October 2010

Friday Coupon File – 10/28

by Jill on October 29, 2010

The cost of food is going up soon, check out my recent Technorati published article to learn more.  If you’re ever going to start couponing, now is the time! There will be THREE inserts in Sunday’s newspaper; P&G, RedPlum and SmartSource.  This will likely be a good weekend to stock up on a few extra papers.  I foresee [...]

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Rock Creek Farm in Broomfield, Colorado

by Jill on October 29, 2010

If you live in Colorado and you haven’t picked out your pumpkins yet you better head over to Rock Creek Farm in Broomfield, right off of 287 and the NW Parkway. Every year the boys and I go and pick out our pumpkins at Rock Creek and every year it gets better and better!  In [...]

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Enter the 13-Piece Carmex Kit Giveaway

by Jill on October 29, 2010

Two more days to enter the Carmex giveaway!  Lots o’ good stuff in there! Jill

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Food Prices on the Up and Up

by Jill on October 28, 2010

Article first published as Food Prices on the Up and Up on Technorati. You will pay more for a number of food items in the coming months. General Mills has announced its plans to increase the prices on some of its cereal brands on November 15, and increase the Betty Crocker brand of baking goods [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – Orcas Island

by Jill on October 27, 2010

Orcas Island, Washington.   The End! Jill

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401k Matching

by Jill on October 26, 2010

How is your nest egg doing?   Does your employer match?  Are you maxing the match? Stick with me while I try to explain this seemingly difficult concept in the simplest of terms and give you the tools to figure out your situation. You’ve heard the pay yourself first mantra, right?  Well, how about letting your employer [...]

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Snow

by Jill on October 25, 2010

I’m not ready for the first snow of the season.  Or really cold temps.  Sigh. That’s all. Jill

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GIVEAWAY: 13-Piece Carmex Kit

by Jill on October 25, 2010

Update: This giveaway is now closed. If you love Carmex you are going to love this kit.  Their newest items, Carmex Healing Lotion and Carmex Healing Cream and Moisture Plus lip balms, are included as well as the oldies but besties!! GIVEAWAY INCLUDES: (1) Super cute Carmex travel bag (2) Bag inserts (1) Carmex Healing Cream [...]

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When bad dogs attack again

by Jill on October 23, 2010

4/25/12 GREAT NEWS: WE SETTLED THIS LAWSUIT IN MEDIATION TODAY AND WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT! (Warning:  Photos are graphic.) Jonesie walks on the very edge of a sidewalk, wakes up screaming some nights and suffers from the effects of post-traumatic stress.  You see, on August 1, 2009 Jonesie was attacked by [...]

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Friday Coupon File – 10/22

by Jill on October 22, 2010

As of right now there will be two coupon inserts in this Sunday’s newspaper.  One from RedPlumand one from SmartSource.  Go here to check out which coupons will be included! Don’t forget to print the printables at Coupons.com and RedPlum.  And don’t forget to save coupons to your King Soopers (or Kroger chain) and Safeway cards [...]

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