Save $3.00 on Any 2 Revlon Nail Polishes = $1.49 at Target!

March 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Revlon Stormy Night Nail Polish

$3.00/2 – Revlon Nail Color Items, Target Coupon
Available under zip code 90210

I am a big believer in beauty products and here lately, I’ve been almost obsessive about nail polish.  I love to try new colors and techniques.  Because I’m ultra thrifty I love to stock up on nail polish when I can get it at a good price.  Right now Coupons.com has a new coupon to save $3.00 on any two Revlon nail color items! This is a Target store coupon and can be stacked with a manufacturer coupon to get super-affordable nail polish for just $1.49 a bottle!  I’m hoping my Target has the Stormy Night polish pictured above.  Here’s the scenario:

 

Revlon Nail Polish $3.99, Regular Price
Use $3.00/2 – Revlon Nail Color Items, Target Coupon
And use 2 $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic from SS 3/11
$1.49 each when you buy 2

 

Thanks, Totally Target!

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Save $2.50 on Glade Oil Diffuser Starter Kit, Only $4.50 at Target!

March 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Glade Oil Diffuser

$2.50/1 – Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser Starter Kit
Available under zip code 95492

Hurry and print your $2.50 off Glade Expression Oil Diffuser Starter Kit coupon while they last!  I’ve heard rumor that next week Target will have their Glade Oil Diffuser’s on sale for only $7.00 which makes for a killer deal when combined with this HOT coupon.

 

Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser Starter Kit $7.00, On Sale 3/11 – 3/17
Use $2.50/1 – Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser Starter Kit 
$3.50

 

Thanks, The Krazy Coupon Lady!

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New Coupon = Up to 2 FREE toothbrushes at Rite Aid starting 3/18!!!

March 10, 2012 by 1 Comment

REACH

 

I don’t usually post deal posts so early but I am positive this hot coupon is not going to last long!  Print the new $2/2 REACH Toothbrushes coupon available on Coupons.com.  Print it and then hang onto it for the following deal at Rite Aid:

 

Rite Aid Deal (starts March 18, 2012)

 

Buy 2 Reach Total Care Toothbrushes at $2.99 each (the 2 or 3 bundle packs are the same price! and your store may allow these for the UP)
Use $2/2 printable coupon
Spend $3.98 plus tax out of pocket, Get $4 UP Rewards (Limit of 2 UP Rewards)
Score up to 2 Free toothbrushes after coupons and UP Rewards!!!

 

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Walgreens: Deals for the Week of March 11-17, 2012

March 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Walgreens

 

Here are the best Walgreens deals for the Week of March 11-17, 2012.

 

Right Guard Total Defense 5 Body Wash, 13.5 oz $4.49
Buy One Get One Free
Buy 4, Receive $4.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $3.00/2 – Right Guard Total Defense 5 Anti-Perspirant, Deodorant, ,Body Wash No longer available to print
Pay $2.98, Receive $4.00 Register Reward
$1.02 Moneymaker when you buy 4

 

Walgreens TRUEresult Blood Glucose Monitor $14.99
Buy 1, Submit $14.99 Mail in Rebate
Pay $14.99, Submit Mail in Rebate
Free

 

Bayer Low Dose Aspirin, 32 ct $2.99, Regular Price
Buy One Get One 50% off
Use 2 $1.00/1 – Bayer Aspirin Product, 24 ct or larger No longer available to print
And use $1.00/1 Bayer Aspirin, 20 ct or larger from Walgreens March Savings Book (exp 3/31)
$0.25 each when you buy 2

 

Kleenex Facial Tissue, 24, 70 or 100 sheets $0.99
Use $0.55/1 Kleenex Facial Tissue from Discover the Value of a Great Buy Booklet (exp 1/15)
$0.44

 

Irish Spring Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.7 or 3 oz, Body Wash 15 or 18 oz. 2/$6.00 or $3.99 for 1
Buy 2, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $1.00/1 Irish Spring Deodorant from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $0.50/1 Irish Spring Bar Pack, 3 pk.+ or Body Wash, excluding 2.5 oz from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Pay $4.00, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
$0.50 each when you buy 2


