Five Star Friday

Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

I love hearing stories of the amazing and mighty ways God moves in the hearts of His children. Especially when they are my friends...visit Give.Share.Serve. to see how He is working in the hearts of my friends, the Chlebanowskis.

Skinny jeans are in! And if you have a tween or teenage daughter, then chances are they're also "in" to skinny jeans. If so, check out this tutorial at Juniper James on how to alter bootleg or straight-leg jeans into "skinny jeans".

Check out this post by Kristen ((In)Courage for a glimpse into the work of Compassion and a mother's heart.

The internet is an amazing tool, but do you find yourself spending more and more time at the computer? You'll want to read this post at Moms In Need of Mercy.

Five Star Friday

Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Looking for inexpensive meal ideas? You might check out this recipe over at Mrs. Troop.

Need a reminder that you are not alone in this journey called motherhood? Visit Like Merchant Ships. It'll make you smile!

Considering life insurance? You'll find some helpful tips and things to think about at Amy Loves It!

Passionate Homemaking is hosting several giveaways. They end this Sunday, February 28. You might want to check them out!

The Happy Housewife has a recipe for Homemade Whole Wheat Breadsticks. I haven't tried it yet, but let me know if you do.

Five Star Friday

Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Wondering how you can save money on laundry? Check out this guest post at Keeping the Kingdom First.

Do you love scarves? Do you wonder how you should wear them? Check out this video by Fashion Frugalista at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Do you want to be a successful homemaker? Check out this guest post by Moms In Need of Mercy over at I'm An Organizing Junkie! Very basic, very useful advice!

Ever since a Simple Saving Savvy reader mentioned using a micro-fiber cloth to keep her bathroom shiny, I've been checking into it. I'm really thinking about trying it out and changing my "cleaning" frame of mind. Check out this post on Enviro Cloths over at Passionate Homemaking to see what I'm talking about.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Not your average Five Star Friday post but visit Ministry of the Word to read, in their own words, how great men like Charles Spurgeon, George Muller, Hudson Taylor, John Wesley, Martin Luther and more, came to know Christ!!

Looking for some green-friendly Valentines Day ideas? There's TEN of them here at RecycleBank.com.

Are coupons worth it? You'll love this article "Doing the Math on Coupons" in the Wall Street Journal. Thanks to Common Sense With Money for the heads up.

You have to check out Juniper Jones! She makes thrift store finds look like runway fashion (in a good way). She says anyone can do it but I just don't know...I think it's a gift.

Do you have cooking burnout? Check out this guest post by Beth from In Good Cents over at Deal Seeking Mom.

Are you having one of those days? Feel like you're just not getting it done? Growing wearing of the same ol' same ol'? Then this post is for you. Thanks Mrs. Troop!

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Keeping the Kingdom combined chocolate and business cards to create the cutest way to distribute your business cards I have EVER seen!

Read more about eating organic on a budget over at The Thrifty Mama.

Dedicated to being debt-free? Read this guest post by The Happy House Wife over at Money Saving Mom about how they bought their $15,000 passenger van with cash.

Is your clutter overwhelming? Do you have lots of leftover, unused products around the house? Check out this guest post over at Money Saving Mom for some ideas on making the most of what you have.

I just received my March All You in the mail yesterday. Jump over to Deal Seeking Mom to see a list of coupons available in this issue of All You magazine.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Apparently there are more coupons available for Walgreens. Visit Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free for the details. Then let us know when/where you find them.

Have you considered your butter lately? If you're a health nut, you'll probably enjoy stopping by The Suburban Jungle.

Jump over to Moneywise Moms to find out how she saved $360 on one phone call!

Have you heard of TipHero.com? I haven't had much time to spend looking around but so far it seems like a pretty cool site and right up our alley.....money saving tips!

Does your family try to eat organic foods only? Check out Pocket Your Dollars  for Four Tips For Eating Organic on a Budget.

Did you know you can train a cat? I had always heard you couldn't train cats in the same way as dogs and I believed it...until I read this. Check it out if you have a dog or a cat. It's pretty cool!

Visit Keeping the Kingdom First to find out how to get SEVEN packs of Luvs diapers for only $3.70 each....shipped to your door!

Free Coupon Inserts? Free Food? Check out Hip2Save for a great idea on how to get both!

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

In case you haven't noticed, Christi is back. Jump on over to Christi's (2) Cents and say hi!

Do you hate cleaning your shower as much as I do? Visit The Grocery Cart Challenge for a homemade daily shower cleaner recipe.

Meet Amy from Amy Loves It! Christian, wife, mother, homeschooler and blogger. And best of all, she's from Oklahoma! You're love her posts on homeschooling and she also offers tips on frugal living and intentionality (I love that word!).

