cherry pickin' at it's best!

Wow!! My Kmart had super doubles again this week... my total before coupons $81.67
.....after coupons a grand total of 10.86!! I bought tons of free lifesavers, cleaning supplies, lotion, and other stuff. The best part?? Most of these items are going in gift baskets for Christmas.

Next stop Meijer... total before coupons $57.90.... after coupons $12.00 plus I received $14.50 back in OYNO coupons!! Here's what I bought, 2 boxes taco shells, 6 boxes jello ( for food pantry), 2 gallons water, 2 bags frozen peas, klondike bars, 2 containers of Breyers all natural ice cream, 4 glade warmers ( 2 transactions), 2 Pampers wipe 77 ct box, and 4 3-packs of yeast.

Final stop Krogers... total before coupons $35.11... after coupons $3.64. Here's what I got... 4 bottles Purex Laundry detergant, box of Always infinity female items, 5 cans tomato sauce, pack of cottenelle, 2 buddie bars, baby oil, and oatmeal.

This has been my best savings week yet, there was nothing I needed but plenty to stock up on!

October is breast cancer awareness month

I know the month is almost over but it's never too late to get this message out there. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I was 1 in 8 three years ago. I was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer in July of '05 when I was pregnant with my fourth child. I was only 25. My chances of survival were slim but by the grace of God I am alive!

This month in many grocery stores and department stores you can show your support by buying pink items. Look for the breast cancer ribbons and help save lives. I used to think what good is a little pink lid from yogurt or whatever, now I know, those pink lids helped save my life!! My pink lids could save yours.

We all need to eat so show your support by purchasing items that support breast cancer research, you'll not only be giving your family life but many others as well.



God bless!

Hi and welcome to my blog!!

Good morning all!! This is my first attempt at blogging so we'll see how it goes!! I thought I'd share a little background with you. My husband and I have five blessings ages 9,7,5,3, and five months. I am a full time wife, mom, and homeschooler.
My husband is a great provider but with me staying at home and having a larger than average family money is always tight and so began my quest to save as much money as I can. This is my story of how to live well on slightly above minimum wage.