10-20-10

7:30-8:00AM

Before getting the kids off to school
I was able to make up a batch homemade of liquid laundry soap!
It was very simple and quick to do.

I miscalculated how much it cost to make
because I didn't realize you had to cut
the bar soap into thirds and only use one third per batch.

It cost me about $1.25 to make about
180 loads of homemade liquid laundry detergent!!
That included me using the Dollar Store
brand of Oxyclean in my detergent!!


I cut the large bar of Zote into thirds.
Use only one third of the bar per batch made.
This bar soap has somewhat of a lemony scent.
.Next grate the soap into small slivers.
.It makes approximately 2 cups.
.Next add 4 cups hot water to a sauce
pan along with the grated soap.
Over medium heat stir until soap has completely melted.
.In a 5 gallon bucket, or an empty soap bucket,
add 1 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup Borax,
and 1/3 cup Oxyclean (optional).
Fill bucket almost full of hot tap water
and add your melted soap water.
Stir until completely combined and
powders are dissolved.
Now allow to sit for 1 day before using.
.My honey found me this soap container with about
1 use of detergent left in it. I plan to reuse it
and put my homemade soap mixture in it.
No, not all the homemade detergent will fit in this
bottle but will make it much easier for myself to use
and move around rather than moving a 5 gallon bucket.
I will just refill it with more as it gets low.
I thought it was a neat bottle because you could
sit sideways and push the button to dispense the soap.
It also came with a cup that is about the right size
for measuring my soap for each load.
Use a little more than a half cup per load.

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I got my latest issue of All You yesterday.
In the magazine was a recipe for homemade dish washing detergent!

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9:00-9:15AM

I rarely use dryer sheets anymore and had
a couple extra boxes in the basement.
Rather than to throw them out I go around
and put a sheet in each register vent.
It makes the whole house smell good!
It also helps to filter out any dust that
may have escaped through the furnace filter.
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10:45AM

I took a canning jar and filled it 2/3rds the way
full with water and 1/3rd fabric softener.
I then cut a small sponge in half and put
both pieces into the jar and screwed the lid on.
Each time I put a load of laundry in the dryer
I will remove the sponges from the jar and wring
them out then throw them in with the clothes.

I will try my darndest to keep track of how long
this lasts by doing it this way.
I will let you know when I run out
of my 1 liter bottle of fabric softener.

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I saw these cookies someone did for Halloween.
While it didn't say how they decorated it
I figured you could frost each cookie with white
store bought frosting leaving a space unfrosted for the eyes,
put a dab of frosting on M&M's
and add to cookies for eyes.
Take fork tines and rake through the frosting
to look like the mummies rags.

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Did you know?

I thought I was doing so good starting to buy
1% milk instead of 2%.
Don't know if we will ever be able to do skim milk.
Anyway I looked on the nutritional label last night
and saw that for every cup of milk you drink
there is 12 grams of sugar!!
That to me sounds like allot of sugar we are consuming
just from milk!

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I found yet another contest to consider :0P

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Pop-Tarts® Fall Recipe Contest

Prize: $250 Contest ends 11/26/2010

Whether you're planning a spooky Halloween party, a traditional Thanksgiving feast or anything in between, this season's celebrations call for recipes that will not only feed-but please-a crowd. Show-off your autumn entertaining know-how by creating a party-perfect recipe featuring Kellogg's® Pop-Tarts® toaster pastries for a chance to win $250. Remember, your entry must be completely original and include a photo of your recipe. To make fall-time even more fun, don't forget to look for the new Choc-o-Lantern Frosted Chocolate Fudge and Frosted Pumpkin Pie limited edition flavors in your grocery aisle. See contest rules.

See the entries, and vote for your favorite recipe »

So far I only see 2 entries for Pop Tarts!
The contest started Oct. 15th.

Ooh Oooh I already have an idea (maybe 2 or 3) in mind, lol!

To get ideas here is a list of all the Pop Tarts Kelloggs makes.
Not all stores will carry each variety.

