Just yesterday, my mom received the FREE Christmas cards I ordered for her, which I told you about and showed you a picture of here. (If you haven't ordered yet, it's not too late! The coupon code expires Monday, November 30!) Do remember, though, that you will have to pay shipping. But $3.19 for 50 glossy 4 x 8 photo cards on FujiFilm is a steal! (Walgreens is offering a sale right now:  20 cards for $12.99, if that tells you anything!) One thing I love about the holidays is that ... Read Full Story

It has been such a pleasure to step away from the computer for a couple of days and just enjoy time with my family. What a treat to have my grandma here, my uncle and cousin from Texas, and my transplanted Tennessee family! I don't think I've laughed this much in a long time, plus Grandma's lemon meringue pie was just as good as I remember it growing up. Really don't want it to end, so we're planning yet another get together tonight, this time at our house. (Grandma wants to try the Wii... Read Full Story

If you'd like some jingle in your pocket when you do your Cyber Monday shopping, let me suggest Ebates to you! Ebates is a company that offers cash back from 1,200 online retailers. When you spend any amount, a percentage is credited back to your account, and you'll receive what they call a "Big Fat Check" once a quarter. All you have to do to take advantage of the kickback is to stop at the Ebates site first, and going to your favorite store through their site. Wal-Mart, JCPenney's, Disne... Read Full Story

With a lot more free time over the holiday, I've had time to try to catch up on some projects, including doing a little blog tweaking. So, if you think things have been looking a little strange lately, that's because things have been looking a little strange lately as I experiment to make this a more streamlined place to be. I've added a "Follow me on Twitter" link and a brand new (as of yesterday) Facebook fan page, among other things. Feel free to look around, send suggestions, and let m... Read Full Story

There will be a new P&G coupon booklet in this weekend's newspaper. For some reason, our copies of The Tennessean didn't have any last month. Want to see if your newspaper is included? Go here to check. While you're there, see if there are any samples and coupons available. There were several there waiting for me (mostly coupons), but I was able to request them to be mailed to me. Read Full Story

I'm overwhelmed at all there is to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. My 80-year-old grandma flew in for the holiday, and played Wii bowling with the kids yesterday afternoon! My uncle and cousin drove in from Texas yesterday to ride motorcycles with my dad and brother. My brother and family moved here just last month from Kansas, and it's been a wonderful blessing to spend time with them. And then there's YOU, my faithful blog readers. It's been a joy to hear from you throughout the year, ... Read Full Story

Looking for a way to make your Black Friday purchases even sweeter at CVS? Look no further! There's a $5 off $30 coupon you can print when you answer a few quiz questions here. Use it in conjunction with this list of CVS Black Friday deals. Read Full Story

Are you a serious Black Friday shopper? I have to confess that I'm really not. I was a teen when the Cabbage Patch doll craze was in full swing, and even then, it seemed really silly to me that grown women were pushing and shoving to buy a toy for a child!That being said, I have stood outside Target once in my life in the wee hours of a Black Friday, just to get an awesome deal on a bread machine. But honestly, I'm more about Cyber Monday than I am Black Friday.There are plenty of deals to be... Read Full Story

Finally...a series of fiction books that puts a positive spin on the word homeschooling! As a family that has homeschooled off and on for nine years, I have to say that it was a pleasure to review this book about homeschool adventures across the United States.The book, Wright on Time - Arizona, is written by Lisa Cottrell-Bentley and was just published in August 2009. Geared for ages 5-12, you might think 100 pages is a little much. You'd be surprised how "into it" your children will get! But... Read Full Story

Besides the Black Friday CVS ad, there's not a whole lot going at CVS this week, in my opinion. Here are some of the best deals I see. (I'll do a separate Black Friday post later in the week.)Buy 1 Complete Multi-purpose contact solution, 12 oz., @ $8.99, receive $8.99 ECB (limit 2)Final cost: FREE after ECB!Spend $15 on Clean and Clear Products, Get $5 ECBs (limit 1) Use $2/1 printable hereBuy $20 worth of Huggies Diapers and/or Wipes, Get $5 ECBs (Limit 1)*Deal Idea*Buy 2 Huggies Pure and N... Read Full Story