From and by Lucy Ulrich (and today is her birthday!)
HOME SAVINGS IDEAS AND RESOURCES
THUNDER MTN WARD 2009
SAVING AND USING GROCERY STORE COUPONS
There are so many web sights that match up coupons for you and tell you exactly what coupons to use and where to find the coupons. They even provide direct links to internet coupons. A lot of these deals will result in free or almost free items, and some are even money makers. These web sights are a great resource, give you step by step directions, and are completely free.
Coupon Sources
Sunday Newspaper
www.dbe.azcentral.com ($1 Sunday paper)
Buy or Trade
Trading with friends, family, and neighbors is best and most economical. Make sure if you purchase them that it is worth it.
www.ebay.com
www.hotcouponworld.com
Internet Printables www.pinchingyourpennies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9527
Printing out coupons can get expensive so use scratch paper as often as you can and for cheap ink refills go to: www.private.abacus24-7.com
E-coupons
These are coupons you can load on to your grocery store member cards and they automatically come off when you purchase the corisponding item. These can be stacked with paper coupons for double savings.
www.shortcuts.com
www.cellfire.com
www.pgesaver.com
Money Saving Web Sights
Basic savings ideas, CVS, Walgreens, Wal-mart, Target, Kroger’s (Fry’s) internet printable coupon match ups, department and specialty stores, internet shopping savings, free samples links, etc.
www.commonsensewithmoney.com
www.moneysavingmom.com (great tutorials links on right hand side, CVS 101, Walgreen’s 101, Supermarket savings 101)
www.thethriftymama.com
www.moneysavingmethods.blogspot.com
www.thecentsiblesawyer.blogspot.com
www.goodorfreedeals.blogspot.com
www.freebies4mom.com
www.hiptosave.com
www.mommieswithcents.com
www.slickdeals.com (great deals on apparel, electronics, toys, etc)
www.bradsdeals.com (great deals on apparel, electronics, toys, on-line discount codes, etc)
www.retailmenot.com (on-line discount codes)
www.ebates.com (rebates for shopping on-line)
www.upromise.com (college savings plan)
Local Web Sights
www.pinchingyourpennies.com (this is one I use a lot, it is a great resource)
www.sistersavings.net (grocery store ads)
www.becentsable.net
www.azdealsbyallison.blogspot.com
www.providentprincess.com
Menus
It is so important to have a plan and stick to it when you are grocery shopping. It is best to center your weekly menus around what is on sale.
www.5dollardinners.com
www.jane4girls800dollarannualbudget.blogspot.com
www.supercook.com
Dining out and Entertainment
Even if you need to cutback dates nights are still so important for our marriages and our sanity. Some of the best memories come from those inexpensive, creative dates we had when we were young and broke. Be creative and remember the most important part of date nights is spending time together.
Restaurant Specials
Always check the newspaper and local mailers for coupons.
www.azcentral.com
www.azeats.com
www.restaurant.com (bradsdeals.com always has discount codes to get certificates even cheaper)
Kids Eat Free
Here are a few local restaurants that offer free kids meals:
Chick-fil-a every Tuesday 5:30-7:30
JB’s every Wednesday
Fazolis $.99 meals on Tuesdays 5-8 pm
Lone Star Streakhouse every Tuesday 2 free meals w/purchase of entrée
TGIF Mondays and Tuesday
Joe’s Crab Shack Tuesdays
Denny’s Tuesday s and Saturday
Garcia’s Mondays
Monday, January 26, 2009
Stay Confident During Job Searches
STAY CONFIDENT DURING YOUR JOB SEARCH (Alice Arredondo, Department of Economic Security)
In these tough economic times, the loss of a job can be devastating. Along with the job, we often suffer the loss of self-worth. It’s necessary to stay confident in your next job search. Here are ways to help stay positive:
· Get up early and dress according to what you have scheduled for the day. Look productive, and you will feel productive.
· Set a schedule and follow it.
· Keep in touch with people in your field. Stay abreast of industry trends and news. This will help you stay connected.
· Surround yourself with motivated, positive people. Avoid the “downers” and avoid those who may fit in this category.
· Identify your strengths and think about them daily. You can ask yourself, “Why do people come to me?” You may need to get a new perspective of your talents.
· Listen to motivational tapes or CDs.
· Seek help. You can find job listings, career-guidance specialists, resume assistance and training at One Stop Career Centers. Check http://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/ for locations.
