Renewing my mind....

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Romans 12:2...

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...."

On days that I'm struggling with issues whether they be spiritual, physical, emotional, etc. I try to remember that verse. It's helps me to refocus on what really matters and gets my mind off of myself and back onto Christ.

So, in doing just that today I was listening to one of my favorite songs sung by "Hillsong" and thought I'd post the lyrics so that you too can read them and be blessed just as I was today. I've also included a link so that you can listen to this incredible worship song yourself.


Worthy Is The Lamb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR4CCLnmf1Q

Thank You for the cross, Lord/ Thank You for the price You paid/ Bearing all my sin and shame/ In love You came/ And gave amazing grace

Thank You for this love, Lord/ Thank You for the nail pierced hands/ Washed me in Your cleansing flow/ Now all I know/ Your forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb/ Seated on the throne/ Crown You now with many crowns/ You reign victorious/ High and lifted up/ Jesus, Son of God/ The Darling of Heaven crucifed/ Worthy is the Lamb/ Worthy is the Lamb!

Dillons 6/26.09

This is Emalee having a snack after we shopped today...isn't she cute! Today I spent less than $40 for everything in the above pics! I wasn't planning on getting the ground beef, but the Kraft cheese singles has coupons on them for $1 off my ground beef purchase....score! Also, I wasn't planning on getting the mac & cheese, but those boxes had FREE Capri Sun coupons attached to them! They also qualified for the $3 off my order since I bought 10 of them!

Here the list of what I got:

2- 5 packs of Kraft Mac&Cheese $3.99 each

2 Oscar Meyer Hotdogs $1.79 each

2 lbs. ground beef...marked down to $1.50 each

1 pound butter $2.59

2 boxes fruit rollups (had I bought 3 I would have gotten $1.50 off my next order...didn't know that until I got my receipt...shucks! ) $2.29 each

5 bags frozen veggies $1 each

1 dozen eggs $1.03

2 jars Ragu $1.66 each

4 cans Chef BoyRDee pasta .88 cents each

1 bottle veg. oil $2.99

1 bottle apple juice $1.99

2 boxes Capri Sun $2.11 each....got both FREE!

2 pkgs. of Kraft cheese singles $1.47 each

2 pounds strawberries...marked down to .99 cents each

1 6oz. blackberries $1.99

1 pound blueberries $2.49

1 loaf bread (not pictured) $1.49

-.15 cents for bringing my own bags

Total before discounts and coupons = $68.53 + tax

I paid = $39.88 including my tax

Bargains of the day...

Milk...seems like we never get enough of it around here and have to replenish our supply every few days. With 3 growing children it's no wonder why! Well, since I'm on this frugal adventure I really didn't want to spend much today, but we only had about a cup of milk left. I decided to use my Walgreens Register Rewards to buy milk with. I had $8 dollars in RR's to use so here's what I got:
2 gallons milk $2.79 each
2 pkgs. chips ahoy cookies 2/$5
Total = $10.58+ tax
Used $8 RR
Paid $2.99 (including the tax) out of pocket
Received a $3 Register Reward (for buying 2 cookies and 1 gallon milk)
Actually made .01 cent after using and receiving RR's !!!

Another great deal going on here in town this week is at Price Cutter. Unfortunately, the sale ends today, but I was able to snag a total of 8, 56-oz. Hiland ice creams for only .42 cents a piece! I actually have 6 more coupons and may go back tonight.
The ice cream is on sale for .97 cents and http://www.hilanddairy.com/ has .55 cent coupons. You'll have to register to access the coupons. What a great thing to stock up on for the summer! Funny thing is this...I'm allergic to milk, which includes ice cream, but my husband and kids are thrilled with this delicious snack!
I spent $3.36 + tax on 8 containers ice cream.

Note: I love how the Lord provides...even for the fun stuff!

