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Welcome, I am so glad you are here :-) My name is Angel Kennedy, AKA "LittleMsCoupons". I am currently feeding my family of 4 on $150.00 a month (which includes all health/beauty and households products too). We offer classes that can help you learn biblical principles for getting your family out of debt while teaching you how to shop on a budget and become good stewards of all God's blessings! Experience a Faithful & Frugal revolution in your household...contact us today.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

It's here ~ It finally came!!!

Remember that Publix promotion where you bought $20.00 worth of ConAgra products and you would get a $25.00 Home Depot gift card...Well, mine finally came. After weeks of checking the mail box, there it was...I'm so excited my kids didn't have to eat spaghettio's in vain...I was getting a little worried. LOL
Gotta run...I think I hear the "honey do" list calling!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Today's devotion from Proverbs 31 Woman

I really liked this and thought I would share it with all of you...I hope it blesses you today!


August 26, 2008

The Blessing of Giving
Wendy Pope

“In everything I did, I showed that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said,
"It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 (NIV)

Devotion:
Giving is not always easy for me, is it for you? These ancient words from Acts are very difficult for this mind to comprehend. How can I be more blessed when I give than when I get? I am a girl, and in all honesty, I love to get stuff.

I must confess when God calls me to give; I don't feel like I am being blessed. Perhaps you have had similar experiences. The Lord prompts you to prepare a meal for a family who has been struck with an illness and after a long day at work, you are barely able to get yourself together enough to prepare a meal for your own family. Or maybe when you are physically exhausted and put out with your kids, He nudges you to go get your friend's children because she needs a break. No matter what the situation, when God calls us to give, we must obey and though it doesn't seem like something we want to do at the time, we come out on the other side of obedience being blessed. I can't explain exactly how it works, I just know that it does.

The Lord tells us through the prophet Isaiah that His ways and thoughts are higher than our ways and thoughts. In other words, He knows better. He sees the big picture. He has the master plan written and the only thing we need to be concerned with is doing what He asks of us, without compliant.

The meal He asks you to fix may interrupt or inconvenience your plan. You may want to question His reasoning when the Holy Spirit nudges you to take your rude co-worker out to lunch. You may be baffled by His suggestion to teach your child's Sunday School class so the regular teacher can have a break. Whatever our thought process may be at time, the bottom line is this: our decision whether we think it does or not, has eternal meaning. It means something to our eternity and to the person we are to give something to, or do something for.

Without Jesus in my heart, I would not have the ability to give to others. Basically, I am a selfish person. I remember reading today's key verse wondering, "What kind of blessing will I get for doing for others? Will it be money, a new car, or a finer home?" I am ashamed of those thoughts but they came from an infant Christian who did not understand the blessing one receives is a closer and more intimate walk with the greatest Giver who ever lived. I thankfully receive that blessing now.

Are you currently receiving blessings by being the giver that the Lord wants you to be?

Dear Lord, I need You to help me be the giver I should be. It is hard for me but Your Word says nothing is impossible for You. So Lord, will You please help me. Will you allow me to see the fruit of my obedience? I can't wait to receive and enjoy my blessing for giving: a closer walk with You. Thank You for every blessing You give me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Application Steps:
Pray today's prayer aloud.

When the Lord prompts you to do something for someone, simply do it. Record His request, your response, and the blessing you receiving in a Giving Journal. Ask God to direct you to someone who needs to receive an act of kindness.

Reflections:
What keeps me from offering acts of kindness?

What steps do I need to take to be a better giver?

Power Verses:
Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (NIV)

Hebrews 6:12, "We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."(NIV)

James 1:22, "But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoning contrary to the Truth]." (AMP)

© 2008 by Wendy Pope. All rights reserved.

Proverbs 31 Ministries
616-G, Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
www.proverbs31.org

Cheap Zoo Day

Thanks Stephanie & Shelley for passing this along...Visit the zoo on Sept. 13th and it's only $5.00 per person...if you don't already have a membership this is a great way to see the zoo on the cheap. Follow the link below...

http://www.nashvillezoo.org/events_detail.asp?eventID=50

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Healthy Coupons

I am always searching for organic and whole food coupons...any way to help us save on healthy eating.
So I came across the web site www.eatbetteramerica.com today and at the bottom of the page there is a link to promotions/coupons. Go check it out, there are some great organic coups on there.

