tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7684591192380036282024-03-02T02:50:19.777-05:00Brilliant MomsBrilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-7817847402656664032010-11-12T21:14:00.003-05:002010-11-12T21:18:55.347-05:00Friday Finals- Publix 11/12<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtoNLtQxyE962uIHggibc8q-VkfUmEwXA4701NATlP_zlyZ4HoSdhifJ1stirBaJvsB36f5Bh-cyRDp_KOGtmcBnrigdzhfq4alUszPvwtCJ3feHxoOJK5FlgF3ohEkAstiYlP_qss_Kd/s1600/IMG_3755.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538852835234260722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtoNLtQxyE962uIHggibc8q-VkfUmEwXA4701NATlP_zlyZ4HoSdhifJ1stirBaJvsB36f5Bh-cyRDp_KOGtmcBnrigdzhfq4alUszPvwtCJ3feHxoOJK5FlgF3ohEkAstiYlP_qss_Kd/s320/IMG_3755.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This was another GREAT week at Publix!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total: $123.29</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Saved: $91.94</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $31.35</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">For coupon match-ups and more Friday Finals go to </span><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/11/friday-finals-1112/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Southern Savers</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-38853313100072467532010-11-06T12:09:00.004-04:002010-11-06T12:18:52.309-04:00Harris Teeter and Publix 11/5<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjTtLpGYJqYIhQLUEMYSnYEg0PeFAQE3_s5A-MpbXD558MtRxnt3HRzX5j-ggkvhJ6hPj8_6wI8a2sjMoJWDfdHs8XgTeBp1NM8EDeptdb7NSTRhbjb6bvYpzs8zPPdz9zCuapSyAEoj0/s1600/IMG_3754.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536470177189669586" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizjTtLpGYJqYIhQLUEMYSnYEg0PeFAQE3_s5A-MpbXD558MtRxnt3HRzX5j-ggkvhJ6hPj8_6wI8a2sjMoJWDfdHs8XgTeBp1NM8EDeptdb7NSTRhbjb6bvYpzs8zPPdz9zCuapSyAEoj0/s320/IMG_3754.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I snagged alot of good deals at Harris Teeter and Publix this week!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Total for both stores: $159.87</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Saved with coupons and sales: $118.51</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Spent: $41.36</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">For coupon match-ups and more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/11/friday-finals-115-2/">Southern Savers</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-78293751181962213322010-10-29T19:31:00.004-04:002010-10-30T08:01:30.048-04:00Publix Shopping Trip 10/29<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-Q1m5ic8_xGiFsElx-PqWNu2z8DV0ZylJzz8ZhU_T82chXZYVLc8qXXJO5LmOf-Hp4mO-tk0ZO7hI_RxqrBV6BoL42SJLWkwtA2Yu2N1GPkkSqdx4yImjcQ2lkLYoJbMURnx1Mk3lOGa/s1600/IMG_3738.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533616247920902818" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-Q1m5ic8_xGiFsElx-PqWNu2z8DV0ZylJzz8ZhU_T82chXZYVLc8qXXJO5LmOf-Hp4mO-tk0ZO7hI_RxqrBV6BoL42SJLWkwtA2Yu2N1GPkkSqdx4yImjcQ2lkLYoJbMURnx1Mk3lOGa/s320/IMG_3738.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This was another great week at Publix. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total: $ 114.49</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Sales and coupons: $ 66.38</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $48.11</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I hope you all had a great week shopping!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">For coupon match-ups and more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/10/friday-finals-1029/">Southern Savers</a>!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-87452967004591837112010-10-23T08:28:00.002-04:002010-10-29T19:43:59.839-04:00Friday Finals 10/22<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvVKoBVscYcnAvirDIhhyPEfmFCv03q_COJwf5FXjoljlQg3lnLG5OSPO_u8B30OfdQGGqVCmcHA5zi4qm7XzuT24VOiP1UG_htbSPNEASGzADnY3R-o0Vhe2xclvwMFN7-wy3zRerMqm/s1600/IMG_3726.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531217718999832674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnvVKoBVscYcnAvirDIhhyPEfmFCv03q_COJwf5FXjoljlQg3lnLG5OSPO_u8B30OfdQGGqVCmcHA5zi4qm7XzuT24VOiP1UG_htbSPNEASGzADnY3R-o0Vhe2xclvwMFN7-wy3zRerMqm/s320/IMG_3726.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">It was another great week at Publix! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Total: $117.97</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Saved with sales and coupons: $70.08</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $47.89</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Did you save money this week using coupons and sales?