Relaunching with changes - So please hang tight with us!
The girls are getting it together...and that's the best news for 2012!
Yeah I'm good with change...er, maybe not...
Mar 02, 2011
When I married my husband, I thought I was spontaneous and quite possibly even "radiant" about "Change". I had afterall, crossed the country to be living out a great adventure in New York. So I must be gloriously ok with all that comes with "change". Unfortunately, it was through being married to my husband that I learned, I was really not friends with "change" at all. (funny how marriage can will tell you the truth about yourself..huh)
My husband seems to me to be the very definition of "change" and quite frequently offers up something new to do, see or explore. He loves change. He embraces it so much that he has absolutely no reservations about uprooting whole sections of the house on a whim, or slapping a new colorful paint on the walls in an attempt to create "change" .
On more than one occassion, I have walked into the kitchen that my husband had just cleaned. As any happy wife would be, my reaction was, "So nice to come into this clean room! What lovely gesture!" Until the next morning, when I would re-enter that same kitchen, only to realize that my dinner plates had been moved from one cupboard to another, on the opposite side of the room. The blender was suddenly cuddling up against the refrigerator - when it used to be perfectly situated by the stove. All of the utensils had suddenly shifted drawers and my oven mitts were nowhere near the oven. (Eeeeyyyyy!) No, I didn't handle this well. Not well at all. And immediately went back to work, putting everything where it "should be".
After a short time, we both could see "change" seemed to mess with me. (It seriously messed with me!!) I didn't welcome a shift in my schedule, anymore than a shift in my kitchen. While I loved adventure, I did not like the kind that popped up on me without a little warning. "Change" needed to grow on me a bit.
Thankfully, God has been working on me to teach me that "Change" can mean I'll experience something potentially great, if I let go and flow with it to see where it leads. More recently, I've found less discomfort in the idea - it has certainly helped to have watched my husband find unbelievable freedom in "change". So maybe it isn't so surprising to see what is happening at The Lemonade Connection.
When I first started this site, I fully intended it to be about couponing and saving money. That is afterall, how I made Lemonade with our life's Lemons. But in the past year, I've come to realize a few more things:
a) There are many ways to make Lemonade - not just through finances.
b) I miss writing from the heart. And entering the deals of the day - isn't satisfying that need very much (gut honest).
c) Other people have Lemonade stories, ideas and ingredients for living that need to be shared.
So I am about to welcome "change". You will still see a few blips about saving money with coupons, here and there...and I sure hope you'll continue to thrive by using coupons. But I think its time we start to talk about how to make Lemonade in other parts of our lives.
I'm pretty excited about all that's coming. And I can not wait to share these things with you! If you're like me and you need a bit of time to let these things sink in...don't worry, you have a few weeks to adjust. (grinning) Be assured that any quiet you may find here, only means I am hard at work on ideas, concepts and redesigning efforts. So hang tight my friends!
Oh and one more thing. I am busy building a team over here. And I am still looking for a few Lemonade Contributors to join us.
HELP WANTED: Do you have a topic that you're passionate about? Do you know how to make a particular part of life into sweet Lemonade? Want to have fun writing, video blogging and working toward inspiring others? Send me an email here! I want to hear from you.
Thank you for your precious gift of time my friends. Leave me a note or comment if you like, I always appreciate your words in return.
Be blessed!
Oh my gosh! I'm so adding this to my Life's Lemonade!
Feb 26, 2011
Ok so if you were with me recently in the Vlog about some of my "Life List" items (View that HERE) - then you also know I am rather obsessed with the idea of a Flash Mob and hm...not so secretly want to be there and even more...kinda want to be IN ONE. Oh yea! Why not? I can't think of any good reason.
Thinking...(humming that tune from Jeopardy...)
Nope. Still not one good reason.
Watching this inspired me even MORE:
Now do you want to be a Flash Mob geek too? Add that one to your "Life Lists"! I'm sooo in.
I'm ....SOOOO IN, ya hear me?
If you're ready...I found THIS website - Woot, woot, woot and more woot!!
And that's one more way to make your life into Sweet Lemonade!
Sunday Newspaper Coupon Inserts Preview 2/27/11
Feb 25, 2011
Well Lemonade friends, last weeks dismal coupons in the newspaper, left much to be desired...yes? How about two inserts this weekend with some pretty good finds. Mentos coupons are back in the SmartSource! Love that. Probably some good FREEBIES soon for that coupon. Caribou coffee $2/1 is a boon for any sale that makes it less than $2/lb. And it will more than likely happan at places like ShopRite..so keep an eye out! P&G is also included this week - so you'll want to grab a couple of newspapers to get the most out of your savings. Awesome $2.00 off Downy coupon...I love it when they do that. CHEAP Downey deals on the way! No Redplum inserts this week. Don't worry, they'll be back next week though.
