What a day of coupon shopping. Since it is the last day for Aug coupons, Drew and I hit the stores early this morning. Some of the bargains we found after coupons were...
At the Dollar General ....
7 Brut Deodorants FREE...
6 Degree deodorants for 50cents each.
At Walmart I scored...
4 boxes Curad bandages for 47cents each...
9 small boxes of Kotex U Liners at 22cents each...
7 Olay body wash trial size for 97cents and had coupon to get a free shave cream with each.... so got 7 FREE cans of shaving cream...
6 kids crest tooth paste for 47cents each...
2 FREE Axe Shower Gels
1 FREE 12 oz Pantene Shampoo
1FREE 12oz Pantene Conditioner
And what was your savings this week so far???
CAMP NEAAL
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Cookie
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Yesterday
Yesterday, Drew spent the day over helping DC, one of our rabbits died from the heat even with ice bottles in her cage, and we bought a bottle baby nanny goat who is 2 wks old today and her new name is Cookie. Drew is over helping DC again, Sam is taking a nap, Johnny is still in bed and I am getting ready to go buy a paper and check in with our coupon group at 1.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Medicine shortages
This is scarey and a good reminder that we need to be storing medication as well as Food, Water and other survival supplies. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/health/policy/20drug.html?_r=2&hp
Drew's new truck
Drew is thrilled with his new 1968 Dodge Camper Special Pickup. I will post pics later today when he gets home with it.
Friday, August 19, 2011
LIFE IS GOOD
Everytime I sit in our hottub, watching my critters, enjoying my hubby, my friends and admiring the views all over our very own property... I wonder how life could get any better than it is! Tell us why your life is GOOD! MsDawn
TRUCKS
Goodmorning, Wed we sold our 1990 ford pick up so we could buy a get this... 1968 Dodge pickup for Drew to restore. It has some rust but runs really well. SOOO sold our truck and went to buy the new truck yesterday and the guy can't find the title. SOOO we went to tax office to apply for a new title and they said the seller has to send away for one. GRRRR, got a bill of sale and brought the new truck home. Wish us luck. I will post pics on my blog tonight when we get home from town.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Lost 2 peeps, silkies, turkeys and guineas growing like crazy
Company this weekend!
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| MsDawn & Drew |
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| MsDawn, BooBoo, Heidi, Shelly, Samantha |
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| MsDawn,Sam,Heidi,Drew,Shelly,Treasure,Alex |
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| PittGrill Munch 8/13/11 |
Food Storage $20 wk plan
I found this on another thread.
For those that have asked me how to get started storing food on a budget...this was posted in another group I belong to.
For every animal that dies in a shelter...a human, somewhere, is responsible for its death.
Are you part of the problem, or part of the solution? Please have your pets spayed or neutered!
$20.00 WEEKLY FOOD STORAGE PLAN #1
#2
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Here are the first 26 weeks of the plan, all at once. I originally created this list for Y2K. You know that prices have gone up, so you would have to make adjustments accordingly.