OK I have a question,
does anyone know if they still make the
Pop Tart Snak-Stix?
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I see they have a limited flavor called
Frosted Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts, yummy!

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MAIL CALL

Here are three freebie coupons I got today and yesterday.
Ghirradelli, ZonePerfect & Pepsi.
I just used 2 freebie coupons this week for:
Cottonelle Moist Wipes & Advil.
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I read this today in the Columbus Dispatch:
Banks are doing away with free checking!
That's a bummer!

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The last day for the Nestle Tollhouse cookie
contest was today at 11:59AM.
It says by 12:01AM tomorrow morning
(midnight) they will announce the 10 finalists.
Then the winners will be announced the 29th.
They will have a first place $2,500,
second place $1,000 and
third place $500.

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Tonight I picked up a few things
to make my pop tart recipe possibly tomorrow.
These are the pop tarts I chose to work with.
I wanted something with little or no frosting.
I originally wanted the cinnamon with
no frosting but they didn't have any.
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8:30PM

Well I'm heading to the bedroom to watch
my Ghost Hunters show and maybe some Destination Truth then eventually pass out.

10-19-10

from Hip2Save

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Update: There is also an additional $3/1 coupon you can print here.

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Yay! The high value Cream of Wheat coupon appears to be available again! Just head on over here to print a SmartSource coupon valid for $2/1 Cream of Wheat Cinnabon instant hot cereal! This coupon should make for a sweet deal when paired with an in-store sale.

The last time I got these Meijers had them on sale for $2.50.

I paid only .50 cents a box!

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Went to Meijers again this morning.

TOTAL PRICE BEFORE: $45.84

PRICE I PAID: $13.60

TOTAL SAVED: $32.24

2 bottles olive oil- FREE

2 bottles Franks Red Hot Sauce- FREE

3 bags Malto-Meal Cereal $1.00

(sale buy 2 get 1 FREE)

6 boxes Jell0- $1.00

2 bottles Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar $1.00

(I use this in vaporizers)

2 California Pizzas $1.00

2- 12 pack double rolls Angel Soft Toilet Paper $9.98

Then mom wanted to stop in Walgreens.

I found the Advil 24 count caplets

there and used my free coupon.

I could not find the 24 count at Meijer.

From there we went to Dollar Plus.

I got a bottle of Green Apple Martini fragrance oil

for $1.00. Will use this in my homemade laundry detergent.

I have found step by step directions of how

to make liquid laundry soap with pictures.

This recipes varies just slightly compared to the Duggars one.

I have also seen recipes where you can add

1/3 cup Oxiclean to the mix.

This can be found at Dollar Tree for a buck!

It's called LA's Totally Awesome Oxygen Based Cleaner.

Oh yeah and this week Walgreens has the

Suavitel fabric softener 2 for $2.99 ($1.50 each!)

Use the coupon from their ad.

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from Hip2Save

Wow! BIC is offering up a high-value coupon on their Facebook page! Just head over here, “like” them, and you’ll be able to print a coupon good for $5/1 BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers (24 or 36 ct.)

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Yahoo! Carmex just released a new $2/1 Carmex Lip Healing Lotion or Cream coupon (only valid at Walgreens). Just head on over here to print it and then save it for an upcoming sale.

Of course I couldn't get it to print on my printer :0(

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After how many months of not knowing which scent

finally won the Downy contest I finally know today.

Whew! It was driving me crazy!

And who's to say it when or if it will hit store shelves.

If they make it the way I did then it should

be in an orange bottle with the scent,

Citrus Spice Sunrise.

10-18-10

Yesterday at Kroger:

Spent about $14.00

5 lb package boneless pork ribs
$5.89
was $9.85

pkg of 12 turkey sausage links $1.00 marked down

package American cheese slices $1.50

package cubed ham $2.50

5 bottle Kroger 2 liters $4.00

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Yesterday we also took the kids to see
Toy Story 3 in 3D.
They LOVED it!
For the 4 of us to see it cost $14.00.
Regular price is $1.50 each person
plus an additional $2.00 each to see the 3D movie.
They also had a regular Toy Story movie
for $1.50 a person but we wanted to
experience our first 3D movie
so opted for the other one.

