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Here's What's New - This Week in Review: Free $10 credit to LikeTwice.com, Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-A, Free Zarbee’s, plus more!
- 2013 Goals: July & August Update
- Weekend Giveaway: Complete Qubie Coupon Organizational System (6 Winners)
- Sonic: Half-priced Breakfast Burritos all day long (September 3, 2013)
- High-value Huggies coupons + more Kimberly Clark coupons
- Staples: Back to School Deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
- Office Depot: Back to school deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
- Office Max: Back to school deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
- Rite Aid: Deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
- Walgreens: Deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
- CVS: Deals for the week of September 1-7, 2013
July and August were good months, albeit full. A few highlights: - We took three different family road trips (Kansas City, Oklahoma, and Arkansas).
- I was blessed to get to go to Colorado for 5 days to spend time with Sarah Mae and Sally Clarkson.
- We did swimming lessons for all three kids four days a week almost every week.
- We got together with a number of out-of-town and local friends and did lots of fun activities.
- Kaitlynn started gymnastics (she’s loving it!) & Kathrynne decided to continue swimming lessons during the school year & set a personal goal to make swim team within the next year (she has to complete 4 more levels — I’m so excited to see her enthusiasm and drive!).
- I finished all the big edits on my next book, developed the marketing plan with Thomas Nelson, worked on some new projects, and hired on some new team members (so very excited about what all is in the works & so thankful for my amazing team!)
- We had major storm damage and had to get a lot of work down on our house as a result (new roof, new garage door, some new windows/screens, and complete paint job — while it was a bit of inconvenience, it turned out to be a blessing because insurance covered every penny of all the home improvements!)
- We started back to homeschooling and it’s my first year to have three grades simultaneously (4th, 2nd, K — I’m really loving our homeschooling schedule/curriculum this year so far!)
Needless to say, summer wasn’t calm and quiet. In fact, I think we may have only had one day the entire summer that we stayed home all day! But it was a good change of pace and we made lots of memories. However, I’m so thankful that we’re now back into our usual routine again… I just love the quiet at-home days. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m an introvert who doesn’t like much spontaneity? (Well, I take that back, I do like spontaneity provided it is carefully planned!  ) At any rate, I was thinking I probably didn’t accomplish anything much on my goals list with all the running around we did. But I was pleasantly surprised to realize that I did make some good progress on a number of different goals. And that I’m on track to complete almost all my goals for this year. Yay! Here's my list of 25 Goals for 2013 and an update on how I did in July & August:
Personal Goals Read through the Bible in a year using this plan. {I'm on track with this so far.}
Run in at least one 5K race.
Complete the Couch to 10K program.
Memorize Romans 1 and 2 with Jesse. {I’ve made some really great progress on this in the past two months — yay!}
Wake up by 6 a.m. and exercise, shower, and dress by 8 a.m. every day. {I’ve done a lot better at this the past two months — it helps that I had to be out the door for swimming lessons pretty early in the morning!}
Read 150 books/ebooks {See my list of 48 books I'm for sure planning to read here — I've read 85 books/ebooks so far in 2013, so I'm on a good track to hit my goal!} Marriage Goals Read 3 marriage books.
Finish reading through the Psalms together as a couple.
Have overnight stay (sans children) at least every other month. {Done in August.}
Go on at least one date per month. {Done in August.} Mothering Goals Continue memorizing together from the Grace and Truth memory book.
Ice-skating lessons for all three children during the first quarter of 2013.
Swimming lessons for all three children during the summer. {We signed the kids up and they start next week.}
Finish at least 37 read-aloud books. {We've finished 30 books so far this year, so we're on a good track here.} Ministry/Friendships/Extended Family Goals
Weekly accountability meetings with a friend. {This has been SO helpful!}
Get together with friends for a playdate or lunch at least once a month. {Done multiple times in July & August.}
Continue being involved in our local church, couple's group, and blogging accountability group. {Ongoing}
Continue with weekly get-togethers with both sides of our extended family. {Ongoing.} Financial Goals Use a portion of the proceeds from my next book project to fund a well project.
Fund our Child Survival Program for 2013. {Done — yay!}
Buy a new bedroom set.