WEEK ONE
5 lbs sugar $2.00
3 lbs. Crisco $3.00
5 lbs. flour $2.00
5 lbs. rice $2.00
6 cans tuna $2.00
5 lbs. beans $3.00
3 cans spaghetti sauce $3.00
5 lbs spaghetti $3.00
WEEK TWO
1 box oatmeal $3.00
5 lbs lentils $2.00
3 boxes saltines $3.00
1 case ramen noodles $2.50
1 can baking powder $1.50
1 can coffee $4.00
5 cans condensed milk $4.00
WEEK THREE
10 lbs. complete pancake mix $5.00
1 gallon pancake syrup $5.00
12 cans cream of chicken or mushroom soup $6.00
2 canned hams $4.00
WEEK FOUR
beef bullion cubes $4.00
Chicken bullion cubes $4.00
Granulated garlic $4.00
Black pepper $4.00
8# brown sugar $4.00
WEEK FIVE
1 #10 can instant potatoes $3.00
6 boxes Little Debbie snacks $6.00
20 lbs chicken @ .49 lb. to home can
2 boxes salt $1.20
WEEK SIX
10# 15% fat (or less) hamburger to can $20.00
WEEK SEVEN
20 cans Progresso or other ‘no water added’ soup $19.80
WEEK EIGHT
two cans coffee $8.00
1 container poultry gravy mix $4.00
1 container brown gravy mix $4.00
2 canned hams $4.00
WEEK NINE
1 box powdered milk $16.00
1 box tea bags $4.00
WEEK TEN
10 boxes breakfast cereal $20.00
WEEK ELEVEN
25 lbs. Sugar $9.00
25 lbs. Flour $5.00
25 lbs. Beans $6.00
WEEK TWELVE
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $10.00
10 lbs. Chicken quarters for canning $9.90
WEEK THIRTEEN
12 cans spinach $6.00
12 cans peas $6.00
12 cans green beans $6.00
2 cans spaghetti sauce $2.00
WEEK FOURTEEN
1 grow light
assorted seeds
WEEK FIFTEEN
12 cans mixed vegetables $9.00
1 #10 can instant potatoes $3.00
4 canned hams $8.00
WEEK SIXTEEN
1 carton dehydrated hash browns $5.00
12 cans diced tomatoes $6.00
12 cans whole kernel corn $6.00
6 rolls 25 sf. aluminum foil $3.00
WEEK SEVENTEEN
1 #10 can sliced peaches $3.00
1 #10 can sliced apples $3.00
1 #10 can fruit cocktail $3.00
1 #10 can applesauce $3.00
12 cans mushrooms pieces $6.00
2 cans pink salmon $2.00
WEEK EIGHTEEN
16 rolls paper towels $11.00
9 boxes tissue $9.00
WEEK NINETEEN
25 lbs. sugar $9.00
25 lbs. beans $6.00
Large box of Bisquick $5.00
WEEK TWENTY
1 #10 can of cocoa powder $5.00
10 cans refried beans $8.00
10 cans of tuna $5.00
2 - 100 ct packs of paper plates $2.00
WEEK TWENTY-ONE
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $11.00
6 cans spaghetti sauce $6.00
6 lbs of spaghetti $3.00
WEEK TWENTY-TWO
assorted sauces & condiments, 1 of each;
hot sauce
soy sauce
worcestershire sauce
teriyaki sauce
liquid smoke
gravy master
ketchup
mustard
mayo
WEEK TWENTY-THREE
assorted condiments, continued;
pickle relish
olives
pickles
salad dressings
WEEK TWENTY-FOUR
4 cans pink salmon $4.00
3 lbs Crisco shortening $3.00
5 lbs rice $2.00
12 boxes of asst cake mix $9.60
WEEK TWENTY-FIVE
2 lb pk pecan halves $6.00
2 lb pk walnut halves $6.00
12 cans pork & beans $6.00
WEEK TWENTY-SIX
10 lb bag of chocolate chips $9.00
2 cases ramen noodles $5.00
30 packs of kool-aid $3.00
6 lbs of pasta $3.00
Nana
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing? I meant that.
Keep using My name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer.
Tell the kids I love them.
-God
That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing? I meant that.
Keep using My name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer.
Tell the kids I love them.
