Many of you know that we are a homeschooling family. It’s a choice we made before our kids were born, and now that we are in the middle of our 4th year it’s not a decision I would ever change. Even though we love it and it works for our family, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy or that we know everything that we are doing. I would say that every homeschooling family has questions and needs a support system of other families to help answer them. For us one of the biggest helps has been attending the Teach Them Diligently Convention. I’ve gone the past two years and loved it. It’s a time to come and learn about curriculum, get inspired by other families and just get refueled to continue on.
They bring in some of the biggest names in homeschooling like Stephen Kendrick, Ken Ham, Voddie Baucham and Sally Clarkson. They also bring in some not so big names like me. This coming year will be my third year as a speaker for the Spartanburg SC convention. You can sit through sessions ranging from explaining creation to saving on groceries… what more can you ask for?
For anyone considering homeschooling this is also a great place to be. There are many parents coming to see what other families do and to learn the basics. One of my favorite parts honestly is the Expo hall. You can talk directly with the curriculum publishing companies and put your hands on the text books as you decide what materials to use. You’ll also find used curriculum sellers there (I may go to the authors to see everything and then walk over and buy used versions…) You will find a lot more in the expo hall than curriculum too.
So that you can see their heart behind the conference:
We offer an exciting children’s program, teen program, men’s breakfast, robotics classes and Getting Homeschooling Track. This event is built for the entire family, not just Moms. It is a family discipleship and homeschool convention built on the Gospel because we believe families need this foundation, but we also believe that the families of America is where revival will start. If you have come before, come back! Refreshment, Renewal, Revival–they need to happen constantly.
A Coupon Code:
If you want to attend this year, then I have a special deal for you. Now through this Friday you can save $8 off the family registration fee. Use code SAVERS8OFF and that will make it cost $47. This covers everything for the main conference except your food for everyone in your family. If you want t sign up your kids for the kids program that is not included. We actually keep our kids with us in sessions (as do many folks) and they love it!
There are 4 conventions this year (the coupon code will work for any of them):
Nashville, TN – March 20-22nd
Spartanburg, SC – April 3-5th
Washington, DC – May 15-17th
Dallas, TX – June 26-28th
Personally, I would love to see all of you in Spartanburg…
Cross Country Cafe is offering the Twinings African Rooibus Tea for $9.99 and Green Mountain French Roast for $11.99 per box of (24)!
Kcups may be more expensive when compared to traditional brew, but compared to paying for one cup of coffee every day at the coffee shop, it’s a frugal option, plus you get a variety of drinks and flavors this way.
This week’s kcup deals:
Green Mountain French Roast 24 ct $11.99 (49¢ ea.)
Twinings African Rooibos Tea 24 ct $9.99 (41¢ ea.)
Twinings African Rooibos Keurig K-cups are chock full of antioxidants and naturally caffeine free with a pleasant sweetness. For a stronger kick, the French Roast is a more intense and pronounced roasts in terms of dark, deep roasted flavor and smokiness with lots of strong character.
Offer valid thru 1/14.
FREE Shipping on orders $59 or more (so pick up 5+ your favorite kcups).
See more online shopping.
Take a look at all the top Kroger Deals you can grab for a $1 or less. This is along list because of Kroger’s Mega Event running this week.
Check the deals marked with acorns and stock up on Crest Pro Health rinse, Welch’s grape juice and Totino pizza rolls and a lot more.
Make sure you check the Kroger Weekly Ad and the list of Unadvertised Deals.
Kroger Deals – $1 or Less
- Barilla Pasta, 12-16 oz, $1
- Minute Maid Juice, 59 oz, $1
- 7UP Soft Drinks, 2 liters, $1
- Kroger Frozen Vegetables, 10-12 oz, $1
- Extra Gum, 15 ct., 69¢
- Kroger Yogurt, 6 oz, 33¢
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Aussie or Herbal Essences Hair Care, 5.7-14 oz, $1.89
-$2/2 Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling items, excl color, body wash and trial size, SS 12/15
-.75/1 Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling item, excl color, body wash and trial size printable (limit reached)
-$1.50/2 Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling item, excl color, body wash and trial size printable (limit reached)
-$1/2 Clairol Aussie shampoo, conditioner or styler items, excl trial size, RP 1/05
-$1/2 Clairol Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner or styling item, excl color, body wash and trial size, RP 1/05
(use $2/2 off, makes it 89¢ ea.) - Butterball Turkey Bacon or Smoked Sausage, 12-14 oz, $1.49
-$1 off Butterball Product (Facebook – when you share) printable
-.75/1 Butterball regular or fully cooked turkey bacon or Every Day turkey dinner sausage, January All You magazine
(use $1 off, makes it 49¢) - Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles, 8-10 ct., $2
-.75/1 Kellogg’s Eggo frozen item, (under Rewards tab) printable Read More→
Here are some of the Catalina coupons currently printing at Kroger! Many are printing thru 1/26, so there is time to get some of your favorite products like General Mills, Gillette more.
