This is myself with my wife, Amee, and two friends from church...Jason and Markus... before our run at the 2009 Kentucky Derby half and full marathon.
Amee, Jason & I ran the half marathon (13.1 miles), but Markus upstaged us all and ran the full 26.2 mile marathon! Both Markus and Jason set personal records this weekend. We had a really great time and even got to run around the inside of the Kentucky Derby track!
Here are the results!
Jeremiah: 1:52:31(8:36 pace)
Amee: 2:09:19 (9:53 pace)
Jason: 2:16:47 (10:27 pace)
Markus: 4:26:29 (10:11 pace)
Now this saturday will be the Indi-Mini for Jason and I, which is the largest half marathon in the nation with over 35,000 runners. We also get to run a lap around the Indy 500 track! Very cool!
Shepherd.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Kentucky Derby Half Marathon
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Another FREE Taylor Swift Download!
We love Taylor Swift, but haven't heard this song of her's yet. Here is the link to get you FREE download of "You're Not Sorry" by Taylor Swift!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Things about Shepherd
Ok, just for fun, here's some things about me! Those in bold are what I've had the privilege to do by the grace of God. Take it for your own blog/Facebook page to show your pals what you've done.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more to charity than you can afford.
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon - Have ran 6 half marathons!
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets, or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Hiked 1000 miles on the Appalachian Trail!
$1.50 off 2 Velveeta Shells and Cheese
Here is a link to get $1.50 off 2 boxes off Delexe or Velveeta Shells and Cheese coupon.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE BBQ Pulled Pork Slider
Here is a coupon from White Castle to get a FREE BBQ pulled pork slider.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Monday, April 27, 2009
FREE Redbox Monday Movie Code
Well this is the last monday in April, which means May is soon approaching! This year has seemed to fly by! Here is the latest FREE monday movie code for a FREE movie at any Redbox until midnight tonight! If you want to get more that one movie for FREE, just use more than one credit/debt card. Redbox doesn't charge the card unless you dont return it on time the next day.
Monday Redbox Movie Code - 4CW33N
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
FREE KFC Grilled Chicken - Monday 4/27
I guess KFC is getting into the grilled chicken market! They are giving away a FREE piece of grilled chicken at any KFC location on Monday, April 27th.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Kroger Deals in Indiana
Here is this weeks Kroger deals till next Wednesday (4/29). Thanks Bargain Briana!
Kroger
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
FREE Shick Quattro Pro Razor from X-Men
Here is a link to get a FREE Shick Quattro Pro razor from the X-Men Origins promotion. It does take awhile to load up but hang in there! Thanks Money Saving Mom for the heads up!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Cheerio $1 off coupons x 4
Here is a link to get 4 - $1.00 off coupons from Cheerio's! They will send you one coupon each week for 4 weeks! These usually go on sale for about $2.00, so you can get some cereal for about $1.00.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
FREE Dove Go Fresh Deodorant - No longer available!
Here is a link to get a FREE Sample of Dove Go Fresh Deodorant. You do not have to put any Cosco info in to receive this product. Copy and paste this link into your browser's address bar! https://secure.startsampling.com/sm/100660/
**actually i just tried it...and it says it is no longer available - sorry**
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Glade Soy Candles at Target & Walgreens
The $4.00 Glade Soy coupon reset again, so you can print 2 of these off again. Target has a gift card deal going with Glade Soy Candles from online reports. The deal is buy 2 Glade Soy Candles at $5.79 each and then get $5.00 Target Gift Card back.
Target:
2 Candles = $11.58
2 $4 coupons = -$8.00
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Total oop: $3.58 plus tax then get $5 Target Gift Card.
**Note - deal works better if you are able to print off more than 2 coupons. Remember it is a 2 per computer limit!**
Walgreens:
$5.99 each at Walgreens
$-4.00 coupon
$-2.00 Easy Savor Coupon in April book
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$-0.01 oop
Thanks The Trifty Momma!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Beware: Christians will be persecuted!
Even though this is mainly a frugal/coupon blog, I still enjoy putting up posts of current news and stuff I feel really matters. I am a born-again Christian, and believe that marriage should be between a man and a women. This story made me sick to my stomach when I saw it on Fox and Friends this morning, but also felt encouraged that there still are people that are willing to stand up for what they believe despite the consequences!
