A break.....

As most of you have probably figured out by now, I am taking a break from blogging. Between work, family, and my pregnancy I have found little to no time or motivation for blogging. As of right now, I do not plan on continuing until after I have the baby next summer (or possibly not at all). So unfortunately I must bid farewell to the blogging community and focus my energy on my soon to be three person family. Thanks for your support.

Motivating Monday

If any of you have been wondering why I haven't been posting much lately it's because.....I am pregnant. My husband & I are very excited; we had been planning this for several months now and are thrilled that it has finally happened.

Now what does that have to do with my posting stuff on my blog? Well, between work, home, and being sick I haven't had much time to write anything. Quite frankly, I haven't had much motivation to do anything during the few hours I'm not feeling sick or at work. I've just been feeling too tired lately and have had a lack of initiative, which will hopefully subside soon rather than later.

So what's to come in the weeks ahead? Well you're guess is as good as mine. I will try to get back to my normal postings, but I have a feeling that I will be slipping in one or two regarding my pregnancy, etc here and there (especially now that I will need to start budgeting for a family of three instead of only two).

Sunday Spiritual

This week's Bible verse comes from ChristNotes.Org:

The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Galatians 6:8 (Read all of Galatians 6)New
International Version

Super Savings Saturday: Only $2.79 out of pocket expense!

Please forgive the absence of photos this week, but I did not have my camera available to take any pictures. You will just have to use your imagination to visualize all of the wonderful savings and products I was able to purchase this week.

CVS Transaction:

1 York Peppermint Patty $0.50
1 Water (1 Liter) $1.59
1 Rimmel Mascara $6.99
1 St Ives Body Wash $3.99
1 Garnier Conditioner $2.99
Subtotal $16.06, Used:
$1 Garnier coupon
$1 Rimmel manufacturer coupon
$2 Rimmel CVS coupon
Paid $9.27 in Extra Care Bucks
Total OOP $2.79, Earned $9 in Extra Care Bucks

Walgreens Transaction:

1 Glade Carpet Powder $2.99
1 box Special K Bliss bars $2.39 (clearance price)
1 box Special K Bliss bars $2.79 (clearance price, different flavor)
1 Almay Mascara $6.99
1 box popcorn $1.89
2 Revlon Soft Eyes 4 color shadow $2.59/ea (clearance price)
1 Goody's Round Brush $7.99
Subtotal $30.22, Used:
$5 off $20 Walgreens coupon
$2 Goody's coupon from Walgreens Easy Saver
2 $2 Revlon coupons
Paid $19.22 on gift card earned from October Easy Saver Rebates
Total OOP $0.00, Earned $7.69 in rebates for Nov. Easy
Saver

Walgreens Coupon

Make sure to grab your coupon for $5 off your $20 purchase at Walgreens. The coupon is valid Friday & Saturday (Nov. 14 & 15) only. Be sure to read all the fine print and have fun stocking up on great fall goodies.

Motivating Monday: Tribulation Force

As many of you know, I am an avid reader of an assortment of books. My most recent book is a continuation of a series I had started by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins, called the Left Behind series.

The second book in the series, Tribulation Force, picks up right where Left Behind finished. In this book, the tribulation force (and the rest of the world) has already experienced the rapture of Christ and is preparing for the coming of the Anti-Christ. While the tribulation force members already suspect who the Anti-Christ is, they are trying to spread the word of the Gospel and covert as many people as possible to knowing and serving God and accepting Jesus Christ as their savior.

The force members attempt to remain pure in their hearts, while at the same time attempt to advert the attention of the UN Secretary General Nicolae Carpathia. While the world is becoming more and more enamoured with Nicolae, some countries and leaders are beginning to see his trickery and dishonesty.

As I mentioned in the review of Left Behind, though this series is fictional, it is based on facts and findings from the Bible. The events of this story could become a reality one day in the near future and I recommend that every Christian read this series. These books have not only opened up mind, but they have opened my heart further for the love of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Spiritual

This week's Bible verse comes from ChristNotes.Org

Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty."
John 6:35 (Read all of John 6)
New International Version