Wasteless Wednesday

Don't throw away those Christmas cards put in a bag along with your wrapping paper. Cut the front off and use as gift tags for next year. What to do with photo cards? We put them all in a photo album each year it is fun to then see how the familes change over the years. I love photo cards!


This is a photo of our Christmas Card display along the stairs. We have cards on both sides of the railing. The kids love to stop and look at them.


Here is a freebie for the first day of 2009 http://www.chick-fil-a.com/breakfast/ Free Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuit coupon on your next visit when you purchase something on January 1st. Enjoy!

Tuesdays Tip

I don't know about you but every year I start out with the same resolution, loose weight or not gain weight. Take a look at my family blog I completely fell off the bandwagon yesterday :(

What I find is lower cal and fresher ingredients are more expensive at the grocery store but not more expensive at your locals farmers market.

If you have a local farmers market take a look around and visit and make part of your weekly shopping routine for your fresh veggies (if cheaper).

I need your help fellow frugal readers, I am looking for great low fat recipes and tips that help you stay fit. Any great products you think work great?

Menu Monday

I am back to blogging! We had a wonderful Christmas full of family, food and fun! Hope ya'll had a great Christmas too.

Our menu this week has a lot of Italian food. Next week I think some Tex-Mex is in order. I checked out a new cookbook from the library I will be sharing these great recipes.

Monday: Light Ck Alfredo with garlic bread I use all light ingredients the best I've had!

Tuesday: (Light Lean Ground Beef)Marvelous Mini Meat loafs from Trina at Fabulously Frugalicious (2nd time to use this recipe we loved it, mashed potatoes and green beans

Wednesday: Out for New Years. Posh Josh (my husbands new bloggy nickname) and I have a date night and a movie

Thursday: Frozen Stouffers Lasagna, Salad and hot dog bun rolls (got on sale for $4) easy cooking!

Friday: Regular Friday Make Your Own Pizza and movie night. I love cheese and jalapeno pizza!

Merry Christmas To All

I am taking the week off from blogging. We have lots of wonderful holiday events planned. I am doing a lot of baking to do. This year I am making bags of homemade banana bread, chocolate covered pretzel sticks and sugar cookies for our family. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! Here is our Christmas card, thanks apmdesign for designing this card for us!

Freebie Friday

Free 8x10 @ Walgreens!
Order Online @ Walgreens.com and use code: FREEGIFT !

Thank you my bloggy friend Lindsey at Frugal and Fabulous. (Great frugal minds must think alike when it comes to naming their blogs :)

Thrifty Thursday

Another Frugal Fabulous blogger introduced me to www.cellfire.com . What is this? Another way to load coupons to your Kroger or Tom Thumb card without cutting coupons.

I found some great coupons for 2 weekly staples goldfish and garlic bread! Check it out!

Wasteless Wednesday

Texas winters are usually pretty mild. We get spurts of cold weather. Well we are in one right now. It is 27 degrees outside as I type this. It got me thinking, more energy saving tips to keep you warm and your pocket book full.

• Close your drapes or blinds, sounds easy and it really works!
• Closing your interior doors doesn't help your heating it actually makes it work harder (found this from a heating and air conditioning co.)
• If all else fails cuddle up in a blanket on the couch and read a book :)

Tuesdays Tip

Tis the season for endless holiday parties..... this year more than ever. So with that said I need lots of holiday party attire.

Here are some tips:

• Borrow and swap an outfit with a friend
• Check out Ross and TJ Maxx for some great tops, wear with the always in style classic black pants
• Accessories can spice up a blah outfit, find a great necklace

Yesterday blog surfing I found this great post. http://www.classychaos.com/2008/12/tis-season-to-be-classy.html This is a great post from Classy Chaos about dressing classy for the holidays. Great tips!

Menu Monday

The Rudd Family Menu, as you can see we have two holiday dinners this week!

Monday - Spaghetti and Meatballs (I use prego marinaria)
Tuesday- Out (holiday party)
Wednesday - Brisket (Sadlers Brand) from Wal-mart it is great!, French Fries (mom baked potato)
Thursday- Out (another holiday dinner)
Friday- Make your own pizza Friday and movie night

Freebie Friday

My list is a little short this week I usually do lots of online hunting with the holidays I am busy Jen.

Vista Print is offering lots of freebies!
http://ebm.e.vistaprint.com/c/tag/hBJPkjGAZdBOAB7XvtTA-qKRwhB/doc.html?email=jenrudd@sbcglobal.net

Arlington, TX Readers: You can bring your own camera for photos with Santa at the Parks at Arlington Mall. Great FREEBIE normally you can't get a photo for less than $15!

Free floor cleaner sample
http://www.registermyfloor.com/home/freespotremover.html

Free Children's Christmas DVD
http://www.kidscorner.net/offer.php

Kotex Lightdays Thin Pad Sample
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid56478.aspx