Sometimes my child can teach me important lessons just as much as I can teach him.
The other day, my son and I were eating lunch together. He had blueberry pancakes (one of his favorites) and I was having a tomato and avocado sandwich (one of his least favorites). Even though he had something that he loved more than the food on my plate, he was still so focused on my food that he couldn’t eat his. He threw a royal tantrum knowing that he couldn’t have my food, even though I knew he wouldn’t like it and very likely wouldn’t eat it.
As I sat there perplexed as to why he would act this way, I realized that many times, we as adults act the same way. We are so focused on what others have that we fail to miss the blessings in our own lives. We continue to want what others have even though we may have something even greater sitting right in front of us.
I wrote the following three concepts as an encouragement to myself and to others:
1. Learn to enjoy each step along the way.
This doesn’t mean that we can’t strive for more or find ways to improve our situation, but I feel we should enjoy each step along the way. I say this as an encouragement to myself as well, we shouldn’t miss the blessings sitting in front of us because we are so focused on the future or someone else’s situation or belongings.
Looking for ways to improve yourself and situation can certainly be a positive thing, just don’t miss the blessings at each step of the journey.
2. Learn to find blessings in the small things of life.
I’m making it a goal to try to focus on the blessings presented to me each day — even in the little things.
Even though I may not be able to eat at a five-star restaurant each day, I can be thankful for the time spent with my husband and son eating a homemade sandwich (or pancakes). Instead of complaining about cleaning my house, I can be thankful for having a home.
Try to find at least one thing to be thankful for in each situation during your day.
3. Realize the grass may not be greener on the other side.
Sometimes we think others may have the perfect life or situation, but we may not always realize what may be going on in other hidden areas of their lives.
Realize that just because you may not have it all in one area, doesn’t mean you don’t have just as great or greater blessings in other areas.
Focus on these areas of your life rather than contemplating the things that others have greater than you.
Rachael Lachniet is a stay at home mom who enjoys learning ways to save money for her family and tries to share these ideas with others on her blog, Thriving on Thrifty.
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For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free small coffee on September 29, 2013. Here’s the information from their site:
On September 29, we're treating our guests to a FREE small hot or iced Dunkin' Donuts coffee at participating DD restaurants throughout the United States. The offer is available and redeemable only on National Coffee Day through the "My Offers" tab of the Dunkin' Mobile App, which is available for both iPhone® and Android™ mobile devices.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
Jesse and I spent most of last week with some of our team at the Launch Conference. It was a wonderful time of planning, learning, and brainstorming. We’re stoked about what the future holds and I can’t wait to share some of the exciting new developments in the months to come.
I skipped my usual 10 Goals post last week because of our trip, but I’m back and at it this week!
How did you do on last week's goals? What are your goals for this week? I'd love to have you share your progress on last week's goals and your goals for this coming week in the comments. Of, if you've blogged about it, leave your direct link below. Let's cheer each other on to live purposeful and productive lives!
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
If you printed the $3/1 Huggies CVS coupon last week and you scan your CVS card at the coupon printer and get a $5/$30 Baby coupon, you’ll be able to do the following deal at CVS this week:
Buy 3 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers $9.49 Buy 1 Johnson & Johnson or Desitin Product $2.99 Use $5/$30 Baby Product coupon printing at the CVS coupon machine Use $3/1 Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diaper Pants CVS Store coupon (no longer printing) Use 3 $2.50/1 Huggies Diapers or $2/1 coupon from the 9/22/13 SmartSource Use $.75/1 Desitin or $1/1 Johnson & Johnson's Spend $14.96 plus tax out of pocket, Get $10 ECBs $4.96 for 3 packs of Huggies and a J&J or Desitin product after coupons and ECBs
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
There’s a new $1/1 Plum Organics coupon available. You can use this on the Plum Organics pouches at Target to get them for just $0.29 each after the coupon.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
Here are some of the best educational deals and freebies available right now from Katie who writes at Cincinnati Cents:
Free Kindle e-Books for Kids: There are several free Kindle e-books for kids available for download including Even Kids Can Make Money, Book Love, Jingle All the Way, Bell’s Big Move, and Famous Men of the Middle Ages.
LEGO Friends Heartlake City Pool for $29.60 Shipped: Amazon has their LEGO Friends Heartlake City Pool Set on sale for $29.60. This set includes two mini-doll figures, a pool, diving board, hot tub, water slide, waterfall, changing room, snack bar, ice cream cone, cash register, and more.
Learning Resources Super Sorting Pie for $10.98: Purchase the Learning Resources Super Sorting Pie for just $10.98 (a savings of 62%!). This set includes 60 counters (7 fruits in 5 different colors), plastic pie, removable divider, 3 double-sided sorting cards, 2 jumbo tweezers, and an activity guide and is ideal for teaching early number skills and attributes.
Free Christopher Columbus Pack: Download a free Christopher Columbus Pack from 3 Dinosaurs. This pack includes such skills labeling a map, labeling a compass, sorting, word scrambles, and more.