Crest Toothpaste, 6.4 oz, Oral-B Indicator Toothbrush 2/$4.00 or $2.49 for 1
Buy 2, Receive $1.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz. or larger from product package (exp 6/30)
Or $1.00/1 Crest Toothpaste, 4 oz. or larger or Liquid Gel from PG Have You Tried This Yet? Mailer (exp 4/30)
Pay $2.00, Receive $1.00 Register Reward
$0.50 each when you buy 2

 

Colgate Total, MaxFresh or MaxWhite Toothbrush 2/$5.00 or $3.49 for 1
Buy 2, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $0.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excludes Plus and Extra Clean from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
Or $0.35/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excludes Plus and Extra Clean from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
Or $0.50/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush from Publix, The Flu Is Ready, Are You? (exp 3/31)
Pay $3.50, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
$0.75 each when you buy 2

 

Buy 6 Easter M&M’s, 9.9 to 12.6 oz. $3.00
Use 3 $1.50/2 M&M’s Chocolate Candies from RP 2/12 (exp 3/25)
Pay $13.50, Receive $5.00 Register Reward
$1.42 each when you buy 6

 

Colgate Pro-Relief, Optic While or Total Advanced Toothpaste, 4 or 5.8 oz., 360 Surround or Optic White Toothbrush 2/$8.00 or $4.29 for 1
Buy 2, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
Use 2 $1.00/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro Relief, 4 oz. + from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $1.00/1 Colgate 360 Optic White Toothbrush from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $0.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excludes Plus and Extra Clean from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
Or $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
Or $0.35/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush, excludes Plus and Extra Clean from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
Or $1.00/1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste from Kroger Black History Month Home Mailer (exp 4/15)
Or $0.50/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush from Publix, The Flu Is Ready, Are You? (exp 3/31)
Or $0.75/1 – Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush
Pay $6.00, Receive $3.00 Register Reward
$1.50 each when you buy 2

 

Advil Congestion Relief, 10 ct. $4.99
Use $3.00/1 Advil Congestion Relief, Advil Cold & Sinus or Advil Allergy Sinus Product from RP 2/19 (exp 5/6)
Or $2.00/1 Advil Congestion Relief, Cold & Sinus or Allergy Sinus Product from RP 2/19 (exp 5/6)
Or $1.00/1 – Advil Congestive Relief Product
Or $1.00/1 Advil, Dimetapp, or Robitussin Congestion Relief Item from RP 1/29 (exp 3/31)
$1.99

 

Dial Lotion, 21 oz., Body Wash for Men, 6.8 or 16 oz. $4.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use $1.00/1 Dial Lotion from RP 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $2.00/2 – Dial or Dial for Men Body Washes, 12oz or Larger
Or $1.00/2 Dial Body Wash from RP 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Or $1.00/1 Dial Lotion from RP 2/19 (exp 3/11)
Pay $3.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
$1.99

 

Schick Disposable Razors, Quattro, 3 pack, Xtreme 3, 4 pack, Slim Twin, 12 pack, excludes 8 pack $6.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
Use $3.00/1 Schick ST2 or Slim Twin, 12 ct. from product package (exp 5/1)
Or $3.00/2 Schick Disposable Razor Pack, excludes 2 ct. from SS 3/11 (exp 4/22)
Or $1.00/1 Schick Disposable Razor Pack, excludes 2 ct. from SS 3/11 (exp 4/22)
Pay $3.99, Receive $2.00 Register Reward
$1.99

 

Garinier Nutrisse or HerbaShine Hair Color $4.99
Use $3.00/1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme from RP 3/4 (exp 4/15)
Or $2.00/1 Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Foam from RP 3/4 (exp 5/4)
Or $2.00/1 Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Color Creme from RP 2/5 (exp 4/5)
$1.99

 

Schick Hydro Razor or Razor System $9.99
Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Register Reward
Use $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Power Select from SS 2/26 (exp 4/8)
or $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill from SS 2/26 (exp 4/8)
Or $2.00/1 Schick Hydro Razor from SS 2/12 (exp 3/25) or 2/26 (exp 4/8)
Or $1.00/1 – Schick Hydro Razor
Or $1.00/1 – Schick Hydro Razor
Pay $5.99, Receive $4.00 Register Reward
$1.99

 

Buy 4 Planters Cocktail Peanuts, 16 oz $5.49
Pay $21.96, Receive $10.00 Register Reward
$2.99 each when you buy 4

 

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CVS: Deals for the Week of March 11-17, 2012

March 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

CVS

Here are the best CVS deals for the Week of March 11-17, 2012.