Smartsource coupon insert - 2/27
Neutrogena naturals Save $1/1 (4/27)
Lysol Clean-Flip starter kit or floor cloths Save $1/1 (6/1)
Mentos Save $1/1 45pc+ bottle (4/30)
Mentos Save $1/3 15pc+ (4/30)
Cuties Save $.55/1 5lb box (4/4)
Cuties Save $.35/1 3lb bag (4/4)
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$25.00 dinner gift card for $2.00 - I'd say dinner's on them!
Feb 22, 2011
Oh grab this faast! Restaurants.com is offering up a deal where you buy a gift card worth $25.00 to restaurants in your area for only $2.00! (Lunch/Dinner on someone else? Why yes, thank you!)
This is a very good way to save money and still be able to indulge in life. Great gift idea too!
Jump over here and snag the deal while its still available!
$1.00 off Stayfree coupon - printable!
Grab your $.75/1 Cinnamon Burst Cherrios Coupon before its gone!
Because in my area, our stores double coupons (ShopRite, Stop&Shop and A&P) - this coupon makes me very happy. Very! I'd still say that its a pretty good coupon for anyone. And I'd love to hear about your local in-store sales for this. What have you found?
Its a great grab - so snag it while its still available. Click here for yours.
My "To do while I'm alive" list ....and one Grand Central Flash Mob!
I have a "Life List" - you know, a list of things I want to do while I am still alive on this earth. My husband, Mr. Lemonade, thinks that its cool to take those things off my list by doing them..you're about to meet the Mr. - he's a complete camera ham.
Over the weekend just before Valentine's day, he took me to NYC to knock off a few of the items on my list. This is where it went, well...in a shorten version, very geeky vlog sort of way...
Ok now that you've watched us dork it out on camera...I want to hear what's on your "Life List"? Inspire me!
UPDATE: Ooohhhh I was right!! There WAS a flashmob! Holy Christmas...we missed it by like 1/2 hour because we headed off to Dinner Reservations. (bummed face - but then again...happy face cause it WAS dinner with Mr. L after all...rationalization always helps.)
Oh yeah. Food Blog of the Day - Fontina Polenta Pie w/ Beef & Mushrooms
Feb 19, 2011
The wind is just howling outside...but the toasty nature of our woodburning fireplace cuts the chill in the air. It got me to thinking, there really is nothing so heartwarming as a good homecooked meal that truly fits the bill on a day like this. Am I right? Or am I right.
This blogger caught my attention recently and I just have to share it with you because, oh dear Lemonade friends...it looks amazing! And yes, even to a vegetarian. (I still cook for the non-vege-heads in my house, remember?)
Ms. Meseidy - I like to call her by her first name because maybe if we were truly friends, perhaps I could eat at her table...(I digress). Ms. Meseidy, made the MOST luxurious Fontina Polenta Pie with Beef & Mushrooms and it appeals to my pretty eyeballs ...a bit like the perfect icing to a cupcake. Just look at this:
Gorgeous right? There is something very earthy and homey about it. Ms. M recently Tweeted about this very creation by saying this:
"Butter, onions, garlic, mushrooms, red wine, beef, cheese and polenta. Hello lover! http://bit.ly/eIfmVe"
Oh I just adore her. Couldn't have put it any better than that! I swear you'll all *sigh* and tummy's will growl when you see how she lays out the work needed to make these. Do jump over here and tell her what a great job she has done with this! You'll thank me later when you are happy, satiated and joyfully-full from this meal and Ms. Meseidy's goodness.
If you want to follow her on Twitter (like I totally do!) jump here and on Facebook, you'll find her here.
Nuff said people...now go cook...and eat!
Stop & Shop deals for week of 2/18 - 2/24/11
Ok all...Grab up a few good deals at Stop&Shop in your area this week.