Invest in another rental property. Business/Blogging Goals Release two new ebooks.
Attend one speaking conference. {I attended the She Speaks Intensive in January.}
Finish and submit the manuscript for my next book.
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Looking for a coupon organizational system? You’ll definitely want to enter this giveaway! I’m giving away six complete Qubie Coupon Organizational Systems. These systems include: This 8.5″x 11″ binder is set up and ready for you to just insert your coupons. Qubie™ Pro comes pre-divided for you into 18 different sections — with subtitles that have been tested and tried by the Qubie folks to make sure that they help you find exactly what you need. Plus, there are two customizable tabs. Each of the sections comes with two pages of clear 9 pocket sheets. These sheets allow you to put 9 different coupons on each page and has plenty of room to put multiples of the same coupon in the same pocket. 
These clear pockets easy to see what product it is for, how much the coupon is for, and when it expires. In seconds you can see 9 different coupons on one page at one time and up to 18 coupons in each section. No more thumbing through accordian files, shoe boxes, or envelopes! You will be amazed how fast you can locate a coupon for any item in your Qubie Pro. At the back of the binder, there is a unique page included to keep all of your coupons organized as you shop. You can keep your coupons to be used and coupons to be filed all in one place. This makes check out a breeze as all of your coupons are in a handy pocket just waiting to be scanned and any new coupons you’ve picked up along the way are waiting to be filed! No more losing coupons! 
The Qubie™ Pro can live in your Qubie™ shopping bag (this comes with the system). Keep your scissors in there, throw your new coupons to be clipped or filed in there so when you have a few spare minutes while waiting to pick up a child, at a ball game, or on your lunch hour you can keep them up to date. A few minutes here and there will add up to efficient shopping trips and lots of savings for you! The Qubie Plus is an 8.5″x5.5″ binder for you to store and organize all your specialty store coupons (think department stores, boutique shops, and other retail stores). How many times have you unexpectedly ran into your local retail store and left your 20% off coupon on your kitchen counter or in your bill pile next to the computer?  Like the Qubie™ Pro, there are special pages in the front to hold all of your shopping/discount/reward cards for you for each of your favorite specialty stores. This way you always get the discounts you are already signed up for. The rest of the Qubie™ Plus consists of 10 clear full page inserts to hold all of your coupons for these stores. You will never be without your specialty store coupons again! Now, why do you need a separate Qubiebook for these stores? Well, Qubie™ Pro is already so busy with all of your grocery and pharmacy coupons it can’t handle anymore work. 
Qubie™ Plus lives in your car. Either in your glove box, under the seat or in your Qubiebag. This way when you decide to run to the bookstore on your lunch hour to pick up a last minute birthday gift you have your reward card and your coupon with you. You will never miss out on an opportunity to save again. This is the smallest of the Qubiebooks and is also the secret weapon. How many times have you went to check out at the big box store and wondered where that gift card was you got for your birthday? Or, how many times have you tried to decide where to eat supper and remembered that special friend that gave you a restaurant card for your favorite spot to eat — but it’s at home on your dresser? 
Qubie™ Pal will organize and hold all of your restaurant and gift cards so that you will never have those problems again. Qubie Pal stays with you all of the time — in your purse, with your phone, in your work bag, or your back pocket. Anything that you have with you every time you leave the house and take with you in a store. Qubie™ Pal will save you money every time you use it. You will love how easy it is to decide where to eat when you look through it and find that special place you already have a restaurant gift card for. Qubie™ Pal will hold 56 different cards or coupons and keep them neat and organized for you. All you have to do is take it with you. 
The complete Qubie Coupon Organizing System with all three Qubie products retails at $49.99, but for Labor Day Weekend it’s on sale for $39.99. Would you like to enter to win a complete Qubie Coupon Organizational System? Just click on the graphic below and type in your name and email address. Six winners will be chosen and posted on Tuesday. This giveaway ends Monday, September 2, at 11:59 pm, CST. 
