I found several deals this week but here are a couple:
3 giant bottles of Gain's new dish soap for FREE
2 California Pizza Kitchen Pizza's for $3.98 (normally $15)
4 family size Simply Orange orange juice bottles for .99/ea (normally $3'ish/ea)
1 box of wheat thins for FREE
1 box of new wheat thins stix for .99
2 tubs of Land O'Lakes butter for FREE
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Frugal Adventure #1
I used some techniques from the couponing class and was able to purchase:
-A variety 10-pack of Quaker oatmeal
-A box of 10 Quaker granola bars
-A large box of Crystal Light drink mix
-2 tubes of Colgate toothpaste (the specialy kind- not just normal Colgate)
-1 bag of Brach's Candy Corn
Total purchase: $2.25
-A variety 10-pack of Quaker oatmeal
-A box of 10 Quaker granola bars
-A large box of Crystal Light drink mix
-2 tubes of Colgate toothpaste (the specialy kind- not just normal Colgate)
-1 bag of Brach's Candy Corn
Total purchase: $2.25
Frugal Adventures
For the last couple of years, hunting for deals has become a way of life- not sure who inspired me to do this but I love every minute of it. Usually when I talk about my deals, I am totally the outcast.. no matter if I am talking to a friend, family member or co-worker BUT I have realized there are others like me (that know how to get even better deals!!)- after this weekend's extreme couponing class taught by Kristin Harrison and a lecture by Dave Ramsey, I have stepped it UP! And, because I am a huge nerd I am going to start posting the deals I get on here :) The more deal's I get on stupid stuff (toothpaste, laundry soap, food), the more moolah we have to spend the way we want! See, it's not crazy!!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
June 17, 2006
June 17th is so special to me :) It's one of my very favorite days of the year.. I married my Matt Heiden in 2006 and it was such an amazing day. The things that made it amazing were the love and support we were given by so many. Our wedding was during a very busy time. Matt and I graduated from Ball State in May, started new jobs 2 days after we graduated, and bought a home in Pendleton. So many exciting things mixed with a not-so-exciting thing (the death of my grandpa "Daddo" whom I loved more than I could ever describe and miss so much that I can still hear his voice and smell his smell) made this season of my life incredibly bittersweet and unforgettable.
We have the greatest families...
Anything my mom touches turns into gold in my book... she made the planning of the wedding and the day so fun. I will never forget when we picked out my veil. I got a cathedral one because my mom and I agreed that a tall girl should have a long veil. She wanted me to have everything I wanted and made everything perfect. I wanted her opinion with every little detail and she was so happy to help me :)
Matt's mom and dad were great- Shelley designed and handcrafted each wedding invitation, our monogram, our aisle runner design, a beautiful sign outside of the church, and so much more. She's so creative and reminiscent which made things so memorable and her special touch was magical!
Not only did I wear the most beautiful dress, spend the day with my very best friends, have my sister stand up with me as my maid of honor, dance the night away, gained so many wonderful gifts from so many wonderful friends, leave for a honeymoon to the Dominican Republic the next morning, I was blessed to unite with my very favorite person in the world. Matt and I had something special the first time we met and I still get that special feeling when I see him today. I am so thankful to have experienced marriage the way God designed it and this is why I LOVE June 17th :) I love you, Matt Heiden!!
We have the greatest families...
Anything my mom touches turns into gold in my book... she made the planning of the wedding and the day so fun. I will never forget when we picked out my veil. I got a cathedral one because my mom and I agreed that a tall girl should have a long veil. She wanted me to have everything I wanted and made everything perfect. I wanted her opinion with every little detail and she was so happy to help me :)
Matt's mom and dad were great- Shelley designed and handcrafted each wedding invitation, our monogram, our aisle runner design, a beautiful sign outside of the church, and so much more. She's so creative and reminiscent which made things so memorable and her special touch was magical!
Not only did I wear the most beautiful dress, spend the day with my very best friends, have my sister stand up with me as my maid of honor, dance the night away, gained so many wonderful gifts from so many wonderful friends, leave for a honeymoon to the Dominican Republic the next morning, I was blessed to unite with my very favorite person in the world. Matt and I had something special the first time we met and I still get that special feeling when I see him today. I am so thankful to have experienced marriage the way God designed it and this is why I LOVE June 17th :) I love you, Matt Heiden!!
Monday, October 12, 2009
what fall means to me...
