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Here's what's new: Last chance! Get $5 off any $15 book purchase on Amazon! 3 Ways to Improve Your Budget Overnight Printable Christmas Fun Kit for just $10 (all proceeds go to South Africa!) Free online class on goal-setting with Michael Hyatt! Gretchen’s $51 Grocery Shopping Trip and Menu Plan Christmas Kits: 11 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Free Printable Family Winter Bucket List Last chance! Get $5 off any $15 book purchase on Amazon! There’s another GREAT book coupon code available on Amazon again through midnight tonight only. This time, you can get $5 off any $15 printed book purchase on Amazon when you use coupon code GIFTBOOK at checkout. This offer is valid on print books only (excludes eBooks and Audiobooks, Book Rentals and Amazon Gift Cards). This coupon code is valid through December 5, 2016. Need some book recommendations? Here are 6 of my favorite reads from 2015: Rising Strong — It's too hard to sum up how this book impacted me in just a paragraph. But let's just say the impact was deep, wide, and profound. You can read my posts on Stop Feeling Guilty About Asking for Help and Failure is Hard. The End. for a small taste of how this book messed with me. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up — I thought I was a minimalist. Then I read this book. Although some of the parts were weird and repetitive, the question, "Does it spark joy?" has changed how I approach so much of life — from things I own to personal commitments and calendar clutter. Read more of my thoughts on this book here. Dear Mr. Knightley — The book starts out slowly, but once I got to about page 40, I couldn't put it down. It delves into some deeper issues of how past hurts and rejection can wound people so deeply that they hide their real self for fear of further pain and rejection. It's a beautiful story of healing and redemption and of how to love and reach out to hurting people. Ever read a book that you just don't want to end and when you finish it, you want to meet the characters in real-life? That was this book for me. Hands Free Life — This book spoke to me at a deep, heart level. It challenged me to stop hurrying through life, quit worrying about what other people think, and start savoring the ordinary, everyday moments. I smiled through parts, cried through other sections, and came away from the book with fresh resolve to make each day count — not in more efficient productivity but in more meaningful relationships with others. Highly, highly recommended! What Alice Forgot — I really enjoyed this book and it has stayed with me for months after reading it. While it wasn't written from a Christian perspective and had some swear words in it, the book was well-written and really caused me to step back and examine my own marriage and relationships to see if I'm making small choices that would, over time, have devastating consequences. The Art of Losing Yourself — If you like Christian fiction that tackles real-life brokenness and doesn't have Hallmark endings, I'd highly recommend this book. I loved the character development and it reminded me that everyone has hard burdens they are carrying, and that hurting people need our love not our judgment, ostracizing, or criticism. Thanks to Lisa-Jo Baker for the recommendation! And here are 8 of my favorite books from 2016: Finding Spiritual Whitespace — I wrote more about this book here Presence — I shared more about how this book impacted me here. Present Over Perfect — This book is one I savored slowly and it was the perfect book for me during this Year of Rest. The Happiness Dare — This book deeply challenged and inspired me. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch — I read this book aloud to the kids and we loved it. Johnny Tremain — This was also another read aloud that we loved. Unbroken — I listened to this audiobook and now know why so many people have raved about it! Good News for Weary Women — I’m halfway through this book right now and it’s SO, SO good! (Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.)        3 Ways to Improve Your Budget Overnight Have you struggled to make a budget work for you? Do you wish you could set up and actually stick with a budget? Are you hoping that 2017 will be the year you actually figure out how to make budgeting work for you?  For my friend Jessi Fearon of The Budget Mama, facing the fear of needing to file for bankruptcy was the catalyst in her life changing decision to finally get her budget on track. I'll let her tell her story… At 21 years old, I was facing an eviction notice on my door and having to file for bankruptcy. I was flat broke, but you would have never known that by looking at me. In fact, not even my own parents knew how broke I really was because on the outside, I had a brand new sports, a luxury apartment, and a designer wardrobe. All on an Administrative Assistant's salary of about $18,000 a year. I looked like I had it all, but in reality I had nothing. Despite growing up in a home where budgeting was made a priority I decided that I knew better than my mama's wisdom and figured that budgeting was just for broke people. It was budgeting that saved my life – literally. When I realized the severity of my situation, I finally made the decision to sit down and write out a budget like my mom had taught me. It wasn't easy, but by accepting responsibility for my money mistakes I was able to pay off all that debt and start breathing again. Finally getting my budget on track was not easy and is still a continued work in progress, but through trial and error, my family and I now have a working budget. I can tell everyone with confidence that budgeting has saved my life. This Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. CT (2 p.m. EST), Crystal and I will be offering a free live workshop: Budgeting for Real Life: 3 Methods to Improve Your Budget Overnight. We’ll teach you: How to overcome your fear of budgeting and how to get started right away. How to make sticking to a budget possible. (Yes! It's possible!) How to avoid having to record a million and one transactions every month. It doesn't matter what stage of life you're in, everyone needs a budget. I want to share with you my quick tips to a successful budget! Click here to sign up and reserve your spot for Thursday’s class. We are so excited to help you get started on your budgeting journey! See you there! Note: If you can't make it to the live class, register anyway and we’ll send you a link to replay after the class is finished.         