Amy J. Bennett

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Advertising Summary

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OK, so this past month or two I branched out and added some advertising to my site.  It doesn’t seem like a popular thing to do as I’ve never seen anyone talk about it but I’ll share what I made and why I removed Google Adsense and AdBrite from my site.

First, you have to understand my stats before you can compare.  According to my sitemeter account, I average somewhere around 40 hits a day.  I know, baby stats compared to some.  And even though this blog is somewhat old established, I just recently even started trying to get any readers.  It’s always been about having a place for me to journal/vent (and it still is).  I also have anywhere from 10-24 feed subscribers depending on what day you visit.

So based on that, here’s what I earned this month in order of what I added.

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Could be busy

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This is shaping up to be a somewhat busy weekend.  Today I have a meeting I have to go into work for.  So I’m spending half a day up there.  Me going to work always throws our household into chaos for some reason.

This evening I don’t think MIL is getting the girls since FIL just had surgery this week.  Not sure on that one though.  If that’s the case, I probably will not get the house thoroughly cleaned..again. 

Tomorrow afternoon I’m planning to go to Jaynee’s craft show at some point.  I’m hoping to meet her mother and sister.  Tomorrow evening we are holding Progressive Dinner for the youth group.  So that will take the entire evening. 

Maybe since tomorrow is so busy, I’ll try to clean after bedtime tonight.

And then of course Sunday is the usual church/rest/choir/church.

September 27 Shows

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By 11:00 last night I was so over TV this week.  I’m going to have to cut out something or quit watching everything at night or something.  But I do have to say last night was the BEST night of premiere week although all the shows I watched weren’t the premiere.

Survivor – I fast forwarded through all the challenges.  They bore me.  It seems Leslie’s good nature came out for good this week as she got the clue.  But why in the world she felt the need to actually share it with someone, I have no clue.  I wish Dave would have went but I understand why they voted Ashley.  Dave is a good worker.  But Dave is going to be Dave and I don’t think he’ll only rub Ashley the wrong way in the future.

The Office – I LOVED LAST NIGHT.  Last night might have been one of my favorites.  When they showed Jim and Pam in her car, my sister and I literally started screaming and clapping.  Woo Hoo!  And they were holding hands, awwww.  And there was funny stuff…"And she wasn’t even one of the popular ones."

Grey’s Anatomy – While this wasn’t nearly one of my favorites, I thought it was pretty good.  There were so many changes and people though it almost didn’t seem like Grey’s.  What are they going to do with all of those interns??  I miss Bailey!  I was surprisingly not upset that Derek and Meredith were breaking up.  Although I don’t really understand that conversation.  He was asking too much?  What was he asking for?  Why is it too much for her?  She obviously wants to be the girl from the bar and yet won’t give enough of herself to be that.  George’s little confession at the end was sweet but that’s going to mess things up a little.  Callie’s in for some disappointment.  Maybe she’ll get mad and leave the hospital and then Bailey can take back over.  Yes, that would be nice.

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September 26 Shows

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Private Practice – I was really very scared I wasn’t going to like Private Practice.  I didn’t much like it when Grey’s Anatomy showed Addison in LA but Shonda Rhimes didn’t disappoint and created a great Season Premiere of Private Practice. 

Dancing with the Stars – Content with who went.

Gossip Girl – Can I just say I really like Dan?  They make it so you really want the best for him and if it wasn’t for him,  you’d pretty much hate everyone on the show.  Except for little Jenny.  And she’s headed for big trouble.  Blair and Chuck just need to get over themselves.

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Can you get high off of using coupons?

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In the past, I have been HORRIBLE at using coupons.  I’d save them and have good intentions and all but would never use them.  Every once in awhile, I’d remember–right after the clerk was handing me my receipt.  Yesterday I stumbled upon some web sites on how to play the coupon game and save MAJOR money at the grocery store and drug store.  Well, yesterday I printed some coupons and made my first purchase where I got 84% off my purchase with two coupons.  Here’s what I did:

Johnson’s Soft Wash had a regular price of $5.99 at my Walgreens.

Printed this coupon for $4.00 off (the oil or lotion as well).

Used $1.00 coupon from Walgreens’s monthly coupon book.

End price was 99 cents.  I printed two coupons (I think that was the limit) and got two of them.  My total would have been $12.88 for body wash and my total was $2.13.  The bottom of my receipt said I save $10!

I can’t tell you how glorious that felt.  Scott was so proud and I was too. 

I plan to add menu planning, coupon clipping and researching to my cycle of things I do.  I may not get down to $35 a week for groceries like some pros, but any little bit helps.

What made it out of my mind

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From yesterday’s list…here’s where I am…

  • #1 of course is working my normal job which I’m doing in between typing this.  Really.  I am. — FINISHED YESTERDAY, ON TO TODAY
  • For some reason I’m getting roped into all these online grocery savings forums, ebooks, websites, etc.  And I don’t mean that in a bad way because I really need to do a better job at saving money at the grocery store but this takes time, people!  I just printed a few coupons where I’m getting things for free or pennies.  So it’s worth it, it’s just I don’t have the time!  — FINISHED READING AN EBOOK, FINISHED OUT BROWSING WEB SITES
  • Need to actually GO to the stores and buy these things.  — MADE IT TO ONE STORE AND GOT A REALLY GOOD DEAL.
  • And supposedly I’ve been assigned to be menu planning for the next week.  It’s 3:00 and I still haven’t eaten a proper lunch for today much less knowing what we’ll have next Tuesday for dinner.  –MADE A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT WEEK.
  • Also need to run to the pharmacy to get Emma’s refill.  –DONE
  • Trying to get all the chord/lead sheets together for that new U2 song.  Listening to it in the meantime trying to learn it.  –EMAILED S ABOUT IT, SUPPOSEDLY WE ALREADY HAVE WHAT WE NEED.  WHEW.
  • eBay has free listings through the weekend.  I took a bunch of pictures of the girls clothing and really want to get them listed.  So far, not getting far. –POSTED CLOTHES ON WORK’S BULLETIN BOARD AND SOLD TWO SETS.  YAY.  HAVEN’T LISTED IT ON EBAY YET
  • Still need to get the podcast out from last week for the youth group.  –SCHEDULED A YOUTH MEMBER TO COME TODAY AT LUNCH TO WORK ON THIS
  • Oh, and trying to catch up on a few premieres on iTunes that I’ve missed apparently. –WATCHED BACK AT YOU YESTERDAY, HAVE TO WATCH GOSSIP GIRL TODAY
  • Not to mention any of the laundry/dishes I need to do around here. –DID ONE LOAD OF SHEETS.  DISHES STILL NEED DONE.

Thankful Thursday

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I can’t seem to pass up doing this one as I have so much to be thankful for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • I’m thankful for good friends. I was reminded again on Tuesday night at that lovely 3. hour. Pampered Chef part at D’s house how much I love that girl.
  • I’m thankful for God’s provision once again as my FIL had successful surgery on Tuesday morning on his knee.
  • I’m thankful for God’s providence and peace in a situation like this.  I’ve been praying all week for them and it just breaks my heart.  The baby had the same condition J&J’s baby did last year.  They are clinging like crazy to God and I’m just glad they have Him for that.
  • As much as I complained this week, I AM thankful for what a wonderful job I have.  I get paid well, stay at home with my kids, work part-time and have great benefits.  Can’t ask for more really.
  • I’m thankful for other Christians who have the same goal as me–to actually follow Christ.  From a pastor who shared from his heart to a youth member willing to take care of the little things to one willing to share secrets on saving money at the grocery store.

It always seems like I could keep going on and I love the reminder how blessed I am!