Baby Genius Lullabye Collection for $19.99 Shipped: Groupon has their Baby Genius Lullabye Collection on sale for $19.99. This set includes the Mozart & Friends Sleepytime DVD, Mozart & Friends DVD, Underwater Adventures DVD, Favorite Children's Piano and Guitar Songs 2-CD Set, 50 Favorite Lullabies 2-CD Set, and Favorite Bedtime Songs 2-CD Set. This set includes free shipping.
Free Johnny Appleseed Pack: Download a free Johnny Appleseed Pack from Royal Baloo. This unit includes such skills as patterns, matching, graphing, word problems, and more.
Kanoodle Game for $9.15: Purchase a Kanoodle Game for just $9.15. This game includes two brain-twisting solitaire games in one pocket-sized case. The puzzle pieces fit inside the pocket-sized case with a built-in game board and includes 12 puzzle pieces, a 48-page illustrated puzzle book, and a carrying case.
LEGO Friends Emma’s Karate Class Set for $7.99: Amazon has their LEGO Friends Emma’s Karate Class Set on sale for $7.99. This set includes an Emma mini-doll figure, a functioning chopping block, Japanese-style screen, bonsai tree, trophies with trophy display case, kendo mask, a sword, handbag, and a bag of water.
Free Museum Day on September 28th: Smithsonian Magazine is offering a Free Museum Day on Saturday, September 28th. Sign up to receive two free tickets to select museums across the country. You'll need to enter your information and download your tickets prior to visiting the museum.
Alex Toys Shrinky Dinks Jewelry Kit for $7.59: Amazon has their Alex Toys Shrinky Dinks Jewelry Kit on sale for $7.59. This kit typically retails for $10 and includes 30 pre-cut Shrinky Dink shapes, 8 colored pencils, beads, earring hoops, barrettes, string and clasps.
Discovery Kids Bilingual Teach & Talk Tablet for $19.99: Groupon has their Discovery Kids Bilingual Teach & Talk Tablet on sale for $19.99. This tablet includes over 60 educational activities and can switch between English and Spanish. It has an LCD display, a full-function keypad, and teaches about history and music as well as other subjects. This item includes free shipping.
Free Columbus Educational Unit: Here's another resource for Columbus Day. Royal Baloo has a free Christopher Columbus Unit available for download. This unit includes 3-part cards, mini Christopher Columbus book, a word search, vocab, and more.
Charades for Kids Game for $9.64: Purchase the Charades for Kids Game for just $9.64. This classic party game helps to develop critical thinking skills, builds imagination, and is fun for the whole family.
Alex Toys Ready, Set, School Activity Box for $15.77: Amazon has their Alex Toys Ready, Set, School Activity Box on sale for $15.77. This set includes an ABC Wipe Away Book, 123 Wipe Away Book, Colors & Shapes Wipe Away Book, ABC & 123 Dot-to-Dot Activity Wipe Away Book, Blue Wipe Away Marker, 8 Stackable Finger Crayons, Safety Scissors, 2 Stencils, 15 Activity Worksheets, 75 Stickers, and a Shoe Tying Activity.
Free Bird-Watching Days Calendar: Request a free 2013-2014 Bird-Watching Days Calendar from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This twelve-month fold out calendar should arrive in 4-6 weeks and is available while supplies last.
Bananagrams Game for $13.60: Amazon has their Bananagrams Game on sale for $13.60. In this game, players race each other to build crossword grids and comes with a banana storage pouch.
MegaBloks Large Classic Bag for $14.99: Purchase the MegaBloks Large Bag (80 ct.) for just $14.99. This set is available in both a classic color scheme as well as pink and purple blocks. Both sets include a reusable storage bag.
Free Wild West Printable Pack: 123 Homeschool 4 Me has a free Wild West Printable Pack available for download. This pack includes activities for toddlers and preschoolers as well as for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Free Math House Fact Set: 3 Dinosaurs has a free Math Fact House Set available for download. This is a great way to review math facts with children.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
My husband and I have been on a pretty tight budget ever since I quit my job to stay at home with our dog when she was diagnosed with diabetes (who sadly passed away recently.) She was like our "child" so it was and still is a pretty rough patch in our lives.
We didn't have enough money saved up to take a nice vacation this summer, but with Swagbucks, I was able to get us tickets to see our favorite Major League Baseball team, the Kansas City Royals, for a night of getting away and having some fun. Baseball, hotdogs, fireworks… and it was all “free” thanks to Swagbucks!
I had never heard of Swagbucks until following MoneySavingMom.com. One day I was reading a Swagbucks Success Story and thought, if they can get free stuff, then why can't I?
I signed up immediately and started doing surveys, getting search wins, and doing anything extra on the site that I could to reach the daily goal each day. The Encrave and Jun videos on there are a really fast way to earn extra points on the side.
Even if you only get one single point for doing something, I tell myself every point counts! I also read through their Facebook page to watch for codes and special offers. Before I knew it, I had enough points for my first Paypal reward of $25 cash!
