How to Have a H.E.A.R.T For Your Kids, |
 | Rachael Carman didn't intend to become a homeschooling parent, but the Lord clearly rearranged her circumstances - and her heart - to help her see that educating her children at home was the best option for her own family. As I read the Introduction, I thought Mrs. Carman had stolen my story, although I didn't desire to be a full-time career woman like she had desired to be. But so much else in her story - especially her emotions and thoughts - mimicked what I was feeling before we decided to begin homeschooling our daughters. |
Did I mention that I really don't prefer to read non-fiction books?
Well, this book was DIFFERENT.
I loved it!
There were so many sections in How to Have a H.E.A.R.T For Your Kids that brought smiles to my face. I found myself jotting down page numbers that I wanted to go back and view again later on.
H ~ Have a heart for the things of God
I want to have a heart for God, so my children will see my love for Jesus. This summer, I began spending more time in private worship, study, and prayer so I could grow further in my faith and my commitment to Christ. While we have always had family worship time together in the evenings, and I pray off and on throughout the day, this book has challenged me to get back into a private time of reading the Bible alone. The girls notice when I do this. In turn, this is helping me question my motives with what I'm saying, writing, and doing. This is the Holy Spirit at work within me! I love this growing season of my life!
E ~ Enrich your marriage
It's not easy being a home educator, mom, sister, daughter, friend, and wife. And as any homeschool mom knows, often "wife" ends up at the end of the list. We're overwhelmed with lengthy "to do" lists that cause our minds to flee from the thoughts of loving our husbands well, of giving them our full attention, of having an attitude of joy when we see our husband walk through the front door each evening.
Mrs. Carmen rightfully encourages us to consider our actions even when we think our husbands don't notice. A little giggle when we see them goof up; the rolling of the eyes when we think their opinions are not as wise as our own; an unspoken grumble when we don't like their choices or what they're saying to us. The griping about tiny, little habits our husbands have that really don't matter in the big scheme of life. This is a convicting chapter, one that I'll regularly go back and reread and meditate upon. While my husband and I aren't usually able to get away for a weekend, and we've never gone on fancy vacations together, when I show him the respect that he deserves, and he knows that I love him unconditionally despite his flaws, our marriage will be stronger. If you think that marriages these days need lots of money and expensive trips to keep the marriage strong, then that would indicate that most marriages from the time of Adam and Eve until about 40 years ago must have been terrible! And even today, most people throughout the world never even leave their village, and yet many have strong marriages. There are some helpful tips in this chapter that can benefit every marriage!
Mrs. Carmen rightfully encourages us to consider our actions even when we think our husbands don't notice. A little giggle when we see them goof up; the rolling of the eyes when we think their opinions are not as wise as our own; an unspoken grumble when we don't like their choices or what they're saying to us. The griping about tiny, little habits our husbands have that really don't matter in the big scheme of life. This is a convicting chapter, one that I'll regularly go back and reread and meditate upon. While my husband and I aren't usually able to get away for a weekend, and we've never gone on fancy vacations together, when I show him the respect that he deserves, and he knows that I love him unconditionally despite his flaws, our marriage will be stronger. If you think that marriages these days need lots of money and expensive trips to keep the marriage strong, then that would indicate that most marriages from the time of Adam and Eve until about 40 years ago must have been terrible! And even today, most people throughout the world never even leave their village, and yet many have strong marriages. There are some helpful tips in this chapter that can benefit every marriage!
A ~ Accept your kids
American society loves children...until they're no longer "cute". Then, they're considered a burden, a pain in the neck, teenagers. I love being around my girls. I love shopping with them, going on trips with them, and I can't wait until they're old enough to attend adult women's retreats with me or book clubs for women. They are answers to our prayers.
This chapter was amazing. If you are finding yourself completely frustrated with your own children, you have GOT TO READ this chapter! Jochebed (in the Old Testament) prayed for a deliverer for the Hebrew people, and her son (Moses) was the deliverer! This chapter was very convicting to me. Even though I love being in relationship with my daughters as they are maturing, I know we will have some harder times ahead. That's just life! Here's a fabulous quote by Mrs. Carmen that I love:
"It's possible that the answers to some of these prayers [godly government leadership, cures for cancer, missionaries to spread the Gospel, biblical themes in the movie industry, fashions to become more modest] are already here in the form of a child, a teenager, or a young adult. Are the answers to these prayers growing up under your roof? Which answer to prayer did you eat breakfast with this morning? With which answer did you worship God on Sunday? To which answer did you teach a new math concept today? Perhaps the answer to your prayers is just learning to sit up or use a cup? Did your "answer" skin a knee yesterday? Lose a tooth? Break an arm?"
Wow. That sure makes ME think...and treat my children in a more respectful manner.
This chapter was amazing. If you are finding yourself completely frustrated with your own children, you have GOT TO READ this chapter! Jochebed (in the Old Testament) prayed for a deliverer for the Hebrew people, and her son (Moses) was the deliverer! This chapter was very convicting to me. Even though I love being in relationship with my daughters as they are maturing, I know we will have some harder times ahead. That's just life! Here's a fabulous quote by Mrs. Carmen that I love:
"It's possible that the answers to some of these prayers [godly government leadership, cures for cancer, missionaries to spread the Gospel, biblical themes in the movie industry, fashions to become more modest] are already here in the form of a child, a teenager, or a young adult. Are the answers to these prayers growing up under your roof? Which answer to prayer did you eat breakfast with this morning? With which answer did you worship God on Sunday? To which answer did you teach a new math concept today? Perhaps the answer to your prayers is just learning to sit up or use a cup? Did your "answer" skin a knee yesterday? Lose a tooth? Break an arm?"
Wow. That sure makes ME think...and treat my children in a more respectful manner.
R ~ Release them to God
When our girls were each born, we knew that they were being loaned to us by God for a short time. And of course, that time is going fast! We call them "ours," but they're not. They belong to God, whether they recognize that or not. Regularly, I mentally release them to God. Their desires and dreams, their strengths and weaknesses, all that they will ever become, is up to them and God. I actually have very little to do with their adult lives and years to come. I can only help in the molding and shaping process while they're here with us at home. It won't be easy to watch them fly out of the nest, but I have no choice but to trust God for His long-term plan for their lives. It is ALL about trusting God.
T ~ Teach them the truth.
My husband and I have been very motivated since our girls were quite young to make sure they knew the Truth of the Gospel, the words of Jesus Christ, from the Holy Scriptures.
One of our key motivations in educating them at home is so that they will have their minds and hearts filled with the truth, so they may combat the lies and deceit that exist in our world. Bank tellers handle real money while being trained to do their jobs, and this allows them to spot the counterfeit immediately when it crosses their hands. We're able to present the lies and the truths of the world in context with the Bible because we are choosing truthful curriculum that allows us to discuss all kinds of lies that our world believes.
Mrs. Carmen's example for explaining truth is terrific! I won't give it away here, but you may read it on pages 159-160 in her book!
One of our key motivations in educating them at home is so that they will have their minds and hearts filled with the truth, so they may combat the lies and deceit that exist in our world. Bank tellers handle real money while being trained to do their jobs, and this allows them to spot the counterfeit immediately when it crosses their hands. We're able to present the lies and the truths of the world in context with the Bible because we are choosing truthful curriculum that allows us to discuss all kinds of lies that our world believes.
Mrs. Carmen's example for explaining truth is terrific! I won't give it away here, but you may read it on pages 159-160 in her book!
While I do really enjoy reading, I can't say that every book I share here with you is a "must read." How to Have a H.E.A.R.T For Your Kids is a "must read," whether or not you educate your children at home. I'd love to share more with you about this book, but you will have to just read it for yourself!
How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids is also in a nice, little hardback format that easily fits into a purse or backpack when you're out and about, making it very easy to read "on the go." If you're already familiar with Apologia science texts, this book has been bound in the same or similar way. It's a high quality book that I know you will enjoy!
Additional notes about How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids:
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Read a sample chapter!
You can find out what other Crew members thought of this book HERE!
Disclaimer: I received one copy of How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids from Apologia as a member of the TOS Crew for the purpose of writing a review for you here on my website. No other compensation was provided.
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I'm giving away a free, brand new copy of The GraceCard, compliments of the movie's promoter! Read below to learn how you can sign up to win this movie!
Powerful, powerful, powerful.
