Giveaway

Wow, I know that I said I was going to post this last week, but time just got away from me. We are STILL trying to work with our new schedules with school starting and stuff, and we are having a hard time finding our groove. :(

Anyway, here's our giveaway.....Wanna win this.....



Here's what you'll win.... 

Cupcake iclips

Cupcake bag

Cupcake notepads

Box Tops for Education pencils

Neoprene Lunch Sack

Yay, this AWESOME giveway is courtesay of Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.....The Betty Crocker products, information, and giveaway have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark (Thank you Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark)

Hey, did you know.....This school year, giving back to your school can be as easy as looking for the Red Spoon on your favorite Betty Crocker® dessert mixes, the only brand in the baking aisle with Box Tops. Whether you´re collecting for new computers, library books, or a playground, through the Box Tops for Education® program you can help make a difference. Last year, your contributions earned more than $59 million for America´s schools!

Now, you can find Box Tops for Education on all Betty Crocker baking mixes*, including new Fun da-middlesTM, individual cupcakes with a fun, creamy center.

This back-to-school season, look for double Box Tops on specially marked packages of Betty Crocker baking mixes.

Wanna enter this giveaway? It's gonna be pretty easy...Here's what you will need to do....
1.  Share which of your favorite Betty Crocker dessert mixes you plan to purchase to collect the Box Tops.
2.  Follow ME (well...The Frugal Life of a Mom).
3. Subscribe.
4.  Share what ideas you have that are making it easier for you to get more set into your new schedule with school starting (I NEED SOME MAJOR HELP). :)
5.  Share me with your friends.

Okay, I am going to run this giveaway until next Monday. So, this giveaway will be over as of 8pm, Monday, October 3. I will announce the winner Tuesday. The winner will have 24 hours to get back to me with mailing address and whatnot or I will be forced to pick a different winner.

Okay, good luck!

Thank you!

Cheryl

Rite Aid Shop (no coupons needed/used)

Boy, it has been forever and a day since I last shared a shop with you all. I have not been shopping much these days and I'm "trying" to get back in the mode of things. Anyway, I decided I was going to try to hit up Rite Aid today and see what I could score. I did AWESOME!!! PLUS, I didn't EVEN use one single coupon!

Everything I got was on clearance for 75% off (Argonne).

Disinfectant wipes were $0.73 each! (No more wipes)

Paper plates were $0.88 each! (They had some plates left)

Plastic cups were $0.75 each! (They had some cups left)

Mechanical pencils were $0.37! (They had more pencils left and most of their school supplies that were on sale for school sales are now on clearance for 75% off. They had "mostly" girlie insulated lunch pails. )

I saved a total of $15.06! I spent, before tax, $5.07. Not too shabby for shopping without coupons! ☺

Thanks!

Cheryl

FREE Eyeglasses Today

Today, Friday, 9/30/2011, Coastal Contacts is offering up to 10,000 FREE pairs of glasses through their Facebook Page at 9AM EDT today. The FREE glasses will include a frame and standard 1.5 index lenses.

Okay, so this is what you will need to do:

*  Head over to the CoastalContacts.Com Facebook page and like them.
*  Get Code. You will need this code when placing your order today. The code will NOT work until 9 AM EDT.
*  Then, head on over to CoastalContacts.Com and register for an account NOW! Then, pick out several pairs of glasses (3-5). This is so you’ll have some back-ups if the pair you want sells out!
*  Have your prescription handy as you will need this for placing your order.

Keep in mind that if you have done this before, that there is a limit of only one per household. I did last year and  glasses came very quick. I highly recommend doing this if you are in need of some glasses. To be able to score some glasses for ONLY 15 BUCKS IS AWESOME (for the shipping and handling)!!

Thanks!

Cheryl

FREE Sample of Dial Lotion from Walmart

Well you all know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE freebies, but I especially love freebies that I can add to my freebie/trial size box. I will take a picture of it and post soon, so you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, this is one of those freebies that I get to add to my "box." Right now, Walmart is offering up a FREE sample of Dial NutriSkin Lotion over here. Go get yours. :) I just went and got mine. :)

Thanks Cuckoo for Coupon Deals!