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">For coupon match-ups and more Friday Finals go to </span><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/10/friday-finals-1022/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Southern Savers</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></p>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-20252782289244975282010-10-16T12:00:00.000-04:002010-10-16T12:00:02.104-04:00Clipping for College Update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftTqPE8Vsp-zY4rGCy24G7YYNEHx8yoKHsl3dWggqoxKnYiGswOykFoqmUwvWZTXzG1eTNzR4p9kmLCBYRYGK4sq8o3oMnaiW3ROxsYscM4v_IjTIlUUpALLTbZBrTHHkplnT2PoXmXqG/s1600/coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528422159435997842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhftTqPE8Vsp-zY4rGCy24G7YYNEHx8yoKHsl3dWggqoxKnYiGswOykFoqmUwvWZTXzG1eTNzR4p9kmLCBYRYGK4sq8o3oMnaiW3ROxsYscM4v_IjTIlUUpALLTbZBrTHHkplnT2PoXmXqG/s320/coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I have been super busy <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/search/label/Clipping%20for%20College">clipping coupons</a>. Over the last 3 weeks, I have saved $257.55!!! Have you been saving money with coupons?</span></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </p>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-3336287836042990992010-10-15T19:32:00.004-04:002010-10-16T08:17:55.137-04:00Friday Finals Bi-Lo 10/15<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLy1t2-7ifsvs_54vUPeoyfpxKkdysoKmrrp7YvMCFV8tu9CnVfyNamscV79cfWSdjFu0uWZh707fhzBP3krC4FnZzMeJwJ29cZlYe4NQtazqaIEw12yRMrY8tQhjnPxN-H4IVHJoUTWn/s1600/IMG_3697.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528420282754889410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLy1t2-7ifsvs_54vUPeoyfpxKkdysoKmrrp7YvMCFV8tu9CnVfyNamscV79cfWSdjFu0uWZh707fhzBP3krC4FnZzMeJwJ29cZlYe4NQtazqaIEw12yRMrY8tQhjnPxN-H4IVHJoUTWn/s320/IMG_3697.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">I grabbed some great deals at Bi-Lo on Monday!</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Total: $80.88</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Coupon Savings: $30.81</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $18:70</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanks </span><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Southern Savers </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">for the coupon match-ups! For more Friday Finals click <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/10/friday-finals-1015/">here</a>.</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">Check out my <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/search/label/Clipping%20for%20College">Clipping for College </a>success!</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></p>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-91097559722842271492010-10-08T22:16:00.002-04:002010-10-08T22:21:41.278-04:00Friday Finals 10/8<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwYwq6ciiyhk2owRrUUvQovh-FrQl2xe-OXO2yObcl5aZ9dYUKArDk7HTPAX9LYKCft1DpQciq8p2iJJNy9n5BsT4Sy7MRPv_BDrE-G5Sp0YTJN9e_g5sUgaH7-Z4C9Jo3tfda6vl5Iy6/s1600/IMG_3651.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525865000940811986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSwYwq6ciiyhk2owRrUUvQovh-FrQl2xe-OXO2yObcl5aZ9dYUKArDk7HTPAX9LYKCft1DpQciq8p2iJJNy9n5BsT4Sy7MRPv_BDrE-G5Sp0YTJN9e_g5sUgaH7-Z4C9Jo3tfda6vl5Iy6/s320/IMG_3651.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This was a good week at Publix!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Saved with sales and coupons: $46.33</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $10.04</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">For more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/10/friday-finals-108/">Southern Savers</a>! Thanks Southern Savers for the coupon match-ups!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-88365214128738729672010-09-25T19:42:00.004-04:002010-09-25T19:58:13.724-04:00Clipping for College Week Nine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS4nGlCvUU3SheII7zof7AHFRP2GxjK8lLW4eyVA2mGFQGqv_DXKcQATc3oYzVrwR3hMkbxNSGhI8L4NAF3zsPJxcfeXTDGtZmkfWoraYB6r2vVQw5P7MLBrA9PH0ZH_qaxxCA1kKm7DJ/s1600/coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521004235669144546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS4nGlCvUU3SheII7zof7AHFRP2GxjK8lLW4eyVA2mGFQGqv_DXKcQATc3oYzVrwR3hMkbxNSGhI8L4NAF3zsPJxcfeXTDGtZmkfWoraYB6r2vVQw5P7MLBrA9PH0ZH_qaxxCA1kKm7DJ/s320/coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I used lots of coupons this week and some of my rebates came in the mail!