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Welcome to another edition of Super Savings Saturday!
This week was a mixed bag. I totally struck out on a toy run, but had good luck elsewhere. Despite all of the endless ads, one-day sales, and holiday promotions, December isn’t really a bargain time to shop. Since I’m so well stocked, I can afford to be choosy. Still, I get so caught up in the frenzy of buy-buy-buy this time of year—hard to resist the temptation…
Kohl’s:
I read about some incredibly cheap toy deals on multiple deal blogs. I should’ve known better than to hit the mall during prime holiday shopping hours. I waited in traffic for 20 minutes, spent another 15 trying to find a parking space, had to shove through an enormous crowd inside the store and found nothing left on the shelf! Oh, there were plenty of items, but none of the super-cheap ones I wanted. I left empty-handed and very annoyed. Total waste of time/effort.
Rite Aid:
1 Centrum Multi Gummies, sale price $6.99. I used a $4.00 manufacturer’s coupon. Total: $2.99 plus $3.00 Plenti Points!
2 Crest 3D White Toothpaste, sale price $3.50. I used 2 $2.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $3.00 plus $5.00 Plenti Points!
Target:
3 Spritz candle jars, regular price $5.00. I used a 50% off Cartwheel offer. Total: $2.50 each!
2 V8 Veggie Blends juice, sale price $2.66. I stacked a 40% off Cartwheel offer with 2 $1.00 manufacturer’s coupons. Total: $0.60 each!
Have you found any freebies or cheapies lately?
Ever since I was in my teens, I’ve enjoyed collecting Judaica. Over the years, I’ve built up quite an assortment, but every piece was either given to me as a gift or I purchased it myself. Sew Jewish, a wonderful new book written by Maria Bywater, has inspired me to create some.
I first heard about this talented lady through her popular web site Huppahs.com. Not only does she make gorgeous, handmade canopies, she has designs for most every facet of Jewish life including holidays, Shabbos, and celebrations.
Sew Jewish includes 18 fun yet practical projects:
You can’t help but feel inspired while thumbing through the pages. I saw many projects that I’d like to try; best of all, it’s something I can actually do! Many crafting books that I’ve seen claim to be simple, but are way more complicated than I can manage. (My enthusiasm for crafting greatly exceeds my ability!) Sew Jewish is truly for beginners. The last chapter—which I actually started with—is a treasure trove of practical advice about choosing/cutting fabric, hand and machine sewing, appliques, and markings.
I loved that the instructions are clear and concise and each project has large, traceable patterns that make sense and are easy to use.
Because of my obsession with anything covered in fishes, this Hamsa design is my absolute favorite. How beautiful it would look on any wall of the home! For those who have almost no artistic ability, I’d suggest making the Dreidel Kits or Bridal Veil—definitely goof proof.
Sew Jewish is a book that belongs in the collection of every crafting enthusiast, particularly for those of us who are equally passionate about Judaism and art.
This post was sponsored by Bulletproof Coffee. All opinions are my own.
Coffee is a breakfast staple for most folks. Personally, I can barely open my eyes without a cup on a normal day; during the holiday months, I’m even more exhausted than usual! Instead of running myself ragged as I have in years past, I’m trying to slow down and savor the season. I’ve committed to having 30 minutes of morning quiet time to prepare/plan for the day. I do this at the kitchen table, journaling, and drinking my beloved coffee.
While most folks would agree that there’s good coffee and bad coffee, they usually base it strictly on the taste. Some brands are extremely bitter. Did you know that bitterness can be caused by mold? (Scary, I know!) Moldy beans not only taste bad, they also contain mycotoxins which can damage your body. To counteract the bitterness, folks will try to “fix” it by adding large amounts of cream and sugar. No wonder most of us feel tired by noon—we’re accustomed to energy crashes and toxic brews!
Bulletproof Coffee has created a revolutionary product that changes all that. Their 3-ingredient super drink is comprised of high-quality beans, grass-fed ghee (butter), and Brain Octane™ (coconut oil). Coffee with butter and oil?! Sounds crazy, right? Guess what, not only does it work, it actually tastes good, too.
Using a French Press is the easiest way to make it. 8 ounces of filtered water with 2 1/2 tbsp. ground coffee is the perfect ratio. Add in 1 Tsp. of Brain Octane™ and 1 tbsp. of ghee. Mix it all together in a blender for approximately 30 seconds until it is frothy.
The key to the process is blending. Unlike regular coffee, you can’t just drip and chug, so don’t skip this crucial step. Simply adding the ghee and brain octane to a cup makes it greasy, but if blended, wow, it’s amazing! The taste and texture is similar to a creamy latte. Because of the high fat content, it keeps you feeling full longer and provides a steady stream of energy. Instead of dragging through the day and craving a nap, when I drink Bulletproof Coffee, I actually feel alert, giving me the boost I need to shop, bake, and decorate for the holidays.
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