For some reason I am having a difficult time with this post today. Maybe it's because it's already late and the day is almost over and I haven't even glanced at CVS and Walgreens for next week. And since my goal is to spend less time on the computer when the family is home...I'm a little preoccupied with getting that done. So for now I'll leave Five Star Friday until next Friday.


In the meantime, if you come across any posts on other blogs you think might encourage or inspire others, please let me know!

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Haiti needs our help! Wondering how you can help? Stop by Money Saving Mom.

Head over to Moneywise Moms to find out how to brew the perfect cup of coffee and while you're there, enter to win FOUR bags of Starbucks Coffee AND a french press!

Mom's In Need of Mercy took the Eating From The Pantry Challenge. Find out how it went...I love her perspective!

I am looking forward to a new series called He Said/She Said over at We Are THAT Family! Terrell & Kristen will be sharing helpful insights into the marriage relationship from both perspectives.

For a list of coupons available in the February issue of All You magazine, check out Who Said Nothing In Life Is Free.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

I haven't posted a Five Star Friday since WAY before Christmas. It's time to get back in the swing of things. Here is a list of post from other fabulous mommy bloggers that you may want to check out:

Find out how you can participate (and maybe win a free ticket) in the Nurturing Creativity/Efficient Living conference put on by A Woman Inspired January 25-29. Go on over to Organizing Junkie's Product Reviews. She's actually going to be a speaker for this event! And this goes hand in hand with our Intentional Housekeeping series.

Find some great books to read in 2010 by visiting Passionate Housekeeping for her Favorite Reads from 2009 list. There are some great books on her list including From Clutter to Clarity: Simplifying Life from the Inside Out and Womanly Dominions: More Than a Gentle Quiet Spirit...both books I've been wanting to read.

If you want to read a wonderful love story designed after God's own heart, head on over to Mrs. Troop. Make sure you have plenty of time because once you start, you won't want to stop. Her story will challenge you to be more intentional in your own children's future.

The counterfeit coupons list is up to 81. Yep, that's right, EIGHTY-ONE counterfeit or fraudulent coupons. Read more at Common Sense With Money.

If you have toddlers that watch Yo Gabba Gabba!, then this deal is for you. Yo Gabba Gabba! Silly Jumpin' Maniacs are the deal of the day at kids.woot.com.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Feels like forever since I posted one of these....here goes.

Do you catch yourself being overly critical of your children or nagging them about every little thing? Head on over to We Are THAT Family and be reminded that it's all about being transformed, not conformed.

Looking for a not so conventional gift for the special man in your life? Visit Passionate Homemaking for a recipe on Homemade Aftershave Balm.

Kim over at Reid All About It recently posted a recipe for classic Texas Sheet Cake. Definitely a crowd pleaser.

I loved reading about the Benefits of Being a SAHM over at The Suburban Jungle.

Looking for inspirational gifts that point to Christ this season? Check out the selection of gifts UNDER $1 over at Christianbook.com. A couple of my personal picks are here and here .

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Find out how to make an adorable Canning Jar Pin Cushion at Suzanne's Crazy for Collars.

A Rainbow Jello Ring is always a kid pleaser. Visit Macomb Money Savers for the recipe.

For an fast, fun, frugal and festive children's craft, check out the Leaf Wreath at Amy Loves It!

If you live in Tulsa or are going to Tulsa this weekend, you might want to check out the Whole Foods Deals at The Thrifty Mama.

Read a post by Moneywise Moms about how to save on babysitting over at Multiples...and More!

In the busyness of the season, we all need to remind ourselves from time to time of the true meaning we are thankful and celebrate. Visit Moms In Need of Mercy!

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Do you like lamb's ear and lavendar? Visit Learn2Grow for instructions on how to make beautiful herbal ornaments. They have lots of other natural decorating ideas too!

Have you ever used Coinstar? You know...that big green machine at the grocery store where you can cash in your change for dollars? Head on over to Cherry Picker and pick up some information about Coinstar I bet you didn't know! Incentive: You might be able to make money on the deal!!

Have you ever experienced a totally stressful shopping excursion with kids in tow? What mom hasn't? Visit Moms In Need of Mercy for a good laugh and a gentle reminder.

Visit It's Hip to Save! to find out how to get the LeapFrog Alphabet Pal for only $0.49!! It involves price matching but it'll be worth it! Deal good Friday & Saturday only!!

Jump on over to Moneywise Moms and find out how you can lift the spirits of servicemen and women who are overseas during the upcoming holidays.