The Servant's Heart

The Servant's Heart

by Stephanie Theel

Gracious, Compassionate, Almighty, Heavenly Father:

I offer my life to

You to do with as You please

I am an empty vessel waiting to be filled

I will wait on Your guidance and strength

To see me through all the plans I am to fulfill

I am ready to do everything You ask of me

Take my life, this is my plea,

LORD, You can do so much through me

If I will submit to what You say

And trust Your loving hand to guide me

Each and every day

Show me the way I am to go

And I will follow with never a doubt

Knowing You are to be trusted

In everything You say

You are my holy GOD

And I will follow You this day

I am a lowly servant LORD,

Yet You can use me like a king

If I follow and obey You

You can use me mightily

Hark! I hear Him calling

Calling out my name

Lay down your life for Me

He whispers

You'll never be dismayed

~~~

A Sweet Treat

Who doesn't love Oreo Cakesters??? Walgreens happens to have them on sale! You guessed it...I had coupons making for a "sweet" deal. Here's the scoop:

2 Oreo Cakesters for $5
- two $1 coupons (4/14 SS)
=$3
- $2 Register Rewards
=$1 total out of pocket + tax
got back a $3 Register Reward
Profit = $2

CVS for 6/8/09

Here's what I got at CVS pharmacy this week.

1st transaction:

2 Pampers diapers 8.99 each
-$2 in manufacturers coupons
-$10 in CVS extra care bucks (ecb's) from last weeks purchases.
= $5.98 + tax out of pocket
Received $10 in ecb's back for the diapers
With sales, coupons and ecb's saved a total of $18.50

2nd transaction:

2 Dawn dishsoap 2/$2
2 boxes Kellogg's frosted flakes $5.19 each buy one get one free (BOGO)
2 boxes Kellogg's mini wheats $4.39 each BOGO
2 boxes Kellogg's Special K $4.49 each BOGO
2 Banana Boat sunscreen spray $10.49 each
-.75 manufac. coupon for the Dawn
-$7.00 manufac. coupons for the cereal
-$4.00 manufac. coupons for the suncreen
-$10.00 ecbs from the 1st transaction
=$15.30 out of pocket
Received $8.00 in ecb's back ($7 for the sunscreen and $1 for the Dawn)
With sales, coupons and ecb's saved $37.80

Spent more than I normally do, but now I'm well stocked on sunscreen for the rest of the summer and have $7 in ecb's to roll next time.

All I have left to purchase this week is milk, bread, toilet paper and ground chuck with $18.72 left in my weekly budget to cover those. I think it's doable!

Coupon Lingo

AC = After Coupon
AR = After Rebate
BLINKIES = In-store smartsource coupons near product, usually from red blinking box
BOGO or B1G1F = Buy One Get One Free
BTFE = Box Tops for Education
CAT or CATALINA = coupon dispensed at register after purchase
CLFE = Campbell’s Labels for Education
CRT = Cash register tape
DND = Do Not Double
DOUBLE COUPON = coupon that a grocery store doubles in value
ECB = CVS Extra Care Bucks earned for purchases
ESR = EasySaver Rebate (Walgreens Monthy Rebate)
ETA = Edited to add
FAR = Free After Rebate
FREE ITEM COUPON = A coupon that allows you to get the product completely free
GDA = Good Deal Alert
GG = Grocery Game
HBA = The health and beauty aid section in the grocery store
HCW = Hot Coupon World
HDA = Hot Deal Alert
HT OR HGT = Hang tags for refunds or coupons hanging on a product
HTH = Hope this / that helps
IVC = Walgreen’s Instant Value Coupon ( Found in the monthy EasySaver Catalog )
IP = Internet Printable Coupon
LOND = Land of No Doubles
MFG = Manufacturer’s Coupon
MIR = Mail In Rebate
NED = No expiration date
OOP = Out of Pocket
OOS = Out of Stock
OYNO = On your next order
P&G = Proctor & Gamble Sunday supplement coupons
PEELIE = coupon that you peel off the package
Q = Coupon
RC = Raincheck
RP = Red Plum Sunday Supplement Coupons
RR = Register Rewards
SS = Smart Source or Sunday Supplement coupons
STACKING = Using a store specific coupon with a MFG coupon (most stores allow this)TEARPAD = A pad of refund forms or coupons found hanging from a store shelf or display
TIA = Thanks in advance
TMF = Try Me Free
TRIPLE COUPON = a coupon that a grocery store triples in value
WINETAG or WT = coupon, usually for $ off any meat, cheese or produce
WYB = When You Buy
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary = success of the attempt may vary at your store