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It’s Been Two Weeks…

by Laura March 4, 2011 Simple Steps

… since I posted this. 

Boy has my life changed.  In some ways the changes have been amazingly positive and in some ways not so much.

But I have been overwhelmed by the support and love from my friends, my family and you all.  The e-mails, comments and messages have been unreal.

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TLC Extreme Couponing: Debut April 6th

by Laura March 3, 2011 Simple Steps

Some of you caught Extreme Couponing on TLC in the fall.  It was one stand alone episode to test the waters and see how people would react.

Well, it worked.

So now the show has been picked up for a 12 series option and they have been scouring the country for Extreme Couponers to participate.  They had no [...]

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Frugal Kid’s Activity

by Laura March 1, 2011 Simple Steps

Every week Sharon at Mom On Dealz provides a great frugal activity you can do with your kids!  Yesterday when I was out I saw these plastic Easter Eggs all over the place so they would be easy to find right now!

Language Arts:
1. Contractions: Label one half of egg with the contraction [...]

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I Got Laid Off Today

by Laura February 18, 2011 Simple Steps

**At the request of a few people I have made this post “sticky” which means for the next day or so it will always be on the top of my blog.  If you have already read it, just ignore it.  If not I would love to have you join me in the journey of blogging [...]

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Happy Valentines Day!

by Laura February 14, 2011 Simple Steps

I hope you have a day surrounded by people who love you!

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Frugal Fun Kids’ Activity

by Laura February 8, 2011 Simple Steps

Sharon over at Mom on Dealz does a great post every week with a Frugal Fun activity for kids!  The activity this week is using Beach Balls for learning fun!

“Anyone know a child that does not like to discuss the books they read? Or do you know a child who is having trouble [...]

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Weekend Couponing Checklist

by Laura February 5, 2011 Simple Steps

If you are learning how to coupon there are some things you can do to make your life much easier.  Since it’s sort of a rainy weekend where I live, I thought I would put together a list of useful things you can do inside to help you be a successful couponer this weekend!

1- If [...]

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Harris Teeter Recipes of the Week

by Laura January 27, 2011 Simple Steps

Looking to cook with what’s on sale?  Click here to see the two recipes for the Harris Teeter deals this week!  (The picture is the other recipe- not the Mexican Crock Pot Recipe.)

I posted the crock pot recipe below because crock pots are amazing!

Mexican Crockpot
*1 lb Boneless Chicken Breast (on sale 2lb/$4.99)

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Kroger Meal of the Week

by Laura January 27, 2011 Simple Steps

I am trying a new series of articles with recipes based on sale items at your favorite grocery stores.  Today is a recipe for Kroger.  Thanks Madame Deals! 

Chicken Parmesan Subs

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ t. grill seasoning, divided
½ t. Italian seasoning, divided
12” loaf Italian bread, sliced lengthwise
1 c. [...]

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Give Freely 1/19

by Laura January 19, 2011 Simple Steps

Welcome to Give Freely!

One in five Americans deals daily with the issue of not having enough to eat. Many of those are children. As couponers, we have the unique opportunity to buy items at extremely reduced prices (or even free) to feed our families.

The goal is Give Freely is to present you each week with [...]

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