Why We Do What We Do

We are the parents of 8 awesome kids! They range in size and color, and their ages range from 11 to 21. Some born naturally to us and some were chosen to share in our chaos! ALL are loved unconditionally and more than words can say. Starting our life together 7 years ago, with 6 kids and both local truck drivers working 10-18 hours a day, God saw fit to slow us down. After a horrible car wreck, leaving 3 of us broken in different ways, we now have a lot more time together and we are always looking for ways to improve the quality of what we have to offer. So make yourself at home, and welcome to the pack!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Sweet Caroline Boutique~“KEEP CALM and COUPON”~Product Review



               Do I have a sweet product with the most awesome deal for you today! I received one 
               of these awesome shirts a few weeks back to try out and review, and lets face it I am
               a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal!!! So this was right up my alley! I excitedly stalked the
               poor mail lady for days, when it finally arrived-no.....it did not even make it into the 
               house before I tore into it like a small child on Christmas morning! I must say, I am 
               about the most picky person I know when it comes to my shirts, and all that ever seems
               to pop into my mind is........"hmmmm......I wonder which way the fabric will twist in
               the dryer for this shirt!" Naturally, I could not write my review without wearing, 
               washing AND drying my shirt several times so I could give you all the opinions I can
               conger up with the help of the washer and dryer! 
               Well, to start off with, I did not even make it through the house without every face in
               the family having to feel the super-soft material against their cheeks! This is the softest
               t-shirt I have ever seen, and is just perfect for wash and wear over and over again, 
              with absolutely no shrinkage, stretching or miss shape at all. I have to say in the Georgia                      heat with indexes in excess of 110 degrees, I am able to feel comfortable in a shirt that
               somehow is slimming, without being clingy.  So, yes, this has become my new favorite 
               shirt, and yes, everyone still tries to hug it up to their cheeks, because it is still so soft.
               NOW, for the DEAL!!!
               All you have to do is go RIGHT HERE and enter the special couponcode: Coup2getby10 
               that SWEET CAROLINE has graciously given to us to get your own awesome Tee at
               a discount just for our Couponing to Get By friends!
               Show your love of couponing with this sassy and adorable tee! Let them know who is boss, the 
               back reads, "This may take awhile, you might want to try another lane"
               What is even better about this deal is the shirt itself! The Coupon tees are a unisex style tee with 
               fitted sleeves and a side-seam. They are made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton and are light,
               but sturdy, and very soft! Raspberry, Deep Purple, Bold Aqua, and Deep Heather are the available    
               colors. Additionally, they come in sizes XS-S-M-L-1X-2X-3X-4X!!
               So, head on over to SWEET CAROLINE'S and snag your new favorite shirt!!!!!

               
               
                

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Whats for Dinner Tonight?



Enter HERE to win from Knorr. Enter once a day to win a weekly prize of $250 gift card or
the grand prize~a Cookware Makeover!!! Don't miss out!

Eight O'Clock Coffee "What Would You Do.........."



Don't forget to go here to enter the Eight O'Clock Sweepstakes. You
can enter once daily, Eight (8) winner's chosen weekly from 9/29/2013
through 11/22/2013.

Free Walmart Samples

Don't forget to stop by and pick up your free Walmart samples!


Baked Garden Omelet





Prep Time:  15 Minutes
Category:    Breakfast
Servings:     6

INGREDIENTS:

6 large eggs
3/4 cup bell pepper (diced)
3/4 cup onions (diced)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
1 cup spinach (cooked, chopped)
3/4 cup mushrooms (sliced or diced)
1 1/2 cups grated cheese
basil (dash)
salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Divide ingredients into 6 equal portions. Spray the sections of  a muffin pan with large portions
with canola oil, to prevent sticking. Add  spinach, layer bell pepper, onion, mushrooms and top
with diced tomatoes. Sprinkle grated cheese over each section. Crack 1 large egg over each of
the sections filled with ingredients and top with a dash of basil, salt and pepper to taste. Place
in oven for 25-30 minutes, or until eggs are done. Remove from pan while hot and enjoy!
Recipe by David OBryan


Saturday, January 12, 2013

Here's To A New Year!

     The last few months have been a true test of durability, strength, courage and dependability. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful in maintaining some of the things I had begun, and let 
down some people that I greatly admire, one of which had been trying very patiently to help 
me learn about how to successfully run my blog, and make it into something I could be proud 
of in the process. I am extremely grateful for the effort and time she gave up to help me out.

     So it is my New Year's resolution, to pick myself up, brush off and do as much as I possibly
can to be successful, not only in running a successful blog, but pulling myself out of the slump
I have allowed myself to slide into!