If I could only use three words to describe the new movie, "The GraceCard", those are the words I would use. If I was allowed a few more words, they would be:
Cops, criminals . . . racism, acceptance . . . hate, love . . . bitterness, forgiveness.
The GraceCard just about covers it all. Families breaking up; people bringing families back together. Teenage rebellion; family renewal. Pastors; more cops; and the best message of all: forgiveness and grace from God that is shared with others in your life, whether you love 'em or can't stand 'em.
For those of us ages 13 and older in our family, we LOVED this movie! It is rated PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements, but it was very appropriate for our family even though we are cautious about the movies we watch. This will be a movie we will watch again and learn from again. The poignant messages in The GraceCard are relevant to every human being on the planet. We were all deeply touched by the messages in The GraceCard.
Now that you know what we thought of the movie's theme, what about the acting, choreography, etc.? Well, the acting, for the most part, was fine. There were a couple of slower scenes, but everything fit together well.
The GraceCard DVD released to the public on August 16, 2011, so you should be able to find it online and in your Christian bookstore. I highly recommend this movie!
If you'd like to explore The GraceCard further, you can visit The GraceCard website and The GraceCard Facebook page.
Now that you know what we thought of the movie's theme, what about the acting, choreography, etc.? Well, the acting, for the most part, was fine. There were a couple of slower scenes, but everything fit together well.
The GraceCard DVD released to the public on August 16, 2011, so you should be able to find it online and in your Christian bookstore. I highly recommend this movie!
If you'd like to explore The GraceCard further, you can visit The GraceCard website and The GraceCard Facebook page.
I'm giving away a free, brand new copy of the new DVD, The GraceCard. To enter this giveaway, you will need to be 18 years old or older, and residing in the United States. I'll be using www.Random.org to select a winner on Monday, August 29, 2011!
If you'd like to enter to win a copy of The GraceCard DVD, here's all you need to do by midnight on August 29th, 2011:
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Week of August 21 - 27, 2011
We're on the 1-week countdown before school begins in our area. Are you ready?
When I come across back-to-school deals specifically for the Pacific Northwest, I'll share them here with you. Keep in mind that I haven't been to each of these stores to confirm these prices, nor have I read through every ad. Some stores may have different prices on some of their back-to-school items. If you have any questions about the items on sale, or their prices, please contact that specific store or a sales clerk.
This week: BiMart, Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Target, Walgreens, WalMart, and Rite Aid!
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
- Norcom 1-Subject Theme book (70 pages): 8/$1.00
- School backpacks (reg. $9.99 - 24.99) for $6.99 - $11.99 (limit 6)
- Prang Washable Watercolors: $0.99 (limit 6)
- Dixon #2 pencils - 12 ct.: $1.69 (limit 6)
- Prang colored pencils - 12 ct.: $1.69 (limit 6)
- 3M Scotch 5" Kids' Scissors: $0.59 each (limit 6)
- 3M Scotch 7" Student Scissors: $0.99 each (limit 6)
- Avery 2-pk. 0.26 oz. Glue Sticks: 3/$1.00 (limit 6)
- Pentel WOW Retractable Pens, 5-ct., black, blue, red, or assorted: $1.39 (limit 6)
- Sanford Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, and Markers: 50 cents off
- Avery 3-Ring Vinyl Binders: 1" ($0.99 ea.); 1.5" ($1.99 ea.); 2" ($2.99 ea.)
- Drooley Boards Dry Erase and Cork Boards: 25% off
- Journals and Planners: $1 off
- C-Line Biodegradable Expanding Files; 13-pocket, coupon size: $1.99 (limit 6)
- C-Line Biodegradable Expanding Files; 7-pocket letter size: $3.99 (limit 6)
- Sterilite Stackable File Crate (holds letter and legal size folders: $5.99 (limit 6)
- Sterilite 3-Drawer Organizer: $7.99 (limit 6 )
- Sterilite Portable File Tote: $9.99 (limit 6)
- Mead Pro Platinum 3-ring Zip Binder: $9.99 (limit 6)
- 20% off all other Mead Back-to-School Supplies
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
- 6-Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Markers: $2.99
- 8.5"x11" Magnetic Dry Erase Board or Metallic Magnetic Marker Board $4.99
- All Index Dividers: Buy 1, Get 1 free FREE (Item of Equal or Lesser Value) (Limit 2 FREE) Items aren't mix & match.
- All Poly Portfolios: Buy 1, Get 1 free FREE (Item of Equal or Lesser Value) (Limit 2 FREE) Items aren't mix & match.
- Anti-Microbial 1" Binder: $1.99 PRICE BLASTER Sale, Limit 3.
- Assorted Stac-a-Shelf Products: Sale $6.49
- Avery Hi-Liters, Buy 1, Get 1 Free ( FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value, Limit 2 FREE)
- Colored Quad Pads or Letter Pads: $3.39
- Crayola 12-Pack Long Colored Pencils: 99¢ (Limit 3)
- Crayola 20-Pack Super Tips Washable Markers: $3.49
- Crayola Washable 8-Pan Watercolors: Buy 1, Get 1 Free (FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value; Limit 2 FREE)
- Earth's Choice 1.5" Biodegradable Binder: $2.99
- * All Binders on sale!
- Elmer's 4 oz. School Glue: 39 cents (Limit 4)
- Crayola 24-Pack Crayons: 39 cents (Limit 4)
- Five Star Flex 1" Binder: $6.99
- Flip-Back 1.5" Binder: $3.99
- Multi-Pack Gel Pens or Mechanical Pencils: $5.99
- Spectrum Recycled Multi-Use Paper; 500 sheets: $4.49
- Ticonderoga 12-Pack #2 Yellow Pencils: Buy 1, Get 1 Free (FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value Limit 2 FREE)
- Vaultz Locking Pencil Box: $6.99 All vaultz boxes on sale!
- Write Bros. 10-Pack Ballpoint Pens: Buy 1, Get 1 Free (FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value; No Limit; Items aren't mix & match.)
- 6-Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Markers: $2.99
- All Index Dividers: Buy 1, Get 1 Free ( FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value; Limit 2 FREE)
- All Planners & Organizers in the Office Supplies Department: SAVE 20% From Today's Prices with coupon (No Limit; coupon valid Sunday, August 21 through Saturday, August 27, 2011. Excludes Clearance. Coupon good at time of purchase and for in-store purchases only. Not valid on prior purchases. Limit one of this coupon per Customer. May be combined with a bonus coupon.)
- Avery Value Pack Glue Sticks: $7.99
- Multi-Pack Gel Pens or Mechanical Pencils: $5.99 Sale
- Pentel 5-Pack WOW Pens - Office Supplies Dept.; Buy 1, Get 1 FREE With Coupon
- Spectrum Recycled Multi-Use Paper; 500 sheets: $4.49
- Ticonderoga 12-Pack #2 Yellow Pencils: Buy 1, Get 1 Free (FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value; Limit 2 FREE)
- Top Flight 150-Sheet Filler Paper: 2 for 96¢ (Limit 4)
- Watertight File Box - Office Supplies Dept.: $12.99
- Write Bros. 10-Pack Ballpoint Pens: Buy 1, Get 1 free (FREE Item of Equal or Lesser Value; No Limit. Items aren't mix & match.)
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
Penny Deals:
- Office Depot Brand Eraser Caps (12 pk.)
- Office Depot Brand Spiral Notebooks
- 1" Vinyl Round-Ring Binders
- Office Depot Brand White Multipurpose Copy Paper
- Purrell Instant Hand Sanitizer Jelly Wrap Display Bowls
- Scholastic Glue Sticks (4 pk.)
- Sharpie Accent Highlighters (3 pk.)
- Expo Spray Cleaner
- Glad Zipper Sandwich Bags with Double-Lock Seal (50 pk.)
- Hefty School Bags (8 pk.)
- Office Depot Brand Book Covers
- Office Depot Brand Stainless Steel Ruler
- Paper Mate Retractable Gel Pens (5 pk.)
- Pencil Pouches
- Plastic Stacking Bins
- Post-it Super Sticky Removable Label Pads (3 pk.)
- Sani-Hands For Kids Wipes On-The-Go Car-Cup (40 pk.)
- Softsoap Antibacterial Moisturizing Soap
- Foray Magnetic 8-1/2"x11" Dry Erase Boards
- Kleenex 2-Ply Facial Tissues (2 pk.)
