Just a quick heads up....
According to www.hotcouponworld.com Triples are coming:
Harris Teeter - Feb 5,6,7 & 8
Bloom - Feb 6,7, & 8

1 Corinthians 14:33

“For God is not a God of disorder but of PEACE”

It's that time again. Where do the weeks go?

You can see my Weekly Home Blessing goals HERE.

Will you be blessing your home?

Leave me a comment and let me know.

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Well, it turns out that he has pneumonia.

All he did on Friday was sleep.

We went to the doctor and got an antibiotic so he will be on the mend fairly soon.

All I accomplished house-wise was making the beds, swipin’ the kids bathroom and getting the kitchen almost clean.

What else did I accomplish?

I was a lovin’, cuddlin’, huggin’ Mama to that sweet, precious little boy. Now that is something to be proud of…taking care of the precious gift that God gave me!

On to the plans for Saturday….

The little guy is starting to feel a touch better so if all goes well I’ll be giving the house a “small” blessing. The floors need to be vacuumed and the kitchen needs to be moped. There are bits and pieces of “stuff” scattered here, there and yonder that need to find their home.

My goal is to have a the house tidy and a bit cleaner so that Sunday I can have a Day of Rest without falling behind for Monday.

I’d also like to have a menu plan in the works for next week. I might visit Organized Junkie’s Menu Plan Monday for some new ideas.

We’ll see what does and doesn’t get done.

If the little guys wants to sit on the couch and cuddle all day watching Blue’s Clues, well then, that’s what we’re gonna do ;-)

Well, here it is. The “After” picture of the boys closet.

Pretty nifty, huh?

It took a while because not only did I clean out their closet, I also cleaned out 9 drawers in the room.

Also, as you can see HERE my littlest is sill not feeling well.

I’m so proud of my clean closets!!

Let’s review…

MY CLOSET: BEFORE & AFTER

THE GIRLS CLOSET: BEFORE & AFTER

and of course THE BOYS CLOSET: BEFORE

Now, the laundry room and the corner of my living room are filled with all the “stuff” that came out of these closets. LOL! I promise it won’t stay there long. Next week we’ll be in the Living Room / Dining Room and that mess will be taken care of.

Eventually I’ll get everything into the laundry room then it will be out the door with all the “stuff”. Where’s it gonna go? Well now, that’s a GREAT question and when I have an answer I’ll let you know.

For now, I’m gonna sit back and enjoy those beautiful closets ;o)

How sweet is this?

I guess staying up all night coughing finally caught up with him.

Much better, wouldn’t you say? A place for everything and everything in it’s place :-)

(Click HERE for the “Before” picture)

I think I might label each box so the girls can’t say “I can’t pick it up, I don’t know where it goes.” LOL

Here is the final closet that needs to be de-cluttered…The Boys Room!

There is one of those stinky, clutter-makin’ boys, right there! Doesn’t he look proud of the mess he’s made? LOL! But, ya gotta luv him ;-)

What this picture doesn’t show are all the drawers that are full of stuff all around his room. Those will be de-junked,too.

Now, all of this work I have planned depends on this sick little boy HERE. If he is still stuck to me like glue, the above plan might get thrown out the window.

Wish me luck!

My mission….should I choose to accept it….is to join the “Clean Closet Challenge”. Now, this isn’t just ANY closet. No….this is a closet that is shared by 2 little girls who think cleaning up means dumping everything in the closet.

Don’t believe me? Well, take a look for yourself.

I’ve got to tell ya, I’m a little sacred of this mission. I’m very afraid that once I venture in I’ll get lost and never find my way back out.

However, it must be done and I am just the woman to do it. I’m going to be RUTHLESS. Toys MUST go!!!

If you can’t clean it up you don’t need it in your closet to pull out, right?

I’ll be sure to post after pictures so you will know I made it back from the Great Abyss ;-)

Well, I am happy to report that we didn't get any snow. My dear hubby works for himself and had decided to take the day off if we had snow or not so while the kids ARE at school today, he will be home. I don't know what we'll do today but I doubt I'll be doing much cleaning. I just can't seem to get much done when he's home.

The youngest Monroe isn't feeling well today so I'm guessing it will be a quiet, stay at home and keep warm kind of day.

What about you? Were you one of the one's that got snow?

So the weather is calling for 1 - 3 inches of snow where I live. Ya'll know that that means the schools will close, right? Did you make a mad dash for bread and milk?

Usually, Tuesday is Errand Day for me. There just wasn't very much I needed at the store this week and with the threat of snow I opted to go Monday night. I had more coupons to get Fruit Loops for $0.43 per box at Bi Lo and Tuesday was the last day of the sale. I made a quick run to Bi Lo to get those and some creamed soups I needed for our dinners this week. I did get a couple of pizzas for lunch tomorrow in case the kids are home and a few snacks (no milk OR bread).

Now, on to cleaning. This week FlyLady is in the master bedroom. I did the master bedroom last week because I just couldn't stand the mess any longer so I'm kind of on my own this week, too.

