Jun 18 2013

Save A Lot: Deals for the week of June 19 – 25, 2013

The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.  It is a great time to stock up on some Save A Lot deals.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

Meat and Seafood

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs - $0.99

Fridge and Freezer

Save A Lot Milk (1 gallon) – $1.99

Coburn Farm Eggs (1 dozen) – $0.99

Chicken Nuggets, Strips or Dyno Bites (7 oz) – $1.00

Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (5 count) – $1.00

Eckrich Bologna (12 oz) – $1.00

Popsicle or Fudgsicle (8 count) – $1.00

Tropicana Fruit or Berry Punch (59 oz) – $1.00

Fairgrounds Hot Dogs (12 oz) – $1.00

Sunny D (64 oz) – $1.00

Banquet Dinners, Assorted Varieties (4 – 9 oz) – $1.00

Produce

Tomatoes – $0.69 lb

Cucumbers – $0.39 each

Grocery

Save A Lot Today Soda (12 pack) – $2.50

Crystal 2.0 Purified Drinking Water (24 pack, 16.9 oz each) – $1.99

Ginger Evans Granulated Sugar (4 pounds) – $1.99

Libby’s Canned Pineapple (20 oz) – $1.00

Mrs. Freshley’s Mini Donuts or Honey Buns (16 count / 4 count) – $1.00

Mondo Fruit Squeezers (6 count) – $1.00

Gatorade (32 oz) – $1.00

Golden Baked White Bread (20 oz) – $1.00

Hormel Sliced Pepperoni or Hard Salami (3.5 oz) – $1.00

Splash Liquid Water Enhancer – $2.79

Thirst Quench’r Drink Sticks – $1.00

Fruit Fizzers Flavored Sparkling Water – $0.65

Splash Out Juice Pouches (10 count) – $1.99

J. Higgs Potato Chips (10 oz) – $1.00

Wylwood Canned Vegetables – $0.49

Kurtz Ketchup (32 oz) – $0.89

Kurtz Mustard (16 oz) – $0.69

So Cheesy Shells & Cheddar (12 oz) – $1.39

Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.  For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.  Please make sure to check with your local Save A Lot store, the ads do vary per region.

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Jun 17 2013

Intentional Living: Weekly Goals

The girls and I were able to spend some extra time with my extended family in Kansas last week.  The time went by too fast and now that we are back home (and mostly unpacked).  I hit the ground running this past weekend when we landed in South Carolina and don’t think I’ll be stopping any time soon.  There are many fun activities as well as long list of projects on the agenda this week, so I am hoping to get through a bunch of them while having fun along the way!

Last week’s goals

Family Goals

  1. Read Imagination Station: Problems in Plymouthby Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Book 6)
  2. Plan one special Activity with the Family
  3. Play a board game
  4. Prepare for Upcoming Summer Events
  5. Spend some time Monday – Friday having the girls read & do workbooks – we had a travel day in there but otherwise we did pretty well (and we even did some while traveling too)
  6. Spend time with extended family
  7. Go to nephews baseball game

Personal Goals

  1. Drink 8 glasses of water each day
  2. Continue my YouVersion plan(s)
  3. Finish reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp – thankful for some down time on the airplane so I could finish this book!

Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals

  1. All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day
  2. Pay all upcoming bills – had a stack of them when we got home

Business Goals

  1. Work on ideas for upcoming blog posts
  2. Keep up with the day to day items that need my attention
  3. Work completed for clients – took time off last week since I was visiting family

Ministry Goals

  1. Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch

Financial Goals

  1. Payoff the Vehicles – working on it
  2. Pay medical bills in full – making payments

My goals for the upcoming week

Family Goals

  1. Read Imagination Station:  Secret of the Prince’s Tomb   by Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Book 7)
  2. Plan one special activity with the family
  3. Play a board game
  4. Prepare for Upcoming Summer Events
  5. Spend some time Monday – Friday having the girls read & do workbooks
  6. Go to Science Camp
  7. Prepare for a big weekend
  8. Ride bikes with the kids

Personal Goals

  1. Drink 8 glasses of water each day
  2. Continue my YouVersion plan(s)

Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals

  1. All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day
  2. Pay all upcoming bills
  3. Weekly Dinner Menu planned out for the week

Business Goals

  1. Work on ideas for upcoming blog posts
  2. Keep up with the day to day items that need my attention
  3. Work completed for clients

Ministry Goals

  1. Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch

Financial Goals

  1. Payoff the Vehicles
  2. Pay medical bills in full

I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.  I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true.  When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals.  Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick).  Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.

