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Have you gotten your FREE chocolate yet? I did! Enjoyed it too! Just click here every Friday through September to get your FREE chocolate coupon!

Thanks Mars!!!

Happy Snacking!

Karina

COUPONS, DEALS, FREEBIES

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GO GREEN - COUPONS!

With the invention of online coupon printers you can save yourself time searching through the newspaper clipping out the coupons you want. In effect, this is also a way to help out the environment and go green. You are only using paper to print out the coupons you will actually use. SIMPLY CLICK THE COUPON BAR (located here on my blog) to preview some of the great coupons:

With the invention of online coupon printers you can save yourself time searching through the newspaper clipping out the coupons you want. In effect, this is also a way to help out the environment and go green. You are only using paper to print out the coupons you will actually use. Scroll through on the banner above and use the “quick print” button to print out the great coupons recently added to Coupons.com. Below are just some of the offers you will find:

~ $1.00 off Land O Lakes (MY FAVORITE!!!)
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~ Save $1.50 on Bayer Aspirin
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And much, much more!
Happy Printing

GIVE WILDLIFE A BRAKE FREEBIE!

Here's a peek: Give Wildlife a Break! (Freebie)" Free bumper sticker from the Human Society.

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KARINA'S DAILY RECIPE

Philadelphia Cheesesteaks

from Karina's Kitchen

What a YUMMY anytime Dish and Easy and 1-2-3. My kinda cookin'.

Juicy steak, peppers, onions and a creamy cheese sauce, all served up on a roll...it just doesn't get any better than this!

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 10 min.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large red or green pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
4 frozen sandwich steaks (about 2 ounces each)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
4 (8-inch) long hard rolls, split

Directions:
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the onion, pepper and mushrooms and cook until the vegetables are tender.

Remove the vegetables from the skillet.

Add the steaks to the skillet. Cook and stir until they're cooked through.

Spoon the soup into a microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until it's hot. Stir and spread each roll with 2 tablespoons soup.

Divide the steaks and vegetables among the rolls and top with the remaining soup.

Karina's Kitchen Klip: I used prepared garlic bread instead of the rolls in this recipe. Delicious!

Serves 4.

Can also serve with a side of french fries or potato chips and a crisp green salad.

Happy Eating!

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NEW LAW MAKES PARENTS LIABLE FOR KIDS' DEBT

I found this email very interesting...Comes from my friend Mary @ Debt-Proof Living Online

New Law Makes Parents Liable for Kids’ Debts

Parents of semi-adult children, listen up. Under new laws aimed at protecting college students from debt, you could get stuck with your kids’ credit card bills.By “kids,” I mean your offspring who have reached the age of majority, which allows them to serve in the military, to vote and to sign for student loans, but have not yet turned 21.The Credit CARD Act of 2009 forbids credit card companies to hand out applications to any college student for the asking. The law also prevents the popular practice of giving free gifts to college students who sign up for credit cards. Under the new law, to get a credit card, students either must prove they have an independent source of income to repay their debt, or have a parent cosign.Knowing me the way that you do, you may be surprised to learn that I am not jumping for joy over this provision in the CARD Act. In fact, I am somewhat ambivalent. On the one hand, I abhor the rampant handing out of credit to unemployed young people with the intent of hooking them into revolving credit card balances for life. On the other hand, I find it sad that it took the government to fill a void created by the lack of effective parenting and basic personal finance education.Be that as it may, what’s done is done. The CARD Act of 2009 becomes effective in early 2010, at which time you may find yourself as a cosigner, agreeing to be fully responsible for all the debt incurred. All of it. Don’t forget that any late payments will be reported to your credit file.May I make a recommendation? Do not cosign. One good thing about this new law is that it gives parents power. I know that many of you are reading this wishing you’d had that kind of power in years past, when your student was signing up for free pizza, t-shirts and flashlights by filling out a credit card application. There’s nothing quite so pathetic as a newly minted graduate who comes out of school carrying a load of student and credit card debt.What’s your alternative as a parent? Teach your kids the ins and outs of living a cash lifestyle. Get out the envelopes to teach the simplest of all budgeting systems. Introduce the concept of money orders when the requirement arises to send money through the mail.Don’t get suckered into cosigning in an effort to help your child build credit. Students don’t need big credit scores to get a job or move into a dorm. What they need is a clean credit file that shows an absence of irresponsibility.There will be plenty of time in the future for your Johnny or Suzi to build credit, when they’re over 21.If you have questions or comments about this new credit card law and its implications, please join the conversation at my blog, Money Rules, Debt Stinks!If you liked this article by Mary Hunt, you'll find lots more in the Everyday Cheapskate Archives, or subscribe to receive Everyday Cheapskate in your email inbox every weekday.

