Free Copy of Ashamed of the Gospel

Posted on | February 8, 2010 | 2 Comments

What an amazing freebie! Get a free copy of John MacArthur’s book, Ashamed of the Gospel, when you sign up for the Grace to You mailing list here through 2/17/10.

Thanks, Money Saving Mom!

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Category: Freebies

What You Can Freeze

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There were lots of great suggestions on the previous post about what you can freeze. To see the original post about what you can freeze, click here. I thought I would list them in a post. Thanks so much for all of your great tips and advice!!

Additional Foods You Can Freeze:

Carie freezes:

tomatoes, green beans, peas, pumpkin, and squash that I have grown in my garden. I use them for soups and chilis. I also freeze uncooked pasta and homemade pasta sauce. Cookies and bread are freezable too

Karen freezes:

brown rice, nuts, seeds (sunflower, chia, flax), the crumbled bits of various cereals I use to either bread something with or blend up and use as part of the flour when baking cookies, cookie dough, ginger root, garlic, tortillas, bones etc for soups/broth, extra V8 juice or salsa for soups, banana slices for smoothies, bacon. Plus, homemade enchilada sauce recently and it separates (like gravy does if frozen). Still tasted fine though.

She does not recommend freezing popcorn seeds, and has a link to why and marshmallows.

Elizabeth found a great article here from the NY Times about foods you can freeze.

Freezing Potatoes

One question a lot of people had was how to freeze potatoes. Thanks to Ali for these great directions!

You can freeze potatoes!!! The key is though is you have to cook them first. French Fries: Make your fries and bake them in the oven at 350 until they are done or about done. Season them however you want. (I use seasoned salt and salt) Be sure they are single layered so they will get done evenly. Cool them some then I transfer to another cookie sheet, single layer, and flash freeze in the freezer. When they are frozen, put in a freezer bag and put back in the freezer. When you want to use them, just place on a cookie sheet and re-heat in oven until crispy! Serve and enjoy! I have done this several times and they come out great! Also Taste of Home website and a recipe for Sunday mashed Potatoes. Awesome recipe. I make it and put in smaller foil lined baking dishes (just enough for one meal). When frozen you can take it out of the baking dish wrap completely in more foil and freeze. When your ready to have it for a meal, take out and thaw, then heat in 350 oven until hot!! The main thing to remember with potatoes is they must be cooked or mostly cooked before freezing!!

Thanks so much for all of your input!

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Category: Budget Saving Tips

Free Career Quiz

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Here is another neat quiz. This is a free career quiz. Find the perfect job match for you.

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Category: Freebies

Free Work At Home Quiz

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I know that several of my readers have asked me about working at home. I think that it is great being able to stay home with my kids. Here is a 6 step quiz that you can take to help find a work at a job that might match what you are looking for. Note: I took this quiz, but didn’t submit for the results. There did seem to be some good information, but obviously others will have different answers to questions that I had, so use your own judgement.

Category: Uncategorized

Free Valentine’s Dessert Book

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What a great freebie!! I am going to be writing a post about how to save money over Valentine’s Day, but here is a neat way already. Make a fabulous Valentine’s dessert at home. Here is a free cookbook with 36 different Valentine’s Day desserts. Yummy!! Now, to choose only one. . .

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Category: Freebies

Free Sample Nick Chavez Hair Care

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Here is a fun budget saving freebie! Get a free sample of Nice Chavez Hair care. There are 7 different samples to choose from. I chose volumizing hair gel. I love trying different hair care products! Enjoy!!

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Category: Freebies

KMart 2/7 Budget Saving Deals

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Thanks so much to Coupon Crate for this week’s budget saving deals. If you are new to couponing, make sure to check out our Couponing for Beginners post here.