Cheryl

B1G1 FREE Beverage at Barnes&Noble

Hey, are you heading out to Barnes&Noble pretty soon? Well, if you are, here's a nice coupon to take along with ya'......You can score a B1G1 FREE Beverage by using this coupon!

FYI....This coupon is only valid until October 5th.

Thanks Momma Spot!

Cheryl

Possibly FREE Scrubbing Bubbles at Walmart starting 10/2

So, here's the scoop I'm hearing.......

Photo Courtesy of I Heart The Mart

Starting 10/2/2011, Walmart is supposed to have Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Automatic Cleaner on sale for $3.97....
-$4/1 from 9/11 SS #2 (you will have to double check and see if we got this one) OR (maybe you printed this?)
=FREE, pluse a $0.03 overage!

FYI......this may be a regional type sale so there is a possibility that we (Spokane) may not be able to participate in this, but it sure is worth checking out. :)

Thanks I Heart The Mart!

Cheryl

FREE Card from Cardstore

Hurry and go on over and "like" Cardstore on Facebook! Then you will see the promo code for a FREE card (THIS EVEN INCLUDES FREE SHIPPPING TOO)! Hurry though as this is only available to the first 10,000.

I JUST did it. :)

I didn't EVEN enter credit card info. ;)

Thanks Mamma Cheaps!

Cheryl

7-Eleven = FREE Coffee on 9/29 (TODAY)

TODAY, 9/29, 7-Eleven will be offering up a FREE medium coffee at participating stores, from 7 in the morning to 11 in the morning (so just a few hours). So, if you love coffee, I'm sure you'll love this!! FREE ALWAYS tastes so much better! ☺

You can go on over here to find out the details. Also, make sure you call ahead and double check to see if your store is participating in this promo.

Fine print.....Free medium coffee, excludes Iced Coffee, at participating locations in US and Canada excluding Quebec. One per customer. While supplies last.


Thanks Clippin' with Carie!

Cheryl

Zumba

I have shared with you lately of my new love, Zumba. I LOVE IT!!! I AM addicted, but trying VERY hard to ration myself. I don't want to wear out a good thing now. For those of you who have not experienced Zumba, but have wondered what it is. Well.......I'm not really sure either. :) To me, really, it feels like a big dance party. The class that I go to is ALL women. Yes, it is a women's only class. I LOVE that! Nothing against men, but, for me, I feel less self-conscious. There are women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and capabilities. I LOVE THAT!! One of the best things......NO MIRRORS! Oh, I feel so sorry for the people that have to see me do Zumba; now, I really don't want to have to see myself do it. ;)

Seriously, it is soooo fun! If you have been thinking about, give it a try. Once you get a taste, you will want more. :)

Anyway, here is a website that I use EVERYDAY to learn about Zumba in our area. Just go on over here and you can punch in your zip to see where and when classes are taught in your area. Some of them too you can get prices for the classes. Scope out the churches and community centers. Those, I found, are the cheapest that I have discovered.

You can get a lot of information from the Zumba website. Go check it out. There is a lot of info on there about Zumba. I feel it is very very informative.

Anyway, good luck and I would really love to hear what you think!

Good luck!

Cheryl

PS~I just learned that Zumba is Latin inspired.

*HOT* Old Navy = B1G1 75% off

Wow! Old Navy has an AWESOME promo right now. You can buy one item in the store (regular priced) and get your second item for 75% off!!! WOW!!! NO COUPON NEEDED! :) You can go on over here to their Facebook page and read more and see their little commercial.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Couple more printables this morning

Just wanted to give you a heads up that I came across a couple more printables this morning......

Just go on over here and print these out. The really cool thing about the Sally Hansen coupon is that it does not have any exclusions. Remember the last batch they released for the beauty tools? We had to spend 2 or $3? This one has no stipulations! Yay!

