Did you know that in the Bible Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for lentil stew! Of course I have read this multiple times but I guess I just never really thought about it. In our history book, Mystery of History, the author suggested that we eat lentils so we could understand exactly what he traded his birthright for. If you want to try this here is a way to give it some flavor and get the kids to try it.
1 bag of lentils (around .94, not bad)
1 helping of rice (more if you think you will want it)
1 jar of salsa
Make the lentils by the directions on the bag. Top with cooked rice. Top that with salsa. It is better than you might think. It is also inexpensive and very healthy.
Politics: I don't know how many watched the President's press conference last night, I did but I also got paid to do so (remember HCD surveys that I mentioned a couple of posts back, they paid me to watch and answer a few questions). Anyway, there are tons of things that I could talk about but this morning I am just going to pick one, TAX BREAKS. He was asked by a reporter if he would sign the budget if it didn't include the tax breaks for the 95% of working people, and his answer was that we already have a tax break for 2 years. In other words this kind of says to me that, "yes" if it doesn't have the tax break he will still sign it. Just in case you haven't started receiving your tax break, it will start on April 1st, and you will see a whopping $13 extra on your pay check! My family has already started getting this great amount of extra and since we only get paid once a month we are seeing exactly $13. I would love to know if some of you biweekly employees are getting $13 in both checks or if it is being halfed, and what about the weekly paid employees is the $13 being put in fourths. Don't get me wrong $13 is $13, but I don't think this is what the people thought they would be getting when they voted him into office, but then again maybe I am mistaken. Here are the transcripts from the press conference, see for yourself.
Now to the finds:
100 Calorie Oreo packs - $1 off of 2 coupon.
Eat Better America - coupons for yoplait, green giant, meir glen, wheaties, and more
Pillsbury - sign up to receive coupons
Coupons.com - coupon for $1 off of 2 boxes of oatmeal, also $1 off of 2 Quaker cereal products use with Target deal this week
Iheartcvs - here is there coupon links. One is for a free reusable tote bag or a free roll of paper towels, alot of these expire on 3/29/09
Here are some coupons and items that I found of interest on iheartcvs:
Campbell's soup coupon - $1 off of 2, they are BOGO at CVS this week
I would love to share more of this because this is a great resource BUT for some reason I can't see the whole post at the moment. You can always try the second link at your convenience.
Wilson Baseball Glove and Bat - IN PINK!!! This is $9.99 at Buy.com with free shipping. Remember to use ebates for this purchase. (use the first link if you are new to ebates, use this link if you are already a member of ebates - link)
Since I have provided a link for the product you might want to go to there first, add the item to your cart, THEN go to ebates, all stores, Buy.com, the item will still be in your cart- so go to shopping cart or bag or whatever they call it at this site, and check out. This way you will get money back on your purchase as well as get the great deal at Buy.com on this item.
Cottenelle - free sample of cottenelle tissue paper as well as a moist wipe sample
Poptarts - .55 printable coupon; mailable link
Johnson's baby travel pack - $1 printable; mailable link
Target coupons - coupon for $1 off of pop secret popcorn, print 2 of these and combine with coupon from the paper for .50 off of 2 boxes so you get $2.50 off of 2 boxes
Guess I better run.
Showing posts with label political thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label political thoughts. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Political thoughts
Okay maybe this doesn't belong here but I have to share some extra thoughts on the Presidents speech. I will probably throw some coupons in for good measure...:) First of all I go to bed around 9:30 to 10:00 and the speech went until about 10:10, so I was very sleepy. I tried to keep everything in my mind that he said that I wanted to comment on but I just kept forgetting so that is why it wasn't with this mornings post. Today while listening to talk radio I was reminded of some of the items that I wanted to find more information about.
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One, was the first automobile invented in America? I was pretty sure that it wasn't and today on the radio (Rush Limbaugh) it was confirmed. Here is a website that tells the history of the automobile. The first gasoline powered engine was created by Benz in Germany. We, the United States, and mainly Henry Ford created the assembly line. That is we pieced the vehicle together and massed produced it. I love what Henry Ford said, everyone should have the color of car they want, as long as it is black! Okay so I am off track.
