Now eCONEmic Living is SamiCone.com!

I’m pleased to announce that you can now find all the happenings of eCONEmic Living over at SamiCone.com ~ plus so much more!

Now, all my articles, freebies, deals, health facts, Disney insider tips and general family musings can be found all in one site: SamiCone.com

I hope you’ll stop by, say hi & join in the conversation!

New Site – same great deals!

eCONEmic Living has a new website! Please visit us at www.eCONEmicLiving.com for more great freebies, deals, tips and fun!

BOGO Free at Sweet Tomatoes

Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation restaurants are celebrating their 1,000,000 Club Veg members buy offering a BOGO Free adult meal coupon (good through 9/11/09).

Think About It!

Our tagline for Intentional Moms (the ministry I work with) is Think About It. Not only is it a literal challenge to get people thinking about our name, but a bigger challenge for parents to think about what type of legacy they want their children to have and to be intentional about getting them there.

Catherine Hickem wrote a very poignant newsletter this month on this very topic and I know I benefitted from the reminder to think about my parenting instead of simply trying to survive each day! When people ask you how you’re doing, do you typically answer, “Busy!”? If so, then this is a must read for you:

A part of the Intentional Moms! logo is the phrase “Think About It”.  One of our main organizational goals is to get moms thinking about various facets of their motherhood.  Truth be told, I have observed a great lack of thought among today’s moms and it is causing great harm to today’s children and tomorrow’s future… Click HERE to read more.

Watch Sami on Talk of the Town: 9/8

Make sure to catch Sami on Nashville’s Top Rated Talk Show, Talk of the Town, Tuesday, September 8th at 11am CST!

This time she’ll be highlighting Cost-Effective Family Meal Planning. If you don’t live in the Nashville area, check back later Tueday for a video link and a summary of the tips she shared.

Free Chick-fil-A Sandwich – TODAY!

Don’t forget – Wear your favorite sports team’s logo from 10:30am – close TODAY (Labor Day) and get a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich!
(Thanks, Lynn, for the reminder!)

Free waxing

European Wax Centers are offering your first visit for free! Both men and women have the opportunity to select one of their services for free – just click here to see if there is a center in your area!
(First Visit Free – Click on “Women or Men” – Then click on the square you are interested in (Bikini, Eye Brows, Under Arms) Then “View Pricing” the first is Free, can’t beat that!)

Monday’s Menu Plan: September 7

Happy Labor Day!
I know many of you will be celebrating with family at BBQ’s and cookouts – enjoying this holiday that signifies the end of summer. My hubby is working, so while we won’t be eating the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs today, make sure you make enough of whatever you’re creating so that there are leftovers to share or turn into a second meal later in the week.

I’ve linked to a couple recipes for our dinners, but that doesn’t mean that I follow those recipes exactly. For example, I like doing the penne on Sunday with just green beans and I even throw some Feta cheese into my pesto to add another layer of flavor and creaminess. With the chicken rollatini, I like to put sundried tomatoes, feta and spinach inside (can you tell I like Greek food?!). As always, use this plan as an inspiration, not as a boundary.

I’m also realizing that as we’re still getting used to an everyday school schedule, cereal, yogurt, and/or oatmeal are becoming are weekly breakfast staples. However, don’t let that limit your morning creativity! (Plus we’re still stocked on free yogurt from last week!)

If you’re looking for more of my tips and tricks when it comes to Family Menu Planning on a Budget, be sure to turn into Talk of the Town tomorrow (9/8) at 11am CST on Nashville’s NewsChannel 5.

Week of 9/7	BREAKFAST		LUNCH		DINNER
Monday	Cereal & Yogurt		Salami & Cheese sandwiches		Spinach Salad with Strawberries
Tuesday	Fruit Oatmeal		PB&J, apples		Rotisserie Chicken with roasted potatoes & veggies
Wednesday	Cereal & Yogurt		Chicken Noodle soup & crackers		Cheesy Taco Bake with salsa fresca
Thursday	Cheese Toast & berries		Ham & Cheese roll ups, applesauce		Chicken rollatini with sauteed spinach & garlic
Friday	Cereal & Yogurt		BBQ sandwiches with chips		Homemade Pizza & green salad
Saturday	Eggs in a Nest		Sandwiches		Chicken Vegetable Stew over egg noodles
Sunday	Pancakes with PB & Syrup		Nachos		Penne Pesto with Green Beans and garlic bread

*Click HERE to see more of my favorite recipes or get new ideas for your menu plan this week!

Kroger Deals: 9/6-12

There are not a lot of remarkable deals going on at Kroger this week, but they are stilll running the following items in their 10/$10 sale (keep in mind you can buy just one at $1 each instead of buying 10!):
Kroger Sour Cream or Dip
Kroger OJ, half gallon
Kroger Jumbo Biscuits
Country Crock Spread, 10-15 oz
Kroger Frozen Microwave Pizzas
Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns
Banquet Frozen Dinners
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
Frito Lay Value Bags (Lays and Doritos)
Gatorade Sports Drinks
Kroger Can Fruit
Kraft BBQ Sauce
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ  (Great Price!  My favorite is Honey Chipotle)
Kroger Twin Pops, popsicles, 12 ct.

Here’s another potential freebie:
Bounty Paper Towels, 1 roll
– Use $0.25/1 Bounty Paper Towel or Napkins  P&G 8/30
– Use $0.50/1 Bounty Paper Towels SS 6/21
–  Use $1/1 Bounty Paper Towels RP 8/23
Final Price:  As low as FREE

Rite Aid Huggies Deal

I haven’t been to Rite Aid much lately, but I did come across this Huggies Diaper Deal that I thought would be of interest to some of you. (If you want more Rite Aid deals, you can visit Common Sense with Money).
*Remember, SCR = Single Check Rebate (you must submit it at the end of the month and will get a check back)

Huggies Mega Pack Diapers or Training Pants $12.99; Get a $2 SCR wyb one
Use $2/1 Rite Aid Video Values Coupon AND
Use the $1.50 diaper or $2 training pants coupon from the 8/16 SS insert or printable coupons here and here
Pay as low as $6.99 after coupons and SCR