Scored big today!!!

Little man wanted to go to yard sales today,so we started at 7 a.m. He was on the hunt for a weight bench, he wants to get "beefed" up before school starts :0) So off we went, he with his lawn mowing paycheck, his little buddy, "H" daddy and I. The first sale he mapped out to go to was like 15 miles away from the house.....hmmm. We drove up and all I could see was lots of pink!! I said to him, you picked a girl sale!!! Well they had an Xbox, Ipod and playstation he wanted to check out. But we missed the xbox, uggg, it was only 40.00 with games. So as I was thinking what a waste of time and heading to the jeep I spotted the prize!!! Yes, a brand new George Foreman Grill!!! Still had the sticker on it. It is a beautiful red and came with 3 sets of grills. I have priced them at the store and they were 100.00 when they first came out, I danced away with it for $10.00. So, I had to tell G he was not in trouble for going to the pink sale...lol...
Here are the specs on the grill:

Applica #GRP106QPGR RED GeoForeman360 Grill
$76and up (22 stores) cashback · 2 - 12%
User reviews (25)

106 square inch cooking surface with versatility of 5 round removable plates 2 grill Plates, 2 quesadilla plates and 1 deep dish pizza / bake plate Mechanical temperature control for perfect results Adjustable tilt to knock our fat and floating hinge.

So to back up a little, I have been on a replenish the kitchen kick! After almost 20 yrs of marriage I am ready to buy some new kitchen aids. Part of my reason is to help me to prepare yummy home cooked meals, save money(part of my debt free plan), eat healthier, and just to show my family love. So at the new store in town, Liquidation Outlet, I bought a GE toaster Covection Oven and a new 6 QT crockpot with a sealable lid. Both new, good working condition for 40.00!! They are black and stainless steel. They do not match my pretty new grill but they will soon live in harmony together.

The week before I purchased a Cricut expressions Machine from the outlet store for the mere price of 135.00 w/tax!!! What a steal, I have been wanting the big Cricut for a long time now. My sweet husband wanted to buy me one a few times and I would not let him because they were just to pricey. I feel God knew the desires of my heart and blesses me with my bargains!! So yes while I feel I have spent WAY to much money latley I really saved even more. Does that count? :0) So my love of scrapbooking and paper crafting has resurfaced and I created dad a card for his bday. Sorry, no pics I just did good to get it mailed.

We also picked blueberries, we almost blunered that!! Our friend told us they were 3.00 a bucket and when we went to check out it rang up 82.00!!!! Hmmm, she was wrong they were 3.00 per gallon!!! Yikes, she cut us a deal and we wrote her a 50.00 check, $10.00 more than she asked for. SO you can imagine I need some blueberrie recipes :0).

Have a blessed day,
Would love to hear your comments,
Tracy :0)

Do you smell the homemade bread baking?

Do you smell the home made bread? Ahhhhh, I love the smell of baking, yes baking in the middle of summer. I pulled out my bread machine, what for ? Because we (all 3 of us) were in a conversation about food prices (I think) and I had read one of my many articles about the raising costs. In the article it gave percentages of how much food has risen in price due to the extream gas increases we are all feeling. Any how, my sweet little boy said, "Well Mommy why don't you make the bread?" I said,.....well I could, I used to make bread all of the time Garrett. So I was prompted to pull out my bread maching and make a loaf. I can't eat it buy I know my guys will love it. The loaf of bread I purchase every week just for the guys is $2.45 and sometimes $2.75. One bag of bread flour is $2.45, not sure how many loaves that will make. I used to get a huge bag of bread flour for like $6.00 from Sam's club. I am dependent on someone buying it for me since I do not have a membership. I am going to put in my order for bread flour to a friend and start making more bread!!!! Home made is always better and I love to bless others with a fresh home baked loaf!!! I can't wait to give some to my neighbor Ray. (They are long time church family and neighbors) His wife of 40 years is in a fight for her life with brain cancer. It came fast and furious, they removed the tumor last week and she may be coming home this week. Our prayers our in constant thought for this family. Ruby is an awesome woman of faith, she runs a small breakfast and lunch resturant her in town and is loved by many. Ruby lost her mother to brain cancer a few years back, this is so scary for Ruby's family as they were told the disease is hereditary. But we have a mighty God that has his hand upon this family. Please lift this family up in your prayers.

A few weeks ago we picked Blueberrys at Cline Berry Farms down the road. It was such a fun family time. We took a big bucket of berries to Ruby as this is something she loves to do with her family every year. We picked 3 large buckets, I think we need more for the freezer though, I eat them frozen for dessert!!! I am going to make the guys a pie this weekend, wish me luck!! it will be my first blueberry pie.

Scripture and Prayer for Today

He Meets Your NeedsToday's Scripture

"God will supply all your needs according to His riches in Glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Aren't you glad we serve a God who promises to supply all our needs! When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior and follow His commands, you have access to God and everything He is; peace, provision, protection and more. That means no matter what is happening in the world today, as you obey God's Word, your needs will be met. No matter what is going on with the economy, gas prices, or housing market, God is still your Source; and if your Source is okay, then you are okay, too. Rest assured there is no lack in heaven.Not only is God able to meet your needs, He wants to meet your needs. It gives Him great pleasure to bless and prosper you. Begin to expect that God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Look for His hand of provision in your life and praise Him for His faithfulness. As you do your part, God will do His part. He will open the windows of heaven and pour out His abundant blessing on every area of your lifeA Prayer for TodayFather in heaven, thank You for Your provision in my life. Thank You for loving me and guiding me. I trust that You are meeting every one of my needs today. Help me to follow Your commands that I may honor You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.