Thanks!

Cheryl

*HOT* $1.50/1 Smucker's

Hey, right now you can print this AWESOME coupon for $1.50/1 Smucker's Jam, Jelly, Preserves or Fruit Spread. This is an AWESOME coupon and I guarantee you it will not last long. So....HURRY!! GO PRINT THIS NOW!!! ☺ This should make from some pretty cheap Smucker's! Yay!

Thanks!

Cheryl

More Printables

Oh my goodness! There are some AWESOME printables that were just released this afternoon! Look at what is available to print over here.....

Hurry before they are gone!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Locals=Like Yoke's on Facebook!

Hey all you local people! If you like Yoke's on Facebook, they often have Facebook fan appreciation days and offering up some SMOKIN' deals! Look at the deal they are offering up today!......

You can go "like" them over here.

Thanks Yoke's!

Cheryl

$0.75/1 Dove Hair Care Product

Wow, there is a nice coupon over here for $0.75/1 Dove Hair Care Product.

Thanks!

Albertsons Deal STARTING TOMORROW, 9/21

I don't know about you, but I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to see Brides Maids and I heard it is super funny! Well, Albertsons has an AWESOME deal on the movie starting tomorrow, 9/21. Here's how it should look....

Brides Maids DVD $16.95
Plus, get ONE FREE Kleenex Cool Touch Facial Tissue (50 ct) AND
Get Huershey's Kisses (9.4-12 oz) AND
Get ONE FREE Suave Naturals Body Wash
-$5/1 printable on movie
=$11.95 FOR ALL FOUR PRODUCTS!!!

Thanks!

Cheryl

Albertsons Promo starting Tomorrow 9/21

Wow! Check out this promo that Albertsons WILL be running, starting tomorrow!......

Yep, they are going to be "rounding" coupon values up to $1! Niice!!! The ad does state ....

"Exclusions apply. See complete terms and conditions in-store or visit..... https://www.albertsons.com/rewards "

Here's what some of the fine print reads.....
~Valid 9/21-9/27/2011.
~Coupons valued at $0.24 or less will be redeemed at quadruple the face value.
~Coupons valuled at $1 or more will be redeemed at face value.
~Excludes FREE item coupons.

I don't think that they will have much up on their site today as far as info since the sale does not start until tomorrow. I don't know about you, but I am super excited about this deal. :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Morning......

Hey all! I am so sorry that I have been MIA more and more lately. I am having a really hard time getting set in a new schedule with school starting and whatnot. Please be patient with me while I try to figure this all out. It really is super tough. Every minute of my day seems to be accounted for. I am even having to schedule work in too! :O It has been super tough. Anyway, I do want to let you all know that I do have another giveway coming up. I'm hoping that I can post it later today. It's a good one too!

I really do have a couple of kiddo stories I want to share with you. :)

Have a GREAT morning!

Cheryl

Some More Printables

Mornin'! ☺

Here are a couple of printables that were still available this morning that may help you on your next shopping journey......

Now, the Anytizers coupon says that you can ONLY redeem it at Safeway, but you sure can take it to Walmart or any other place that takes competitor coupons. Anyway, you can go on over here to print any of these coupons.

Oh, I was using zip 98037!
Hurry before that cream cheese one is gone. ☺

Thanks!

Cheryl

Diaper Deal at Fred Meyer

Did you happen to see this?.......

Well, I just wanted to give you a heads up before you head out on your journey to try and get these. Apparently, it is a "misprint." So....YMMV (your mileage may vary). Frugal Chic Living is reporting that some stores are only including the Jumbo packs in this deal.

I just wanted to give you a heads up just in case you were going on to get in on this deal.....

Huggies Diapers and Pull-Ups, $8.99
-in-ad coupon
-$2.00/1 Pull-Ups Printable Coupon
-$1.50/1 Huggies Coupon from 9/11 SmartSource (Spokane did not get this)
=As low as $6.99
 
Thanks Frugal Chic Living for the heads up!
 