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SIMPLE SOULTIONS for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE!

Karina's Simple Solutions for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE Tip:
NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

OLD THING: CAR WAX

NEW USE: Grease for your Garden Shears!

Instructions:

Rub a little past on the hinge of a pair of clippers so they don't get jammed.

REWARD is: Cleaner cuts with less elbow grease!

No more soggy bottoms!

Happy Recycling!

DOUBLE-DUTY HOUSEHOLD ITEMS for a SIMPLE LIFE

Welcome to Karina's Simple Solutions for Everyday Life!

NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

Old Thing: Mellon Baller

New Use: De-Seeder

The original purpose of the Mellon Baller was to carve melons (such as cantaloupes, honey dew melons, etc.) .

Karina's New Use: Scooping out of tomato seeds. This tiny little tool is the perfect size and shape for removing the squishy-seedie part.

REWARD: A better bruschetta.

Enjoy and Happy Recycling!

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS for A REAL SIMPLE LIFE!

Karina's Simple Solutions for a REAL SIMPLE LIFE Tip:

NEW USES FOR OLD THINGS

OLD THING: A MUFFIN TIN

NEW USE: Cooling Rack

When I cool any kind of baked goods, such as: casseroles, cookie sheet, pies, cakes and Brownies, I use my muffin tin. Simply turn the muffin tip upside down and rest your piping-hot treats top of it!

I have found that the space between the muffin molds lets the cool air flow freely and your 'treats' will cool quicker!

REWARD is: No more soggy bottoms!

Enjoy and Happy Cooking,

Karina

COOKING WITH HERBS TIP!

Do you really know how to cook with herbs? I didn't! I want to share a wonderful tip with you that I have learned.

Fresh herbs are always better, but Dried Herbs are just as good! Usually dried herbs are almost always what I have in my pantry!

Here's the Tip:

For instance, you are making Spaghetti sauce, when you are browning your meat you will want to take your herbs (i.e., Italian Seasoning, Basil, etc.) and add 1/2 of them. If using fresh herbs just chop finely and add. All the aroma and seasoning will seep out as you are chopping. ***If using dried herbs instead of just dumping the seasoning in from the bottle (like I used to do), you will want to pour the seasoning (remember 1/2 of the total amount you will use) into the palm of your hand and gently rub your palms together before adding to your sauce. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP...because it releases the oils and aromas from the dried herbs. **** Now when your meat is browned and you are adding your sauce go ahead and add the remaining seasonings as stated above.

I was amazed, but this really works.

Enjoy and ~

Happy Cooking!

Karina

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SNEAK PEEK - CULVERS FLAVORS FOR AUGUST

CULVER'S FLAVORS OF THE MONTH - AUGUST

There's a new kind of deliciousness happening at Culver's every day. Come on in and let us dish up some of our irresistible Flavor of the Day just for you. Every flavor, including our always popular chocolate and vanilla, is made fresh throughout the day. It's happiness by the scoopful.

