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Day 13 of 365 Days of Kindness – PASS THE BLESSING ON:)

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365 Days of Kindness

365 Days of Kindness – Day 13

So many AMAZING stories from the 365 Days of Kindness from last year and so far this year! If you would like to share your story, GO HERE!! It is so encouraging and exciting to watch God at work. THANK YOU JESUS!! I will start posting the night before so everyone can like and share with their friends and family. Let’s get everyone we know involved in this movement of the 365 Days of Kindness:)

**DAY 13 CHALLENGE**

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Today, I challenge everyone to  go to an ATM machine and tape some money. It can be any amount, but just a small act of kindness to share with someone. How many of you have ever went to the ATM knowing you didn’t have much you could withdraw, but you needed it? Imagine what a blessing this could turn into. Again, no amount is too small!! We always pray that God picks the “perfect” person to receive the gift and that they would be blessed by it. I taped a 365 Days of Kindness card inside so the person receiving it can pass it on –  (YOU CAN PRINT THE CARDS BY CLICKING HERE). The purpose of printing the cards is that the recipient can then recycle it and pass the card on by doing another random act of kindness.  My vision is that this will continue and continue until EVERYONE is involved in some capacity.    Who’s in? I am praying that everyone gets involved in this. None of us can help everyone, but all of us can help someone, and when we do we serve Jesus. We can make an impact in our communities, one life at a time!!

GOD IS GOOD. . ALL THE TIME!!




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Shopkins Cutie Cars Play ‘n’ Display Cupcake Van with Exclusive Cutie Car Mini ONLY $8.71 (reg. $19.99!)

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SHOPKINS SALE 

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January Daily Devotion 1/13

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DAILY DEVOTION 1/13

In this chapter the Psalmist is saying that he trusted God to deliver him, and he trusted Him to do it at the right time. Trust requires us to say, “My times are in Your hands”.

I have learned that trust requires us to accept that some questions will never be answered in this life and to place these times in God’s hands-believing that even though we do not know all the answers, He does. He has perfect timing for ALL things in our lives. We all desire and believe for good things to happen in our lives, NOW, but not later.

As we mature in our Christian walk, we learn to believe for things not NOW but in God’s PERFECT timing. Hebrews 11:1 says, “NOW faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” We can always have faith now, but we cannot always have the manifestation now.

Trusting God often requires not knowing how God is going to accomplish what needs to be done and not knowing when He will do it, but trusting that he will. We always say, “God is never late,” but He is generally not early either. Why? Because He uses those opportunities to stretch our faith in Him, and we grow during times of waiting. If we never had to wait would we have a strong faith?

Most of us have questioned, why does God sometimes wait until the very last day or minute?

He is teaching us lessons in trust! Trust is learned! We learn to trust God by going through various experiences that require trust. By seeing God’s faithfulness over and over, we let go of trusting ourselves, and gradually we enter God’s rest and place our trust in Him.

Looking at it like this, it is easy to see how timing plays an important part in learning to trust God. If He did everything we asked for immediately, we would never grow and develop. Timing and trust go hand and hand. Today, if you are waiting on God’s answer, remember HIS timing is perfect and just sit back and enjoy the adventurous journey you are on.

GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!!




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Westcott 8″ Titanium Non-Stick Straight Scissors, 3 Pack ONLY $8.90 (reg. $39.95!!)

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WESTCOTT SCISSOR SALE 

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Freezer to Crockpot Sausage and Peppers!

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This may not be as kid friendly as some of the other meals unless of course, your kids love spicy (ours do!).  This is a super easy freezer meal and healthy. The most time consuming part is chopping all the peppers and onions, but when you are making several freezer meals, just chop all your vegetables at one.  Freezer meals are just so handy for busy families.  No more trying to figure out what to fix for dinner, because the meals are already prepared. Takes away all the fuss and hassle.  

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Freezer to Crockpot Sausage and Peppers 

This meal was super easy to make and so often the Eckrich Sausage is on sale for under $1 so this is a very inexpensive meal.  For all freezer meals make sure to label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and prep date.  Freezer meals can be frozen for up to 3 months.  

Makes 6 to 8 servings
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-16 oz. package Sausage, sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 Bell Peppers (one green, one yellow, and one red) sliced
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes, fire roasted and not drained
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 2 tsp minced garlic (you can also use 2 cloves fresh garlic)
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Freezer meal directions:
  1. Mix all ingredients in a gallon-size freezer bag 
  2. Label with name of recipe, cooking instructions, and prep date (Can freeze up to 3 months)
  3. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. 
  4. Dump in crockpot and allow to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours 
  5. Serve over rice 

We also like to fill tortillas with the sausage and peppers – it is YUMMY!!

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Here are some other awesome things about freezer-to-crockpot meals:

  • Most of these meals require no cooking ahead of time, so that means the recipes are very easy to prep.
  • The meals cook for the first time out of the freezer so they don’t taste like leftovers (BUT leftovers are okay right?!)
  • For us that coupon, we can take advantage of all the sales and freeze a couple at a time. (Most freezer meals will last for at least 3 months.)
Freezer to Crockpot Sausage and Peppers
Serves 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr 10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
6 hr
Total Time
6 hr 10 min
Ingredients
  1. 1-16 oz. package Sausage, sliced (Eckrich or Hillshire)
  2. 1 onion sliced
  3. 3 Bell Peppers (green, yellow, and red) sliced
  4. 2 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, not drained
  5. 1 chicken bouillon cube
  6. 2 tsp minced garlic (you can also use 2 cloves fresh garlic)
  7. 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a gallon-size freezer bag
  2. Label with name of recipe, cooking instructions, and prep date (Can freeze up to 3 months)
  3. Allow to defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. Dump in crockpot and allow to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3 hours
  5. Serve over rice
Notes
  1. We also love to fill tortillas with the sausage and peppers!
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January Daily Devotion 1/12

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DAILY DEVOTION – 1/12

We need to praise God even when we don’t understand what he is doing, because he can see the BIG picture and all we can see is what is right in front of us.  We don’t know how many times God has protected us from danger.  Knowing God is on our side we can be confident that when one door closes, he will open a BIGGER and BETTER door.  Maybe not in the way we want, but in the way he wants.  His Blessings are more than we could ever imagine.  We just need to trust and have faith!!

GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!!




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Bounce Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets, Outdoor Fresh, 240 Count ONLY $2.96!!

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January Daily Devotion 1/11

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DAILY DEVOTION – 1/11

Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will”

No matter what others are doing, let God be the example you use in ALL things at ALL times. While you pass through this world, shine for Jesus to as many as you can.

GOD IS GOOD. . .ALL THE TIME!!




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January Daily Devotion – 1/10

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DAILY DEVOTION – 1/10

The Greatest thing is about having Faith is we don’t need to know all the details, we just need to know that God WILL take care of us. We need to act in faith not in feelings. We need to be confident when one door closes, God is going to open a bigger and better door. We just need to stand firm in the face of adversity knowing God is right beside us.

GOD IS GOOD. . . ALL THE TIME!!




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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!