The attacks on the current Miss California are just another example of the persecution that Christians should be preparing to face in the not so distant future. Carrie Prejean, Miss 2009 California, pretty much lost any chance to win the Miss USA crown last sunday when she gave her own opinion on the sanctity of marriage. She stood up in her beliefs that marriage should be between a man and a women. She shouldn't be judged or persecuted just because that is what she believes, and shouldn't be negatively put down because her opinion isn't politically correct!
It is simply awful the vile stuff Perez Hilton has called this woman (the "b" and "c" word) since that interview, and the media fall out since. I personally applaud her courage to stand up for her belief in God and marriage. I pray that more and more Christians will continue to stand up for what they believe in as well, even though it may cost us much in the future...including persecution. They are even talking that she may loose her Miss California Crown because of this. Unreal.
We need to start teaching our kids how to handle persecution when standing up for biblical principles, and implanting a sense of character now while they are young cause it will only get worse. This is the type of role model our kids should be looking up to! Way to go Carrie!
Praying for Carrie
Shepherd.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
-Matthew 5:10
FREE Disney Water Bottle ($8.50 value) on Earth Day
On Earth day (April 22nd - today) bring in any 3 plastic water bottles to any Disney Store and receive a FREE Commerative Earth Day Reusable Water Bottle valued at $8.50, while supplies last.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Celebrate Earth Day at Walgreens
Celebrate Earth Day with Walgreens on April 22nd. Print out this coupon to get 15% off selected items and 20% off of Walgreen's items. Plus you get a FREE tote bag with any purchase.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ron Paul's Thoughts on a Texas Secession!
In case you missed the Texas' govenor mention the possiblity of a Texas secession on the Glenn Beck program during the anti-tax tea parties, here is Ron Paul's thoughts on the whole idea of state secession. It is very interesting that our gov't has encouraged other countries to seceed from the Soviet Union (like Georgia), but say's it is un-American for us to even consider the possibility! This is a very short 4 min video. Remember...knowledge is key! Never stop learning!
I unfortunetly can't post the video directly on my blog for some odd reason. So, just click on this link to see Ron Paul's thoughts on the principles of state secession!
Enjoy, Shepherd.
Campell's Cooking Soup coupon
Here is a coupon to get $1 off of 2 Cambell's Cooking Soups. Currently Meijer has them onsale for $0.86, so you could get 2 soups for $0.72 total!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
$2.00 off V8 Fusion Coupons
Here is a link to get a $2.00 off coupon for V8 fusion drinks. Most stores have these less than $3.00, making it less than $1 after coupon.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Ben and Jerry - FREE Ice Cream Scoop today
Oh how I love Ben & Jerry's Ice cream. Today, April 21st, they are giving away one FREE scoop of ice cream! One per customer!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Stockpiling explained!
Here is a great post by Coupon Clippin' Cutie that explains stockpiling goods!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Monday, April 20, 2009
CVS: Dove Skin Vitalizer $0.25 - $0.50
I am not sure what you do with the Skin Vitalizer from Dove, but CVS is having an unadvertised deal on the product. They are on-sale for $4.00. There is a $3.50 coupon from the 3/15 RP insert, or a $3.75 coupon internet printable (seems to be a regional coupon) making them very cheap.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Walgreens Unadvertised Registered Reward - Post Cereal
Commen Sense with Money has the details on a unadvertised money maker registered reward's deal this week at Walgreens with their Trail Mix Cereal from Post. Click on the link to see the details!
**NOTE - This deal is dead - Sorry ***
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Redbox Monday Movie Code
Here is the FREE Redbox Monday Movie code for today! If you want to get more than one movie, just use more than one credit/debit card. Redbox wont charge the card unless you forget to return it on time!
Redbox Movie Code - M6FR97
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE sample of Aveeno Hair Care Product
Here is a CVS site to get a FREE sample of Aveeno Hair Care product. You usually get a high priced coupon with each sample as well, which is a secondary bonus!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Target Deals 4/19 - 4/25
Here is the current deals going on at Target this week.
Target (Thanks stretching a buck!)
