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Meet Beth, A Woman Who Inspires Me to Choose Joy

by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Remember how I blogged about meeting Beth, the mom of seven who has leukemia, at a homeschool conference recently? {Read this post here if you missed it.}

Since many of you asked if she had website or anyway you can follow along with her treatment, she graciously gave me permission to share a picture her son took of the two of us (above) and also a link to her Caring Bridge page.

If you were inspired by what I wrote about her, would you take a moment and leave her a little note on her Caring Bridge page? I know it would mean so much to her.

You can also see pictures of her beautiful family on her Caring Bridge page, too.

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Ask the Readers: Organic versus conventional groceries?

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Today’s question is from Carrie:

I’m a stay at home wife and my husband and I just started Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover this year (we’re on baby step 3). We’ve definitely become much more conscious of our spending now that we’re paying cash at the grocery store and I’m shocked to see that we’re spending about $600 a month on groceries for 2 adults (that’s strictly food not household stuff)!

We do meal plan and eat at home most meals, however I’d really like to bring that number down. How do you decide what’s worth buying organic versus conventional? And how do you decide what’s worth buying brand name versus store brand?

Do you have a question you’d like to ask Money Saving Mom® readers? Read the submission guidelines and submit it here.

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Gretchen’s Target Shopping Trip: Spent $7.90, Saved $11.66!

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Target Shopping Trip

4 Sweet Corn – $0.25 each, used $1/1 mobile coupon - Free after coupon

1 Strawberries – $1.99, used $1/1 mobile coupon - $0.99 after coupon

2.03 lbs Bananas – $0.54/lb, used $1/1 mobile coupon (Text PICNIC to 827438) - $0.10 after coupon

1.25 lbs Jennie-O Ground Turkey – $4.49, used $2/1 peelie coupon – $2.49 after coupon (There were peelie coupons on a lot of the Jennie-O products!)

2 Up & Up Hand Soap – $0.89 each, used 2 $0.50/1 Target printable – $0.39 each after coupons

1 Up & Up Hydrogen Peroxide – $0.52, used $0.50/1 Target printable - $0.02 after coupon

1 Up & Up Bandages (40 ct) - $1.39, used $0.50/1 Target printable - $0.89 after coupon

4 Up & Up Baby Wash – $1.49 each, used 2 $2/2 Target printable - $0.49 each after coupons

Total before coupons: $19.56

Total with tax after coupons: $7.90

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Target: Hormel Big Party Tray for just $4.19 (regularly $10.19)

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Here’s another Target deal for this week! You can get a Hormel Party Tray for just $4.19. Here’s how:

Buy one Hormel Party Tray at $10.19
Use $3/1 HORMEL Party Tray product coupon
Stack with $3/1 Hormel Party Tray Target Store coupon
$4.19 after coupons

See many more deals at Target this week here.

Thanks to All Things Target for the deal and photo!

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Cereal coupons: Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cascadian Farms, Fiber One, plus more

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

There are a number of new printable coupons available this morning:

$0.50 off ONE BOX Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
$0.75 off Cascadian Farm product
$0.75 off any variety Oatmeal Crisp cereal
$0.50 off TWO BOXES Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.75 off Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch cereal
$0.75 off ONE BOX Fiber One cereal
$0.50 off ONE BOX Original Cheerios cereal
$0.75 off ONE BOX Multi Grain Cheerios cereal
$1.00 off TWO BOXES General Mills kid cereals
$0.50 off any ONE BOX Chex cereal
$1.00 off TWO BOXES General Mills Big G cereals

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Free ebook: Ultimate Beach Reading Summer Reading Guide

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

I’m excited because Anne from Modern Mrs. Darcy is offering her Ultimate Beach Reading Summer Reading Guide for FREE when you subscribe to her blog.

I got a sneak peek at this ebook and spent quite a long time yesterday circling new-to-me book ideas to request from the library. I can’t wait to dig into them soon!

Go sign up here. Happy reading!

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Outside magazine for only $4.99 per year

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Order a 1 year subscription to Outside magazine for only $4.99 (up to 2 years) with code MONEYSAVING at checkout.

This offer expires tonight (May 22nd, 2013) at midnight EST. This magazine can also be a great source of unique coupons from time to time.

About Outside Magazine: Created for the active reader, Outside is the magazine devoted to travel, fitness, outdoor gear and sports. Whether you like rock climbing or mountain biking, each issue provides the best coverage of these an other exciting outdoor activities. Vacation tips and profiles of outdoor enthusiasts, along with colorful action photography make this a great resource for the active soul!

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Printable coupons: Bisquick, Yoplait, Larabar, Food Should Taste Good Chips, Right Guard, Betty Crocker, plus more

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Printable coupons:

$0.50 off TWO BOXES Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
$0.50 off select Bisquick products
$0.50 off TWO BOXES Nature Valley Granola Bars
$0.80 off FOUR BOXES any flavor Hamburger Helper
$1.00 off FIVE Yoplait Greek 100 yogurt
$0.75 off TWO any flavor Yoplait kid products
$0.40 off SIX CUPS any variety Yoplait Yogurt
$0.75 off TWO any LARABAR UBER bars
$0.75 off ONE BAG Food Should Taste Good chips
$0.50 off TWO Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad
$0.75 off 2 Betty Crocker Frosting and cake mix
$1.00 off ONE meat-free Gardein™ frozen entree
$0.75 off any variety Oatmeal Crisp cereal
$0.50 off any CAREFREE product
$2.00 off 2 Pantene Truly Relaxed & Truly Natural
$1.00 off any ONE (1) 16 oz Right Guard Body Wash
$1.00 off any (1) o.b. brand product

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Amazon.com: The best online grocery and household deals this week

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by Crystal on May 22, 2013

Here are some of this week’s best grocery & household deals from Amazon.com, courtesy of Terry and Mandi from Jungle Deals & Steals. Many of these prices are higher than what you’d pay by combining coupons with sales, but they may be good deals for you if you live where there aren’t many stores or deals are scarce:

Downy: Downy Unstopables In Wash Booster (13.2 oz.) is available for as low as $3.09.

Charmin:

Pick up Charmin Basic Toilet Paper Double Rolls for as low as $0.41 each ($6.54 for the 16-count).

Pick up Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper Mega Rolls for as low as $0.95 each ($5.67 for the 6-count).

Luna: Here’s a great deal on Nutz Over Chocolate Luna Bars. Pay as little as $0.79/1.69-ounce bar ($11.86 for the 15-count).

Pampers: Get Pampers Splashers (size 3) for $0.26 each ($6.18 for the 24-count).

General Mills: Stock up on Chex Honey Nut Cereal for as low as $2.02/12.8-ounce box ($8.06 for the pack of 4).

Annie’s Homegrown: Here’s a great deal on Annie’s Homegrown Summer Strawberry Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks for as low as $3.04/box ($12.14 for the pack of 4).

Nutiva: You can still pick up Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for as low as $6.37/15-ounce tub ($12.73 for the pack of 2).

Terry & Mandi are a busy mother-daughter team that look for ways to save money without sacrificing a lot of time, and they share their love for all things Amazon.com at Jungle Deals & Steals.