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10:00am

Just returned from Meijers.
You know what my biggest pet peeve is about
using coupons is?
When they scan bar codes on the merchandise
you buy, those items are listed on your receipt
under their actual names.
BUT scan the bar code to a coupon
and those coupons on your receipts
don't say what the coupon is for,
only how much was taken off.
So if a cashier didn't take one of your
coupons off then it's hard to argue over it
when taking your receipt to the service desk.

I had this problem today.
I felt my total bill was $2.00 more than it should
have been and after looking at my receipt
and comparing it with my detailed grocery list
(detailed meaning I list all items, how much of each item,
sales price,
non sales price, how many coupons, how much
the coupons are for, whether it was a store coupon or a manufacture coupon and total after price of each item)
I could pretty much narrow it down to what
coupons were not taken off.
BUT try proving that to the service desk!! HA!
They have no way of knowing!
That's why when they scan these coupons
it should say at the bottom of the receipts
what each product the coupon was used for!!

Anyway I got back my $2.00. I knew I was frustrating
the lady at the service desk because she got to the
point that she said she would just give me my $2.00
because she had a line of people to deal with.
BUT when I turned to walk away there was only
one man waiting in line. There was 2 service
desk people so there was really no hurry.

I know some stores don't like me because of using
coupons. I have had cashiers tell me I was committing
coupon fraud (which I WAS NOT!).
I have had managers tell me their stores are
loosing money when I use coupons.
I have heard it all!
They act as though I am trying to rob them!
They get irritated when I catch their mistakes
and when I find they missed one of my coupons.
Hey I ain't robbing or cheating no one.
The manufacturers want you to use those coupons
to buy their products or else they wouldn't make them.
I have a strict grocery budget so I don't have room
for any mistakes to be made.
I check my receipts for mistakes like a hawk.
If anyone should be mad it should be me!!
Some people just don't give a hoot to checking receipts
or keep track of things bought or if they are
even being charged the right amount.
I look at it this way.
Say they overcharged me each weekly visit of $2.00
x's 52 weeks in a year is $104!!!
That to me is like 2 1/2 more grocery trips
I could have made!!
So yeah it is VERY important to check those receipts
no matter how small the amount was
they overcharged you.
IT ALL ADDS UP OVER TIME!!

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Anyway here is what I got at Meijers today.
Notice I have been trying to start buying
healthier items when and where I can.

BEFORE TOTAL: $56.19

I PAID: $22.75

I SAVED: $33.44

1 gallon 1 % milk $2.00

10 pound bag potatoes $1.69

2 Carpet Fresh
Was $1.89 cents each
I paid .89 cents

2 California Frozen Pizzas
Was $3.00 each
I paid .50 cents each

2 Pompeian Olive & Canola Oil Blend 32 ounces
Was $7.78 each!
I paid .89 cents each!

4 Fat Free Miracle Whip
Was $3.13 each
I paid $1.00 each

Cottonelle Fresh Moist Wipes
Was $2.44
I paid FREE

Zote laundry soap $1.16

Betty Crocker Gingerbread Mix $2.29

Arm & Hammer Washing Soda $2.79

Borax Laundry Booster $3.42

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I am wanting to start making my own
liquid laundry detergent.

I have done all the calculations for
you according to the prices of
Borax, Arm & Hammer Washing Soda & Zote bar soap
at Meijers today.

It is SOOOO MUCH CHEAPER
to make your own laundry soap
& fabric softener!!!!!!!
I can't stress how much cheaper it is so will try to show you.