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Coupons used:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rite Aid: $26.50</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">August Rite Aid Single Check Rebate check: $22.66</span></div><br /><div><a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2010/09/friday-final-924.html"><span style="font-family:arial;">Publix trip #2</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">: $37.78</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Publix trip #1: $20</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Procter and Gamble Rebate check: $10</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total coupons Clipped for College this week: $116.94</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Did you save money using coupons this week?</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-71732836400659491072010-09-25T08:37:00.004-04:002010-09-25T08:55:30.668-04:00Friday Finals - 9/24<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMSxtEsZNeIY4MY7tPp2U0ZhT6oqA_JmTIGcyK6UlfSHH35Sp2nmQmRWMHzqRIslASDPepDoy-GG1iHDa7F9YJHL1EjwCXCHsoUmgQmUjyEpXE-jwot-2Q5XNhUw8rVibKLa7FMuDMg2y/s1600/IMG_3639.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520830388937977842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKMSxtEsZNeIY4MY7tPp2U0ZhT6oqA_JmTIGcyK6UlfSHH35Sp2nmQmRWMHzqRIslASDPepDoy-GG1iHDa7F9YJHL1EjwCXCHsoUmgQmUjyEpXE-jwot-2Q5XNhUw8rVibKLa7FMuDMg2y/s320/IMG_3639.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">This was a great week at Publix! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Total before sales and coupons: $123.35</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $44.24</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">I will send in for the Mayfield Ice Cream rebate for: $5.49</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Coupons used: $37.78</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanks to Southern Savers for the coupon match- ups. For more Friday Finals click </span><a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/09/friday-finals-25/"><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Check out my </span><a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/search/label/Clipping%20for%20College"><span style="font-family:arial;">Clipping for College </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">progress.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></p>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-74029761701990737592010-09-18T22:13:00.003-04:002010-09-25T08:54:20.887-04:00Clipping for College Week Eight<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnVh2xLzHEvUYwW2bHIIFp3jE8isAj8npNg9raFeHHOyhXFRVA9GI3ZmR5WbIKDp6yDophUuQcs2FVgw5lPLrvWFWUz9OHTcNOj7Q0EQPwA9AWmfrwVrAFkSE0Zqa_x8SGHuH7Eqv2Xor/s1600/coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518442592792675250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWnVh2xLzHEvUYwW2bHIIFp3jE8isAj8npNg9raFeHHOyhXFRVA9GI3ZmR5WbIKDp6yDophUuQcs2FVgw5lPLrvWFWUz9OHTcNOj7Q0EQPwA9AWmfrwVrAFkSE0Zqa_x8SGHuH7Eqv2Xor/s320/coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">This was a vacation week for us, but I was able to squeeze in a trip to Rite Aid to get a great deal on a couple of boxes of Pampers. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Coupons used at Rite Aid: $33.99</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">Have a great weekend!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></p>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-13915654194283513382010-09-12T00:01:00.002-04:002010-09-12T00:01:00.132-04:00Happy Sunday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxOM_9H_9-UzmrLPu1FTWYyr_6HUp99WwZ-CM3HkWtcipn_AU2CC9MWFWet_3r7E4rP3MCSWspryEshiyCBfDWNDatGUb8Yr4bwXCUTYK3myeJg3seWPnfSXeTh9vg6vYPYRhNE9XyhuJ/s1600/IMG_2609.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512490871701960546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxOM_9H_9-UzmrLPu1FTWYyr_6HUp99WwZ-CM3HkWtcipn_AU2CC9MWFWet_3r7E4rP3MCSWspryEshiyCBfDWNDatGUb8Yr4bwXCUTYK3myeJg3seWPnfSXeTh9vg6vYPYRhNE9XyhuJ/s400/IMG_2609.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Psalms 145:8 NIV</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-35213893891952892232010-09-11T14:35:00.002-04:002010-09-25T08:54:20.888-04:00Clipping for College Week Seven<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmcOWXJ3vN9-uDqtNLxwQ1R3k2XVCtoQVQrjooyt8mD5Crn8II9GIFQLz0v6UtD4KeEafjA1MWMpg6eDA3DaV-DkawLBvmB7qL8PaZexxizLsqhRCd_WowKQcDnMXcMXhP5e37cMhmcHk/s1600/coupon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515727203799355378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmcOWXJ3vN9-uDqtNLxwQ1R3k2XVCtoQVQrjooyt8mD5Crn8II9GIFQLz0v6UtD4KeEafjA1MWMpg6eDA3DaV-DkawLBvmB7qL8PaZexxizLsqhRCd_WowKQcDnMXcMXhP5e37cMhmcHk/s320/coupon.