Cheryl

FREE Nescafe Products at Safeway

Ooooh, look what I just found on FLNW......

There is a new Catalina at Safeway:
Buy Nescafe Products Between 9/9-10/21
Buy 2, Get $2 Catalina
Buy 3, Get $3 Catalina
Buy 4, Get $4 Catalina
You could buy in combinations of 2, 3, or 4 and get the same result. For the sake of saving time, I’m going to assume you are buying 4.
Nescafe Clasico (8 pack) on sale $.99

Buy 4
Use (4) $.65/1 printable (You will need more than one computer)
Pay $1.36, Get $4 Catalina
FREE plus $2.64 overage after coupons & Catalina

Thanks Frugal Living NW!

Cheryl

Remembering 9/11

I just wanted to take a minute and just remember 9/11. What were you doing when you heard of what was going on? I remember I was on my way to work, in my little blue Sundance. I had been listening to a CD and was almost to work when I was turning it down and ended up on the radio station of 92.9 (The Breakfast Boys). They were talking about something going on. I thought they were just kiddin' around or something had happened in another country. I got to work, grabbed all my bags and headed inside only to find the horrific looks on every ones faces and everyone having their headphones on. At the time I worked in manufacturing and we could listen to our "Walkmans" while we worked. This is what everyone was doing. I remember asking what was going on......

Wow!!! I still get the awful feeling in the pit of my stomach just typing about it now.

Here's a great video that I just saw this morning put out by Budweiser, that I received on my personal Facebook page from an old friend of mine. It is just a minute long, but very touching! Thanks Budweiser for making such a touching video and thanks Cheryl for sharing it!

In Remembrance.......

Cheryl

FREE Sample of Kleenex Cool Touch from Target.com

So, right now you can sign up for a FREE sample of Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues from Target.com! I just got mine! ☺

Thanks!

Cheryl

Michael's=50% off one regular-priced item

So, right now, you score a coupon for 50% off of one regular-priced item at Michael's over here. This coupon is actually good until the 17th!

Thanks Clippin' with Carie!

Cheryl

Albertsons=Print Your Own Doublers!!!

Wow! Albertsons released some Twice The Value coupons for you to print! Wahoo!!! Hurry.....before they are gone! I have yet to print them (I am out of ink, boo!) The instructions that I am hearing are to print the coupon then click on the link again and again, so you can print it three times. Good luck!  Just go on over here to print these babies out. :)

Thanks Fabulessly Frugal!

Cheryl

LOTS of "new" printables

Holy smokes! There are sooooo many new coupons this morning. You can go on over here to print these out! Keep in mind that this is the time of the year that we start seeing Glade products/candles for really cheap! Yay, just in time for the holiday's! ☺

This is also the time of year that Campbell's start to go on sale. So, keep your eye out. ;) You can go on over here to print these out. ☺

Thanks!

Cheryl

Need Diapers?

Well, look at what I just found out.....I just found out that Toys R Us and Babies R Us are having a diaper event starting tomorrow and going through until Saturday, 9/10/2011! Huggies Jeans Diapers will only be $5! I guess the last time they did this they were sold out in minutes, so I highly suggest you get there early and wait in line to get in the doors. I also have not personally confirmed this at any of our Toys R Us stores, so you may want to call ahead of time and see if your local Toys R Us is participating. I heard that this will be in an ad, so you can price match at Walmart. ☺

Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers (21-29ct) $5

-$2/1 Huggies Diapers 8/14/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011) OR

-$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers 8/14/2011 SS Insert (exp 9/10/2011)

= as low as $3 after coupon

Thank you Mavin of Savin'!

Cheryl

I'm tryin.....

