Update...

Sorry, I haven't been around lately Little Belle has been vomiting with diarrhea since Friday afternoon and we had to take her to the ER last night because she got dehydrated. So please pray that she will take food/drink so we don't have to go back to the hospital.
Also please pray for Baby Stellan- that God will heal him so that he can go back with his mommy.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read the last chapter in Daniel which has information about the end of times. The "man" told Daniel that the end of times would come when "there is a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then." and those who "sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life and others to shame and everlasting contempt." There is much speculation as to whether this is the end of times? Well no one actually knows but God but I would make sure that I am prepared and know the true Creator of the cosmos.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read the end of Chapter 11 in Daniel. The king of the North exalts himself over all others. The king of the North will fight with everyone and will conquer almost everyone. Yet he will come to his end and no one will help him. God says that "for what has been determined must take place." Isn't it awesome how God knows everything the beginning, the end, and everything in between?

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read part of Chapter 11 in Daniel The kings of the North and the South. Basically it seems to me that the kings of these two sides will continuously go after one another until the end of times which we will read in a couple of days.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read Chapter 10 Daniel's vision of a man. Daniel sees a man whom he is terrified from but the man gives him strength to face his vision and the interpretation. Tommorow I will read of the kings from the north and south.

BELLE

Daily Shopping Totals

Today we went to the Flea Market, Walmart, and CVS.

Flea Market

3.92# bananas $2.25

Reese's Puffs $1.75

Dog Treats $.75

Dog Leash and Harness $1.50

Fruit Chillers $1.00

Lunch $13.00

Total cash $20.25

Walmart

Butter $2.50

2 BBQ sauce $2.36

Kraft dressing $1.58

Applesauce $1.86

Total cash $8.30

CVS

2 Lucky Charms $3.33

1 Cin. Toast Crunch $1.67

$1/3 Coupon

$2.99 ECB

Total gift card $1.01

Leaves $8.10 on gift card

FREEBIE!!

I got home and recieved my free sample of pantene pro-v shampoo and conditioner!

BELLE

March Food Budget Update

So, really sorry but I have not been keeping up with pictures and posts of everything we have bought so I am just going to give an update of what we have left in our budget for the next 11 days.
I will say that I went to Walgreens to get the kids' easter basket stuff by using the money from the huggies deals I did last week. I had $59.96 in products including easter stuff and other stuff that we were getting. I had $5.95 in advertised savings and $23.99 in coupons which left $30.02 as my total before tax then I had $30.00 in RR from the huggies deals that left $.02 as my subtotal with $3.68 in tax for a grand total of $3.70 OOP. That was a savings of $59.94 or 99%!! That is my kind of therapy shopping!

On to the budget update:
Cash: $166.57
ECB's: $15.96
RR's: $16.00
CVS Gift Card: $9.11

Total $$: $207.64

So for 11 days we have $18.87 to spend each day {unlikely that we will spend anywhere near this much} but we have run out of a few things. I would like to end up with $50-$100 at the end of the month {without lacking for things we need} but we will see! ;}

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read chapter 9 in Daniel- which was Daniel's prayer to the Lord to spare Jerusalem and the Israel people. Then Gabriel {angel?} showed a vision of seventy "sevens" to Daniel that were to take place. Including put an end to sin, atone for wickedness, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, etc.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read Chapter 8 in Daniel. It was about another dream- this one about the end of days. The bible said 2,300 evenings and mornings until the sanctuary will be reconstructed. I have had feelings that the end of days was coming very soon. No person knows the exact time, but I think it is close. And I feel I must say if there is anyone out there that does not know that they know that Jesus Christ died for them and have asked him to come into their life and live in their heart, please do so. You DO NOT want to be left behind when he calls us all home.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read Chapter 7 in Daniel. I will be honest the dream of four beasts that Daniel has in this chapter does not make much sense to me. It seems that the beasts are either Satan or kings on earth who are idol worshippers and that they basically kill each other out of greed and then the Most High comes in to reign forever and ever which makes me think of Christ's second coming and how everyone will worship him in the millennial reign and forever.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read chapter 6 of Daniel- The Lion's Den! Little Beast loves this story {well the cartoon version of this story} because God shut the lions mouths. To read this story as an adult and to perceive it as an adult makes you sit in wonder and awe at God's awesome ability to shut the lions mouths. It also makes me realize how I do not completely trust God at all times like I should. Daniel is being put into a lion den and is still praising God and I worry about everything. And normally I say that I just stress a lot over everything and it is just how I am but actually it is a sin that I need to ask God to help me with. I will probably always struggle with this sin, but if I realize it is a sin and ask forgiveness at least I can start to deal with it and move past it.

BELLE

Bible Time

Chapter 5 in Daniel is about the writing on the wall. Lots of people claim to see phenonemons such as ghosts and things. But here is a true "ghost" {actually angel from heaven} story. Imagine all of these people drunk and carrying on and then a hand appears and writes on a wall. I think I would probably faint {and that would be me sober} and the only person who can read it is Daniel. God uses Daniel in so many miraculous ways and really shines through his life. I plead with the Most High God to shine through my life and to show others himself through me.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read Chapter 4 in the book of Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar was removed from the thrown for seven years and cast out until he acknowledged the Most High God. God sometimes puts obstacles in our lives that can really humble a person and make you think of what is really important like God and our families. Right now there are a lot of questions surrounding our future, but I have to remember that God will provide and we will survive.

