My plans.........

Life.is.busy. That about sums it up. We are nearing the end of the school year (last day for Riley is next Wed.) and life for the summer is just starting to rev up! We have LOTS planned for our summer: our church family camp, Vacation Bible School, family vacation, doing a preschool dvd/homeschool with the three older kids, and LOTS of walks, picnics, and days at the park are hopefully ahead too!

So - here's the deal: Total $avings is taking a summer break! Mr. T.$. and I have talked about this and we think I'd better just pause on the blog until next fall. By then our two oldest will be in school and I'll have time to blog again. BUT for the time being, I want to enjoy summer, play outside a LOT with my kids and enjoy being able to just pick up and go (since it will be above freezing temps for a few short months). I know I "just started", but it was enough to get me going and I'm looking forward to being back again next fall.

Thanks for following my blog these past few months.

Happy bargain shopping and happy summer!

I'll be back in August! - See you then!! :)

FREE sample of Philosophy's Eye Cream

Go here to request a FREE sample of Philosophy's Miracle Worker Eye Cream. :)

FREE sample of AFRO Food Berber Spice

Go here to fill out the form to receive a FREE sample of Afro Food's Berber Spice. You will need to confirm your email to receive the sample

FREE sample of Mutt Mitt

This freebie cracks me up. :) Go "like" Mutt Mitt on facebook, then sign up for a FREE sample of Mutt Mitt.

FREE sample of Ocean Spray...for a friend! (facebook)

"Like" Ocean Spray then send a sparkling sample to a friend! I sent it to my husband...hey, he's my friend! ;)

Chili's - FREE chips and queso

Go here to print a coupon for FREE chips and queso with purchase of an entree'.

FREE sample of Sebamed skin first (facebook)

After liking Sebamed USA on facebook you can sign up for a free sample. =)

Sam's Club membership (10 wks for $10!)

Right now you can get a 10 week membership to Sam's for just $10. Details here!

My husband (and my husband's family) LOVES Sam's. We go there sometimes just to stroll around and feed the kids some yummy inexpensive pizza at the snack shop....it's a fun family outing. :)

Mamapedia: $10 for 1yr subscription to kids' magazines!

Head over to Mamapedia to score this sweet deal! You can chose between a one year subscription to Animal Baby, Your Big Backyard, or Ranger Rick for just $10 a year!

I purchased Animal Baby and Your Big Backyard (my mom got a Ranger Rick subscription for my kids already) I'm sooooo excited about this deal! :)

If this is your first purchase you can use code: KIDSMAG10 to get 10% off!

The above link is my Mamapedia link...view my disclosure policy here. :)

FREE sample of Shout Color Catcher

Go here to get a free sample of Shout Color Catcher (I know I've signed up for this in the past, but I was able to request another one just now.) =)

Old Country Buffet- B1G1 (facebook)

"Like" OCB on facebook to be able to get a coupon for a free meal with the purchase of one adult meal and beverage.

Coldwater Creek: 30% off your purchase

Go here to print a coupon for 30% off your entire purchase at Coldwater Creek. Offer expires on May 25th.

Redbox- daily deals!

You can text DEALS to 727272 every day from May 16 to May 25, and you’ll get a different discount code each day on a Redbox movie rental. (The discount code will give you anywhere from $0.10 to $1.50 off a movie rental.)

Blogger troubles...

Sorry about not posting over the weekend. Blogger crashed and it wouldn't let me log in...it also wasn't showing all my posts. :( What a pain! But I'm back in business today!

Target: FREE french fries! =)

Ore Ida Easy Fries: $.99
Buy TWO
Use $2/2 Ore Ida Frozen Potato Item - Target coupon
Final cost: Two for FREE!

(the coupon may beep because of the cost of the item, but they should push it through for you!)

Mailbox Monday!

Did you get anything fun in your mail this week? :)

Pizza Hut: $10 pizza offer!

Do you want a night off from cooking?? The $10 Pizza Hut deal is back! Right now you can get a pizza - ANY toppings, ANY size, ANY crust - for just ten bucks. Offer expires on June 4th.

FREE beach safety kit!

Family Safety first is offering a FREE beach safety kit! Hurry over here and sign up for their mailing to get one!

FREE quart of Glidden paint! HURRY!!

Hurry over and request a FREE quart of Glidden paint...you will be able to choose your color!! Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. I chose "nautical blue"...I'm hoping to do something fun with the pint of red paint that I got from Valspar. :) (the site was running a little slowly for me...)

(thanks, thrifty and thriving!)

Tell It To Jesus

I'm teaching this song to our 2-5yr olds at church....I've been singing it all day. What a blessing to know that the Lord hears and answers prayer!

Tell It To Jesus

Are you weary, are you heavy hearted?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
Are you grieving over joys departed?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
Have you sins that to men's eyes are hidden?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Are you troubled at the thought of dying?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
For Christ's coming kingdom are you sighing?
Tell it to Jesus alone.

Chorus:
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus
He is a Friend that's well known
You've no other such a friend or brother
Tell it to Jesus alone.