November 2010

Waverly Tableware Giveaway, Review and Coupon

by Jill on November 30, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. I don’t know about you, but I am a paper plate girl.  If we can use paper plates without making a mess, well then we use paper plates. As I was shopping (for the 22 people I would be serving) for Thanksgiving it hit me that I really did not want [...]

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Overheard in the Driver’s Seat

by Jill on November 28, 2010

Since Jonesie spent Thanksgiving with his dad, I called yesterday to find out what time I could pick him up.  Jonesie answered and asked if T-Bone (his dad’s gf’s son who is 6 months older than Jonesie) could come over for the day.   My response was “absolutely.” Some people think it’s really weird that I would let [...]

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Thanksgiving 2010

by Jill on November 25, 2010

There is plenty of schmoop to go around today so I’ll try to make mine short and sweet.  Like me. In short, I am just thankful for my awesome life.  Hard times and all because they allow me the opportunity to grow and become stronger and wiser.  And the good times?  Those are just easy to be [...]

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It’s no secret; I’m a crazy couponer.  Last year was the first year that I was able to donate to a food drive in a long time though.  This year I (single mom of THREE boys) was able to donate EIGHT grocery bags full of food and toiletries.  And it wasn’t just eight bags full [...]

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FREE Land O Lakes Holiday Recipe Book

by Jill on November 22, 2010

Land O Lakes has a holiday recipe book available for FREE pdf download.  I cannot tell you how yummy ALL of the treats look.  Vanilla glazed snow cookies Chewy Holiday Macaroons Brownie Holi-Pops Cinnamon Candy Caramel Corn Double Drizzled Toffee Crisps Head on over and check it out, it’s FREE!  Jill

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The Carmex Moisture Plus Winners Are…

by Jill on November 22, 2010

The two lucky winners of the Carmex Moisture Plus Tints are BONNIE and NIKI!   Details will be headed your way in an e-mail shortly. Happy Monday! Jill PS  Is anyone interested in another $75 Sears gift card giveaway??

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Black Friday Deals: All in One Place

by Jill on November 22, 2010

It’s Monday and Black Friday is less than five days away!  A Full Cup.com has put together all of the Black Friday deals in one place.  Go check it out!  I want to know, will you be hitting the stores on Black Friday? Jill

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Thanksgiving Menu

by Jill on November 21, 2010

Good Sunday morning/afternoon everyone! As I sit here and plan out my Thanksgiving menu and make my list for shopping I get more and more excited.  I LOVE COOKING FOR THANKSGIVING. I have always done the traditional; turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, grandma’s rolls, stuffing, orange salad, pumpkin pie, apple [...]

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Piggy Bank Savings – Month 4

by Jill on November 20, 2010

Month four of the piggy bank savings project is complete and I have to admit that I am shocked at how much I have saved in only four months.  Check it out… 4 MONTH GRAND TOTAL –  $72.14 Piggy bank savings month 4 – $12.09 Piggy bank savings month 3 - $9.22 Piggy bank savings month 2 – $31.69 [...]

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Friday Coupon File – 11.19.10

by Jill on November 19, 2010

Happy Friday!  Are y’all ready for Thanksgiving?  I haven’t even made my list yet, but like a good like couponer I have been stocking up on baking items, canned goods n stuff as it goes on sale.   We just donated 7 GROCERY BAGS FULL of items that I have stocked up on for FREE or [...]

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