Why Share My Goals?

  • To keep me accountable
  • To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
  • To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
  • Create healthy habits in my life
  • To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn

How did you do this week on your goals?  Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.

The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results.

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Jun 13 2013

Heart Reflections: Oops I Did It Again!

Is it just me or do you seem to repeat the same mistakes too?  Sometimes I feel like take two steps forward and one step back in the process (possibly at times is it more like 2 steps forward and 3 steps back). 

It is hard to be find joy and contentment in every moment of every day, especially when it seems like no matter what there’s always little ripples that happen throughout the days, weeks, months, and years.  How do we find joy in the moments when we want to just go back to bed or go somewhere quiet or escape the stress of life?

  • Find joy in the little things.  Everything may not be going well, but there is always something to be thankful for in your life.  It could be your health, family, friends, a job, home, food on the table, a vehicle to drive, sunshine, or a whole bunch of other things we tend to take for granted.  Taking a few moments to count your blessings can really change your outlook on life.  A thankful heart is a positive heart.
  • Point your focus upward. When we look to Christ for our guidance we tend to see a bigger picture and we realize that it really isn’t that bad after all.  Yes, we make choices that can make life easier or more challenging for us, but we can also put our lives into the hands of the one who created the universe and trust that He really knows what is the best for us.  Just knowing that He holds my life in his hand can take some of the pressure off my tendency to micro-manage all aspects of my life.
  • Spend time helping others. We are by nature selfish people. When we take a few moments to focus our energy on someone else it can also lift our spirit too.  Take time to do something nice for someone else today and don’t expect any reward (or favor returned).  Not only will you help another person in the process your heart isn’t stuck on yourself and your issues.

If you find yourself repeating the same mistakes over and over again.  Ask God for help, he can help you overcome even the little things that pop up in your life.  Find people that you trust to be an accountability partners for you.  You want people in your life that are not afraid to confront you if they see something in your life that isn’t wholesome for you and your family.  Take time to pray and spend time with people who will encourage you to live a life that reflects goodness instead of  repeating the same mistakes.

Look for the blessings in your life throughout each day.  Turn your focus upward and outward.  Every one of us has the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives around us.

 

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Jun 12 2013

Intentional Living: Weekly Goals

Last week was better even if I am running a couple days late with my weekly goal updates.  The girls and I traveled a little last week so we could spend time with extended family.  It has been nice catching up with Great Grandparents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and more!  This week I have a lot I want to do, but the schedule will be a little different from the normal routine.

Last week’s goals

Family Goals

  1. Read Imagination Station: Problems in Plymouthby Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Book 6) - we’ve been busy and a little off schedule with the traveling last week
  2. Plan one special Activity with the Family
  3. Play a board game
  4. Prepare for Upcoming Summer Events
  5. Celebrate the Girls Last Day of School
  6. Spend time with extended family

Personal Goals

  1. Exercise at least 5 days this week – didn’t get any official exercise done, but I was really active
  2. Drink 8 glasses of water each day – on the day the girls & I traveled I did not stay up on my water
  3. Continue my YouVersion plan(s)
  4. Finish reading Overcoming Dyslexia by M.D. Sally Shaywitz - finished and returned it, now need to type out all my notes!

Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals

  1. All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day
  2. Weekly Dinner Menu planned out for the week – traveled part of the week so didn’t plan out those days
  3. Pay all upcoming bills

Business Goals

  1. Work on ideas for upcoming blog posts
  2. Keep up with the day to day items that need my attention
  3. Work completed for clients

Ministry Goals

  1. Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch

Financial Goals

  1. Payoff the Vehicles – made another payment
  2. Pay medical bills in full – making payments

My goals for the upcoming week

Family Goals

  1. Read Imagination Station: Problems in Plymouthby Marianne Hering and Paul McCusker (Book 6)
  2. Plan one special Activity with the Family
  3. Play a board game
  4. Prepare for Upcoming Summer Events
  5. Spend some time Monday – Friday having the girls read & do workbooks
  6. Spend time with extended family
  7. Go to nephews baseball game

Personal Goals

  1. Drink 8 glasses of water each day
  2. Continue my YouVersion plan(s)
  3. Finish reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

Home (Yard & Pets) Management Goals

  1. All laundry for the week washed, folded, and put away in one day
  2. Pay all upcoming bills

Business Goals

  1. Work on ideas for upcoming blog posts
  2. Keep up with the day to day items that need my attention
  3. Work completed for clients

Ministry Goals

  1. Meet a friend or family member for Breakfast or Lunch

Financial Goals

  1. Payoff the Vehicles
  2. Pay medical bills in full

I think it is important to share and encourage each other as we seek to improve our lives and the lives of those around us.  I want to live intentionally not just hope all my dreams and goals come true.  When I focus on small steps of improvement I am able to see results as I get closer to my goals.  Some weeks I get closer to the goals I have in my life and other weeks a take a few steps back (life happens, emergencies occur, people get sick).  Once the goals are written down and shared it provides a guideline for what I aim to accomplish this week.

