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Today, I got a surprise from CVS in the mail. At first, I thought it was just a thick packet of advertisements or maybe even coupons. Since I like to shop at CVS from time to time and get their good deals on certain things, I opened the envelope to see what was inside. Much to my surprise, a folded-up shopping bag was inside. In their efforts to support the “Green” cause, they mailed us a reuseable shopping bag that even has a tiny little slot on the outside in which they thoughtfully put a copy of our current CVS card. I don’t have to hunt for my CVS card now…they can just scan it through the clear pocket on the outside of my bag. There’s even a pocket to hold coupons. How cool is that!!
When I was a child growing up, layaway was very common. If people didn’t have the money up front, that’s how people bought their items they wanted to purchase. And that was really a very sound way to budget for gifts and other needs. Instead of getting into debt, the payments were made on a timely schedule and then the item was taken home when the final payment was made.
Now, Sears is once again offering Sears Layaway to make it convenient for their customers. This is a great way to save money and not have to pay any interest. All that is needed is either a $15 down payment or 20% down, whichever is greater. The layaway offer doesn’t apply to certain items such as home electronics or appliances, but it does apply to many things.
I can imagine putting some clothing items on layaway for our son and Baby J and even possibly our newest grandbaby who is due in April of next year. (I have fun shopping for baby clothes for our grandbaby who is now fifteen months old.)
I can also imagine looking in the kitchen section for our daughter. She enjoys cooking and using things in the kitchen that make the job easier or some dish for serving a special recipe. My husband and son-in-law would enjoy some type of tool. I know my husband has many Sears tools in his big, red tool chest in the garage. And our son-in-law has a tool chest, too. There are many things to choose from to make a wish come true!
Val from Fun, Crafts and Recipes has a Thanksgiving Theme this week:
#1. Stuffing. Boxed or from scratch?
My favorite stuffing was my mother’s made-from-scratch dressing. My family likes Stove Top a lot, so that’s what I usually fix.
#2. If you were served the perfect Thanksgiving dinner what would it be?
Turkey, my mother’s dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, homemade mashed potatoes, Michelle’s Holiday Sweet Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, deviled eggs, celery sticks, green & black olives, fresh fruit salad, my grandmother’s homemade rolls, & pumpkin pie with real whipped cream on top. And iced tea to drink. (I’m ready to eat!)
#3. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving leftover?
All of the leftovers! 🙂
#4. Share a recipe using turkey.
Here’s a recipe I want to try: Campbell’s Country Turkey Casserole
This is a great way to put leftover turkey to great use!
INGREDIENTS:
Mix soups, milk, thyme, pepper, vegetables and turkey in 3-quart casserole dish. Top with stuffing.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot.
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Easy Marshmallow Frosting! Sometimes things get so crazy and hectic that we need something quick and easy in the kitchen that won’t take much time. Especially with the holidays coming up, many will be on a time crunch. Here’s an idea for frosting cupcakes that takes only a minute:
I know someone who bought a car (new to them but actually a used car) a few months ago. There were so many things to see about after purchasing the vehicle such as getting the title transfer, arranging for auto insurance, making sure the inspection sticker was up to date, and also checking things out to make sure everything worked correctly. When someone is budgeting for buying a car, they need to take into account all of the expenses involved after purchasing the vehicle.
Pat, my friend over at Garden of Praise, has some great ideas on How to Feed Your Family for Less. She has ideas on how to save money as well as recipes. With the high cost of gasoline the past few months eating away at savings and now Christmas just around the corner, a lot of people are on a tight budget. Every little bit we can save helps!
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They have a great variety of cards from which to choose, and the neat thing is their great offers which they have right now. For example, you can order Holiday Folded Cards which are regularly $13.99 for $6.99, their Holiday 4″ x 8″ Photo Cards which are regularly $8.99 for $4.49, and their Foil-Accented Cards which are regularly $70.98 for $40.48, just to name a few of their savings!
Their Personalized Christmas Cards are a perfect way to add that special touch to your Christmas cards. Personalizing the cards makes them uniquely yours. And Vista Print makes it easy to customize your cards and get them just the way you want them.
Not only do they offer Christmas cards, but they also have business cards, calendars, cards, notes, stationery, invitations, announcements, labels, and rubber stamps. They offer special services such as the customer being able to upload their own design. They also offer caricature designs for families, even with the family pet if it’s considered part of the family!
They can truly personalize your Christmas cards for you!
Now that our daughter and s-i-l are expecting their second baby next April, I find myself noticing baby clothes even more. They are just so cute, especially the ones for the little babies. I was the same way with Baby J when they were expecting him and still am to a certain degree with his clothes. But now I’m noticing the little, bitty clothes again. So fun! 🙂
I was not sure what tactical pants were, and I wanted to find out. Any wife or mother of someone in law enforcement or the military knows what these type of pants are. Did that give you a big clue if you didn’t know either?
If you look online, Operator Tactical Pants has a great price on these pants, and their NEW ones are loaded with features and lots of pockets. They cut out the middle man and are able to offer these at a low price. By the way, they sold over 3,000 pairs in 15 days!
So, if you didn’t know what tactical pants were either, now we know!