Well, as most of you know school is now back in session. It just started yesterday for my kiddos and boy I am havin' a hard time. My little Blakey, you know my assistant, is now in school! :)/:( Yes, I am happy but sad. I found myself today getting ready to call his name only to realize that he was not with me, but off at school on a new journey in this thing called "life." Yesterday it was nice because my husband took the day off to help with the first day of school and to help me cope with Blakey being in school. I do have to admit that I did cry a bit, but it was as I was walking away and leaving him to his very very wonderful teacher. I know he's in good hands, but still. Then, today I was left on my own to handle things. Thankfully I was really busy with work and had a lot on my desk that I didn't have time to think about it too much. I barely got to the school in time to pick him up. I was running a little late.

Faith and Trent are really liking their new journey's too. It is just great to see how they grow. It's sad (just 'cause they don't need me as much like they used to), but it is AWESOME at the same time to see their growth. They both REALLY like their teachers, which is GREAT! Blakey really likes his teacher too! So, we scored with all of that. Now, let's see how they fair with homework?

Check this out.....I have to tell you I am sooooo proud to call this lady my friend! This here is my friend and "old" teacher of my son, Trent. Looky.....she is Teacher of The Month (nominated by one of her student's from last year)!



Photo Credit

Well, congrats Mrs. Murray! You truly are so AWESOME and I am sooooo very proud to call you my friend! Truly, we, as parents, are soooo lucky to have you in our school system and in our childrens' corners. Thank you for everything you do!

Well, here's to another GREAT school year!

Cheryl

*HOT* Cheap Backpacks

Well, if you are anything like me, then you probably are already shopping for next year's school supplies. :) I just came across and AWESOME deal, just too good to pass up! Currently, you can score a Skull Candy backpack over at Meijer for JUST $4.99 with FREE shipping! Wowzas!!! I just ordered myself three! Now, here's to hoping the kids will like them (fingers crossed).... Anyway, you can go on over here to score this AWESOME deal if you are interested. Here's what my order looked like.....

Wow, thanks One Frugal Chick!

Cheryl

Free Sample of Playtex Tampons

I love love love samples! Right now Walmart is offering up a FREE sample of Playtex Tampons. Just go on over here to get your sample. This is only while supplies last. Oh, you will do a little survey (2 or 3 multiple choice questions) to see which sample is right for you. Then, you need to actually click on the "Get a Free Sample," then it will take to you a separate page to input your info.... (I have circled it in red down below for you).

Thanks Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring!

Cheryl

Winners for the giveaway!!!

Yay! We had a pretty pretty good turn-out for the giveway we just did, considering the time of year and "stuff." I just wanted to take the time and thank EVERYONE who entered and "played along."

Thank you all so much for going and checking out Faith and Hope Coupons! Really, you all, she is super duper sweet and I really hope you give her consideration when you are out getting ready to purchase coupon inserts. Your business would really help support and honest, hard-working, small business owner, who makes her customers' needs a VERY HIGH priority.

Also, a BIG thank you to Faith and Hope Coupons for sponsoring this AWESOME giveaway!

I am going to announce the winners and you will have 24 hours to get back to me or I will have to pick a different winner/winners. Email me at frugal mom 1 @ live. com

Okay, now are you ready for the winners???.....

Winner #1...Ashley N said.....

I checked out her site, pretty neat and organized, Easy navigation, love it! (dragonflye2003@hotmail)

Winner #2...Anonymous said
I left a comment on Michelle's Facebook page letting her know that you sent me. (jmtrcleveland @ aol)

Winner #3...jlgarcia85631 said
Jlgarcia85631@msn.com for contest

Winner #4... MaryAnne said...
went here: Faith and Hope Coupons site (mariannakeough @ hotmail)

Winner #5...Dealsfan32 said...
I told them you sent me
https://www.facebook.com/FaithandhHopeCoupons.....

Okay guys....e-mail me.....I am actually leaving here for a little while (need to go workout), but will be back later. Make sure you e-mail me. I am going to need additional information from you (like your mailing addresss) so Faith and Hope Coupons can send you out your winnings! WAHOO!!!

Thanks again EVERYONE!!! ☺

Cheryl

New Printables This Morning!

Wow! Here are some AWSOME printables this morning......