- Lysol Sanitizing Wipes
- Office Depot Brand 13-Pocket Poly Expanding File
- Office Depot Brand Heavyweight Sheet Protectors (25 pk.)
- Office Depot Brand Tape (4 pk.)
- Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Pump
- Really Useful Boxes Storage Boxes
- Write Bros Mechanical Pencils (24 pk.)
- Office Depot Brand Binder Clips (144 pk.)
- Really Useful boxes Collapsing Folding Crate
- Stainless Steel Reusable Bottle
- Uni-Ball Jet Stream Retractable Pens (3 pk.)
- 10-Compartment Desktop Organizer
- PaperPro Compact Desktop Stapler
- Post-it 3"x3" Super Sticky Notes
- Post-it Flag Highlighters (3 pk.)
- Sharpie Permanent Markers (12 pk.)
- HP Officejet e-All-in-One, $74.99
- Lexar 8 GB TwistTurn USB Flash Drives, $9.99
- 4-Drawer Cart, $16.99
- Fashion Notebooks, $3.99-$5.29
- Stanley Electric Pencil Sharpener, $19.99
- Foray Aluminum-Framed Dry-Erase Boards, $14.99
- Five Star Poly & Note Binders, $5.29-$11.99
- All Backpacks, $25% Off
- All Five Star Pencil Pouches, 20% Off
- Five Star Fashion Notebooks, $1 Off
- Select Writing & Coloring, B1G1FREE
- Texas Instruments TI-89 titanium Graphing Calculator, $139.99
- Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator with Color Screen, $139.99
- Texas Instruments TI-34MV WScientific Calculator, $19.99
- Texas Instruments TI-30X MultiView Scientific Calculator, $14.99
- Fun Calculators, psa $0.99
- Brother PT2030 Desktop Office Labeler, $19.99
- DYMO LetraTag LT-100 Plus Handheld Label Maker, $14.99
- Smead SuperTab File Folders and FasTab Hanging Folders, 2/$18
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator, $129.99 (Sunday-Tuesday Only)
$5 Instant Savings
$15 Mail-In Savings Visa Prepaid Card
$109.99 after Mail-In Savings
Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, $99.99
$15 Mail-In Savings Visa Prepaid Card
$84.99 after Mail-In Savings!
OfficeMax
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
Penny Deals:
- Schoolio 1-Subject Notebooks (70 sheets)
- Just Basics #2 Pencils (12 pk.)
- Office Max White Glue (4 oz.)
- Crayola Crayons (24 pk.)
- Schoolio Composition Books (100 sheets)
- Schoolio Colored Pencils (24 pk.)
- Just Basics 0.7 mm Mechanical Pencils, (12 pk.)
- Schoolio Washable Broadline Markers (8 pk.)
- Schoolio Washable Fineline Markers (8 pk.)
- Schoolio 3x5 Index Cards (100 pk.)
- Office Max 2x2 Neon Self-Stick Note Cube
- Scotch Magic Tape in Designer Dispenser
- Elmer's or Avery Glue Sticks (3 pk.)
- Paper Mate Profile Ballpoint Pens (4 pk.)
- Office Max 1" Durable Binders
- Bic Velocity Gel Pens or Mechanical Pencils (4 pk.)
- Office Max 1" Durable Binders
- Office Max 1-Subject Poly-Cover Notebooks
- DiVoga Legal Pads
- Scotch Magic Tape (3 pk.)
- Office Max 1" Durable View Binders
- Book Sox Book Covers
- Sharpie Markers or Accent Highlighters (4 pk.)
- PaperPro Compact Stapler
- Pentel EnerGel Pens (3 pk.)
- [In]Place 1.5" Heavy-Duty Binders
- Office Max 5-Subject Poly Notebook (200 sheets)
- Pilot Precise V5 or V7 Rollerball Pens (5 pk.)
- Post-It 3x3 Super Sticky Notes (5 pk.)
- All Mead Five Star Binders, Paper, Pencils Pouches and Folders
- All Expo Dry Erase Markers and Erasers
- All [In]Place Heavy-Duty View Binders
- Kingston 4GB Data Traveler 101 USB Flash Drive, $5.99
- Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, $79.99
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus SE Graphing Calculator, $119.99
- Acer Aspire Laptop, $379.99
- All Really Useful, Iris and Office Max Storage, B1G1 50% Off
- All Locker Accessories, 25% Off
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator, $9.99
- Texas Instruments TI-3OXIIS Solar-Powered Scientific Calculator, $12.99
- Texas Instruments TI-30XS MultiView Scientific Calculator, $14.99
- Texas Instruments TI-34 MultiView Scientific Calculator, $19.99
- Fashion Binders, Notebooks and Folders, 25% Off
- Backpacks, Totes, Messengers, Lunch Bags and Water Bottles, 25% Off
Back-to-School Deals: Week of August 21-27, 2011
Here are the best "Back to School" deals for Staples starting Sunday, August 21st as well as a few other great deals for the home and office! View the ad online and check out all the deals happening at Staples.
Penny Deals:
- Staples College-Ruled Filler Paper (120 sheets)
- Avery Glue Sticks 0.26 oz. (3 pk.)
- Bic Clic Stic Retractable Black Ballpoint Pens (5 pk.)
- Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser (3/4"x300)
- Slider Pencil Case (assorted colors)
- Staples Stickies 1/2" Tape Flags
- Staples 3.25"x4.25" Side-Spiral Memo Book (140 sheets)
- Staples Photo Supreme 8.5"x11" Paper (double-sided matte)
- Staedler 180-Degree Protractor
- Duck Poster Putty Adhesive
- Staedtler Compass with Measuring Guide
- Rose Art Colored Pencils
- Kodak Premium 4"x6" Gloss Photo Paper
- Bric Bright Liner Assorted Highlighters
- Mini Graph Rule Notebooks (3"x5.5")
- Staples Small Binder Clips
- Staples Fashion Notebooks or Composition Books
- Bic Wite-Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid
- Clorox Disinfectant Wipes
- Avery Note Tabs
- Staples 8.5"x11" Multipurpose Paper (500 sheets)
- Scotch Shipping Tape with Small Dispenser
- Staples School Supply Kit
- Staples Accel 1-Subject Wide or College Ruled Notebook
- Staples Postcript Mechanical Pencils
- Pilot B2P Retractable Fine Gel Pens
- Staples Construction Paper (200 sheets)
- Staples Full-Strip Stapler Value Pack
- Staples Spine Guard 1-Subject College Ruled Notebook
- Expo Dry-Erase Fine Markers
- Sharpie Essentials
- Quartet 12"x12" Cork Tiles
- Post-It 3"x3" Super Sticky Notes
- Quartet 11"x17" Dry-Erase Board
- Really Useful 9 L Clear Box
- 2-Sided Expanding File
- Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable Skinnies 'n Sketch Set
- Crayola Twistables Crayons Mini Twist 'n Sketch Set
- Omnitech Battery-Operated Pencil Sharpener
- Staples Heavyweight Top-Loading Clear Sheet Protectors
- Pentel Wow! Retractable Ballpoint Medium, Black Pens
- Westcott 8" Economy Scissors
- Lector PNY Attache 4GB USB Flash Drive, $6.99
- Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1TB Portable Hard Drive, $79.99
- Acer Laptop with AMD Dual-Core E-350 Processor, $349.99
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xa 10-Digit Scientific Calculator, $9.99
- Texas Instruments TI-30SXIIS 2-Line, 10-Digist Scientific Calculator, $14.99
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator, $99.99
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver 8-Line, 16-Digit Graphing Calculator, $109.99
- Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Color Graphing Calculator, $149.99
- Skate, Snow, Surf and Animal 4GB Flash Drives, $12.99
- All Backpacks, 25-50% Off
- All Bic products, Buy 2, Get 1 FREE
- Norton 360 v5.0 1-3 PCs, 40% Off
- Duck Tape Roll (assorted colors), $3.99
- 3M Command Damage-Free Hanging Solutions, $2/$6
- Locker Planet Accessories, $3.99-$12.99
- The Original Book Sox, $2.99-$4.99
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
SS = SmartSource coupons from newspaper
Bic Brite 4 ct Liners – $1.19
-$1/2 Bic Stationery Items Target Coupon Back To School Mailer x8/28
-$1/2 BIC Stationery Products 7-31-11 SS x9/30 OR HERE
$0.19 each after coupons
Scotch 8 inch Scissors – $4
-$1/1 Scotch purchase $2+: Scissors or Tape Target Coupon Back To School Mailer x8/28
-$1/1 Scotch Precision, Multi-purpose or Home & Office Scissors 8-7-11 SS x12/31
-$2/1 Scotch Precision Ultra Edge Non-stick Scissors 8-7-11 SS x12/31
$2 or lower after coupons
Mead Five Star 4 Subject Notebook or 13 Pocket File - $5
Use the $1/2 Mead coupon from the 8/7 RedPlum insert
$4.50 each when you buy 2 after coupon
