May 1, 2010

Coupons, Deals & Freebies

Lots of coupons to print! Just click below, they are each a direct link.


DINING DEALS:

Sweet Tomatoes coupons to print (check exp. dates)
'Like' Carrabba's on Facebook, get a free dessert with an entree
Quizno's Coupons

PRINTABLE COUPONS:
Remember with some of these coupons, you will have to download and install their coupon printer program to be able to print. Some are not Mac compatible such as the Bricks coupons. Often, if the coupon is from Bricks, you can click 'help' at the bottom and you might be able to fill out your name & address and they will mail the coupon to you.
This is not an option for all coupons, but worth a try for us Mac users.


Lindsay Olives (join to receive your coupon)
Palmolive, Colgate, Soft Soap, Speed Stick, Murphy Oil printable coupons
Coffee Mate coupons and another one here
Nivea for Men coupon
Sobe Water BOGO (They're $1 at Walmart)
'Like' Oscar Mayer on Facebook and receive a $2 coupon (& enter their sweepstakes)
Land O Frost lunch meat coupon (fill out your info first)
Keebler Wheatables
'Like' Red Baron Pizza on Facebook get a $2 coupon
Pond's Cold Cream BOGO
$1 Coupon on Pampers Kandoo wipes

RETAIL COUPONS:
40% off an item at Joann's w/code SED128 until 5/8


FREE SAMPLES:
Root Awakening from Walmart
Eucerin sample from Walmart
Prilosec sample from Walmart
Parent's Choice Baby Formula from Walmart
Dove Men Care from Walmart
Aveeno haircare free sample

OTHER DEALS:
Taste of Home $5 cookbook sale!
KOA Campground - May 14 & 15, Pay for the 14th, get the 15th free!
'Like' Disney music on Facebook, get a free Disney song a day

Daily Devotion

1 Timothy 4:7 Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.



Pride, fear, resentment, and habit are all tough evidences of the flesh.
But those who are being shaped into the image of Christ do not go the way of the flesh.

Women and men of God do not manipulate events so that they can be pleased and get what they want.
That's why God crushes pride, removes fear, breaks into resentment, and changes long-standing habits until the whole inner being is renovated...until we rest in our God and are ready for His will, not ours, to be done.
(Bedside Blessings, Charles Swindoll)

Simple and Affordable Fun!

Genesis 1:1 God created the heavens and the earth... and God saw that it was good.


There is a lot of fun to be had, right in your own backyard!
Our fun usually turns into a home school lesson, with our inquisitive 6 year old.
We played in our creek for quite a while today.

We explored under rocks and found one covered in what appeared to be fly larvae. We found flat rocks to begin building our fire ring (summer campfires are right around the corner!). We excavated some larger rocks from a section of the creek to make a wading pool for the kids.

I love just standing back and watching their imaginations and curiosities run wild. They slowly lift a rock, to peek underneath. They try to pick up the heaviest rocks they can find, they find rocks with bits of color throughout them and some that they believe are the fossils of a long, lost creature.


So go find a creek or stream the kids can cool off in and explore. They may find some interesting rocks, newts, minnows, or crayfish and they'll definitely find some fun!
Pure and simple fun, provided by God's creation.

Enjoy our pictures from this afternoon!

What's For Dinner At Our House



~Chicken Caesar Salad~





Caesar Salad Dressing:

2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire
2 clove of garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp of milk
Mix all ingredients together and shake or whisk until well blended.


Preparing the chicken:
Cut up 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into cubes.
Place 1/4 of the dressing (above recipe) in a ziplock and
marinade the cut upchicken in it, for an hour. Skewer the chicken
pieces and grill. Turn frequently and baste.

In a large bowl, toss Romaine with dressing. Serve and top with a
skewer of chicken and grate fresh Parmesan over top of all.

My daughter makes some wonderful garlic bread to go with this.
She slices Italian bread and broils on low. When toasty brown,
she spreads olive oil on top and rubs with a fresh garlic clove.



