Using Coupons

I haven't clipped coupons on a regular basis in many years.  So I have been trying to use coupons lately.  At first I looked at it like a job, spent hours looking at ads and cutting out the coupons.  With that being said I only did it a couple of times in May and thought uugh I really don't enjoy doing this very much!

Saturday I had gone over to Lawton and had a few coupons with me and went into Walgreens.  I decided to treat couponing as a game to win money.  You know I was thinking can I save money and enjoy clipping coupons at the same time? The answer is yes!! 

Most of ya know I am NOT up to date on technology.. I actually figured out how to upload online coupons to my Walgreen card.  AMAZING!!  Had no ideal it was so super easy to do.  Although next time I will make sure to write down the coupon I uploaded to the card...lol 
That would have helped me a lot if I had done that simple task.  Once in the store I had no ideal what coupons I had available.

I ended up buying $47.42 worth of stuff for only $30.74.  My goal is to get better each time I shop with coupons.  I actually had a savings of 37%..not to bad at all!!

Happy 4th of July!!

Can you believe it's already July?  Today is the 4th of July!  Love celebrating our independence day. I had asked Mr. C.  if we could cookout today and of course he was all for it.  I went and bought enough stuff for a small army.  We had hot links, smoked sausage, hamburgers, steak and pork chops. I made baked beans, homemade potato salad and pea salad.  It was super delish!

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th of July!!

4 things Sunday

                                   4 Things

It is that time again! Haven't thought much about this week's goals.  I do know I want to shake things up a little.  So here we go...

1.   Start a personal journal.

2.    Cut 2 inches off of my hair and have it highlighted.

3.   Plan a small bbq for 4th of July

4.   Read a hardback book. (The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey)   I have been reading my books                 

       on my tablet.  

See I told you I had some new goals this Sunday!  Today I am going to have a lazy day.  I so need to get several pen pal letters wrote and a few envelopes of friendship books sent out!

Aunt Ginger 2014

This was taken driving thru Dallas Texas.. Aunt Kathy and I went to see Aunt Ginger and Uncle David.  We had a nice relaxing time. 

When we came home on Sunday we ran into a nice rain storm.  Was totally glad Aunt Kathy was doing the driving!! Going down to Houston Tx and coming home I was so surprised that we didn't have crazy traffic.  That made the trip so much better for us.  You know how small town drivers can be? Right?!?  I tend to think I  OWN all the road which I know isn't the truth.  Poor Luther gets in the car with me and holds on for dear life, he says I get behind the wheel of a car and turn into John Force racing team!! He is such a comedian sometimes.  I can't help that I tend to have a lead foot with a destination in mind when  I get in the car! LOL 

We were at Aunt Ginger's from June 19th thru June 22nd.  Again I have to say it was a great visit with her.  I always feel blessed to spend time with her.

Microwave Chocolate Brownie Mug Recipe

        Microwave Chocolate Brownie in a mug

             

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbs vegetable oil
• 2 Tbs water
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• dash salt
• 4 Tbs granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 Tbs all purpose flour

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a 12 oz coffee mug, add water, oil and vanilla. Whisk well.
2. Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
3. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. Center should be slightly molten. Careful not to overcook.
4. Enjoy with a spoon. Careful brownie will be hot.

 

 

Here's a recipe I got from Chow.com  http://www.chow.com/recipes/14253-microwave-chocolate-mug-brownie 

 

It looks easy to make and you know that is how I like to roll!!   I am thinking this would be a great surprise to make for a loved one. 

4 Things

                           FOUR THINGS 


It's time again for my weekly 4 Things list!!

Yes it does help me to get things done.  Before I get my list going let me tell you what  I accomplished this past week.  I got my 5 letters wrote, had a garage sale and made some extra money, cleaned out back of my car and am in the ongoing process to work on my finances.  Oh I almost forgot I took a truck and car full of stuff to Goodwill (including the entertainment center.) Wow it feels good to be letting go of old and useless clutter!  It's a work in progress but am so ready to get my house back in order.

Here's my list:

1.    Write 5 pen pal letters 
2.    Drink a gallon of water a day
3.    Get new set of nails
4.    Have lunch with my friend Cherrie

The hardest thing on this list will be drinking the gallon of water.  When I drink water I can tell the difference in how I feel.  Would love to tell you I love water but I don't.

Everyone have a great week!  

Postcrossing

                                        I Love Postcards!!
 

I am a member of Postcrossing.com  and I love it!!  I have been a member for 1859 days!! Which is over 5 years.  I have sent out 174 postcards.  Most of them being international.  Start adding up the postage and wow its not a inexpensive hobby. 

Here's a few postcards I tend to send on a regular basis.  I am proud to be a Oklahoman so I do send out mostly tourist type postcards.

I think the children dressed in native American costumes.  I have had lots of request for this postcard.   I tend to do a lot of direct swaps with postcrossing friends. I like doing the one on one postcard trades. Seems a little more personal. 

Anyways go check this site out if you would like to receive random postcards from all over the world!