• Be Prepared & Avoid The Oops! Walmart & SheSpeaks #AvoidtheOops

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    Have you ever been in the middle of hosting an event at your house and realized you are out of napkins?  Gone to brush your teeth only to discover you are out of toothpaste?  Went to start the laundry only to find out that you are out of laundry soap?  All of these are possible scenarios and can be quite frustrating.  I speak from experience!  It is not cool to run out of essential items when you really need them!

    At the time it is not funny when you realize you need something and do not have it on hand.  It can be a big inconvenience because you may have to stop what you are doing and go to the store to pick up the missing product. You may need to be creative with your available resources because you cannot pick up the missing item (using cloth napkins while your guests are still visiting or napkins).  Whatever the resolution in those crazy times it simply would have been easier to just have the item already at the house!

    Avoid the Oops

    No one likes that sinking feeling when you reach for something only to realize it’s all gone. Avoid those oops moments by stocking up at Walmart.

    One of the best ways to “avoid the oops” and running out of staple items is to keep a stock of essentials from Protector & Gamble.  Whether it is an impromptu summer event, gathering, or last minute outing.  It is always great to keep the daily or regularly used items on your list and small stockpile (one or two spares). The best way that we  have helped to “avoid the oops” in our household is to create and use a system.

    First, we try to keep at least 1 extra of the essential items that we use regularly in our house.  Whenever, any member uses or opens up the last of an item they automatically add it to our shopping list.  It doesn’t matter if I use the last item, my husband or kids, everyone has the freedom to update the list.  It helps us keep what we need in stock.  Until recently I would pick up any items on our shopping list around town, however, using WalMart’s “avoid the oops” program would save me the time and energy of running errands.  Plus, I get the opportunity to order great products and have them delivered directly to our house (extra bonus)!

    Save Time and Money:

    Who doesn’t want to have a little extra time at the end of the day or extra money left in the budget at the end of the month!  Some weeks it takes everything you have to balance schedules and all the activities (school, work, family, extra curricular, and more).  If you could have something already in place that would allow you to quickly and easily order quality staple products online for a reasonable price and have them delivered to your home it may reduce some of the unnecessary stress in your already busy schedule.  Most shoppers don’t realize they have the option of shopping for the same great household essentials at Walmart’s everyday low prices on Walmart. And by doing so, they’ll also save time so they can enjoy more of that summer sunshine.

    Share Your “Oops” Moment:

    Have you ever had an “oops” moment?  Please share!  We are all human and have had those moments at various times throughout our lives.  We can laugh or cry together about them!

    I was thrilled to hear that SheSpeaks teamed up with Walmart to showcase their “Avoid the Oops” program.  Practical products are awesome!  I love it when my house is stocked with the basic necessities and the house looks as well as smells fresh!  Thank you Walmart and SheSpeaks for helping me tackle my shopping list and clean my house!  It is always great to find products that are useful and easy to get.

    She Speaks, WalMart, Avoid the Oops Review

    AMAZING Household, Cleaning, and Health & Beauty Items from Walmart that we Received:

    • 2 – Pampers Baby Fresh Baby Wipe Tubs (72 count each)
    • 6 – Bounty Basic Big Roll Paper Towels (95 sheets per roll)
    • 9 – Charmin Basic Toilet Paper Bulk Rolls (319 sheets per roll)
    • 1 Box – Gain Powder Laundry Detergent Original
    • 1 Pack – Gillette Simply Venus Disposable Razors (4 count)
    • 3 – Crest Cavity Protection Toothpaste 6.4 oz each
    • 10 – Ivory Original Soap Bars
    • 2 – Mr. Clean Magic Kitchen Scrubbers
    • 4 – Puffs Ultra Soft Strong Non-Lotion Boxes of Facial Tissues (56 sheets per box)
    • 4 – Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original
    • 2 – Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Power House Cleaning Pads
    • 1 – Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Original Scent
    • 1 – Mr. Clean Hawaiian Aloha Multi-Purpose Liquid Cleaner (40 fl oz)
    • Sample goodies to try too!!!!

    I received ALL these products shipped directly to my house for under $60!  They were super easy to order online at Walmart and arrived quickly.  It was a big time savings for our family!  Head on over and try out avoid the oops today so you will be stocked up on your products for tomorrow!