· When conducting your job search, give it 100 percent for six hours a day. Research has shown that time spent beyond that is non-productive.
· Take a break on the weekend and do something fun. Bolster your confidence and get a fresh start for the new week.
Keep in mind that the One Stop Career Centers and the Arizona Virtual One Stop at http://www.arizonavirtualonestop.com/ are excellent resources to access valuable employment assistance.
Check out the LDS Employment website http://www.ldsjobs.org/, “Tip to Get You Hired”. The LDS Employment Resource Service provides, Career Workshops, Self-Employment Workshops, Resume Writing Classes (see schedule below).
Talk to your Ward and Stake Employment Specialist they also provide individual assistance.
In these tough economic times, the loss of a job can be devastating. Along with the job, we often suffer the loss of self-worth. It’s necessary to stay confident in your next job search. Here are ways to help stay positive:
· Get up early and dress according to what you have scheduled for the day. Look productive, and you will feel productive.
· Set a schedule and follow it.
· Keep in touch with people in your field. Stay abreast of industry trends and news. This will help you stay connected.
· Surround yourself with motivated, positive people. Avoid the “downers” and avoid those who may fit in this category.
· Identify your strengths and think about them daily. You can ask yourself, “Why do people come to me?” You may need to get a new perspective of your talents.
· Listen to motivational tapes or CDs.
· Seek help. You can find job listings, career-guidance specialists, resume assistance and training at One Stop Career Centers. Check http://www.arizonaworkforceconnection.com/ for locations.
· When conducting your job search, give it 100 percent for six hours a day. Research has shown that time spent beyond that is non-productive.
· Take a break on the weekend and do something fun. Bolster your confidence and get a fresh start for the new week.
Keep in mind that the One Stop Career Centers and the Arizona Virtual One Stop at http://www.arizonavirtualonestop.com/ are excellent resources to access valuable employment assistance.
Check out the LDS Employment website http://www.ldsjobs.org/, “Tip to Get You Hired”. The LDS Employment Resource Service provides, Career Workshops, Self-Employment Workshops, Resume Writing Classes (see schedule below).
Talk to your Ward and Stake Employment Specialist they also provide individual assistance.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Wilcken Brothers Automotive Repair
Wilcken
Brothers
Automotive
Repair
Keeping your car running smoothly and on the road doesn't have
to cost a fortune. The Wilcken Brothers have over 40 years of experience in a wide variety of makes & models including custom cars and motorcycles. Call them to
discuss your needs. If they can't fix it, they can tell you who can. Advice is free and they are willing to help.
Contact Willy or Joseph at (480) 396-3549 or jlwilcken@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Professional Career Networking Program
The Mesa Regional LDS Employment Resource Center is pleased to announce the implementation of a Professional Career Networking Program which will begin on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 and continue on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday, monthly thereafter.
Program Objective
The objective of the program is to provide opportunities for career professionals (whether LDS or not) to network with other career professionals, to meet employers and executive recruiters, to learn additional job search techniques and to practice skills taught in the Professional Career Workshop. It is intended that the program will provide opportunities for career professionals to broaden their networking contacts through active participation with other career professionals.
Networking Meetings
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings, Monthly - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Mesa LDS Institute of Religion, Room 103
1310 South Dobson, Mesa, Arizona 85202
Advance Registration Requested. Please call (480) 829-8999
Each networking meeting will include a short “Me In 30 Seconds” introduction by each professional candidate, a “Key Note Speaker,” a short presentations by Employer/Recruiters, followed by individual and group networking opportunities. In their “Me In 30 Seconds” statements, networking participants will be asked to identify who they are, their professional field and career objective.
Program Objective
The objective of the program is to provide opportunities for career professionals (whether LDS or not) to network with other career professionals, to meet employers and executive recruiters, to learn additional job search techniques and to practice skills taught in the Professional Career Workshop. It is intended that the program will provide opportunities for career professionals to broaden their networking contacts through active participation with other career professionals.
Networking Meetings
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings, Monthly - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Mesa LDS Institute of Religion, Room 103
1310 South Dobson, Mesa, Arizona 85202
Advance Registration Requested. Please call (480) 829-8999
Each networking meeting will include a short “Me In 30 Seconds” introduction by each professional candidate, a “Key Note Speaker,” a short presentations by Employer/Recruiters, followed by individual and group networking opportunities. In their “Me In 30 Seconds” statements, networking participants will be asked to identify who they are, their professional field and career objective.
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