tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76358621736814217012024-02-06T20:33:26.696-08:00So Much MoreA resource for those yearning to be living more with less. Join me on my journey to simplify life with coupons, bargains and frugal tips in order to serve God and others more.Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-60721912885163882532009-07-26T00:39:00.000-07:002009-07-26T01:03:58.845-07:00Frugal Family Fun We had a great weekend last weekend. The kids were not feeling great and we needed some entertainment that was free or close to it. It just so happened to be Spongebob's 10th birthday so we had a blast watching a marathon of old episodes as well as 10 whole new ones!That is when I decided to make a fun dinner using stuff I had on hand. It was definitely not gourmet by any stretch of the Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-43416719648274417122009-07-06T18:32:00.000-07:002009-07-06T23:46:02.088-07:00Kmart Finds Total Spent: $13.11Not gonna lie....I was a little bummed at my Kmart finds (double coupon days at Kmart this week; see link below). Don't get me wrong. I found a lot of free stuff, but I also paid more than I had planned. I still did not spend much but I am a bit of a snob now when it comes to spending money for things! :) I would just rather not spend it on boring stuff like mouthwash, etc...Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-37919308548641192392009-07-06T12:18:00.000-07:002009-07-06T18:03:45.024-07:00Grab your coupons and run!Kmart is doubling their coupons this week which means you can get a ton of free stuff. I mean a ton! The only thing that I would caution you on is to go quickly as things run out fast. Not all Kmarts do it so double check yours before you go and definitely familiarize yourself with their coupon policy in case you need to refer to it with a cashier. For now go here to get ideas. Once again Money Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-57983503357664276392009-07-03T02:27:00.000-07:002009-07-06T23:48:19.530-07:00Hunting and Gathering (coupons that is!) Okay, I have been promising to give you tips on gathering and organizing your coupons so here it is. The best place to start couponing is with the coupons! There are four main ways to accumulate coupons although there are even more than that. Let's start with these first.1) Let's say you are new to couponing and are REALLY excited and ready to begin now. The easiest way is to get coupons online Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-21853630253859857682009-07-03T01:48:00.000-07:002009-07-07T00:12:01.163-07:00Target, how I love you!I LOVE Target. I mean really love it. Like "I may need to join a group soon for this addiction" love it. I love the clearance racks and the dollar bins that snag me as I walk in the door. I love that they offer me coupons every few months for a $10 gift card just for filling a perscription there (which I always do anywway because I find the pharmacists to be so helpful there) . They actually Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-47284372950174422182009-06-26T16:53:00.000-07:002009-07-06T12:29:15.495-07:00Getting the most out of your CVS card This is not a profound tip on how to be frugal but it sure helps. I have noticed that people often get their new CVS Extra Care card at the checkout so the cashier hands back the form and customers often don't fill it all out and completely register the card. This can be a big mistake as CVS.com sends out frequent coupons by email. By not registering your card with an email, you will miss out onLaura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-51836266425161314452009-06-25T16:51:00.001-07:002009-06-26T16:39:58.292-07:00Need Some Proof?Total Paid for all this stuff? $15.98!!!! (the diapers alone are worth more than that) Total I would have paid without coupons and sales? $53.94Total Saved? $37.96!!!!!!! I was all set to do a blog on how to gather and organize your coupons, but then I went to CVS and decided to get everyone excited about all that can be saved before I dive into the specifics. So let me take you through my recentLaura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-8972550386473952142009-06-23T12:39:00.000-07:002009-06-23T12:48:43.664-07:00Cutting down the cost of milkLots of stores are now offering great deals on milk, but it still cost a lot more than I would like to spend. While I still buy some when I have room in the budget for it and am at the store, I mostly use powdered milk. This is especially helpful for when I am trying to do once a month grocery shopping. I simply do not have the space to freeze milk so am limited in what I can buy from the store. Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7635862173681421701.post-25599032413722777392009-06-23T00:10:00.000-07:002009-06-23T01:00:08.473-07:00Introduction to living more with lessAfter much prayer and encouragement from my mentor, Pam, and my husband, Jim, I decided to start this blog to see how God wants to use it. I have been surprised at the reactions of others to my use of coupons and other things I do to save money. To me, many of these things have always seemed like common sense or just what I have always done because my family did it or I learned it along the way. Laura Paulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18013419957334054632noreply@blogger.com0