    You can shop in all of the following categories:  Kitchen, Laundry, Cleaning, Health & Beauty, Baby, Bathroom and More!!!

    Additional Information Can be Found About This AWESOME Program at:

    As a member of the SheSpeaks Blogger Society, I was given samples of these products and program to write an informed review.  The opinions expressed in this post are my own.   A special thanks to SheSpeaks and Walmart for providing the products to review.

  • Celebrate with Febreze Home for the Holidays Collection #FebrezeHoliday

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    The Holiday Season will be here before we know it!  Already the stores are stocking their shelves full of Holiday items.  Recently, we received this cute Febreze Home for the Holidays Collection box in the mail from Febreze, Walmart, and SheSpeaks!  The kids were thrilled to see the Holiday House and I was excited about getting all the amazing Holiday Febreze scents and goodies!

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    Have ever used Febreze to add an extra festive touch or to enhance the decor in your home?  Febreze truly eliminates odors so your guests will only notice the fresh holiday scents when in your home.  If you haven’t tried any of the Febreze Home for the Holidays Collection you should get some soon to help you get into the holiday spirit!  The scents and the designs on the packaging helped inspire the ideas in the scentspiration box!

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    One of my favorite parts about the Holidays all the amazing smells!  A wonderful way to ramp up for the Holidays is by using Febreze’s holiday scents including Frosted Pine, Apple Tart, Toasted Almond, Vanilla Latte, and Sugared Cranberry.  Do you like having a different holiday scent for each room or one for the entire house?  Febreze’s Home for the Holidays Collection is a great way to get your home ready for the holiday season!

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    We received the Frosted Pine, Apple Tart, and Vanilla Latte NOTICEables NOTABLES scents!  My favorite is the Apple Tart!

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    Our Home for the Holidays house came complete with scents and a scentspiration box full of amazing recipes, activities, and home decor!

    Febreze Home for the Holidays Recipe – Cocoa-Dusted Almonds

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    What you need:  1 pound raw almonds, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, 8 packets sugar-free sweetner, and a pinch of salt

    Directions:

    1.  Melt the coconut oil to a liquid, and then pour it over the almonds in a large bowl.  Make sure each almond is covered.

    2.  In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar-free sweetener, and salt.

    3.  Pour the dry ingredients onto the almonds.  Toss the almonds in the mixture until they are well coated.

    4.  Pour onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 250 degrees for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Let them completely cool then ENJOY!

    These were DELICIOUS!  The Cocoa-Dusted Almonds would make a great item to take to the neighbors for the Holidays or to have at a Holiday Party!  Our family enjoyed these toasted almonds this past weekend.  This recipe is easy to make and tastes awesome!   Have you ever made toasted almonds, if so what’s your favorite recipe?

    Febreze Home for the Holidays Activities – Coffee Scrub

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    What you need:  1/ cup ground coffee, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg, 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon, and 3 to 4 drops of vanilla extract.

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    Directions:

    1.  Combine all of the dry ingredients in a bowl.

    2.  Use a fork to mix in the oil and vanilla.

    3.  Spoon into a small mason jar or other airtight container.

    Loved the refreshing coffee smell of the scrub!  The Coffee Scrub would make a great gift for a coffee enthusiast this Holiday Season!

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    What is your favorite coffee flavor and when is the last time you made a cup of it at home?  I really loved the refreshing coffee smell of the scrub!  The Coffee Scrub would make a great gift for a coffee enthusiast this Holiday Season!  What unique addition would you add to this scentspiration activity?

    What are some fun Holiday activities or recipes you use to get you ready for the Holiday Season?    I would love to see any pictures of the scentspiration activities you tried at your house.

    More information about Febreze:

    A special thanks to SheSpeaks, Febreze, and Walmart for sponsoring this post!  Any specific product information was provided by Febreze, Walmart, and SheSpeaks, however, the opinions expressed in this post are our own.  We received a complimentary products  for sharing information and our family’s experience.

