Saturday Deals, Fries, Temple and Month Cooking

 I woke this morning feel a little better I think I have a sinus infection and starting of a cold, but I am much better than yesterday.
This morning Coco, Talmage and I went to Fry's with coupons in hand and ready to get deals.

This is what I got for $31.79.

There are 5 four roll pack of toilet paper (FREE), 4 Rice Quakes (Free), Milk was .99 cents limit 2, Tampico drinks $1.00 Capri Suns 5 of them, I got for .77 each with my coupons, McCormick sesoning 3 of them (FREE), 10 peanut butter enough for at least 2 months and finished off my year supply of shampoo & condiditioner for the girls. I had to do 2 transactions so I saved $33.77 on the first one with a 79% savings and on the second one I saved $68.42 with a savings of 76%. I was really happy with what I got. I am still learning.

 We then went to Superstition Ranch Market for veggies and fruit. I spent $25.27. We were out of all of our fresh veggies and fruit. If it isn't around I tend to snack on junk snacks.  We usually have 2 veggies at dinner every night so we do eat a lot of veggies. They had black berries and strawberries. Oh they smell so yummy I can't wait to eat some. 

After this we went to the Holsum Backery Inc. Outlet. I got all the bread for the week for $18.75. I am going to start making my own bread again to save on that money there. With lunches for 6 people every day we go through a lot of bread. The bread there is really good and great price. They have the 9 Grain for $1.69 a loaf that is normally around $4. I know it is better for us and fills us up with good nutrition instead of just yucky fillers.

 

I am doing my own experiment with Burger King fries. These were bought and picture was taken on Friday April 24, 2009. The first picture is of them wrapped up in the napkin after I took them out of the container. They are kind of greasy but not to bad. They will be kept in this same napkin as I do my experiment. I will be taking pictures and keeping you updated on them. 

 Today I an exciting day for my niece and her family they are being sealed as a family in the Washington D.C. Temple
 

This is the closest one to where they live in Pennsylvania. I am so happy for  you Savannah, Jess, Pantera and Zeke.

Today has been buys since we got home Coco and I emptied out my freezer. I am going to make a list of what all we have in there and make dinner off of it. I plan on doing a one month cooking like I use to do. With starting a new business and summer coming I want all the time I can get and not be raising the electric bill along with heating up the house.

Hope you all have a great Saturday evening. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

WAAAAAAAAAA

That is me crying. I woke up this morning with a list of things to do today. I got out of bed and a major headache started in. I just kept waiting for it to go away. )This is what I usually do instead of taking a ibuprofen right away.) I have been up for 4 hours and I had to give in. I am aching all over and having chills. I am getting sick!! Off to take Zicam and lay down with Gabby who is still home. She is doing better other than her cough that is really nasty sounding. Maybe after a little nap I will feel much better.
Have a great Friday day! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Silly Kid

Yesterday when I took E'lyse shopping Alan had called me to see when I would get home. I had just got to the second store and he was working on the watering system for the garden and needed something so he took Gabby with him since she was home from school. They stopped to get a drink and she started coughing and the clerk said that the Icee should help with that cough. Alan said," Yes and I think some chicken nuggets from McDonald's would help too." Gabby looks up at him and says,"Mom said we can't have McDonald's". She looks down then back up again quickly with her eyes wide and says,"But, we don't have to tell her!" Stinker! She didn't get McDonald's. You may ask why. I was watching a You Tube video and the guy that filmed the movie," Super Size Me" did an experiment with some of McDonald's food. He placed certain items seperatly into glass jars with lids. The kind that they use to have in 5 and dime stores with candy in them. Anyway so he put in some of McD's and then a burger and fries from a street vendor. This is all in New York City. After 10 weeks the McD's fries still looked fresh. That just made me sick to think of what that is doing to our bodies.
If you like McDonalds that is fine I am just telling you why I will no longer eat there or take my kiddos there. PLEASE! Don't write me nasty comments for my opinion as I said it is MY opinion and decision.
I am tempted to do this with other fast food resturants and see how long it takes them.
I can't believe it is Thursday. I am feeling a little scattered and need to get back to the routine. Being gone most of Tuesday and Wednesday threw me off. Gabby is still home with a cough and slite fever off and on. I think she likes being home. So for today I have wash to do, kiddos to take care of and some cleaning off the front porch. Off to get my jobs done. Have a great day!
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Extreme Makeover: Me Edition

To join in go to {aefilkins}
This week's question:

Share some of the music that you work out to. What helps you rock it!? What gets your blood pumpin?