Finding the bar soap called Zote in Meijers is a little tricky.
At one time I found it with the regular soaps you use on
your body, which this is not body soap but laundry soap.
I asked an employee and they said it was in the laundry
isle. Not there either. So asked another employee.
It was finally found in the foreign isle with stuff
like Chinese & Mexican food. Go figure!!
I looked up who made Suavitel and it's not so foreign
when it's made by COLGATE!


And I want to add that this soap is
great for those that may have sensitive
skin like babies or people with allergies
to different perfumes
and can't use regular laundry detergent!

It says you can add essential oils which
I have priced on Ebay.
Most are in ml.
I searched and found that it is
20 to 25 drops of essential oil per ml.
Here is the cheapest on Ebay with shipping.
You would add one bottle of this to one
homemade laundry soap.
Sweet orange 1.5 ml $2.22
they also have tea tree, peppermint, cinnamon,
eucalyptus, bergamont (orange citrus smell),
cedar, lemongrass (citronella smell), lemon,
grapefruit, geranium,
tangerine, lime, ginger, pine, wintergreen,
spearmint, nutmeg, cypress, lavender.

Just trying to decide upon a scent.
You would think I would be good at this considering
the Downy contest and all, LOL!
How about sweet orange ginger?
Could be a man or woman scent.


Below you will find the recipe for 10 gallons of homemade laundry detergent
from the Duggars web site.
It makes enough to do 180 loads of laundry
using 5/8 cup per load (10 Tablespoons).
I figured out the costs,
and it only costs $1.78 for 180 loads!!!!
Now go price laundry soap the next time
your in the store!!
Oh wait, I'll even do that for ya to see.
Walmart:

180 loads of Tide (two 90 load bottles- 180 loads) $41.00
64 load of Dreft for babies (3- 62 load bottles 186 loads) $48.00
96 load of All (2- 96 load bottles 192 loads) $22.00

Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine- best value

4 Cups - hot tap water
1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda*
½ Cup Borax

- Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.

-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.

-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)

-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil.

-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.

-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)

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Next I want to stretch my fabric softener.

Here is another recipe from the Duggars.

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1 Container of Name Brand Fabric Softener
4 Inexpensive sponges, cut in half

Pour entire container of softener into a 5 gallon bucket. Fill empty softener container with water twice. (2 parts water to 1 part softener) Add sponges to softener/water mixture. When ready to use wring out extra mixture from one sponge and add to the dryer as you would a dryer sheet.

It does not state how many uses this makes
but it sounds like allot using this method.
I like Suavitel and can sometimes
find bottles at Walgreens with a Walgreens
coupon for buy 1 get 1 free.
So 2 bottles for about $2.50 at the most.
I like this brand because I feel it has the best scent
that stays with the clothes after it has been laundered.
And I have tried Downy and Snuggle if that tells you anything.

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This morning I started supper in the crock.
Here is what's on the menu for this evening.

Rib Busters

4 ribs (1/2 package I bought yesterday) $2.94
1 bottle BBQ brown sugar sauce $1.00
6 potatoes (for mashed potatoes) .25

TOTAL COST: $4.19
about 7 servings @ .59 cents a serving.

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5:00pm

ok I couldn't take it any longer and just wrote
Downy to see which one of my scents I entered
had won the contest. Waiting to see if I get a reply.
Ya know it would have been nice to
of been told by now!
Why they haven't told me is beyond me.

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6:25pm

Just ate supper not long ago.

Tony almost made it home from work
before the pager went off.
He has on call this week so that sucks!!

Sitting here at the moment making up
another Meijer grocery list.

Gonna get some more of that
$7.78 regular priced Pompeian 32 ounce
olive & canola oil blend for .78 cents!!
Sure as heck can't beat that!
They do have smaller bottles
that are 16 ounces that would be free
when used with the coupons I mentioned yesterday.
I just opted to get the larger bottles.

2 more California pizzas for .50 cents each.

4 bottles Franks Hot Sauce for Free.
Stupid me forgot those coupons today!

Jello is .50 cents each
I have $1.00 off 3 Kroger coupon
and $1.00 off 6 Meijers coupon.
So 6 boxes should be $1.00 or .16 cents each!
Remember Meijers WILL take competitor's coupons!