Post-it 5 pk Page Markers or 4 pk 2 inch durable tabs - $3
Use the $-.75/1 Post-it Flags or Tabs 3- to 5-pk. Target Printable Store Coupon
Stack with the $2/1 Post-it Tab, Flag or Pocket purchase of $5 or more coupon from the 8/14 SS insert
Or, this $2 off Post-it Tabs Purchase $4+ Printable
As low as $0.25 after coupon
Board Dudes Dry Erase Board $4
Compact Grip Stapler – $4
Westcott Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener – $4
12-Month Planner – $4
Fashion Notebooks – $2
Pilot Easy Touch Pens 4 count – $1.19
Board Dude Dry Erase Board – $4
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
- Mini Composition or Memo Book Wexford or Penway, 50 or 80 sheets, 3×5 or 4×6, $0.15 (with insert coupon, limit 6)
- High Trails or Achorage Backpacks or Book Totes $9.99, B1G1 free (with insert coupon, limit 2)
- Wexford or Penway Composition Book 80 sheets $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- It’s Academic Book Cover 2 pk. 2/$5 (with insert coupon, limit 4)
- Penway or Wexford Filler Paper 280 sheets $1.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Penway or Wexford 3 Subject Notebook or Composition Book 120 sheets $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Tops Designer Theme Book 70 sheets $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Eraser: Penway Big Mistake, Locker Mate Clip-on Sharpener/Eraser, 4 pk. Crazerasers $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Sharpie Highlighter 2-4pk. $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- It’s Academic Stretch Bookcover, 24 pk. Crayola Crayons $0.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Corner Office or Wexford 5 Tab Dividers, 10 pk. Corner office Sheet Protectors 2/$1 (with insert coupon, limit 6)
- Penway or Wexford Carryall Pouch 7×10, 12 pack Penway Colored Pencils 2/$1 (with insert coupon, limit 2)
- Elmer’s School Glue 4 oz., 2 pk. Glue Stick $0.79 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Fiskars Kids Scissors $1.49 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Corner Office or Wexford 3×5″ Index Cards 70-100 ct $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Scotch Mailers or Transparent Tape $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Paper Mate Write Brothers Pens 10 pk. $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Penway or Wexford Pencil Sharpeners or Erasers: 15 pk. Cap or 2 pk. Pink $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Sharpie Permanent Marker singles $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 6)
- Penway or Wexford Poly Portfolio Folders $0.29 (with insert coupon, limit 6)
- PrintWorks Multipurpose Paper 400 ct. $2.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Splash Retractable Gel Pens 10 pk. $2.99 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
- Penway or Wexford 2 Pocket Folders 6/$1 (with insert coupon, limit 12)
- Penway or Wexford #2 Pencils 10 pk. $0.39 (with insert coupon, limit 3)
Expo Low Order Markers 2 pk., Uniball Pens 4pk., Papermate Profile or 8 pk 300RT 2/$3
-$2/2 Expo Markers printable
Final Price: $0.50 each
Back-to-School Deals: August 21-27, 2011
Under $0.50 Deals:
- Paper Folder – 2 Pockets – $0.15
- 70-Sheet 1-Subject Notebook – $0.20
- 100-Sheet Composition Book – $0.40
- Cra-Z-Art Crayons 24 ct. – $0.25
Under $1 Deals:
- Filler Paper – $0.75
- 1” Economy Binder – 2 Inside Pockets – $0.92
- Paper Mate Ballpoint Pens 12-Pack – $0.97
- Crayola Markers, 10 ct. – $0.97
- Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct. – $0.97
- Cra-Z-Art Watercolors, 8 ct. – $0.97
Under $2.00 Deals:
- Mead Flashcards – $1.47
- Elmer’s Washable School Glue Sticks 6-pack – $1.97
- Mead Writing Tablet – $1.94
- Five Star 7”x5” Notebook – $1.97
Under $3.00 Deals:
- Avery 1” Durable Binder with Clear Cover – $2.74
- Mead 2-Sided Dry Erase Board – $2.97
- Five Star Reinforced Filler Paper – $2.97
Other Deals:
- Norcom 1-Subject College-Ruled Notebooks- $5 (online only)
- Paper Mate Pink Pearl Medium Eraser, 4-pk.- $4.50
- Saunders SlimMate Clipboard, 1″ Pink- $7.88 (online only)
- BIC Ecolutions Mechanical Pencil, Black, 24-Pack. $7.29
- EXPO Washable Dry Erase Maker, Bullet Point, Assorted, 6-pk.- $8.97 (online only)
- Carson-Dellosa Brighter Child Flash Cards, Set of 4 – $8.00 (online only)
Back-to-School Deals ~ Week of Aug. 21-27, 2011
Mead Composition Book (100 ct.), 3/$1.98
Get $1 +UP Reward when you buy 3 (Limit 2)
$0.33 ea. after +UP Reward!
**Qualifies for $2 SCR #2 when you buy $10 Mead Products or $5 SCR when you buy $20 (Limit 1)
Mead Single Subject Notebooks (70 ct.), 2/$1
$0.50 ea.!
**Qualifies for $2 SCR #2 when you buy $10 Mead Products or $5 SCR when you buy $20 (Limit 1)
Sharpie Markers, Highlighters, Pencil (1 ct.) , or Pen, Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off
Get $2 SCR $58 wyb $10 Sharpie Products (Limit 1)
Final price may vary.
Select Crayola Products, Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off
--Crayons
--Markers
--Colored Pencils
--Activities
Get $2 SCR #45 when you buy $15 Crayola Products (Limit 2)
Final price may vary
Bic Stationery Items, Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off
Get $2 SCR #48 when you buy 3 Bic Wite Out (Limit 2)
$1/2 BIC Stationery Product, exp. 9/30/11 (SS 07/31/11)
Final price may vary
Mead Binders, Notebooks, or Portfolios, Buy 1, Get 1 at 50% off
Get $2 SCR #2 when you buy $10 Mead Products or $5 SCR when you buy $20 (Limit 1)
Final price may vary
Select School Pack Items, 50% off
--Assorted Backpacks
--Lunch Kits
--Lunch Totes
Final price may vary
Select RA Brand School Supplies, Buy 1, Get 2 FREE
--Boxed Envelopes
--Pencils (20 ct.)
--Tape (1 pk.)
Final price may vary
**Qualifies for $1 SCR #64 when you buy 3 select Rite Aid Home Office/Back to School Supplies (Limit 1)
Every day, I learn something new. What's that saying? The day you stop learning is the day you die?
Here's what I've learned today: Storing tomatoes stem-side down can prolong their "shelf life." Apparently, after the stem has been removed, the "scar" from that stem allows moisture from the tomato to escape, causing withering. It also allows mold and bacteria into the tomato, which causes - you guessed it - mildew on the tomato.
Obviously, storing tomatoes stem-side down will only work if they are stored on a flat surface instead of actually like the photo of the cute basket, above. And tomatoes retain the best flavor if they are left at room temperature instead of storing them in the refrigerator, where they all begin to taste, uh, rather tasteless.
Anyway, just a new tidbit of information that some of you may have not known, but would be helpful to you! I'm going to start storing my tomatoes stem-side down on a plate or tray on the kitchen counter.
EnJOY your tomatoes!
Here's what I've learned today: Storing tomatoes stem-side down can prolong their "shelf life." Apparently, after the stem has been removed, the "scar" from that stem allows moisture from the tomato to escape, causing withering. It also allows mold and bacteria into the tomato, which causes - you guessed it - mildew on the tomato.
Obviously, storing tomatoes stem-side down will only work if they are stored on a flat surface instead of actually like the photo of the cute basket, above. And tomatoes retain the best flavor if they are left at room temperature instead of storing them in the refrigerator, where they all begin to taste, uh, rather tasteless.
Anyway, just a new tidbit of information that some of you may have not known, but would be helpful to you! I'm going to start storing my tomatoes stem-side down on a plate or tray on the kitchen counter.