     I am aiming for an informative, variety of topics, along with bargains and giveaways that
are available to everyone. So if you have suggestions, tips, gripes or complaints~please feel 
free to voice them at any time! Thanks for your time!

Have a great day!!

Trish
 
 

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Mocha Meringue Kisses

What could be better than a dessert with coffee and chocolate? A FAT FREE dessert with only 32 calories, coffee and chocolate! The prep time being only 25 minutes makes these "kisses" all in all the perfect dessert!


Makes: 24 servings
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep: 25 mins Bake: 250°F 1 hr
  Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 1 teaspoon shortening

Grilled Chicken with Watermelon Glaze

Wondering what to make this Independence Day? What says summer better than grilled chicken? Grilled Chicken with a Watermelon Glaze! Why not try this out for something new and delicious this fourth of July? 
Makes: 6 servings
                                                                       Prep: 20 mins 
                                                                       Grill: 50 mins 
                                                                      Stand: 10 mins
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 recipe Watermelon Glaze
  • 1 whole chicken or 3-1/2 pounds meaty chicken pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
    Snipped fresh herbs (optional)
     

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Writerspace Contests

Do you LOVE to read? What kind of books do you love? You can find books of ALL kinds and win them! New releases, sneak peeks, and lots of other prizes. Check out Writerspace for all your reading interests! Something for EVERYONE!!! A LOT going on in October, and it is almost over...don't miss out!

Check out the Writerspace contests HERE

Friday, June 15, 2012

Have you ever made Whoopie Pie?

This classic combination of cocoa-rich cookies and a creamy, powdered sugar filling made Whoopie Pie famous. Serve for a sweet snack or fun dessert.
 

Classic Whoopie Pies
Recipe from
Servings: about 16 sandwich cookies
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup  shortening
  • cup  sugar
  • teaspoon  baking soda
  • 1/8  teaspoon  salt
  • 1-1/4  cups  buttermilk or sour milk
  •   egg
  • teaspoon  vanilla
  • 2-1/4  cups  all-purpose flour
  • 2/3  cup  unsweetened cocoa powder
  •     Creamy Filling
GO HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE!!!!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Welcome!

Welcome to my new and improving page! Please excuse the lack of content as we are hard at work making improvements and creating the place I want this to be! I am hard at work on making this a fun, but informative place to come and visit and collect helpful information as well as some fun stuff for everyone. The main focus, of course will be coupons, bargains and giveaways. I will also include outreach research programs for those who need a little love, as for those who have a little to give but have no idea where to start! Please feel free to comment or share links and or ideas that you may have. Everyone is welcome and appreciated! Make sure to check back often, as things will be changing quickly! Have a great day, hope to see you again soon!

Community Resource--Freecycle.org

I would like to share with you a community resource that we have, and it is also available in communities all over the country. The name of the organization is Freecycle, and you can Google freecycle along with your city and state to locate it.
      Freecycle is a free organization, open to everyone, you do have to request entry to the group, but after that you are free to post or to answer posts pertaining to your needs or interests.
     If you have something that you would like to give away whether it is cluttering up your space or you are gotting something new, you can post items "to gift". If you see something already posted you can respond to that post in order to receive. If you have a need, feel free to post "need" for whatever that may be.
     The main rule with Freecycle is that whatever you post MUST be free. There are other places available to sell things. Also, you must be polite and courteous, this is a policy that I feel should always be practiced but for some it just has to be said.
    Some of the places within the group have chosen to not allow post for free animals--such as those cute little kittens and puppies that so many have that want to gift--due to the lack of care given to the animals by the recipients.
     I have seen people ask for things from food for their children to furniture for families who are getting a fresh start. I personally do not like to donate to organizations that resale the clothing and such, but I would rather give them to a family that truly needs them!
     In our community we have even posted for families that we know need help but are too proud to ask for it, although they are very grateful to receive the help.
     So before you throw out your old stuff, give it a try, one man's clutter or "junk" is another man treasure!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

                                                  GET YOUR KEY CARD HERE!!!

                                                                                
If you have a Harvey's Supermarket in your area, you definitely want to take advantage of their awesome keycard specials! Every Wednesday has a special weekly "Super Savers" deal that is unbeatable! Here is the list for today! Remember it is only for today, and hurry on down to Harvey's!

My Essentials 24pk drinking water==4/$10

My Essentials 5lb bag of sugar==4/$10

Ground Beef==$1.99/lb.

Pork Chops-end cut==$1.29/lb.

Andy's Smoked Sausage (28oz box)==4/$10

Green Boiling Peanuts==$1.29/lb