 

Zyrtec 24 Hour Tablets, 5 ct $5.99
Buy 1, Receive $5.99 Extra Bucks, Limit 1
Use $2.00/1 – Zyrtec Product (excludes trial sizes)
Pay $3.99, Receive $5.99 Extra Bucks (if your store doesn’t consider the 5ct a trial size)
$2.00 Moneymaker!!!

 

PediaCare Liquid, 4 oz or Infant Drops, 2 oz $5.99
Buy 1, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1
Use $1.00/1 – PediaCare Product No longer available to print!
or $1.00/1 PediaCare Product from SS 10/9 (exp 3/31)
Pay $4.99, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
Free!

 

Irish Spring Body Wash, 15-18 oz, Bar Soap, 6 pk or Deodorant, 2.7-3 oz $3.50
Buy 2, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1
Use 2 $1.00/1 Irish Spring Deodorant from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
or $0.50/1 Irish Spring 3pk+ Bar Pack or Body Wash excluding 2.5oz from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Pay $5.00, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
$0.50 each when you buy 2

 

Reach or Listerine Advanced Total Care, 500 ml, Reach Brush or Floss, 30 yds $3.69
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 2
Use $1.00/1 Reach Floss product, no more than 4 coupons (of any kind) for the same product in the same transaction from RP 3/4 (exp 5/31)
or $1.00/1 Reach Toothbrush, excluding Reach Crystal Clean toothbrushes, no more than 4 coupons (of any kind) for the same product in the same transaction from RP 3/4 (exp 5/31)
or $2.00/2 – Reach Toothbrushes, 1ct, Not Applicable on Reach Crystal Clean Toothbrushes
or $1.00/1 Listerine Smart rinse or Agent Blue Tinting Pre-Brush rinse, or Reach Kids Toothbrush, 500ml
Pay $2.69, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
$0.69

 

Buy 2 Centrum ProNutrients Omega 3 Minigels 50 ct or Fruit & Veggie Minitabs 50 ct $12.49, Online Price
Buy 4 Nature Made Folic Acid 400 Mcg Tablets 250 ct $5.99, Online Price
Use 2 $5.00/1 Centrum ProNutrients Supplement from RP 2/19 (exp 3/17)
And use 2 $3.00/2 Nature Made products from SS 2/26 (exp 3/31)
Pay $14.72, Receive $10.00 CVS Cash Card
$0.79 each when you buy 6

 

Buy 3 Clorox Bleach, 96 oz $2.00
Buy 3 Clorox Clean-Up, 32 oz $3.00
Use 3 $0.50/1 – Clorox Liquid Bleach, 82oz or Larger
And use 3 $1.00/1 – Clorox Clean-Up
Pay $10.50, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
$0.92 each when you buy 6

 

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, 4 oz $3.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 2
Use $1.00/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4.0 oz or larger from SS 2/26 (exp 3/17)
or $1.00/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-relief, 4 oz or larger from SS 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Pay $2.99, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
$0.99

 

Buy 3 Maybelline Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm $3.99, Online Price
Use 3 $2.00/1 Maybelline New York Super Stay 14hr Lipstick or Lip product from RP 2/5 (exp 4/5)
Pay $5.97, Receive $3.00 Extra Bucks
$0.99 each when you buy 3

 

Dentyne, Stride or Trident Gum, 3 pk $2.00
Use $1.00/1 Dentyne Gum multipacks or bottle from SS 3/4 (exp 5/31)
$1.00

 

