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Thankful Tuesday

Today is thankful tuesday, start by thinking about the toughest part weather it be 5 o'clock rush hour or the 5 o'clock dinner hour. When your getting mad sitting in your car on the way home from work, be thankful that you have a job, be thankful that you have a car, the clothing on your body. What about the moms that are dealing with cranky kids, while trying to make dinner and quickly getting frustrated and trying to not loose their tempers. Now be thankful, be thankful for your husband (for those of whom this apply's), for your children, for the food your cooking, for your home, when your child screams out for attention be thankful that your child is able to scream (currently annoying the daylights out of you however, they can communicate and are not a mute) So go out there and BE THANKFUL for your everything.
Now I have been taught this by two special people, the first was a wonderful women from my church that was helping me to get through very bad postpardom despression after my 2nd child was born. She told me when I start to notice or feel sad, and depressed, and mean stop myself as best I could and start thanking God for all it is that I have. Thank him for your everything from obvious to little things, thanks for pillows, blankets, comfy pajama's, and EVERYTHING you can think of or see. On another occasion I was highly annoyed with my kid's out in public they were both being terrible, they were done and wanted to go home. I told my daughter to stop yelling, a women looked at me and said "Remember to be thankful that she can talk, and communicate to you, that she is healthy and alive" I thanked her for her kind reminder and went on my way. This past week I've been working very hard to stay calm when my kids are driving me up the wall, and remind myself to be thankful for them I sighlently thank god for my children and all their ability's and i can feel myself settle down. Remember when mama's happy, everyone is happy. So go out there and be thankful, thank God for all he has bestowed upon us.

Menu Plan Monday

Part of saving money is planning, planning your meal menu's ahead of time mean's that you get all that you need ahead of time and there is not extra money spent on eating out or high priced convince grocery's. So from now on each Monday I will be posting my menu plan.

Monday: Mama's day off!!! So whatever you can find, cereal being my choice.
Tuesday: Spaghetti with cheese bread
Wednesday: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
Thursday: Roast with potatoes and veggies
Friday: Home-made mac and cheese w/ sausage
Saturday: Leftovers
Sunday: Pot pie

Procrastenation payed off for me!!

Well I wanted to make a costume for my 3 year old for Halloween however just haven't found the inspiration or time. However I just went to kmart yesturday and all of their Halloween costumes are 50% off so tonight we will be going to pick up costumes for 1 or both of the kids and we will already be getting a great discount. Also I noticed a lot of their Halloween candy is on sale, and don't forget it is Super Doubles week. Super doubles K-mart will double coupons up to $2 so a $2 coupon becomes a $4 coupon, it's a wonderful week. Also this week at VG's grocery they have land o lakes spreadable butter on sale for $1 each so with my $.50 cent coupons being doubled these will be free to me. :D

Thinking of others

Part of being a good christian person is thinking of others, did you ever hear the phrase "It takes a village" I truly believe this. It is amazing how much people have an effect on your children, as I was thinking of those that had lasting effects on me. My Aunt that I was very close to once said to me as we were driving down the road and saw an accident on the side of the road, she prayed, and then said to me; "Whenever I hear or see an ambulance siren, I pray for the people involved - the victims of the incident as well as the workers trying to provide service to them." Now as an adult I have taught my husband this, and plan to teach this to our children. It is a wonderful way to think of others and help them pray when they are not always able to. It goes back to some of the basic rules of life; Treat others as you would like to be treated. I would hope that someone was praying for myself or my family if we were in need. So today think of someone that needs your prayers and pray for them, you don't even have to know their name. You could just pray for someone you see a lot.

GET ORGANIZED!!!

Most of you that know me and are reading this are laughing, probably uncontrollably on the floor. Well I found this website that I absolutely love and it really does help to me my a.d.d. behind somewhat organized. Here is the site:

www.organizedhome.com

They have a household notebook that helps you have a place for EVERYTHING to go. Address book, personal information, family information, rental list's, cleaning list's, menu's, and so much more great stuff. They have a sister site (I believe it is ran by the same person) that site is called:

www.organizedchristmas.com

This site has a grand plan countdown to get you all ready for Christmas everything from what you are going to wear to what you will serve or bring for dinner partys, decorations to buying/making gifts. It is a great Christmas planner, I always get over whelmed at this time of year (having to do with my a.d.d.) and never know what to do/buy/make/wear lol I can't think straight, which is usually because I am so excited that I simply can't focus. This give's a countdown that has you ready for Christmas by Thanksgiving so you can enjoy your hoildays and all the little extra gatherings that come with them.

Most of you are probably thinking how on earth does this have to do with savings??? For most that do not plan ahead they end up spending much more money, time (time is money), and stress. So if you have everythning planned out you won't have to spend as much money, time, or get so stressed. Sad to say that the coming hoildays are the most stressful time of year for a lot of people. For me it is my favorite time of year and this planner helps to make it much more so, and far less stress. I have found that by sitting down and thinking everything out I don't over buy and keep it all within a healthy limit. Merry Christmas to all!!! Never too soon to celebrate :D

Sorry it's been so long

Ok I have taken forever since I last wrote in my blog first I will admit that I couldn't figure out my password, lol, and then things just got crazy with life in general. Recently we sold our $850 car that is in my first post we sold it for a little more then 4 times what we bought it for. This money will be going towards my new (well new to me :D ) mini van, that I am very excited about. Sad to say but I have figured out it is just a must have for me, I just didn't have enough room in the car with all the stuff I tote along normally. So this week I will start posting regularlly again.