Many years before I had my children there was one thing I prayed — that they would know Jesus and have a personal relationship with Him.  Now that they have been with me for a few years there are other things I pray for them. I pray that they will find a Godly spouse, that they will be a good wife/husband, a good father/mother, that they will always follow God, etc. 

Source: inspiredtoaction.com via Diana on Pinterest

Today while I was searching around on Pinterest I found this free calendar.  Each day has a topic, prayer, and verse so that you can pray something specific for your children.  Of course we will always mutter prayers like, “Please let them sleep in on Saturday.”  lol  This calendar provides and easy way to pray intentionally for our children.

Enjoy and let me know what you think! 

Restaurant.com is having another 80% off sale.  Get $25 dining gift certificates for only $2.  Simply enter the savings code PUMPKIN at the checkout and hit “apply”.  This offer ends Monday, October 31, 2011.

If you are new to Restaurant.com: Restaurant.com is a service that provides printable dining certificates to restaurants. You can type in your local zip code (or the zip code of your vacation destination) and browse the available restaurant certificates for that area. There is usually a minimum purchase required when using the certificates. For example, if you purchase a $25 certificate then you would probably be required to spend $35 at that restaurant. Also, a 18% gratuity is sometimes included at the restaurant on the pre-certificate amount. I have never encountered a problem with using these certificates and they provide a nice way to try out different restaurants.

Fall is one of my favorite times of year.  It cools off a little and makes outdoor time comfortable.  There’s a crisp smell in the air and it makes me long for hayrides, pumpkin patches, and beautiful fall colors.

Along with fall comes end of summer sales. It’s a good thing I had a little money set aside because I have found some great deals lately.

Monday I went to Lowe’s Home Improvement to see if their patio furniture was 75% off yet.  It was only 50% off but they only had three tables left of the one I wanted so I went ahead and purchased the table for $23.  I heard that the furniture was going 75% off on Wednesday so I went Wednesday morning to get the chairs I needed.

I have shopped around for a while for a table and chairs set I wanted.  I made due with a set I got for cheap on Craigslist until I could find just what I wanted.  Sure, there were other more attractive sets that looked more like dining room furniture but I decided on this set because it is durable, comfortable, and attractive (to me).  It also matches the firepit I got last year for my birthday.

Wednesday I purchased the chairs for $8.75 each.  I went ahead and got 8 of them because we plan to get another table to match this one.  We like to have the extra seating for company.  And let’s face it, you can hardly buy the cheap plastic chairs for the price I got for these metal ones.  The rude store manager almost sold these out from under me but thankfully my friend managed to snag them before he hauled them off.

As you can see in the picture I found some cushions for the chairs. These were only $5.25 each. They have a nice design on them but I’m not sure if I’m keeping them. They don’t exactly fit the whole seating length of the chair. I set them in the chairs to mull it over. What do you think?

I also got a 4 foot bench for only $20.  I’m excited about this bargain too! 

It’s not put together yet so I’ll just show you the picture of the box. Soon it will be a nice addition to my yard.

Lowe’s also had some cute (and some very tacky) yard ornaments and accessories.  Two weeks ago I purchased three lanterns at 75% off for only $11 each.  I got two of them for my brother’s birthday present. I was so pleased that I was able to get him an $80 gift for only $20.

Wednesday I found this chicken for $4. And no, I am not a collector of chickens.  I just thought this one was cute and she made me smile.

My outdoor yard furniture is finally coming together. I am so pleased by the bargains I got.

Have you found any deals lately?

It’s triple coupon week at Harris Teeter.  I have already made two trips this week and I have saved over $130.  I don’t have as many coupons as usual so I’ll probably only shop one more time.

You can use 20 coupons per day and Harris Teeter will triple coupons with a face value of up to $.99.  This means if you have a $.75 coupon it will triple to $2.25!  The coupon must not say “do not double” or something like that on it.  Buy 1 get 1 free items ring up half price so you can use one coupon per item.  For more details on coupons rules check out Harris Teeter’s coupon policy.

Here are some of  coupon match-ups for the triple coupon sale.

2 Wrigley’s or Extra gum $1.25-$1.29 each
-$.50/2 from SS 7/31 = $.50 each

Nature Valley trail mix granola bars $3.19 reg, $2.50 sale
-$.50/1 from SS 8/28 = $1

3 Texas Pete canned chili $1 each
-$.50/3 SS 5/8 = $.50 each

Mount Olive relish $1.89
$.50/1 from SS 8/28 = $.39

3 Hamburger Helper $1.89 reg, $1 sale
-$.75/3 from GM 9/11 = $.25 each

2 Betty Crocker boxed potatoes $1.89 reg, $1.25 sale
-$.50/2 from GM 9/11 = $.50 each

Vigo black bean rice $2.59
-$.50/1 RP 3/13 = $1.09

Honey Nut Cheerios $4.69 reg, $3 reg
-$.75/1 from free sample in mail = $.75

Betty Crocker Fun da-middles cake mix $2.99
-$.75/1 GM 9/11 = $.74
-$.50 printable

Tetley tea family size bags $2.39 reg, $1.14 bogo
-$.75/2 printable = $.07 each

Oral-B dental floss $1.99 sale
-$.75/1 from PG 8/28 = FREE

2 Oral-B toothbrushes $1.99
-$.75/2 from PG 8/28 = $.87 each

Listerine mouthwash 1 L $5.75 reg, $3.99 sale
-$.50/1 from SS 4/17 or 7/31 = $2.49