-God
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WEEKS 27 THRU 52
WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN
5 lbs sugar $2.00
3 cans pink salmon $3.00
5 lbs. flour $2.00
5 lbs. rice $2.00
6 cans tuna $2.00
5 lbs. pinto or kidney beans for
chili to home can $3.00
3 cans spaghetti sauce $3.00
5 lbs spaghetti $3.00
WEEK TWENTY-EIGHT
1 box oatmeal $3.00
1 bottle canola oil $2.00
3 boxes saltines $3.00
1 lg. pkg. egg noodles $2.50
1 can baking powder $1.50
1 can coffee $4.00
5 cans evaporated milk $4.00
WEEK TWENTY-NINE
1 gal. vinegar $3.00
5# split peas $3.00
1 can Nestle’s Quick $3.00
20 lbs chicken @ .49 lb. to home can
2 boxes salt $1.00
WEEK THIRTY
10# 15% fat (or less) hamburger to make chili to home can $20.00
WEEK THIRTY-ONE
16 cans Progresso or other ‘no water added’ soup $16.00
2 boxes salt $1.00
1 can Nestle’s Quick $3.00
WEEK THIRTY-TWO
2 cans coffee $8.00
1 bottle olive oil $6.00
1 box 48 apple cider drink mix $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-THREE
1 box powdered milk $16.00
1 box tea bags $4.00
WEEK THIRTY-FOUR
25 lbs. Sugar $9.00
25 lbs. Flour $5.00
25 lbs. Beans $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-FIVE
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $10.00
10 lbs. Chicken quarters for canning $9.90
WEEK THIRTY-SIX
5 # stew beef to can $15.00
10 cans tuna $5.00
WEEK THIRTY-SEVEN
25 # rice $10.00
2 canned hams $4.00
6 cans salmon $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-EIGHT
12 cans spinach $6.00
12 cans peas $6.00
12 cans green beans $6.00
2 cans spaghetti sauce $2.00
WEEK THIRTY-NINE
12 cans mixed vegetables $9.00
1 #10 can instant potatoes $3.00
4 canned hams $8.00
WEEK FORTY
1 bone-in ham to can $8.00
12 cans diced tomatoes $6.00
12 cans whole kernel corn $6.00
WEEK FORTY-ONE
1 box powdered milk $16.00
1 3 pk cornstarch $4.00
WEEK FORTY-TWO
1 #10 can sliced peaches $3.00
1 #10 can sliced apples $3.00
1 #10 can fruit cocktail $3.00
1 #10 can applesauce $3.00
12 cans mushrooms pieces $6.00
2 cans pink salmon $2.00
WEEK FORTY-THREE
25 lbs. sugar $9.00
25 lbs. beans $6.00
large box of Bisquick $5.00
WEEK FORTY-FOUR
16 rolls paper towels $11.00
4 boxes asst. hot cereal $9.00
WEEK FORTY-FIVE
1 #10 can of cocoa powder $5.00
10 cans refried beans $8.00
10 cans of tuna $5.00
4 # brown sugar $2.00
WEEK FORTY-SIX
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $11.00
6 cans spaghetti sauce $6.00
6 lbs of spaghetti $3.00
WEEK FORTY-SEVEN
1 large jar peanut butter $4.00
1 can Tang instant drink mix $4.00
6 boxes cake mix $6.00
2 jars jelly or jam $6.00
WEEK FORTY-EIGHT
8 boxes breakfast cereal $16.00
1 can or jar honey $4.00
WEEK FORTY-NINE
20 cans tuna $10.00
16 rolls paper towels $10.00
WEEK FIFTY
1 large jar peanut butter $4.00
2 jars jelly or jam $6.00
5- 100 ct. paper plates $5.00
10 # powdered sugar $5.00
WEEK FIFTY-ONE
6 cans spam or luncheon loaf $9.00
10 # box baking soda $3.00
large pkg. or jar yeast $8.00
WEEK FIFTY-TWO
baking powder $1.50
2 jars or cans honey $8.50
12 cans evaporated milk $9.60
WEEK TWENTY-SEVEN
5 lbs sugar $2.00
3 cans pink salmon $3.00
5 lbs. flour $2.00
5 lbs. rice $2.00
6 cans tuna $2.00
5 lbs. pinto or kidney beans for
chili to home can $3.00
3 cans spaghetti sauce $3.00
5 lbs spaghetti $3.00
WEEK TWENTY-EIGHT
1 box oatmeal $3.00
1 bottle canola oil $2.00
3 boxes saltines $3.00
1 lg. pkg. egg noodles $2.50
1 can baking powder $1.50
1 can coffee $4.00
5 cans evaporated milk $4.00
WEEK TWENTY-NINE
1 gal. vinegar $3.00
5# split peas $3.00
1 can Nestle’s Quick $3.00