  • Introducing Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection – #FebrezeFall

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    The Fall Season is just around the corner!  Even though Fall officially starts on September 22, 2014 it is already starting to cool down in our area.  The leaves are falling, apples are ripening, and animals are scurrying around to finish stocking up for the cooler months.  Recently we received a package and this adorable barn was inside from Febreze, Walmart, and SheSpeaks!  Let’s just say the kids were as excited about seeing the barn box as I was about getting all the amazing fall Febreze scents and goodies!

    One of my favorite parts about Fall is all the amazing Fall smells from toasted nuts, pumpkins, fall harvest, apple picking, pears baking, and more amazing scents of the season.  What are your favorite Fall Scents?  Febreze has come out with their Fall Home Harvest Collection!  Have you already tried the Febreze Home Harvest Collection?  If not it is a great way to get you ready for the upcoming Fall season!  They have some perfect Fall scents to get your house and car ready!  Some of the scents you might want to check out this Fall season are Vanilla Latte, Autumn Harvest, Spiced Pear, Toasted Almond, Sugared Cranberry, and more.

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    We opened up our Febreze Fall Home Home Collection barn box and were pleasantly surprised with all the cool scents, goodies, and activities included.  What a great way to get excited and prepared for the Fall Season!  Febreze truly eliminates odors so your guests will only notice the freshness of fall when they enter your home.

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    We received a Febreze NOTICEables Warmer with two NOTICEables NOTABLES.  One was the Autumn Harvest which is a blend of sandalwood and chai – smells amazing!  The other NOTICEables NOTABLES was the Vanilla Latte which is a blend of vanilla and sugar – absolutely love the smell of this one!  Reminds me of a fresh hot cup of coffee on a cool Fall day!  Febreze even took care of bringing Fall to our car!  They sent us a Febreze Car Toasted Almond vent clip which lasts up to 30 days and smells delicious!  Even the teachers have commented that they really like the scent when I pick the kids up in car line at school.

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    The barn yard is complete with the awesome Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection, activity cards in the scentspiration box, a gift card from Walmart, and cute decorative picket fence, wagon wheels, and hay bales!

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    They thought of everything!  Included are some delicious Fall Recipes, fun Fall Activities to do with your family, and Fall Home Decor to get your home ready for the Fall Season!  We will share a few of the ones we have done so far below.

    Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection

    We are already enjoying the Febreze NOTICEables Warmer with NOTICEables NOTABLES Vanilla Latte!!!   Makes the house smell amazing!  Do you like having a different fall scent in each room or one scent filling the whole home?

    One of the recipes that Febreze included that will make your house smell like Fall – Oven Baked Smores:

    Febreze Fall Home Harvest Collection

    What you need:  A graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate bar per Smore and an appropriate baking sheet to fit all the Smores you are making.

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    Directions:

    1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    2.  Place graham crackers on a baking sheet.

    3.  Press marshmallows between your fingers to make them a little flat, then place them on the graham crackers.

    4.  Bake until the marshmallows have puffed up and the edges turn a light, caramel brown color.

    5.  Remove tray from oven, and firmly press a piece of chocolate down into the marshmallow.  You want the warmth of the marshmallow to melt the chocolate.  Enjoy!

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    Delicious Oven Baked Smores!  You can put another graham cracker on top if you want as well.  You can probably use a little less chocolate too, but we enjoy the extra sweetness!

    Febreze Fall Activities – Whistle with an Acorn Top

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    What you need:  An acorn top.  I recommend washing your acorns with water first to make sure they are clean and bug free.

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    Directions (once your acorn is washed):  

    1.  Make a fist with your hands, then place your hands together with your fingers touching.

    2.  Place the acorn top on the top of your index finger.

    3.  Put your thumbs on top of the acorn top, angling them so that the tips of your thumbs make a “V” shape.

    4.  Blow over the top of your thumbs, and you’ll hear a whistle!

    Our whole family tried the various acorn tops for whistles.  Jake won the contest for the the loudest and most shrill whistle!  These were a little more difficult than we expected, but if you got your fingers and acorn top just right you can get a really loud whistle which brings smiles to the kids faces.    Do you have any of the great scentspiration activities you would like to share?