BELLE

Bible Time

Today I read Daniel Ch 3- The Fiery Furnace

It is amazing when you think of Shadrack, Meshack, and Abendigo being put into the fiery furnace and the Angel of the Lord coming into the fire to save them. Oh God, give me the strength to live for you. You do not even want us to die for You only live in your name, and how we cannot even do that? Lord, give me the strength and courage to live in your name.

BELLE

Daily Shopping Totals

Well I have been really bad- I have not posted about what we have spent so far in March from our Grocery Budget of $300.00. Glad to report that I actually had made my family $19.00 {which is not there anymore...} in one week from shopping the sales and getting RR and ECB.

So here is the rundown...

Items Pictured:

5 Garnier Fructis Free

2 Colgate Totals Free

2 Colgate Max Fresh Free

2 Cinnamon Toast Crunch $.68

1 Lucky Charms $.34

3 Huggies Wipes** $3.00

4 Huggies Diapers** $17.00

2 Gillette Fusion Razors Free

3 Cars Create a Story $6.00

1 Disney Princess Create a Story $2.00

4 Reach Toothbrushes Free

2 Sense and Sprays Free

2 CVS Vitamins {D} Free

2 Trial Size Act Totals Free

2 Hershey Kisses Free from profit on Sense & Spray

2 New Shoes for the kids** $19.00

1 5# apples $3.00

Items Not Pictured:

1 5# apples $3.00

3 Newspapers $4.50

2 Garnier Fructis- gave to Sis for B-day present {Hey, she's a college student} Free

1 Refill gas can for grill $18.00

1 Colgate Max Fresh Free

1 Blink Tears Free

1 Dress for Little Belle** $6.00- $5.00B-day $$ = $1.00

Items with ** paid for out of money for kids that we have a certain amount set aside each month for clothes, diapers, etc.

I may or may not of forgotten things but here is a rundown of money, ECB, gift cards, and RR in our possession.

Cash: $230.37

ECB: $12.98

RR: $28.00

Gift Card {CVS}: $11.40 I Bought this on Jan. 3, 2009 and put $25.00 on it.

Total $$: $282.75 Hard to believe that after everything I bought there is only $17.25 missing from our total Grocery Budget that doesn't even cover the $18.00 gas tank.

Pretty Good If you ask me....

BELLE

Bible Time

Continuing in Daniel, I read Chapter 2 today of how Daniel asks God to reveal the dream to him so that he can interpret it to the king and save his and his friend's lives. It is so amazing and awesome that God who created everything including the sun would care about each and every one of us. Yesterday in my Sunday school class I asked my pre-k's how to we thank God and for what. One little girl said "When we get a boo-boo we thank God for making it better." To know that a 5 year old would thank God for healing a boo-boo and most of us don't thank him at all it makes you sorry for taking everything we have for granted. So Thank you God for everything you have given me especially my husband and children and Lord, please help me to carry out your will in my life today and everyday and also Thank you for the sun. Without it or rather without You life would not be possible.

BELLE

I WON MY FIRST AWARD!!!

So cheapbychoice gave me my first award. Thanks!!



Here are my 7 things that I Love...


1. God


2. Beast


3. Little Beast and Little Belle


4. My friends and family


5. PIZZA


6. My church family


7. Sweet Tea!!!





Here are 7 of the 30+ blogs that I love and follow... Sorry, if I don't put yours I only have 7 to list.



1. http://cheapbychoice.blogspot.com/
2. http://grocerycartchallenge.blogspot.com/

3.http://adayin5.blogspot.com/

4.http://www.kingdomfirstmom.com/

5.http://jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com/

6.http://gettingfreedom.blogspot.com/

7.http://mommysnacks.blogspot.com/

Bible Time

Today I read Daniel Ch. 1- I think I will stick in the book of Daniel for a while- but God has the control, truly {Plus if it weren't for Him I wouldn't read the Bible to begin with...}
Ch.1 was basically about how Daniel and his 3 friends were taken {God allowed it} by the Babylonians to live in the kings palace and how they asked the guard to only let the eat vegetables and water, b/c they did not want to defile themselves with the king's food. The guard said ok {God made him} and the 4 men looked better after 10 days of just vegetables and water than the men eating the king's food {God made that happen too}.

Do you ever have a day when you just want to thank God for everything... My life, My family, everything because without fresh mercy and fresh grace everyday we wouldn't of even of woke up today- the mere thought of even blood pumping through our veins today {God controls that too} makes you want to Praise the Lord God Almighty. Praise God!!

Belle

Bible Time

Today I read Psalms 51- It was about blotting out our transgressions from the most Holy God. I pray that my transgressions will be blotted out- and I have the reassurance that my transgressions are as far from God as the East is from the West. And all because my savior, Jesus Christ, chose to lay down his life for my stinking flesh and sins. Thank you, Jesus for choosing me over yourself.

BELLE

I'm Back

Well I think we may of gotten all of the kinks worked out of our computer now. It didn't take as long as I thought it would and it helped to prove to me that I can live without a computer- it is just very inconvenient. When you go to make something- and need a recipe- but OOPS- you don't have a computer- can't get the recipe- can't make the food. But- I can make it... I am not going to bore you with everything we bought in our grocery budget for February but I will say that we ended up with about $57.00 leftover which I used to buy various things including lunch on Sunday. We also just got a new baby in my daycare and I am providing all formula which is very pricey$$. So I have not decided if I will be separating the baby stuff from our budget, keeping our budget how it is and making due, or increasing the budget from $300 to $350 to accommodate the baby stuff.
But when I know you'll know. Till then talk to you soon...
Belle