Pallet for Home: January 2010

Walgreens Deal Round-up

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There are great deals at Walgreens this week. For the basics, you can start with MoneySavingMom. Now, if you really want to get busy shopping, here are a few scenario deals you could do...From the Walgreens Forum of Hot Coupon World. Go here to see all the deals and links for printable coupons!"I'm not sure if you have any RRs to begin with, so I'll go on thinking you're starting...

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She Shops, She Scores!

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I haven't found the "rich people's" Goodwill yet, but I do like to shop my local thrift stores for great finds, just like Jen who is hosting a Frugal Fashionista Fashion Show and I'm linking up! I could probably find ten outfits in my closet from Goodwill, but I'll stick with one of...

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Tostitos Catalina Deal At Walgreens

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Yesterday, I found some "buy 2 bags tostitos, get a free dip" tearpad q's at Walmart in Coweta. I took several to Walgreens and did the following deal:Tostitos chips and dip TOTAL: $5 for 6 chips & 3 dipsSALE: $2.50 eaMQ: buy 2 Tostitos chips get a free Tostitos dip (not salsa,...

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Crest Toothpaste $0.50 at CountryMart!

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CountryMart has Crest Baking Soda & Peroxide Whitening, 4.6 oz. on sale for $1.50 unil mid-February. Use the $0.50/1 coupon from the latest Proctor & Gamble coupon insert. Double coupons make this $0.50 a tube plus ta...

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CountryMart Coupon Match UPs 1/27 to 2/2, 2010

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Check the display by the Meat Department for:JetPuff Mini Marshmallows $0.79 eachTearpad on display has $0.50/2 coupon which doubles!Final Price is $0.29 each wyb 2!Coupons up to $0.50 will double at CountryMart, so keep that in mind when looking for deals. Coupon or rebate in red.Peter Pan Peanut Butter 2/$3-B2G1F All You Magazine, January 2010 in-store version-ConAgra Rebate (see...

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BOGO McDonalds Every Friday in Coweta

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McDonalds in Coweta is offering Buy One Get One (BOGO) FREE Quarter Pounders at it's location every Friday from 10:30-11:00. Please check with the location before placing an order to confirm the dea...

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Good Deal Alert! Wagoner Walmart Fabric 50% off Today!

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Wagoner Walmart is closing their fabric department and you know what that means! Great deals on fabric including fleece, upholstery materials, and sewing implements which are all 50% off. Hurry over for the best selections. I hear they are very busy! Thanks, Sister.Fai...

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A Day Late ~ Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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My friend Lisa gave me this recipe for restaurant style Chicken Tortilla Soup. It's become one of our most favorite recipes. Since it takes cilantro and Poblano peppers it can get expensive, but watch for sales and stock up on those fresh items when you can.Cilantro leaves can be cut from...

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Kotex Printable Rebate Form, Free Physicians Formula Make-up

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Just found this Kotex Money Back Guarantee (exp 3/20), thanks to Couponing to Disney! Pair this with a Walgreens sale and coupons, and it would be a great money maker!If you like Physicians Formula products, there are several rebates available for 2010. Print them now, and then match up...

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Pantry Challenge Week 4 Progress Report

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Week 4 finished far OVER BUDGET, which surprised me because I thought I would be able to save more this week. Instead, I made several trips to the store because I needed fresh ingredients to make soup with Poblano peppers which I had in the freezer and was tempted by fresh blackberries...

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Kinestetic Readers? Let Them Eat Cake!

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I received this question from one of my friends: Would you share your favorite children's books?I know this will sound funny to some, but we loved the Get Fuzzy Comics by Darby Conley. I believe at one time we owned every book he ever published! They are bite sized, so a kinistetic child...

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#Savvyblogging: a Twitter Pajama Party Tonight!

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MoneySavingMom and a host of other terrific bloggers have come together to create a new forum for blogger education! I'm excited to be participating in their TwitterParty tonight. Here's the info from MSM:We're hosting a Savvy Blogging Twitter Party on Thursday evening (January 21, 2010) from 9-11 p.m. EST and you are invited to come. I've got a cake in the oven, and cup of Chai tea,...

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Ragu Catalina Deal!

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Head to Coweta CountryMart and pick up some of the Healthy Lifestyles coupon flyers near the registers to do this deal. Reasor's has a $2.00 OYNO (on your next order) Catalina coupon printing WYB (when you buy) 3 or more Ragu sauces. You can use the in~ad Reasor's coupon plus the $1.00 off coupon...

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New logo

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New logotype and style for Anthony Yacomine one of London's top salons. Website on its way to...

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Millstone Coffee Deal

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On Kenosha has their Millstone Holiday Coffee blends on sale for $4.99 a 12 oz. bag, and there are $1/1 peelie coupons on the bag as well. They had several flavors including Holiday Peppermint, Gingerbread Cinnamon, and others. If you need coffee, this is probably a decent price. Not...

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Pantry Challenge Week 4~ Meal Plan Monday!

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It would be nice if I actually had a plan! I've been battling a little health issue, which has interfered with my life, including planning the meals for this week. But I'm not giving up!Today, we had cereal with milk and hash browns for breakfast. Lunch was baked potato and quiche...

