Quote of the Week

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Blessings,
Lisa

Quote of the Week

 

“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
                                                                     » Robert Brault

Quote of the Week

Quote of the Week

                                If you are 50 or older get your colonoscopy!!

Last Week's Frugality

  This week I added quite a bit to my pantry.  I purchased a case of trash bags for
$9.88,  and a box of DW detergent (85) for $12.88.  Both of these were good prices and will last a long time!

   I added 5 double boxes of Betty Crocker au gratin potatoes $1.45 per box.  I also added 5 cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew.  They were on the buy 5 get $5 off sale and I had a coupon for $1 off of 2.  Cheap stew!!  My family loves shells and cheese so I was able to add 6 boxes to my stash.  They were not on sale but if you bought 3 products you get the Click list shopping fee taken off so I saved $4.95 this way. At least I got something for my money.

  
   This week Meijer had pork chops on sale for 99 cents per lb. so I picked up several packs to separate into meal sized portions and to freeze.  Hamburger was on sale for $1.99 per lb. so I stocked up on that as well. 

  I packed my lunch all 5 days!  Yeah!!!


  I have my Pantry stash built up to the point at which I just am buying the basics(eggs, bread, milk and veggies/fruits) and picking up sale items to help build my stash.  I do not have to go shop every week for my weekly food--I shop my stash!  It is so convenient and by buying the sales and loss leaders, I almost always am buying my food as cheaply as I can get it and that saves so much! 
     
Frugal Blessings,
Lisa
 

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

If I would have gotten my colonoscopy on time, I wouldn't have had stage 4 Colon Cancer!
Please schedule your colonoscopy when your Dr. recommends it!


Blessings.
Lisa

Walgreen's Goodies!

  This week at Walgreen's, I used a coupon on the Dawn dish soap and got it for 74 cents.  The All clothes detergent was on sale for $2.88 and using a coupon for $1.00 off , I got it for $1.88.  I wanted to purchase the olives in the ad but they didn't have them.  So for  $2.62 plus tax, I was able to add a bottle of Dawn and a jug of ALL to my pantry stash!  Not big quantities, but when you get your stash built up, small additions bought at rock bottom prices will help keep it stocked!

Frugal Blessings,
Lisa

Thankful Thursday

Today I am so very thankful for still having my Mother in my life!

She lives with us and while that can be difficult sometimes, I love her to death! She has not had an easy life-Losing parents, 2 husbands, ten brothers and sisters, and a son.  Having to rear 3 children on her own had to have been so very tough but she never complained, or felt sorry for herself  because of it.

 

She was my rock who taught me, by her example, to believe I can do anything I set my mind to.  My Mother can sew, quilt, can, mix and pour concrete sidewalks, garden, fix minor repairs around the house and anything else she cares to do!  She is truly a Jack of all Trades and master of most! While she isn't able to do most of those things now, with her failing health, I still see that Can Do attitudes at times!

So today I am so thankful for My Momma!  She is the best!

Thankful Blessings,

Lisa 

Last Week's Frugality

   Hello, 
        I hope this post finds you all well!
        Last week I felt like I was back in the coupon groove!  I used coupons at Walgreen's to get dish soap for $.49 and a bottle of clothes detergent for $1.49.  Also saved $4 on two sticks of deodorant.

        I used a $5 off coupon at Big Lots to get a free canned ham and a free can of chicken breast to add to my pantry.

        My DH is addicted to soda.Thank goodness he likes the Big K cola from Kroger. It was on sale for $1.99 per 12 pack so we stocked up on them.  Bought 6.  He will make do for a long while on that!

        I was able to get 4 Mayo, and a case of water cheap using the buy 5 save 5 sale at Kroger.

       Used 2 more coupons to get $4 off of 2 more deodorant sticks! Used a coupon for deodorant for my DH as well.  At least we won't stink!  Lol!!

       Was able to purchase 24 cans of ravioli for just $12!!  Nice addition to my pantry stash especially since I love ravioli.....right out of the can......cold!  Lol!  It is true!!!  Don't judge me!!!

      I packed my lunch all 5 days!  Go Me!!

     Our Goodwill trip was very productive! I found a very nice sweater set for $4.99. I found  a pair of dress pants to match for $4.99.  Also found 2 shirts for just $1.79 each.  Score for me!!

     It has been warm enough to only use the electric heater in our room when we get out of the shower.  We have just been using an extra blanket at night!

      Well,that's about all for me and mine, what have you saved money on?

Frugal Blessings,
Lisa

 

Walgreen's Goodies!

Hello,
  Yesterday at Walgreen's I took advantage of the coupons and sales to get a bottle of Palmolive Dish soap for $.49, and a jug of Purex laundry detergent for $1.49.  I used 2 $2 coupons for Almay deodorant bringing it down to $1.79 each.  I also took advantage of the Kroger honey bear they had on sale for $2.99.  All in all, I saved $11.10 on my shopping trip! I know I cannot get great quantities of stuff from Walgreen's, but I can get things pretty cheaply if I set my mind to it!  Feels so good getting back in the couponing groove!


Frugal Blessings,
Lisa