Calling all local readers who love a good thrift store hunt – this Saturday enjoy a super sale at Salvation Army stores in Flint, Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Owosso, Davison and East Lansing! The Salvation Army sale is all clothing $0.99! Yes, under a buck for any clothing item on March 26, 2016 only. We […]
How We Unpack, Separate and Freeze our Zaycon Fresh Chicken
March 18, 2016 by
For the past few years we have been alerting you to Zaycon Fresh chicken and their sales on various items including ground beef and the boneless skinless chicken breasts. We have ordered their chicken breasts 4 times now and the quality is very high. What is Zaycon Fresh? Well, it is an online site where […]
Week 8 of FPU – Mortgages & Real Estate
March 17, 2016 by
Our journey through FPU, Financial Peace University, is nearly over. This weekend we attend our last class, week 9. What an amazing, life changing journey this has been for the both of us. We are handling money in a totally different way, budgeting (which isn’t a bad thing and does not mean we are not […]
Week 7 of Financial Peace University – Our Takeaway (FPU)
March 16, 2016 by
During week 7 of Financial Peace University, or FPU as it is commonly known, we learned so very much. Honestly, we are loving our time spent in class and are amazed at how quickly the 9 weeks are going by. This coming week is our last class already! I think because we are enjoying it […]
It’s Friday & Time to Deposit Your Savings Challenge Money
February 19, 2016 by
Be sure you deposit your Savings Challenge money for the 52 Week plan before you get caught up in the excitement of the weekend. We are in week #8. Can you believe it is Friday again? It’s a busy weekend on tap for us, Jim’s celebrating his birthday on Saturday and that means a family dinner […]
Look at Our Ebates Check – Free Money in the Mail
February 19, 2016 by
We opened the mail up last night and found a great treat – our Ebates cash back check arrived! Look at our Ebates check – pretty sweet! $117.40 in the mail! The scoop on Ebates Do you use Ebates when you shop online? You should. It is free to join Ebates! Simply log onto Ebates before […]
Financial Peace University Week 4 – Our Takeaway Thoughts (FPU)
February 12, 2016 by
Sunday before the big Super Bowl game we attended the 4th week of Financial Peace University, or FPU as it is commonly called. Week 4 – Dumping Debt This Financial Peace University class really rocked my world and got our blood pumping even MORE vigorously for this journey with money. Dave’s weekly video lesson was […]
DIY’ers – Pint of Paint Just $1.99 at ACE Hardware
February 12, 2016 by
While buzzing through Facebook this morning before getting to work I saw an ad from ACE Hardware stores advertising a super paint sale that I know I am excited about and probably many of you DIY project people will be too. Through 2/29/16 you can get a pint of Valspar or Clark + Kennsington paint […]
Our Thoughts on FPU Week 3
February 5, 2016 by
Our FPU week 3 class was so very interesting – probably the best class so far in the 9 week lesson plan. This week was focused on cash flow planning which is a fancy term for budgeting. FPU Week 3 Dave is adamant that you must work off a a budget so that you tell […]
52 Week Saving Challenge Week #6
February 5, 2016 by
Happy Friday! This weekend is a super busy one for us with a party on Friday and Saturday, Dave Ramsey’s FPU class #4 on Sunday and then the Super Bowl! Are you crazy busy this weekend too? Don’t forget the 52 week saving challenge – it is week #6. 52 Week Saving Challenge What is […]