For me it would have to be some of the following:
(Old) Van Halen with David Lee Roth
Billy Idol
Prince
Kiss
Pussy Cat Dolls
Aerosmith
Kiss
Spice Girls
The Go Go's
Beyonce
Justin Timberlake
It depends on what I am in the mood for.
This week I am focusing on food choices and drinking more water. Stupid Diet Coke I got addicted to it and I can't stop!!! HELP!!
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Whatcha Working on Wednesday

Whatcha Working on Wednesday is today! I am late posting due to not being home. Coco and Talmage came over bright and early this morning and visited for a while. E'lyse had a late start day. We had told her we would get her some new clothes she is outgrowing hers and they aren't modest enough for our liking so today was a perfect day to take her shopping. We first went to Wal-Mart. I had to get some lunch supplies and she wanted to check out their shorts. She found 3 pair that are adorable and 1 cute blouse with 4 under-shirt camis. We then went to Goodwill because I wanted to look around. For those in Arizona if you go to www.goodwillaz.com you can pring off coupons for the store. I saved $10 there today and got some cute blouses for her and a skirt for me and 3 casual shirts for me too. They were name brands too and I hate spending full price for clothing especially for myself. We then went to Ross. We hit the jackpot there. She got some blouses, 2 skirts and a sweet little brown and blue skirt suit. The skirt has polkadots on it and is as sweet as can be. We had fun! It has been a while since she and I have done anything like this together. She is usually with friends or busy. I took her to school and came home.
I started my wash for the day and did some straightening up around the house. I still have to work on the budget and business plans to go over with Alan. Planning on a simple cool dinner since it is so hot here for tonight. Alan is getting the soil preped for the garden as I said before "I don't do the heat", it really makes me sick to my stomache. And you may ask why I live in Arizona? Because I can't get hubby to move and right now this is where the Lord wants us. So the AC is on and I am good.
Off to get work done. Have a great afternoon. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

It's A Go and A Bunch Of Things

It's a go! Hubby and I are starting our own business. There are so many decisions and plans to make it is wonderful. This feels so right and what the Lord wants for us at this time. More to come on this later.
Gabby has been home from school yesterday and today with a ferocious cough and nasty sounding nose. She loves being at home with me it is really funny. She has been laying around a lot and if you know Gabby she is not one to lay around she is one to bounce off the walls. She is a bundle of energy.
The Reset button was a great idea. Eating has been good. Not so much on the exercising other than a lot of walking. I know this counts but isn't the full 1/2 hour to 45 min. of cardio but that is okay it is all good. I hope all of you who pressed yours are doing great with it. You can check in on my Healthy Habit blog with me or here if you want. I will be putting more information regarding the health ideas and such on it.
I am feeling a little craft deficient lately. I haven't done any crafts and it is so sad. I need to put some time in on some scrap-booking or painting or making something beautiful tomorrow.
Last night for Family Home Evening we had a cook out. Meaning Alan did the cooking outside and we ate inside because I am a wimp! This week has gotten much hotter here in Arizona. It is trying to get to the 100's and I don't do heat very well. I am a cold weather gal. So the AC has been turned on and cooling off the family. After dinner we watched a good movie called "Faith In Potatoes". It is a little hard to hear all the conversations due to the guys great Scottish accent. Yummy just like Sean Connery! Anyway it is a good movie that has a great story and the scenery is pretty. It is set in South Africa. I know you are probably asking how did a Scottish guy end up in SA. You have to watch the movie to find out.
Today Coco watched Gabby for Alan and I while we went to the Temple. It was nice to go it has been a little too long for me since I was there. It was very peaceful and quiet. It made me very sleepy. he he Then we went out to lunch for Mexican food at MiAmigos. (Missed seeing your there Janey!) I love their chips and salsa, but it gives me really bad breath. So worth it though.
For tonight the kiddos have mutual (this is a youth meeting in our church). We are having a simple dinner and planning. Off I go to finish up wash and get dinner going. Tonight is also the Biggest Loser so I will be watching that too. Have a great evening! Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Extreme Makeover: Me Edition

I decided to join this great idea "Extreme Makeover: Me Edition" with a fun and beautiful host Amber . Each week she will post a question and we report to post how we are doing. The question for this was posted last week and funny enough I answered it too last week. It was basically this: What are you going to do this week after the big Easter weekend to get back on track? This was my answer Restart Button. It is Spring and time for a fresh start. No mindless eating for me.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Shelf Reliance Give Away

