Gift Giving: “The Graduates Survival Guide” by Rachel Cruze (Dave Ramsey)
Do you have a family member or friend who is graduating from High School this year? Are you looking for a unique gift for a reasonable price to give them that can help for many years? You can order “The Graduates Survival Guide” for $19.95 on Dave Ramsey’s website.
“The Graduates Survival Guide” includes:
- Quick Reference Book (132 pages) – Question & Answer Format that includes information and resources about:
- Balancing a Checkbook
- Credit Cards
- Debt
- Part-Time Jobs
- Collision and Liability Insurance
- Student Loans
- Giving
- Compound Interest
- Saving
- And Many More Valuable Resources
- 4 Track DVD – information and discussion on college topics:
- College Life
- Marketing & Debt
- Practical Saving
- Navigating Academic – schedules, classes, internships, and goals.
- And More!
- Commemorative Gift Case – that holds all the goodies for your graduate
Description:
“The Graduates Survival Guide” is designed to prepare graduating seniors for college. Rachel Cruze’s “The Graduates Survival Guide” is for graduating High School Students as they step into the next phase of their life as a freshman in college. The guide is humorous and informative. The DVD about college life has helpful tips and stories (regarding schedules, finances, eating out, college life, roommates, and more) from Rachel Cruze, Christy Brown and Jon Acuff.
More about Rachel Cruze:
Rachel Cruze was taught the basic principles of money at an early age. She is part of Dave Ramsey’s team and has traveled across the country to speak to young adults at high schools, colleges and youth conferences about finances. Some of the topics she discusses with teenagers is how to budget, save for cars & college, and giving.
Vacation: We’re HOME!!!!
Brina & Karlie riding on the airplane! Thankful to two kids who LOVE to travel, what a great adventure for them!!! The girls and I had a wonderful trip out to the Midwest to see family over Spring Break and Easter. We are thankful for the amazing memories we made during our visit. The girls learned a lot more about the farm and were able to spend time with extended family. We arrived home late last night (or should we say really early this morning). Today we have hit the ground running and are back to work, school, and a busy routine. I have a lot of catching up to do over the next few days between appointments and work. It was a super fun time in Kansas and our time away went by very quickly. It is great to be home with Daddy and Skipper again, hopefully they are ready for their 3 silly girls!
I apologize for being a little out of touch and off schedule with the posts. As soon as the dust settles I will be back to the full schedule. It was wonderful meeting and speaking with several people across the United States that read this blog. I am very blessed with amazing family, friends, and readers. If you haven’t done so already make a comment for the Giveaway at the end of this week!
Save A Lot: Deals for the week of April 27 – May 3, 2011
The Save A Lot deals are similar to the ones from last week so if you haven’t had a chance to stock up on these deals you can do it this week. The weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience. Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!
Meats and Seafood
Bone-In Shank Potion Ham – $0.99 per lb
Sugardale Sliced Bacon (12 oz) – $1.99
Fresh Chicken Wings – $0.99 per lb
Gwaltney Pork Sausage (12 oz) – $0.99
Pick 5 for $19.99 promo on going: Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts of fresh, frozen or smoked meats and pay just $19.99 (about $2 per pound).