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Winter snow

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Some illustration for a change, nice to get back to the drawing board. There will be mor...

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Bone Broth link

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Here's a link from my friend, Shannon, who has a blog called All Things Health. She shares great recipes and thoughts on food and nutrition. Her bone broth description should help you get started with making this wonderfully nutritious food. Enjo...

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Big Give, Bone Broth & What We're Eating

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My Big Give results for the week were pretty exciting! I was able to clean out a little of the pantry, and decided to bless another family with some of my abundance. I also cleared out several clothing items from our closets, and a few odd dishes that really were not necessary. So...

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Pacific Ocean: 10 times more plastic than plankton

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I just watched this unbelievable video on the levels on plastic versus plankton in the Pacific Ocean. My biggest question is how come I can't see it when I take a bucket of water from the ocean to dump on my sandcastle? Granted there's always debris on the coast and washing up in huge chunks but it...

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Smart Women Are The Best!

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I received the following in an email this week: "We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me happy, and a piece...

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CountryMart Coupon Match~Ups 1/13 to 1/19/10

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There are a few deals worth mentioning this week at CountryMart. Here's the link for the weekly ad.Campbell's Healthy Request Soups, 10.5-10.75 Oz. Select Varieties. 10 FOR $10 $.40/1 and $.50/1 1/03/10 SmartSource insert Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned or Quick, 24 Oz. 99¢ **Deal Idea: Buy 5 Quaker Grits @ 99¢ each, total of $4.95Use in ad coupon for Quaker Products,...

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My 2010 GoodPlans

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One of the the things I love best about home educating is that we set our own schedule for school, and if we are wise, we recognize limits, observe our own boundaries, and take time to do what is important, rather than what is seems urgent. Being involved in co-operative classes with other homeschoolers...

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Pantry Challenge ~ Week 2 Update

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We were quite busy last week preparing for the wedding, but still managed to do well with the Challenge. My goal was $30 a week, and I'm happy to say that I finished under the budget, mainly because I was able to stretch what I had cooked to cover several meals. I must confess that...

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What I've been up to!

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Sunday was the big day for my friends Kevin & Chrystal. We arrived at the empty facility at 8 AM, and with a handful of teenagers and two adults, we transformed the space into this by noon.My friend Jacquie made this magical winter wedding cake with fondant, truffles and snowflakes. ...

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Salt Lake City Air Quality is Now Worst in The Nation

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I can't believe I'm raising a child here. Athsma and other breathing problems are ridiculously higher here and more than twice a week there are air quality alerts where driving is strongly discouraged. I have never had to see cardiologists before I moved here and now I'm going to live the rest of my life with muscular valve prolapse. A condition where your heart valve doesn't close properly and causes ...

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It's the most wonderful time of the year???

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I'll be busy helping out with final preparations for our friend's wedding, so this will be my last post until Monday, and I have several things to share! First, congratulations to Kevin & Chrystal!Here's the happy couple freezing outside the BOK the other night when we went ice skating outdoors. ...

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Recipes for Eco Cleaning Products

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Momease.com says making your own natural cleaning products is not only healthy and safer but you can save money too. Here are some recipes for easy to make cleaning products. Remember, you can reuse old glass jars and reuse spray bottles (make sure you rinse them out very well) to help cut down on the amount of trash you produce! All Purpose ScrubEqual parts distilled white vinegar and salt Store...

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Card Sale at Coweta Walmart

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From my friend, Jaime:"Hey, saw something I have never seen before tonight. Wal-Mart in Coweta has cards on sale. I got those music/talking cards that are generally $5 for $2. Also, several of their other nice cards are $1 and they had any occasion you would ever need. Just FYI."Thanks, Jaim...

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Baby It's Cold Outside!

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We're having temps in the teens, and with tomorrow's high expected to be 11 degrees, I'm glad for opportunities to run the oven to keep the house feeling toasty warm. Tonight's Pantry Challenge dinner was Any Meal Cheese Pie, Garden Salad, and grape juice. I was in a hurry to get the pie...

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Some Changes To My Blogroll

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One of thebest things about blogging is finding great mentors and inspiration for homekeeping. I just love the fact that any time of the day or night, I can access the wisdom of women who are doing some fantastic things at home! One of my recent finds, which I consider a treasure, is Jessica...

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Pantry Challenge ~ Week 2 Plan

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My goals for the Challenge are:1. To spend a maximum of $30 per week on groceries for the family. (I spent $31.24 total for Week 1.)2. To try at least one new recipe each week. (I made Cranberry Orange Muffins last week.)3. To use the small appliances I have. (I used my juicer.)4. To save all the rebates I receive during the month. (Received 2 last week; deposited into savings.)5....

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Pantry Challenge Update ~ Week 1

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(picture by goodplans, downtown Tulsa)I'm glad Week One is over! I proved to myself that we can have nutritious meals from our stockpile and a few fresh items we have on hand. Overall I did pretty well, but I did spend over my $30 goal for the week. Here's the breakdown of my spending,...

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