August Flavors

1 Chocolate Oreo Volcano

2 Caramel Cashew

3 Cheri Amour Amaretto

4 Cookie Dough Craving

5 Oreo Cheesecake

6 Caramel Buttercup

7 Andies Candies

8 Chocolate Covered Strawberry

9 Really Reese's

10 Cappuccino Almond Fudge

11 Bananas Foster

12 Red Raspberry

13 Cherry Pecan

14 Awesome Chocolate Almond

15 M & M Swirl

16 Turtle

17 Double Strawberry

18 Mint Explosion

19 Butter Pecan

20 Boston Cream

21 Snicker Swirl

22 German Chocolate Fudge

23 Toffee Pecan

24 Manager's Choice

25 Orange Creamsicle

26 Manager's Choice

27 Georgia Peach

28 Heath Chocolate Almond

29 Kit Kat Swirl

30 Chocolate Caramel Twist

31 Pumpkin Pecan

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SEVEN (7) STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE

By: Karina Struven

Now that summer is here you might have some free time to use up. You an start by turning your "hidden treasures," into some money-making time -- by hosting a garage/yard sale. I know from experience, that a garage sale is a Fantastic way to purge your home from all of those "hidden treasures" -- as well as, make some extra needed cash. So come on, get up and start purging that house, clear out the closets and cash in on some of your "hidden treasures."

By following these short steps you an obtain garage sale success:

1. Pick a date that works best for you and where you live. I've noticed that in my neighborhood, Thursday is the best day. While Friday is slower. See if your neighborhood is hosting a multi-sale and if you want to join your neighbors, you might attract more traffic to your sale.
2. Sort and organize all of your "treasures." Even though this might be more time consuming, it is definitely worth it! Make sure that everything has all their parts and that everything is in working order. Be sure to wash old clothes and toys -- display them easily for people to browse through your selection. After all, nobody wants to purchase dirty-dusty items.
3. Price all merchandise. I did this by creating a price list very easily on my computer. After printing off the list, I then cut it into either rectangles and/or circle shapes and labeled every item with tape. Not only is this a neat, clean and pretty presentation; it saved me time having to repeat the prices to customers. REMEMBER: be reasonable on your pricing. If grouping items, make sure your price is clear -- (set of 4 for $5.00, etc.)
4. Advertise your Sale. If you are fortunate enough to live off of a busy highway and/or main artery in your town, that can save you tons of advertising money. But if you do not, by all means, utilize the garage sale advertisers in your area. The most avid garage sale shoppers do check the weekly ads, both in the paper and online. When using signs to advertise your sale, make sure they are marked appropriately and clearly. There is nothing worse than a confusing sign to a passerby. Mark your sign with the following: Time, Date, Location, Directions (an arrow), Hours and Specials.
5. Be Prepared! This is so important for your own piece of mind because on the day of the sale most likely you are going to have "early birds." Have your money ready and safely hidden. You should start with at least $5 in small coin; $15 in singles; and $10 in fives. Also make sure that you provide used grocery store bags so that your eager shoppers can carry away their new found treasures. This is also a great way to recycle those unwanted bags.
6. At the end of the day! Hopefully you have had a successful day and now it is time to call it quits, but you probably have leftover items. Now what? Box them up right away! Do not bring them back into your house. Either keep them right in your garage for another quick sale and/or donate all of these "leftover treasures" to a local charity, shelter, and/or thrift store. REMEMBER: "One man's junk is another man's treasure."
7. CHA-CHING! Count your new made moolah and head to the bank!

Happy Selling,
Karina Struven

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HOMEMADE DOG TREATS

I definitely will be trying this one!

HOMEMADE DOG TREATS!

Tired of the expense of dog biscuits, but still want to treat your "babies"? I make a variety of drop biscuits using flour, meat broth of some kind, a little corn meal, an egg and enough milk to make it "droppable" onto a greased cookie sheet. Sometimes I use ketchup and powdered parmesan- those are favorites! I drop them by spoonful, not too big, and bake them at about 300 degrees until crunchy (turning them over helps, and then leave them in the oven after you turn it off for additional crunch.) They turn out differently every time, but my dogs go crazy when they hear the oven timer go off! ~ By Lee Ann from SC

Thanks Lee Ann for this great tip on saving money

GUILTLESS POTATO SALAD

Guiltless Potato Salad
1 1/2 lb small red potatoes, halved

3 carrots, thinly sliced

2 ribs celery, finely chopped

2 Granny Smith apples with skin, cored and finely chopped

1/2 sm onion, sliced

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt

1/4 cup fat-free lemon yogurt

1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp salt

Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Add carrots and cook 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Allow to cool.