Make sure that you go on over here to print these out. You could score some REALLY cheap card games using the "Sorry" coupon or even some really cheap travel games using these coupons. There is no size restriction. ☺

Thanks!

Cheryl

Giveaway= Five winners= 15 INSERTS EACH!!

Yay, I am sooooo excited to be hosting ANOTHER giveaway sponsored by my friend, Michelle, over at Hope and Faith Coupons. She is willing to give us enough inserts so we can have FIVE winners and each winner will receive 15 inserts from this past weekend, 8/28 (5 P&G, 5 SS, and 5 RP). These inserts usually have the higher value coupons in them, so you will definitely want these ones!!!

Here's a little info about her and her business.....She is small business that sells coupon inserts at an awesome price, ONLY $0.50 each! She sells them in lumps of 5 or if you want less or different, then you just shoot her an e-mail at... faithandhopecoupons101@yahoo.com and let her know what you are looking for. It's super easy.

She is a single momma of two little girls, Jasmine Faith and Jordyn Hope (hence Faith and Hope Coupons). These little people help her with her business and they LOVE it too. How great is that? Not to mention that I really think if you ordered from her, you would not be disappointed at all. She takes great pride in offering up GREAT customer service and she will treat you very well. She is a SUPER DUPER nice gal.

Now questions....

Where are you located?
Faith and Hope Coupons is located in Michigan.

How many times a day do you ship out?
I will go as many times as I need to before the post office closes. My post office closes at 5, so I would say as long as I have the order by 4, then I can ship it.

How much do you charge?
All of my inserts are $0.50 each plus shipping.

Is there a limit as to how many I can buy?
Nope, no limit yet because I sell  a lot of different amounts.

When do you post your inserts up for sale?
I usually get my inserts on Saturday and then I load them on my site on Sunday, so that the new inserts are available on Sundays.

What types of payments to you accept?
I only accept PayPal at this time and buyers can checkout through PayPal on my site.

I also sell a few clipped coupons too.

Seriously, I have conversed with Michelle at Faith and Hope Coupons and she is super duper nice and very eager to sponsor this giveaway.

Okay, now for the giveaway rules....

- Please go check out Faith and Hope Coupons on Facebook, like her. Tell me you did so leave me your e-mail address, like this..... frugal mom 1 @ live.com (so you don't get spam in your e-mail).

-Leave her a comment on her Facebook page, tell her I sent you. Tell me you did so leave me your e-mail address, like this..... frugal mom 1 @ live.com (so you don't get spam in your e-mail).

-Go check Faith and Hope Coupons site out. Tell me you did so leave me your e-mail address, like this..... frugal mom 1 @ live.com (so you don't get spam in your e-mail).

-Purchase something from Faith and Hope Coupons and GET TWO extra entries. Tell me you did so leave me your e-mail address, like this..... frugal mom 1 @ live.com (so you don't get spam in your e-mail).

-Subscribe/follow me. Tell me you did so leave me your e-mail address, like this..... frugal mom 1 @ live.com (so you don't get spam in your e-mail).

This giveaway starts now and will end on September 5 at 8 pm. This giveaway is open to US residents only. I will post winners in the a.m. of September 6th. You will have 24 hours to get back to me or I will have to pick a different winner.

Okay, good luck and thank you so much to Faith and Hope Coupons for sponsoring this GREAT giveaway!

Cheryl

Taking another day off.....

Yep, I'm taking another day off today. Today is my birthday and what better day to celebrate than just hang with my kiddos, go see some friends, and just take it easy today. What a great day it has turned out to be so far. I GOT TO SLEEP IN!!! Hooray, I slept in until 7:45 and took my sweet ol' time getting out of bed. Niice. Then, Trent made breakfast and I got to sit down and have breakfast with my kiddos.