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Next, his health care plan really bugs me. If you look at other countries with socialized medicine, and that is what he is talking about. How can you "give" everyone health care if you don't use others taxes to pay for it? Anyway, if you look at other countries with socialized medicine you will see that their individual taxes are higher and their quality of health care is lower. We have the best hospitals and medicine in the world, why because there is an incentive in this country to go out of your way to be in the medical field. If I tell you that we are going to regulate how much a doctor can make why would you spend 10 - 15 years (how long does it take to be a doctor these days) in school, with no money, sacrificing family time and luxuries so that when you get done you can still be in debt and get paid the same as a worker at McDonalds?
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Another issue, education. Lets think about this a moment. I am a homeschooling parent who has to pay taxes to the education system for children that they aren't even educating. I can't count any of my education expenses off of my taxes no matter how much I spend. And he is going to make sure that we have better teachers and green schools, oh boy do I feel helped! All you need to do is vouchers! When parents start jerking their children out of the bad schools with the bad teachers because vouchers gave them a choice THEN the schools, will say, maybe I need to improve so I can get that money. Just give them a healthy dose of competition that is what they need.
One more question before I close, how many of you plan to run out and get another year of education? Weren't you inspired...
Did you know that some state governors are considering refusing the stimulus package money? Article This is just one article out of many. Google this issue if you don't believe me. The fact is they are considering refusing the money because they know, they KNOW, there will be strings attached. At some point when they get dependent on the money THEN the government will come in and demand that the states raise taxes. They know this because of history.
I hope that you guys realize that not all the banks were failing. Only some of the banks were failing. They took a bunch of bank presidents into a room, some that were in trouble and some that weren't and forced them to take the money. I don't like that. If they don't need it and they have no problem then why force them, it is simple - leverage. Just like Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, they need leeverage...(I love he way he says it)
Okay that is all for now. If you have thoughts on this issue feel free to comment. As always I suggest that you do your own research. Whether you are political or not this will affect you and yours in the years to come.
Natrol - get a free sample when you sign up, nurtional website
One, was the first automobile invented in America? I was pretty sure that it wasn't and today on the radio (Rush Limbaugh) it was confirmed. Here is a website that tells the history of the automobile. The first gasoline powered engine was created by Benz in Germany. We, the United States, and mainly Henry Ford created the assembly line. That is we pieced the vehicle together and massed produced it. I love what Henry Ford said, everyone should have the color of car they want, as long as it is black! Okay so I am off track.
Aeropostale - BOGO on boys shirts
Next, his health care plan really bugs me. If you look at other countries with socialized medicine, and that is what he is talking about. How can you "give" everyone health care if you don't use others taxes to pay for it? Anyway, if you look at other countries with socialized medicine you will see that their individual taxes are higher and their quality of health care is lower. We have the best hospitals and medicine in the world, why because there is an incentive in this country to go out of your way to be in the medical field. If I tell you that we are going to regulate how much a doctor can make why would you spend 10 - 15 years (how long does it take to be a doctor these days) in school, with no money, sacrificing family time and luxuries so that when you get done you can still be in debt and get paid the same as a worker at McDonalds?
She Speaks - join this for freebies and coupons
Another issue, education. Lets think about this a moment. I am a homeschooling parent who has to pay taxes to the education system for children that they aren't even educating. I can't count any of my education expenses off of my taxes no matter how much I spend. And he is going to make sure that we have better teachers and green schools, oh boy do I feel helped! All you need to do is vouchers! When parents start jerking their children out of the bad schools with the bad teachers because vouchers gave them a choice THEN the schools, will say, maybe I need to improve so I can get that money. Just give them a healthy dose of competition that is what they need.
One more question before I close, how many of you plan to run out and get another year of education? Weren't you inspired...
Did you know that some state governors are considering refusing the stimulus package money? Article This is just one article out of many. Google this issue if you don't believe me. The fact is they are considering refusing the money because they know, they KNOW, there will be strings attached. At some point when they get dependent on the money THEN the government will come in and demand that the states raise taxes. They know this because of history.
I hope that you guys realize that not all the banks were failing. Only some of the banks were failing. They took a bunch of bank presidents into a room, some that were in trouble and some that weren't and forced them to take the money. I don't like that. If they don't need it and they have no problem then why force them, it is simple - leverage. Just like Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean, they need leeverage...(I love he way he says it)
Okay that is all for now. If you have thoughts on this issue feel free to comment. As always I suggest that you do your own research. Whether you are political or not this will affect you and yours in the years to come.
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