20 lbs chicken @ .49 lb. to home can
2 boxes salt $1.00
WEEK THIRTY
10# 15% fat (or less) hamburger to make chili to home can $20.00
WEEK THIRTY-ONE
16 cans Progresso or other ‘no water added’ soup $16.00
2 boxes salt $1.00
1 can Nestle’s Quick $3.00
WEEK THIRTY-TWO
2 cans coffee $8.00
1 bottle olive oil $6.00
1 box 48 apple cider drink mix $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-THREE
1 box powdered milk $16.00
1 box tea bags $4.00
WEEK THIRTY-FOUR
25 lbs. Sugar $9.00
25 lbs. Flour $5.00
25 lbs. Beans $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-FIVE
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $10.00
10 lbs. Chicken quarters for canning $9.90
WEEK THIRTY-SIX
5 # stew beef to can $15.00
10 cans tuna $5.00
WEEK THIRTY-SEVEN
25 # rice $10.00
2 canned hams $4.00
6 cans salmon $6.00
WEEK THIRTY-EIGHT
12 cans spinach $6.00
12 cans peas $6.00
12 cans green beans $6.00
2 cans spaghetti sauce $2.00
WEEK THIRTY-NINE
12 cans mixed vegetables $9.00
1 #10 can instant potatoes $3.00
4 canned hams $8.00
WEEK FORTY
1 bone-in ham to can $8.00
12 cans diced tomatoes $6.00
12 cans whole kernel corn $6.00
WEEK FORTY-ONE
1 box powdered milk $16.00
1 3 pk cornstarch $4.00
WEEK FORTY-TWO
1 #10 can sliced peaches $3.00
1 #10 can sliced apples $3.00
1 #10 can fruit cocktail $3.00
1 #10 can applesauce $3.00
12 cans mushrooms pieces $6.00
2 cans pink salmon $2.00
WEEK FORTY-THREE
25 lbs. sugar $9.00
25 lbs. beans $6.00
large box of Bisquick $5.00
WEEK FORTY-FOUR
16 rolls paper towels $11.00
4 boxes asst. hot cereal $9.00
WEEK FORTY-FIVE
1 #10 can of cocoa powder $5.00
10 cans refried beans $8.00
10 cans of tuna $5.00
4 # brown sugar $2.00
WEEK FORTY-SIX
36 pack dbl. rolls toilet paper $11.00
6 cans spaghetti sauce $6.00
6 lbs of spaghetti $3.00
WEEK FORTY-SEVEN
1 large jar peanut butter $4.00
1 can Tang instant drink mix $4.00
6 boxes cake mix $6.00
2 jars jelly or jam $6.00
WEEK FORTY-EIGHT
8 boxes breakfast cereal $16.00
1 can or jar honey $4.00
WEEK FORTY-NINE
20 cans tuna $10.00
16 rolls paper towels $10.00
WEEK FIFTY
1 large jar peanut butter $4.00
2 jars jelly or jam $6.00
5- 100 ct. paper plates $5.00
10 # powdered sugar $5.00
WEEK FIFTY-ONE
6 cans spam or luncheon loaf $9.00
10 # box baking soda $3.00
large pkg. or jar yeast $8.00
WEEK FIFTY-TWO
baking powder $1.50
2 jars or cans honey $8.50
12 cans evaporated milk $9.60
Nana
The economy
How do you feel about our economy these days? I personally believe we are in a severe recession and things could be heading towards another depression. I am wondering how this is effecting my members. I honestly believe the only way to survive these bad times is to help each other. With the price of gas, the drought & lack of hay in TX, food prices climbing, unemployment still sky high, I fear things are gonna keep getting worse. Some of my out of state rescue groups are asking for donations to help get hay to starving Texas livestock, <which I believe is gonna push meat prices over the top>. How is everyone doing? How is the economy effecting you? What are you doing to fight it?
We limit our trips anywhere and when we have to go to town we combine errands.
We shop early morning to beat the heat and get the clearance meats and other clearance foods at Walmart and Kroger.
We shop with coupons...matching good coupons with sales.
We tried the garden but that didn't work so well.
We clean the AC frequently to save on energy.
We line dry some of our laundry to cut down on using the dryer.
We use the toaster oven more then our elec stove to save on more electricity.
