Support Haiti Relief Effort through LDS Humanitarian Services

Thank you Tricia Prusse for passing this along.  You'll notice a  new "sidebar widget" which is the link to the LDS Humanitarian Effort for Haiti.  If you haven't done so already - check out how you can help!

Holiday Door mats from Home Depot - $1.94 with free shipping

From Pinching your pennnies!


Mohawk Home 18 In. x 30 In. Mats
$3.88/EA-Each
$1.94/EA-Each Free Shipping
Online Special Valid: 01/25/2010 - 01/29/2010


click on the link to get your deal


http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?keyword=holiday+door+mat&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Ward Conference THIS Sunday - Jan. 31st

Just a reminder that Ward Conference is this Sunday. Also, please remember our goal to arrive 10 min. prior to Sacrament meeting each Sunday.

Kitchen Organization 2010 from Everyday Food Storage

Crystal from www.everydayfoodstorage.net   shares her tips for an organized kitchen!!

Click on the link for her video and ideas!

Money saving tips from LDS Living Magazine

Helpful ideas and tips on creating your 2010 Financial Goals from LDS Living Magazine
Click on the link below to go to their article

LDS Living Magazine

New time for Cub Scouts- 4:30pm

Don't forget that Cub Scouts meeting time has moved to 4:30pm -- starting today!

20% off coupon at Big Lots - Jan 23-31st

Another great deal from PYP. Printable 20% off your entire purchase at Big Lots - Jan 23rd to Jan 31st.

click on the link below to go to the coupon

http://www.biglots.com/coupon/buzzclubcoupon.aspx

Free Hogle Zoo Admission tomorrow - 1/27

Just in from Utah Shopping Secrets - its "Wild Wednesday" at the Hogle Zoo. Free Admission tomorrow, Jan 27th. Hours from 9a to 4p

Music Deal of the Day from PYP!

For you music lovers - how's $3.99 for a new release - ONLY TODAY

Click on the link below to go to pinchingyourpennies.com for the Amazon deal!

PYP Blog: Download Lady Antebellum's New Release - Just $3.99 Today!

Fun Baking Website - Bakerella

As some of you may already know - I like trying new recipes, especially baking recipes!  Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day for regular meals because we're baking up sweet treats instead.  One of my daughters just told me about a new site that features fun new recipes and inspirations.  The best part of the website is that several ingredients are "pantry" ingredients or easy to purchase as part of your "3 month" pantry supplies.  Take a look ---my personal favorite are the Red Velvet Cake balls --- you know what I'm trying next!

www.bakerella.com

Homemade Pizza Night - Tues. Jan 26th - 7pm --TONIGHT!

Don't miss out - Pizza night at the Woofinden's
tonight at 7pm!

LDS Living Magazine FHE Lesson on Provident Living

FHE Lesson from LDS Living Magazine

Click on the link below for everything you need for a great FHE tonight!

Topic: Provident Living

LDS Living Magazine

LDS Living Magazine FHE Lesson on Provident Living

FHE Lesson from LDS Living Magazine

Click on the link below for everything you need for a great FHE tonight!

Topic: Provident Living

LDS Living Magazine

Prayers for Madison Bromley (Sandi and Dennis Bromley)

Please include Madison Bromley in your prayers. She is in California being treated for a shunt issue and is needing all of your prayers!  Currently in ICU, she is expected to be transferred out tomorrow - but a critical decision needs to happen on Monday.  Please pray that the doctors will know what needs to be done and make the right decision for her treatment.

Women's Basketball has started!

Women's Basketball for 2010 will start Tuesday, Jan 19th. We will be playing with the Highland Stake (we did this for part of last year). The games will be played at the Highland Stake Center which is the yellow building directly north of Kohlers and behind the new business development. Games start at 8:45 pm and are casual, pick-up style. All skill levels and abilities play. The object is to get some good exercise and have FUN! If you have any questions, contact Cindy Hansen H 801-756-5461 C 801-599-3082 or email cindyhansen77@hotmail.com

Homemade Pizza Night - Tues. Jan 26th - 7pm

Don't miss this treat!!  Join us Tues. Jan 26th at 6:30p for Homemade Pizza Night - at the Woofinden home.

What could be better than pizza and friends??

New Novel from Marilyn Bunderson!

Here's the latest news from Sister Bunderson!  Be sure to check out her blog!

