon $1.88, first 3
-Clorox cleaning products 2 for $4, buy 2 and get bleach or clorox wipes for free
-Swiss miss hot cocoa 10 for $10
* if you are following the food storage plan this is the cheapest I've seen for packets of hot cocoa.
-50% off spices
*another item on the food storage month by month plan
-salad 3 for $5
-milk 2 for $5
-get free orange juice with $25 purchase, see the ad for coupon
Lins or associated foods
-jimmy dean sausage $1.99
-peaches .99/lb.
-grapefruit .69/lb
-milk 2/$5
-eggs $1.29
-4 oz. green diced chilies 2 for $1
-yoplait yogurt 20 for $10
* go here for yoplait coupons
-progresso soup, hamburger helper, grand rolls, au gratin potatoes, etc.(see ad) 10 for $15 use coupon in ad 10 for $11
* go here an here for coupons. You might want to stock up on the soups because that is a food storage item for October. I really like the progresso soups for 72 hour kits because you don't have to add water to them. I'll do a post on 72 hour kits later.
-red onions .89/lb
-green beans 1.29/lb
-Dole salad 1.69
10 items under $10 at Target
Okay so I know that I have spent too much time window shopping on the internet lately, my house is definitely suffering. Here are ten items under $10 at Target
Darling little plaid wedge. $6.49
Perfect plum top for fall. $4.89
This looks like a shirt that I would buy for myself too bad it only comes in sizes 2t-5t. $6.99
Teal top $6.29
Lovely little floral top for your little one $6.29
Who can resist this sweet polka dot wedge. $9.09 
Classic black pencil skirt, a staple for every wardrobe. Too bad I just barely bought one, too bad not for this price: $4.99
Black shoes $7.49
I know, I admit my obsession for a red shoe. $6.24
Black patent heel= super sexy for just $6.24
Darling little plaid wedge. $6.49Perfect plum top for fall. $4.89
This looks like a shirt that I would buy for myself too bad it only comes in sizes 2t-5t. $6.99
Teal top $6.29
Lovely little floral top for your little one $6.29
Who can resist this sweet polka dot wedge. $9.09 Classic black pencil skirt, a staple for every wardrobe. Too bad I just barely bought one, too bad not for this price: $4.99
Black shoes $7.49
I know, I admit my obsession for a red shoe. $6.24
Black patent heel= super sexy for just $6.24Okay this last one is not under $10 but don't you just love it! I really want to get it for Mylee.
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