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This week I clipped and used $20.99 in coupons.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">CVS: $10.99</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Publix: $10.00</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">How much money did you save using coupons this week?</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-57912875284584295792010-09-11T08:00:00.000-04:002010-09-11T09:01:36.158-04:00Friday Finals- Food Lion<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFM1pcKNzwyQ0C8tsCb3-nGqt-5zJcskT8m_N-pNPJw-7a6hr8XA0EZwttjopiXsAyGbPlyt4CNBZ21XhF-s2NLOEYTW1k3tRmcnAFCGOsMiS7U9Idh_eMBsnW6E4-VLUQUNHV-yj6mzi/s1600/IMG_3584.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515636090013842402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfFM1pcKNzwyQ0C8tsCb3-nGqt-5zJcskT8m_N-pNPJw-7a6hr8XA0EZwttjopiXsAyGbPlyt4CNBZ21XhF-s2NLOEYTW1k3tRmcnAFCGOsMiS7U9Idh_eMBsnW6E4-VLUQUNHV-yj6mzi/s320/IMG_3584.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Okay, I am not a regular Food Lion shopper, but this week I had to stop by and get a great deal! Fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts were on sale for $1.77/ lb. I bought almost 34 lbs of chicken breasts. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $60.05</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Saved: $74.24</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I love getting a good deal on meat! I know it seems a little crazy to purchase that much meat at one time, but we have lots of uses for it. I need to make <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2010/09/baby-food-chicken-and-rice-recipe.html">chicken and rice baby food</a>, <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2009/09/thrifty-thursday-freezer-chicken-mix.html">freezer chicken mix,</a> and we are going to freeze uncooked breasts. When you buy fresh chicken that has never been frozen, there are so many ways to use and freeze it. Freezing chicken breasts purchased for $1.77/ lb is cheaper than buying a bag of frozen chicken breasts.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">For more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/09/friday-finals-910/">Southern Savers</a>.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Check out my <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/search/label/Clipping%20for%20College">Clipping for College </a>progress.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin </span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-5386818139071308832010-09-06T19:15:00.000-04:002010-09-06T19:37:04.483-04:00Baby Food- Chicken and Rice Recipe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofB41z04-Dubv2XGeJ6dWSi30shx-uiPZcFJvIcCyb2iSI711TNRoLQ8EcwuIztc2LkVzdInRx72PtnvoHgUC9fYsHUaUZjdHJiwmHYYE8up2J7Dw220IVtqO3mp79DpCNMyAVre93WIp/s1600/IMG_3310.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513614503360610274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofB41z04-Dubv2XGeJ6dWSi30shx-uiPZcFJvIcCyb2iSI711TNRoLQ8EcwuIztc2LkVzdInRx72PtnvoHgUC9fYsHUaUZjdHJiwmHYYE8up2J7Dw220IVtqO3mp79DpCNMyAVre93WIp/s320/IMG_3310.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Making baby food for our little ones has been a HUGE moneysaver for us. Baby food is easy to make and you can store it conveniently in your freezer. I learned most of the techniques I use from the <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/brilmoms-20/detail/0965260313">Super Baby Food </a>book and I have taken advice from our Pediatrican. Here is a recipe that my Pediatrician suggested to use after a baby is old enough for chicken. We have used this recipe with all three of our childern and they love it!</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Chicken and Rice</strong><br /></div><div>1 boneless skinless chicken breast plus water for cooking</div><br /><div>2 cups uncooked white rice</div><br /><div>6 cups water</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Bring 6 cups water to a boil. Decrease temperature to simmer and add rice. Cover and cook for twice as long as directed or about 40 minutes.<br /></div><div>In a separate pot, cover chicken breast with water and cook for one hour or until it pulls apart easily with a fork. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6g6wG_LH0Q23ZBbTs97b4pFcnhJv3FySz5NCNKGJDF7x0ZlXqbyGMcXnUUHFefu5VBK6ptShg9jyHpf4tCZgq0mt-fchdvtJgQRTFzcie7oMaCrej2qZs7vIUttVXYSkxsVudkYOVQ0uG/s1600/IMG_3313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513614630514794770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6g6wG_LH0Q23ZBbTs97b4pFcnhJv3FySz5NCNKGJDF7x0ZlXqbyGMcXnUUHFefu5VBK6ptShg9jyHpf4tCZgq0mt-fchdvtJgQRTFzcie7oMaCrej2qZs7vIUttVXYSkxsVudkYOVQ0uG/s320/IMG_3313.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>In a large bowl, place chicken breast and pull apart with forks. Add rice to chicken breast and puree. Add water (not chicken stock) as needed to thin out.</div><br /><div></div><div>When chicken and rice is to your desired consistency, spoon into ice cube trays. Cover ice cube trays with foil and freeze. When food cubes are frozen, pop out of tray and put into labeled and dated freezer bags. To heat, thaw completely and use.</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>I usually leave the chicken and rice a little thick. When I am ready to use a cube, I heat it in the microwave for 20 seconds or until thawed. Then, add water to thin out and cool as necessary. </div><div><br /></div><div>Making your own baby food is easy and cheap! I hope that you will be encouraged to try making yummy meals for your baby. For more frugal recipes, go to $5 Dinners for the <a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/2010/09/green-pepper-chili-5-dinner-challenge.html">$5 Dinner Challenge</a>!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>-Robin </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-6160251771823202682010-09-06T00:01:00.004-04:002010-09-06T09:14:45.473-04:00Menu Plan Monday - The Birthday Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqT-sf6AAKJgRAXH-vBYqhDO3q4OIx6kDCg-Tan-DKGSZ_XCzal6_Eu2ZE6Q7KvIKdKpDoMS3arhy9xSrW2yLd9qBbFr05SxPh4iKeHiQXZZ4PAmMn-80DkG4jTCOueu91DF4ql2WNZRc/s1600/IMG_3543.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513600810636572626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiqT-sf6AAKJgRAXH-vBYqhDO3q4OIx6kDCg-Tan-DKGSZ_XCzal6_Eu2ZE6Q7KvIKdKpDoMS3arhy9xSrW2yLd9qBbFr05SxPh4iKeHiQXZZ4PAmMn-80DkG4jTCOueu91DF4ql2WNZRc/s400/IMG_3543.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Today is my birthday, so my favorite food... crab legs is on the menu! My husband made this cake for my twin sister and I. We celebrated our birthday over the weekend.<br /><br />Monday: Crab legs, potatoes, and <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/carrot-cake-iii/Detail.aspx">carrot cake with cream cheese icing</a>.<br /><br />Tuesday- Spaghetti Casserole<br /><br />Wednesday- Chicken casserole with a vegetable side<br /><br />Thursday- Steak and potatoes<br /><br />Friday- Out to eat with friends<br /><br />Saturday- Beef Fajitas<br /><br />Sunday- Beef Roast and vegetables<br /><br />I hope you all have a great week! For more menu plans, go to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/09/menu-plan-monday-september-6th.html">Orgjunkie.com<br /></a><br />-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-82675613637209121582010-09-05T00:01:00.001-04:002010-09-05T00:01:00.687-04:00Happy Sunday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBajEw63HXG79rZul1FRv_Z-QQ15bgtAUmV_Q8RRhuTNU1N8wi0k0m8RgSuLcNrMvoCAknBNmerFSbpqp0DXXwsB7pyDZr612_I9RfVlYR0kAdjInpBpfWZhugynWr85sJNbPhy9g7VMW/s1600/IMG_2732.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512486776391353826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBajEw63HXG79rZul1FRv_Z-QQ15bgtAUmV_Q8RRhuTNU1N8wi0k0m8RgSuLcNrMvoCAknBNmerFSbpqp0DXXwsB7pyDZr612_I9RfVlYR0kAdjInpBpfWZhugynWr85sJNbPhy9g7VMW/s400/IMG_2732.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made. Psalms 145:9 NIV</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-17199305391795413072010-09-04T00:01:00.000-04:002010-09-04T00:01:01.458-04:00Clipping for College Week Six<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjlX-3iqf1oH2igbrXSbTQsTgxXWHhFtWQgQN7Oi8dtwNfVHplUM9Ph7-JEXvGoS5ve1rWHbHzM23aZvbqUISPf3dfOfbDmOplTVJujn7GbSVruRfIwDcmFP0DJzjWbdZfsfxQIB5ykL_/s1600/IMG_3539.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512484936065767410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjlX-3iqf1oH2igbrXSbTQsTgxXWHhFtWQgQN7Oi8dtwNfVHplUM9Ph7-JEXvGoS5ve1rWHbHzM23aZvbqUISPf3dfOfbDmOplTVJujn7GbSVruRfIwDcmFP0DJzjWbdZfsfxQIB5ykL_/s320/IMG_3539.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Yeah! I received $30 in gift cards from Rite Aid for qualifying for the Skin Care Rebate! This makes all the sunscreen and lotion that I bought a few months ago completely FREE plus profit!