Fridge and Freezer
Coburn Farms Cream Cheese – $0.79
Creamy Whipped Whip Topping – $0.79
Buyers Best Crinkle Cut French Fried Potatoes – $0.99
Imperial Spread Quarters (16 oz) – $0.50
Fairgrounds Jumbo Hotdogs – $1.00
Oscar Mayer Bologna – $1.00
Banquet Family Size Entrees (26 to 28 oz) – $2.00
Port Side Battered or Breaded Fish Fillets or Fish Sticks – $2.99
Wylwood Frozen Vegetables – $0.99
Banquet Brown & Serve Sausage Links – $0.99
Oscar Mayer Microwave Bacon – $2.99
Oscar Mayer Lunchables – $2.49
Home Churned Spread – $1.89
Morning Delight Crescent Rolls – $1.55
Mr. P’s Pepperoni Pizza – $0.99
Household
Ginger Evans Baking Cups – $1.19
Star Ware Food Storage – $1.49
Produce
Large Fresh Pineapple – $1.50
Fresh Romaine Hearts – $0.99
Baby Carrots (1 lb) – $0.79
Grocery
Grissom’s Brown & Serve Dinner Rolls – $0.79
Potatoes on the Side Au Gratin or Scalloped – $0.79
Ritz Crackers – $1.79
Shelby’s Grove Sliced Peaches (29 oz) – $1.00
Libby’s Pineapple – $0.99
Portmann’s Tartar Sauce – $1.29
Mantia Mostaccioli Penne Pasta – $0.99
Morning Delight Complete Buttermilk Pancake Mix – $1.49
Morning Delight Syrup – $1.49
Hargis House Regular or Chicken Vienna Sausage – $0.39
J. Higgs Potato Chips – $0.99
Palmer Peanut or Caramel Candy – $0.99
Portmann’s Salad Dressing – $1.89
Portmann’s Real Mayonnaise – $1.99
Ginger Evans Cake Mix – $0.99
Ginger Evans Frosting – $1.99
Ginger Evans Muffin Mix – $0.79
Ginger Evans Graham Cracker Crust – $1.29
Ginger Evans Instant Pudding – $0.50
Shelby’s Grove Mandarin Oranges – $0.49
Toast Em PopUps Poptarts – $0.99
Malt O Meal Cereal – $0.99
Vista Sandwich Creme Cookies – $0.99
Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals! Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.
For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here. If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.
Family Celebrations: Catching Up with Family Over Spring Break
Cousins Riding Together on the John Deere Gator! Fun Times! The girls and I had the opportunity to go visit family over their Spring Break this year. We had a lot of fun spending time with Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and more! It had been a few months since we had been in the Midwest yet I was amazed how much the girls remembered. They LOVED seeing family and spending time on the farm. Each night they would crash from their busy schedule but they would be up early the next morning ready to (as Karlie put it so nicely) “Go explore more of Kansas!”
I am thankful the girls have an opportunity to spend time with my parents and all four Grandpa and Grandma’s on my side of the family. Each one has a special place in my heart and I am thrilled the girls get to have such wonderful memories of them as well. It has been a nice adventure full of old and new memories. It was such a blessing to see so many family members throughout our stay in Kansas!
Here are just some of the exciting activities we participating in during our stay in Kansas (I hope to have some more pictures to show in a few days):
- Riding Horses – Brina and Karlie LOVED Sassy
- Playing with Dogs, Cats and Farm Animals
- Watching them Work the Calves
- Easter Egg Hunts
- Kids 4 Truth Activities
- Spending Time with Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins
- Playing with family and friends
- Riding the Gator
- “Hunting” (Brina’s paraphrase) for Corn Cobs for the Horse
- Coloring Easter Eggs
- Crafts
- Seeing Grandpa’s Big “Sprinkler” (Center Pivot)
- Lots of Pheasants
- Seeing a Coyote chase the Pheasants
- Gathering Eggs in Grandpa Verlyn’s Hen House
- Feeding the Turkeys
- Homemade Food (including special Waffles)
- Hot Chocolate
- Helping Grandpa Russell on the Farm
- Shooting Uncle Lee & Uncle Josh with Nerf Guns
- Puzzles
- The Big Hole
- The Pet Cemetery
- Grocery Shopping with Grandma Penny
- Reading Books with Grandpa Russell & Grandma Penny
- Planting Flowers
- Learning More About our Family’s History
- AND SOOOO MUCH MORE!!!!!!!
The girls and I had a grand time seeing so many family members and spending time in Kansas. A big thanks to everyone for a super fun trip! It is a Spring Break that the girls will be talking about for years. And yes, they found out that Easter does come to Kansas too! Although we made a lot of wonderful new memories during our trip the girls are ready to see Daddy again. Hopefully he is ready for us!