    Febreze Fall Home Decor – Acorn Centerpiece

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    What you need:  Acorns, leaves or flowers or ribbons, a vase, Febreze Air Effects

    Directions:

    1.  Gather lots of acorns.

    2.  Take the vase of any shape and size and fill it to the top with acorns.

    3.  Add colorful leaves or flowers if you want to cover the top of vase.

    4.  Lightly spray the top of the arrangement with your favorite scent from the Febreze Fall Harvest Collection for a unique final touch, and then put it on display.

    Do you decorate your tables with seasonal decor?  Have you ever used Febreze to add an extra festive touch to your home or used Febreze scents to enhance your home décor?

    I would love to hear how your family prepares for the Fall Season: 
    • Have you ever tried making toasted almonds?
    • Have you ever tasted sugared cranberries?
    • What is your most popular pears dessert recipe?
    • Do you have another version of one of the recipes, decorations, or activities that I shared today?
    • I would love for you to share any pictures of the Fall scentspiration activities you have tried.
    • Are there any scents or designs that help inspire the ideas for you?
    • What new ideas do you have to get your home fall-ready?

    More information about Febreze:

    A special thanks to SheSpeaks, Febreze, and Walmart for sponsoring this post!  Any specific product information was provided by Febreze, Walmart, and SheSpeaks, however, the opinions expressed in this post are our own.  We received a complimentary products  for sharing information and our family’s experience.

  • A Fresh & Clean House with the Help of Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle! #MrCleanMorePower

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    I LOVE it when my house smells fresh and is sparkly clean!  Spring has been in the air with the 70 degree temperatures the last few days making me get excited about doing my Spring Cleaning!    Thank you Mr. Clean and SheSpeaks for helping me  tackle my cleaning this week.    I always love it when I find great products that help me keep my house clean.  Somehow our family manages to make a mess which means regular cleaning is a must in our home.

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    A few days ago an amazing package arrived on my front porch!  I was thrilled with Mr. Clean’s new product and the kids were excited about the motion light inside the box (very fascinating)!  Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle has 2.5x more cleaning power in every drop!

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    The kids were super excited to see how it works too!  They are helping around the house doing more chores so they wanted to know if it worked (and if they could have the motion light for their own special project).

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    I’ve got my cleaning bucket, sponge, and a new bottle of Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle!

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    It had a wonderful fresh scent and lots of great bubbles!  You only have to squeeze the bottle once per gallon of water because it automatically shuts off after the correct amount has been dispensed.  The good news about it only squirting the amount I need is that the kids won’t waste it when it’s their turn to use it!

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    First area to tackle was the kids bathroom.  I am not sure what happened when they were brushing their teeth this morning, but somehow toothpaste was spread from one end of the counter to the other.  The kids bathroom seems to be the area I get the least excited about cleaning because I know as soon as they brush their teeth again or wash their hands the toothpaste and soap suds will be everywhere.  One of these days they will figure out how to brush their teeth and only get the toothpaste on their toothbrushes!  I guess I should be pleased that they are at least brushing their teeth even if the whole process is a little messy.

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    Not only is the toothpaste all over the counter and sink, but someone left the cap off the toothpaste!  I am beginning to think they must have been doing a “toothpaste” craft, painting, or trying to use their creative juices with the amount of toothpaste I found on the counter this morning!!!

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    The first wipe with Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle took all the sticky globs of toothpaste right off the sink!  Love it!!!  It worked really well and still lots of suds too!  I have used other cleaners on their sticky toothpaste mess and I had to really scrub to get it off.  Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle took one swipe followed by a rinse and it was done in just of few seconds!  So excited!

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    The kids sink is once again clean and sparkly!   Let’s see how long it will last!  At least it is good to know that Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle works amazing and quickly on the toothpaste messes the kids leave behind.

    After finishing the kids bathroom I was able to get more of my Spring Cleaning done, including scrubbing down the kitchen cabinets, mopping the kitchen floor, cleaning the master bathroom and more!  Thanks for making my cleaning easier Mr. Clean!  Even my husband and kids commented on how clean, sparkly, and fresh smelling the house was when they came home!  I am already looking forward to tackling a few more Spring Cleaning projects with Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle this week!

    More information about Mr. Clean Liquid Muscle:

    A special thanks to SheSpeaks and Mr. Clean for sponsoring this post!  Any specific product information was provided by Mr. Clean and SheSpeaks, however, the opinions expressed in this post are our own.  We received a complimentary bottle of the product  for sharing information and our family’s experience.

  • Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4

    Groceries from Walmart &  Ingles

    It was a whirlwind of a week.  Jake had to head to Charleston for some work meetings, but we are thankful to have him back home with us again.  Here is my weekly update on our Groceries $40 for 4.

    Walmart Groceries:

    • $8.96 at Walmart for 1 bag of Great Value Splenda Sugar Substitute, 1 bag Lindt Assorted Chocolate Truffles (FREE after coupon), and 1 jar Hellman’s Mayonnaise.

    Ingles Groceries:

    • $38.66 at Ingles for 6 boxes Jiffy Corn Bread Mix, 2 packs McCormick  Enchilada Mix, 2 packs McCormick Chicken, 2 packs McCormick Burrito Mix, 2 packs McCormick Fajitas Marinade, 2 packs McCormick Taco Seasoning, 2 packs McCormick Chili Mix, 2 packs Chili-O Seasoning, 2 packs Chicken Marinade, 2 packs Meatball Seasoning, 1 bag Laura Lynn Potato Chips, 1 bag Laura Lynn Tortilla Chips, 2 bags Laura Lynn Sandwich Bread, 2 gallons Laura Lynn 2% Milk, 1 bag Sorrento String Cheese (sale plus coupon), 1 container Chocolate Cool Whip (marked down), 2 packs Laura Lynn English Muffins, 1 bag Rhodes Dinner Rolls, 1 box Tai Pei Orange Chicken (FREE product coupon), 1 bag Broccoli Coleslaw (marked down), 1 bag mixed Vegetables (marked down), 1 bag Yellow Delicious Apples (marked down), 1 tube All World Garlic (marked down), and 1 tube All World Sweet Basil (marked down).  (Everything I purchased at Ingles was either on sale or marked down or I had a free product coupon.  All the produce was marked down to 99 cents as you can see from the bright green stickers.)

    This week I spent $47.62  on groceries.   I went over on the budget this week.   I was happy to get some produce deals and stock back up on a few items we were needing to replenish in our fridge and pantry.  Hopefully next week we can come under budget and October will be a better month for us!

    It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks!  :) As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me.  I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too.  The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.

    Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances.  Life doesn’t always go as planned.  We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given.  Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life.  A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others.  There is so much more to life than having all the stuff.  We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.

  • Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4

    Groceries from Walmart, BiLo, & Ingles

    I didn’t have my act together enough last week to post pictures of my grocery shopping trip so I made a point even though this week was crazy to squeeze it in again.  When I stay on track with posting my grocery budget tends to do better too.  Earlier this week my husband informed me that we no longer had any bacon in the house so I picked up a couple packs for him.  🙂  This week I mainly stocked up on some fresh produce and bacon.  Here is my weekly update on our Groceries $40 for 4.

    Walmart Groceries:

    • $2.61 at Walmart for 1 pack of Carolina Pride Bacon

    BiLo Groceries:

    • $6.46 at BiLo for 1 pack Smoked Sausage, 1 pack Southern Home Bacon, and 1 container Southern Home Spread (everything purchased at BiLo was on sale this week.)

    Ingles Groceries:

    • $18.93 at Ingles for 1bag Laura Lynn Tortilla Corn Chips (sale), 1 bag Laura Lynn Potato Chips (sale), 1 pack Laura Lynn Hamburger Buns , 1 loaf Laura Lynn Sandwich Bread, 1.25 pounds White Grapes, 1.55 pounds Red Grapes, 1 bag Yellow Apples (5 pounds), 1 container fresh Mushrooms, 1 container Idaho Bleu Cheese, 1 container Avocado Dip, 1 container fresh Strawberries, 1 container fresh Tomatoes, and 1 bag Fresh Express Caesar Salad. (Everything I purchased at Ingles was either on sale or marked down.  All the produce was marked down to 99 cents to $1.49 as you can see from the bright green stickers.)

    This week I spent $28.00  on groceries.   I went under on the budget this week.  I am not sure how I did it but somehow I managed to spend money at three stores and end up with an even amount (that doesn’t happen very often).  Hopefully that is a sign that it will be a good grocery month for us.  I was happy to get some produce deals and stock back up on bacon for my hubby.  Hopefully next week we can come under budget and September will be a better month for us!

