10.04.2011

10.4.2011 - Financial Health Tuesday

Today, I share one of my most useful (as of late) tips.  We recently moved, and have had many many MANY trips out to eat.  In light of our health and cutting extra expense from eating out, my family and I have resolved to have a glass of water (usually with a lemon wedge - Iz thinks it's juice then!) before our meal.  If we still want a pop, we get it after our meal.  I'd say this cuts out 90% of out to eat pop consumption and saves $2-$3 bucks every time we go out!

10.03.2011

10.3.2011 - Recipe Monday

Recipe Monday

Something tasty for the first working day of the week!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, soda, powder, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with a mixer. Mix in honey and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated. Mix in coconut, dried cranberries, oats and rosemary. Fold dry ingredients into butter mixture. Form into balls, approximately 2 tablespoons. Place 2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake until cookies turn golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Let sit 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

10.02.2011

10.2.2011 - Coupon Matchup Sunday

Good afternoon! It's a great day for coupons, and I am excited to share!  There were many inserts this weekend - I got 4 inserts in the paper that was delivered, and SIX inserts in the one I picked up at the grocer!  I got the SmartSource, Play Saver, PG Brand Saver, Moments to Save, RedPlum and a bonus Susan G Kormen insert with coupons!

There are some extra deals on the facebook page - pop over and check it out!  The deal of the day is free Activia yogurt, and you'll need to join the FB group to find out how to get it! 

**Also** Remember - joining the FB group gets you one free entry to the contest for a free handmade hat from The Laughing Shark!

Coupon **HOT** Deals for 10/2-10/8

Walgreens Deals

Boiron ColdCalm
$6.99 with $7 RR
Use $1/1 ColdCalm Printable coupon
Net profit: $1.01!
  


Cepacol Sore Throat Lozengense
$2.99 with $3 RR
Free!


Cardio Juice 4-pk Orange or Strawberry   
$6.99 with $6.99 MIR (prints at checkout)
Free!
 

Accu-Check Aviva or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Monitor
$14.99 with $14.99 MIR
Free!

  • FILLER ITEMS (because at Walgreens you cannot have more coupons than items)
    act 2 popcorn 2.75 oz $.25 w/ in-ad coupon
    halloween activity pads or books $.34 (3/$1) w/ in-ad coupon
    halloween pencils $.17 (6/$1) w/ in-ad coupon
    hershey's 1.2/1.55 oz or peeps 1-8 pk halloween candy $.39
    macaroni & cheese 7.25 oz $.49 w/ in-ad coupon
More Walgreens deals HERE!

CVS Deals

Listerine or Reach Zero, Advanced, Total Care 500ml, Reach toothbrush 2 pk, floss 30 yards $3.99 = $2 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $2/1 Reach toothbrush coupon (excludes Crystal Clean) found here or the $1.50/2 coupon found in the 7/31 SS
Pay $1.99
Get back $2 Ecb
Final cost FREE!



Fixodent 2-2.7 oz, Scope 1 liter or Scope Dual Blast $4.49 = $1.50 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $2/1 Scope Dual Blast rinse coupon found in the 9/11 SS
Pay $2.49
Get back $1.50 Ecb
Final cost $0.99!
*There’s also a $0.75/1 Fixodent coupon found in the 10/2 P&G



Oral-B CrossAction power toothbrush 1 ct or brush heads 2 pk $5.99 = $1 Ecb (limit 2)
Use the $3/1 coupon found in the 10/2 P&G
Pay $2.99
Get back $1 Ecb
FInal cost $1.99!



Pepsi 2 liters 2/$3
Use the $2/2 Pepsi Max 2L coupon found in the Pepsico Moments to Save booklet in the 10/2 insert
Final cost as low as $0.50 each!This is a *HOT* price for 2 Liters!


All Ricola cough drops $1.99
Use the $1.50/1 45 ct + coupon found in the 9/11 SS (if this size is included at this price)
Final cost $0.49!
*There’s also a FREE Ricola bag when you buy Dual Action coupon found in the 10/2 SS



Dog Treats Pup-peroni 5.6 oz or Milk Bone dog biscuits 26 oz 2/$4
Use the $1/1 Pup-peroni coupon previously found or here or the Milk Bone coupon found in the 8/14 RP or 9/25 RP
Final cost $1!


More CVS deals HERE!

Target Deals

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Select P&G Items Listed*
*Gain Liquid Detergent 150 oz or $14.99
*Note: Ad states Gain Powder 95 or 120 load on sale, but not 100% positive if part of Gift Card deal
-$2/1 Tide or Gain Powder Detergent 9-11-11 SS
*Cheer Liquid Detergent 150 oz $14.99
-.50/1; $1/2 Cheer Products 8-14-11 RP
*Downy Liquid 130 or 150 Load $9.99
-.50/1 Downy Liquid or Sheets ETS Target Coupon 9-25-11 SS
-$1/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Unstopables People En Espanol Magazine Oct ’11
-.50/1 Tide Detergent, Downy, Tide Stain Release 10-2-11 PG
-$1/2 Tide Detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce 10-2-11 PG
-$2/3 Tide Detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce 10-2-11 PG
*Tide Liquid Detergent 150 oz $17.99
-.75/1 Tide Laundry Detergent ETS Target Coupon 9-25-11 SS
-.50/1 Tide Detergent, Downy, Tide Stain Release 10-2-11 PG
-$1/2 Tide Detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce 10-2-11 PG
-$2/3 Tide Detergents, Downy, Tide Stain Release or Bounce 10-2-11 PG
-$1/2; .50/1 Tide Detergent 9-25-11 RP
-$1/1 Tide People En Espanol October 2011

FREE $5 Gift Card wyb (2) Huggies or Pampers Big Packs $19.79*

*Huggies Diapers Little Movers Big Packs (Slip-ons Shown)
-$3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers 9-11-11 SS
-$1.50/1 Huggies Diapers, any 9-11-11 SS
*Pampers Diapers Big Packs (Cruisers Shown)
-$2/2 Pampers Diapers AND Wipes ETS Target Coupon 8-14-11 RP
-$2/1 Pampers Box(excl. Baby Dry) from Charmin Sensitive Coupon Booklet
-$1.50/2 Pampers Bags or (1) Pampers Diapers or Pants Box 10-2-11 PG

More Target deals HERE!