Why Share My Goals?

  • To keep me accountable
  • To share a piece of my life with you as I strive to be a better Child of God, Wife, Mom, Friend, Homemaker, Entrepreneur and the many other roles I have each week
  • To have my goals consistently written down so I can gauge progress more accurately
  • Create healthy habits in my life
  • To encourage you to share your goals with me as you continue to grown and learn

How did you do this week on your goals?  Feel free to share or link to your list of weekly goals.

The picture above is one that I created for my own purposes, however, The “SMART” acronym was originally coined 30 years ago by Peter Drucker in his classic work, Management by Results.

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Jun 11 2013

Save A Lot: Deals for the week of June 12 – 18, 2013

The Save A Lot weekly ad deals are listed below for your convenience.  It is a great time to stock up on some Save A Lot deals.  Sign up for the Smart Shopper Club, by doing so you will get a $5.00 off of $25.00 coupon!

Meat and Seafood

Beef Bottom Round Roast – $2.99 lb

Assorted Pork Chops - $1.79 lb

Country Style Ribs - $0.99 lb

Beef T Bone Steak- $4.99 lb

Carolina Ground Turkey - $1.00

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Cups (4 count) – $1.00

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta, Assorted Variety - $1.00

Holten Thick & Juicy Beef Patties (32 oz) – $5.99

Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage (12 oz) – $1.99
Use $1.00/1 coupon found on Winetag Hangtags
$0.99 each after coupon

*Pick 5 for $19.99 promotion on going! Pick any 5 specially marked packages of your favorite cuts or types of meats, vegetables and more.

Fridge and Freezer

Totino’s Pizza Rolls- $1.00

Oscar Mayer Lunchables – $1.00

Home Churned Butter (45 oz) – $1.99

Banquet Dinners, Assorted Varieties - $1.00

Banquet Brown & Serve Sausage – $1.00

Butterball Turkey Bacon (6 oz) – $1.00

Pillsbury Grands Junior Biscuits – $1.00

Golden Baked White Bread (20 oz) – $1.00

Tony’s Crispy Crust Pizza – $1.00

World’s Fair Frozen Pops (10 count) – $1.00

Ballpark Franks (12 oz) – $1.50

Produce

Dole Head Iceberg Lettuce - $0.99

Hot House Tomatoes -$0.99 lb

Potatoes (10 pounds) – $2.99

Biggins Potatoes (15 pounds) – $3.99

Grocery

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding Cups (4 count) – $1.00

Chef Boyardee Canned Pasta, Assorted Variety - $1.00

Pringles Potato Crisps - $1.00

Gatorade (32 oz) – $1.00

Sunny D (62 oz) – $1.00

Knorr Pasta Sides, Assorted Variety – $1.00

Hunt’s Ketchup (24 oz) – $1.00

Hunt’s Original Manwich – $1.00

Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper – $1.00

Save A Lot Today Soda (12 pack) – $2.50

Libby’s Country Sausage Gravy - $1.00

Libby’s Canned Pineapple – $1.00

Mantia’s Spaghetti Sauce -$1.00

Crystal 2.0 Purified Drinking Water (24 pack, 16.9 oz each) – $2.29

J. Higgs Potato Chips (10 oz) – $1.00

Wylwood Canned Vegetables - $0.49

Portside Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz) $0.69

Save A Lot Today Soda (2 liter) – $0.89

Kurtz Ketchup - $0.89

So Cheesy Shells & Cheddar (12 oz) – $1.39

Remember you can use the $5/$25 printable coupon to sweeten these deals!  Plus you can earn up to 5 additional $5 off $25 coupons for sharing the coupon with your friends.  For more information about Save A Lot’s coupon policies go here.  If you find additional deals or savings please let me know and I will add them to the list.  Please make sure to check with your local Save A Lot store, the ads do vary per region.

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