I do have to share that Blakey did get upset with me because he couldn't have a Fruit Roll-Up and for a while there was NOT in love with me. How do I know this, you may ask? Well, he sat down on the couch next to Sadie (our pooch) and stated......"I'm gonna sit next to the one that I love most in this house right now." Really, am I supposed to keep a straight face here? Well, I was strong and kept a straight face all the while laughing inside. It was just too darn funny. I cannot say it enough, I just love kids and their little ways, especially mine! :)

I hope you all have a GREAT weekend and make lots of memories with those kiddos of yours and your families!

Oh, don't forget to enter my giveaway over here. It is going to be ending pretty soon.

Cheryl

Local-Jennifer's Auto Sales

I wanted to let you in on a deal from one of THE best auto sales places in Spokane, Jennifer's Auto Sales & Service. I say that because we have personal experience with them and go back EVERYTIME we are in need of a new vehicle. Seriously, THE BEST customer service and BEST staff!

Are you in the market for a new vehicle? I highly suggest Jennifer's Auto Sales & Service in the valley. They will help you out. Go in and ask for Jeff Franks and tell him/them that Ryan and Cheryl sent you. We deal with him all the time and he is ONE of THE BEST, although I am a bit partial as he has always treated us soooo well. We have been back a good three or four times. LOVE THEM!!

Anyway, I have a GREAT deal to share with you..... Today, and today ONLY, you can go on over to Jennifer's here and wish her a Happy Birthday and receive a FREE oil and filter change! How's that for a deal?

I love it!

Thanks Jennifer's!

Cheryl

P.S. - I don't know how you go about actually getting this, but I'm sure we'll figure it out. :O

Quick Breakfast Ideas for The Kids

Well, for us, school has not started yet, but will in less than a week. I don't know about you, but I AM ALWAYS pressed for time in the mornings AND I don't even work outside of the home. I actually work from home and I'M STILL pressed for time getting the kiddos out the door in time for school. The make matters EVEN more difficult this year, Blakey will now be in school too. Whoa!!! Seriously, I live about 2 minutes away from the school and I barely make it to drop my kids off at school. We are soooooo pressed for time that I don't even have the little ones take the bus in the morning, 'cause we are not ready by the time the bus comes. I can't even say "well....get up earlier." I already get up at 3 o'clock in the morning to work, so that's out the window. So, now, I just accept the fact that it is just crazy around here in the mornings, but from looking around and doing some reading, I am coming to the conclusion that we are not the only ones who are pressed for time in the morning.

So, my oldest usually gets breakfast for all three of my kiddos, but I like to try to have easy, "healthy" options available as he is doing me a favor. I don't know about you, but there are times I just get stuck in a rut or just plain run out of ideas. Well........I was doing a little blog hopping this morning and went over to see what Money Saving Mom was up to and I found this GREAT post. She asked her readers what they prepare for "quick and easy" recipes and they have many ideas and most of them are "healthified" too! Go check it out when you get a moment. I think you may come across an idea or two.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

Cheryl

LOTS of "new" printables

Oh my! There are just a TON of new printables over here. I think I just may run out of ink. ;) Here are some of the printables that I came across this morning......

No size restriction, which means you can score a FREE/CHEAP travel size game. :)



No size restriction, which means you can score a FREE/CHEAP travel size game



No size restriction, which means you can score a FREE/CHEAP travel size game

Want any of these coupons? Just go on over here and print them out. By the way, I was in zip 90210.

Oh, oh, oh....also go on into zip 19606 and score this coupon....

You know what that means right? Possibly FREE taco seasoning!!!! Of note, you'd better hurry if you want this one, 'cause it will not last very long. This is a HOT one.  (Thanks Mavin of Savin'!)

I'm pretty sure that this is a good sign that fall is in the air once again. :( I have to tell you that fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I just absolutely love it, but then I get sad when summer's over. It seems like we just barely started summer.

Anyway, remember all the free Connect 4 and Monopoly games we got last year? Hmmmm......maybe we will be able to score some more great deals on these. These come in really handy when donating to Toys for Tots or other various toy drives that they have during the holidays, maybe even the Secret Santa Mission we will be taking on again this year to donate Christmas dinner/presents to a family.

Anyway, happy printing......

Cheryl