EnJOY your tomatoes!
Guess what?
Week after week, month after month, the most visited feature on Joy In Our Journey is my recipe for:
Mock Starbucks Frappuccinos!!!
When I first shared this recipe on January 7, 2011, it was the dead of winter. Well, winters here are pretty mild, and this last winter was exceptionally mild, so it was probably still 50 degrees outside.
Week after week, month after month, the most visited feature on Joy In Our Journey is my recipe for:
Mock Starbucks Frappuccinos!!!
When I first shared this recipe on January 7, 2011, it was the dead of winter. Well, winters here are pretty mild, and this last winter was exceptionally mild, so it was probably still 50 degrees outside.
But when do most people want to buy a frappuccino? Okay, well, some of you want to buy one every afternoon, around 2 p.m., when you're having a hard time keeping your eyelids open.
Really, though, a lot of us like these kinds of drinks in the summer, when it's HOT outside!
I only buy a frappuccino a few times each year, whether at Starbucks or Dutch Bros. or another similar place. They can get expensive quickly, and I don't need those calories on a regular basis. We've been buying raw milk this summer, which means I have cream on hand most of the time, so I think we'll try to start making a batch of this a couple of times each month.
Below is the recipe I've used in the past to make homemade frappuccinos, and these have been delicious. Instead of using the blender this next time, though, I'm going to use our electric ice cream freezer. We've got the kind that is electric but doesn't require the use of ice and salt. Whew! (Cuisinart 1.5 quart electric ice cream maker - $26).
Brittany wanted to make slushies the other day, so we followed the directions on our little ice cream maker (uh, plug in the ice cream maker and then pour in the beverage - I think we can handle those kinds of directions!), and 15 minutes later, we had slushies! The ice crystals were very soft and nice, not hard and chunky. The texture (do drinks even have texture???) was just like a 7-11 Slurpee. Wow. Sure beats the harder, chunkier texture of crushed ice in my blender, although my current blender does a pretty decent job crushing ice.
I think you will love this money-saving recipe! You will find that by making this particular liquid "mix", you will spend the equivalent of ONE Starbucks frozen beverage in ingredients, but your "mix" will be able to make at least ten to twelve 8-10 oz. glasses of mocha frappuccinos. That is a big money saver for those families and individuals who are trying to be more frugal with the frills of life. If you're having a group of friends over and want to spoil them, this would be an inexpensive way to do it!
Face it, mocha frappuccinos are a "frill." Not a necessity, although some people think so. :)
Basically, there are two methods of making the mix. Both versions seem to work equally well and will taste great. Just use the version which you prefer. You'll be storing the liquid "mix" in a sealed container, or pitcher, or zip-type bag in the refrigerator, and whenever you would like a mocha frappucinno, you can pour 8-10 oz. of the liquid mix into your blender (or electric ice cream maker) with an equivalent amount of ice, and you will have a freshly made frappuccino!
Mock Starbucks Frappuccino Recipe
Make strong coffee (espresso style), double or triple strength. Chill in refrigerator overnight or until cold. If your blender will handle the full recipe, add first 4 ingredients to blender and blend thoroughly.
My KitchenAid blender will handle 56 oz. of liquid, so this seems to work out well. Otherwise, blend the ingredients in a large bowl and then pour half batches into the blender to mix well. Or, simply make one half batch and combine it all in your blender.
This is your basic mix, and it should make at least ten 10-oz. mocha frappes. Keep mix stored in the refrigerator, but only as long as you would safely store milk or cream. When you are ready for a mocha frappe, combine 1 cup (8 oz.) mocha frappe mix (per person/serving) with 1 cup or so of ice (per person/serving), and blend well in blender. Pour into glasses. Top each glass with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve.
Original recipe: The original recipe said to blend the hot, fresh coffee and the sugar in your blender until the sugar has dissolved. Add milk/cream and chocolate syrup and continue mixing, about one minute. Pour mix into a heatproof container to chill in refrigerator. After chilling, store it in a sealable container in the fridge, but only as many days as you would normally store milk or cream. To make the beverage, combine equal parts of mix and ice in a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into glasses; top each glass with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve.
Other options: 3 Tbsp. of cocoa powder dissolved into 1 Tbsp. of warm or hot water should be the equivalent of 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup, as long as you add a bit of sweetener, too. So, for the large batch of mocha frappe, you would combine 2-1/4 cups cocoa with 3/4 cup warm water; frankly, even though this would be lower fat, I think it would be more expensive. That's a lot of cocoa powder!
Let me know in the comments section if you try the recipe - and what you think about it!
Also, if you have a question about the recipe, just let me know. I'll do my best to answer you.
Really, though, a lot of us like these kinds of drinks in the summer, when it's HOT outside!
I only buy a frappuccino a few times each year, whether at Starbucks or Dutch Bros. or another similar place. They can get expensive quickly, and I don't need those calories on a regular basis. We've been buying raw milk this summer, which means I have cream on hand most of the time, so I think we'll try to start making a batch of this a couple of times each month.
Below is the recipe I've used in the past to make homemade frappuccinos, and these have been delicious. Instead of using the blender this next time, though, I'm going to use our electric ice cream freezer. We've got the kind that is electric but doesn't require the use of ice and salt. Whew! (Cuisinart 1.5 quart electric ice cream maker - $26).
Brittany wanted to make slushies the other day, so we followed the directions on our little ice cream maker (uh, plug in the ice cream maker and then pour in the beverage - I think we can handle those kinds of directions!), and 15 minutes later, we had slushies! The ice crystals were very soft and nice, not hard and chunky. The texture (do drinks even have texture???) was just like a 7-11 Slurpee. Wow. Sure beats the harder, chunkier texture of crushed ice in my blender, although my current blender does a pretty decent job crushing ice.
I think you will love this money-saving recipe! You will find that by making this particular liquid "mix", you will spend the equivalent of ONE Starbucks frozen beverage in ingredients, but your "mix" will be able to make at least ten to twelve 8-10 oz. glasses of mocha frappuccinos. That is a big money saver for those families and individuals who are trying to be more frugal with the frills of life. If you're having a group of friends over and want to spoil them, this would be an inexpensive way to do it!
Face it, mocha frappuccinos are a "frill." Not a necessity, although some people think so. :)
Basically, there are two methods of making the mix. Both versions seem to work equally well and will taste great. Just use the version which you prefer. You'll be storing the liquid "mix" in a sealed container, or pitcher, or zip-type bag in the refrigerator, and whenever you would like a mocha frappucinno, you can pour 8-10 oz. of the liquid mix into your blender (or electric ice cream maker) with an equivalent amount of ice, and you will have a freshly made frappuccino!
Mock Starbucks Frappuccino Recipe
- 3 cups espresso coffee (or just strong coffee - the way my hubby drinks it!)
- 3/4 cup sugar or evap. cane juice sugar or your own choice of sweetener
- 4 cups milk (I used half cream, half milk, because then it doesn't separate after being blended - hint, hint!)
- 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
- *whipped cream for topping (if desired)
- *chocolate for topping (if desired)
- ice
Make strong coffee (espresso style), double or triple strength. Chill in refrigerator overnight or until cold. If your blender will handle the full recipe, add first 4 ingredients to blender and blend thoroughly.
My KitchenAid blender will handle 56 oz. of liquid, so this seems to work out well. Otherwise, blend the ingredients in a large bowl and then pour half batches into the blender to mix well. Or, simply make one half batch and combine it all in your blender.
This is your basic mix, and it should make at least ten 10-oz. mocha frappes. Keep mix stored in the refrigerator, but only as long as you would safely store milk or cream. When you are ready for a mocha frappe, combine 1 cup (8 oz.) mocha frappe mix (per person/serving) with 1 cup or so of ice (per person/serving), and blend well in blender. Pour into glasses. Top each glass with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve.
Original recipe: The original recipe said to blend the hot, fresh coffee and the sugar in your blender until the sugar has dissolved. Add milk/cream and chocolate syrup and continue mixing, about one minute. Pour mix into a heatproof container to chill in refrigerator. After chilling, store it in a sealable container in the fridge, but only as many days as you would normally store milk or cream. To make the beverage, combine equal parts of mix and ice in a blender, and blend on high until smooth. Pour into glasses; top each glass with whipped cream and drizzled chocolate syrup, if desired. Serve.
