Coupons, what else!!!

This month's All You has some decent coupons - quite a few I don't use, if anyone needs anything, lmk.

THey also have an article about couponing (BIG shock - most mags and papers have important info to use now)

My thing is that I only coupon for what I need. I scour the net for qp's I can't get through circulars, I take full advantage of BOGO's and stack qp's with them whenever possible, I am serious about how I use and gain ECB's & Register Rewards in order to get more and payless.

The most difficult thing we qp for is our food. Since we are vegetarian (Most of us in our house) and do not eat a lot of processed or "junk" food, the qp's we typically find aren't as helpful to us as they may be for others. However, the other products we DO use - toothpaste, toilet paper, paper towels, feiminine care, shampoo, deodoramt, household items, etc... - mhave qp's a plenty and that is where we save the most money. Diapers and wipes (disposables and services) aren't cheap, but qp's and codes help out a LOT. 

It does take some work to get started and organization, knowledge and due diligence is VeRy necessary. It is worth it, though and when my whole family gets involved and the kids see how we stretch our dollars, they get excited to do the same and when they accomplish their goals and see how much they get and what cash they still have in their pocket - it is sooooooo worth it!!!

Bic Pen Giveaway

http://www.facebook.com/bicpenpals?sk=app_130960806987605

GOod Luck with this one! I have tried a few times - when I remember and am on around the top of the hour - and no luck, but if you are a "lucky" one, you can get a free pen!!!

The Healing power of Breastmilk

The other day I noticed a pimple beginning to appear, so I rubbed a little bit of my milk on it and the next day it was gone. When I told my daughter, she was completely grossed out, yet I pointed out to her that she is not afraid to put a chemical manufactured at some strange location on her precious skin. Also, I had to point out that the milk that came from my body nourished and enabled her to grow and be the healthy person she has been for the last (almost) 15 years. Of course, she argued that she drank my milk as a baby (until she was 1 y/o and thought she was too big for it) and that food has helped her for the rest of the time. Without a strong foundation and nourishing beginning, she wouldn't have the immune system that (until we got mold in us) kept her healthier than most kids I know - no common illnesses, not even flu, no allergies, or any other health problems!
Breast milk has so many healing properties and is used for a variety of ailments:


Eye infections / Conjuctivitis ("Pink Eye"):  Squirt into the eye.  Do this as frequently as possible until healed.  If the baby/child doesn’t allow you to squirt breastmilk into his eye, then do it while they are sleeping.  Squirt around the crease of closed eyes, then gently lift the lids to allow the breastmilk to seep into the eye.

Sore/cracked nipples:  Rub into nipples after feedings and air dry.

Scratches/Scrapes/Cuts:  Squirt & clean wound first with the breastmilk; then apply some more on wound and air dry.  This is really great when on outings where no ready water supply is available.  If the cut is on the lips or mouth area, healing will be easy for a breastfeeding baby or child.

Mosquito bites / Ant bites: Squirt on bite and rub in.  Helps to stop the itching.

Ear infections: Squirt or pour into sore ear

Acne / Eczema / Diaper rash:  Wash skin with water, then apply breastmilk all over.  Air Dry.

Facial Cleanser:  Apply breastmilk on face & wipe clean.

Sore throats/Mouth Sores:  A baby/child that is still breastfeeding can benefit by directly nursing.  If not, drinking a cup of expressed breastmilk will help.

Stuffy noses: Squirt into nose and suction or squeeze out as you would with saline.

If you have an older child/spouse who is sick, give them some breastmilk.  It's a great immunity booster!

Any other uses you have tried?

Free Welch's Sandwich Keeper

http://www.welchs.com/promotions

Check out this link to download a form, after purchasing some jelly and receive a sandwich keeper - free!!

Recipes

Any good ones out there that I can try/share with vegetarian options.... Let me know. Also, If you need any ideas, I may have a few...

Feng Shui

I have been getting a lot of requests for information on Feng Shui lately - for health, conception, finances, etc... so I will add links as I find them and research through personal resources when requested...