Printable Christmas Fun Kit for just $10 (all proceeds go to South Africa!) Fun Squared is currently offering a printable Christmas fun kit for kids for just $10, and 100% of the profits will be donated towards building a school in South Africa! Go read more about this special opportunity to be a part of something very near and dear to my heart here. Thank you SO much for considering being part of this! And stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more ways to make a difference in South Africa later this week.        Free online class on goal-setting with Michael Hyatt! Want to have a more organized, productive, and successful year in 2017? Michael Hyatt is offering a free live class on 7 steps for taking control of 2017. Go here to reserve your spot for one of the six time slots on December 7th, 8th, 13th, or 14th. In this class, you'll learn: Clarity on your next steps toward accomplishing what matters most—and the courage you need to take action The singular strategy that will instantly make you 42% more likely to accomplish your goals (it's shocking how many people miss it!) How to "quit-proof" your goals to ensure 2017 is the year you finally cross that big one off your list A simple but powerful principle that will enable you to defeat procrastination once and for all The secret to making it through the "messy middle," when you have too much invested to quit but are not sure you can finish Why detailed action plans work against you—and an alternative so simple you'll wonder why you haven't thought of it before A simple, proven solution to ensure you never get overwhelmed (or paralyzed) by a big goal again The common and seemingly positive goal-setting strategy that is likely sabotaging your success (and what to do instead) Three "negative" emotions that are actually positive indicators you are on the right path Sign up here to reserve your spot. (Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.)        Gretchen’s $51 Grocery Shopping Trip and Menu Plan Aldi 2 Pineapple – $1.29 each 2 Cucumbers – $0.49 each 1 bag Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – $5.99 1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.49 1 box Frosted Flakes – $1.29 1 lb Butter – $2.69 1 Unsweetened Applesauce – $1.89 2 dozen Eggs – $0.78 each 1 Vegetable Oil – $1.85 1 loaf Bread – $0.99 1 can Tuna – $0.65 1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.99, used $0.25/1 Checkout 51 rebate – $0.74 after rebate 1 bag Frozen Strawberries – $2.09 Total after rebate: $24.79 Dillons 2 Barbara’s Cereal – $1.99 each, used 2 $1/1 printable AND $0.25/1 Ibotta rebate – $0.86 each after coupons and rebate 2 Kraft Dressing – $1.49 each 1 Kroger Ice Cream – $1.98 1 pkg Sargento Shredded Cheese – $1.99, used $1.25/1 e-coupon (no longer available) – $0.74 after coupon 1 pkg Kroger Shredded Cheese – $2.49, used $0.65/1 e-coupon – $1.84 after coupon 1 Nutella – $2.49, used $2/1 e-coupon – $0.49 after coupon 1 Simply Ground Peanut Butter – $1.49, used $0.75/1 e-coupon – $0.74 after coupon 2 half gallons Milk – $0.99 each 1 bag Frozen Broccoli – $1 1 pkg Dove Ice Cream Bars – $4.39, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon 1 pkg Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars – $2.50 3 lbs Ground Beef – Marked down to $1.99 each 2 pkg Pasta – Marked down to $0.25 each 1 pkg Kroger Cream Cheese – $1.25, used $0.50/1 e-coupon – $0.75 after coupon 1 Sheba Cat Food – $0.70, used Free e-coupon (no longer available) – Free after coupon 1 pkg Kroger Rice – $0.89 1 pkg Betty Crocker’s Sugar Cookie Mix – $2, used $1/1 e-coupon (no longer available) – $1 after coupon 3.06 lbs Bananas – $1.81 Total after coupons and rebate: $26.89 Total for both stores: $51.68 Menu Plan for This Week Breakfasts Cereal x 3 Eggs & Toast x 3 Oatmeal and Smoothies Lunches Tuna Sandwiches, Sliced Veggies Baked Potato Bar Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Sliced Veggies x 2 Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Sliced Pineapple/Apples Leftovers x 2 Dinners Meatloaf, Rolls, Green Beans Tacos, Rice Chicken Noodle Casserole, Steamed Broccoli, Pumpkin Muffins Homemade Cheese Pizza, Veggies Pancakes, Eggs, Sliced Pineapple Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, Homemade Bread Leftovers        Christmas Kits: 11 Non-Toy Gift Ideas Are you looking for unique gift ideas for kids this year? Check out these 11 different Christmas kits you can make as fun non-toy gift ideas!        Free Printable Family Winter Bucket List Download a free printable Family Winter Bucket List.        Latest finds on Pinterest Christmas Fun Kit-Print and play these 8 games and activities with your kids As parents, we want to train our children to be lifelong givers. Not only will it impact many lives, but it will give them so much blessing and fulfillment in return! Here are five ways we’re seeking to teach our children to be givers... It might sound ridiculously simple — and it is! But it’s true: being organized will save you money. In fact, it could save you at least a few hundred dollars (or more!) per year. Here’s are 7 ways ways being organized saves you money. Latest finds on Pinterest Christmas Fun Kit-Print and play these 8 games and activities with your kids As parents, we want to train our children to be lifelong givers. Not only will it impact many lives, but it will give them so much blessing and fulfillment in return! Here are five ways we’re seeking to teach our children to be givers... It might sound ridiculously simple — and it is! But it’s true: being organized will save you money. In fact, it could save you at least a few hundred dollars (or more!) per year. Here’s are 7 ways ways being organized saves you money.     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "LITE Feed, Money Saving Mom®." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.