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CHRISTmas Blessings for “Uncle Dennis” ~ A story about a homeless man who changed our family!!

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Oh my heart is so full of so many different emotions. What a day we had with Uncle Dennis. For those of you that don’t know who Uncle Dennis is he is a homeless man that we met at our first FREE Laundry Day in February of this year and began coming to our monthly FREE Community Dinners. There was an immediate connection with him and we knew God placed him in our lives for a reason, but what has transpired I don’t think any of us imagined. You can read more about how we met him, etc here – http://wp.me/p3ZeTk-h46

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For those of you that have been following our story with Uncle Dennis you already know how much we love him. He has changed our lives in so many ways and I still remember when he said “What do I have to offer being homeless”. My goodness, he has given me more wisdom and insight on life than any money could buy. [Read more…]




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Hurry & Print to snag Great CHRISTmas Clearance Items!!

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With CHRISTmas almost here, I highly recommend printing the follow coupons for all those clearance deals after CHRISTmas. They are going to be marked down 50-75% for sure, so print the coupons while you still can and maximize your savings even more

$1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags Printable Coupon

$1/2 Ziploc Brand Containers Printable Coupon

$1/1 Febreze Candle Printable Coupon

$1/1 Febreze Noticeables Refill Printable Coupon

$0.75/1 Febreze Set/Stick & Refresh Printable Coupon

$1/1 Air Wick Good To Be Home Printable Coupon

$1/2 Mars Holiday Candy Printable Coupon

$1/1 Wonka Candy Canes Printable Coupon

$0.50/1 Hershey’s Baking Chips Printable Coupon

$1.50/2 Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough Printable Coupon

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GIANT EAGLE: Heluva Good! Dip ONLY $0.17!!

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GIANT EAGLE MATCHUPS

Beginning Thursday, 12/25, you can snag a nice Giant Eagle Deal on the Heluva Good! Dip. It is on sale for $1.67 and we have a $0.75/1 coupon making it ONLY $0.17!! Great price!!

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**GIANT EAGLE MATCHUPS 12/25 – 12/31**
Heluva Good! Dip – $1.67
Use $0.75/1 Heluva Good Dip, exp. 1/11/15 (SS 11/23/14 R)
Final Cost: $0.17

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GIANT EAGLE: FREE SuperPretzels!!

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GIANT EAGLE MATCHUPS

Beginning Thursday, 12/25, you can snag a sweet Giant Eagle Deal on SuperPretzels. They are on sale for B1G1 FREE or Just $1.49. In addition, we have a $0.75/1 coupon making them completely FREE.

Here’s what the deal looks like:

**GIANT EAGLE MATCHUPS 12/25 – 12/31**
SuperPretzels – $1.49
Use $0.75/1 Superpretzel Soft Pretzel Product, exp. 1/16/15 (RP 12/07/14 R)
Final Cost: FREE

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Recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole ~ AMAZING!!

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RECIPE FOR SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

This was my first time making a sweet potato casserole and we received many compliments at our FREE Community CHRISTmas Dinner so I decided to share the recipe with everyone! It is super easy to make.

Amazing Sweet Potato Casserole
Serves 8
Here is an easy, yet simply amazing Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
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Cook Time
25 min
Cook Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2-3 large sweet potatoes)
  2. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  3. 1/4 cup evaporated low-fat milk
  4. 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (we use our special "Mexico" vanilla from our friend)
  7. 2 large eggs
Topping
  1. 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  3. 1/8 teaspoon salt
  4. 2 tablespoons melted butter
  5. 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. To prepare potatoes, boil potatoes for about 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Cool 5 minutes and mash
  3. Place potatoes in a large bowl; add granulated sugar, evaporated milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and vanilla. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add eggs; beat well. Pour potato mixture into a 13 x 9–inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  4. TOPPING: Combine flour, brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; stir with a whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over potato mixture; arrange pecans evenly over top.
  5. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or just until golden.
Adapted from Joni Meyer-Crothers
Adapted from Joni Meyer-Crothers
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Let us know what you think of this recipe!!




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Tommy Hilfiger Big Boys’ Donovan Fleece Hoodie ONLY $22.55 (reg. $42.50!)

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AMAZON DEALS

Here are some more Amazon Deals. Today, you can snag up to Up to 70% off on year end clothing. Levis as low as $16.99 (reg. $50!). You can also snag this Tommy Hilfiger Big Boys’ Donovan Fleece Hoodie for ONLY $22.55 (reg. $42.50!). You will get FREE shipping with Amazon Prime (Sign up for a FREE 30 day Amazon Prime Trial HERE) or when you spend $35 or more with Super Saver Shipping! That’s a great price! This would also make for a great donation item for CHRISTmas 🙂

DESCRIPTION:

  • Polyester
  • Imported
  • Thin and lightweight
  • Great for added style or warmth
  • Pair with some leopard pumps and purse for head-spinning looks
  • 68″ x 43″

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Nautica Baby-Boys Infant 3 Piece Striped Quarter Zip Sweater Set ONLY $18.69 (reg. $54.50!)

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AMAZON DEALS

Here are some more Amazon Deals. They are having 70% off many of the clothing items. Levis as low as $14.99. Right now you can snag this Nautica Baby-Boys Infant 3 Piece Striped Quarter Zip Sweater Set, Orange, 12 Months for ONLY $18.69 (reg. $54.50). You will get FREE shipping with Amazon Prime (Sign up for a FREE 30 day Amazon Prime Trial HERE) or when you spend $35 or more with Super Saver Shipping! That’s a great price! This would also make for a great donation item for CHRISTmas 🙂

DESCRIPTION:

  • 100% Cotton
  • Imported
  • Machine Wash
  • 3 pieces included
  • Comfortable fit

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**OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY** Help us Feed the Homeless/Less Fortunate January 18, 2015!!