In a large serving bowl, combine celery, apples, onion, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon yogurt, dill, parsley, mustard, and salt. Add potato mixture and stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 121 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 5 g fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 270 mg sodium

Yummy!

DINNER TOOL - MENU PLANNER

FAMOUS QUESTION ~ WHAT'S FOR DINNER???

SOMETIMES DON'T YOU JUST DREAD THAT QUESTION! I know I do after a long hard day of getting our youngest ready for Tonsil surgery!

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ULTRA FOODS GROCERY STORE

We always here about Strack and VanTil savings; CVS; Walgreens and more! BUT, I have found ULTRA FOODS in Highland, Indiana a wonderful savings place. Did you know that Ultra Foods is the overstocked budget store of Strack and VanTill? I just found that one out.

Check it out for yourself.

Here is their website:

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Happy Shopping~

CHICKEN and PINEAPPLE PINWHEEL

Ingredients:

2 large can chicken salad
Mayonnaise
1/4 c. Pineapple tidbits (or to your liking)
1 Cup of Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
Fresh Parsley
2 Cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Combine:
In a mixing bowl the 2 Cans of Chicken with Mayo until moistened. Then add your pineapple, cheese and fresh parsley and stir! Set this mixture to the side while you open the crescent cans.

• Take a cookie sheet and spray with PAM.....Then take the crescent dough and form 2 crescents together into a large rectangle.
• Layer the chicken mixture (about 1-1/2 tbsp.) in the center of your rectangle.
• Then fold the 4 sides (each corner) to the center the of the mixture and seal. It will kind-of-look-like a pinwheel, hence the name.
• Bake @ 375 degrees for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown!
• Serving size: about 8 chicken pinwheels.

Delicious and Enjoy!

COME CHAT WITH US!

I have just found the coolest blog gaget, theblogfrog. While Facebook and Twitter have been known to be great avenues for generating connection, I find that sometimes there are some people I just didn't care for in high school, nor they did me and you are almost obligated to rekindle past gone friendships.

I find after all my reading, that nowadays Moms are online more than any other generation before. This is definitely the new age of 'technology' and connecting through blogs. Most of us are sooooo busy with our family life that our only outlet is blogging and keeping posted with people any time of day that way.

I know myself I am longing for deeper connections, with likeminded frugalistas! Therefore, I have decided to make a community and I can do that easily with theblogfrog.

So come and bring with you ideas, bargains, deals, news and more with you to share with all of us!

Look for my Community Link on the lefthand side of this blog and hop on the to the pond with me!

I am hoping that Karina's Garden of Grace forum will be a place where you may sit and come and share your hearts desires, deals and stories!

Hop On Over Now and Join the Community!

JUDGMENT VERSUS GRACE ~ Isaiah 26:9-10

TITLE: JUDGMENT VERSUS GRACE

Key Verse(s): Isaiah 26:9-10

The Lord continually offers us Grace, but at times we still need his Judgment. That may sound contradictory, but often times we take God's Grace for granted. Hardship and discipline catch our attention and cause us to change our sinful ways and grow in righteousness. Hebrews 12:11 explains: "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Judgment requires discipline and discipline creates righteousness. Viewed this way, judgment can be seen as a type of Grace! A Grace that is Greater than all our Sin!

By His Grace,

Karina

This season's back-to-school trend: Frugality

This season's back-to-school trend: Frugality

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"Ice Cream Cookiewiches"

You will love the convenience of making this delicious ice cream treat!

