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I love trying new products (especially when they’re free)! Since joining VocalPoint in the spring, I have found that my mailbox often contains goodies like free samples and coupons for free products. I’ve had the opportunity to try a full sized Bounce Dryer bar which totally rocks (you can see my post about it here) as well as Secret Clinical Deodorant. Plus I’ve received coupons for a free box of Kashi cereal, a free box of Rice Krispies, and most recently, I received coupons for Pantene. They also include coupons to share with your friends (this is a great way to bless others).

If you’re not already a VocalPoint mom, you can sign up here. It’s a great way to try new products (and ones you already love) for free!

Menu Plan Monday

On Saturday, my daughters and I hung out, clipped coupons, went through my coupon binder, and chatted about their favorite dinners. We made a huge list (it’s been a long time since we last made one of those lists) and thought of a bunch of our favorite meals. I was able to not only plan this week, but the whole month of December. December is busy enough without the added stress of trying to put something good on the table for dinner after a long day of work.

So here is what we’re eating this week. I’ve tried to keep things somewhat simple since I’ll be doing quite a bit of baking for Thanksgiving.

Monday – Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Tuesday – Spaghetti and Salad

Wednesday – Pizza

Thursday – Thanksgiving (Turkey and all the trimmings)

Friday – Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake (use some leftover turkey, some cream of mushroom soup, a little cheese, a little milk, and some pasta. Cook pasta according to directions, drain, mix with other ingredients and put in the oven @350 until the cheese melts) You can also add veggies if you want. It’s easy, quick, and tastes yummy. I do this quite a bit with chicken too.

Saturday – FFY

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you want to know what everyone else has cooking this week, head on over to I’m An Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

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Menu Plan Monday

On Saturday, my daughters and I hung out, clipped coupons, went through my coupon binder, and chatted about their favorite dinners. We made a huge list (it’s been a long time since we last made one of those lists) and thought of a bunch of our favorite meals. I was able to not only plan this week, but the whole month of December. December is busy enough without the added stress of trying to put something good on the table for dinner after a long day of work.

So here is what we’re eating this week. I’ve tried to keep things somewhat simple since I’ll be doing quite a bit of baking for Thanksgiving.

Monday – Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Tuesday – Spaghetti and Salad

Wednesday – Pizza

Thursday – Thanksgiving (Turkey and all the trimmings)

Friday – Creamy Turkey Noodle Bake (use some leftover turkey, some cream of mushroom soup, a little cheese, a little milk, and some pasta. Cook pasta according to directions, drain, mix with other ingredients and put in the oven @350 until the cheese melts) You can also add veggies if you want. It’s easy, quick, and tastes yummy. I do this quite a bit with chicken too.

Saturday – FFY

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you want to know what everyone else has cooking this week, head on over to I’m An Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.

FREE Beth Moore Online Bible Study Every Monday!

Join Beth Moore every Monday for a free online Bible study! Click here to listen and download the study guide!

Sunday Coupon Preview

Want to know what coupons are in this Sunday’s paper? Head on over to Sunday Coupon Preview. This week it looks like there is only 1 SmartSource insert. :-(

Sunday Coupon Preview

Want to know what coupons are in this Sunday’s paper? Head on over to Sunday Coupon Preview. This week it looks like there is only 1 SmartSource insert. :-(

Cleaning Without Chemicals: The Ultimate Cloth {Review}

I’ve confessed to you in the past that I’m not naturally organized…and to top it off, I’m super busy. When it’s time to clean my house, I usually end up frustrated. Part of the problem is that I keep most of my cleaning supplies under my kitchen sink. I’ve read in various places that you should keep whatever chemicals you need to clean each room in that particular room, however, that doesn’t work so well when you’re limited on space. I do try to keep bathroom cleaning products in each bathroom, but that really cuts down on the space for my curling iron, hot rollers, straightener, hair dryer, makeup, etc. I regularly lament that there has got to be an easier way of doing things…and I just found out that there is!

It’s called the Ultimate Cloth! Here’s the info I received and then I’ll tell you my thoughts!

