$40/week grocery budget

Our family used to spend approximately $100/week on groceries. I wouldn't say it was actually a budget of $100/week since I never really "budgeted" a certain amount for groceries. We would go shopping once a week and that is what it would average out to be. Since I have been couponing regularly and "budgeting", I aspire to reach a goal of $40/week for groceries. Some weeks I do well at that budget amount but others are still a little over that amount. Crystal at MoneySavingMom wrote a guest post on the subject of a $40/week grocery budget where she shares the secrets of how she feeds her family on $40 a week. Check it out here.

50 FREE Photo Cards with FREE Shipping!

Freebies4Mom is offering an exclusive deal through SeeHere for 50 free photo cards with free shipping! Just in time for Christmas and Holiday cards! You can get 50 4x8 or 5x7 photo cards, envelopes and free shipping and it doesn't expire until November 30th.
Thanks, Money Saving Mom

Kraft Savings Booklet and Calendar

Get 2 $20 rebates and $15 in coupons on Kraft favorites including Nabisco, Planters, Caprisun, Ritz Bits and Easy Cheese. Go here to request your FREE booklet.

New Kraft $10 Rebate

Kraft is offering a new rebate, Keep the Jingle in your Holidays! Just purchase 10 participating products below and you'll get a $10 rebate back!
Participating products include:
Nabisco Crackers (7oz - 16.5oz)
Easy Cheese
Planters Nuts (9.25oz - 21.25oz)
**Offer valid on purchases made between October 1st and November 30th. Purchases CAN be on more than one receipt. Limit one request per family or address.
To print rebate form go here.
Use coupons to make this a sweet deal.

There are things more important than money!

Going through these tough economic times has been an eye opening experience for our family. We have learned that it is certainly nice to have money to pay the bills but money isn't everything if you step back and take a look at the big picture. We have seen so many blessings during this challenging time such as our health, a wonderful circle of friends and family, our faith and church family and the realization that money and "things" are not so important. We have had to be creative in our search for fun family times that are inexpensive but it is possible. I love to read The Simple Dollar where Trent talks about frugality and personal finances. He has a great post on this subject that you can check out here.

FREE personalized postcards!

At Hippopost you can send two FREE customized postcards a day, every day. They pay for the postage also. The catch: There is an advertisement on the bottom of the card. I sent one today to grandparents and I don't think they will care about the advertisement on the back but will be thrilled to receive a picture in the mail of their great-grandchildren. Check it out here.
Thanks, HipToSave!

Science Museum of Oklahoma (Omniplex)

Mathis Brothers Furniture has a special on memberships for the Science Museum of Oklahoma. You can get $30 off a membership by purchasing it at Mathis Brothers. For details on the membership options and prices go here.