Thought for the Day

We all want to be useful.

None of us want to be used.

What to do?

Ever had a bad day? An emotional day? A hormonal day? Ever done something because you felt like it, only to drown in regret and guilt later? When we renew ourselves daily in God's Word, we will create a mind-set and have strength to draw on that will help us do the right thing, rather than just what we feel like.

"Temptations come and we either cave in because we're in the mood to sin or we quick-draw from a mind-set that is stronger than our our mood." - Beth Moore (Esther Bible Study, p.62)

Vote!!!!

Moms, make sure to go vote! Trying to figure out how to go with all the kids at home? Go with a friend and take turns watching the kids in the parking lot/car. There are no lines today and it doesn't take long - but it could have a great affect on things.

I'm Here - Kind of

I have not run away! I have not dropped off the face of the earth - sort of. I have been all consumed for six weeks now in a new world. God gave me a fiction book series and I have been using every spare minute to work on it. Neglecting my house and hopefully not my children too much has helped me complete book 1, now in revisions, and start on book 2. With all that writing and researching agents to send it to, I haven't gotten to blog. I will try to do better, but this is how I am - I hyperfocus on what's at hand.

I will not be posting any more Farm Fresh deals. It's one of those things I like to do and wanted to do, but feel led to give up.

I will do weekly menus when I stop flying by the seat of my pants for dinner every day. Maybe I'll write down last week's menu, since it's put together already....

I have an upcoming blog post on chores and at what ages children can do things - check back later next week.

For today, I'm going to go get moving, getting ready for Halloween, which we do celebrate by letting the children dress up (nothing scary) and go trick or treating. Mommy stays home and serves chili and apple cider to the parents and candy with scripture stapled to it to the kids. No scriptures this year because my printer broke a week and a half ago. I have a new one, and will be printing invites to our church.

Here's are links, for those interested, to some history of Halloween. Did you know there are Roman Catholic roots to the holiday?

http://www.theholidayspot.com/halloween/history.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

Farm Fresh Deals

Prego Pasta sauce: $1.79; coupon $.75/3 doubled = 3 for $3.87 (1.29 ea.)

Crest Toothpaste: $1; coupon $1/2 doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for free

Crest Toothpaste: $1; coupon $.75/1 doubled = free

Silk Soymilk: $3.59; $.75/1 coupon doubled = $2.09 ea.

Jimmy Dean Breakfast bowl: $3.49; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $4.98 (2.49 ea.)

Jimmy Dean Entrees: $3.49; $.75/1 coupon doubled = $1.99 ea.

Pepperidge Farm Frozen Bread: $2.49; $.40/1 coupon doubled = $1.69 ea.

V8 Juice 46 oz: 2 for $6; $.50/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $5 ($2.5 ea.)

Campbell’s Chunky soups: $1.79; $.75/4 coupon doubled = 4 for $5.66 ($1.42 ea.)

Campbell’s Condensed soups: $.69; $.40/4 coupon doubled = 4 for $1.96 ($.49 ea.)

Swanson Broth Carton: $2.69; $.50/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $4.38 ($2.19 ea.)

Hostess Cakes Family Size: $2.50; $.50/1 coupon doubled = $1.50 ea.

Swanson Stock Carton: $2.79; $.50/1 coupon doubled = $1.79 ea.

Barilla pasta sauce: $2.69; $.55/1 coupon doubled = $1.59 ea.

Barilla Plus Pasta: $2; $.75/1 coupon doubled = $.50 ea.

Barilla Whole Grain Pasta: $1.39; $.50/1 coupon doubled = $.39 ea.

Beech Nut Stage 2 Baby Food Jars: $.50; $2/16 = 16 for $6 ($.38 ea.)

Tylenol Cold: $5.79; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = $3.79 ea.

Dial Multi Pack Bar: $2.19; $.35/1 coupon doubled = $1.49 ea.

Pantene shampoo/conditioner: $2.99; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $3.98 (1.99 ea.)

General Mills Cereal: $2; $1/3 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 3 for $4 (1.33 ea.)

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt multipack: $2.50; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = $.50

Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt multipack: $2.50; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = $.50

Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks: $2.50; $.50/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $4 ($2 ea.)

Nature Valley Granola Bars: $2.50; $.40/1 coupon doubled = $1.70 ea.

Pillsbury Cookie Dough: $2.50; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $3 ($1.50 ea.)

Pillsbury Grand Biscuits: $1.69; $.30/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $2.78 ($1.39 ea.)

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls: $1.69; $.50/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $2.38 ($1.19 ea.; $.40 coupon $1.29 ea.)

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls: $1.69; $.50/2 coupon doubled = 2 for $2.38 ($1.19 ea.)

Betty Crocker Warm Delights: $1.69; $.50/1 coupon doubled = $.69 ea.

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix: $1.69; $.40/1 coupon doubled = $.89 ea.

Betty Crocker Potato Box: $1.69; $.25/1 coupon doubled = $1.19 ea.

Recommended Websites

For glue & paste recipes:
http://fun.familyeducation.com/crafts/toddler/37042.html
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/childsticky/childsticky.html

For Finger Paint:
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/activities/activity_42.html
http://tipnut.com/homemade-fingerpaint-recipe/

For Modeling Clay:
http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/clay.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/

Farm Fresh Deals

I'm back!!!

Betty Crocker Helpers (Tuna, Hamburger, Chicken): on sale for $1; $.75/3 coupon doubled = 3 for $1.50

Tropicana OJ: on sale for $2.99; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $3.98

*Quaker True Delights Granola bars: on sale $1.75; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = free

*Quaker Oatmeal or Oats: on sale $1.75; $1.25/2 coupon = 2 for $2

*Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup: on sale $1.75; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $1.50

* the above sale price is applicable ONLY if you buy 10 of any combination of listed products


DanActive 4-pack: on sale for $2.49; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 1 for $.49

Turkey Hill Ice Cream: on sale for $3.49; $1/1 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 1 for $1.49

Kelloggs Raisin Bran Extra, Mini Wheats Little Bites, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks: on sale 2 for $5;
$2/2 coupon = 2 for $3

Kelloggs Pop Tarts: on sale 2 for $4; $.55/1 coupon doubled = $.90 each

Sunshine Cheez It Crackers 7.5 oz or larger: on sale $2.79; $1.50/2 coupon = 2 for $4.08

Tetley Tea: on sale $3.69; $.55 coupon doubled = 1 for $2.59

Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancake: on sale 2 for $5; $1/2 coupon doubled (Wed. only) = 2 for $3

Turkey Hill Tea: on sale $2.79; $1/2 = 2 for $3.58