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This week I used lots of coupons:</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Publix: $20.33</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rite Aid: $22.25</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Piggly Wiggly: $10.18 plus 3 greenbax</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total coupons used this week: $52.76</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">How many coupons did you use this week? Are you saving the money you save for something special?</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-74652556031055665602010-09-03T00:01:00.002-04:002010-09-04T08:19:42.726-04:00Friday Finals- Publix<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOivdyt3JFnUUiy-uAjy-2mlsmM0ahEnd2qkif7Uk9Ao5lBSebtCE7HOo_iPd-GxG_6YcHPd7Mo5Bcw3VXoYxKAdOxdREg8gmeIzqXR20wdZnO_V0puGl7R717fnEB31VYI24L2t0gqfC/s1600/IMG_3535.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512479308257278578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOivdyt3JFnUUiy-uAjy-2mlsmM0ahEnd2qkif7Uk9Ao5lBSebtCE7HOo_iPd-GxG_6YcHPd7Mo5Bcw3VXoYxKAdOxdREg8gmeIzqXR20wdZnO_V0puGl7R717fnEB31VYI24L2t0gqfC/s320/IMG_3535.JPG" border="0" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">We are having visitors for the next 11 days, so we needed to stock up on a few things. My order included 34 oz of cheese, 3 apple juice, 2 bags of hamburger buns, 2 bags of hot dog buns, 3 bags of chips, 8 bags of frozen veggies, 4- 4 packs of yougurt, 2 boxes of cheese crackers, 2 sour cream, 1 bbq sauce, 10 boxes of pasta, 5 lbs. of carrots, 2 packs of hot dogs, 1 dozen eggs, kraft singles, mustard, one gallon of ice cream, bananas, tomatoes, honeydew melon, brown sugar, and 1 qt. half and half.</span> <div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total before sales and coupons: $148.61</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Paid: $73.72</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I hope you did well at the grocery store this week! For more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/09/friday-finals-903/">Southern Savers</a>. Thanks to Southern Savers for the coupon match-ups!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Check out my <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/search/label/Clipping%20for%20College">Clipping for College </a>progress.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div><div></div></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-16886949930280384022010-08-31T19:39:00.006-04:002010-09-01T08:39:24.261-04:00Home Preschool<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTsYDGhIVi9dzLRrlrq27XoZnZhTV6a23ZILuvDJrMcm4EIXv5svWjuNo6l9GdfH4oOpqABct-xG7oCbcn62WNoi8UOBYiEWTcfy1rcziOjhlbIuaa5digT4KFGSPFJ3K96ikGkSdeaqu/s1600/f+painting.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511728699888309506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTsYDGhIVi9dzLRrlrq27XoZnZhTV6a23ZILuvDJrMcm4EIXv5svWjuNo6l9GdfH4oOpqABct-xG7oCbcn62WNoi8UOBYiEWTcfy1rcziOjhlbIuaa5digT4KFGSPFJ3K96ikGkSdeaqu/s320/f+painting.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Next year, I am going to start our oldest child in 4k. So, this will be the last year that I will have all of my little ones with me all day. In a way, I am looking forward to having a child in school. I like alot of the things that go along with school. I am okay with having a set schedule, I look forward to making new friends, and I like having alot of books around (I know... weird). With all the good things that come with school, it is a little hard to let go of my girls as they grow up. Even though I would not want them to be underfoot forever, the idea of me sending them into the big world without me is a little scary. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">For now, I am doing some home preschool activities with our 3 and 2 year old. I have some fun "field trips", crafts, learning activities, and playdates in mind for this fall. My biggest tip for home preschool is to make learning fun! I'm going to enjoy my 3 daughters all day, everyday. Home preschool <a href="http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/08/wfmw-back-to-school-tips/">Works for Me</a>. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-77555721884527668962010-08-30T16:00:00.001-04:002010-08-30T19:21:40.828-04:00Mint Lemonade<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzH8-jMbnsexTu_ckkS8ZkdYhvwciOg86OgPfEbNWeBi8jkBiyAsVnX8WI8jMhbzufyxRzlzvSJvjNfflfC6HA9llB6_vWjk6ra1Rr5th-FX5hf4MfDSsEe-ct1o5alRffLGCn_DGCRVc/s1600/IMG_3282.