Saturday.....

Well, the tubes went great!! After everything we have been through with DS, this was a piece of cake. We were out of the hospital with in 2 1/2 hours. DH commented on the way out that we have had some Dr appointments that lasted longer! Now I just have to keep him out of water for 3 days. Thanks for all the good thoughts.
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Bebbos: Free Sample - free bra liner
Roxy Get Outside Tour - free razor
I am going to take some pictures of out garden today. We brought mushroom soil in this spring and you just would not believe how big everything is. Everyplant is at least double in size! Let's hope the veggies taste good too! The radishes we picked a few weeks ago were the best we ever had, so I ahve to think other veggies will be good too. I will try to post the pictures tomorrow morning.

Friday.....

My son is getting tubes in his ears today so please think good thoughts for us!
You can either print or request coupons be sent to you on Ensure, including one for a free Ensure 8 oz shake, click here.
Look for TMF up to $3.99 on Aquafresh toothpaste, a new formula. The form can be found on free standing cardboard displays.
Print out the form for $10 Home Depot Gift card for $10 purchase of ConAgra food by 6/28/07 at Publix. Only good in AL, FL, GA, TN & SC.
On July 13, Cow Appreciation Day, Chick Fil A will give away free food to anyone dressed as a cow. All "fully dressed cows" will receive a free combo meal of their choice. "Partially dressed cows" will receive a free entree of their choice. I wonder if anyone actually does this!!
Print out the form for a free Great Grillin' Set for proofs from 3 packages of Gold'nPlump Marinades or Everyday Easy Chicken Patties (8/20/07) Estimated value of set is $35!

Thursday.....

DR. DAN'S — Order Samples - lip balm samples
Kiwi Magazine - Free Sample of HEAD Products - free sample

Late Wednesday Update.....

http://www.petsincredible.com/documents/coupon_book_v5_07.pdf - pet smart coupons and a form for a freebie
Mail from: Jo-Ann Stores <> - printable coupons

Wednesday.....

CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare - cvs coupon
Pringles: Pleasure. Every Single Pringle. - movie ticket deal
Senseo - Gormet Coffee - everytime, anytime - free coffee sample
Monkey Brains - Delicious Monkey Brains for Breakfast! - free goodie bag

Tuesday.....

Walmart.com - Dove Ultimate Clear - another Dove sample
Subscribe to Taste of Home's Simple & Delicious - free issue!!
Nabisco Granola Bars - from Sam's club. Must have membership #. If you don't have a membership #, this is the number on the form they show and it submitted for me just fine 1029991124545776.
Walmart.com - Move Free Advanced - free sample

check out the great sale at Amazon!! Many things are 70% off!!

Feeding your family on a very tight budget.....

I have had weeks where I skipped grocery shopping because money was tight. I have a large freezer that is usually full and a walk in pantry in my basement that is pretty full too. I can survive a week without shopping. I may not be eating what I really want to eat that week BUT, we will not starve. Here is how other families do it......
The 1-Week $45 Dollar Emergency Menu (Feeds 4-6 People) - Healthy Eating - Health - Family Resource - I think this is the most realistic suggestion.
Mary's $20 Monthly Menu - this one is a little outdated on the prices but you still get the basic idea.
$10 Grocery List - again, the prices are out of date but the general concept works. I had to laugh when it says to put $10 gas in your car. How far would that get us today?
Couponing, refunding, and stockpiling will make your money stretch by Mary Kenyon Issue #92 This article is written by a woman that I have admired for many years. Her thoughts are the very similar to mine when it comes to the grocery budget.