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Cooling Time: 1 hr freezing

Servings: 20 sandwiches
1 pkg. (16.5 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough or NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated Mini Brownie Bites Bar Dough *
1 1/2 to 2 cups Vanilla, Chocolate Chip Mint or any other flavor DREYER’S® or EDY’S® SLOW CHURNED™ Light Ice Cream, slightly softened


PREPARE cookies according to package directions. Cool on baking sheets for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PLACE 1 tablespoon ice cream on flat side of 1 cookie; top with flat side of second cookie to make a sandwich. Wrap each tightly in plastic wrap or place in freezeable container. Repeat with remaining cookies and ice cream. Freeze for at least 1 hour before serving. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

* VARIATION: Make a platter of these sandwiches by baking up a few packages of our refrigerated Mini Cookie Bar Doughs and use a variety of DREYER’S or EDY’S SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream products.

NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 120 Calories from Fat: 50 Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 95 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 1 g"

MINI BROWNIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

MINI BROWNIE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

Vanilla ice cream blended with fresh mint and sandwiched between two chocolate mini brownie bites...who can resist? This delicious treat!

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: Cooling Time: 1 hr freezing

Servings: 20

1 package (16 ounces) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Refrigerated Mini Brownie Bites Bar Dough, prepared according to package directions 1 1/4 cups Vanilla BREYER'S or EDY'S SLOW CHURNED Light Ice Cream, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.

STIR together ice cream and mint in large bowl; freeze for 1 hour or until almost firm.

TO ASSEMBLE: Sandwich 1 tablespoon prepared ice cream between 2 brownie bites; serve immediately. NOTE: If ice cream is frozen for longer than 1 hour, let soften slightly before assembling sandwiches. Prepared sandwiches can be wrapped tightly and stored frozen for up to one week.

Yummy! Enjoy!

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Karina's Garden of Grace

BACK TO SCHOOL LINKS

Here are a few links that I have found today while surfing! Great to use whether your homeschooling, public schooling, and/or private schooling!

LINKS ARE:

http://www.mediaangels.com/home/free-downloads

http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/

http://www.schoolexpress.com/

http://www.choosyhomeschooler.com/

http://www.usedhomeschoolbooks.com/

http://www.homefires.com/free.asp

Happy Schooling!

Karina' s Garden of Grace

BLUEBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE

Since it is Still National Blueberry Month ~ Here is another great Blueberry Muffin Recipe:

BATTER INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour

3/4 c white sugar
1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

1/3 c vegetable oil

1 egg

1/3 c milk

1 c fresh blueberries

TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

1/2 c sugar

1/3 c all-purpose flour

1/4 c butter, cubed, softened but not melted

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Delicious! Enjoy!

Happy Baking,

Karina's Garden of Grace

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CVS Coupon Booklets Coming Soon

As of August 1, you should be able to snag a coupon booklet from your CVS Pharmacy full of some great coupons. Simply ask about the Autorefill program at the pharmacy counter and they should give it to you. It contains the following coupons:

• (two) $4 off $20 purchase (yay!)
• $4 off $20 Diet or Nutrition products
• $4 off $20 Facial Skin products
• $2 off $10 Vitamin purchase
• $2 off $10 Allergy products
• $2 off $10 Oral Care products
• $3 off $12 Eye Care products
  

The word is that some people have already found this booklet near the pharmacy area. I recommend grabbing several if you can–or at least one from each CVS you shop at!

Happy Shopping,

Karina's Garden of Grace

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Don't throw away those Glass Jars!

You know the glass jars like photoed above? Don't throw them out.....

When done using I just soak them ~ in order to get the label off ~ and use them for drinking glasses for our family! I have also used them in canning my own homemade tomato sauce, by keeping the lid that goes to each jar.

They work great and I haven't bought drinking glasses in over 2 years!

Hope you enjoyed this tip!

Happy Recycling,

KARINA'S DAILY TIP

Welcome to Karina's Daily Tip:

"Re-use those plastic food containers!"
One thing I do not enjoy doing is opening up those shredded cheese bags and crouton bags and never being able to reseal them! (only cause the kids rip um open)!
Know what I mean :-0)

So, I finally got smart! I have started to keep my Kraft grated parmesan cheese ~plastic containers with the green snap lid. Airtight I might add!

