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Weekly Blessings

I am posting my Sunday Praises a day late...I have been running so fast and hard these past few weeks, when I got home from church last night, I just fell asleep on the couch....

As I often think about my praises, and "Thank You God"s, I often think...hmmmm, how was I blessed this past week?  I've recently realized, that sometimes we don't realize when we've received a blessing.  Blessings don't have to be huge, like, winning the lottery...blessings come in every way, shape, form and fashion.  I've taken so many blessings for granted, and now, I just want to thank God for EVERYTHING!!!!

Some people are blessed with wealth, some people are blessed with fame, but me, I am blessed with a GREAT family!!!  Without my parents, my children and I would be in a bad place.  I don't know, honestly, where we'd be, probably on the street.  God blessed me and my boys with a Godly family, who, no matter what, never stopped praying for me.

Thank you Lord for my family!!!

To Do Friday

This is going to be another busy weekend for the boys and I.  My youngest son's Middle School Football Team is being honored at the High School Football Game tonight during halftime, so, of course we have to go to that.  There is also a Tailgate Party in their honor before the game, so...and that is AFTER both of their basketball practices!!!  Whew - I know..but, I'm not done yet!  Tomorrow is a High School Basketball Parent Meeting/Cook -Out/Baby Shower (oh golly I forgot to make the scrapbook!!!  HOLY COW!!!), then right after that is a cook-out for the older youth group at church!!!  But...I'm giving it ALL to God, and whatever happens will be HIS will.

So, if I do get to make it to Kroger and Wal-Mart this weekend, this is my plan:

Kroger

 

(5) Bumblee Bee Tuna Pouches - $1.00 (I have 0.55/1 coupon, after doubling, that makes them a $0.10 money maker each) 

(10) Cans of Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup - $1.00 (I have $0.40/2 coupons, after doubling that makes each can $0.60, Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming, so, that would be a great way to get your casserole supplies cheap!)

(8) Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz - $1.00 (I have $1.00 off coupons, along with $0.50 off coupons, after doubling, this toothpaste will be free, and NO, I don't NEED 8 tubes of toothpaste, but, I will donate some to my sons Middle School Resource Center for children in need)

(7) Dawn Dish Detergent (only if Dawn Hand Renewal with Aloe is Included) - $1.00 (I have $1.00 off coupons along with $0.50 off coupons, making this free)

(14) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls - $1.00 (I have $0.40/2 coupons, after doubling this make them $0.60 per can, and since both my boys can eat a can each at a time, these don't last long at my house!!!)

(4) Knorr Pasta or Rice Sides - $1.00 (no coupons for these, my boys just love them!)

(4) Little Debbie Snack Cakes - $1.00 (no coupons for these, they will be devoured by the end of the day with two teenage boys)

(14) Totino's Pizza Rolls, 15 ct - $1.00 (I have $0.40/2 coupons for these, after doubling, makes these $0.60 a box, that is a great price to me)

(13) Healthy Choice Cafe' Steamers - $1.78 (I have B5G1 FREE coupons, along with $1/2 coupons, so, after all coupons, it should make these $0.70 each, AWESOME!!!)

(5) Healthy Choice Steam Fresh Entree - $1.39 (I have $1.00 off coupons, making these $0.39 each, CHEAP LUNCH!!!)

(2) Hungry Man Entree' - $1.78 (I have $2.00 off coupons, makes these a $0.22 money maker each)

(5) Idahoan Mashed Potato Pouches - $1.00 (I'm not sure if these are on sale at my local Kroger, if they are, I have (2) $1.00 off coupons, and a $1/3 coupon, making them $0.40 each)

IF all prices are correct, and they have all the items in stock that I want, and all coupons work correctly, this should only cost $42.95 plus tax...however, I'm sure I will find some other great items on sale that I will just have to have....

Wal-Mart

(5) Trial Sized Pert Plus 3 in 1 or 2 in 1 - $0.97 (I have (3) $1.00 off coupons, giving me $0.03 in overage for each coupon, for a total of $.09 in overage)

(5) Trial Sized Febreeze to Go with Gain - $0.97 (I have (3) $1.00 off coupons, giving me $0.03 in overage for each coupon, for a total of $.09 in overage)

(5) Small Sized Gain Dish Detergent - $0.97 (I have (3) $1.00 off coupons, giving me $0.03 in overage for each coupon, for a total of $.09 in overage)

That makes a total of $.27 in overage for this trip, I know this does not sound like much, however, that's $.27 you can use on something you need.  

My overages used to be much greater for Wal-Mart, and what I normally did was purchase my All  You Magazines with my overage, but, recently on the Proctor and Gamble coupons, they added a disclaimer that you could only use 4 Like Coupons, of their coupons.  I have read where others have used more than four at one time, however; I want to be completely legit when I use my coupons, so, I am limiting my Proctor and Gamble coupons to four at a time.

I actually have (6) of the Febreeze and Gain coupons, so, I will use (3) at a time, and check out twice, or go to two different stores, in order to make my coupon usage legit, according to the wording on the coupons.

If I happen to find any other neat deals at Wal-Mart or Kroger (if I get to go), I will share them with you!!!

Happy Shopping!!!

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Tuesday Tips - Taking Your Coupon Policies with you When You Shop

Yes...I know it's Monday, however; my  youngest son's football team is playing in the state championship, and he has a game tomorrow night, so, I'm posting my Tuesday Tips tonight, because I will be cheering his team on tomorrow night!!!

When I go shopping, I have learned to be prepared.  I make a specific list of the items I'm going to purchase, complete with sale prices, and I keep that list, along with the coupons I want to use in my store envelopes.  Until recently, I did not take my coupon policies with me. BIG mistake!!!  Now, I have the coupon policy for each store that I shop out printed and in my store envelopes. I have found, that some cashiers, are not trying to be ugly, they just don't know how coupons are to be used correctly.  

As a matter of fact, at my Walgreens trip on Friday night, I had to whip out my coupon policy to show the cashier, that I could indeed use a store coupon stacked with a manufacturer coupon.  She still didn't believe me, so, when the manager was called up there, she told the cashier - "Oh, she's in here all the time, she knows what she's doing!!!"

I suggest you read these coupon policies, and make sure YOU understand them.  Print these off, and have them with you when you shop.  Remember, if a cashier tries to hassle you about your coupons, maybe they are just having a bad day, or maybe they just don't understand how coupons work.  Be nice, and simply offer to let them read the coupon policy!!!  You kill more flies with sugar than vinegar!!!

Go here to request a written coupon policy from Kroger - each region varies, so, it's best if you request your regions coupon policy.  

Go here to request a written coupon policy from CVS

Walgreens Coupon Policy

Wal-Mart Coupon Policy

Weekly Blessings

This week has been such a whirlwind for me, especially this weekend.

I had planned a scrapbook crop for my church to be held this past Saturday, the 16th, after planning this crop and announcing it at church, I found out that my youngest son's middle school football team was playing in our state championship!  I was excited for him, yet, conflicted on what to do about the crop - so, I took it the Lord, and He worked it all out!!!  We had a great turn out, and I still got to watch all my son's football game!!! 

I had some personal struggles, and called upon my Bunco gals - and I know they prayed for me, I could feel my stress lighten, and my burden get lighter - the power of prayer is simply amazing!!!  Thank you Lord for my Bunco gals!!!

As I think about this past week, and look forward to this next busy week, I get so overwhelmed sometimes, but, I thank the Lord for giving me my boys to keep me busy, and for sending me to Sharon Baptist Church to serve Him!