Top Produce Deals:
Tomatoes on The Vine - $1.99 lb
Green or White Fresh Asparagus - $1.99 lb
All Natural Mushrooms 8 oz package - 3/$5.00
Sweet Onions - $1.49 lbRed or White Seedless Grapes - $2.49 lb
2lb Bag Green Peppers - $2.99
Top Meat & Deli Deals:
80% Lean Ground Beef - $2.49 lb - (A&P is offering ground beef for $1.99 though)
Shoulder London Broil - $2.49 lb
Boneless Alaskan Cod Fillets - $4.99 lb
Stop & Shop Sliced Bacon - 3/$10.00
Top Dairy & Frozen Deals:
Stop & Shop Ice Cream - 2/$5.00
Lean Cuisine Entree's - 5/$10.00
~use $1.00/4 Printable Coupon
~use $1.00/3 Printable Coupon
~use $1.00/3 mfr coupon from January Issue of All You
Final Price: as low as 5/$9.00
Sargento Shredded Cheese - 2/$5.00
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from Catalina Machine
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 1/30 SS Insert
Final Price: 2/$2.00 - 2/$3.00 (depending on which coupons you have)
International Delight Coffee Creamer - 2/$3.00
~use 55¢/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price: 40¢ each after doubling
Stop & Shop Bagel Snackers - 3/$5.00
Top Pantry Deals:
Utz Potato Chips - B1G1 FREE
Stop & Shop Pasta - 5/$4.00
Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup - 4/$3.00
~use 50¢/3 Printable Coupon - No Longer Available
Final Price: as low as 4/$2.00
Bety Crocker Cookie Mix - 2/$4.00
~use 40¢/1 Printable Coupon
Final Price: as low as $1.20 each after doubling
Ken's Salad Dressing - 2/$4.00
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon found on some bottles
Final Price: as low as 2/$2.00
Top Health & Beauty Deals:
Care One Vitamins - B1G1 Free
Soy Joy Single Bars - B1G1 Free (buy 4)
~use B2G1 Free mfr coupon from 1/2 SS Insert
Final Price: B1G3 Free!
Colgate Professional or Wave Toothbrushes - $1.77
~use 75¢/1 mfr coupon from home mailer
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from 2/13 SS Insert
Final Price: 27¢ - 77¢ depending on coupons used
Halls Defense, Refreshers, Breeze or Sugar free - 2/$3.00
~use 2 - 50¢/1 mfr coupons from tearpads
Final Price: 2/$1.00 after doubling
Colgate Toothpaste - 2/$4.00
~use 2 - $1.00/1 mfr coupons from 2/13 SS Insert
Final Price: 2/$2.00
Top Household & Pet Deals:
Lysol Healthy Touch Soap System - $7.99
~use $3.00/1 mfr coupon from 2/13 SS Insert
Final Price: $4.99
Bounty Basic Paper Towels 6 Packs - 2/$10.00
~use $1.00/2 mfr coupon from 1/30 PG Insert
Final Price: 2/$9.00
Finish Dish Washing Detergent - 2/$6.00
~use 2 - 50¢/1 mfr coupons from 2/13 SS Insert
Final Price: 2/$4.00 after doubling
Purina Beneful 15.5 lb Bags - $13.99
~use $2.00/1 mfr coupon from 1/16 SS Insert
Final Price: $11.99
Companion Cat Food - 10/$3.00
Friskies Dry Cat Food - $3.79
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon from 2/13 SS Insert
Final Price: $2.79
Tidy Cats 20 lb Cat Litter - $6.99
~use $1.00/1 mfr coupon found inside packages
Final Price: $5.99
Walmart deals for the week of 2/20 - 2/27/11
I'm not the biggest fan of shopping at Wal-mart but I'll drop in if I find a serious deal. These qualify! Keep in mind that prices will vary by region.
Bordon Singles Sensations Cheese - $1.88
Use $1.00/1 coupon from Feb. All You Magazine
Final Price - $.88 cents!
Uncrustables - $1.97
Use $1.00/1 coupon HERE
Final Price - $.97 cents!
4Pk. Yoplait Delights Yogurt - $1.88
Use $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - $.88 cents!
Ovaltine Original - $2.73
Use $1.00/1 coupon from Feb. All You Mag.
Final Price - $1.73!
Quaker Delights Instant Oatmeal - $2.63
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 2/14 RP
Final Price - $1.63!
Kens Salad Dressing - psa. $1.78
Use $1.00/1 coupon from 1/10 SS
Final Price - $.78 cents!
YoBaby 3-in-1 Yogurt Cups - $.98 cents
Use $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - FREE!
Simply Asia Sauce Mix - $.79 cents
Use $.50/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - $.29 cents!
16oz. Daisy Sour Cream - $1.92
Use $.50/1 coupon from 1/31 SS
Final Price - $1.42!
Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal - $2.83
Use $1.50/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - $1.33!
Johnson's Buddies Soap - $.98 cents
Use $1.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - FREE!
8oz. Cetaphil Cleanser - $5.47
Use $5.00/1 coupon from HERE
Final Price - $.47 cents!
Johnson's Trial-Size Baby Shampoo -$.97 cents
Final Price - FREE!
2.5lb. Bag Iams Premium Protection Cat Food - $6.97
Use $5.00/1 coupon from 1/31 RP
Final Price - $1.97!
Travel Size Right Guard Deodorant - $.97 cents
Final Price - 2 for FREE!
There ya have it my Lemonade friends! Let me know if you found any in-store deals. Email me HERE!
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