Sign up at www.welchs.com to recieve coupons and updates.

Check out www.laurasleanbeef.com to sign up for enewsletters and coupons...print an e-coup for one dollar off.

Visit www.mambasprouts.com and sign up for coupons.

Go to www.colemannatural.com and take the survey of the month to recieve $5.00 in coupons.

Check out www.browncowfarm.com for e-coups.

Also Earth Bound at www.ebfarm.com and sign up for the newsletter to get coups.

And of course don't forget Stonyfield and Organic Valley too!

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

FREE Chick Fil A

Thanks Stephanie for passing along this great deal!!! Go Team... now gimme my chicken!!!

Free Chick-Fil-A Chick-N-Strips On September 1st To receive one (1) free three-count order of Chick-n-Strips while supplies last, eligible participants should visit participating Chick-fil-A locations from 10:30 AM until close on Sept. 1, 2008 wearing at least one visible article of clothing that contains any football team logo or collegiate logo and mention this Promotion.ELIGIBILITY: Offer available only to legal U.S. residents of AL, AR AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, and WY. Limit one per person

Monday, August 18, 2008

Win FREE Milk for a Year!!!

Go to www.organicvalley.coop/ and click on the The Future Is Organic Quiz...take the quiz and then register to win a Year's supply of FREE Milk.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Organic Crispy Cereal Treats

Here's a recipe I came across that would be perfect for school lunches...



Bernie’s Crispy Cereal Treats Ingredients:
1 9-oz. box (6 cups) Annie’s breakfast cereal
1 10-oz. package marshmallows, regular or mini
4 Tbsp. (½ stick) butter
Directions:
· Butter a 9”x13”x2” pan or baking dish.
· Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in large (4-6 qt.) saucepan over low heat.
· Add marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted.
· Remove pan from heat.
· Add Bunny cereal and stir until well coated.
· Using a buttered spatula or scraper, press mixture evenly into oiled pan. Cool, then cut into 24 squares and serve.
Note: Any of our delicious cereal flavors can be used
Yield: 24 squares
Also...go to www.kiwimagonline.com and sign up for Annie's products NEW magazine called KIWI...It should be a great organic resource.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Check out Coupon Suzy

I found a new coupon web site called Coupon Suzy...it's a lot like smartsource, but give it a whirl and see what you think.

www.couponsuzy.com

UPromise Guide

Click the link below for an online version of the UPromise Member's Guide...it helps you see where and how to save money for your kid's college.

http://upromise.richfx.com.edgesuite.net/catalog/media/BTS08/?ax=mc20080805olmbtsguideva&cm_ven=mc&cm_cat=mc20080805olmbtsguideva&cm_ite=1&ux=msrodeo

I was surprised to see a credit on our account from Marti's Bayou Cafe in Spring Hill...so glad that they are a UPromise partner!!! I did not know that until the statement came...it's nice to see local businesses joining up.

Win a Roomba


Go to Redplum.com and click on the Win a Roomba icon, register to win a iRobot Roomba...retail value $399.99...Woohoo!!!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Farmer's Market comes to Spring Hill


Here is the email that I received about the Farmer's Market...looks like there was a huge turnout last time...go check it out!!!

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Thank you to everyone who came out to support the first Farmers Market last Sunday! Approximately 150 came out! One of the vendors had a line through the parking lot! Click Here for Pictures or check out more at our website http://www.hardinalley.org/ Join us again Sunday, August 3rd from 1-4pm for Local, Fresh and All-Natural Organic Produce, Meats, Dairy, Plants and Freshly Baked Breads and Deserts Live Music from ATM Music Studio and the absolutely adorable Loving Touch Petting Zoo New this week: Kiermaier Bavarian Roasted Almonds, Hummingbird Herbs, new produce vendors, cakes and more!
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