Don’t forget that only (1) of each coupon prints per transaction, so no need to buy several more products than necessary per transaction because you will not receive an extra Catalina.
If you know of any additional Catalina coupons please leave them in a comment below and I’ll update the list!
Kroger Catalina Deals
Print by 1/8
Palmolive Dish Soap
Buy 2, get $2 on your next order
Print by 1/14
Heinz Sauces
Buy 2, get $1 on your next purchase
Print by 2/5
Balance Bars
Buy 6 or more, get 1 Free Balance Bar Read More→
On 1/12 the new Walgreens Ad will start. In that ad is a chance for you to grab FREE Purell Hand Sanitizer if you can get the coupons!
Purell Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz, $2.99
– $2 off Purell hand sanitizer, 8 oz+ (if boosted) printable
– $1 off Purell, January Walgreens Booklet (Walgreens Store Coupon)
Makes it FREE
Check your local Walgreens for the $1 off store coupon in their January Walgreens booklet. Go ahead and print the $2 off coupon now (make sure you boost with Hopster points). If you’ve never used Hopster check out my post explaining this new way to save.
This deal starts 1/12.
See more Walgreens deals.
Just a reminder to head over to the Staples Facebook page and get your FREE 8.5×11 Photo Calendar. Send your calendar to the nearest Staples for FREE in store pick up.
Also, while you’re at it, grab 500 sheets of Hammermill Copy Plus Paper for FREE with the Staples Easy Rebate.
Other freebies and samples:
Caribou: FREE Medium Coffee
Lancome: Advanced Génifique sample
Curves: Free Consultation
Truvia: Natural Sweetener Sample
Atkins: Quick Start Kit
Pantene: Shampoo Sample
Ulta: Free Blowout from Living Proof
Christian Audio: Free ESV Bible
Staples: FREE Photo Calendar
Kindle: Circle of Friends Crock Pot Dinners
Kindle: 1,001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes
Poise: Pad and Liner Samples
iTunes: Free Rolling Stones Songs
Breathe Right: Nasal Strip Samples
See more Freebies.
This list is all the top deals from the Harris Teeter Ad that starts on 1/8 and runs through 1/14. There’s a bunch of B2G1 and B2G3 deals this week on items like Ez Peel shrimp, Coke soft drinks, Hillshire Farm lunchmeat and more.
If you find any additional deals on your shopping trip this week please share them below in the comments section.
Buy 2 Get 1 Free
- Hillshire Farm Sliced Lunchmeat, 8-9 oz, $4.79
(makes it $3.19)
Evic Items
- Starbucks Coffee, 11-12 oz bags or 10 ct. K-Cup, $5.97, limit 2
-$1.50 off Starbucks K-Cup, 10 or 16 ct., SS 11/24
-$2/2 Starbucks coffee, 10 oz+, SS 11/24
-$1.50 off Starbucks K-Cups, 10-16 ct., SS 12/08
-$4/2 Starbucks K-Cups, 10-16 ct. (regional), SS 12/08
-$1.50 off Starbucks k-cup packs, 10 or 16 ct., Harris Teeter eCoupon
(use $4/2 and eCoupon, makes it $2.47)
Buy 2 Get 3 Free
- Progresso Soup, 19 oz, $2.25, limit 10
-$1/3 Progresso soup cans, on product
-.50/2 Progresso soup cans, SS 12/08
-.50/2 Progresso soup cans, SS 1/05
-.50/2 Progresso soup printable
-.50/2 Progresso Soups printable
-$2/8 Progresso soup, SavingStar eCoupon
-$2/8 Progresso soup cans, Harris Teeter eCoupon
(buy (5) use $1/3 & .50/2, makes it 50¢ ea.) - Tuttorosso Tomatoes, 28-35 oz, $1.99, limit 10 Read More→
If you’re a fan of Coldwater Creek, head over to Groupon for get a $50 voucher for $25! This is one of my favorite stores. If you don’t end up using it all on yourself, it is a great way to get gifts for someone else at a really cheap price.
You can use this on sale and clearance items, plus it’s good in-store or online.
They are currently having a Winter Clearance Sale with clearance merchandise being offered at an additional 50% off, for a total savings of up to 70% off! If you choose to order online the voucher can be used to cover shipping too.
Limit (2) vouchers per person. You have until 5/1 to use your $50 voucher.
Here’s what I got this morning with my Groupon:
With the voucher applying to shipping, I only paid $5 for everything after shipping!
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Here are the top deals for the Sweetbay Ad starting 1/8. There are some great meat and produce deals this week, so make sure to check it out!
If you know of additional deals please leave them in a comment below.
Buy One Get Ones
- Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers, 9-13.7 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84), limit 2
-$1/2 Sunshine Cheez-It baked snack crackers, 7 oz+, (under Coupons tab) printable
(makes it $1.34) - Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies, 9.5-15.25 oz, at $3.69 ($1.84), limit 2
- Doritos Tortilla Chips, 10-12 oz, at $4.29 ($2.14), limit 2
- Thomas Bagels, 18-20 oz, at $4.48 ($2.24), limit 4 Read More→