Hello to all my family and friends,

I wanted to issue each of you an invitation. I have written a book that will soon be published. It's a Young Adult fiction titled The Mark and the release date is March 8, 2010. If you would like to see more about it you can visit my blog: www.mrbunderson.blogspot.com or my websitewww.mrbunderson.com (thanks for your help Chandler!). The website still needs a little work, we're waiting for a couple of permissions from my publisher to post the first chapter and the book cover and some artwork stuff, but it is open for visitors. 

I truly hope that I don't offend anyone in sending this out but I'm excited to share my news with all my friends and family--at lease ones I have current email addresses for... Also, I wanted you to know that I'll be giving out some FREE STUFF during the month of February. All of you are eligible to enter my giveaway contests except for my children (I'm so sorry kids but it wouldn't seem fair). 

Please, please don't feel obligated to purchase a book or even visit. However, if you know anyone that likes YA fiction feel free to let them know. 

Thanks,
Marilyn Bunderson
aka M. R. Bunderson (marketing decision made by my publisher:)

PYP Blog - Cupcake Set at Sams Club for $14.81

The latest from www.pinchingyourpennies.com

3 piece cupcake set at Sams Club! I'm heading there next week - if you don't have a membership and would like a set, let me

know and I'll pick one up for you. Click on the link below for more details

PYP Blog

BYU Spring Pow Wow

Registration for the BYU Spring Pow Wow begins Jan. 27th.  Click on the link below for online registration.  Classes fill up fast - so sign up as soon as you can.  Bro. Taylor is also seeking parents willing to drive scouts to and from the Pow Wow - dates are Mar. 6th and Mar 20th

http://ce.byu.edu/ed/powwow/

Passion for service- Utah Hospital Task Force

A Utah businessman privately chartered a plane to take volunteers to Haiti - ABSOLUTELY FREE!  Interested in helping?

www.utahhospitaltaskforce.org  

Seeking translators, medical personnel, and construction workers. Flight is leaving next Wed.  Seats limited and filling fast!  They are also seeking donations of medical supplies.  This group is part of the Healing Hands in Haiti non-profit group.

Missed Cannery Day? No Worries

If you couldn't make it to our trip to the Lindon cannery, no worries! We'll be going in Feb. as well.  We will make every effort to go at least once a month!

Buy one adult entree get one free at Sweet Tomatoes!

From Facebook - Utah Shopping Secrets a "sweet deal!"

Expires 1/24/10. 1 free adult meal with purchase of 1 regular price adult meal and 2 beverages. Not valid with other offers or on cookies, kids, to-go or chicken portions. WEB376. Expires 1/24/10. Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes


www.souplantation.com

Deals from Pinching your Pennies.com

Latest deal from www.pinchingyourpennies.com

Free personalized ribbon from Thingsremembered.com

White Organza Ribbon Roll
#561248
Was: $30.00
Now: $4.99

Enter coupon code Q8M4 for $5 off (have to add 2 rolls to cart to get the $5 off, but then you can remove it after)

Shipping is $6.95

(Can also just leave it blank if you don't want it personalized.)

ThingsRemembered.com LINK 





Remember to check out www.pinchingyourpennies.com for even more deals!

Cub-Anapolis = Success!

Thanks to the fantastic Cub Scout leaders for a fun filled pack meeting. Several of the cub scouts made their cardboard box race car for the big race and everyone was a winner! Have pictures to share? Please forward them to www.polagmorrison@gmail.com   Parents - I'll need your permission to post pics of your kids - please email me if you "grant permission" - Thanks everyone!

PYP Blog - Free Valentines Craft Kits from Current

Click on the blog link below for more information on free Valentines Craft kits from Current!

PYP Blog

Another PYP deal! Lowe's tools

These are perfect for car kits, emergency kits, or just general household use. AND Free shipping!

Click on the link below for the promo codes -

Remember www.pinchingyourpennies.com has deals everyday!

PYP Blog

From LDS Living - Getting to Church on time

Great tips and ideas on helping your Sunday morning go a little  easier!

Click on the link below for the article from LDS Living Magazine

http://ldsliving.com/magazine/show/2321/Getting-to-Church-on-Time

Taking cannery orders!

Let me know if you'd like to order sugar or potato flakes from the cannery!  I realize there is a conflict with Sister Poet's class tomorrow and I ENCOURAGE you to attend her class.  But if you like those cannery items or can't find a sitter for the kids - please let me provide you with "canning service" - I'm happy to do it!  Get your orders to me today!