If you go here Modern Molly Mormon you can have the opportunity to enter the giveaway for THRIVE food storage This is the food storage product I did a couple reviews on here and here . This product is awesome. I really, really, really want to win this one. But good luck to all of you who try. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Weekend Update, Home Making Monday and Menu Plan Monday

Warning!! This is a post from a scatter brained lady. The things you read will be out of order due to the way things just kept poping in my head as I was writing this.
My weekend was good. Considering that Friday night we were getting our dinner prepared for our date night. The kids were all at friends houses and just as Alan went out to lite the grill my cell phone rang. It was one of the mall cops calling to tell me my daughter,E'lyse was there and was being loud and obnoxious and needed to be picked up. I couldn't believe it, not that I didn't think my child would be that way but she was suppose to be at her friends house watching a movie. I asked if it was a joke, he said no. It turns out her and her friend decided to go to the mall even though Alan and I said no. I knew they were going to meet boys there and that isn't allowed. Sure enough I was right. We decided to let her sit on what her consequence would be for her stupidity for a day or so. I honestly was too mad to give her it that night. She would have had no privileges till she was 18. The first thing I did was to take the cell phone away from her. I know now her life is ruined. he he I just don't understand parents taking a teenagers word that her parents said she could go to the mall with the older sister and her boyfriend who are only 16. Why not give me a call to make sure it is alright? I guess I am odd that way I wouldn't do that, I know how teenagers can be.
We had a very long talk with her on Sunday and changes are underway for her. Still no cell phone and won't be one for a very long time.
On Saturday Alan built 1 of our garden planter boxes.
We obviously still need to fill with dirt and get the planting done. There is nothing like fresh tomatoes from your own vine.
Sunday was a good day. In Sacrament it was the Young Women s presentation . E'lyse gave a good talk. In fact all of the girls did a good job.
During our Sunday school time we went in and talked with our Bishop regarding Dallas' blow up last week. Dallas acts as if nothing happend but there are issues that need to be delt with for things to be more loving and comfortable feeling in our home. Bishop Kempton is truly an inspired man. He has so much love for the youth in our ward and he knows Dallas so well. He gave us some wonderful advice on dealing with Dallas and his fit last week. He helped us so much with his words of wisdom and guidance. So once again the winds of change are coming to this family with Dallas. I have such a great respect and love for our Bishop and all he does for our ward and the time he takes to listen and help. It is wonderful!

I don't want people thinking I have terrible kiddos they are normal. They occasionally make dumb decisions. As do I. I love them no matter what. My hubby and I are trying to raise them the way our Heavenly Father does with us. We don't always ask or listen and he lets us fall flat on our faces but always loves us no matter what. I do struggle with the parenting of teenagers. I just wish I could keep them under my wing and not let them get hurt or make major mistakes, I know that is not what I am suppose to do though. So I pray and listen to advice from other parent's, our Bishop and do what feels that would be best for them.

Homemaking Monday Tip:
Daily prayer and communication with our Father in Heaven can make things so much better. Like any relationship we need to keep the lines of communication open with him. He is there for us. He hears our prayers and loves each of us. Take the time it is so worth it.

Menu Plan Monday: (In no paticular order)
Kentucky Ham Hot Borwn
Sliced Cucumbers

Chicken Cordon Blue
Peas
Salad

Taco Mac Salad
Vanilla yogurt with Apple slices and grapes

Tater Tot Casserole
Corn
Five Cup Salad

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tomato Soup
Salad
Orange slices

Date Night

Roast
Mash Potatoes/Gravy
Green Beans
To make my home sing today I am bringing in a spirit of happiness and full of positive attitude.
Being that today is my day for major home blessings I better get to work. Have a great day!
Hugs, Bobbi Jo

Looking Up

As I woke up this morning with what felt like a pencil being shoved into my right ear, I have another ear infection. I got up and got lunches finished up, kiddos off to school and I just couldn't stay awake. Hubby and I were to go to the Temple this morning but I couldn't stay awake. I am one of those people when I have an infection my body just wants to sleep. So I listened to my body and went back to bed a little after 8 and woke at my phone ringing at 11:45. Told you I was sleepy. I feel a little better, still sleepy and not a ball of energy but I did manage to get my hair done and dressed. With all the work I got completed on Monday I have been left with just quick home blessings this week. Things are starting to look up regardless of my ear ache!
A while back I had a dream (literally) that hubby and I had our own business. The only problem was that hubby wasn't interested and I didn't know what kind of business. This was about 2 years ago. Well he is thinking more and more about being his own boss and starting up a business. He has been in deep thought about it too. We were eating lunch together and he started talking about what part if any I wanted to play in this and we came up with some great ideas. Now we have to take it to the Lord to see if this is what we are suppose to do. The type of businesses my hubby wants to do, he is great at and I feel could be very good for him and our family. We will see what comes with it.
I was reading an article on Spring cleaning that has to do with health and I loved it so I wanted to share them with you I will also be sharing them on my Health blog. I think these are wonderful.

