Overseas Coupon Program

I'm sure by now that most of our followers are aware of our coupon clipping habits.  We often mention that while together we clipped coupons.  But you may not know why we clip coupons. So we've decided to tell you why in hopes that some of you might be interested in doing something similar!  So we present to you a quick introduction to clipping coupons for military members and their families overseas.  We are part of a program called Overseas Coupon Program and they give a list of bases in need of coupons.  We chose a base and then followed the "rules" on their website for how to cut, sort, and package the coupons. Below is an edited version of what the program is and how it works (taken from their website):

       Our program serves military families by assisting you to forward "manufacturer's coupons" to overseas military bases.  These bundles of coupons are placed on tables, at the PX/ BX and Commissary, or handed out for use by military members and families on base.  This helps the family save valuable dollars and stretch their budget.  

        This is not a tax deductible charity.  This is a patriotic charity.  You are supporting the service person and their family by sending coupons that you do not use, and all of the extra ones that you can find, to them.  The service pay rates are no longer below the poverty level, but they are in no way great when you have a family.  Our military service families appreciate your assistance. 

Also from their webpage is their explanation of how to participate:

How to Participate

1.  Choose a base from the "Base List" page that says "Yes, Please Adopt Us!" in the left column.
2.  Follow the instructions on the "Adoption Page" to adopt a base.  
3.  There will not be a confirmation.  See the "Confirmation Requests" Page for more information.
4.  Follow the instructions set forth on the "FAQ" Page to collect coupons and prepare them for mailing.  You may also wish to visit the "Hints" Page.
5.  Mail the coupons using information from the "Mailing" page.  (Typical questions answered at the bottom)6.  Report your dollar totals using information from the "Reporting" Page.  (Typical questions answered at the bottom)

It's really quite easy to participate, don't let the instructions fool you.  Their website has answers to any question you would ask - they've been doing this for 17 years so they've compiled quite a list of Q&A.   As a tribute to this post we've put up a new poll for you all to answer - you might even be able to get a hint about the answer by reading past posts (but we're not making any promises).

7.  Annual "Adoption & Donation" Pages will tell you the last time they

 were updated until the full year is posted.  

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

At long last, and we do mean long last, our faithful blogger has received a pay raise and a new position at work!  In celebration of this new job, 2 of our dear members felt it necessary to celebrate.  And celebrate we did - Big Girl Style ;)  Yes, we clipped coupons and ate pizza - one of our members even got to use her party glass.  Don't judge us...  We thoroughly enjoyed One for the Money, I mean who can resist a Katherine Heigl flick?  She had fabulous hair throughout the movie and there were two fine gentlemen.  Plus, enough antics to keep us laughing -  how could you not at least crack a smile when her grandma shot the turkey on the dinner table?  We've given you a link so you can enjoy the clip too :)  Granny Shoots Dinner

Stephanie has never been a bounty hunter before, but if becoming a bounty hunter is all it takes to meet men this good looking, apparently I'm in the wrong profession:

Her two best sources were super funny and added some "pizzazz" to the film -

And the final scene is cute – maybe a tad cheesy, but we liked it anyway…

Such a cute smile :)

**We tried not to give too much away, in case any of our dear readers haven’t seen this film….  If you have, tell us your favorite part in the comments!

Well that’s all for now – until next time ZAPATOS!

2nd Annual Pumpkin Palooza...Mr. Golden Guts

Our young college student is back for a few days, and so our annual pumpkin carving extravaganza was scheduled!  Sadly, we were missing one of our dear members....  Alas, she was with us in spirit and this post is written in her honor (and for her benefit).  She said her daily dose of eye-candy had been lacking lately, and that is one drought we can cure.  So if you enjoy the photos below be sure and thank her in the comments J

I'm homeeee! and back blogging for a short time before our dear writer posts. Below you will see some attractive males as well as some gorgeous girls holding some fancrappintastic pumpkins! ENJOY! Hope you have a wonderful Totally Time-Worthy... Friday!

Joe Manganiello

This is actually for a different member who has a love of
pin-striped baseball  pants ;)  You know who you are....