Item of the Week : Silly Bandz
(note from Mom: Now we realize these have been around for a while, but they are just hitting the stores in our area and the kids love them. It's innocent fun and I'm all for that!)

Silly Bandz are bracelets in the shape of animals, creatures, bugs, holiday items..... etc.
No matter how many times you wear them they go right back into their original shape.
Bracelets stretch to fit any size or age. Most of the time the packages include 4 of each item and a total of 24.
Types of Silly Bandz and what they include:

• Pets- Turtle, Pig, Duck, Dog, Cat, and Rabbit
• Zoo Animals-Elephant, Giraffe, Hippo, Kangaroo, Ostrich, and Rhino.
• Sea Creatures-Shark, Dolphin, Seal, Fish, Sea Horse, and Penguin.
• Dinosaurs- T-Rex, Velociraptor, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, Dino foot print.
• Western-Sheriff Badge, Horseshoe, Bronco, Cowboy Hat, Cowboy Boot, and longhorn.
• Alphabet-Includes the whole alphabet.
• Princess-Princess, Diamond Ring, Glass Slipper, Castle, Magic Wand, and Tiara.
• Baseball-Baseball, Home Plate, Bat, Batter, Pitcher, and Baseball Hat.
• Rockbandz-Mic Stand, Rocker, Rock Handz, Guitar, Drums, and ROCK!
• Spring-Butterfly, Bee, Tulip, Umbrella, Kite, and Chick.
• Fantasy-Mermaid, Unicorn, Fairy, Dragon, Phoenix, and Genie.
• Rainforest-Gecko, Tree Frog, Panther, Gorilla, Toucan, and Monkey.
• Basic-Sun, Star, Dog Bone, Heart, Dollar Sign, and Woman Sign.

In Order From the Top:

Coupons, Deals & Freebies

DINING OUT DEALS:

Friendly's - Buy one Get one Free salad
Offer ends 5/11




COUPONS:

* Note: On many of the printable coupon sites, you will have to download their 'coupon printer' program. Unfortunately for me, a couple of these are not Mac compatible.

• Printable coupons (Jello, Welches, DiGiorno, Classico and 172 more!)
• Smart Source coupons (Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Yoplait and lots more)

• RedPlum coupons (Kellogg's, Natures Bounty and a few more)
• $1 off of Fruit Chillers

• Nestle Toll House coupons
• $1 off Oscar Meyer Deli Creations
• Bob Evans products coupons

RETAIL COUPONS:

• Bath and Body Works Free travel sized item with any purchase
(great coupon-just buy a $1 antibacterial gel and get an item free, up to $5!)
•Free Izze Bottled Beverage with a purchase of any soup and a 1/2 sandwich at Barnes and Noble
• 10$ off a purchase of $60 or more at Finish Line
• $5 off a $20 purchase at Tractor Supply (must register on website)
• $10 of a $25 purchase at Yankee Candle
• Use code: C4A4A online at The Children's Place to get 15% of your total purchase
• Use code: 776307605 online at Fashion Bug for $10 off a $30 purchase

Today's Devotional

Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

Two well-bred, blue-blooded dogs were walking primly along the street with their noses held high. They encountered a big scruffy dog who obviously was of the Heinz-57-Varieties pedigree. At first they tried daintily to side step the friendly alley dog, but they were unable to do so. He was eager to make friends and trotted alongside them. One of the lady dogs said, "We really must go," to which the alley dog replied, "Well, All right, but first tell me your names so I'll know what to call you dames if I see you again." The purebred replied haughtily, "My name is Miji, spelled M-I-J-I." The other said daintily, "My name is Miki, spelled M-I-K-I.""Pleased to meet you," said the low-class dog, and then he added, "My name is Fido, spelled P-H-Y-D-E-A-U-X."
Home should be a place where there is no room for pride. Respect and self-dignity, yes, but haughty arrogance born of position? No! Respect your little ones and serve them. Honor your elders and give your best to them. Don't play favorites in relationships, or allow a child to think he is favored. Ultimately, home should be a place marked by "equal-opportunity love."
(God's Little Devotional Book for Moms)