Deal Alert!

Who LOVES Pier 1 but not their prices? I DO!! I LOVE pier 1 but just can never seem to afford them. Well today their deal of the day on facebook is a $10 off of a $10 purchase. That means, you can get free stuff from pier 1. They have tons under $10, candles, kitchen items, picture frames and pillows! The stores also have items up to 75% off, not to mention, you can shop online, have the store employees pick it out and you go pick it up! The coupon is good till the 27th, so you have time to go, you do not have to rush today. I am so excited, I got a picture frame that matches my apartment perfectly for FREE! I was sooo excited when I saw this!

Now back on to some not as exciting news. Cole is on his way home, I am so happy I will get to see him tomorrow. I am also so very unhappy that his teacher is not going to stop for his class to get dinner or lunch, they are on a 13 hour drive and will get no food. I do not think this is fair or legal since it is a school trip. But none the less this does not surprise me, the teacher wasnt even in the same hotel as the kids, nor was he prepared for this trip, i mean he didnt even notice when people went missing!

Well, today I went to the local produce stand, owned by a local farmer and got everything to make some yummy tomatillo and tomato salsa! I am hoping to not only make enough for now, but enough to can a jar or two also. This is going to be my first time to can a salsa, I have only canned a jelly so far, but I will soon see if I have what it takes to do salsa!

So what do you guys make in bulk to save for the winter and to help save money? I am looking for lots of things I can make, then can and eat later to save some money. Would love some more ideas!

Also, are you looking for a way to lower your electric in the OKC Metro? Well, today I was watching the news, and saw these new meters that were put it now allow the company to charge a "perk usage" rate. That means any electric you use during 2-7pm will cost you more. Try turning up you ac, and using fans to move the cool air already in the house. Then again at night turn it back up, when the "peak" is over. Do you have any money saving tips? Would love to hear them, my parents bill is around $300+ a month in the summer due to the heat.

Now, I must go start to get my salsa stuff together, read up on how to can salsa and then get ready to can!

Stay Cool, Keep Hydrated and Smile!