Emergency Heat Sources from Food Storage Made Easy

Here are some helpful tips for emergency heat sources from www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net 

Emergency Heat Sources

Posted on January 20th, 2010 by Jodi and Julie | 2 Comments and 1 Reaction 

Keeping warm is essential for survival. Loss of body heat, Hypothermia, is very dangerous and can lead to loss of body parts and even death. Wet conditions quickly increase the loss of body heat. When traditional heat sources are not available, below are a few ideas to help you keep warm:

If you get wet from rain, snow or sweat, change into clothing that is dry. Wet clothing loses its insulation value and extracts body heat 240 times faster than dry clothing. Wool clothing and blankets are preferred. Cotton clothing, particularly denim, retains water. Woll clothing is insulating, water resistant, and keeps your body warm even if it is wet.

Covering your head is vital as you can lose up to 80% of your body heat through your head. A knitted wool stocking hat is good.

Feet can be kept warm by wearing wool socks and wearing two pair if your shoes are large enough. A towel could also be wrapped over shoes and duct-taped on.

Several thin layers of loose-fitting clothing retain body heat and can be removed easily if body starts to perspire and/or you are chilling. Water & wind resistant outer clothing with a hood. Also, scarf or towel to cover your mouth to keep cold air from your lungs.

Two or more people huddled together inside two sleeping bags zipped together will be warmer than each in separate sleeping bags. A smaller bag can also be placed inside a larger-sized one.

If trapped in your car during a snowstorm, run heater 10 minutes every hour. Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow and open one window a crack to allow ventilation.

Good in wind or rain. Put a wool blanket between you and the Mylar blanket, if possible.

You can also use socks filled with rice/beans and tied shut. Heat the packs/socks in a fire or coals. They will maintain heat for a period of time. Rocks or bricks can also be heated thoroughly, then carefully wrapped in towels or newspapers.

Leaves, newspaper, straw, etc. (stuffed between two layers of clothing). Tie your shoe laces around the cuffs of your pants to hold material in. If you were trapped in a car during a snowstorm, use the stuffing from the seat cushions.

This can be worn as a rain jacket or can insulate the body if stuffed with dry leaves or grass

Free Classes at Home Storage Basics in AF

Some of you may know or even remember "The Wheat Lady".  Well, she's opened a store with great products and free classes.  Located in AF, near Best Buy in the Meadow shopping center, there are great deals on important products.  Right now  - 1500W generator is $219  and the Little Buddy Heater is $159.99.
Wed. 2/20 at 7pm is her class on Easy Bread and Friday at 7p is her class on Emergency Fuels.
Stop by and taste the pre-cooked beans - you'll start to wonder why you even bother canning the dried beans!

From PYP- Free Chips at Chili's

Sign up for the Chili's email list and receive an email coupon for free Chips and Chili con Queso! Great for a girls night!

PYP Blog

PYP Blog - Free Valentines Cards from Krispy Kreme

More sweet deals from Pinching your Pennies.com - follow the link below for information on Free Valentine Cards when you buy a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts. Locations vary

PYP Blog

Re-Design without a Dime!

New year - need new ideas for home decor?  This is about the time of year when all the holiday decor is put away and I'm left feeling like my home is bare. What I'd LIKE to do is completely buy a whole new look for my space - but when reality checks in - it usually means I move the furniture at least 3 different ways.   Try  refreshing your wall space with items you already have like collections, photos, mis-matched frames, etc.   The designers at  www.materialgirlsblog.com  have some great ideas on "Artful Arrangements"

check them out at

http://materialgirlsblog.com/losangeles/2010/01/17/artful-arranging/

How to Make a 72 hour kit - from Food Storage Made Easy

Still wondering how to get started with your 72 hour kit?  Here's one way - from
www.foodstoragemadeeasy.net

click on the link below for videos, checklists and tips!

http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2008/06/13/how-to-make-a-72-hour-kit/

PYP Blog: Put your freezer to work for you.

PYP Blog: Put your freezer to work for you.

Ward Temple Night - Tues. Jan 19th

Join us for Ward Temple Night - Tues. Jan 19th. Please meet in the chapel at by 5:45p to gather for the 6p session.

Family Deals at Boondocks on Martin Luther King Day

Need a family activity at a low cost - Boondocks just announced their specials for MLK Day

FREE ATTRACTION PASS*

*Buy one round of miniature golf, bumper boat ride, go-kart ride, laser tag game, maxflight ride, XD theater ride, or kiddie cove pass and get the same attraction of equal or lesser value FREE.  Attractions vary by location.  Limit one coupon per guest.