Colton Haynes

So the Fabio of some of our members had a great story about Jacob Ledbetter.  He wanted to be a tow-truck when he grew up, and he drove his teacher in school crazy.  He would sit in the back of the classroom making car noises (vroooooom - vrooomvroooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmm - I think you get the picture).  Well the teacher could only take so much and after a few weeks she could barely stand it!  Jacob was in the back of the room going vrooomvroooooooooooooooooooooomm again and she snapped!  "Jaccob Stop That!" she yelled.  And Jaccob replied: "SCREEEAAAACCCCHHH"

One of our non-baking members was quite brave today and made German Chocolate Cake (it was delicious by the way) with pecans.  While commenting about her method for crushing the pecans one of our other dear members thought she should buy a nut crusher.  Yes, you read that correctly.  After getting our laughter under control, we proceed to explain that they’re called nut crackers, which also brought much laughter.  Needless to say there were a few imitations of THE NUTCRACKER by our young college student.  When all was said and done they decided that the hammer had worked just fine.

Well that’s all we have for now – we hope you enjoyed our ramblings J ZAPATOS!

Makes me wanna dance...

Good times.....

Just had to share this song, because I just have to tap my foot or dance around while it plays.  Hope you all enjoy it :)

Florida Georgia Line - Cruise

What hussie wears khaki?

In light of our title post this week (brought to you by our Liberty student), I thought I would mention that there is a word in the English language called "whoredom".  And would you believe me if I told you that I learned that in church Sunday night?  I know, you're jaw dropped open on that one, but please close it - it's not very lady-like to sit around with your mouth hanging open. God told Hosea to take a wife of whoredom (Hosea 1:2 ASV).  Sorry, just had to prove I don't go to some heathen church and that I'm not making that up.  Anyway - enough of that.  Our young one was home for the weekend so we had a Saturday night meeting and enjoyed some a Common Law episode (it was actually the season finale, but we missed the episode before due to poor reception the day that it aired).  You can watch a clip here if you'd like.  It was a wonderful episode and we all loved the fact that it didn't leave you hanging, but we still didn't want the season to be over.  Nice to finally know why they ended up in therapy in the first place (and that they had been friends at one point).     Now all our shows are over for the season, so our meetings will be less frequent - but never fear we will do our best to keep you abreast of all our adventures.  By the way we had a semi-TTWT meeting on Friday night and had a guest help us cut our coupons (a total of 1lb cut and mailed the next day).  Well that's enough rambling for today - how about some pictures?  Yeah - we know you only "read" our blog for the pictures.

We unfortunately did not get to watch this episode due to technical difficulties, but it sure looked like a doosie!

We watched the season finale of Melissa & Joey too!  How could I forget that!?  We were all afraid he was going to marry her, and he did!  Sorry, should have called Spoiler Alert before that sentence.  My bad.  Anyhoo - it was very cute and it all worked out in the end (at least according to us it did).  See for yourself:

Well that's about all we have for now - zapatos & good evening.

It doesn't matter when - it's always a good time!

So although we set out to meet on Tuesdays, schedules don't always permit that, but it doesn't matter when we meet, it's always a good time!  Tonight we were down to 3 members, but we got the opportunity to skype with our youngest member who is off at college so that was fun.  Her most amusing question to us was "How do you put sound effects on a toilet?"  Our answer to that, of course, was that you can't - but it was amusing none-the-less.  So after enjoying a lovely dinner, wrapping some presents, and skyping we watched some Melissa & Joey.  What follows is a brief description of the episode: "Lennox begins and internship with Mel at City Hall, where she befriends a boy who works for Mel's "enemy".  Mel tries to teach her a lesson in politics, but that only backfires.  Meanwhile, Joe begins a long-distance relationship with a Russian women."

Joe: "Good grief, there's two of you!"

She shows up unannounced - although as you can see Joe doesn't really mind...

De Nada.

We were a bit disappointed in the lack of general common sense about the Russian women.  She's clearly only there for a visa (and to escape prison - it's just sad that she's using Joe)....  

We can't wait to see what happens in the finale - here's a sneak peak photo:

Well until next time - remember "Calendars don't lie!" That little fact just might help you win Jeopardy or something someday...  ZAPATOS!

My fat boy?

I know TTWT is not till tomorrow but I was sitting in my room before my second class and thought I should share these glorious photos from our last TTWT

THE MONSTER MASH

"My fat boy said to your fat boy I'm gonna set your bag on fire."