    10.01.2011

    10.1.2011 - Contest Kickoff Saturday!

    Welcome to our very first contest kickoff!  We have an awesome prize, from an awesome shop on facebook!

    The shop, The Laughing Shark, is owned by a wonderful woman named Raya.  She is a young mother, who enjoys all sorts of crafts.  She knits gorgeous hats (and we'll be giving one away here!), scarves, makes jewelry and takes breathtaking photos.  I highly recommend you check out her Facebook shop not ONLY to check out the hats, but everything else as well. 

    The Laughing Shark


    We've been lucky enough to enjoy her handiwork at our home.  We recently moved to Husker territory, and need to fit in, so we ordered a family trio from her.  We love them!

    They are warm, lightweight and adorable.  We actually loved them so much, we are planning on getting matching scarves!

    The hat we will be giving away this week will be a toddler sized hat.  It is a great fall color, and retails for $17 plus shipping.  You can get it here for FREE! 


    With the fall weather coming, now is the perfect time to scoop up this adorable hat for your little one to wear while they play in the leaves! 

    HOW TO ENTER:
    Leave a comment below telling us what your very favorite fall activity is!



    ***Please leave your preferred method of contact in the comment form below! It can be your Twitter username, email address, Facebook name, etc. Entries without a form of contact will not be valid. You may also email GlimpsesofLoveandLife@Hotmail.com your preferred method of contact if you are not comfortable with leaving it in the comments below.


    EXTRA ENTRIES:
    You can earn one extra entry for each of the following!



    1. Follow Glimpses of Love and Life on Blogger.com. Please leave an extra comment below noting that you are now a follower.
    2. Add a friend to the Facebook group Glimpses of Love and Life. Please leave an extra comment below with your friends fabook name (or first name, last inital if you prefer).
    3. Like Glimpses of Love and Life on Facebook. Please leave an extra comment below with your Facebook name.
    4. Like The Laughing Shark on Facebook. Please leave an extra comment below with your Facebook name.
    5. +1 this blog post on google, and leave an extra comment to let me know!

    DEADLINE: Enter by midnight on October 7th, 2011. Winner will be announced on Saturday, October 8th, 2011.

    THE FINE PRINT: HERE


    Stay Tuned:
    Join Glimpses of Love and Life on Facebook to stay tuned for updates.

    9.30.2011

    Topics for the weekdays

    The official topics for the days of the week have been decided.  I am going to post 5 topic themes - one for each day of the week.  Our daily updates on life in Nebraska can now be found if you click the "The Poenisch Life", and the main post for the day will focus on the topic.

    The list of topics are:

    Sunday: Coupon/Matchup Sunday
    Monday:  Recipe Monday
    Tuesday:  Financial Health Tuesday
    Wednesday:  Craft Day Wednesday
    Thursday:  Kid Activity Thursday
    Friday:  Good Humor Friday, and a chance to reflect on what we are thankful for in the past week and coming days.
    Saturday: Contest Kick Off

    Enjoy!

    9.29.2011

    September 29th, 2011

    Today was a productive day.  Isabel is spending some time with her new daycare gal, and adjusting, so mama was home alone today.  I got to some cleaning, applied for some jobs and clipped some coupons.  I also wrote to some companies :) 

    Now, I'd like to have sort of a scheduled content for this blog.  One idea for each day of the week.  Some things I came up with are:

    Recipes
    Match ups
    Money saving ideas
    Craft Day

    I need a few more ideas....any suggestions?

    Once I get  settled on some ideas, we'll have a theme for each day and there will be the usual blurb on my family, as well as a focus on some sort of tip or fun idea for the day!

    Over and Out,

    Danielle

    9.28.2011

    September 28th, 2011

    Morning!  We've been busy today so far.  We awoke early, and have done much!  The kitchen is clean, dishes done, clothes are in the dryer.  Cat boxes are tended to, and now we are writing compliments (and one complaint) to companies to share the love :)

    I have an exciting bit of tidbit of information to share!  There is a fantastic family blog, is http://www.santoshawellnessgroup.com that I love, and I have been asked to write a blurb on it about the companies I write!  I'm pretty stoked about it, and will keep you posted so you can check it out too!

    We had a busy day - we spent the morning cleaning, then spent the afternoon at the children's museum.  Iz had a ton of fun - she met some new playmates, and got to play dress up and ride motorcycles. :)

    I have been struggling with daily migraines, so this evening was a wash for me, but tomorrow should be eventful.  Iz will spend her first full day with her new sitter, and I think she will enjoy it.  I will have time to myself, and will be working on organizing and picking up at home!

    I have been working on the saving money aspect of this blog - Check out the new tabs, and let me know what you think!
    Over and Out -

    The Poenisch's