Not valid with any other discount offers.  Expires 1/19/2010

Valid at both Draper & Kaysville Boondocks Fun Centers

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FREE ORDER OF BREADSTICKS 
& FOUR BEVERAGES* ($12 value)

*With the purchase of a large one (1) topping pizza.  Redeem coupon at Boondocks Fun Center's Back Porch Grill.  Limit one coupon per person.  Not valid with any other discount offers.  Expires 1/19/2010

Valid at both Draper & Kaysville Boondocks Fun Centers

Additional 50% Clearance items at Old Navy - Starts TODAY!

Just confirmed with the American Fork Old Navy- beginning today, Jan 15th - there is an additional 50% all clearance items!
Pola

PYP Blog

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PYP Blog: Put your freezer to work for you.

PYP Blog: Put your freezer to work for you.

News from PYP

Latest news from Pinchingyourpennies.com

Case lot sales will be starting this week - Macey's and Smiths will have several 3 month food storage items on sale.  They also reported that sugar is expected to go up in price later this year - now is the time to stock up with sugar, at least for 6 months.  Some items at Smiths have purchase limits.

Macey's PG Little Theatre has a new blog!

Check out the new blog - www.maceyspglittletheatre.blogspot.com

for the latest on recipes, classes, and tips!

Video from LDS.ORG

From Mormon Messages

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, shares how hope encourages and inspires us to place our trust in the loving care of our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Click on the link below for the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbsU3b2srQA

Infinite-Power-of-Hope

Infinite-Power-of-Hope

PYP Blog: $3.99 Graphic Tees @ PS from Aeropostale.com!

PYP Blog: $3.99 Graphic Tees @ PS from Aeropostale.com!

Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims - LDS Newsroom

Latest information from LDS.ORG

Church Sends Additional Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims - LDS Newsroom

News from PYP: Free Collage print from Walgreens.com - Jan 13th ONLY

Today only, receive a FREE 8x10 Collage Print at Walgreens Photo Center. 

Enter code FANFREE during checkout. Order online and pick up in-store to avoid shipping. Valid today only.

Walgreens.com LINK

more deals at www.pinchingyourpennies.com

Start the New Year with 3 month food storage

This year one of our goals is to focus on building and maintaining your 3 month food supply. Watch for the "Pantry list" that will be sent out via email and hard copies will be available in the Sunday binders.  Also follow this link:    http://everydayfoodstorage.net/training-cooking/three-month-supply   to help you get started. You are probably farther along that you really think.  By focusing on your 3 month storage, you are more likely to rotate.  Don't forget to pull some items from your long term storage and rotate them in.

Kids eat free at IKEA - 1/16-1/18

Kids 12 and under eat free from their kid sized menu. No adult purchase necessary. Dates Jan. 16th through Jan. 18th

Money saving tips from Pinching Your Pennies (PYP)

This has been a great resource for money saving tips. You can visit them at www.pinchingyourpennies.com  for  special deals and ideas!  Here's one I really liked

As a coupon'er/bargain shopper over 13 years, I've discovered (and you may have, too) that coupons and sales run in seasonal cycles. Here's a comprehensive guide to cracking the what and when is on sale. It may be a repeat for some, but I believe it is worth repeating. Hope it helps!

Seasonal Sales Cycles

JANUARY - Historically, Quaker has hot deals on cereal/all items. We see Pepsi/Tostitos go on sale mid-January (again, rebates abound for these). Other items of note this time of year are chili, side dishes, anything for hearty/warm meals.
• Post-Holiday Sales
• White Sales
• Sports and Weight Loss Equipment
• Computers
• Winter Apparel and Accessories
· Organizers, Rubbermaid totes, shelf organizers, planners, filing cabinets

FEBRUARY – many of the same food items as January
• Electronics
• Floor Coverings
• Housewares
• Furniture
• Candy and Chocolates

MARCH - Frozen food month. You'll find many stores are offering free freezers or fill-a-bag deals. Between March and April, look for spring cleaning deals, so many cleaner items will be on sale. With Easter, looks for eggs, ham, Kraft products to cycle into good sales. Paper products like towels, napkins, plates are starting to come on strong. Beverage items.
• Spring Apparel and Accessories
• Winter Sports Equipment
• Gardening Supplies
• Luggage

