Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: February 4, 2010
Normally, I would not blog about my religious beliefs. It’s not that I don’t have any, it’s just that I want to try to make my blog and website as “generic” as possible. But today I feel moved to share our recent experience with a new commitment to tithing.
We have not been the best tithers over the years. Even though we were able to send our children to catholic school, it was seen as an expense, not as a gift. Recently, when our yearly stewardship renewal packets went out, my husband and I sat down and had a very long and serious discussion about earnestly beginning to tithe. God has been very good to us. Since we have had guardianship of our grandsons, I no longer work outside the home. Yet we still have enough. We felt strongly that this was because of God, and it was time we began giving him the best, first. So, we figured what was due to God each pay period, and began writing that check first. We have been doing this since November. However, as the new year approached, my husband began to worry about where the money was going to come from. He is a commissioned salesman. And the economy is in bad shape, right? But guess what? He is busier than he has been in years. And, our house payment went down, and we got some money back from escrow, and we got a great tax return, and this month when we thought we would be short on the house payment, he got paid for vacation time he wasn’t able to use last year, and the list goes on and on! God is truly a great provider! So, if you have been struggling with the decision to really give tithing a try, I say yes. You will find that the blessings will come pouring down!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: January 29, 2010
Having your taxes done doesn’t have to cost you a dime. You can file your federal and your state taxes online, for free. For the last 6 or 7 years, we have used the online program called Tax Act. You can file your federal return for free, and it will file your state return for a small fee. We pay about $18 each year and file our state with them, plus our information is imported for us each year. That’s a much better price the the $100 or more a tax adviser charges. If you don’t want to pay to file your state tax, just go to the Kansas Department of Revenue site and file for free there. It’s a little tricky, so be sure you have all your information ready and at hand. So, keep more of your money and file for yourself!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: December 3, 2009
Friday night I’ll draw the winner of the Midwest Dairy Council Bundle. Be sure to read the previous blog for the question and get your entry in!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: November 30, 2009
I’ve been given the opportunity to offer a great giveaway with a bundle from Midwest Dairy Council. The bundle includes a $25 gift card from Dillons to stock up milk, cheese and yogurt ingredients for holiday meals! Other items in the bundle are an apron, coupon holder, cheese knife, measuring spoons, grocery pad, refrigerator magnet and recipe booklet!
For your chance to win just correctly answer this question…
How many nutrients does an 8 oz glass of milk deliver?
(You can find the answer at www.dairymakessense.com)
Either email me at wichitacouponmom@cox.net with the correct answer, or leave a comment here.
In the mean time, be sure to check out their website for money saving coupons, fun dairy facts, and great recipes!
I’ll draw the winners name on Friday!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: November 23, 2009
Holiday Tips from the Midwest Dairy Council!
With the holidays approaching, moms everywhere are looking for ways to stretch their holiday meal dollars without sacrificing taste or nutrition. The good news is you can make your entertaining dollars work harder by bringing dairy family recipes and entertaining ideas to the holiday table, compliments of Midwest dairy farm moms. Dollar for dollar, dairy products are one of the most economical sources of nutrition.
The moms who work and live on Midwest dairy farms, like Rebecca Murphy of Schwinn Farms in Kansas, know how to make delicious, nutrient-rich, money-smart holiday meals. Here are a few of their menu and entertaining tips:
As you begin preparing your holiday meal shopping lists, please consider these tips or dairy-centric holiday recipes to help you plan. For more tips as well as money-saving recipes from Midwest dairy farm moms, visit www.dairymakessense.com.
One way to help spread the word about dairy is to connect with Rebecca to learn first-hand her tips for creating a budget-friendly nutrient-packed holiday. I would be happy to coordinate a Q&A if you’d like to learn more from this local dairy farm mom.
For a limited time, you can visit www.dairymakessense.com to print money-saving store coupons for milk, cheese and yogurt. The coupons are going quick, though!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: October 28, 2009
Enter this weeks contest for a $20 Dillons gift card, and you could receive it in time to cash in on some $1.99 lb.ground beef, or treat the family to some delicious KC Strip for $4.99 lb.
And don’t miss out on the great Mega Buys this week.
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: October 27, 2009
Joyce M. was my most recent winner for the $20 Dillon’s Gift Card. Thanks Joyce for stopping by and entering.
I’ve had some issues with my computer lately, so I’m in the market for a new one. In the mean time I’ll nurse this one along, but don’t worry, if I don’t post for a while, it doesn’t mean I’ve dropped off the earth, just the internet!
For you chance to win a $20 Dillons gift card, courtesy of the Kansas Beef Council, then email me with the answer to this question…
In the 2009 Heart Walk Recipe, what beef product is used and how much? Send your answer to wichitacouponmom@cox.net
Good Luck!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: October 14, 2009
Do you want a $20 Dillon’s gift card? Then don’t miss this weeks contest! Just answer the question correctly and you’ll be entered into the drawing! Check back Sunday for another $20 Dillon’s gift card giveaway!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: October 14, 2009
Have you signed up for Swagbucks yet? Now is the perfect time to start searching and earning swagbucks for Christmas. I just got $5 to add to my PayPal account. I used it to buy White Cloud Toilet Paper coupons on Ebay! I’ll save $40 on toilet paper, and all I had to do was search the internet using Swagbucks! There is no cost to sign up, and they have a ton of things you can purchase with you swagbucks. My first purchase was a Tony Gonzales KC Chiefs trading card. Maybe it will be worth something someday?! Get you friends to sign up under you, and get swagbucks from their searches too! It’s a win-win, so don’t miss out. You could save yourself a ton in Christmas cash if you play your cards right!
Posted by: wichitafamilyfun on: October 11, 2009
Amy of course. Thanks Amy for leaving a comment. I’ll get your $20 Dillons card in the mail.
You too could win a $20 Dillons’ gift card.
To win this week, visit the Kansas Beef Council website to answer this question. What does Kim Harms call this time of year? (found in the 10/1 blog post)
Once you know the answer, email it to me at wichitacouponmom@cox.net. I’ll pick one winner from all the correct answers.
Good luck!
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