Grasshoppers and Butterflies

I'm Still Here!

I haven't posted in a few days because a super nasty cold bug caught me (or I caught it).  Either way I have just felt really bad.  I still have a lingering cough and a little congestion but it is mainly just at night when I need to be sleeping.  And probably the main reason why I keep playing with my blog graphics.  Oh well!

I have worked some on decluttering the house.  I have taken 2 full carloads to Goodwill over the last couple of weeks.  I could probably take a few more before it is all over with.  Hopefully I will get some pictures taken tomorrow so you can see some of my progress.  I have way to much stuff!

Tomorrow night I will be going to a meeting at a local running shop to learn more about how to train for a 5K.  I also ran into someone at Braum's last night and she told me about The Couch-to-5K Running Plan which I will be reading more about.  I will keep you posted on my progress. 

The Homeland ad should be in the mailbox or on-line at some point on Tuesday.  When it comes out I will post on the deals I find in the ad.  I am also working on a price book for a couple of the local grocery stores just to see who has the best price on things with and without coupons.  More to come on that later.  Also, if you are interested in what coupons will be in the Sunday paper then Taylortown Coupon Preview is a great place tolook.  Then you can determine ahead of time if it is worth picking up extra papers or not.

Jennifer 

Top Ten Favorite Blogs

  Here are a list of ten blogs I visit regularly.  They are in no particular order because I enjoy them all!

Money Saving Mom 

BeingFrugal.net

Frugal Dad

The Simple Dollar

The "Cent"sible Sawyer

Mommy Snacks.net

Our Every Day Bliss

The Homespun Heart

Wise Bread

The Pioneer Woman 

    Some of the blogs have good financial advice and others have great deals you can get at different stores.  And some are just good reading.  I hope you enjoy them!

Jennifer

Another Busy Day!

  Today has been another busy day!  December is such a busy month.  I finally had time to go to Homeland and do some shopping.  I found pretty much everything I was looking for except for the Deli Cuts and I spent less than $50.  I got a ton of groceries but I didn't take a picture of them (1) because it was close to 10pm and the kids were STILL awake when I got home (2) because I just didn't feel like it.

    I have been working on a bunch of crafty stuff and I hope to post some pictures before we leave for Disneyworld (yippee!).  I will share some news soon about my craft items!  It is pretty exciting and I think you will be interested....at least the women will anyway!

    Also, there are two things I want to share with you tonight.  I was browsing my friend’s blog and she had a link to a website called ThePioneerWoman.com.  I was intrigued so I checked it out.  Oh My Goodness!  I have spent so much time reading through her website the last few days I am surprised I have gotten anything done at all.  She has an incredible ability to write!  I would definitely recommend taking a look around her site.  I am hooked!!

    The other is House Party.  I don't even remember how I ran across this site but I am sure glad I did.  Since I signed up with them I have had the privilege of hosting two different house parties.  One was for Arm & Hammer and the other was for Xbox.  With both parties they sent lots of freebies for me and my guests.  If you like having people over and enjoy trying new products and services you should sign up and maybe you will get selected to host a party.  Good Luck!  A lot of people apply for these parties but only a certain number are selected.

That is all for tonight.  Have a great weekend!

Jennifer

A Word About Vocalpoint

If you have never heard about Vocalpoint you are missing out!  Now just to let you know this is something I have tried and been a member of for almost 2 years.  It is not anything I will get rewarded for by you clicking on the link and signing up if you choose.

Anyways, Vocalpoint is by Proctor & Gamble.  They send you products for you to try out and also coupons (my favorite thing) to go along with the products.  And they aren't piddly coupons either.  Many times they are for getting your first product for free and then 5-10 high value coupons that go along with it.

Just recently I have received a sample of a Venus Embrace Razor and it came with (5) $4.00 off coupons to use and share with friends.  Then just the other day I received a sample of a Kashi cereal bar with a coupon for a free box and (5) $2.00 off coupons to share with others.  Crest Foods has the Kashi cereal bars for $2.97 so that makes them $.97 a box.

I know I am a nut about coupons.  Those that know me well already know that about me too!  But you should really check it out if you like to try new things and share your opinion about them.  Plus it is free to join.  So if you are interested head on over to the Vocalpoint website and check it out!

Jennifer