Baskin Robbins: $0.31 Scoop Night (Wednesday, 4/27)
Baskin Robbins has their $0.31 Scoop Night on Wednesday night, 4/27/11, from 5 PM to 10 PM.
The 31 Cent scoop night is in honor America’s firefighters and you help by participating and/or donating during the event.
Baskin-Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF).
Check you local store to make sure they are participating in the event. In the past the stores are pretty full during this event so you may want to go early or make sure you go when you have enough time. Also, to keep the line moving they typically take cash only during this special event. Enjoy treating your family to a good treat while helping a great cause!
$9.99 Oil Change: At NTB, Tire Kingdom or Merchants Tire
$9.99 Oil Change at NTB, Tire Kingdom or Merchants Tire starting Monday 4/25/2011
You can purchase a Basic Oil Change for just $9.99 at NTB, Tire Kingdom, or Merchants Tire starting today, Monday, April 25, 2011 through Monday, May 2, 2011*
What is included?
- Up to 6 Qts Conventional Multi-Grade Motor Oil**
- Filter Change
- 4-tire rotation***
- And a 22-Point Inspection
How do I get the discount? Go to NTB Savings to print the coupon and take to with you when you go to get the oil change. The coupon code they use to give you the discount is listed below.
REDEMPTION CODE: WEBOIL
A Location Near You? To find location near you, enter in you zip code on the right side of the page where it says “Find My Store”
Terms and Conditions
Most vehicles. Not valid with other offers. One coupon per customer. At participating locations upon presentation of this ad. See store for details. Expires 5-2-11.*Plus $3.00 disposal fee (where permitted).
**Other oils available at additional cost.
***TPMS reset additional, if needed. NTB, Tire Kingdom, and National TireIf you are needing an oil change this is a great coupon to use to help you save a little extra! The coupon states one per customer (not per household) so if you and your spouse are needing an oil change you can both print the coupon and get the oil change done this week! They are giving you a week to use the coupon starting today, 4/25/11 to 5/2/11!
Song: “What Faith Can Do” by Kutless
We were able to see Kutless in concert during our Valentine’s Date at Winter Jam in Greenville, SC. It was neat to hear their songs that night. Since then several of their songs have been ringing through my head, this is one of those songs. We all fall and make mistakes, however, it’s how we pick ourselves up that matters. Having faith in something so much greater than ourselves gives us the additional strength and hope we need to get through any situation. We have the privilege of seeing miracles happen when we have faith that God can and will provide exactly what we need.
Baskin-Robbins Coupon: Buy 1 Cone, Get 1 Free
Baskin-Robbins Coupon for Buy 1 Cone, Get 1 FREE Cone!
How?
- Go to Baskin-Robbins Facebook
- Scroll to their wall post on April 17th
- Click the Play Button to instantly win a B1G1F Coupon to print out!
The coupon Expires on May 15, 2011!
Book: “Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney
I was thinking about some of my favorite books I enjoy reading to the girls. The book Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney is one I have read to our girls many times. It is a great book for parents to read to little ones. The book is about a small rabbit who is asking how much he is loved and comparing the love to things / objects around him. It helps put “love” in a perspective that our children can understand. The book is a good reminder to the kids and parent both. It is important that we show our love and appreciation for our children not only by reading the book to them but in many other ways throughout the week – a hug, listening, spending time with them, and just appreciating them for who they are as individuals.
Old Navy Sale: One Day Wonder Friday 4-8pm & ALL Day Saturday
Old Navy is having a ONE DAY WONDER Sale today Friday, April 22, 2011 between 4pm and 6pm and ALL day on Saturday April 23rd on solid polos.
How It Works: There are 3 ways you can participate in the sale, chose one way and start saving.
- Old Navy Facebook page from your Smartphone
- Print a screenshot of Old Navy’s Facebook page
- Show them your Old Navy card
It’s easy to save a little extra! Happy Shopping!