APRIL –
• Spring Apparel and Accessories
• Coats and Hats
• Paint
• Wallpaper
• Jewish Foods and Eggs

MAY -
get ready for summer! Here come loads of deals on BBQ sauce, frozen veggies, baked beans, and condiments of all kinds, summer-time meats (ribs, hotdogs, and ground beef). Also with all the holidays, look for tons of paper goods that match the holiday and pick them up after clearance. These deals generally continue through September!
• White Sale - Linens and Towels
• Spring Cleaning Supplies
• Auto Maintenance
• Home Maintenance
• Sodas & Bottled Water, Hotdogs, Hamburger Meat, Condiments, Paper & Plastic plates & cups
* Raid/Off bug repellents and sunscreens

JUNE –
• Summer Apparel and Accessories
• Pianos
• Television Sets
• Building Materials and Hardware
• Dairy Products

JULY –
• Air Conditioners
• Summer Sports Equipment
• Sportswear
• Craft Supplies
• Sodas, Hotdogs, Hamburger Meat, Condiments

AUGUST –
• White Sale - Linen and Towels
• BBQ and Patio Equipment
• Back to School Supplies
• Bathing Suits
• Fresh Fish and Vegetables
• Breakfast foods (Cold cereal-Juice-Waffles-etc)
• Cold lunch items for in lunch boxes

SEPTEMBER - back to school; time to fill up on snacks! Pudding cups, Capri suns, fruit snacks, cereal sales start up hard again, peanut butter/jelly. Also, like clockwork, there will be Prego coupons in August, and plan on getting lots and using them in a hurry before they expire in September when the spaghetti sauce goes on sale. Sauce wars between Ragu and Prego this month. Campbell’s soups will go on as well and there will be coupons in the end of August for these as well. Lunchables are on sale this time of year, too.
• Back to School Supplies and Apparel
• Gardening Supplies
• Housewares
• Bicycles
• Canned Goods

OCTOBER - Stock up on holiday foods – Stove Top, turkey, instant mashed potatoes, broth, cranberries, marshmallow, ice cream, pie shells, whipped cream, pudding. Look for great Kraft deals again this time of year. Piggyback those Kraft coupons when you can. Crackers are a biggie - going on for $1 or less a box. Lots of extra deals like $ off cheese WYB crackers. The real kicker is the after Christmas food deals! Save your coupons because pie fixings, fried onion, broth and canned green beans will be on deep discount. I got those onions for .50 a can, normally almost $4. These generally continue through December.
• Cars
• Houses
• Fishing Equipment
• Crystal, Silver, and Glassware
• Candy
· Baking/candy-making items (choc chips, sprinkles, vanilla, corn syrup, nuts, etc)

NOVEMBER -
• Winter Apparel and Accessories
• Quilts and Blankets
• Heating Devices
• Turkey, Sweet Potatoes
• Canned goods (soup, chicken broth, condensed milk, veggies etc)
• Baking goods

DECEMBER –
• Toys
• Gift Items
• Party ware
• Post-Holiday Sales
• Party Foods, Baking Goods, and Various Meat
• Canned goods (broth, soups, etc)

Year-round after a holiday, you can always pick up cheap cookie dough and any food related to a holiday.

Continual sales are candy, popcorn, chips, anything snacky, cereal (heavier in the fall/winter, but still around in the spring).
Frozen food sales seem to centralize on a brand and the switch brands the next month. I think the manufacturers buy slot time for sales. So last month, Stouffers was on sale hard, now lean cuisine is. Save the entire frozen coupon and then keep checking back for the brand of the month.

Frozen pizzas go on sale in the fall and then again the spring; not often in the summer because people don't want to turn their ovens on in the summer.

By all means, this isn't everything that you can get on sale, but if you follow the cycle and stock up (I never buy BBQ sauce in the winter), then you can get where you have enough on hand and only need to refill when the items are in season. The result is that you spend less and less with each successful cycle.

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Lindon Cannery - Thurs. Jan. 21st

Its time for another trip to the cannery!  Thursday, Jan. 21st. If you'd like to join in, please let me know. I plan on canning potato flakes and sugar. Please let me know if you're interested in ordering these items. #10 can of potato flakes is $2.85 and #10 of white sugar is $4.65.

We will be leaving for the cannery at 9:30a from the Morrison. Stay a little or as long as you'd like