I cannot believe the fall is here again and boy is it a cold one! I am so not looking forward to coat-wearing weather. Fall is staring to become busier for us than the summer is. And, I think more people are getting married in the fall than ever before. Last fall, I was in 2 weddings and this fall, we are in Matt's sister's wedding. I love weddings. Who doesn't though, right? Love is in the air, everyone is dressed up, letting loose, dancing away, flowers are flying, great cake, lots of family and friends, and at the end, there is another happy couple!
The child in me loves to celebrate halloween- well, I'm not so much of a hands-on celebrater all decked out in a costume, I am really just a nerdy-celebrater. I love love love sitting at the end of my driveway in our huge sub-division with my husband and my dog and watch all of the trick-or-treaters. I especially love when families include their dogs. So, this year, I will have treats for the kids and treats for the dogs! Speaking of dog treats, I have an obsession with making homeade dog treats. I stick with the simpler recipes but Irish seems to love them. I have cookie cutters and all. I love baking them- Irish is there by my side starring at the oven- she knows they are for her!
Fall also means Notre Dame football! We get to go to the ND vs USC game this year which is coming up in just a couple of days! I LOVE going to ND and spending the day with my husband. Thanks to Matt's Aunt Pat, we have the best seats.
Fall also means a trip to our favorite apple orchard- I dont go for the apples, I go for the apple donuts and an apple cider slush. They are the very best.
Fall also means some great rummage sales- one of my favorite hobbies. I got almost everything on my garage sale list this summer except I am looking for one more thing. I continue to keep my eyes open!
I can't wait to partake in other halloween/fall activities later in life when we have little ones!
Happy Halloween everyone!
The child in me loves to celebrate halloween- well, I'm not so much of a hands-on celebrater all decked out in a costume, I am really just a nerdy-celebrater. I love love love sitting at the end of my driveway in our huge sub-division with my husband and my dog and watch all of the trick-or-treaters. I especially love when families include their dogs. So, this year, I will have treats for the kids and treats for the dogs! Speaking of dog treats, I have an obsession with making homeade dog treats. I stick with the simpler recipes but Irish seems to love them. I have cookie cutters and all. I love baking them- Irish is there by my side starring at the oven- she knows they are for her!
Fall also means Notre Dame football! We get to go to the ND vs USC game this year which is coming up in just a couple of days! I LOVE going to ND and spending the day with my husband. Thanks to Matt's Aunt Pat, we have the best seats.
Fall also means a trip to our favorite apple orchard- I dont go for the apples, I go for the apple donuts and an apple cider slush. They are the very best.
Fall also means some great rummage sales- one of my favorite hobbies. I got almost everything on my garage sale list this summer except I am looking for one more thing. I continue to keep my eyes open!
I can't wait to partake in other halloween/fall activities later in life when we have little ones!
Happy Halloween everyone!
Friday, September 4, 2009
blessed be the name of the LORD!
Okay.. so, a lot has happened in the heiden home in the last couple of weeks. Many of you know that Matt took a huge leap of faith in January by giving his notice at the golf course where he had been securely employed for the past 5 years. The golf business isn't family friendly- us both knowing this the entire time he was there just thought that maybe somehow we could get adjusted to it since Matt loved that job so much. However, we decided to take the leap knowing that God had something better in store for us- something that would require less of Matt's time.
So, we went through the winter months with Matt being unemployed and with this economy, we all know how risky that was. However, we put our trust in God to provide... and He did! His first provision for us was when Matt got a full-time substitute teaching position with Anderson schools for a couple of months. He has his teaching license and was considered a "guest teacher." We were incredibly blessed with this opportunity even though it would end in June. The reassurance God gave us was awesome as He gave Matt his FIRST pay check the same day Matt would have received it if he were returning to the golf course. Whew... coincidence? I think not!
So, after his teaching position ended, he began the search for something permanent. Even though I believe Matt would be a wonderful teacher, Matt wanted a sales position- something where he could help people, develop relationships, and have a flexible schedule. Matt signed on with Farmers Insurance in July. He was happy (and a little scared at the same time) with this opportunity and his decision to sell insurance since he was going to be able to learn a lot. He received his licenses and certification and began selling. The sales were slow as there is a huge learning curve with insurance and we got frustrated at times; however, we wanted to push on.