The Ultimate Cloth is an eco-friendly solution for homes as well as a money and time saver. The Ultimate Cloth is a brand new technology – in fact, it is the only cloth to receive a new patent in the last 25 years. The Ultimate Cloth is a simple, green and effective one-step cleaning process. The Ultimate Cloth cleans any hard surface – glass, wood, granite, stainless steel and many more – with just water! No longer do you have to use harsh chemicals in your home, nor do you need spend hundreds of dollars per year buying them. The Ultimate Cloth has been lab tested to remove 96% of bacteria, without the use of chemicals. And, can cut 50% off your cleaning time. The Ultimate Cloth is truly the ultimate in green cleaning.

I am a huge fan of the Ultimate Cloth. For starters, you don’t need to use any chemicals. You simply wet it and use it to clean almost any surface. I’ve tried it on windows, mirrors, counter tops, faucets, sinks, and even walls. It’s easy to use and it works really well! A word of caution, a little bit of water on the Ultimate Cloth goes a long way.

I can’t tell you how impressed I am by this product and I know that if you try it, you’ll be impressed too. If you’d like a FREE Ultimate Cloth, all you need to do is follow Ultimate Cloth on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Twitter and Facebook will provide the information you need to get your Ultimate Cloth!

Happy Cleaning!

Disclosure:
This Ultimate Cloth was provided to me free of charge by Ultimate Cloth America in conjunction with Mama Buzz. All opinions expressed here were my own.

Cleaning Without Chemicals: The Ultimate Cloth {Review}

I’ve confessed to you in the past that I’m not naturally organized…and to top it off, I’m super busy. When it’s time to clean my house, I usually end up frustrated. Part of the problem is that I keep most of my cleaning supplies under my kitchen sink. I’ve read in various places that you should keep whatever chemicals you need to clean each room in that particular room, however, that doesn’t work so well when you’re limited on space. I do try to keep bathroom cleaning products in each bathroom, but that really cuts down on the space for my curling iron, hot rollers, straightener, hair dryer, makeup, etc. I regularly lament that there has got to be an easier way of doing things…and I just found out that there is!

It’s called the Ultimate Cloth! Here’s the info I received and then I’ll tell you my thoughts!

The Ultimate Cloth is an eco-friendly solution for homes as well as a money and time saver. The Ultimate Cloth is a brand new technology – in fact, it is the only cloth to receive a new patent in the last 25 years. The Ultimate Cloth is a simple, green and effective one-step cleaning process. The Ultimate Cloth cleans any hard surface – glass, wood, granite, stainless steel and many more – with just water! No longer do you have to use harsh chemicals in your home, nor do you need spend hundreds of dollars per year buying them. The Ultimate Cloth has been lab tested to remove 96% of bacteria, without the use of chemicals. And, can cut 50% off your cleaning time. The Ultimate Cloth is truly the ultimate in green cleaning.

I am a huge fan of the Ultimate Cloth. For starters, you don’t need to use any chemicals. You simply wet it and use it to clean almost any surface. I’ve tried it on windows, mirrors, counter tops, faucets, sinks, and even walls. It’s easy to use and it works really well! A word of caution, a little bit of water on the Ultimate Cloth goes a long way.

I can’t tell you how impressed I am by this product and I know that if you try it, you’ll be impressed too. If you’d like a FREE Ultimate Cloth, all you need to do is follow Ultimate Cloth on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Twitter and Facebook will provide the information you need to get your Ultimate Cloth!

Happy Cleaning!

Disclosure:
This Ultimate Cloth was provided to me free of charge by Ultimate Cloth America in conjunction with Mama Buzz. All opinions expressed here were my own.

Mega Swagbucks Day

Sorry I’m a little late in posting, but you still have time to search! Today is Mega Swagbucks Day and that means you can earn Swagbucks in larger denominations (10,20, 50, 100). They guarantee over 10K Swagbucks will be awarded in Mega Bills! Make sure to head on over and do a few searches. Remember 45 Swagbucks will get you a $5 Amazon gift card. You can easily earn 1 or 2 Amazon gift cards a month with just a few searches a day!

