Time to Write!

As I visit everyones up to date Blogs, I need to catch up. My sister, shawnie, came across another mom in need through cjane...blog. It's a tough time for this beautiful family, you can get more details here: http://www.komonews.com/news/28125714.html and http://sccsdecker.blogspot.com/

This mom has yet to see her new little baby that is about four months old now, she has been in the hospital ever since. This story has definately brought tears. I will be praying for the Scott and Carol Decker family.

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Where Have I been?

I always wanted to be a good writer, but I lack some...I know...
I use to write for my high school events paper and submit poems in contest... Time has changed some I guess....
I am starting yet another blog!!

http://whittywritings.blogspot.com/

It's touch Many Lives!!

I just wanted to share this web site for updates on Chris and Steph: http://cjanerun.com/ and a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rieB0hZHgWU

If you don't know this couple it's o'kay. I, along with many have just begun to understand the impact that these two have on our society... Especially in the blogging world.....

It's amazing how two people can touch so many lives just by being examples of love and happiness. I know I have them in my prayers for comfort and I hope their 4 young children will always be happy and just know how great their parents are. I know they are being well taken care of by their loving family. Oh, how great it is to have such family....

They have created friendship around the world and I'm not sure they even realize it.... God Bless !

Plane Crashes....

This brave couple is in my sister's ward, she touches up on them here: http://lukeandshawnie.blogspot.com/

This is Stephanie's Blog of here family, and I must say, she has a beautiful blog that is full of life. The Nielson family and the Kinneard family are in my prayers....

Click Here:

As many of us heard, there was a sad tragic event of a plane crashed Saturday shortly after taking off from the airport in St. Johns, Arizona. The engine stalled and the plane crashed into this woodpile in a residential neighborhood.
Pilot Doug Kinneard was killed and passengers Christian and Stephanie Nielson of Mesa, Arizona, were critically burned and airlifted to a Burn Center in Phoenix.
Stephanie Nielson's father, Stephen Clark is a Utah State lawmaker and her mother, Cynthia Clark, is a Provo City councilwoman.


Kinneard, Doug
Doug Kinneard, 48, of Mesa passed away August 17th after a plane crash in St. Johns the afternoon of August 16th. He is survived by his wife Roslyn and 4 kids: Curtis, Clayton, Chelsea (Robby) Hale, Courtney; his parents George and Florence; and siblings Sandra (George) Fayad, Pamela (Robert) Williams, and Kelly (Michele). Public visitation at Bunker Family Funeral Home on University Drive from 6-8 pm Friday August 22nd and 9 am on Saturday August 23rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Lindsay between Adobe and University, followed by funeral services at 10 am.
Published in the East Valley Tribune on 8/21/2008

Stephanie's sister is keeping updates on her blo: http://cjanerun.com/

Here's a news link: http://www.azfamily.com/video/localnews-index.html?nvid=273958&shu=1

This news clip has a short commercial at the beginning, so hang on a couple seconds...

What A Deal!!

I know I have been posting deals lately, but with back to school in action and hungry bodies after school, every bit helps. So I started taking advantage of the coupon world and this is what I accomplished lately:

This TOTAL bill (from Fry's) came to: $.78 !!!! Yea!! :) I didn't even have a coupon for the cones ($1.00), I would've gotten paid $.22 !! Crazy!!


It was fun shopping today (4 stores); all in all, I got $187 in groceries and only paid $28 today.

ITEMS INCLUDE (w/ coupons):

10 BOXES OF MALT O MEAL CEREALS= FREE
3 CASES OF TAVA SPARLING DRINK (like fruit soda) = .50
Bic MECHNICAL PENCILS (8 PACKS)=FREE
FARMLAND SAUSAGE (6-1LBS PACKAGES) = FREE
HUNTS 4PK PUDDING (4 PACKAGES) = 1.20

Total= $1.70

WITHOUT COUPONS WERE:

BOTTLE WATER
DIAPER RASH OINTMENT
HOTDOGS
ICE CREAM CONES
OTHER CEREAL


I am thankful that I have 4 major stores by me so my route was a nice small circle and allowed me to take advantage of all of my coupons.
I was so amazed!!

I would love to hear your deals! :)

Back to School Deals! Already?

Yea!! :) My kids are ready to get back to school! And so am I! LOL



OfficeMax (this week) is have a great "Penny Sale".
I don't know about you, but I have to jump on these deals when they come.
I already have my kids supply list from their school and it's long!! This is my kids list (per kid! and mine are in 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade this year) :

• Glue/glue sticks (Target~ this week, elmer's glue stick 6pk for $1)
• Crayons (off brand~ OfficeMax $.01,limit 3)
• Washable Markers
• Scissors (Office Max, $.25, limit3)
• Erasers (OfficeMax, $.25 for assort. pk, limit 3)
• Pencils (OfficeMax, $1.99 for 72 pk, limit 3)
• Red pens
• Blue or black pens
• pencil pouch (no box)
• Wide rule lined paper
• 3x5 Index cards
• 2 spiral notebooks ( 70+ pages)
• White board markers
• White board eraser
• Highlighters ( different colors)(OfficeMax $.05, limit 3)
• Flash drive for computer.(OfficeMax, $19.99 4gb)(1gb is cheaper @ Wal-Mart and plenty of space.
• 1" 3-ring binder (OfficeMax, $1.99, limit 4)
• Subject dividers (5 dividers)(OfficeMax, $.99, limit 4)
• 2 folders with pockets
• ruler(OfficeMax, $.01, limit 3)

I figured about $50 including the flashdrives!! Not too bad. I will be checking Ebay for flashdrives in a 'lot' size purchase also.

Well, I hope this information helps! :)

Over half the year is GONE!

I looked back at my January posts and realized that I haven't hit my goals yet! : (

I still have time!

1. I want to go to the Temple more than I have! :0
   


2. I want to get back into shape! :)




3. I want to reach our next financial goal! :)



4. I want my family year supply complete! :)

Well, that is just to name a few. I am however, very thankful for my many many blessings!

I have wonderful friends, family, and testimony of the true gospel.

I find all these things important in my life. I need the Temple to be enriched with the blessings Heavenly Father has for me and my Family. I need to be in shape, healthy, and strong for what may come my way physically. I need financial growth to prepare for daily living, missions, retirement, charities, and other services. I need year supply to be prepared for trying moments, spiritual strengnth, and @ times to help others. I need my testimony, church, savior, family, and friends to learn from and grow together. To live and prosper how our Father in Heaven has asked us to do so. I love life and the happiness it brings!

Just my thoughts, thought I'd share.

Poor Piggy, How's your piggy bank after gas $

I used this picture from a friends site! LOL

Grocery Savings!

http://azdealsbyallison.blogspot.com/

We are all trying to save money in areas we can. I found this Blog site and really enjoy Allison's great efforts in sharing this information with others. And it's FREE! :)

Another idea is going on the SRP's time wise energy plan. I just enrolled, so I will update you next month when I recieve my bill if it is worth it. Don't forget that the grocery stores give you coupns to their gas pumps if you spend 'X' amount of dollars. I think Albertson's gives the best savings as far as that goes. But, then again, Fry's is usually cheaper in groceries. Just learn to play the game! :) What ever works best for you.