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Heads up! You can get Half-Priced Breakfast Burritos at all Sonic locations on September 3, 2013. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures! Got student debt? Sign up for SmarterBucks (for free!) and earn rewards that help pay down your student loans. Click here to learn more.  Related Stories 
There are a lot of high-value Kimberly Clark coupons available when you share them on Facebook. (You can print them without sharing them, but the value of the coupons will be lower.) Thanks, For the Mommas! Got student debt? Sign up for SmarterBucks (for free!) and earn rewards that help pay down your student loans. Click here to learn more.  Related Stories 
Here are the best back to school deals at Staples for the week of September 1-7, 2013. See your local ad online to verify that these deals are running: $0.25 Deals: Staples #2 Pencils 12 pack — $0.25 (limit 2)
Staples School Glue 4 oz. — $0.25 (limit 2)
Paper Mate Sharp Writer Mechanical Pencils 5 pk. — $0.25 (limit 2)
Staples Pink Cap Erasers 12 pk. — $0.25 (limit 2)
Staples Tiger Paper Clips 100 ct. — $0.25 (limit 2)
Slider Pencil Cases, assorted colors — $0.25 (limit 2) $0.85 – $1 Deals: Staples Filler Paper 120 sheets — $0.85
Staples Glue Sticks 4 pk. – $1
Staples 3×5″ Index Card Case — $1
8.5×11″ Writing Pads — $1
Staples Fat Book 5.5 x 4.25″ 200 sheets — $1
RoseArt Colored Pencils 12 pk. — $1
Staples Graph Rule Composition Book 100 sheets — $1
Staples Poly Cover Composition Book 70 sheets — $1
Staples Poly Cover Notebook 70 sheets — $1
5.5 x 8.5″ Dry Erase Board with Marker — $1 Thanks, Moms By Heart! Got student debt? Sign up for SmarterBucks (for free!) and earn rewards that help pay down your student loans. Click here to learn more.  Related Stories 
Here are the best back to school deals at Office Depot for the week of September 1-7, 2013. Be sure to check your local ad online to verify that these deals are running in your area: - Foray Single Pens — $0.50 (limit 10)
- 5″ Schoolworks Scissors — $0.50 (limit 3)
- Office Depot Pink Cap Erasers 12 pk. — $0.50 (limit 3)
- Wet Wipes 18 pk. — $0.50 (limit 3)
- Scholastic School Glue 4 oz. — $0.50 (limit 3)
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Here are the best back to school deals at Office Max for the week of September 1-7, 2013. Be sure to check your ad online to verify that these deals are running: Schoolio Paper Folders — $0.01 (minimum $5 purchase, limit 10)
Schoolio 1″ or 1.5″ 3-Ring Binder — $0.25 (limit 2)
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers 3 pack — $0.25 (limit 3)
Wescott 5″ Scissors — $0.25 (limit 2)
Elmer's School Glue 4 oz. — $0.50 (limit 2)
Bic Brite Liner Highlighters 5 pk. — $0.75 (Use $1.50/2 printable or $1/1 from the 8/4 Smartsource insert = free after coupon)
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Here are the best Rite Aid deals this week, with thanks to Shannon for her help in compiling them. If you are new to shopping at Rite Aid or have questions about their coupon policy, click here.
Buy 4 Pampers Diapers at $11.49 each - On Sale Buy One Get One 50% off
Use 4 $1.50/1 printable
Pay $28.48, Get $10 UPR
$4.62 each after coupons and UPR Brach’s or Starburst Candy Corn 12-16 oz., Monsters University or Spongebob Lollipops 10.2 oz., or Select Non-Chocolate Laydown Bags - $2
Buy 2, Get $1 UPR (Limit 4)
Use $1/2 coupon from the 6/2 RedPlum insert
$1 each after coupon and UPR Mead Composition Book (100 ct) - 3/$1.98
Buy 3 – Get $1 UPR (Limit 1)
$0.32 each after UPR Colgate Toothpaste Total Advantage or Zx – 4 oz. or Total Advanced Manual Toothbrush 1 ct. – $2.99
Buy 1 – Get $2 UPR (Limit 2)
Use $0.75/1 printable or coupon from the 8/25 SmartSource insert
$0.25 each after coupon and UPR Infusium Shampoo or Conditioner – $5 (Limit 2)
Buy 2 – Get $5 UPR
Use $2/1 coupon from the 8/18 SmartSource insert
$0.50 each after coupon and UPR Bausch + Lomb Renu Fresh 2 x 8 oz. Twin Pack – $9.99 (Limit 2)
Buy 1 – Get $7 UPR
$2.99 after UPR Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Toothpaste – $4.99
Use $4/1 Rite Aid in-ad coupon
Stack with $0.75/1 printable or coupon from the 8/25 SmartSource insert
$0.24 after coupons L’oreal Advance Therapy Shampoo or Conditioner – $3.99
Buy 2 and use $5/2 printable
And use $1/1 RA Video Values, Aug
$0.99 each after coupons See the full list of deals at Rite Aid this week here.