A month later, Matt was recruited for another sales position selling insurance but turned down the position as it was too similiar to what he was currently doing. However, something sparked in Matt's mind to put his feelers in the market again just to see if there was something better out there- something salaried and a little more stable. He came across a position that looked perfect for him. Me, being the realist I am and over critical of about everything, thought this was too good to be true- millions will apply. Well, I was wrong. After 3 interviews and 5 very long weeks of waiting for answers, Matt secured his almost dream job. He starts Sept 14th, 2009 as the Territory Sales Manager for Dyson. He will visit stores everywhere from Indianapolis to Gary making product recommendations and training employees on how to use Dyson's latest and greatest products.
I can truly say that our time in this very deep valley of uncertainty and dependance from January 2009 to August 2009 was joyous. Even as we watched our savings account dwindle and had to turn down many opportunities because we couldn't afford them, we truly made the very best of our situation and it was a true delight to depend on our Provider each and every day. We know for a fact that God WILL take care of us no matter what. We feel humbled to have been put in this situation because we grew closer to our Father and to eachother. Thank you, Jesus for showing us that if we are faithful to you and your Word, you will provide. We've witnessed it first hand and are forever grateful.
(for those of you who so generously bought insurance from Matt and haven't been notified of this change, please do not be alarmed. Matt is going through the steps to see who will be taking over your account IF you want to stay with Farmers. If not, Matt will help get you transferred to somewhere else if you want his help. He will contact you each individually very soon. Thank you, friends for your support. We love you!)
So, we went through the winter months with Matt being unemployed and with this economy, we all know how risky that was. However, we put our trust in God to provide... and He did! His first provision for us was when Matt got a full-time substitute teaching position with Anderson schools for a couple of months. He has his teaching license and was considered a "guest teacher." We were incredibly blessed with this opportunity even though it would end in June. The reassurance God gave us was awesome as He gave Matt his FIRST pay check the same day Matt would have received it if he were returning to the golf course. Whew... coincidence? I think not!
So, after his teaching position ended, he began the search for something permanent. Even though I believe Matt would be a wonderful teacher, Matt wanted a sales position- something where he could help people, develop relationships, and have a flexible schedule. Matt signed on with Farmers Insurance in July. He was happy (and a little scared at the same time) with this opportunity and his decision to sell insurance since he was going to be able to learn a lot. He received his licenses and certification and began selling. The sales were slow as there is a huge learning curve with insurance and we got frustrated at times; however, we wanted to push on.
A month later, Matt was recruited for another sales position selling insurance but turned down the position as it was too similiar to what he was currently doing. However, something sparked in Matt's mind to put his feelers in the market again just to see if there was something better out there- something salaried and a little more stable. He came across a position that looked perfect for him. Me, being the realist I am and over critical of about everything, thought this was too good to be true- millions will apply. Well, I was wrong. After 3 interviews and 5 very long weeks of waiting for answers, Matt secured his almost dream job. He starts Sept 14th, 2009 as the Territory Sales Manager for Dyson. He will visit stores everywhere from Indianapolis to Gary making product recommendations and training employees on how to use Dyson's latest and greatest products.
I can truly say that our time in this very deep valley of uncertainty and dependance from January 2009 to August 2009 was joyous. Even as we watched our savings account dwindle and had to turn down many opportunities because we couldn't afford them, we truly made the very best of our situation and it was a true delight to depend on our Provider each and every day. We know for a fact that God WILL take care of us no matter what. We feel humbled to have been put in this situation because we grew closer to our Father and to eachother. Thank you, Jesus for showing us that if we are faithful to you and your Word, you will provide. We've witnessed it first hand and are forever grateful.
(for those of you who so generously bought insurance from Matt and haven't been notified of this change, please do not be alarmed. Matt is going through the steps to see who will be taking over your account IF you want to stay with Farmers. If not, Matt will help get you transferred to somewhere else if you want his help. He will contact you each individually very soon. Thank you, friends for your support. We love you!)
Thursday, July 30, 2009
HOLE-IN-ONE baby!
Yes, that is right, my baby got a Hole-in-One yesterday (7/29/09)! He is so deserving of this honor.. it didn't come with luck... He has skill! Matt has a love for the game of golf like I have a love for retail. It's a love of respect :) We were a little bummed to know there was no car or cash tied to this sweet victory but we both are completely satisfied with his accomplishment.. so satisfied that a prize wouldn't have added much. Getting a hole-in-one is something that would have been on Matt's 'bucket list' if he had one! So..ccchhheecckkk!
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