A Clean Slate-PRESS RESET

Posted by Cathy Lang in General on 8 April 2009

Show of hands:

How many of you had a New Year’s Resolution to exercise more?

...my hand is in the air.

How many of you have fallen short of that goal or abandoned it all together?

...my hand is in the air.

Yes; professional personal trainers get a little off track and have to set fitness and weight-loss goals, and yes; even trainers get caught up in the day to day of life and have a little trouble sticking to our fitness resolutions.

2009 got off to a bumpy start for many of us so I say it’s time to PRESS RESET!

Spring is a time of re-birth…out with the old, in with the new…spring-cleaning…whatever cliché you want to use applies.

PRESS RESET on not only your resolution, but also the way you approach fitness altogether. Stop thinking of ways to exercise and think of ways to move. Every little bit helps-even the fun stuff! Clean out those negative connotations of fitness as a chore.

Some people need the solitude of dedicated time to walk, run, dance, meditate, hike, swim, etc on their own. For those of you who don’t have the inclination or perhaps just don’t have the time to be away from your family play tag with your children, go bowling, look up a walking tour of your city that a tourist would enjoy and explore your city as if you were visiting for the first time.

The same way that every forkful of food or ‘I’ll just have 1 bite’ can add up to extra pounds, every minute you spend moving your body adds up to a fitter, trimmer, healthier you.

The chill of winter is now gone..

Posted by Deborah Vineberg in General on 31 March 2009

The chill of winter is now gone and spring is upon us. The days are getting longer and it is the perfect time of year to "unpack" and "stretch out".

By "unpacking" I mean taking a look at those issues that you may have been holding onto all winter, and consciously deciding whether to keep them or let go of them. Spring is a time for new things and shedding old grudges, old promises or old hurts may help you to feel much lighter.

I use the term "stretching out" to refer to doing things outside of your comfort zone. This means trying something new; an activity you've always wanted to participate in or a piece of clothing you never had the guts to wear. Spring is the perfect time of year to 'try on' a fresh, positive and hopeful outlook.

Weight loss can be extremely difficult. If you can start off by feeling a little lighter by "unpacking" and "stretching out" you have already jump-started the process.

Deborah Vineberg, Psy.D.

And last but not least:

Spring is here, NOW SPRING BACK TO LIFE

Posted by Dr. Doron Katz in General on 30 March 2009

It has been a rough winter with cold temperatures and a frigid economy, but little by little, things are beginning to turn around! Individuals are beginning to purchase again, banks are starting to lend and homes are being built - we are even starting to hear faint whispers of companies hiring again. Trust me, things are still tough - I have seven good friends out of work each with 3 - 5 children - and many of the patients that I am seeing daily in my medical offices are requiring intensive counseling to deal with their financial and familial stressors.

Life stressors often push fitness and nutrition to the side. But why do we do this to ourselves? The weight battle often results in feelings of helplessness and depression - which is the last thing we need right now! In tough times, we need to recognize that there is nothing more important than our health; Without it, we're in trouble. So pick yourself right up and get outside and exercise, go meet with your nutritionist or your doctor, and get back on the path to success and healthy living. And don't forget to log your progress in our Facebook application.

For the record, about three months ago, I got tired of telling patients to exercise without doing it consistently myself. I was tired of feeling bloated and being out of shape - it had been a year since I last exercised - I started slow walking a mile or two every other day and am now walking/running 5 - 6 miles four times a week! Over and over when I "prescribe" exercise, I hear that "I have no time." One thought on this point - Once you get into a rhythm of exercise and healthy eating you will make sure to find time because of how good you'll feel. Amazingly you'll be more energized and will require less sleep - you'll feel less sluggish and all of a sudden there will be time you did not know you had. Not to mention, better interpersonal relationships, more confidence and a brighter outlook on life!

Doron Katz, MD

Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs, Bobbi Jo