We were having fresh eggs til our chickens were killed.
We hope to have a baby goat soon which will mean goat milk, and home made cheese & butter.
We qualify to go to the food pantrys in town so we do. <REMEMBER, pride will NOT feed your family, if you qualify and need it - USE IT! Dial 1211 to find one near you>
We buy most clothing and household items at yardsales and thrift stores.
Other tips you might use....
Take a limited time shower instead of a bath to save water.
Don't run the dishwasher without a full load.
Install water saver heads in your shower/sink/tub.
Clothes that are only worn for a short time period can be hung outside to freshen instead of throwing them in the wash.
Shower with a friend!
Buy out of season clearance clothing.
Barter services and goods.
Trade clothing with a family member or friend to increase your wardrobe choices.
Turn up the AC and down the heater temps. A few degrees won't be that noticeable and will save energy.
Using elec blanket or mattress pad can enable you to lower the heat even more during the winter.
What tips can you add?
We limit our trips anywhere and when we have to go to town we combine errands.
We shop early morning to beat the heat and get the clearance meats and other clearance foods at Walmart and Kroger.
We shop with coupons...matching good coupons with sales.
We tried the garden but that didn't work so well.
We clean the AC frequently to save on energy.
We line dry some of our laundry to cut down on using the dryer.
We use the toaster oven more then our elec stove to save on more electricity.
We were having fresh eggs til our chickens were killed.
We hope to have a baby goat soon which will mean goat milk, and home made cheese & butter.
We qualify to go to the food pantrys in town so we do. <REMEMBER, pride will NOT feed your family, if you qualify and need it - USE IT! Dial 1211 to find one near you>
We buy most clothing and household items at yardsales and thrift stores.
Other tips you might use....
Take a limited time shower instead of a bath to save water.
Don't run the dishwasher without a full load.
Install water saver heads in your shower/sink/tub.
Clothes that are only worn for a short time period can be hung outside to freshen instead of throwing them in the wash.
Shower with a friend!
Buy out of season clearance clothing.
Barter services and goods.
Trade clothing with a family member or friend to increase your wardrobe choices.
Turn up the AC and down the heater temps. A few degrees won't be that noticeable and will save energy.
Using elec blanket or mattress pad can enable you to lower the heat even more during the winter.
What tips can you add?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Coffee Time
Drew is checking emails, Samantha is making breakfast for the three of us, Bobby and Johnny are still asleep, Chase & Cedric are filling waterbottles after having had their breakfast and I started laundry and am now enjoying my coffee.
Looks like another hot dry day in East TX and I am really worried about the drought and the stock market. We decided to let our friend Sheila sell the foal we were getting in Oct due to the drought and food & feed costs rising.
How is everyone else doing today? Any big plans for the weekend? We will be having our work day & picnic Sat and then our first Palestine Munch Sat night.
MsDawn
Looks like another hot dry day in East TX and I am really worried about the drought and the stock market. We decided to let our friend Sheila sell the foal we were getting in Oct due to the drought and food & feed costs rising.
How is everyone else doing today? Any big plans for the weekend? We will be having our work day & picnic Sat and then our first Palestine Munch Sat night.
MsDawn
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Yesterday, a day from hell.
First the baby chicks escaped and then Diesel died and then the suv left Samantha and I sit with a dead battery at Walmart and then David and I had to go to Karen and Asa's to get the yardsale stuff and then the truck wouldn't restart which I assume was from having to use it's battery to start the suv the last couple of days, And Karen and Asa didn't hear us at the door. GRRR Drew and Sam. had to come try and jump us, that didn't work so off to Crockett walmart and of course they were closed, then on to latexo walmart and then they didn't have the battery we needed. Got to bed around 2am and had to get up at 5am to try and do everything that should have been done last night for the adoption days today and we don't even know if the suv will start this morning. Wish me luck my friends.
Diesel
I can still barely stop crying long enough to write this. My precious Diesel died yesterday morning. It breaks my heart that his former mistress and her sons where coming to see him yesterday afternoon. How cruel can faith be? When will my heart stop breaking?
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