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.$2.50 off Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue AND Towels printable coupon!

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10-17-10

$2.00 off any Quaker Instant Oatmeal

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Like them on Facebook and receive a
$1.00 off 59 ounce or larger Florida's Natural Orange Juice.
It says,
"be sure to check your mailbox in the coming weeks
for your coupon"

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MEIJERS

California Pizza Kitchen for One – $2.50
$2.00/1 California Pizza Kitchen Printable
(you have to share their video on Facebook to get coupon)
Final price: .50 cents


.Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo – $2.00
$1/1 Kraft Miracle Whip
Stack w/ $1.00/2 Meijer Mealbox Printable
Final Price: $0.50.

.Pompeian Olive Oil – 50% Off
$1.00/1 Pompeian Olive Oil Printable
Stack w/ $2.00/1 Meijer Mealbox Printable
Final Price: Most likely FREE.
Took a really time to go through but be patient it will eventually.

1o pound bag round white potatoes $1.69
This is less than half price of what they are normally at $3.99 for 10 lbs.


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Kendra-
Can you print off a couple of
Angle Soft TP coupons for me?
I'm down to 1.5 rolls left
and need to get some this week
and I can't get this site to print coupons for me.
Not even sure how much the coupon is for
but any money off is good money!
THANKS!!
Angel Soft

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8:00pm

I got three boys hair cut today.
Still have Tony's to do in the near future.

Finally chilling for the evening watching Waterboy.
And also doing some research for some
recipes, like ones for diabetics.

Need to figure out how to change our diet
and a way to do it that we can afford.
I don't know if you have noticed but most
things with coupons are for things that are not healthy
for you.
I say most, because there are a couple that are good for you.

I feel most Americans are overweight because
the unhealthy foods are cheaper and lower income
families can only afford to eat just that.
Fresh produce is more expensive because
it has a limited shelf life unlike things on shelves
which are packed full of preservatives, salts, fats, carbs & sugar.

This will be sooo hard considering we've been
eating like we have for most of our lives.

So you will see me starting to take notes
about what to eat.

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What are healthy ways to eat starches?

• Buy whole grain breads and cereals.

• Eat fewer fried and high-fat starches such as regular tortilla chips and potato chips, french fries, pastries, or biscuits. Try pretzels, fat-free popcorn, baked tortilla chips or potato chips, baked potatoes, or low-fat muffins.

• Use low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream instead of regular sour cream on a baked potato.

• Use mustard instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich.

• Use low-fat or fat-free substitutes such as low-fat mayonnaise or light margarine on bread, rolls, or toast.

• Eat cereal with fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk.

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.Following is a sample diabetic diet meal :

One serving of protein (3 oz of chicken, lean beef or fish)
One serving of bread (whole grain roll, tortilla or ½ cup pasta)
One serving of dairy (cheese, milk or low-fat sour cream)
One serving vegetables (fist sized portion or a small bowl of salad)
One serving fruit (tennis ball sized or ½ cup sliced)
Small amounts of unsaturated fats are needed, so add a little dressing or a pat of soft margarine. Avoid sweets; consider the fruit your dessert!

Foods that should be avoided include; fatty red meat, organ meat, highly processed food, fried food, fast food, high cholesterol food and foods rich in saturated fat.

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Try these six simple steps to get started:

Using your dinner plate, put a line down the middle of the plate.