Buy 5 Purina Cat Chow, Dog Chow, Beneful, 2.5-4.4 lbs $4.50

Spend $20.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1 
Use 5 $2.50/1 Purina Beneful Dog Food, 3.5 lb or 7lb bag from RP 2/19 (exp 3/25)
Pay $10.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
$1.00 each when you buy 5 

All Ricola Drops $1.99
Use $0.75/1 Ricola Dual Action product from SS 1/1 (exp 3/30)
or $1.00/2 Ricola products from SS 1/1 (exp 3/30)
$1.24

 

Purex UltraPacks, 18 ct $2.49
Limit 4
Use $1.00/1 Purex UltraPacks Detergent, excludes trial sizes from RP 3/11 (exp 4/21)
$1.49

 

Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Heel Liners $6.49, Online Price
Buy 1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Heal Cushions $8.79, Online Price
Use 2 $3.00.1 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Insoles or Fast Flats from SS 3/4 (exp 5/4)
Use 1 $3.00/1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Insoles from SS 3/4 (exp 5/4)
Pay $12.77, Receive $8.00 Extra Bucks
$1.59 each when you buy 3

 

Coke Cans 12 oz, 12 pack, Selected Varieties $3.00
Buy 5, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1
Use 2 $1.00/2 – Diet Coke,  12 packs, CVS Store Coupon
Pay $13.00, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
$1.60 each when you buy 5

 

Ultra Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent, 25-33 loads $2.49
Use $0.50/1 Purex Liquid Detergent from RP 3/11 (exp 4/21)
$1.99

 

Dial Nutriskin or Dial for Men Speed Foam Lotion, 21 oz or Body Wash, 6.8oz $4.99
Buy 1, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks, Limit 1
Use $1.00/1 Dial Lotion 12 oz from RP 3/11 (exp 3/31)
or $1.00/2 Dial Body Washes 12oz+ from RP 3/11 (exp 3/31)
Pay $3.99, Receive $2.00 Extra Bucks
$1.99

 

Schick Hydro 5 Power Select or Hydro Silk Razor, 1 ct $9.99
Buy 1, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks, No Limit
Use $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Power Select from SS 2/26 (exp 4/8)
or $4.00/1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor or Refill from SS 2/26 (exp 4/8)
or $2.00/1 Schick Hydro Razor from SS 2/26 (exp 4/8)
or $2.00/1 Schick Hydro Razor from SS 2/12 (exp 3/25)
or $1.00/1 – Schick Hydro Razor
or $1.00/1 – Schick Hydro Razor
Pay $5.99, Receive $4.00 Extra Bucks
$1.99

 

Buy 3 L’Oreal Colour Riche Nail Color $4.99
Use 3 $1.00/1 Loreal Paris Nail Product from RP 1/29 (exp 3/25)
Pay $11.97, Receive $5.00 Extra Bucks
$2.32 each when you buy 3


All L’Oreal Sublime Mousse, Root Rescue or Healthy Look Hair Color $6.00
Use $5.00/2 Loreal Paris Hair Color Products from RP 2/19 (exp 4/1)
or $2.00/1 Loreal Paris Hair Color Product from RP 2/19 (exp 4/1)
$3.50 each when you buy 2

Buy 3 Pampers Jumbo Packs $9.50
Buy 1 Pampers Wipes, 60-64 ct $3.00
Use 3 $1.50/1 – Pampers Cruisers or Baby Dry Diapers, Excludes Trial/Travel Size
or $1.50/1 – Pampers Swaddlers or Swaddlers Sensitive Diapers, Excludes Trial/Travel Size
And use 1 $0.75/1 – Pampers Wipes, 60ct or Larger
Pay $26.25, Receive $10.00 Extra Bucks
$5.42 each when you buy 3
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Chef Boyardee: Think Outside Of The Can

March 9, 2012 by 3 Comments

Chef Boyardee

As a kid I LOVED Chef Boyardee.  I loved their pizza (still do!) and occasionally I got their ravioli as a special treat for dinner.  Even though I now have kids of my own I still enjoy their food.  As a busy mom, who likes simple, healthy meals I was excited when when Mom Central asked me to be a part of their latest Chef Boyardee campaign.