I washed them out, and now I have containers to hold my cheese, croutons, sliced almonds, bacon bits, and much more! At mealtime, it is easy as 1-2-3 to set them on the table...especially on taco and/or salad night."

Happy Recylcing!

Karina's Garden of Grace

I STAND IN AWE OF YOU JESUS!

Today my devotion is from Ecclesiates 5!

"I Stand in Awe of God"

Verse 1: Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
Verse 2: Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
Verse 3: As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.
Verse 4: When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
Verse 5: It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
Verse 6: Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, "My vow was a mistake." Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
Verse 7: Much dreaming and many words are meaningless.

Therefore stand in awe of God ~ My Jesus!

Graciously Yours,
Karina's Garden of Grace

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Honestly, I was skeptical when I read a post on my girlfriend's blog (mummy deals), but my curiosity got the best of me and I have earned a $25 gift card in 2 weeks of just searching....haven't done anythin' different.

I suggest giving it a try for yourself......I would appreciate it if you join under my code so that I can earn a buck referral.....Click here. Thanks!

Happy Swagging!

Karina's Garden of Grace

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NEW HOME CONSIGNMENT SHOP - Northwest Indiana

Dear Readers,

NEW HOME CONSIGNMENT SHOP ~ Cedar Lake, Indiana

There is a new Home Consignment store that just opened up in Cedar Lake, Indiana ~~ off of Rte. 41 (Indianapolis/Wicker Avenue). It is called...."Not Too Shabby."

A girlfriend of mine checked it out already and says "it's a darling little shop with mostly second-hand, some new home decor. There is some jewelry, some furniture, and a small amount of clothing as well. It's a great shop for little gifts or if you feel like you need a decorating "fix" but don't want to spend too much...it's the perfect place!"

Days Open: Wed, Thurs., Fri., and Sat.
Hours: Unknown (call ahead of time)!

Here is the Location Information:
Not Too Shabby
Home Decor, Furniture & More
13321 Wicker Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN
219.374.5114

Happy Hunting,
Karina's Garden of Grace

SEVEN STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE

By: Karina Struven

Now that summer is here you might have some free time to use up. You can start by turning your "hidden treasures," into some money-making time -- by hosting a garage/yard sale. I know from experience, that a garage sale is a Fantastic way to purge your home from all of those "hidden treasures" -- as well as, make some extra needed cash. So come on, get up and start purging that house, clear out the closets and cash in on some of your "hidden treasures."

By following these short steps you can obtain garage sale success:

1. Pick a date that works best for you and where you live. I've noticed that in my neighborhood, Thursday is the best day. While Friday is slower. See if your neighborhood is hosting a multi-sale and if you want to join your neighbors, you might attract more traffic to your sale.
2. Sort and organize all of your "treasures." Even though this might be more time consuming, it is definitely worth it! Make sure that everything has all their parts and that everything is in working order. Be sure to wash old clothes and toys -- display them easily for people to browse through your selection. After all, nobody wants to purchase dirty-dusty items.
3. Price all merchandise. I did this by creating a price list very easily on my computer. After printing off the list, I then cut it into either rectangles and/or circle shapes and labeled every item with tape. Not only is this a neat, clean and pretty presentation; it saved me time having to repeat the prices to customers. REMEMBER: be reasonable on your pricing. If grouping items, make sure your price is clear -- (set of 4 for $5.00, etc.)
4. Advertise your Sale. If you are fortunate enough to live off of a busy highway and/or main artery in your town, that can save you tons of advertising money. But if you do not, by all means, utilize the garage sale advertisers in your area. The most avid garage sale shoppers do check the weekly ads, both in the paper and online. When using signs to advertise your sale, make sure they are marked appropriately and clearly. There is nothing worse than a confusing sign to a passerby. Mark your sign with the following: Time, Date, Location, Directions (an arrow), Hours and Specials.
5. Be Prepared! This is so important for your own piece of mind because on the day of the sale most likely you are going to have "early birds." Have your money ready and safely hidden. You should start with at least $5 in small coin; $15 in singles; and $10 in fives. Also make sure that you provide used grocery store bags so that your eager shoppers can carry away their new found treasures. This is also a great way to recycle those unwanted bags.
6. At the end of the day! Hopefully you have had a successful day and now it is time to call it quits, but you probably have leftover items. Now what? Box them up right away! Do not bring them back into your house. Keep these items right in your garage for another quick sale and/or donate all of your "leftover treasures" to a local charity, shelter, and/or thrift store. REMEMBER: "One man's junk is another man's treasure."
7. CHA-CHING! Count your new made moolah and head to the bank!

