Yes, this is a topic I'm currently *enthralled* with. :-) And saving over $75 (by matching coupons, catalinas & sales) on our last grocery/ household shopping trip was an encouragement! (Although how much I did spend was not. Argh!) I have so much to learn, and I really want to start getting the paper someday for more coupons...
I'm finding these Money Saving Mom articles to be very helpful!
Any ideas that you've found helpful? I have SO much to learn!
Friday, April 9
Britax Stroller Giveaway
I love my Britax Roundabout car seat so I was excited when I saw this giveaway on "Deal"ectible Mommies. Go here to check it out:
Britax Stroller Giveaway
Britax Stroller Giveaway
Thursday, April 1
Easter Story Cookie
This is a fun treat for kids to do that also tells the story of Easter. I love fun traditions like this! It works best if done on Saturday night just before bedtime. You'll need to not be using the oven for a bit of time. ;-)
~Easter Sunday Tomb Cookies~
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch salt
1 cup sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon or a wooden meat hammer
duct tape or packing tape
Bible
*Preheat oven to 300*F.
*Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon or hammer to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3.
*Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon of vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
*Add egg whites to the vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave his life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.
*Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste. Then put your pinch of salt in the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus's followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.
*So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing! Add 1 cup sugar to the bowl. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because he loves us. He wants us to know and belong to him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16.
*Beat with a mixer on high speed for 10 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks form. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
*Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheets. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus's body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
*Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape to seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
*Leave the kitchen. If you've been making these cookies just before bedtime, GO TO BED! Acknowledge that the kids are probably sad that they've worked hard to make these cookies, and now have to leave them in the oven overnight. Explain that Jesus' followers were in sad when Jesus died and the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
*On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Ask the kids to notice the cracked surface. Have them bite into the cookies. The cookies are hollow! Explain that on the first Easter morning, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9.
HE HAS RISEN!
~Easter Sunday Tomb Cookies~
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch salt
1 cup sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon or a wooden meat hammer
duct tape or packing tape
Bible
*Preheat oven to 300*F.
*Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon or hammer to break them into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3.
*Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon of vinegar into the mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.
*Add egg whites to the vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave his life to give us life. Read John 10:10-11.
*Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste. Then put your pinch of salt in the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus's followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke 23:27.
*So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing! Add 1 cup sugar to the bowl. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because he loves us. He wants us to know and belong to him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16.
*Beat with a mixer on high speed for 10 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks form. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
*Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheets. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus's body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60.
*Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape to seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 27:65-66.
*Leave the kitchen. If you've been making these cookies just before bedtime, GO TO BED! Acknowledge that the kids are probably sad that they've worked hard to make these cookies, and now have to leave them in the oven overnight. Explain that Jesus' followers were in sad when Jesus died and the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.
*On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Ask the kids to notice the cracked surface. Have them bite into the cookies. The cookies are hollow! Explain that on the first Easter morning, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matthew 28:1-9.
HE HAS RISEN!
Monday, March 29
Friday, March 5
Tuesday, March 2
My poor girlie...
So last night was a not-so-great night. :-( Several months ago we noticed that Chloe was really fussy and spit-uppy after I ate an egg sandwich one night and then an omelete the next, so I've been avoiding anything that was mainly egg. Except for last night. I was dumb and made custard and ate some of it. Six hours later = fussiness, crying, congestion, coughing, and projectile vomiting. Ugh. We felt so bad for her!
So now I can hardly wait for her next Pediatrician visit so that I can hammer him with questions. I feel so blessed to have great doctors for her, and especially that one of her primary doctor's specialties is allergies! He was out on a family emergency last time I took her in, so I'm hoping that has been resolved and he is back! I am just so lost when it comes to knowing what to do. But would love some answers. :-/ We already knew that we would have to be careful with strawberries and tomatoes, because I often get hives pretty badly when I eat those, but I've had adrenal issues and hives off and on (and awfully persistant the last 6 or so weeks) so I'm beginning to wonder if I have other sensitivities, too, that I need to watch out for in her???? I have no clue how to even find out! So, yes. I'm quite looking forward to that appt. on April 1st.
Thankfully Chloe seems to be doing better now. But if you could pray for our little girlie, I'd appreciate it!
So now I can hardly wait for her next Pediatrician visit so that I can hammer him with questions. I feel so blessed to have great doctors for her, and especially that one of her primary doctor's specialties is allergies! He was out on a family emergency last time I took her in, so I'm hoping that has been resolved and he is back! I am just so lost when it comes to knowing what to do. But would love some answers. :-/ We already knew that we would have to be careful with strawberries and tomatoes, because I often get hives pretty badly when I eat those, but I've had adrenal issues and hives off and on (and awfully persistant the last 6 or so weeks) so I'm beginning to wonder if I have other sensitivities, too, that I need to watch out for in her???? I have no clue how to even find out! So, yes. I'm quite looking forward to that appt. on April 1st.
Thankfully Chloe seems to be doing better now. But if you could pray for our little girlie, I'd appreciate it!
Sunday, February 28
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