Enjoy,
Shepherd
Kroger, Marsh, Meijer & Menard's deals!
Here are the deals this week for Kroger, Marsh and Menards! I just tried Menard's FREE after rebate last week, since I had to buy some dirt for my garden anyway (my $10 required purchase) and then got a lot of FREE after rebate items! We will see how this works out. Plus Marsh has milk for $1.98/gallon and possible $0.88 cereal!
Kroger
Marsh (cheap milk and cereal)
Meijer (thanks Cincinnati Cents!)
Menards
Thanks Bargian Briana for the other links!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Iced Coffees for MA & NH residents!
I know that I have atleast one follower of my blog that lives in the Massachusetts area, so I decided to post this deal!
Select Cold Stone Creameries (my favorite ice cream place!) is giving away FREE Iced coffees tomorrow April 20th, 2009! Click here to see the complete list of locations participating in this deal.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
FREE 2 yr. Subscription to Parent's Magazine
Here is a link to get a 2 yr. subscription to Parent's magazine for FREE from rewardsGold.com!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Super KMART deals! Double & Triple coupons!
Starting tomorrow, KMART is doubling and possibly tripling coupons up to $4.00 in certain locations! If your KMART triples then it will be like this...triple all coupons up to $0.75 (max value of $2.25) and then double coupons from $0.76-$4.00 (max values of $1.52-$8.00!)...this seems to be more in the Ohio area.
LAFAYETTE readers - We are in the double coupons up to $2.00 group. Click here to see what your KMART is doing. Just type in your zipcode. This means that Kmart will double any coupon up to and including $2. -- So a $2. coupon means $4. off the item. -- Find all your high dollar coupons and get to Kmart!!
Ad details state that there is a limit of 25 coupons per customer per day.
And they will double up to 4 like coupons.
Also here is a massive list of KMART Double coupon matches and deals...thanks to commen sense with money!
Remember that this starts sunday, April 19th - 25th, so you don't want to wait around or the goods will be gone!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Friday, April 17, 2009
FREE Gillette Fusion Razor
Gillette is giving away FREE Fusion Razors everyday till May 16th to the 1st 500 people who register daily on their site. Today's quota has already been filled but check back daily to see if you can get one!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Just saved $45,000! Woo-hoo!
Well if you haven't taken advantage of the historically low interest rates for morgages, I highly recommend going to your bank to look at refinancing! I went yesterday and realized that if we refinanced our current 30 yr morgage at 5.87% down to a 15 year morgage at 4.5%...we would save $45,000 in interest payments! It did cost just under $1,000 to do the refinancing, but it was well worth the investment!
Plus, we would only be paying $75 more dollars a month over what we are currently paying on our morgage! Our extreme goal is to get the morgage payed off in 3-4 years, which will save us even more in interest payments! Right now though we are doing our part for the economy and putting on a screened-in back porch before inflation hits in a couple of years.
To God be the glory!
Shepherd.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
CVS: Purex Detergent deal
CVS is having Purex detergent on-sale B1G1 Free till 4/18. Go to coupons.com and you can get a B1G1 Free coupon which gets you B1G2 Free! Make sure you put your zipcode in to get this coupon though, since the coupon is only in select areas.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Gillette Fusion Razors
Peope are reporting that some Walgreens have the Gillette Fusion Razor on clearance for $3.19. Combine the $2 off from 4/5 P&G and the $2 off Walgreens Easy Savor Coupon, making them FREE with some overage!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
One more picture!
I was able to hit the 2nd rally in Lafayette at 6pm and brought my camera with a fresh battery (since my battery died on my in the first rally). This picture was my favorite that I took while at the rally! The kid was having a great time!
Did anyone else go to a Tea Party?
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The crowd.jpg
Here is another picture of part of the crowd that braved cold, windy conditions to support our right to life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. Dont forget to watch Glenn Beck tonight at 5 pm EST as well. He will be broadcasting live from the Alamo at another Tea Party.
Anyone else go to a Tea Party....put down a comment on how it went! I would love to hear about it!
Standing up for Freedom,
Shepherd.
Lafayette Tea Party.jpg
Here is another picture of the Lafayette Tea party. If you didnt make it to the noon party, we are having another one at 6 pm on the pedistrian bridge. See ya there.