I waned to work in the children's rooms this week. They have WAY too much STUFF!!! It's time to clean out their closets and pack away things they aren't playing with. However...if they are out of school, that's not gonna happen.

I may spend a little time in my master bathroom. I need to go through the cabinets and straighten out my stock pile of personal products and medicine. I'll just have to see how the day goes. Snow days are kind of slow and I may want to spend it being lazy ;-)

I guess this week will be a "fly by the seat of your pants week".

I'll be back to a regular schedule next week.

1 Corinthians 14:33

“For God is not a God of disorder but of PEACE”

It’s time once again for our Weekly Home Blessing.

My Goals:

1. Make up all beds (daily)

2. Swipe both bathrooms (daily)

3. Clean tubs and mop bathroom floors (weekly)

4. Feather Dust the House (weekly)

5. Vacuum the House (weekly)

6. Empty Dishwasher (daily)

7. Mop Kitchen Floor (weekly)

8. Mop Laundry Room Floor (weekly)

9. Check to see if any laundry needs to be done (daily)

10. General pick up of things out of place (daily)

Will you be blessing your house today?

January 19 – 24, 2008

Monday ~ Ham, macaroni and cheese, broccoli casserole

Tuesday ~ Baked Cubed Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans

Wednesday ~ Turkey Casserole, peas, bread

Thursday ~ Minnesota Pork Chops, wild rice, lima beans

Friday ~ Easy Baked Tilapia, broccoli & cauliflower

Saturday ~ Baked Chicken, corn on the cob, left over green veggies

Menu Planning Monday @ orjunkie.com

It’s been a busy week, hasn’t it? Have you accomplished what you set out to do? I think I’ve done a pretty good job. Here’s my latest project.

Let’s revisit my closet. Are you up to it? I know it’s a bit scary but it will be over quickly.

That is one cluttered closet! Now this is how it looks when your closet vomits all over you newly cleaned bedroom… *sigh* it’s such a vicious cycle!

Oh, but after that hard work the reward is SO worth it!

Now it will be easier to put away my clean clothes instead of just laying them down on my desk.

I also cleaned out from under my bed. It wasn’t bad, but I did have the kids blocks stashed under there and they needed to go.

I have a couple of drawers I want to go through on Saturday and then my room will be de-cluttered. Well, except for my husbands closet, but I don’t do his closet. I’d never know what to keep and what to get rid of.*smile*

I’m really proud of what I’ve accomplished this week. The next time I’m in the master bedroom I will be cleaning it instead of de-cluttering it. I intend for it to be a haven for my beloved and me. Hopefully by the summer I can do some painting and sprucing up in there.

Now it’s your turn. Brag on yourself and leave me a comment.

Be sure to take some time for fun this weekend!

Hosted by Money Saving Mom

So I did a little shopping this week and found a few bargains and I thought I’d share my savings with you.

Mom and I made a trip by CVS for 90% off Christmas items. All that was left was wrapping paper and some bows.

We bought:

(2) 12 ct mini bows for $0.29 each

(2) 4 roll packs of paper for $0.79 each

(3) package name tags for $.13 each

(1) gift card holder for $0.19

(2) rolls of paper for $0.29 each

(8) rolls of paper for $0.59 each

Total Spent $11. 44**** Total Saved $76.42

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Next was a trip to Publix:

(2) Eggos Waffles $1.19 each (reg. $2.39 each)

(2) Syrup $1.89 each (reg. $3.79 each)

(4) Lysol w/ Bleach $0.34 each (reg 2.69) <<They were BOGO making them $1.34 each - $0.50 Q that doubled>>

Total Spent $7.56 ***Total Saved $15.52

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Next was Bi-Lo:

(1) Lesuer Peas - $1.49

(3) Doritos $3.99 (these were BOG2 a $7.98 savings!)

(3) Fruit Loops $2.95 BOGO making them $1.47 each - $1.00 coupon = $.47 each

(4) Heartland Pasta $1.50 BOGO making them $0.75 each - $0.55 Q x’s 2 = +$.35 each (they paid me $1.40 to take these home!!!)

(4) Birds Eye Steamfresh Broccoli $1.06 each - $0.35 Q x’s 2 = $0.36 each

(1) bacon $1.74 (reg. $3.49)

Total Spent $8.67 *** Total Saved $31.61

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On to Ingles:

(2) Coco Pebbles - $2.00 each (reg $3.26)

(1) LL hot dog buns - $1.11

(1) LL Chips – $1.18

(1) Loaf Bread - $0.98 (reg $1.11)

(2) Lucks Pinto Beans - $0.50 each (reg $0.68 each)

(1) doz. eggs - $1.47

(1) Smoked Ham - $8.27 (reg $19.24)

(1) Hillshire Farms lunch meat $3.98 - $0.55 Q = $3.43

(1) Hot Dogs - $1.64 (reg $3.28)

3 lbs apples - $3.98

Total Spent $27.06***Total Saved $16.17

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My Total Spending ~~~$54.73

My Total Savings:~~~$139.72

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A friend of mine from high school sent me an email today requesting prayer for a family in the Upstate, SC area.