I'm so thankful that through MoneySavingMom.com I found a way to help us still enjoy the "extras" in life.
Tiara: Could you email me so I can send you your $50 Amazon gift card for submitting your story? Thanks so much!
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
Right now, you can get a subscription to EatingWell Magazine for only $7.50 per year when you use coupon code MONEYSAVING at checkout. You can order up to two years at this price!
EatingWell Magazine: A delicious balance of cooking and must-have nutrition features, EatingWell is the award-winning magazine where good taste meets good health on every page. Each issue is filled with dozens of delicious and nutritious recipes, smart shopping tips, healthy-in-a-hurry menus and much more! Beautiful color images illustrate never-fail, full-flavored recipes for healthful everyday eating and entertaining.
This offer expires tonight 9/23/13 11:59 PM EST.
Are you looking for other magazine titles? You can use coupon code MONEYSAVING to save 20% off of most titles at DiscountMags!
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
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.
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste 4 oz., or 4 Pack, 0.85 oz., Mouthwash 8 oz., or Manual Toothbrush 1 ct. – $2.99 (Limit 2) Buy 1, Get $1 UPR Use $0.50/1 coupon from the 9/22 SmartSource insert Or use $1/1 coupon from the 9/22 SmartSource insert Or use $2/1 coupon from the 9/8 SmartSource insert As low as free after coupon and UPR
Crest ProHealth Toothpaste 6 oz., Oral-B ProHealth Floss 38.2-54.6 yd., or Oral-B ProHealth Toothbrush 1 ct. - $3 (Limit 2) Buy 1 – Get $3 UPR Use $0.50/1 printable Or use $2/3 coupon from the 9/1 P&G insert As low as free plus overage after coupon and UPR
Triaminic Cough Syrups Day Time Cherry or Night Time Grape 4 oz., or Cold-Eeze Lozenges 18 ct. - $4.99 Use $3/1 printable or coupon from the 9/22 SmartSource isnert $1.99 after coupon
All Softsoap and Irish Spring Body Wash – $3.49 Use $2/1 Rite Aid in-ad coupon Stack with $0.75/1 coupon from the 9/22 SmartSource insert $0.74 after coupons
Any MACH3, CustomPlus, Sensor3, Venus, Good News or Daisy Disposable Razor – $6.99 (Limit 2) Buy 1 – Get $2 UPR Use $2/1 coupon from the 9/8 RedPlum insert Or use $3/1 coupon from the 8/18 RedPlum insert $1.99 after coupon and UPR
Carefree Pantiliners 36-60 ct. or Ultra 16 ct., Stayfree Sanitary Protection Pads 14-24 ct., or o.b. Tampons 18 ct. – $2 (Limit 2) Buy 2 – Get $1 UPR Use $0.50/1 printable Or use $1/1 printable or coupon from the 8/25 SmartSource insert $0.50 each after coupon and UPR
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.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
Here are the best deals at Walgreens this week, with thanks to Mercedes for her help with compiling these:
COUPON DEALS
Colgate Optic White Mouthwash – $3 (must buy 3) Use $3/3 Walgreens coupon from the September coupon booklet And use 3 $2/1 coupon from the 9/8 SmartSource insert Free after coupons
Advil Pain Relief Film Coated Ibuprofen Sodium (20 ct) - $3.99 Buy 1, Get 1000 Points (=$1.00) Use $1/1 printable or coupon from the 8/25 RedPlum insert And use $6/3 Mail-in-Rebate from the 8/25 RedPlum insert Free after coupons, points and rebate
Suave Shampoo or Conditioner 12.6 or 28 oz or Select Treatments – $3 Buy 2, Get 2000 Points (=$2.00) Use $1.25/1 Ibotta Deposit Use $1/1 coupon from the 8/25 RedPlum insert Free after coupons, points and deposit
Mitchum or Lady Mitchum AP/Deodorant – $1.99 Buy 2, Get 1000 Points ($1.00) Use $1/1 coupon from the 9/8 SmartSource insert $0.49 each after coupon and points
REGISTER REWARD DEALS
Buy 1 Kotex Natural Balance Pads at $3.99 (On Sale B1G1 50% off), Get $$2 Register Rewards Buy 2 Kotex Natural Balance Pads at $3.99 (On Sale B1G1 50% off), Get $2.50 Register Rewards Buy 2 and use $2/2 printable $0.99 each after coupon and Register Rewards
Buy 3 Oral-B Cross Action Toothbrush, Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste 6 oz, Mouthwash or Rinse at $3, Get $5 Register Rewards Use $0.50/1 printable Or use $2/3 coupon from the 9/1 P&G insert $0.67 each after coupons and Register Rewards
Buy 2 Softsoap Body Wash at $4.49, Get $3 Register Rewards Use $0.75/1 coupon from the 9/22 SmartSource insert $1.25 each after coupon and Register Rewards
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.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
For the first time ever, you can watch the Dave Ramsey Show whenever you want, for free!Check out the new video channel, and learn how to start your debt-free journey with daily advice from Dave.
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