    It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks!  :) As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me.  I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too.  The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.

    Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances.  Life doesn’t always go as planned.  We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given.  Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life.  A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others.  There is so much more to life than having all the stuff.  We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.

  • Be My Valentine: “Bulls Eye Heart” Cookies

    Bulls Eye Heart Valentine’s Day Cookies

    You can use any cookie recipe you want to make these fun cookies.  We did a sugar cookie base, but chocolate chip would work great too.  The best part is you make your favorite cookie recipe and add frosting in the shape of a heart to make it special.  You could even do store bought cookies and add the frosting  to make it even easier if your tight on time! 🙂

    Our family likes picking up the writing frosting that sets up after a few minutes so you can stack the cookies without them sticking together.  The two brands we have used most often are Betty Crocker Writing Icing and Wilton Icing Writer (see picture below).  You can often find them for $0.99 (or less) for a box of 4 colors at Bargain Foods if you are in Upstate, South Carolina area or a couple dollars at Walmart or your local grocery store.  I have found that these tubes of frosting are easier for the girls to use as well.  Plus since you are not icing the entire cookie they get less frosting which means less sugar!

  • Living on a Budget: Groceries $40 for 4

    Our family was at a Conference (or preparing for the Conference) for the majority of the week.  I didn’t have time to really do a regular grocery shopping run and we tried eating up items that we had in the fridge already but I did pick up a couple of items for a get together early in the week.  It’s a very “quiet” week in terms of grocery shopping for our family.  Here is my weekly update on our Groceries $40 for 4.

    Groceries from Walmart

    Walmart Groceries:

    • $3.66 at Walmart for 1 bag Toastidos Chips and 1 bag Potato Chips for a couple events that we had earlier in the week.

    This week I spent $3.66 on groceries.  I was way under on my budgeted amount for the week because of the busy week with the conference and traveling so thankfully I have a little extra to use towards next weeks groceries.  The only thing I purchased was for an event we had this week.  I hope that next week is better week, back to normal, and we can come under budget!

    It is my goal to give you regular updates on this budget section so you can celebrate the good weeks with me and thump me on the bad weeks!  As always you are welcomed to join the journey with me.  I would love to hear your story and how you are doing too.  The purpose of our family doing this it to watch our grocery spending while allowing us to feed our family, enjoy life, share with others, and yet stay on track with our budget.

    Living on a Budget is a series of ways our family uses a budget to help keep us accountable with our finances.  Life doesn’t always go as planned.  We have used some of the ideas I will be sharing for years while others are ones we are just starting to implement as we continue finding ways to be creative and have fun with what we have been given.  Having a plan in place allows us the freedom to be smart with what we have been given, get more creative when it is a tight (week, month, year or a season) and when necessary live a much more simplified life.  A budget helps us stay on track so we have more opportunities to enjoy the many blessings we have been given as well as share what we have with others.  There is so much more to life than having all the stuff.  We may not have the newest or greatest items in our house, we drive used cars, and wear hand-me-down clothing…..however, if our family is taken care of and have love for each other and others we have more than all the riches in the world.

  • New Coupon: Planters Peanut Butter

    Planters Peanut Butter has a new coupon!  Use $1.50 off 2 Planters Peanut Butter Coupon right now.  The coupon is for a 16 oz jar of Planters Peanut Butter.  With the sales at the stores this week the peanut butter a little over $1.00 each!

    Publix

    Planters Peanut Butter (16 oz) BOGO – $3.69 ($1.84 ea.)
    Use $1.50/2 Planters Coupon
    $1.09 each after coupon

    Walmart

    Planters Peanut Butter (16 oz) – $1.98
    Use $1.50/2 Planters Coupon
    $1.23 each after coupon

    Target

    Planters Peanut Butter (16 oz) – $1.99
    Use $1.50/2 Planters Coupon
    $1.24 each after coupon

    If you don’t need peanut butter right now print out the coupon and hold onto it until the next $1.50 Planters Peanut Butter sale and get the peanut for $0.75 each!  Great time to stock up on peanut butter with this coupon.   These will come in handy with the school and work lunches.