Dustin Maher's Buddy Bootcamp DVDs - coming soon!

I've shared in the past how much I LOVE Dustin Maher's (trainer to the Moms!) Fit Moms for Life DVDs.  If I lived in Minnesota, I would SO be at his bootcamps every morning!  Thankfully, he's coming out with a set of 4 new DVDs in about 6 weeks that are highly interactive, focus on muscle toning and fat burning, can be done with a partner and are a culmination of his bootcamp workouts.

Over the weekend he had a contest to see who could come up with a creative name for this new DVD set.  Along with 80+ others, I submitted (what I thought) were just 'ok' entries.  In fact, the first time I (thought) I submitted my entries, they didn't show up on his blog so I waited a few hours and then decided to re-post from memory.  To my surprise, I WON the contest!!!!  And the winner gets a FREE set of the new DVDs!!!  I'm thrilled and totally shocked that Dustin picked my entry - Ultimate Buddy Bootcamp!  He's going to name the set Buddy Bootcamp.

Take a minute to check out Dustin's website and look around.  He offers tons of nutrition advice, testimonies, workouts, grocery shopping guides and lots of motivational videos to spur you on.  I receive regular emails from Dustin and have ALWAYS received personal responses from him when I've emailed with a question or advice.  I'm so encouraged reading his posts and updates.

Operation Christmas Child Update

Last month, I posted here about our commitment to make 4 shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child project in November.  I'm so excited about our growing stockpile!  Everywhere we go, we're always on the look out for inexpensive or FREE items to put in the boxes.

Here's a picture of the items we've collected so far.  FREE soaps and pens from hotels, Happy Meal toys from Chickfila, Hardee's and McDonald's, and other cheap items.

So far we've spent less than $10 on all of this!!

It's such a JOY to give!

Sunday Super Savings

The kids and I ventured out first thing this morning to avoid the tax-free weekend crowds!  I got the majority of grocery shopping done by myself last night, got some good deals and saved around $60.  We picked up a few more good deals this morning that I wanted to share.

Target:
2 Bic 8-pack Mechanical pencils $1.20 each (used $1/2 Target Q AND $1/2 Bic manf. Q) = $.40
2 Dannon Smoothie 6-packs $1.66 each (used (2) $1/1 manf. Qs) = $1.32
TOTAL:  $1.72 pre-tax

Kroger:
Returned pack of Pampers diapers for pack of Pull-ups (our son is doing great with potty training!) Exchanged plus used $1.50/1 manf. Q) = $.72 overage
Lady Speed Stick $.88 (used $.50/1) = FREE
Newspaper $1.19 (sale price)
TOTAL:  Kroger paid me $.26!!!!!!!!!

My first iPhone post!

Today has been so sweet! I finally used the giftcard my family gave me for mother's day and got a delightfully relaxing massage! It was heavenly! This afternoon Britain and I have been clipping and organizing coupons. She asked for a pouch like mine so I dug around and found some in supplies and my old coupon bag. It's perfect because we have the same initials so my monogrammed bag is now hers! She told me she wants to grow-up and be a coupon lady! I just smiled from ear to ear! I always enjoy our coupon clipping times! I'll post pics soon.

FREE 2-week Supply of Pro-Biotics

Bio-35 will send you a 2 week supply of Pro-Biotics when you request a sample here on their Facebook page.

Here's a description of Bio-35™

"An essential combination of five families of nutrients including fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates to help repair "energy leaks", improve the immune system, increase stamina, improve cholesterol profile, and provide nutrients to help the body heal itself."

Definitely worth trying!  Can't pass it up when it's FREE!


Thanks, Hip2Save!

Obedience in Giving

Crystal over at Money Saving Mom posted a great story about obedience in giving.  Sometimes it's really hard to obey God when He asks you to give up something you've been wanting or saving up for or when money is tight.  He is the ULTIMATE giver of good things and blesses the faithful.  Be inspired!

Thank you, Moneysavingmom!

FREE Glitter Ball @ Borders (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY!)

My kids will LOVE this deal!  Between now and 8/8, head over to Borders to get a FREE glitter ball!  Absolutely no purchase necessary.  Just take this coupon with you.  **You do have to be a Borders Rewards Perks Member to use the coupon.  Sign-up here for FREE!

I'm FINALLY going to use my massage giftcard Chris and the kids gave me for Mother's Day today and thankfully it's right next to a Borders!

Thanks, Hip2Save!