The Lord provides deals!

When something breaks you dont have to run out and buy something in a hurry! Its been a lesson from the Lord & my husband to be frugal. I am a proud frugal girl now! ;]

I have had things break several times. Right now our poor 4 peice toaster is missing parts like the lever, the writting has rubbed off and it doesnt toast perfectly..but it does get the job done, it toast our bread, just takes a little longer! The pretty stainless steel toaster looks nice and shiny in the stores, but I realize its not something I need. Even if mine looks pretty awful it still does the job and helps remind me to tuck it into the cupboard for more counter space. ;} plus it was free!

Not everything we own needs to be the latest gear and look.

When something does break down and has absloute no use for it, you can wait and pray on the Lord to provide a good product with a good price. My poor dyson gave me 6years of loyal service, scored my dyson will sales, discounts and a coupon..it was a great tool in housecleaning and kept our trucks clean too! For 2 weeks I have been without a vacuum..which is crazy because I used mine almost everyday!

I want to get a vacuum and will..but I want to search and pray for the best deal for my family!  

Its been interesting with no vacuum...been sweeping alot..having the children go around with a small plastic shopping bag to pick up. I even take my big rugs outside and beat them, like the old days! The small rugs have been going in the washer. Its been fun being creative! Its been more work but it will be worth it when I find that good, brings a smile, deal!

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Another item we waited on was my daughters bed. She outgrew her toddler bed and we sold it off craigslist. We searched for a bed at all of the furniture stores but it was either made really cheap or very expensive. So we waited and prayed..

She enjoyed sleepovers in her brothers bedroom, on the floor with sleeping bags..even used the air matress! She had fun and finally the Lord answered our prayers and we found her a beautiful wood day bed with little hearts carved into the wood. like it was made just for her! It was in a showcase home and never been used! It also came with a brand new comfy matress... all for the price of $30.00 What a deal the Lord provided us with! We had sold her little bed for $5 less then her new bed~

“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow...." Matthew 6:31-34






Is there anything in your home that isnt perfect or you needed to buy and waited on the Lord to provide? Would love to hear!

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Photo Collage

I love taking pictures! Pictures of my children, nature, animals, family, friends, ect. Unfortunately I lack in printing the pictures and I cannot seem to get into scrapbooking. If that sounds like you, you may like my new discovery!

Photo Collages @ Walgreens! You can create your own online or at the store. I love this idea because you can add up to 20 pictures and add a title. I love how these look framed. I even give them as gifts to family.

They are really inexpensive! It only takes a few minutes to create and less then an hour to have walgreens print.

I love to create collages such as camping trips, Christmas, vacation, each one for my children, my husband and I, even did a cute one of our day at the pumpkin patch, fun in the snow, ect.

This was a fun camping trip!

Nothing I love more on my walls then incredible memories I made with my family!

Blessings,
Sarah beth


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Simple Ways to Start Couponing

I recently watched a show on TLC, "Extreme Couponing." I am not sure if this is a new show or not but I seen that there is another episode coming up in April. The title of this show says it all. Its very extreme! They walk away from the store not spending very much but with overflowing carts and sometimes multiple carts full. A few people have garages full which looks like a mini store itself. But there is alot of time taken from each day finding coupons, cutting and searching for deals to get the most savings on their groceries.

Here is a clip of one lady who is a retired nurse. She is the only one on the show with one cart lol




I could never spend that kind of time on coupons but this show did motivate me to start clipping coupons here and there. 

My job as a mother and wife is super important to me and I think of saving money as one of my dutys!

"The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil." Proverbs 31:11


I love any way I can save! One of the top reasons why is because my hubby works hard for his family, I want him to know that each hour he spends working is not being wasted/spoiled but saved and stretched further!Proverbs 31:12 "She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life."

I first started with ordering the Sunday paper where you can find alot of coupons, ordered the paper with a discount paper service!


Our library has a table full of old magazines, we always stop and grab a few for certain school projects. The kids helped me search the pages and we found quite a few coupons there!


Lastly I called some companies and asked if they could send me coupons...which they did, one had a bonus and added recipes!

I then took all my coupons and made envelopes with catergories such as grocery, cleaning supplies, pet and other. I hope to figure a better system! lol


I gathered a few coupons for my trip today, I looked at what I had and created my menu around the specific items.


I know some stores have a double coupon day which means your coupon will double in savings...I have yet to call around and see!

My personal goal is to atleast save $10.00 with coupons. My first shopping trip I saved $6.00.

With a price of $1.08 and a coupon for $1 off, i bought this pasta box for .8!



With a price of .52 cents and a coupon to save .75 I paid zero!

Those are a few ways you can start couponing and saving for your family!

Do you coupon? What tips do you have? Would love to hear!!!

Blessings, sarah beth

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Go Out For Dessert!

Days and weeks seem to fly by lately,

everyday there is something to do or planned!

My hubby was home for the past 4 days, during that time we just wanted to soak up time together as a family.

I didnt want to miss a moment with all of us together since our time has been so short lately!

But my hubby and I did really want to have a date night..sigh..

We always go out to dinner but I feel somewhat blah on spending alot of money for food and I love our family dinners.

New idea, go out for dessert!

It was so much fun, we headed out after we tucked our sweeties in.

The restaurant was quiet instead of super crowded and loud.

It was romantic!

Very enjoyed! lol btw it was a lava cake and a scoop of icecream!

Our bill was $5.70 :}

What are your date night ideas??

blessings, sarah beth

Great Thrifty Finds!

If you know me, then you know that I am a girl that loves a good deal! Not just a great sale at a local store..I love to dig deep at garage sales and thrift stores. Its a thrill! I love to save my family money, work alittle harder and find beautiful things for less. I love nice things for my home but not the price. I rarely buy anything even clothes at normal prices. I refuse to! This part of me was not a trait I was born with, but lovingly taught by from my sweet husband. At first I would make fun of him but thank God I opened my eyes and seen how you can really save and what fun it is!!!

I thought I would share with you something I found today at Goodwill~

Its actually decor for a wall in your home but I found a better spot~

$1.99!

I placed this in my rock garden area near our front door!

I am thinking about hosting a link up once a month or twice a month to show off a great thrifty find... let me know if you would be intrested and remember to start taking a picture :}

I would love for woman to be proud to show how much they saved on something beautiful for their home! Also if you do not currently thrift shop to start! ebay counts! ;}

What are some great deals you have found?

Blessings, Sarah beth

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