tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35833953825727066322024-03-13T08:02:39.095-07:00Handmade ThoughtsSimple but helpful tips for saving money, Easy and yummy recipes for a family, and Kind words of a mother.Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-44324609584405264582009-04-03T18:12:00.000-07:002009-04-03T18:29:39.157-07:00Gettin Ready for Easter!!!!<strong>I thought I would try to do some activities that would get us ready for Easter! Me and my Sister and Mason, built this easter bunny house that we bought from wal-mart today for $5.00 and it really had no directions and was very mess and hard to put together but boy did we have a BLAST!! The pictures speak for themselves........</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vyv2SVI/AAAAAAAAAB4/vcoxDsMq9bE/s1600-h/jessica%27s+pics+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vyv2SVI/AAAAAAAAAB4/vcoxDsMq9bE/s320/jessica%27s+pics+017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320642041489017170" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vmcI1XI/AAAAAAAAABw/yUbNJdO66kw/s1600-h/jessica%27s+pics+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vmcI1XI/AAAAAAAAABw/yUbNJdO66kw/s320/jessica%27s+pics+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320642038185121138" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vgiE-6I/AAAAAAAAABo/27Vq4eucouU/s1600-h/jessica%27s+pics+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vgiE-6I/AAAAAAAAABo/27Vq4eucouU/s320/jessica%27s+pics+009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320642036599421858" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vdWkP4I/AAAAAAAAABg/8z1y9TKH1o0/s1600-h/jessica%27s+pics+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kcqLEtZK5jg/Sda3vdWkP4I/AAAAAAAAABg/8z1y9TKH1o0/s320/jessica%27s+pics+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320642035745832834" /></a>Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-32528074353272981712009-03-27T13:27:00.000-07:002009-03-27T13:30:21.903-07:00Triple Coupons Day 3<strong>Day 3</strong><br />This trip was my best so far! and lowest OOP (out of pocket)<br /><br />6- bottles of mustard<br />6- 1lb. bags of rice<br />1- bottle of 409 cleaner<br />2- pks. of mentos gum<br /><br /><br /><strong>Total before coupons $30.00<br /><br />Total after coupons $.25 cents!!!!</strong><br /><br />I will post picks later!!!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-17013347019624442802009-03-27T13:22:00.000-07:002009-03-27T13:27:20.954-07:00Triple Coupons Day 2<strong>Day 2</strong><br /><br />3- bottles of dial hand soap<br />3- 3lb. bags of rice<br />3- french's mustard<br />1- febreeze air spray<br />1- bag of tortilla chips<br />1- betty crocker frosting<br /><br /><br /><strong>Total before coupons $45.00<br /><br />Total After Coupons $9.00</strong>Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-13315161206140792272009-03-27T13:16:00.000-07:002009-03-27T13:22:23.669-07:00What I got at Triple Coupons DAY 1Harris Teeter is Tripling Coupons for a week! <br /><br /><strong>Day 1</strong><br /><br />1- bottle of suave body wash<br />2- boxes of zatarans rice mixes<br />2- pks. of Mahata Rice mixes<br />3- bottles of purex fabric softner<br />1- colgate toothbrush<br />1- colgate toothpaste<br />4- boxes of green giant vegetables<br />1- box of kotex tampons<br />1- box of kotex pads<br />1- box of planters granola bars<br />1- box of lipton tea<br />1- pk. of dentyne ice gum<br /><br />Total before coupons $60.00 dollars<br /><br />After Coupons $9.88Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-70835733612798622832009-03-20T11:37:00.000-07:002009-03-20T11:40:42.431-07:00Its Finally Friday...............<strong>Yippie! its the weekend! It has been a busy week. I hope that everyone has a great weekend, and just a reminder that Harris Teeter Grocery Stores are TRIPLING coupons up to .99 cents starting on March 25th-31st</strong>!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-55981199398597552952009-03-18T16:17:00.000-07:002009-03-18T16:33:36.545-07:00My Great Trip at the Stores Today!!Wow Food Lion had some great deals today!! It pays to scan the asile sometimes and to compare prices. I got:<br /><br />9- 2-liters of Dr.pepper/Diet Dr.Pepper they had coke products on sale this week for .89cents and then had .55 cent coupons on them! making them <strong>only .44 cents each!!!</strong><br /><br />I had some coupons to use up at Wal-Mart and got:<br /><br />10- packs of huggies 40ct. wipes which are priced at $1.00 and when you use the $1.00 off any huggies bath and body product coupon you get them for <strong>FREE!!</strong><br /><br />At Dollar General:<br /><br />10- boxes of Band Aids they are always priced there for $1.00 and there was a coupon that came out recently for $1.00 off any band aid product. which makes them <strong>FREE!!</strong>Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-49223450548294705702009-03-18T15:35:00.000-07:002009-03-18T15:46:58.924-07:00Ice Cream Sandwhich CakeThis is a yummy and very affordable dessert that is a great crowd pleaser!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br /><br />12 ct. box of Ice cream sandwhiches (any brand will do)<br /><br />1 cup. of heavy whipping cream<br /><br />2 Tb. of powder sugar<br /><br />1/2 cup of chocolate chips<br /><br /><br /><strong>Directions</strong><br /><br />In a medium mixing bowl, mix heavy cream and powder sugar on high until peaks form.<br />Then in a 8"by4" pan, put one layer of ice cream sandwhiches down and spoon half of cream mixture on top, making sure to spread evenly, the repeat with another layer of ice cream sandwhiches and then top with the remaining cream mixture, and the sprinkle the top with chocolate chips. Freeze for at least one hour before serving.Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-20425392897048378192009-03-13T15:02:00.001-07:002009-03-13T15:04:29.727-07:00Just a reminderJust a reminder to let everyone know that Coupons are coming out in Sundays papers! Even if your not a avid coupon clipper, pick one up and browse through the coupons, you may nver know if you can find some that you can use on everyday products that you buy! With the economy in the shape that its in every penny helps!! Have a GREAT weekend!!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-62094820599656893552009-03-13T14:13:00.000-07:002009-03-13T14:20:06.933-07:00Time for a change............So I have been away from blogging for quite sometime now, and I have recently decided that it was time to change that! I have been debating on what I really wanna blog/write about and It finally came to me the other day.......... Sorry to have been away for so long! It feels good to be back!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-39587182791377602242009-01-05T18:58:00.000-08:002009-01-05T19:04:08.528-08:00New Years Resolutions<strong>Welcome 2009! Its a brand new year with brand new plans, and ideas. I am really hoping to become more healthier this year. I am trying to cut out snacking on junk, and eating late at night. I hope this will work! I would love to create a great stock pile this year and become even more avid in couponing then I have been. I would like to think that I have a good stockpile now, But I know many of people on the website that I am joined on Have even greater ones! I am eager to start a garden this spring so I can can veggies amd have them all year long. I hope that we all are able to keep some of our New years resolutions, and maybe even make them last all year!</strong>Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-41408389035754664262008-10-23T05:02:00.000-07:002008-10-23T05:30:17.290-07:00Happy Birthday!!!On October 23rd, 1958 Marsha Gail Parks was born!! For some of you who don't know who this is she is My Mother-in-Law!! Today is her 50th birthday!! I just wanted to wish her a GREAT Birthday!! We LOVE You!!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-72369251867974980932008-10-16T19:45:00.000-07:002008-10-16T20:03:31.640-07:00Pumpkin BreadI LOVE this recipe!! It makes such a moist and yummy bread. I usually make 4 loaves at a time and it gets gone fast. Its great the next day with a little butter and a cup of coffee. You can always subsitute the pumpkin for sweet potato and it comes out perfect too!! I have also made it that way and its a hit! (just ask the people at Hoke Correctional lol)
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<br /><strong>Ingredients
<br /></strong>3 cups <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=64">flour</a>
<br />1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=7">baking soda</a>
<br />1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=359">salt</a>
<br />1 tablespoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=324">cinnamon</a>
<br />2 cups <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=139">sugar</a>
<br />2 cups <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=285">pumpkin</a> (cooked fresh or canned)
<br />4 <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=142">eggs</a>, beaten
<br />1 1/4 cups cooking oil</a>
<br />1 cup nuts</a> ( optional)
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<br /><strong>Directions</strong>
<br />1Preheat oven to 350°.
<br />2Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.
<br />3Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
<br />4Mix pumpkin, eggs, oil, and nuts together.
<br />5Combine mixtures and blend thoroughly.
<br />6Pour into pans.
<br />7Bake for 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
<br />8Remove from pans and cool on a rack.
<br />Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-53760179472631736022008-10-16T19:26:00.000-07:002008-10-16T19:45:11.694-07:00Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo<strong>Serves 6</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Ingredien</strong><strong>ts</strong><br />1/2 cup <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=141">butter</a><br />8 oz. package of <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=506">cream cheese</a><br />1 pint <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=361">heavy cream</a><br />1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=501">garlic powder</a><br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=359">salt</a><br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=337">black pepper</a><br />2/3 cup grated <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=467">parmesan cheese</a> (preferably fresh)<br />1 lb <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=273">fettuccine</a>, prepared as directed<br /><br />I add about 3 chicken breast cut in small pieces and browned in a little butter until cooked through to my sauce at the end. The recipe doesn't call for chicken but you can add if you want<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Directions</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />1In a medium saucepan, melt butter.<br /><br />2When butter is melted, add cream cheese.<br /><br />3When the cream cheese is softened, add heavy cream.<br /><br />4Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.<br /><br />5Simmer for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly.<br /><br />6Remove from heat and stir in parmesan.<br /><br />7Serve over hot fettucine noodles.<br /><br /><br />I made this for dinner tonight and it was a HIT!! It tasted so great!! I was very pleased with myself and the ease of the sauce!! Pair this with a fresh tossed salad and some garlic bread and you have a Great and Hearty Meal!Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3583395382572706632.post-60313443354983118612008-10-09T18:48:00.000-07:002008-10-09T18:57:54.087-07:00Thinking of AutumnThe weather is cooling down and the trees are starting to turn their brillant shades of reds, and oranges. Pumpkins are on every door step, and the smell of apple cider is in the air..................Handmade Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04995494147807948950noreply@blogger.com7