 

They sent me a huge box full of items to help me prepare a Chef Boyardee party.  It included a a bunch of colorful nesting mixing bowls, a Curious Chef measure and prep kit, Le Creuset bakeware, Chef Boyardee coupons and some fun Chef Boyardee brand goodies (matching aprons, a chef’s hat, & notepads).  We had just about all we needed for a great dinner party!

 

 

 

Chef Boyardee Recipe

 In one dish we made the Ravioli Lasagna.

 

 

Chef Boyardee

In the other we made my own creation.  It was Chef Boyardee’s Beefaroni covered with my favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe.  It was yummy!

 

I have to say that I love Chef Boyardee recipes because they are so simple to make!  Both recipes were a huge hit with everyone who was over that night and I know my family can’t wait to try some of the other Chef Boyardee recipes.

 

Enter to Win FREE Groceries for a Year!  Here’s how:

 

Enter the Make it Boyardeelicious Recipe Contest on the Chef Boyardee Facebook page for a chance to win a grand prize of free groceries for a year.

 

Now through March 11, 2012, submit an original recipe that uses Chef Boyardee as an ingredient (anything your mind can dream up!), upload a photo of your recipe, and about share why your family loves it.  Each week there will be a winner chosen based on creativity, all-family appeal, ease of preparation, and palatable appeal by an expert of panel judges.Those winners will get $500 as well $75 in Chef Boyardee coupons. If you don’t win one week,  you can re-enter again the next week.  At the end of the promotion one of the 10 weekly winners will win the GRAND prize – free groceries for a year! I don’t know about you, but I would LOVE to win free groceries for a year!!!!  The winner will be chosen based on taste points and votes.

 

The voting period lasts March 26-April 8, 2012. Don’t forget to check back to vote because voters get entered into a daily sweepstakes for the chance to win $100. 

 

For more information, visit www.chefboyardee.com. You can also find Chef Boyardee on Facebook. {Don’t forget to follow Embracing Beauty on Facebook too!}

 

“I wrote this review while participating in a In Home Party campaign by Mom Central Consulting  on behalf of Chef Boyardee and received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

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United/Market Street/Amigos Deals of the Week, March 7-13

March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment

United Market Street Amigos

Here are the best deals at United, Market Street, and Amigos stores this week, with thanks to Amanda from ABCZooHome for her help with compiling these.

Yoplait Greek yogurt – $.87
Buy 2 and use $.50/2 Yoplait Greek yogurt from 1/22 Smartsource or 2/5 GM inserts – OR – Buy 5 and use $1.50/5 Yoplait Greek yogurt from 1/22 Smartsource insert.
As low as $.57 each after coupon
United and Market Street West Texas locations
Mach 3 disposable razors, 3-4 ct. – $5.96
Buy 1 and use $2/1 Gillette Mach 3, Sensor 3, or Custom Plus 3 disposables from 3/4 P&G insert.
$3.96 after coupon
United and all Market Street locations
Zyrtec, 30 ct. – $15.00
Buy 1 and use $5/1 Zyrtec product from 3/4 Red Plum insert or $4/1 Zyrtec product printable.
As low as $10.00 after coupon
United and all Market Street locations
Pepsi, various types, 12 pk. cans – $3.97
Buy 2 and use $2/2 Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Mt. Dew, or Sierra Mist multi-packs from 2/26 Pepsi Moments insert.
$2.97 each after coupon
Amigos locations
Meal Deal – Breakfast
Buy Smokehouse Ranch bacon, 24 oz.
Get 1 Pan-Kits pancake mix and 1 Food Club syrup free.
All locations 3/7-20

See the full list of deals for United, Market Street, and Amigos Supermarkets here.

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Ask the Readers: Ideas for saving with teens?

March 7, 2012 by 1 Comment

Today’s question is from Lisa:

 

I am very interested in ways to save money. I have two teens one is a boy who is eatting me out of house and home. The other is a” DIVA” in the making who only uses a towel once, washes a load of clothes almost every day. I need help and fast.

 

What advice do you have for Lisa? Looking back at your own life, what financial moves would you have made differently when you you had teens at home? What did you do right? How can Lisa go from worrying about money to saving more and feeling confident about her future?

