Thanksgiving!

Here is a poem that I found and LOVE because it is a good reminder of what we are blessed with!


I am thankful for... 
...the mess to clean up after a party 
because it means I have been surrounded by friends. 
...the taxes I pay 
because it means that I'm employed. 
...the clothes that fit a little too snug 
because it means I have enough to eat. 
...the child who is not cleaning his room, but is watching TV 
because that means he is at home and not on the streets. 
...the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot 
because it means I am capable of walking. 
...all the complaining I hear about our government 
because it means we have freedom of speech. 
...that lady behind me in synagogue who sings off key 
because it means that I can hear. 
...lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing 
because it means I have a home. 
...my huge heating bill 
because it means that I am warm. 
...weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day 
because it means that I have been productive. 
...the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours 
because it means that I am alive. 
...Finally, for too much email 
because it means that I have friends and family who are thinking of me.

Coupon Clipping Mom?

I didn't think I could call myself a true "money saving" momma unless I started using coupons(and it's a good way to save money). My biggest deterrent to using coupons was that I didn't get the Sunday paper that has the coupons.... no more excuses!   

I am officially signed up to get the Sunday Paper and all the coupony goodness that comes along with it. I am excited to start this Sunday saving money and then recycling the paper.

While signing up online at LATimes.com I noticed a spot for a coupon code. So I did a little searching and found an amazing code that I promptly attempted to use. Sometimes coupon codes that people post online no longer work or never worked, but I was happy to discover that this code did!

LATimes Sunday subscription for a year:
Discounted Price: $1/week (33% off the newsstand price)

I payed only $9.88 for a whole year! That's only 19cents/ week!

Code:
460024

Meat for Sale!!

My new rule...
 only buy meat if it's on sale! This week Jennie-O Ground turkey is buy one get one free at Vons! Yes Please :)

What to make with ground turkey?
Speghetti
Healthy Burritos
Possibly Meatloaf
Any other ideas?

MMMM! Chili

My husband and I just finished off the batch of chili that we made over two weeks ago for a chili cook-off! I love making huge batches of chili and then portioning the leftovers out in freezer bags to freeze for a later date. Awesome way to save money and time :)

This time my husband made chili with white wine, fresh veggies, bacon, turkey, and a whole lotta other goodness...

Diapers.com Order

Being a stay at home mom gives me a lot of motivation to save money! My husband is amazing and doesn't care if I spend money, but I figure my new job is to save us money in as many ways as I can.

One way is by getting the best possible deal on diapers. I recently made this purchase:

Qty	Description	Item Price	Discount	Subtotal	Estimated Delivery
1	Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers Giant Case 2 144ct.	$34.99	$31.97	$3.02	Monday, November 01
1	Dreft HE Liquid 2x Concentrated Laundry Detergent - 50 oz	$10.09	$0.00	$10.09	Monday, November 01
1	Pampers Swaddlers Diapers Jumbo Pack Size 2-3 30ct.	$11.29	$8.03	$3.26	Monday, November 01
1	Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes Refill 350ct.	$15.99	$0.00	$15.99	Monday, November 01

Subtotal:	$32.36
Shipping fee:	$0
Manu. Coupon:	$7.00
Total:	$25.36

I should have payed $72. 86 for this order, but ended up saving $27! Here is how I did it:

I purchased a buy $40 worth of diapers for $20 on a daily deal website, I also sent in manufacture coupons to diapers.com (it's really easy to do) and then looked for other items that had e-coupons on the site.

Love saving money :)