Upheaval

Cents & Sense:

"Another day..another dollar?" hmmmm well not so sure about that however speaking of dollars I received an email about a book and blog that sound interesting.  So I am sharing this info below:

"Do you feel like your finances and life are a mess but you're overwhelmed with even knowing where to start to get things on track? Do you wish you could carve out extra money on your limited budget to save toward paying cash for a car or retirement? Do you wish you could find a way to give more generously to the needs in your church, community and around the world?

You need to get a copy of The Money Saving Mom's Budget.

Written by well-known moneysavingmom blogger, homeschool graduate, and homeschooling mom, The Money Saving Mom's Budget is a comprehensive step-by-step plan to take you from financial mess to financial success. In a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet, this book's message is direly needed and is already radically changing budgets - and lives!

In this straightforward book, you'll learn:

How to set big goals and break them down into bite-sized pieces.

How to prioritize your time and life in order to live intentionally.

How to streamline your home and life in order to have breathing room to work toward your financial goals.

How to go from no budget at all to a full-fledged, realistic, written budget by following a simple three-step plan.

How to make a cash envelope system work for you.

How to cut your grocery bill in half (including 25 ways to save money without using coupons!).

How to save big on restaurants, travel, clothing, utility bills, prescription glasses, gym memberships, and much more.

And finally, how to cultivate contentment, embrace today, and live a rich and full life, no matter your income.

Purchase Your Copy Today!

The Money Saving Mom's Budget is available to order online from Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com. It will also be on shelves in bookstores across the country tomorrow (January 10, 2012). Stop by your local Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million to pick up a copy.

Prefer ebooks?

You can download the Kindle version or Nook version.

"For this mama of six, driving a 14 yr. old vehicle, endeavoring to live frugally and to live generously, this book not only offers fresh inspiration, it offers a practical, creative plan to make your life priorities - the reality of your life. And her last chapter on contentment? Standing ovation!"

- Ann Voskamp, author of the New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts



No matter your level of thriftiness or how much or little you make, you'll find help, hope, and inspiration in the pages of The Money Saving Mom's Budget.



Your Purchase Is Helping to Save Lives

All of the author's profits from this book's sales are going to fund a Child Survival Program in the Dominican Republic through Compassion International. This Program helps to feed, clothe, provide proper nutrition and medical care, and share Christ with mothers and young children who are at risk of survival.

So what are you waiting for?

Purchase your copy of The Money Saving Mom's Budget today and you'll not only learn now to transform your own financial situation, but you'll also be helping make a direct impact in the lives of over 160 women and children in the DR who are living in poverty."


Also in  a blog I came across a free printable  http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/, which looks like fun.

A high school friend of mine, Laura Sigad, who now resides in Israel is working on a wonderful research project. Please check out the web site to learn more about how her research is working to help immigrants, poverty stricken and children who are abused and so much more! The Center For The Study of Society. Wow I am proud to know a woman who is working to make such positive change!

Creative & Talented

I have another high school friend who is an inspirational woman as well. She
is doing a blog and selling beautiful shirts and accessories. Please check out her blog and web site:
http://www.nelesc.etsy.com/
http://nelesc.blogspot.com/

I am blessed that god has put so many wonderful creative and talented women in my life so I would like to share some of what they are doing in hopes that it inspires us to reach out, connect, and motivates us to pursue and perhaps activate some of our talents and creativity.

One of my besties, Lisa Leopold has her business called Goodie Bites:
http://www.goodiebites.com/


Then there is a neigbor of mine making earrings and other fun items, check out her site:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SevenSisterStars
 
Speaking of creative and talented I still am in awe of the work of Joel Sartore, who I mentioned in my blog posted yesterday. I bought his book called RARE last night for my husband as a birthday gift. Joel is a National Geographic photographer working on an incredible project to document endangered species in portraits. He is traveling all over to zoos and aquariums and photographing these amzing species. The book is awesome!!! So you should really check it out, and if you are interested in helping the cause: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/visions/field-test/sartore-biodiversity/how-to-help

Health & Concern

My father hasn't been feeling well and is going to see his cardiologist this Friday. I must admit I am scared and ask for your prayers for him. He already has 9 stents (I think that was the current count but there is some debate amongst my family about the number).