Search & Win
For those of you who haven’t heard of Swagbucks, it is a free way to search online (it’s powered by Google and Ask.com) and earn rewards for doing it. You can learn more about Swagbucks in this post. Have a great weekend!!!

Search & Win

Mega Swagbucks Day

Sorry I’m a little late in posting, but you still have time to search! Today is Mega Swagbucks Day and that means you can earn Swagbucks in larger denominations (10,20, 50, 100). They guarantee over 10K Swagbucks will be awarded in Mega Bills! Make sure to head on over and do a few searches. Remember 45 Swagbucks will get you a $5 Amazon gift card. You can easily earn 1 or 2 Amazon gift cards a month with just a few searches a day!

Search & Win
For those of you who haven’t heard of Swagbucks, it is a free way to search online (it’s powered by Google and Ask.com) and earn rewards for doing it. You can learn more about Swagbucks in this post. Have a great weekend!!!

Search & Win

Menu Plan Monday – The Wednesday Edition

I’m a little behind this week on getting my menu plan for the week posted. We’ve been eating good (not always the healthiest, but it’s been yummy) at our house this week!

Monday – Breakfast for Dinner (eggs, bacon, and toast or bagels)

Tuesday – Steak and mashed potatoes

Wednesday – Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Thursday – Roast with mixed vegetables, brown rice, and salad

Friday – Dinner out with friends

Saturday – Hot Dogs and Mac & Cheese

Sunday – Leftover Buffet

Want to know what everyone else has cooking this week? Head on over to I’m An Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday!

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Menu Plan Monday – The Wednesday Edition

I’m a little behind this week on getting my menu plan for the week posted. We’ve been eating good (not always the healthiest, but it’s been yummy) at our house this week!

Monday – Breakfast for Dinner (eggs, bacon, and toast or bagels)

Tuesday – Steak and mashed potatoes

Wednesday – Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Thursday – Roast with mixed vegetables, brown rice, and salad

Friday – Dinner out with friends

Saturday – Hot Dogs and Mac & Cheese

Sunday – Leftover Buffet

Want to know what everyone else has cooking this week? Head on over to I’m An Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday!

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Curse of the Spider King {A Review}

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When I first looked at The Curse of the Spider King: Book 1 in the Berinfell Prophecies, I’ll be honest with you, I wasn’t too jazzed. The cover of this books has lots of gross looking spiders with knights riding on them. I hate spiders and I’m not a big fan of the fantasy genre either. This book by Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper was written for ages 12-17. When I offered it to my kids to read, my 14 year old grudgingly offered to read it. I was pleasantly surprised when an hour later she came out of her room and told me “This book is amazing!” And from the time she finished the book, she has asked time and time again “Do you know when the second book is coming out?”

I’ll let her tell you in her own words what she thought.

When I first saw the book Curse of the Spider King, I thought it was the lamest book ever, but I was just judging by its cover. As I started reading it, I couldn’t pit it down. Curse of the Spider King was amazing. I just wanted to keep reading and never put down this mysterious book.

The book is about seven 13 year olds who live in our world, not realizing that someday they are going to save a world beyond their own. I love the characters Batson and Hopper created. The seven teens are my age and it sort of gives me something to think about…What would I have done if it was me?

The end of the book had a one chapter sneak preview of the second book. I’m so glad there is a second book!!! I can’t wait to read it. And this time, I won’t judge a book by its cover.

As a mom, it’s comforting to know that books put out by Thomas Nelson won’t be full of bad language and questionable morals. I can allow my teens to read them without having to read them first!

If you have a teen, this book would be a great Christmas gift! You’ll definitely want to check it out.

The Curse of the Spider King: Book 1 in the Berinfell Prophecies
By: Wayne Thomas Batson and Christopher Hopper
Ages: 12 – 17
Put out by: Thomas Nelson
Price: $14.99 (You can purchase this book from Amazon by clicking here or clicking on the image of the book in the left sidebar.)

Disclosure: This book was provided to me free of charge by Thomas Nelson in conjunction with Mama Buzz. All opinions expressed here were my own or those of my sweet daughter.