They are the Dacus family. This family had suffered from infertility and was later blessed with 3 children "G" (girl age 9), "H" (girl age 7) and "Z" (boy age 4). This past Friday their dad, Ben, was jogging and had a heart attack and passed away. He was in the street when the ambulance got there. The wife and children were home, heard the ambulance and went outside to see what was going on and found Ben lying in the street.

Thankfully this man was a Christan and we know he is with his Lord and Savior tonight. However, this family is grieving for this lost husband and father. The wife is asking why God would give her the perfect husband and finally give them the children they wanted so badly only to take her husband so soon.

Would you join me in praying for this widow and her family?

Do you remember this shameful mess from yesterday?.....



And this embarrassed desk?....


Well, take a look at THIS....And THIS....

And one more....Yes, I've been very busy in my bedroom. I got all the Christmas bargains taken to my building and put away in plastic totes. I got all the clothes put away. I cleaned out the desk and only put back what needed to be there. I even polished the desk and cleaned the window.

Oh, there is much more to do but it feels so nice to have this part done.

I won't be home Thursday, so I'll be doing a little bit more in my room Wednesday evening than I had originally planned. The goal is to de-clutter this....



I won't get to the items in the drawers this time. The top two small drawers are FILLED with pictures I need to sort out. This is the type of thing I want to have time to do and once I get things de-cluttered, clean and on a routine, I WILL have time to do it.

Once I clean off that piece of furniture, polish it and wipe down the items that actually belong on the shelves, the room will (for the most part) be de-cluttered.

That will leave the CLOSET! and one drawer in my room that has a few shorts that I need to clean out. I hope to have that taken care of by Friday.

We'll just see how it goes.

How are you doing? Are you de-cluttering anywhere? Deep cleaning? Share how you are doing...I'd love to know.

"For God is not a God of disorder but of PEACE..."

1 Corinthians 14:33

January 12, 2009

Here are my deals from triple coupons at Bloom:

(4) 3.4 lb Dixie Crystals $2.49 - $0.30 Q x 3 = $1.59 each

(3) Mean Green $2.85 - $0.75 Q x 3 = $0.60 each

(1) Lysol Cleaner $2.50 - $0.50 Q x 3 = $1.00 each

(2) Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls $2.00 - $0.30 Q x 3 = $1.10 each

(2) Betty Crocker Brownies $2.00 - $0.50 Q x 3 = $0.50 each

(4) Success Rice $1.53 - $0.50 Q x 3 = $0.03 each

(16) Chicken Noodle Soup - $0.59 each - $0.40 / 4 Q x 3 = $0.29 each

Total Spent: $16. 45 Total Saved: $34.86

And now for Walgreens:

I did 3 transactions:

• First:

(2) Reynolds Wrap $0.99 with WAGS Q

(1) Pocket book tissues $29

used (2) $1.00 off 1 Reynolds Wrap

Spent: $0.41 Saved: $3.40

• Second:

(2) Reynolds Wrap $0.99 with WAGS Q

(1) Electrsol $3.49

Used (2) $1.00 off 1 Reynolds Wrap ; (1) $2.50 off Electrsol

Spent: $1.30 Saved: $8.40 (and I’ll get back $1.50 rebate for the Electrasol)

• Third:

(1) Electrasol: $3.49

Used (1) $2.50 off Electrasol

Spent: $1.20 Saved: $5.00 (and I’ll get back $1.50 rebate for the Electrasol…will use mom’s address for rebate)

Total Spending: $19.36 Total Saved: $51.66

Rebates Pending: $3.00

For Friday we have a few fun and important tasks to do.

First:

Get rid of all the junk that has collected there this week... junk mail, drink cups, kids papers...pick it up and get it out.

This is also a good time to vacuum your car.

You might even want to Windex your windows on the inside.

You may even choose to drive through a car wash to get the outside nice and clean, too.

If you do this every Friday it will get clean and stay clean.

Wow! I love being in a clean car. I know when mine is full of junk (like it is right now) it really gets on my nerves and I believe it affects the kids attitude, too.

Let's get those cars de-cluttered, clean and ready for the weekend!!!!

Second:

Take 5 minutes to dump your purse and clean it out.

Throw out any paper you don't need.

Toss those used tissues, the candy papers, odds and ends you just stuffed in there.

Now, only put back what you need.

How nice and light a cleaned out purse feels.

And Third....

Date Night!!!

Yep, it's time for some fun!! You and your beloved need some time together ALONE. Plan a date night.

Now, for us, it's not usually a Friday. In fact, we haven't been having a "Date Night" but that's going to change. Our children go to AWANAS every Wednesday night from 6:30 - 8:00.

PREFECT for some time together! We don't even have to get a baby sitter!!!

We may go out for a simple dinner...maybe dessert and coffee...maybe we'll stay at home and talk without interruption (is that even possible??)...maybe we'll stay home and NOT talk *wink wink* The idea is to plan some time to reconnect with each other without the pressures of being a parent.