Find ideas for creating your own gift wrapping center at We Are THAT Family.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Find more ways to save money...check out ShopSmart Magazine...it's an offshoot of Consumer Reports and the best thing? No advertisements!!

Visit Money Saving Mom to find out how to receive a $40 gift credit from 1-800-FLOWERS!

Mark your calendars for the Nourishing Crockpot Festival at Passionate Homemaking on November 17.

Read about your own worst enemy at The Wisdom Journal!

Visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for ideas on how to create your own gift wrapping station.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Have you ever told a little white lie? Then you'll relate to this story from We Are THAT Family.

Do you feel controlled by your schedule? Consider making time for a weekly Planning & Prayer retreat...you can read about it at Passionate Homemaking.

Ok, this is for you pumpkin nuts: PUMPKIN OATMEAL. You can check out the recipe at IN Good Cents.

Do you feel overwhelmed by holiday baking? Do you always plan do bake ALOT and then end up baking hardly at all? Or do you find yourself spending the entire holiday in the kitchen? Check out these tips on simplifying Christmas baking at Organizing Your Way.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Find out how to "upcycle" all those Christmas tins you've been saving at Moneywise Moms.

Visit Couponing to Disney to find out how to cash in on beer rebates WITHOUT having to buy the beer...then be thankful you live in OKLAHOMA !!
Check out the Do It Yourself project directory over at We Are THAT Family!

Read about Walmart's Price Reduction Plan at Money Saving Madness!

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Head on over to Go Mommy to see how you can snag lots of Burt's Bees products for CHEAP!

Check out this week's insert coupon preview at Common Sense With Money. Remember, coupons and amounts vary by region but there are several that appear to be quite promising.

Read about a very powerful illustration for teaching your children to be "frugal" with words over at We Are THAT Family.

Need to get organized? Find out how to organize small spaces in just three easy steps at Moneywise Moms.

From a godly perspective, read Fifteen Things More Important Than Money over at The Simple Dollar and see if you're not inspired and encouraged.

Amazon.com is offering some great clearance deals on summer toys. It's Hip to Save! has a great list.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Find out how you can help raise money for cancer research AND get $700 worth of stuff for only $29.99 at Deal Seeking Mom.

It's Hip to Save! shared a great way to bless others out of your abundance!

Check out these Truckdriver Tips at a few Short Cuts. Are we paying for products or simply advertising? Hmmmm......

Have extra school supplies from all those great deals back in August? Check out this frugal birthday gift idea at Moneywise Moms.

Check out this great list of FREEBIES at A Thrifty Mom.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Head on over to Common Sense With Money where Mercedes shares SEVEN ways to save on Starbucks coffee or get it for FREE.

Do you have a garden? Do you find yourself wondering how to use up your abundance of tomatoes? Why not freeze them for later use? Find out how in this post from Money Saving Mom.

With fall in the air, it's time to think about autumn decorations. How about carving a pumpkin? Check out We Are That Family for great tips on picking a pumpkin and preserving your carved pumpkin.

Head on over to Common Sense With Money to find out how you can provide 70 meals to a hungry child just by becoming a facebook fan.

Find out how you can pick up a really sweet deal on Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit and Refills over at It's Hip to Save!

A Thrifty Mom has the scoop on FREE printable greeting cards your kids can color!

Find out how to transform plain T-shirts and tanks into cute wardrobe essentials at allyou.com.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Looking for new recipes? Mercedes at Common Sense With Money has a list of six different on-line and downloadable recipe booklets.

Get FREE Sweet Fire Chicken at Panda Express today only. Find out how at Christi's (2) Cents!

Tomorrow (Saturday, September 26)is FREE Museum Day. Check out Money Saving Mom for details!

Check out this review on the new Febreeze Home Collection and find out how you can win a $20 Walmart Giftcard at I Heart Saving Money.

Find out how to get FREE Marzetti Apple Dip at Money Saving Madness.

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Reports of fabulous frugality (and other stuff) from around the blogosphere....

Visit I Heart Saving Money, to find out how to get FREE ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery on September 24...and for a good cause too!

Children's Place tees, tanks and shorts only $0.99 plus save an extra 10% off!! Too good to be true? Check out the details at Saving with Shellie.

Learn THREE great tricks for baking PERFECT homemade cheesecake every time from The Grocery Cart Challenge.

Check out this cool HOMEMADE toy organizer at The Suburban Jungle. And then ask yourself why we pay lots of $$ for these!

Go to Common Sense With Money for great savings at Kohl's, Steinmart & Express!

Print your $5 off $10 coupon for Build-A-Bear at Deal Seeking Mom.