Other options: 3 Tbsp. of cocoa powder dissolved into 1 Tbsp. of warm or hot water should be the equivalent of 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup, as long as you add a bit of sweetener, too. So, for the large batch of mocha frappe, you would combine 2-1/4 cups cocoa with 3/4 cup warm water; frankly, even though this would be lower fat, I think it would be more expensive. That's a lot of cocoa powder!
Let me know in the comments section if you try the recipe - and what you think about it!
Also, if you have a question about the recipe, just let me know. I'll do my best to answer you.
I owe you all an apology. Apparently, the list I posted for the back-to-school deals at Staples for this week was incorrect. I found out when I was in Staples, trying to find the great deals on my own shopping list!
Oops. So sorry about this!
Here's the new list for this week:
Penny Deals
25-cent Deals
$0.50 Deals
$1 Deals
$2 Deals
$3 Deals
$5 Deals
Technology
Other
Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm Mechanical Pencils (10 pk.), $3.99
$3.99 Easy Rebate
FREE after Easy Rebate!
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver 8-Line 16-Digit Scientific Calculator, $129.99
$5 Instant Savings
$15 Easy Rebate
$109.99 after instant savings and easy rebate!
Oops. So sorry about this!
Here's the new list for this week:
Penny Deals
- Staples 1-Subject 10.5"x8"Notebooks (70 sheets)
25-cent Deals
- Sharpie Fine, Black Permanent Markers (2 pk.)
- Simply 1/2" Poly Binder (assorted colors)
- Staples 3.25"x4.5" 80-Sheet Mini Compositi9on Book (2 pk.)
$0.50 Deals
- Epson Heavyweight 8.5"x11" Matte Photo Paper (50 sheets)
- Hammermill 8.5"x11" CopyPlus Copy Paper (500 sheets)
- Staples Dual Dome Pencil Sharpener
- Staples Jumbo Assorted Colors Paper Clips (50/box)
- Staples Translucent Pencil Box
$1 Deals
- Stretch Pencil Box
- Bic Student's Choice Mechanical Pencils (4 pk.)
- Staples Pushpins, Binder Clips and Paper Clips (assorted sizes)
- Staples 5.5"x4.25" Fat Memo Book (200 sheets)
- Backpack Folders
- Rose Art Washable Broad Line Markers
$2 Deals
- Crayola Large Washable Crayons
- Zebra Z-Grip Animals Retractable Ballpoint Pens
- Expo 8.9"x11.8" Double-Sided Writing Practice and Plain Dry Erase Board
- Roselle Professional 9"x12" Drawing Pad (40 sheets)
- Staples 5"x3" Memo Books (75 sheets)
- Really Useful 1.6L Box
- Staples Premium Handheld 1-Hole Punch
- Expo Dry-Erase Board Cleaner
- Studio C by Carolina Pad 1-Subject Notebook or Composition Book
- Staples Pencil Pouch with Mesh Pocket
- Webster's Pocket Reference Books (dictionary)
- Mars Plastic Erasers
- Bic Atlantis Retractable Ballpoint Pens
- Germ-X Hand Sanitizer (8 oz.)
- EnduraGlide Low-Odor Dry-Erase Fine Tip Markers
- Clorox Disinfectant Fresh Scent Wipes
- Softsoap Hand Soap (7.5 oz.)
$3 Deals
- 22"x28" White Poster Boards
- 8.5"x11" Monthly Calendar Board with Marker
- Crayola Washable Dry-Erase Crayons
- Crayola Dry-Erase Markers
- Staples Top & Side Opening Expandable File
- Staples Eraser and Grip Combo Pack
- Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue (2 pk.)
$5 Deals
- Triplus Fineliner Extra Fine Marker Pens
- Bic Mark-it Fine Tip Markers
- Staples Pastels 8.5"x11" Colored Paper
Technology
- SanDisk Cruzer 8GB USB Flash Drive, $9.99
- Western Digital My Passport Essential 1TB Drive USB 3.0, $89.99
- Toshiba Laptop with Intel Core i3-2310 Processor, $429.99
- Casio FX-260slrs 10-Digit Scientific Calculator, $9.49
- Texas Instruments TI-30Xa 10-Digit Scientific Calculator, $9.99
- Texas Instruments TI-30SXIIS 2-Line 10-Digit Scientific Calculator, $14.99
- Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator, $89.99
- Snow/Skate/Surf 4GB Flash Drives, $12.99
- Animal 4GB USB Flash Drive, $12.99
Other
- All Bic Pens, Pencils, Markers, Highlighters & Correction Fluid B2G1 FREE
- The Original Book Sox, $2.99-$4.99
- All Backpacks, 25%-50% Off
- Buckle Lid Storage Box (62 qt.), $6.99
- Locker Planet Magnetic Accessories, $3.99-$12.99
Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm Mechanical Pencils (10 pk.), $3.99
$3.99 Easy Rebate
FREE after Easy Rebate!
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver 8-Line 16-Digit Scientific Calculator, $129.99
$5 Instant Savings
$15 Easy Rebate
$109.99 after instant savings and easy rebate!
12-Step program for enabling a berry picker
1. Never pick alone. If the urge strikes, call a friend.
2. Do not listen to negative talk about berry picking.
3. Remind others that berries are very high in antioxidants and you will be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s later in life and forget your own children, even if you do tend to forget about them now while you are picking.
4. Berry relief is very good for PMS (Permanent Mother Screaming). Who wants to run the risk of being trapped in a house for eight months with a woman who missed berry picking season?
5. Threaten to withhold any berries or products of to anyone who is negative or critical of your berry picking.
6. Always take just the right amount of buckets with you for the time you are allowed to pick. If you take 10 buckets, you will feel obligated to fill them all, and this is unfortunate if you have only a few hours.
7. Resist the temptation to stop “just to pick a few berries,” especially if you are on your way to an important event like the church potluck and you are bringing the main dish. Sure, a few berries would add just the right touch to your dish, but will the potluck wait until midnight?
8. If you confront a bear while picking berries, do not contest the bear but do stand your ground. That way, it will be easier for the searchers to find your remains after the bear eats you.
9. Never resort to buying store bought jams and jellies after your supply has run out.
10. Set a time limit for your berry picking. If there are a few berries, you will be there for a while. If there are a lot of berries, you will be there for quite a while.
11. Remember, berry picking is innate and very basic to a woman’s instincts. It goes clear back to the hunter-gatherer days.
12. Lastly, share your berry products with family members at Christmas. It makes a great gift and gives you a good excuse to pick next year.
Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - With berry season under way 12 step program to enable pickers
Originally developed by Tally Welch from LaGrande, Ore
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Week of August 14 ~ 20, 2011
It's only 2-3 weeks before school begins in our area. Are you ready?
When I come across back-to-school deals specifically for the Pacific Northwest, I'll share them here with you. Keep in mind that I haven't been to each of these stores to confirm these prices, nor have I read through every ad. Some stores may have different prices on some of their back-to-school items. If you have any questions about the items on sale, or their prices, please contact that specific store or a sales clerk.
This week: BiMart, Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Target, Walgreens, WalMart, and Rite Aid!
This week: BiMart, Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Target, Walgreens, WalMart, and Rite Aid!
Prices are for August 11th -17th only!
- NorCom Filler Paper, college or wide ruled, 150-count, 3/$1 (limit 9 per customer)
- School Backpacks (reg. $12.99 - $15.99), $9.99 (limit 6)
- Dixon 10-ct. #2 pencils, 4/$1.00 (limit 8)
- Elmer's Washable School Glue, 4 oz., 4/$1.00 (limit 8)
- Elmer's Glue Sticks, 3-ct. School Glue or All-Purpose, 2/$1.00 (limit 6)
- 24-ct. Crayola Crayons, 4/$1.00 (limit 8)
- Scotch Blunt or Pointed Tip 5" Kids' Scissors, $0.59 each (limit 6)
- Scotch Pointed Tip 7" Student Scissors, $0.99 each (limit 6)
- 20% off Assorted Back-to-School Portfolios and Notebooks (limit 6)
- Avery 1" Durable View Binder, $3.49 (limit 6)
- Avery 2" Durable View Binder, $4.89 (limit 6)
- Avery 1" Heavy Duty Binder, $5.39 (limit 6)
- Avery 5-ct. "Big Tab" Insertable Binder Dividers, 4/$1.00
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Fred Meyer has some excellent buys this week! Click on the Shopping Pass, below, to print off your own Shopping Pass:
Click on coupon, below, to print out your own copy for yourself:
Click on Shopping Pass to print your own! Shopping Pass good for Friday, August 12 - Monday, August 15, only!