 Do you have your shopping trip planned or did you come up with a great deal scenario/idea? Just post about it on your blog and leave your link below. To make it easy for everyone to navigate quickly through the links, your link must link directly to your Rite Aid deals post. Links going to the homepage of your blog or any other part of your blog besides the direct link to your Rite Aid deals post will be deleted.
Got student debt? Sign up for SmarterBucks (for free!) and earn rewards that help pay down your student loans. Click here to learn more.  Related Stories  Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week, with thanks to Mercedes for her help with compiling these:
Buy 2 Nivea for Men Shave Balm or Gel, Face Scrub or Wash at $3.50, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $3 /1 printable
Or use $2/1 coupon from the 8/18 RedPlum insert
As low as free plus overage after coupons and Register Rewards Advil Film-Coated Pain Relief (20 ct) - $3.99
Buy 1, Get 1000 Points (=$1.00)
Use $1/1 printable
Free after coupon and points Butterball Turkey Bacon (6 oz) - $0.99
Use $1/1 printable
Free after coupon Buy 1 Schiff Digestive Advantage Intensive Bowel Support (32 ct) at $8, Get $8 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards Bayer Contour Next USB Glucose Monitor – $10
Buy 1, Get 10,000 Points (=$10.00)
Free after points Walgreens TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor – $12.99
Buy 1, Submit $12.99 Mail-in Rebate in package
Free after rebate Buy 1 Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush or Crest Pro-Health Clinical Toothpaste at $3.49, Get $2.50 Register Rewards
Use $0.50/1 printable or coupon from the 9/1 P&G insert
$0.49 after coupon and Register Rewards Buy 1 Scope Outlast or Dual Blast Mouthwash at $2.99, Get $1 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 printable
Or use $1.50/1 coupon from the 9/1 P&G insert
As low as $0.49 after coupon and Register Rewards New to shopping at Walgreens? Be sure to head over and check out Walgreens 101 where I explain in detail how to maximize the mileage of your money at Walgreens. See the full list of deals at Walgreens this week over at Common Sense with Money.
Do you have your shopping trip planned or did you come up with a great deal scenario/idea? Just post about it on your blog and leave your link below. To make it easy for everyone to navigate quickly through the links, your link must link directly to your Walgreens deals post. Links going to the homepage of your blog or any other part of your blog besides the direct link to your Walgreens deals post will be deleted. Got student debt? Sign up for SmarterBucks (for free!) and earn rewards that help pay down your student loans. Click here to learn more.  Related Stories  Here are the best deals at CVS this week, with a big thanks to Passionate Penny Pincher for her help in compiling them:
Buy 1 Edge, Skintimate or Schick Shave Gel at $3.49, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use 1 Buy One Get One Free printable
Plus, use $1/1 coupon from the 8/18 SmartSource insert
As low as $.49 after coupon and ECBs Buy 1 Gillette Venus Razor at $5.99, Get $2 ECBs (Limit 1)
Use $3/1 coupon from the 8/11 RedPlum insert or 9/1 P&G insert
$0.99 after coupon and ECBs Puffs Tissues – $0.88
Use $1/1 coupon printing from the CVS coupon machine
Free after coupon Campbell’s Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup – $1
Use $0.50/1 coupon printing from the CVS coupon machine
$0.50 after coupon Dawn Dish Soap – $0.88 Xtra Laundry Detergent (30 Loads) - $1.49 New to shopping at CVS? Be sure to check out my CVS 101 post that gives you the full scoop on how to get the best bargains at CVS. See the full list of deals at CVS this week here.
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