Happy Selling,

Karina Struven

(http:karinastruven.blogspot.com)

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY MUFFIN DAY ~ JULY 11, 2007

LET'S us all celebrate MY FAVORITE MUFFIN....today is the National Blueberry Muffin Day!

Here is Grandma's Easy, Delicious Recipe for Blueberry Muffins:

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
One-half cup milk
2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease and floor muffin pan (or use paper liners). Beat together butter, eggs, salt, and sugar.
Mix flour with baking powder and sift into first mixture, alternating with milk.
Blend in vanilla.
Add blueberries.
Pour into muffin pan and bake for 25 minutes!

Enjoy and Happy Baking!

Karina's Garden of Grace

A PSALM OF PRAISE

A PSALM OF PRAISE FOR THIS WONDERFUL LORD'S DAY!

PSALM 100

1Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations."

A PRAYER OF CONTENTMENT!

MY PRINCESS...

"I WANT YOU TO BE CONTENT"

You were given my peace when you let ME into your life. It "is" possible, MY Princess, to enjoy your life with a peaceful mind and a contented heart. YOU have so much to look forward to when you are settled in your Heavenly home with ME. But, for now you must remember that nothing you buy or collect will calm your spirit or soothe your soul like I can! You came into this world with nothing, and that is how you will leave it. Let ME do more than give YOU the good gifts that this life has to offer. I will give you a place of peace, decorated with the light and filled with memories that will be more cherished more than anything this world has to offer. So let me be your treasure, and I will give you a rich life that will become more beautiful than money can buy!

Love,

Your King and Your Contentment

*borrowed from Sheri Rose Shepherd's Book "His Princess - Love Letters from Your King"

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Philippians 4:12-13

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have to plenty. I have learned the secret in being content in any and every situation, where well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength."

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I love this devotion for today. For you see, I have been struggling with my contentment with the Lord and Him alone! I know that is sin, but as humans we do find ourselves in these struggles often. Today, I thank God for His unending love and grace that He offered to me with this reading today.

I want you all to remember that WE are HIS Princesses and need to remember that our only true contentment can come from GOD ALONE!

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your gentle reminder this morning that I need to find my true contentment only in YOU!

I love you precious Father! Please restore unto me the joy of my salvation today and show me your true contentment.

Love your Daughter,

Karina's Garden of Grace

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4th OF JULY BROWNIE RECIPE ~ by Betty Crocker

BETTY CROCKER ~ STARS and STRIPE BROWNIES

Ingredients:

1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
(Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box)
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker® red decorating gel
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker® blue decorating gel
1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker® white decorator icing
Betty Crocker® Decorating Decors stars

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1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

2. Remove brownies from pan by lifting foil; peel foil from sides of brownies. Continue as desired with options below. Flag Brownies: Frost brownies. Using red decorating gel, pipe stripes onto frosted brownie. Add decors in upper left corner of brownie. 24 brownies Firecracker Brownies: Using 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut out brownie rounds. Stack 2 brownie rounds together, spreading frosting between rounds and on top. Garnish with decors. 48 brownies Star Brownies: Using 2 1/2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut brownies. Place frosting in resealable food-storage bag; cut off one bottom corner of bag. Pipe frosting on star-shaped brownies. Sprinkle with decors.

Makes: 13 brownies