This "Friends & Family" pass will help you to save an additional 15% on school supplies. There are no exclusions (for school supplies), so you should be able to use these on the price blaster items, too! Also, if you recently received your Fred Meyer Rewards coupons, it may include a coupon good for “$2 off any $2 or more purchase of school supplies and stationery.”
Price Blaster Items!
Antimicrobial 1″ Binder $2.39 (limit 3)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $2.03
Elmer’s Glue $0.39 (limit 2)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.33
Officeworks 4-pack Glue Sticks $0.79 (limit 2)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.67
Crayola Colored Pencils $0.99 (limit 3)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.85
150-Sheet Filler Paper $0.48 (limit 6)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.41
Spiral Bound One Subject Notebook $0.10 (limit 10)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.09 each
Crayola 24-ct Crayons $0.39 (limit 4)
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.33
Officeworks Single Eraser $0.25
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.21 each
Sharpie, 2 pack $1
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.85
Other School Supplies (not Price Blasters, but good deals still):
Plastic Pencil Box $1
Less 15% F&F Discount; Bottom line: $0.85
Pencil Case $0.59
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.50
Crayola Markers $1.99
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $1.69
Erasers, 2 pack $0.50
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.43
Scissors $0.79
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.67
Cra-Z-Art Pencils, 10-pack $0.59
Less 15% F&F discount; Bottom line: $0.50
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
- Ruler – $0.01
- Ream of paper – $0.01 after Mail In Rebate
- Paper Pocket Folders – $0.01
- Book Covers – $0.25
- Marble Comp Books – $0.25
- Compass – $0.25
- Scholastic 24 Count Crayons – $0.25
- Scissors – $0.25
- Office Depot Pencils 12 pk. – $0.25
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Here are the back to school deals at OfficeMax for the week of August 14 through August 20, 2011:
Penny Items:
- Schoolio 1 Subject Notebook 70 Sheets
- Hammermill 8.5 X 11 Copy Plus Paper 500 Sheets (It’s like getting it for 1 penny after MaxPerks Bonus Rewards)
$0.10 Items:
- JUST BASICS #2 Pencils 12 pack
$0.20 Items:
- 24 Pack of Crayola Crayons (limit 2)
- OfficeMax White Glue 4 ounce
$0.50 Items:
- Composition Books
Buy 2 Get 1 Free:
- All Sharpie, Expo, and UniBall Pens
- Select Crayola Art Supplies
- All Locker Accessories
- All Really Useful Storage
- All OfficeMax Clips, Fasteners, Staples, Staplers, Scissors, Punches, Stamps, Rubber Bands, Tape, and Self Adhesive Notes
- All Fashion Binders and Notebooks
- Select SCOTCH and Packaging Tape
- All Avery, OfficeMax, and Elmers Gluesticks
- All OfficeMax Poly Notebooks
- All OfficeMax Premium Folders
- Select Post-It Notes
- All (In)Place Heavy Duty Binders
Buy 3 Get 1 Free:
- All OfficeMax Durable View Binders
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Penny Deals:
(Limit 5 per customer). This is valid Sunday through Wednesday (8/14-8/17 only):
- Staples College and Wide Ruled Filler Paper, 120 sheets (minimum $5 purchase)
$0.50 Deals:
- Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser
- Hammermill Copy Plus Copy Paper (500 sheets)
- Slider Pencil Case
- Avery 3 pack Glue Sticks
- Bic Clic Stic 5-pack Retractable Ballpoint Pens
- Staples Stickies 1/2 inch Tape Flags
- Staples Side Spiral Memo Book
- Epson Photo/Presentation Paper
$1.00 Deals:
- Stretch Pencil Box
- Staples Pushpins, Paper clips, and Binder clips
- Roseart 10 pack Washable Markers
- BIC Students Choice Mechanical Pencils
- Staples Fat Memo Book (200 sheets)
- Backpack Folders
$2.00 Deals:
- Crayola Large Washable Crayons
- Roselle Professional Drawing Pad (40 sheets)
- Zebra Z-Grip Animals Retractable Ball Point Pens
- Expo Double Sided (8.9 x 11.8) Writing Practice Dry Erase Board
- Staples Premium Handheld 1-hole Punch
- Staples 5×3 Memo Books (75 sheets)
- Really Useful 1.6 Liter Box
- Expo Dry Erase Board Cleaner
- Websters Pocket Book Dictionary
- Staples Pencil Pouch with Mesh Pocket
- BIC Atlantis Retractable Ballpoint Pens
- Mars Plastic Erasures (4 pack)
- Studio C by Carolina Pad 1 subject Notebook or Composition Book
- Germ-X 8 oz. Hand Sanitizer
- Clorox Disinfectant Wipes
- Softsoap Hand Soap
- EnduraGlide Low Odor Fine tip Dry Erase Markers
$3.00 Deals:
- Crayola Dry Erase Markers
- Crayola Washable Dry Erase Crayons
- Staples Erasure and Grip Combo Pack
- Kleenex 2-pack Facial Tissues
- 8.5 x 11 Monthly Calendar Board
- 22 x 28 White Poster Boards
- Staples Top and Side Opening Expandable File
$5.00 Deals:
- Expo Washable Dry Erase Set
- Staples Pastels Colored Paper
- Triplus Fineliner Marker Pens
- BIC Mark-It Markers
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Expo Markers (2-ct) on sale $1.50
Buy 2 (FREE after coupon when you buy 2)
Use $2/2 coupon
Use $1/1 Target coupon
Bic Shimmer Mechanical Pencils 26 ct – $3.50
Buy 2 and use the $1/2 Bic Stationery Items Target Coupon from the Back-To-School Mailer.
Stack with the $1/2 BIC Stationery Products coupon from the 7/31 SmartSource insert or Printable
$2.50 each after coupon
Expo Dry Erase Markers – $3
Use the $1/1 Expo Dry Erase Markers 2 ct+ or Cleanercoupon in theTarget Coupon Back To School Mailer or Target Printable
Stack with the $2/2 Expo Markers Printable
$1 each after stacked coupons
Scotch Magic Tape 3 pack + Bonus Double Side Tape – $2.50
$.50/1 Scotch Magic Tape Item Target Web Coupon x9/3
$1/1 Scotch purchase $2+: Scissors or Tape Target Coupon Back To School Mailer x8/28
$1/3 Scotch Magic Tape 8-7-11 SS x11/18
- Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks 3 pk – $1.50 Crayola Washable 8 ct Markers or Washable 24 ct Crayons - $1.50
- Avery Durable Double Binder 1 inch – $2
- Mead 12 month Planner – $7
- Mead 1 Subject Notebooks - $2
- Pilot G2 Roller Gel Pens 3 ct $3 Sharpie Permanent Markers 10 ct – $4.99
- Backpacks: iCarly, Dora or SpongeBob – $12
- C9 by Champion or Skullcandy Ink’d Backpacks – $29
- Embark Fashion Backpack, Select Styles – $9
- Embark Basic Backpack – $17
- Licensed Backpacks, Cars2 or Hello Kitty – $13
- Trans by Jansport Meter Backpacks – $35
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Expo Dry Erase Markers (6 pack) on sale $3.99
Use $2/2 printable coupon
Use $3/1 coupon from Walgreens coupon book (at front of store)
FREE after coupons (You may have trouble using coupons when the coupon exceeds the price; you may need to purchase one extra set).
