Candy Corn Tree

Our Candy Corn Tree:

Supplies needed:
Small goldfish bowl
2 pieces of styrofoam, 4 inches a piece
large bag of candy corn
2 clean twigs/branches
low temperature glue gun

First of all, glue your 2 styrofoam pieces on top of one another and place in small glass bowl.  Next place your twigs down into the styrofoam.  You will then need to glue candy corn to twigs using your low temp glue gun for your child's safety of course.  Glue as much candy as you would like, and place the rest in the bowl for loads of color.  This is a really simple craft and the fall colors are so festive!

What is Failure?

What is failure?  Or maybe I should say what is failure not?  After my husband lost his job, thoughts of failure flooded my head.  Even though things happen beyond our circumstances, there were things we as a family could have and should have done better.  I must say I struggle with having it all together and at that time God began to show me that failure is not about our circumstances as compared to the world's standard.  But that my significance lies in who I am as his child and praise God I am a child of a King!  Therefore, what does God require of his children?  I think most of us know that word we all love to hate!  Obedience.  The apostle Paul, asked God three times to remove the "thorn in his flesh" and God said, "my grace is sufficient for you".  Yes, we have all made some unwise decisions in our lives but God's grace promises to be sufficient for us no matter the circumstances.

2 Corinthians 12: 7-9

New link!

I added a new link today called Coupons.com.  See for yourself all the coupons you can clip.  I think you will get a lot of use out of this tool!  I use it a lot and for things I know I always purchase at the store or something that I think may be on sale in the future. Hope everyone has a wonderful day and keep clipping those q's!

My Savings Today at Publix!

Great day today at Publix here in Alabama.  I almost broke even, that is I almost saved as much as I spent.  I actually spent $93.76 and saved $79.12.  That is pretty good savings in my book.  I also took a picture of some of the items I bought on sale and using coupons.  This is not everything I bought just mainly the things that I stocked up on today.  Here is my list of what I bought and what I paid:

1. 2 Farm Rich Cheese Sticks-paid $2.75 with coupon
2. 5 different types of Kraft cheese all on sale, paid $5.00
3. Halls Cough drops, paid 9 cents with coupon
4.  Sister Shubert Rolls, $2.75 each with coupon
5. Hillshire Farm Ham, 2 for $2. 34 each with coupon
6. Sparkle Paper Towels, 2 big rolls, 99 cents with coupon.

These are just a few of my savings this week.  Stayed tuned for more.  In the mean time keep clipping those coupons. 

My CVS Savings!

Most recently, with advise from Southern Savers, I started shopping at CVS.  Wanted to mention my saving this week there.  While, I didnt need a whole lot there were a few items I did need.  CVS has the extra care bucks.  Check out your CVS ad in this Sunday's paper.  The first thing I purchased was a over the counter medicine, which I in turn recieved $7.50 worth of extra care bucks.  I went ahead and used these ECB (extra care bucks) to purchase sodas on the same shopping visit.  ECB's can be used at a later date,  but do have an expiration date on them.  I used those $7.50 ECB and bought three 12 packs of soda for a dollar a piece.  Can you believe that deal ? I actually paid $5.00 cash for the sodas,  but got $2 ECB's after purchasing them which made them a dollar a piece.  I have already used these ECB's on another shopping visit this week! If you have questions, check out my link to Southern Savers for more CVS savings! Have a great week saving money!

My Savings at Publix

Wanted to start a new twist on my blog.  Money seems to be of great concern right now to everyone.  As believers, we are called to be "good stewards" of the money God has given us.  I mentioned in one of my earlier blogs that I started using coupons during the time my husband was unemployed.  I can not imagine not using coupons now.  Yesterday my savings at Publix was 86 dollars, while I spent 101 dollars.  So, basically I saved almost as much as I spent.  Week before last I spent 79 and saved 68.  I will post pictures in the future to show what my purchases look like.  I often buy multiple items.  The key here is to stock when items are on sale so that you do not have to pay full price.  So for now, start cutting those coupons.  Check out my link to Southern Savers and start savings!

Tips to a Successful Yard Sale, Part 3

Well in my eyes, our yard sale was a successful one.  I have been out of the swing of writing for a few days because I have been recovering from the sale.  Lol! I always enjoy seeing what items sell and meeting new people.  Wanted to list a few things that seemed to sell well, some are typical while some are unique to the sale we had last week.  Items that seem to sell well are as follows:

1. Furniture and household items
2.  Baby clothing and toys
3.  Special interest items such as quilting magazines and scrap booking supplies
4.  Large appliances such as TVs
5.  Cd's, books, and sometimes educational material.

Remember you have decluttered, you don't want to take this stuff back into your house.  Bargain, bargain. Most people that shop yard sales are looking for a deal!  As a rule of thumb, I generally price my items high but have a lower price in mind if someone offers me a lower price.  Be prepared to wheel and deal.  Have fun, it is all worth it!