Pantene Hair Care 3 for $10
Use $2 off 2 coupon from 2/7 PG
Final price $2.33 each

Herbal Essence Hair Care 3 for $10
Use buy one get a free styler coupon from 2/7 PG
Final price $3.33 each and free styler

Cesars 3.5 oz. Dinners 4 for $3
Use buy one get one free coupon from 1/24 RP
Final price $.38 each

Purina Beggin strips $9.99
Use buy one get one free coupon from 1/31 SS
Final price $5 each

Purina Carvers Treats 2 for $6
Use $1 coupon from 2/7 RP
Final price $2 each

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Category: KMart, Target/Walmart

Saving Money On Paper Products

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Saving Money On Paper Products

We have 15 people in our family that live near us. When I have everyone over for dinner, I always use paper plates. It might be cheaper to use glass plates and wash them, but this is something I am personally not willing to do at this point in my life.

There have been several times that I have been able to buy paper plates for free using coupons, and I have really stocked up during that time. They actually lasted us for almost a year, so that was really exciting to me!

Another way that I save money on paper plates is buying holiday plates when they go on clearance. My family knows that I love to save money, so they don’t think it’s unusual to eat on bunny plates in June or on Christmas plates in July.

When you are buying decorative paper plates, you do want to make sure that they are a usable size, and look at the number of plates. If the plates are on sale for $1, but there are only 10 of them, that’s not a good deal. With plates, I try and wait until I find them at least 75% off. Some of the best prices that I have found on plates are after Thanksgiving, but you can also look after Valentine’s Day.

How do you save money on paper products?

Category: Budget Saving Tips

Meijer 2/7 Budget Saving Deals

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Post Classic Raisin Bran, 20 oz $1.69
Use $2.00/1 printable coupon (when you register for newsletter)
Final price FREE after coupon – great charity donation!

Heluva French Onion or Bacon Horseradish Dip, 12 oz $0.99 (price drop through Feb 28) Use $0.75/1 coupon (from 1-24 SS)
Final price $0.24 after coupon

Dannon Yogurt, 6 oz cups $0.40
-$1.00/6 printable coupon, $0.75/6 printable coupon or $0.60/6 coupon (from 1-3 SS#1)
Final price $0.26-0.30 each when you buy 6 with coupon

Breakstone’s Sour Cream, 16 oz $1.29
Use $0.55/1 coupon (from 1-24 SS)
Final price $0.74 after coupon

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Category: Grocery Stores, Meijer

Kroger 2/7 Budget Saving Deals

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Thanks so much to Clipper Girls Saving Spot for this week’s budget saving Kroger deals! If you are new to couponing, check out my Couponing for Beginners post here.

Daytona Mega Sale

Purchase 10 participating products and receive $3 off instantly at the register:

Sale Price/Discount Price

$1.99/$1.69

Betty Crocker Muffin or Brownie Mix
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix printable
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix printable
$0.50/1 Betty Crocker or Fiber One Box Muffin Mix printable
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes printable
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes printable
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Box Supreme Brownie Mixes printable
$0.75/2 Betty Crocker Supreme Brownie Mix, exp. 4-3-10 (GM 02/07/10)
$0.69 ea. after coupons and discount!
Country Crock Margarine (45 oz.)
$0.55/1 Country Crock Product printable (IE) or printable (FF)
$0.50/1 Country Crock Calcium Plus Vitamin D printable
$0.40/1 Country Crock Spread, exp. 2-28-10 (RP 01/31/10)
As low as $0.69 ea. after coupons and discount!

$2.49/$2.19

Pillsbury Refrigerated Ready To Bake or Simply Cookie Dough
$1/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough printable
$0.55/1 Pillsbury Simply… Refrigerated Cookie Dough, exp. 2-13-10 (SS 11/22/09)
$0.55/1 Pillsbury Simply… Refrigerated Cookie Dough, exp. 2-27-10 (SS 12/6/09)
$1/1 Pillsbury Simply… Refrigerated Cookie Dough, exp. 3-6-10 (GM 12/13/09)
***More Pillbury Cookie Dough coupons!
As low as $1.64 ea. after coupons and discount!

Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent (24-32 loads)
$0.35/1 Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, exp. 2-20-10 (RP 01/10/10)
$1.49 ea. after coupons and discount!

$6.99/$6.69

Bounty Paper Towels (6 Big or 8 Regular Rolls)
$0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towel or Napkins, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10)
$2/1 Bounty Paper Towels via Upromise Deposit
$4.19 ea. after coupons, Upromise Deposit and discount!

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Category: Grocery Stores, Kroger

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