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Crazy North Carolina Weather

March 6, 2012 by 1 Comment

In February, it can be 75 degrees & pouring sunshine.  The next night, it is snowing.

 

So far March has brought an 85 degree day, a 32 degree day, and a tornado driven hail storm.

 

Even though it’s cold out today I am glad for the sunshine.

 

North Carolina Hail

 

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Peace

March 6, 2012 by 3 Comments

Clouds

 

Today I’m pleased to share with you a guest post from one of my very dear friends, Jessica.  I trust this will be a blessing to you as it was to me.

 

Peace. What a lovely word. Take a deeeeeeep breath and just sit there for a moment and imagine what it would feel like to have complete and total peace…not to be in a rush…not to have regrets…to just sit there, and be…. and to be at rest, both physically, and deep in your soul.

 

I don’t know about you, but much to my shame, my life is not usually categorized by that word. This year, I decided to take a challenge given by Ashley on EmbracingBeauty.com, and come up with a theme word for 2012. My theme word is peace. While it’s still early on in my journey, I’d like to share a small portion of what God has been showing me.

 

I used to believe that if only I could get caught up on all the housework, and learn to play the piano, and organize all my pictures, and lose weight, and start extreme couponing , and memorize 1000 bible verses, and…and…and…(you fill in the rest of the blanks) and basically all life’s circumstances would cooperate with me and go the way they are SUPPOSED to, I would be at peace. Maybe you’ve thought the same thing. As I’m sure you’ve found out, life just doesn’t work that way. Unexpected company arrives, and always on that day that you’re way behind on housework and decided not to take off your pjs until noon. A slow moving utility truck pulls out in front of you, and of course it’s when you’re running really, really late. A neighbor’s dog gets in the trash and it ends up from one end of your yard to the other…and inevitably when it’s pouring the rain. So should we just forfeit the hope of peace altogether? How can a girl have peace when things don’t go her way?

 

There is a verse that flashes in my mind multiple times a day that answers this question very simply: Isaiah 26:3. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.”

 

Wow.

 

Not, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose house is sparkling clean.” Or “…whose children obey without whining.” or “…who’s got it all together.” No, instead the verse says God will keep me in perfect peace, if I keep my mind on Him because I trust in Him.

 

Too often I get caught up in worrying about things that won’t matter at all after today, let alone in eternity. I’ve discovered that if my perspective on life’s interruptions has God at the center, then company seeing a pile of dirty clothes or crumbs on the counter doesn’t really matter so much.  Perspective makes all the difference.

 

Today, I challenge you to pay attention to your “peace level.” How do you react when things don’t go your way? Are you constantly uptight? Do your husband and children dread being around you after a long day? Do you believe that if you could just “get it together,” you’d be able to have peace?  If so, remember that life will never be predictable. Never. So basing your peace on circumstances will end in a lot of unnecessary stress and frustration.

 

Instead of falling apart when the unexpected happens, look at those interruptions as from the Lord. Instead of focusing on the fact that you look terrible or your house is a mess when that unexpected company shows up, change your focus to what their needs might be. Maybe the Lord sent them to you today so you could encourage them or even witness to them. Use those extra minutes behind that slow truck to praise the Lord that you have a vehicle to drive and the ability to drive it, and maybe even say a prayer for the driver of the truck in front of you. Make a game of picking up the trash with your kids in the rain, then go puddle-jumping with them. Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% what we make of it. Make a choice today to cast all of your cares on the Lord, “…for He careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7b).

 

This quote does a good job at summarizing what a woman of peace looks like:

 

“A woman of true beauty is a woman who in the depths of her soul is at rest, trusting God because she has come to know him to be worthy of her trust. She exudes a sense of calm, a sense of rest, and invites those around her to rest as well. She speaks comfort; she knows that we live a world at war, that we have a vicious enemy, and our journey is through a broken world. But she also knows that because of God all is well, that all will be well…In her presence, we can release the tension and pressure that so often grip our hearts…” from Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge

 

Lord, starting today, teach me to be this kind of woman.

 

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