"Cast of Characters" by Max Lucado

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t relate to the people in the Bible, that their stories were just history and not relevant to you today? In his book “Cast of Characters” Max Lucado retells stories of Bible Heroes and helps you realize that they were just “common people in the hands of an uncommon God.” He helps you see how their stories can be relevant today and how you are very similar to them.

This book was such an encouragement to me, because it helped me realize that God doesn’t use perfect people, and the people who have it all together. Rather, He uses those who have problems and bad habits and makes their lives an example of His love, grace and mercy. This book is another treasure by Max Lucado and really helped me see that I have similarities to the people of the Bible and that God can use me just like he used them. I may not ever know the impact of my life, just like the people in the Bible didn’t know the impact that they would have on generations to come, but God has a plan and a purpose for everything that we do.

I would like to thank Thomas Nelson for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book.

Deals for Week of 6/15/10

Walgreens: (RR= register reward)

Nivea for Men Active 3 body wash $5.99 **earns $6.00 RRs**
-use $1.00 off 1 Nivea for Men Body Wash (4/25 RP)
=free plus $1.00 moneymaker after coupon and RR

Schick Hydro Razor $7.99 **earns $4.00 RR**
- use $5.00 off 1 Hydro (6/13 SS)
= free plus $1.01 moneymaker after coupon and RR. There is also a mail in rebate for the full price of this razor. Click here

Post Cereal $1.99
- use $2.00 off 1 Post click here
= free after coupon


CVS: (ECB= Extra Care Bucks)

Gillette or Old Spice Body Wash $4 Earn 4 ECBs Limit 2
-B1G1 Gillette Body Wash (P&G 06/06/10)
=2 free products and $4.00 moneymaker after coupon and ECBs

Schick Hydro Razor $8.97 Earn 4 ECBs Limit 1
-$5/1 Schick Hydro Razor (SS 05/09/10)
= free + .03 cents overage after coupon and ECBs. There is also a mail in rebate for the full price of this razor. Click here


Kroger:

Ivory Soap or Body Wash $1.00
- use .50/1 Ivory Body Wash (6/6 P&G)
= free after coupon


Meijer:

Aunt Millie’s Family Style bread/ham buns/hot dog buns 8 ct $1.00
- use $.55 off 1 Aunt Millie’s bread (5/16 RP), doubles to $1.00
- use $.55 off 1 Aunt Millie’s buns (4/18 RP), doubles to $1.00
- use $.55 off 1 Aunt Millie’s buns (5/16 RP), doubles to $1.00
= free


Target:

Clean & Clear Pore Perfecting Cleanser or Moisturizer $2.00 (price cut down from $6.49!)
use the $2/1 Clean & Clear coupon here
= free

Vanish Toilet Bowl Drop-Ins
use B1G1 Free Vanish Toilet Bowl Drop-Ins Target Coupon
and use B1G1 Free Vanish Toilet Bowl Drop-Ins Manufacturer’s Coupon from coupons.com
= 2 free

Johnson and Johnson 9 oz. Baby Lotion or Baby Powder $1.97
use the $.75/2 Johnson’s Baby Products Target Coupon
and use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby Product from 4/25 SS
= $.60 each

Ziploc Gallon Bags $2.33 (38 ct)
use $1/1 Ziploc Target Coupon
and use $1/2 Ziploc from 5/16 SS
= $.83 each

Nivea Q10 Revitalizing Shave Gel – $3.64
Buy 2 and use $4/2 printable here
and use 2 $2/1 Target Coupon
= free

Herbal Essence Travel Size Products (Gel, Shampoo or Conditioner) – $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 Herbal Essences Product (5/16 RP)
= free

List of Blogs and Websites I Find Useful

These Blogs are listed in no particular order:


Coupon Nerdz

The Thrifty Mama

Frugalicious Friend

Money Saving Mom

Stretching a Buck

The Frugal Girls

Websites:

Hot Coupon World

GotttaDeal.com

Target and Walgreens Deals

A few Target Deals (you can print 2 each of coupons from Target.com, coupons.com):

Shout Stain Remover — regularly priced at $1.97 — used $0.55/1 from 5/2 SmartSource insert (there were $0.55/1 peelie coupons on all the bottles at our store, too), stacked with $1/1 Target Printable — $0.42 each after coupons. Or you can print this coupon for $0.75 off Shout Stain Remover making them $0.22 each after coupons.


Nexcare (20 ct.) Strawberry Shortcake Bandages — $1.87 — used $0.50/1 Target coupon, stacked with $1/1 Nexcare printable — $0.37 after coupon

Armor All — $2.49 each, used $2/1 manufacturer’s coupon — $0.49 after coupons


A Few Walgreens deals for those of you who don't know much about Walgreens, they have a program called Register Rewards. Register Rewards are "instant rebates." Items qualifying for Register Rewards are marked in the weekly sales flier for Walgreens. When you go to Walgreens and buy an item that is eligible for a Register Rewards rebate, you will get a coupon that prints out at the register that is good for a certain amount off a future order. : (note these deals will end 6/5/10)

Buy 1 Ecotrin (45ct) at $2, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use $2/1 coupon from the 5/16 RedPlum insert or printable
Free plus overage after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 1 Walgreens A thru Z Select Multivitamins at $2, Get $2 Register Rewards
Free after Register Rewards

Buy 1 U by Kotex at $3.49, Get $2.50 Register Rewards
Use $1/1 printable or coupon from the 4/8 SmartSource insert
Free after coupon and Register Rewards

Thanks to:

Money Saving Mom
Coupons 101