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**WE NEED TO RAISE $400 – PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING $1 OR EVEN A DISH** 

Luke 14:12-14 NIV “Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

We will be doing our monthly meal outreach to help feed the homeless/less fortunate in our community on Sunday, January 18th. This will be an unstuffed cabbage/green peppers dinner with all the fixings.  In December, we fed well over 300, we we are planning to feed 300+ again God willing and we need your help 🙂 Such a cool way to give back to our community and help those that are struggling right now. The event is scheduled at St. Lucas Lutheran Church at 745 Walbridge Avenue (Off of Broadway), Toledo, OH 43609 from 4 to 5:30.  (Please note you will need to use the Frank Door Entrance). This is for the entire family so feel free to bring your children.  We have a  sign-up sheet for all items that we need below AND VOLUNTEERS.   Please note volunteer spots are limited and unfortunately once they are filled, that is all we have available.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE NOTES BESIDE EACH ITEM YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR SO YOU PROVIDE THE CORRECT QUANTITY NEEDED!!

We need all the food to be brought in the 1/2 size aluminum pans (Standard 9 x 13 and approx. 2″ deep) or if it states a full sheet pan.  Please make sure they are completely full as that is what we are basing the portion sizes on.

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You can also make monetary donations by visiting www.miraclechristmas.com and clicking on the “donate now” tab.  If you want to sign up for multiple items, please feel free to do that. We need all items at the church NO LATER THAN 3 p.m. and please come in the Frank Street Entrance at the Big RED DOOR!!   Please note we are unable to pick up food items, so please only sign up if you are able to drop them off at church:)  All items also need to be fully cooked (except canned corn, green beans, and gravy). The link above will take you directly to the sign-up sheet. Also, if you would like to make a monetary donation visit the Miracle CHRISTmas website and click on the “donate” tab for a secure paypal donation. Thanks for helping us feed the least of these ~ MATTHEW 25:40 If you are willing to help the day of the event, please sign up also – that section is at the bottom of the sign-up sheet! We will need many to stay afterwards to help us clean up please. Thanks for continuing to be the hands and feet of Jesus!! This is such a cool outreach and I am really excited about this!!  You guys are simply amazing!

Something for everyone to think about also as we prepare for this meal, What does kindness mean to each of you? I sometimes think we underestimate how powerful kindness can be to people who are hurting. It truly can change their lives FOREVER!

GOD IS GOOD. . ALL THE TIME!!




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MEIJER: SuperPretzels ONLY $0.52!!

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MEIJER COUPON MATCHUPS

Here is another nice Meijer Deal. The SuperPretzels are on sale for B1G1 FREE and we have a $0.75/1 coupon. In addition, we also have a $0.75/1 SuperPretzel Product (Checkout 51 Deposit) [9-oz.+, any variety] making them ONLY $0.52 each.

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Here’s what the deal looks like:

**MEIJER COUPON MATCHUPS 12/21 THRU 12/27**
Buy (2) SuperPretzels – $2.79 (B1G1 FREE)
Use $1/1 Superpretzel Soft Pretzel Product, exp. 1/16/15 (RP 12/07/14)
Or Use $0.75/1 SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel Product (Meijer mPerks)
Pay: $1.79
Submit $0.75/1 SuperPretzel Product (Checkout 51 Deposit)
Final Cost: $1.04 for both or JUST $0.52 each wyb 2

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MEIJER: Starbucks Coffee ONLY $1.99 (reg. $8.99!!)

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MEIJER COUPON MATCHUPS

Right now you can snag an AWESOME deal on Starbucks Coffee. The Holiday blend is on sale for $3.99 at Meijer. In addition, we have a $2/1 coupon making this ONLY $1.99 (reg. $8.99). This would make for a great CHRISTmas gift!!

Here’s what the deal looks likes:

**MEIJER COUPON MATCHUPS 12/21 THRU 12/27**
Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee- $3.99
Use $2/1 Starbucks Packaged Coffee Bags, exp. 1/21/15 (SS 11/23/14)
Or use $2/1 Starbucks Coffee or K-Cup Pack printable [10-oz.+ or 10-ct.+]
Or use $2/1 Starbucks Product Printable
Final Cost: $1.99

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Joni-Family-SmallMy name is Joni Meyer-Crothers and I run this couponing/money-saving blog along with my husband, Jamie. We love to show others how to save money in a BIG way! We do all the work for you. . we do the matchups and show you where to get the coupons, many FREE printable coupons. Sit back and follow the blog and watch your savings increase! Couponing is a ministry for our family as we we love to show others how to save and share from their couponing harvest!

I just recently wrote a book called “Extreme Couponing” (released March 5, 2013)  that gives step-by-step directions on how to coupon.  We have been featured on TLC “Extreme Couponing” five times, The 700 Club, 20/20, Today Show, GMA, HLN, Rachael Ray, AOL “You’ve Got”, Fox News, CNN Money, Huffington Post ~ to see a complete list you can click on the right-hand sidebar and the clips and articles are listed there.

I continue to challenge everyone weekly to donate 5 nonperishable or hygienic items to a local food bank/pantry and/or family you may know in need.  Don’t ever discount the smallness of any act of kindness. . it matters!