2 Hefty One Zip bags $4.65 reg, $2.33 bogo
-$1/2 from RP 7/10 or 8/14 = $1.33 each

Charmin 4 double rolls $4.99 reg, $3 sale
-$.25/1 from PG 8/28 = $2.25

Bounty paper towels single roll $2.49 reg, $1.50 sale
-$.25/1 from PG 8/28 = $.75

Ivory 3pk soap $1.69?
-$.35/1 from PG 8/28 = $.64

Formula 409 cleaner $3.69 reg, $3.29 sale
-$.50/1 from SS 8/21 = $1.79

Harris Teeter Your Home 8 pk paper towels $7.99 reg, $5.99 sale
-$3/1 from SS 7/31 = $2.99

Harris Teeter Your Home 12 pk toilet paper $7.49 reg, $6.77 sale
-$3/1 from SS 7/31 = $3.77

Purex 125 oz detergent $11.99 reg, $5.99 bogo
-$2/1 from RP 9/11 = $3.99

Coffee Mate Natural Bliss coffee creamer $2.69
-.55/1 from RP 7/31 = $.1.04

2 Pillsbury crescent rolls $2.19 reg, $2 sale each
-$.40/2 from GM 9/11 = $1.40 each

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls $2.19 reg, $2 sale
-$.30/1 from GM 9/11 = $1.10
-$.40/2 Printable

2 Pillsbury Grands biscuits $1.99 reg, $1.67 sale each
-$.30/2 from SS 8/7 = $1.22 each

BestLife buttery spread $2.59
-$.50/1 from RP 8/28 = $1.09

2 Yoplait Greek yogurt $1.25 reg, $1 sale each
-$.50/2 from GM 9/11 or Printable = $.25 each

2 Yoplait kids yogurt
-$.75/2 Printable or GM 9/11

Yoplait Light with granola 4 pk $2.50
-$.75/1 from GM 9/11 = $.25

Egglands Best large eggs $2.79 reg, $2.50 sale
-$.35/1 from SS 7/31 = $1.45

Jimmy Dean breakfast bowls $2.99
-$.75/1 from RP 7/31 = $.74

Morningstar products $4.49 reg, $3 sale
-$.75/1 from RP 8/28 = $.75

Minute steamers frozen rice $2.50
-$.50/1 from RP 7/10 = $1
(Some papers had a $1 coupon.)

3 Green Giant boxes vegetables $2 reg, $1.25 each sale
-$.60/3 from SS 9/11 = $.65 each

3 Hot Pockets $2 each sale
-$.75/3 from SS 8/21 = $1.25 each

Did you find any great deals at Harris Teeter this week?

Print a $1 coupon for De Wafelbakkers Pancakes.  I have had the plain and the blueberry pancakes and they were quite delicious.  Harris Teeter has super double coupons this week so make sure you get this coupon.

We stopped by Target again yesterday.  This time we went to a different location.  We found some different clearance items and I also found a few good coupons to use from the Target website.  Here are some of the deals we found yesterday.

2 splash board blasters reg $9.99, $4.98 clearance
(boogie board with built-in water gun)

24 in flying disk reg $5.99, $2.99 clearance

Crayola Color Explosion reg $19.99, $4.77 clearance
This is would definitely make a good Christmas gift.

Dollar deals – foam ax, card making kit, light up balls, diving rings

girls’ glitter ballet shoes reg $14.99, $3.74 clearance

girls’ jeans reg $10, $2.48 clearance

2 pk Sharpie markers $1.00
-used $1 coupon from Target.com = FREE

Bic pens $1.02
-used $1 coupon from Target.com = .02

Other deals I got that are not pictured:

3 12-count boxes of Poptarts $2.50 sale
-used $1 off coupon from Target.com
-used $2/3 coupon from Kellogg’s = $1.50 each

Up & Up facial scrub $2.10
-used $.75 coupon from Target.com = $1.35

Have you found any deals at Target lately?

It’s time for the Target toy clearance.  Target usually has their toy clearance in January and July. 

The toy clearance works out great for my family because my kids have July birthdays.  They usually get some money in the mail from relatives and we always head to Target to see what kind of deals we can get. 

We were excited to purchase the toys shown in the picture.  Cuddlebug has been wanting the bug vacuum for weeks.  Each time we went to Walmart he kept saying how much he wanted one for his birthday.  When we shopped at Target I was happy that the bug vacuum he had been wanting was 50% off.  He got the vacuum, tool set, and binoculars for about the same price he would have paid for the vacuum. 

Many toys are 30-50% off.  I also saw a few items of patio furniture for 70% off.  I’m sure if you wait a few weeks they will begin to clearance out the pool supplies.  Last year we stocked up on pool stuff while it was 75% off.

Happy saving!

Both of my kids have birthdays this month. Relatives are sending money in the mail and the kids are excited to pick out some new toys and purchase some things that they have been wanting. One of the things that Cuddlebug enjoys playing with is K’Nex blocks.

Walmart has two sets of K’Nex blocks on sale for $10.00 each.

Kid K’Nex Big Building Tub was $20 and is now $10.

K’Nex Super Value Tub with 325 pieces was $21.88 and is now $10!

I just ordered the super value tub that has over 300 pieces.  Site to store shipping is free.

Enjoy!

Thanks, Baby Cheapskate!

Elevation Church just released their eKidz Worship EP. They gave away cds this weekend at church and now they are offering the download for free.

We got the cd this weekend and our kids have really enjoyed listening to the music.   Get it for free here. 

Go to the Honey Nut Cheerios website to request your free sample of the cereal.  They will also send you a $.75 coupon. 

Enjoy!