1. Then on one side, cut it again so you will have 3 sections on your plate.
2. Fill the largest section with non-starchy vegetables such as:
   1. spinach, carrots, lettuce, greens, cabbage, bok choy
   2. green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes,
   3. vegetable juice, salsa, onion, cucumber, beets, okra,
   4. mushrooms, peppers, turnip
3. Now in one of the small sections, put starchy foods such as:
   1. whole grain breads, such as whole wheat or rye
   2. whole grain, high-fiber cereal
   3. cooked cereal such as oatmeal, grits, hominy, or cream of wheat
   4. rice, pasta, dal, tortillas
   5. cooked beans and peas, such as pinto beans or black-eyed peas
   6. potatoes, green peas, corn, lima beans, sweet potatoes, winter squash
   7. low-fat crackers and snack chips, pretzels, and fat-free popcorn
4. And then on the other small section, put your meat or meat substitutes such as:
   1. chicken or turkey without the skin
   2. fish such as tuna, salmon, cod, or catfish
   3. other seafood such as shrimp, clams, oysters, crab, or mussels
   4. lean cuts of beef and pork such as sirloin or pork loin
   5. tofu, eggs, low-fat cheese
5. Add an 8 oz glass of non-fat or low-fat milk. If you don’t drink milk, you can add another small serving of carb such as a 6 oz. container of light yogurt or a small roll.
   1. And a piece of fruit or a 1/2 cup fruit salad and you have your meal planned. Examples are fresh, frozen, or canned in juice or frozen in light syrup or fresh fruit.

Breakfast

Your plate will look different at breakfast but the idea is the same. If you use a plate or bowl for breakfast, keep your portions small. Use half your plate for starchy foods. You can ad fruit in the small part and a meat or meat substitute in the other..

Reserved this book from the library:

Diabetes meal planning made easy

.Publisher: American Diabetes Association,
.Summary

Help manage your diabetes with simple meal planning The bestselling "Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy" is a comprehensive but easy-to-understand guide to all aspects of meal planning for you. Meal planning is one of the most crucial--and sometimes most difficult--aspects of managing diabetes, but this book makes meal planning simple. This newest edition incorporates the most recent nutritional recommendations of the American Diabetes Association and explains the latest changes to the USDA Food Pyramid and what they mean for you.

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What your doctor may not tell you about diabetes Steven V. Joyal with Deborah Mitchell

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10-16-10

$2.00 off 1 Hungry-Man entree.

My family loves these things so if you don't

need this coupon I would love to have it!!

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Head to the Dole Facebook page and click on the “Real Fruit” tab to request a FREE sample of Dole Real Fruit Bites! Yummy!

I didn't have to click "Like" to send away

for my samples.

I was also able to sign mom up for one :0)

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Sorry I haven't posted much today.

Had a baby shower to attend earlier.

11-3:30pm

that included drive time.

Wasn't home long when we headed out to Hoover

to walk what seemed like several miles.

Then from there to Walmart.

Got home about 7:45pm.

Ate supper. It's now 8:35pm

and I am just now finding time to sit down

and relax for today.

Here's some pics from Hoover today.

The water was soooo blue and beautiful!

Our family tradition now is come October or Fall

we go to Hoover and walk around when the water is down.

We treasure hunt looking for old bottles.
We have found about 8 now including

the one the kids found in the back yard.

We have 2 Pepsi, 1 Coke, 1 Mylanta and other misc.

ones I don't know what they are.

Hoping to get them all cleaned up and put

on display.

I had never seen so many Turkey Buzzards all at once!

.........I think this is my favorite picture taken today :0)

Looks like a puzzle picture!

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I know I have expressed how much the water is down

at Hoover Reservoir.

I found pictures from last October and want

you to see comparison of this October

and the water levels.

While it's hard to believe, each set of

pictures are of the same area!

2009A

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2010A2009B

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2010B

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2009C

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2010C

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I know allot of pictures to take in all at once

but I need an opinion.

Which of these two photos do you like better?

I'm still looking for a photo

to enter into a Fall Foliage photo contest

and are having a hard time deciding on just one.

Click to enlarge them.

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10-15-10

3:00PM

Just got the diaper cake finished
for the baby shower tomorrow.

It consists of:
100 diapers,
receiving blanket,
matching cap,
4 ounce bottle filled with jelly belly beans,
8 ounce bottle filled with jelly belly beans,
boy doll,
pair of shoes,
2 pairs of socks,
6-8 teething rings and/or toys,
3 wash cloth bunnies &
3 bars Ivory soap.