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503192543885168802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFzH8-jMbnsexTu_ckkS8ZkdYhvwciOg86OgPfEbNWeBi8jkBiyAsVnX8WI8jMhbzufyxRzlzvSJvjNfflfC6HA9llB6_vWjk6ra1Rr5th-FX5hf4MfDSsEe-ct1o5alRffLGCn_DGCRVc/s320/IMG_3282.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is a frugal cool drink for the end of the summer. I am usually able to get a large bottle of lemon concentrate at the drug store for free - $1 making lemonade super cheap. We grow mint on our porch, so it's free.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#006600;"><strong>Mint Lemonade</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">6 cups of water</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 cup lemon juice from concentrate</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1 cup sugar</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Fresh mint leaves</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Heat water and sugar on the stove until sugar is dissolved. Remove from stove and pour in a 2 quart pitcher. Add lemon juice and fresh mint. Stir. Serve over ice. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Thanks </span><a href="http://myfrugalfunlife.blogspot.com/2010/07/simple-pleasures-lemonade-from-scratch.html"><span style="font-family:arial;">Sara</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> for inspiring this recipe. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">For more frugal recipes, go to $5 Dinners for the <a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/2010/08/roasted-garden-ratatouille.html">$5 Dinner Challenge</a>!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-4096861640105809192010-08-30T00:01:00.002-04:002010-08-30T09:34:44.820-04:00Menu Plan Monday 8/30<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w7XtX9lcD3sCBI3gTN408pYQW6Qkz-G6FlLnV1vWUtLaOhhYOQtnAIA4GV7Bjh-H6YRR7fzC1qi2X76pX6uHHuQ5OCsJLBWouSTBXemY915WSSBsHK9_mMKMqb5voqnrQw0TVxc6uVi-/s1600/IMG_3491.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511012516903624146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6w7XtX9lcD3sCBI3gTN408pYQW6Qkz-G6FlLnV1vWUtLaOhhYOQtnAIA4GV7Bjh-H6YRR7fzC1qi2X76pX6uHHuQ5OCsJLBWouSTBXemY915WSSBsHK9_mMKMqb5voqnrQw0TVxc6uVi-/s320/IMG_3491.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">It's a busy week for us! We are going to have lots of company this weekend. I'm making a menu plan, but it will likely change on Wednesday when I see what is on sale. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Monday: Beans and Rice</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Tueday: Lasagna made with <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2009/10/thrifty-thursday-bulk-basic-red-sauce.html">Freezer Pasta Sauce</a> and Salad with Homemade <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2009/05/our-favorite-salad-dressing.html">Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing</a> </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Wednesday: Church dinner</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Thursday: Chicken casserole with a vegetable side</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Friday: Pork Barbecue and <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2010/07/stuffed-banana-peppers.html">Stuffed Banana Peppers</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Saturday: Chicken Tacos with <a href="http://brilliantmoms.blogspot.com/2010/07/fresh-tomato-salsa-with-banana-peppers.html">Fresh Tomato Salsa</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Sunday: Steak and Potatoes</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I hope you all have a great week! For more menu plans, go to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/2010/08/menu-plan-monday-aug-30th-giveaway.html">Orgjunkie.com</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-88503898599851833892010-08-29T00:01:00.000-04:002010-08-29T00:01:02.162-04:00Happy Sunday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9fMjHnuMkPlwaVsIdaeiFDysmWaYYvzO5GmjCZHzdF83T9MilM9JBrVyHiqJ5kO6YZsBo8R9NZiOm8Sfjv7DewPT-Tib-P9ui3RnsffOKOJUzHjEi7KuWMlf_340Tg0YpYoUwMglGkqI/s1600/fog+and+church.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505363890393301218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9fMjHnuMkPlwaVsIdaeiFDysmWaYYvzO5GmjCZHzdF83T9MilM9JBrVyHiqJ5kO6YZsBo8R9NZiOm8Sfjv7DewPT-Tib-P9ui3RnsffOKOJUzHjEi7KuWMlf_340Tg0YpYoUwMglGkqI/s400/fog+and+church.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. Psalms 123:1 NIV</span></div></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-32799461354770463722010-08-28T19:33:00.000-04:002010-08-28T19:38:39.156-04:00Clipping for College<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKZsvmeqEMCl0NpliVKXer7VaxJ3eB00ktZu1wZAULqYrASiHNFkVNHUYk0JN-_xLlylZFWMm9wCbSNNjuISB_q4BDf2gMkxTxVXw0sPdnEf-CnAxvCF5rdjO12zqkm5lFcGIE2kHCi1M/s1600/IMG_3390.