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Am I Crazy For Thinking About This?

 

Every year the Christmas season slowly creeps up then BAM I'm wishing I had a picture ready for Christmas cards.  I've often considered just sending New Year cards, but it's just not the same.  So, this year I'm planning ahead!  It's a little difficult to get into the holiday spirit when I see ghosts and goblins as soon as I step outdoors but I do see Christmas, as I mentioned before, creeping up in stores.  Right now there is only one aisle dedicated to our super fabulous heartwarming holiday, in most stores, but it's enough to get me into the spirit.   

What to do??  Shall I go with a photo card like most years?  Or do I create a family holiday newsletter?  Then there is the other question...do I go religious or send out very general cards?  Hmmm, decisions, decisions...

Well, the picture part of it should be easy, right?  Hey, I'm trying to be positive here, so just go with it.  Okay, so right now I have a few top contenders.  I really like the folded cards this year and I think I'll add a timeline inside.  Like these: 

    

 

And here are some great 5x5 photo cards:

                             

Oh, and these are so cute!

         

         

This is why I need to start my Christmas cards early...I can't ever seems to make up my mind.  There are so many wonderful choices out there.  

 

So, what about you?  Are you thinking about your holiday cards already?
 

♡ It Only Matters That You Love ♡

 

Source: 4Durt

❝It matters not Who you love, Where you love, Why you love, When you love, Or how you love, It matters only that you love.❞

✌ John Lennon

 

Gluten Free Bisquick Giveaway and Printable Coupon (Closed)

 

...and the winner is... 

 Jessie C. said...

http://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/27934144697

                                                                                                 

Thanks to all who participated!

 

 

Through MyBlogSpark, Bisquick sent me a box of their gluten free baking mix to try out.  With Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix, you can make pancakes, waffles, biscuits and more.  Since its release in 1931, Bisquick has become a trusted staple in America's kitchens for easy-to-prepare dishes.  Now the convenience of Bisquick baking mixes will be available to the gluten-free community too, so everyone can enjoy the family favorite Bisquick recipes you love like fluffy pancakes, easy pies, mouth-watering casseroles and more! 

We made pancakes with our box and according to my kids they were great.  Not much different from the regular kind.  

Make sure to look for Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. 

To find great recipe tips and ideas, visit www.bisquick.com/glutenfree. There, you’ll find countless gluten-free recipes for family favorites such as Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcakes and Gluten Free Pizza Crust, using Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix. 

 

Giveaway

Through MyBlogSpark, Bisquick sent me and is offering one lucky reader a prize pack that you and your family can enjoy.  The prize pack will include:

 

• 1 box of Gluten Free baking mix
• 1 pancake pan
• 1 pancake pen
• 1 spatula

 

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Printable Coupon:

download a printable coupon for $1 off Bisquick Gluten Free baking mix here.

So, there you have it and as usual opinions in this post are my honest opinions and is not influenced in any way.  Giveaway item is provided by the company or pr firm representing the company mentioned in the post.

Comments will close on Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 6:00 A.M. EST.  Good luck!

 

YummyEarth Organic Lollipops: 5lbs for $10.30 Shipped

YummyEarth Organic Lollipops are my kids favorite.  Recently, I found this awesome deal and just had to share it with those of you who may be interested.  So here's what you have to do:

~ Go to Amazon.com to purchase YummyEarth Organic Lollipops (5 lbs.) for $15.85

~ Select Subscribe and Save on the right side- that drops your price to $13.47

~ Then enter payment info and on the last page enter promo code: SEPYUMMY .  Your price will drop to $10.30

 

I placed an order today.  Here is how the discount will look:

 

Subtotal of Items:	$15.85
Shipping & Handling:	$7.70
Shipping Discount:	-$7.70
Promotion Applied:	-$2.38
Promotion Applied:	-$3.17
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Total before tax:	$10.30
Estimated Tax To Be Collected:	$0.72
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Total for this Order:	$11.02
Delivery estimate: October 28, 2010

 

Get them while they last!

 

 

 

Sick Kids and Coupon Database Update

Hello, all!  I hope you're having an awesome day.  Today, we have a sick child home again.  In school, the viruses are spreading like wildfire already.  There have been many great homeopathic remedy posts written by Stephanie, over at Keeper of the Home.  So, I think I'll have to go back to those posts I've bookmarked.  You should check out her site.  I'm sure you will love it as much as I do.  

 

On another note, A few weeks ago I added a new feature to my blog called "Coupon Database".  As the shopper of our household, this has been a great tool for me.  It has saved me tons of time and money.  Just the other day, I got lots of free items by using coupons from the Coupon Database and comparing them with what's on sale.  So, feel free to utilize this feature and email me if you have any questions.

 

How have you been saving this week?

 

Loving...Owls

 

Hi, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend.  Today, I want to share my new obsession.  Lately, I've been loving owls.  There are so many cute owl images, jewelry and toys out there.  Here are a few I'm just loving.

 

 

 

Being Happy

 

 

 Image Source: Mentalismos

 

Kindness

image source: Lightning Rush

See With Your Own Eyes

 

 
Image Source: We ♥ It

"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts."

~ Albert Einstein

 

Hope Brings A Better Tomorrow

Image Source: Tiavir

 

There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonics so powerful as expectation of something better tomorrow.

~ O. Swett Marden