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MAIL CALL

Freebies I got today:
Coffee travel mug,
Bag of coffee &
Coffee sticker!!
Tony will love this!!

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6:00PM

Supper: Flat bread open faced tacos.
I made homemade flat bread and after frying
them up found out they were too difficult
to fold over and make tacos out of them
without cracking.
I made Tony a double stack while
the rest of us had a single.
Topped with the remaining grape tomatoes
I had in the garden.
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Was sitting here trying to think of cheap things
for my mom & step-dad to do since they are
both retired.

At Cinemark Theaters on Bethel Rd.
on Mondays they have these specials:

Every Monday with parties of 3 or more
get admission for only .75 cents!!

. .

Seniors every Monday get $1.00 admission
to any show any time.

When we go, we try to go before 6pm
and admission is only $1.50.
We tell kids ahead of time we ARE NOT
buying any food or drinks when we are only there for an hour
and a half movie, they can survive that long!
It's way too expensive!
My purse is big enough to sneak pop/water in if need be, lol.

I see Toy Story 3 has finally made it to
this theater! So maybe we might take
the kids to see it this weekend.
They also have Toy Story 3 in 3D.
None of us has seen a 3D movie
so might splurge to see what it is all about.
3D movies cost an additional $2.oo
on top of normal admission price.

Do you know how much it costs to see
the same Toy Story movie at AMC Easton Town Center.
Well I'll tell you and show you how much you save
by going to Cinemark.

AMC Theaters:
Adult $9.50
Child $6.50
Senior $8.50

Cinemark for 2 adults 2 kids (no 3D): $6.00
AMC for 2 adults 2 kids: $32.00

TOTAL SAVED by going to Cinemark: $26.00!!!!!!

Evening $1.50 Fri/Sat Evening after 6pm (*Price also applies to Special Advance Showings) $2.00 Bargain Matinee before 6pm $1.50	Seniors Day � All Day Monday � any movie, any showtime $1.00 All Day Tuesday (holidays excluded) $1.00 3D Attraction - Normal Ticket Price Plus Premium $2.00

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10-14-10

Ghost Hunters was pretty cool last night.
The one episode was in Columbus, Ohio!!
They investigated the Thurber house
which was the home of a famous
cartoonist for the New Yorker newspaper.

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7:45am

Got my cheesecake removed from the pan
and it turned out wonderful!
Being the first time using a spring form pan
I was amazed nothing stuck to the pan or
leaked out!
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10-11:00AM

Started working on a diaper cake
for a baby shower this weekend.
Got about 75 out of 100 diapers rolled.
I ran out of rubber bands so need to get more.
Good thing because my hands were going numb, lol.
Also made 3 Boo Boo Bunnies.
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Went with Tony to a Doctor's appointment
this afternoon.
Afterwards we stopped in UV Kroger
to get some rubber bands and pop.
While there I found a couple mark downs.
2 large bottles of bubbles .69 cents each.
Kroger cereal .79 cents.
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Tomorrow I'm taking mom and the kids
to a church sale.
The kids don't have school tomorrow
so they will be tagging along.

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5:40pm

Woo Hoo, just did another survey worth 2 bucks.
Now up to $43.80.

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6:50pm

I think I spent the last hour on designing
a glade candle holder for the contest they
are having. It is a pain in the you know what
to do. But I did it because everyone has
been encouraging me to do it.
I have 2 entries so far
and feel that this second entry is much
better than the first one!
I'll let you know the link once
it makes it on the web site :0)

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Woo Hoo, another $2.00 survey.
Now up to $45.80.
Had quite a few that after about half way
through a survey would tell me not qualified.
I hate those kinds but keep trying
with other ones.

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8:15pm
Did yet another survey from another survey site
for $3.00. On a roll tonight.
Some surveys seem soooo long and boring though!

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8:20pm

Well I am getting tired.
So might head to bed to watch some tv.