Lafayette Tea Chest.jpg
Here at the Lafayette Anti-Tax Tea Party. We have a strong showing of about 300 ish people. This is the chest of tea that will be thrown into the Walbash by the guy leading this protest...he will be fined $180 for adding organic matter to the Walbash. unreal.
Anti-Tax Tea Parties Today
Well today is Tax day, and I hope everyone has gotten their taxes done this year. Also, many grass-roots organizations are organizing Tea Party Protests today all over the country to voice the growing frustration of over spending of this administration, which will lead to higher taxes for all!
In "honor" of April 15th, allow me to share with you excerpts from an article on taxes written by Ron Paul. It's called The Case Against the Income Tax.
Could America exist without an income tax? The idea seems radical, yet in truth America did just fine without a federal income tax for the first 126 years of its history. Prior to 1913, the government operated with revenues raised through tariffs, excise taxes, and property taxes, without ever touching a worker's paycheck....
The harmful effects of the income tax are obvious. First and foremost, it has enabled government to expand far beyond its proper constitutional limits, regulating virtually every aspect of our lives. It has given government a claim on our lives and work, destroying our privacy in the process. It takes billions of dollars out of the legitimate private economy, with most Americans giving more than a third of everything they make to the federal government. This economic drain destroys jobs and penalizes productive behavior. The ridiculous complexity of the tax laws makes compliance a nightmare for both individuals and businesses....
Is it impossible to end the income tax? I don't believe so. In fact, I believe a serious groundswell movement of disaffected taxpayers is growing in this country. Millions of Americans are fed up with the current tax system, and they will bring pressure on Congress....
Here is a link to find out if your city has a Tea Party going on in your neighborhood.
For anyone in Lafayette...the party is from noon - 2 pm at the Pedistrian bridge downtown.
For anyone in Indy...the party is on the Indiana Statehouse from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Finally here is a quick 7 min video from Glenn Beck talking about the Tea Parties and the Media.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dove Deo deal at Walgreens
There is a possible money maker deal going on at Walgreens with their Dove Deodorant. Money Saving Mom has all the details on it here.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Monday, April 13, 2009
FREE Hershey Kisses at Walgreens
Walgreen's has their Easter holiday candy 50% off, so if you can still find 4 bags of easter hershey kisses for $1.25/bag. Buy 4 of them and then submit the receipt to get $5 Easy Saver Rebate for the month of April...making the 4 bags FREE!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Redbox Monday Movie Code
Well once again monday came around way to quickly, but atleast we have the FREE Redbox Monday movie code to look forward to! Remember you can get more than one movie by using multiple credit/debt cards. Rebox wont charge the cards unless you dont return the movie on time. We are planning on either the new 007 movie or hopefully Marley and Me is out in Redbox!
Redbox Movie Code = J89LA2
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Huggies Coupons
Here is a list of 4 new coupons for Huggies products!
$2/1 Huggies Pull-ups
$1.50/1 Natural Fit Diapers
$2/1 Good Nights Sleep pants
$1/1 Bath and Body products
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Thanks Saving our Cents!
FREE CFL Light Bulb
If you are in town on Earth Day (April 19th), Home Depot is giving away 1 million CFL light bulbs. So stop in a get your free bulb while supplies last cause quanities may vary by store!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
FREE 1 yr. subscription to BusinessWeek Magazine
Here is a link to get a 1 yr. subscription to BusinessWeek Magazine courtesy of RewardsGold.com.
enjoy,
Shepherd.
FREE Precious Places DVD
Here is a link to get a FREE Princess Saves the Ball DVD for all you with little girls! Just put in your country and continue.
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Remember: No Coupon inserts in this Sunday's paper!
Just reminding everyone that there is no coupon inserts in this week's paper due to it being Easter Sunday! Save your money for next weekend!
Enjoy,
Shepherd.
Friday, April 10, 2009
FREE Buffalo Wild Wings!
Here is a coupon to get 6 FREE Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. Coupon is good till April 30th, and it says one per customer and not one per table! So grab some friends and some of these coupons and head on down to your local BW3's and enjoy! Thanks Lizzy's Language!
Happy good friday,
Shepherd.
