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Great New Coupons and Special Offers

Filed under Coupons, Deals by Penny on May 9, 2012 at 3:51 pm {no comments}

FREE Grocery Bag

For new customers, use coupon code FREEBAG to get a FREE grocery bag. Shop now. This offer expires May 31st. Offer does not include $4.99 for shipping.

NEW Coupons

GREAT Deal on Mommy Cards

Whether you need them for business or for creating contact cards for family and friends, you can get 250 for $10, including shipping! Make emergency information cards for teachers, sitters and daycare providers. Create networking cards for your next PTA meeting. Don’t miss out on this offer from Vistaprint.

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In the Hands of a Child Lapbook Review (& Giveaway)

Filed under Age Groups, Art, Crafts, Elementary, Homeschool, Kindergarten, Preschool, Subjects by Penny on May 9, 2012 at 12:00 pm {11 comments}

I was a lapbook drop-out. I loved the idea of putting together a folder with all the concepts my children were learning so they could use it as a review or to show off to relatives. Lapbooks appeared to be a great way to pull together a unit study and I love unit studies because [...]

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DuneCraft Butterfly Glamour Garden Review (& Giveaway)

Filed under Age Groups, Apologia Botany, Children, Elementary, Family, Garden, Home, Homeschool, Kindergarten, Preschool, Science, Subjects by Penny on May 9, 2012 at 7:00 am {18 comments}

I fell in love with DuneCraft when we first played with the Curious George Silly Squares. The fun we had was so tremendous that I contacted DuneCraft after the rest of their products and they very generously sent us a box full! I could have been selfish and kept them all to myself… I really [...]

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The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution Review (& Giveaway)

Filed under Behavior, Children, Cooking, Family, Picky Eater by Penny on May 8, 2012 at 12:00 pm {13 comments}

When I shared my love for Elizabeth Pantley’s book, The No Cry Sleep Solution, and how it helped us teach our children to sleep through the night, I had no idea that she might see my review. A couple of days after the post was published, I received a lovely email… from Elizabeth Pantley. You [...]

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FREE for Facebook Community Members

Filed under Clean Eating, Cooking, Freebies by Penny on May 7, 2012 at 10:00 am {no comments}

Now, you can download 12 Ways to Eat Healthy on a Budget for FREE when you LIKE our Facebook page. Just look for the “FREE GIFT” tab. Our Facebook community is very active and a great way to get to know other people just like you! We share recipes and tips, ideas and encouragement, troubles and [...]

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25+ Activities for a Road Trip with Kids

Filed under Behavior, Children, Family, Family Fun, Frugal Fun, Travel by Penny on May 7, 2012 at 7:00 am {no comments}

When you are small, time seems to drag. Put a little body in a car seat for a road trip and the Earth might just stop turning… or it will just appear that way to the little set of eyes glaring at you from the backseat. How do you keep the kids busy on a [...]

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Weekend Potluck: May 4th ~ May 6th

Filed under Cooking, Recipes by Penny on May 4, 2012 at 7:00 am {6 comments}

Last week, I was so blessed to be able to attend the Titus 2:1 Conference but I missed you guys SO MUCH. I still have not had time to really get a good look at all the amazing recipes from last week… The recipe with the most clicks was ~ Busy Day Chicken by 4 [...]

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Cooking 1X a Week ~ Meat for 11 Meals & Only $42

Filed under Batch Cooking, Beef, Cooking, Grilled, Main Dishes, Menu Planning, Recipes by Penny on May 3, 2012 at 6:00 pm {20 comments}

HEADS UP ~ This is not a Vegetarian’s Guide to Power Cooking. I went to Winn Dixie with a $10 off $40 purchase in my hand and headed to the meat department. Anytime I am blessed with one of these coupons, I take that opportunity to stock my freezer. Here is what I bought: 3 [...]

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