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510607753413893362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKZsvmeqEMCl0NpliVKXer7VaxJ3eB00ktZu1wZAULqYrASiHNFkVNHUYk0JN-_xLlylZFWMm9wCbSNNjuISB_q4BDf2gMkxTxVXw0sPdnEf-CnAxvCF5rdjO12zqkm5lFcGIE2kHCi1M/s320/IMG_3390.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Yeah! My July Single Check Rebate check arrived this week! Last month, Rite Aid shopping was awesome! I got lots of stuff for free when you consider my $40 SCR check. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are my Clipping for College totals:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Publix: $7.98</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rite Aid: $21.00 + $40.96 SCR check = 61.96</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">Total: $69.94 </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I hope you saved a lot of money using coupons this week! Do you do anything special with the extra cash you save?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-77185472676528505662010-08-27T20:47:00.005-04:002010-08-27T21:00:58.060-04:00Friday Finals- Publix<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP-9pF4yg_WeDhjhLb0s2gY-YxohRAiASbutqxFbBZlT9aAvdJjiihSQwXkj9gCViUJXQ1VJElYdN5y2PYx8w7M_iBg9Y_bNu7Fz8z3z4Nx0f-jtz5t5hHAji9rWICnd2DK4vwSXD2iSJ/s1600/IMG_3457.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510257383512804066" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP-9pF4yg_WeDhjhLb0s2gY-YxohRAiASbutqxFbBZlT9aAvdJjiihSQwXkj9gCViUJXQ1VJElYdN5y2PYx8w7M_iBg9Y_bNu7Fz8z3z4Nx0f-jtz5t5hHAji9rWICnd2DK4vwSXD2iSJ/s320/IMG_3457.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This wasn't a great week at Publix, but I did get a few good deals . We bought lots of fresh produce! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Total: $24.96</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Saved: $24.66</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">It is nice to save so much money by buying items on sale! </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">For more Friday Finals, go to <a href="http://www.southernsavers.com/2010/08/friday-finals-beef/">Southern Savers</a>. Have a great weekend!</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-768459119238003628.post-74756876452140900512010-08-25T00:01:00.007-04:002010-08-25T08:03:57.037-04:00Appreciating Every Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMV9NzdMq_1kyRJelvYlae0smcCqhbdqPgPeLSS27Bl1Z8ja_B3JA0vk4UC0vS9vQuUTb_y00_kVB4mbbO2F6HAUmj8NIeKSTfLqK8x0b_dFm9xAucqUfJf3x32CNDaKgm4d54R5TXhaFe/s1600/Ivy+feet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509134350054477410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMV9NzdMq_1kyRJelvYlae0smcCqhbdqPgPeLSS27Bl1Z8ja_B3JA0vk4UC0vS9vQuUTb_y00_kVB4mbbO2F6HAUmj8NIeKSTfLqK8x0b_dFm9xAucqUfJf3x32CNDaKgm4d54R5TXhaFe/s400/Ivy+feet.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I was sitting here at my computer looking for a picture that I remember taking of the girls last year. As I flipped through the many pictures, I could not believe how time has changed my little girls so quickly. Just a year ago, I had a 1 year old, a 2 1/2 year old, and I was pregnant with our third child. It seems like just yesterday! I have begun to realize how fast little ones grow up! I'll have to admit, when I first became a mother, I thought that 18 years seemed like it could take forever. Amid the constant feedings and diaper changes, my minds eye was clouded with thoughts of <strong>How am I going to do this for the next 18 years? </strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Now, what seems like yesterday has now been 3 1/2 years ago since I was so BLESSED to become a mother. After looking at these pictures and the changes that have taken place, I again realize that the kids will not be kids for long. I have learned to appreciate every day and that <a href="http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/08/wfmw-brown-sugar-tip/">Works for Me!</a></span><a href="http://wearethatfamily.com/2010/08/wfmw-brown-sugar-tip/"> </a></div><div></div><div></div><div><strong>Does it seem like your kids are growing up fast?<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /></strong><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robin</span><br /></div><strong><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></strong>Brilliant Momshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12312462096008366259noreply@blogger.com1