Homemade Cereal

Looking for a frugal and  healthy cereal to feed your family?

Give this homemade cereal a try!


1/2 cup of olive oil


1/2 cup of honey


Bring to a boil on the stove top.


Add (about) 6 cups of uncooked oatmeal.


Serve as you would regular cereal.


Options to add:


raisins


nuts


coconut


We like to add a box of Wheaties.


Sometimes I make an “apple crisp” topping


to add to it.


butter, brown sugar, and oatmeal mixture


cook on stove top


This makes a Honey Bunches of Oats type of cereal.

Saturday Sit-Down

I like to spend a little bit of time each Saturday preparing for the upcoming week.

Having a plan is the whole idea behind Strategic Shopping.

Do  you have a plan?

This week's meal plan    (Great meal planning tips)

Organize the coupon binder   (Make a Coupon Binder)

Inventory the pantry and freezer   (Great tips)

Make shopping list  (Printable Lists)

Print out my internet coupons   (The Coupon Mom)

These are a few things I need to be sure to do during my Saturday sit-down.

My e-book, STRATEGIC SHOPPING

SWAGBUCKS

Are you using SWAGBUCKS as your everyday search engine?

I have earned hundreds of dollars off from SWAGBUCKS, by simply using it as my homepage.

There are many things that you can purchase with your SWAGBUCKS, but my favorite thing to get are the $5.00 Amazon cards.

I typically get two Amazon cards per month.

Some people let there SWAGBUCKS  accumulate, but I like to get my Amazon cards and get FREE things!

Points are awarded randomly, and Fridays are Mega Swagbucks Days.

450 points will get you an Amazon card.

Amazon offers many, many items at  low, low prices.  It's not uncommon to find things marked down to ONLY a penny. 

If you want to make sure that your 'purchase' is totally FREE, then make sure that you account for shipping and handling costs.

Right now, I have been using my Amazon cards to get FREE movies to give as gifts this Christmas.

Here are some of the items I have received for FREE:

school books, regular books, cell phone car charger, cell phone house charger, Smart phone screen protectors, Smart phone touch screen pen, guitar capo, Lego's bionicles, bug zapper, VHS videos and DVDs.

COUPONS

Huggies FREE Sample

Did you request your FREE Huggies sample?

Don't have any children that wear diapers?

Neither do I!

So, then, why on earth would I request  FREE diaper sample?

Well, for one, I do have grandchildren!

Another reason is, I often get company that has littles.   I like to be prepared in case they need a diaper in a pinch.

One of my favorite reasons is that I can add these sample diapers to nice little babyshower gift baskets!

Go request your FREE Huggies sample!

Arm and Hammer

Print out your Arm & Hammer coupons!

Home schoolers, public schoolers and even private schoolers are curious about the phases of the moon. 

The moon is able to hold both the awe and curiousity of most people. 

Why does the moon look different throughout the month?

Why does the moon appear in different places in the sky on various nights?

Why do we sometimes see the moon right in the middle of the day?

My family loves the moon!  We are always peering into the sky, looking for the moon.

It is not unusual for someone to come bursting in the door, yelling, "Hurry, you've got to see the moon!"

Although, my family loves the moon, I am usually at a loss when it comes to answering their questions.

I have plenty of books on the subject, yet somehow the answers always evade me.

Not anymore!

Does your family have a fascination with the moon?

Are you at a loss for words when your children have questions concerning the moon?

Then, you do not want to miss out on this awesome book written by Jay Ryan!

Moonfinder is not only informative, it is a delight!

The story line is about a father and his young son, knicknamed, Moonfinder by his dad.

Listen in on their conversations, and enjoy learning about the moon.

As an added bonus, the illustrations in this book are nothing but amazing!

These illustrations are original paintings done by Jay Ryan.

Not only is he a gifted writer, but he is an amazing artist!

I can't speak highly enough about this book!

Now, I'm off to try to get the kids to put this book down so they can complete the rest of their schoolwork!

Hot Cocoa for a Crowd

2 - 20 ounce cans of instant hot cocoa

1 - 2# bag of confectionary sugar

1 - 16 ounce jug of coffee creamer

1 - 25.6 ounce box of powdered milk

Mix thoroughly.  Add enough hot cocoa to suit your taste.

Mmmmm, good!

My kids don't like plain old instant hot cocoa anymore!

BIC PENS

Request some BIC  PEN coupons!

Request some UNCLE BEN'S coupons!

STARKIST

Request some STAR KIST TUNA coupons!

Homemade Laundry Soap

There are many different recipes for homemade laundry soap, but this is the one that I like.

one full bar of Fels Naphtha laundry soap

one cup of Borax

one cup of Washing Soda

Grate the soap and put into a large kettle with some water.  (Doesn't really matter how much)

Melt soap

Once all  soap has melted, then add one cup each of Borax and Washing Soda

Be sure that everything dissolves, then pour mixture into a five-gallon bucket and fill to the top with water.

After setting, it will turn to a clump of gel like substance.

I stir it up really well and use a cup full per load of wash.

Price Chopper

Here are a few deals being offered at Price Chopper this week.

Mix & Match! 20 oz., White or Wheat

Freihofer's Split Top Bread

Buy 1, Get 2 FREE

of Equal or Lesser Value

Mix & Match! 20 oz., Premium Italian or

Freihofer's Italiano! Bread

Buy 1, Get 2 FREE

of Equal or Lesser Value

Mix & Match! 12-13 oz., Whole Grain White, Honey Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin or

Thomas' Original English Muffins 6 Pack

Buy 1, Get 2 FREE

of Equal or Lesser Value

11.3 oz. Decaf $4.49 or 10.3-11.5 oz., Classic, Half Caffeine, Breakfast Blend or

Folgers Coffee

$399

Limit 3 Please

PRICE CHOPPER

Be sure to check out Price Chopper's website for new coupon each week!

Strategic Shopping

The Coupon Mom

I can't talk about awesome STRATEGIC SHOPPING sites without mentioning the Coupon Mom!

Some of My Favorite Sites

I thought I would share some of the AWESOME sites that I LOVE to visit.

Here are some GREAT links!

The Coupon Mom - Sign up for her FREE newsletter and check out her AWESOME site.

The Money Saving Queen - They don't call her 'Queen' for nothing!

Money Saving Mom - WONDERFUL site!

Deal Seeking Mom - She has A LOT of good stuff!

PRICE CHOPPER

PRINT OUT PRICE CHOPPER'S FACEBOOK COUPONS!

Warning!! This Post is About Christmas!

I love Christmas time!  I believe that one of the best things that we can do for our children is to

make memories.  I want my kids to look back on their childhoods and smile.

Well, Christmas doesn’t just happen around here.  It takes a lot of work on momma’s part! 
(Do I hear any AMENS???)

With that said, have you started your holiday dinner box?

I have a box in the pantry that says, "Holiday dinners: Stay out!"

Planning out great memories for Christmas takes a some organization and planning ahead!

Pick up a couple of cans of corn or some canned pumpkin this week.  Actually, make a list of the

non-perishable food items that you will need in order to have the Thanksgiving and Christmas

dinners that you desire.  Keep that list in your purse and each week grab something off from it.
 
Hey, let’s make some great memories this holiday season!