Penway Crayons (24 pack) on sale $.29 with in-ad coupon (clipless)
Wooden Ruler on sale $.29 with in-ad coupon (clipless)
Softgrip blunt scissors on sale $.49 with in-ad coupon (clipless)
Mead Envelopes (40-100 pack) on sale $.69 with in-ad coupon (clipless)
SanDisk 2 GB memory card on sale $7.99 (Cheaper for 4GB on amazon)
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
WalMart's prices can vary from store to store, so I can't guarantee that you'll see these exact prices in your own local store:
• 1 Subject Notebook 20¢
• Avery 1″ binder $2.74
• Economy Binder 92¢
• Bic Wite-Out, Correct Tape or Quick Dry Correction Fluid $1.47
• Composition Notebook (100 sheet) 40¢
• Cra-Z-Art Crayons (24ct) 25¢
• Cra-Z-Art Watercolors (8ct) 97¢
• Crayola Colored Pencils (12ct) 97¢
• Crayola Markers (10ct) 97¢
• Elmer’s Washable School Glue Sticks (6ct) $1.97
• Expo Dry Erase Markers (4pk) $3.47
• Filler Paper (150sheets) 75¢
• Papermate Pens (12ct) 97¢
• Papermate Profile Pens (4ct) $2.47
• Pocket Folders w/ & w/out Prongs 15¢
• Sharpie Accent Highlighters (4pk) $1.47
• Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Magic Markers (3pk) $1.47
• Five Star XPanz Zipper Binder $11.97 – $2 coupon (from the 8/7/11 RP insert) = $9.99
• Purchase an HP Twin or Combo Ink Pack, Receive $10 Gift Card
Back to School Deals: Week of August 14-20, 2011
Mead notebooks (70 sheet) on sale $.29
Spend $10, Get $2 SCR; Spend $20, Get $5 SCR – limit 1
Rite Aid invisible tape (3 pack) BOGO (2/$3.69)
Buy 2, Get $3 SCR – limit 2
Buy 2
Pay $3.69, Submit for $3 SCR
$.35 each after rebate
*I have personally done this deal and it works perfectly
Crayola crayons, colored pencils and markers on sale BOGO
Spend $15, Get $2 SCR – limit 2
Prices you might find in-store:
Crayons (8 ct) $1.69
Crayons (16 ct) $1.99
Fine or broad line markers (10 ct) $4.49
Assorted backpacks, lunch totes and lunch kits on sale BOGO
Assorted back to school items on sale $.29
Thumbtacks, erasers, rubberbands and more (check your local ad for more details)
Glue (20 oz), glue sticks, pencil case or pencils (10 ct) on sale $.29
Crayola Crayons, Markers, Colored Pencils, and Activities
Buy one, get one free
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy $15
Bottom line: varies
All Calculators
25% off regular retail
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy 2
Bottom line: varies
Tech Universe Computer Accessories
25% off regular retail
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Submit for $5 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy 2
Bottom line: varies
Memorex or Maxell Blank Media
25% off regular retail
Receive $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: varies
Georgia Pacific Copy Paper $3.99
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Bottom line: $2.99
Mead Planners and Journals
25% off regular retail
Receive a $1 UP Reward
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy $10
Or Submit for $5 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy $20
Bottom line: varies
Master Lock Locks
25% off regular retail
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy $5
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy 2
Bottom line: varies
Elmer’s School Glue, 4 oz, Glue Stick 1 ct or 3 pk
Buy one, get one free
Submit for $1 Rite Aid Rebate when you buy 3
Bottom line: varies
Office Expert Office and Filing Accessories
Buy one, get one free
Bottom line: varies
Mead Composition Books and Filler Paper
Buy one, get one free
Bottom line: varies
Avery Binders
Buy one, get one free
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy $5
Submit for $1 Rite Aid Rebate
Bottom line: varies
Bic Stationery Items
Buy one, get one free
Receive a $1 UP Reward when you buy $5
$1/2 coupon from 7/31 SmartSource
Submit for $2 Rite Aid Rebate on 3 Wite Out
Bottom line: varies
$25 iTunes Gift Card
$5/1 with in-ad coupon (limit 1)
Bottom line: $20
My Brittany loves to cook. Food has always been a passion of hers - in several ways!
When Brittany was a toddler, we learned quickly not to tease her about taking away some of her food. You know, those cute games parents and siblings play at the dinner table where when the child isn't looking or watching, someone else removes some of the food from her plate, or hides her plate, as a joke?
To Brittany, this wasn't a joke - it was ALL OUT WAR! She would let us know, instantly, that this was NOT okay. Screaming, tears, and a very upset child. It wasn't worth ruining dinner to play with her in that way, although the rest of us have had some great laughs when doing this to each other. (This is rare that we've done this to each other, though, so please don't send me hate mail!)
When Brittany was a toddler, we learned quickly not to tease her about taking away some of her food. You know, those cute games parents and siblings play at the dinner table where when the child isn't looking or watching, someone else removes some of the food from her plate, or hides her plate, as a joke?
To Brittany, this wasn't a joke - it was ALL OUT WAR! She would let us know, instantly, that this was NOT okay. Screaming, tears, and a very upset child. It wasn't worth ruining dinner to play with her in that way, although the rest of us have had some great laughs when doing this to each other. (This is rare that we've done this to each other, though, so please don't send me hate mail!)
When she was about two years old, my parents bought her a toy kitchen. Or maybe this came onto the scene when our oldest was two? I don't remember.
Anyway, Brittany played and played and played with that toy kitchen and her pretend food and dishes, etc. She played with that kitchen well beyond the years of when other children usually stop playing with a toy kitchen.
Anyway, Brittany played and played and played with that toy kitchen and her pretend food and dishes, etc. She played with that kitchen well beyond the years of when other children usually stop playing with a toy kitchen.
When she finally outgrew her toy kitchen, she began cooking and baking in our own kitchen, and she also began crafting miniature foods out of polymer clay. She is SO creative!
This summer, she has been baking chocolate chip cookies to sell at her own lemonade stand. Yum!
The girls also participated in a 4-H Communications club/project this spring and summer, so I was surprised at all when Brittany decided that her topic for her presentation at the county fair would be "How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!"
Our delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe didn't begin with our family; we received it from a friend many years ago. While we usually make a healthier version with whole wheat pastry flour, evaporated organic cane juice sugar, and pastured eggs, I will still admit that Brittany's recipe - even though it is unhealthy - tastes oh, so much better!
This recipe contains the same ingredients as the Nestle Toll House recipe, but the amounts are different...and it truly does make a difference. Yum!
I thought you might enjoy seeing Brittany's chocolate chip cookie recipe for yourself...and give it a try if you'd like. As long as the cookies aren't overbaked, these are delicious! Just bake them until they are barely golden brown. And I mean, barely. Leave them on the pan for 5-10 minutes until you can safely remove them without them tearing into pieces.
Brittany is going to hand out recipe cards at the end of her presentation, so I thought you might enjoy these for yourself. If you don't know anyone to give the extra copies to, that's okay. It's the only way I could format this recipe for index card use...at least, the only way I could figure it out.
This summer, she has been baking chocolate chip cookies to sell at her own lemonade stand. Yum!
The girls also participated in a 4-H Communications club/project this spring and summer, so I was surprised at all when Brittany decided that her topic for her presentation at the county fair would be "How to Make the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies!"
Our delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe didn't begin with our family; we received it from a friend many years ago. While we usually make a healthier version with whole wheat pastry flour, evaporated organic cane juice sugar, and pastured eggs, I will still admit that Brittany's recipe - even though it is unhealthy - tastes oh, so much better!
This recipe contains the same ingredients as the Nestle Toll House recipe, but the amounts are different...and it truly does make a difference. Yum!
I thought you might enjoy seeing Brittany's chocolate chip cookie recipe for yourself...and give it a try if you'd like. As long as the cookies aren't overbaked, these are delicious! Just bake them until they are barely golden brown. And I mean, barely. Leave them on the pan for 5-10 minutes until you can safely remove them without them tearing into pieces.
Brittany is going to hand out recipe cards at the end of her presentation, so I thought you might enjoy these for yourself. If you don't know anyone to give the extra copies to, that's okay. It's the only way I could format this recipe for index card use...at least, the only way I could figure it out.
Do your children have a favorite recipe that they just love to make? If so, please share!
I loved playing Battleship as a child, and my girls have played it a few times because they were given this game by a friend or relative a few years ago.
If your children haven't ever played Battleship, or you will be traveling sometime in the near future and this might be fun to bring along, here are some free printable Battleship gameboards for your use!
If your children haven't ever played Battleship, or you will be traveling sometime in the near future and this might be fun to bring along, here are some free printable Battleship gameboards for your use!
developed these game boards for her children's use. I think they're so cute - and fun! I think we'll place these in either page protectors or will place a sheet of acetate over them so they may be used over and over again with dry erase markers.
Just click on the two game board graphics to download them for your own personal use!
Just click on the two game board graphics to download them for your own personal use!
Hi! I'm Julieanne!
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trying new Trim Healthy Mama recipes, loving God, and carrying out that love as I bless my husband and teen daughters.
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