Grateful, Thankful, Joyful and Blessed

As those of you who follow me on Facebook know, I am on a mission to have 25 days of Thankfulness and 25 days of Giving. Last year I did this and it had an amazing impact on my life. I am challenging myself to think outside the box and do more this year. To me giving is not only about money, but about truly giving. I am looking for ways, including financial to impact other's lives. I have encouraged some middle schoolers in our youth group (GP THE best youth group evvva!) to think about this. One young lady said she sees a homeless man EVERY DAY walking home from school. The kids make fun of him and either say rude things or ignore him. She walks on the other side of the street, NEVER looking at him...laughing at times when the kids crack jokes at his expense. She knew it was wrong, but didn't know what she should do. This is what my amazing preteens came up with. 1. Smile at him. That's all, acknowledge he is there! He is worthy of eye contact and a smile. Hmm...seems simp

Hey there all my frugal friends! Life has been so crazy. I have been through deaths, hospice, births, and so much over the past few months. The kids are back in school so I am getting myself reorganized! Here are some deals and steals from Meijer this week. Working on Kroger, Target and other great deals under $1!! $0.59 Simply Asia Fried Rice, Beef & Broccoli, Sesame Teriyaki or Sweet & Sour Seasoning Use $0.50/1 Simply Asia coupon (from 8-29 RP) OOP: FREE $1.09 Frank’s Redhot Sauce Use $1.00/1 Redhot coupon (from 7-25 SS, exp 9-30) OOP: $0.09 $2.50 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, 16 oz Use $1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox printable coupon Use 2 $2.00/1 HV Farmhouse Originals printable coupon OOP: FREE $1.05 Maruchan Yakisoba Noodles Use $0.50/1 coupon (from 8-29 SS, exp 10-31) OOP: $0.05 $1.50 Ziploc Sandwich or Snack Bags, 50 ct Use $1.50/2 Ziploc printable coupon or $1.00/2 coupon (from 8-8 or 9-12 SS), use 3 $0.75 or $1.00 each when you buy 4 with coupons Bonus: For each 3 bags p

Value Center Marketplace $1.00 Edwards Pie Singles, 2 ct – strawberry marble, banana creme or cookies & creme Use: $1.00/1 (4-25 SS) or $0.75/1 (6-27 SS) OOP: FREE - $0.25 $1.00 Malt O Meal Cereal – 10-12 oz Cinnamon Toasters, Frosted Flakes, Golden Puffs or Frosted Mini Spooners Use: $0.75/1 printable coupon http://bagthebox.com/try-a-bag/ OOP: $0.25 $1.00 Aunt Millie’s Homestyle Bread – Honey Whole Wheat or 100% Whole Wheat 24 oz Use: $0.55/1 (5-16 or 6-13 RP) OOP: $0.45 $1.00 Vlasic Pickle Relish, 9-10 oz Use: $0.55/1 printable coupon http://coupons2.smartsource.com/smartsource/index.jsp?Link=OUGRYG2RKOZBW OOP: $0.45 $1.00 French’s Worcestershire Sauce, 10 oz Use: $0.50/1 (5-9 SS) OOP: $0.50 $1.00 Zest Bar Soap, 2 ct Use: $0.50/1 (5-9 SS) OOP: $0.50 $0.59 VO5 Shampoo or Conditioner, 15 oz $1.67 Kraft Salad Dressing, 16 oz Use: $1.00/1 (6-20 SS) OOP: $0.67 $1.00 Red Gold Tomatoes, 14.5 oz can Use: $1.00/3 (2-28 SS) OOP: $0.67 each wyb 3 $1.00 Kraft Cool Whip Topping, 8 oz Use:

I find Value Center Marketplace to be the best source for snack foods for my kids. I am able to get many boxes to fill the pantry! You know how i love to stockpile!! $1.00 Edwards Pie Singles, 2 ct apple, peach or cherry Use - $1.00/1 coupon (from 4-25 SS) OOP - FREE $1.00 Nature Valley Trail Mix Bars, 6 ct cranberry & pomegranate Use - $0.40/1 coupon (from 4-18 SS) OOP - $0.20 $1.00 Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, 2 ct Use - $0.75/1 coupon (from 5-2 SS) OOP - $0.25 $1.00 Jimmy Dean Sage Pork Sausage, 16 oz (sage only) Use - $1.00/2 coupon (from 3-28 SS) OOP - $0.50 each wyb2 $1.00 Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza Use - $1.00/2 coupon (from 4-25 SS) OOP - $0.50 each wyb2 $1.00 Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Chewy Bars, 5 ct Use - $0.50/2 coupon (from 4-18 or 5-2 SS) OOP - $0.50 each wyb2 $1.00 Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes, 3.3 oz pouch Use - $0.25/1 coupon (from 3-28 SS) OOP - $0.50 $1.50 Smuckers Grape Jam or Jelly, 32 oz Use - $0.25/1 coupon (from 2-21 or 3-28 RP) OOP -

$1.00 McCormick Recipe Inspirations or Grinders, select varieties [10 for $10, get 11th free] Use - $1.00/1 coupon (from 4-25 RP) OOP: FREE $0.99 McCormick GrillMates Seasoning/Marinade Packet (regular price – may vary by location) Use - $0.50/1 coupon (from 4-18 RP, exp 5-30) OPP - FREE $1.00 Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables or Rice, 10-12 oz (price drop through May 30) Use - $0.50/1 coupon (from 5-2 SS) OOP - FREE $7.99 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer (price drop) Use - $5.00/1 coupon (from 4-11 SS) $2.99 Bonus: For every Power Sprayer purchased, you’ll receive a $3.00 Catalina from SC Johnson! Final Price - FREE after checkout coupon $2.00 Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs, 5-6 ct Bonus: Buy 3 in one transaction (no more, no less) and receive ONE $3.00 Catalina from Kraft and ONE $2.00 Catalina from Nabisco. OPP - $0.33 each when you buy 3 after checkout coupon savings Note: Look for $1.00/2 peel-off coupons on packages. The $3.00 Catalina is also triggered by purchasing Breakstone’s Cottage

$0.50 Reese’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 2 ct Use -$0.55/1 coupon (from 3-14 SS) OOP - FREE $1.97 Kellogg’s Raisin Bran or Rice Krispies Use 2 - $1.50/2 Rice Krispies coupon (from 3-28 RP) OOP -$1.22 each wyb 4 ($4.88 total) Bonus: Buy 3 Kellogg’s Cereals (8 oz or larger) in one transaction, get a $2.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order. Buy 4, get 3.00. Buy 5 or more, get $4.00! Final cost: $0.47 each ($1.88 total) after $3.00 checkout coupon savings! $1.00 Pure Protein Bar, 1.76 oz Use -B1G1 coupon (from 4-25 RP) OOP - $0.50 each wyb 2 $1.00 Glaceau VitaminWater, 20 oz Use -$1.00/2 coupon (from 4-25 SS) OOP - $0.50 each wyb 2 $1.00 Betty Crocker Potatoes, 4.6-6.6 oz Use -$0.25/1 coupon (from 3-28 SS) OOP - $0.50 Buy 4, Get 2 Free – Pepsi 2 Liter Soft Drinks (plus deposit) OOP - $0.84 each wyb 6 in one transaction (limit 6; additional items $1.25 each) $0.77 Kroger Medium Eggs, dozen