Coupon Focused - Grand Junction, Colorado and beyond
Spotlighting the top coupons, deals, and bargains in Grand Junction, Colorado and beyond!
I have lived in Colorado for 3 years and saw my first columbine flower this summer. It is the state flower of Colorado and is also known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine. If you are feeling smart you can call it by its real name, aquilegia saximontana. I had to hike to 10,000 feet to see this rare flower. Have you ever seen one?
P.S. It is illegal to pick a columbine flower on public land.
Did you know that almost every In-N-Out Burger Restaurant has 2 real palm trees out front that form an “X”. They started the crossed palm trees theme in 1972. According to in-n-out.com, “One of founder Harry Snyder’s favorite movies, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, features characters racing to find treasure buried under four palm trees planted to resemble the letter W. Because each In-N-Out store is Harry’s treasure, a tradition of planting crossed palm trees in front of most In-N-Out locations begins.
You can no longer use the excuse of not having money for a gym membership or a personal trainer because you can now workout at home. Jillian Michael’s 30 day shred video is a great workout for beginners and intermediate workouts. Her workout requires some equipment:
There are 30 levels to the 30 Day Shred. The goal is to do 10 days of each of the 3 videos. Watch the videos here:
Have you successfully completed a 30 day workout? We want to hear about it in the comments below.
Have you ever experienced a stomach ache after eating garlic? I took a cooking class in Rome and I learned an interesting fact from my Italian instructor. He said that if you eat the middle green part of garlic that it will make your stomach gurgle and feel unpleasant. So now every time I cook garlic, I always remove the middle sprouting part.
What are your thoughts on sprouting garlic?
Do you need to get in shape? Do you have goals that you have set, but not yet accomplished? SandalsFit.com is a church based study geared to helping you get spiritually, mentally, and physically in shape.
The study lasts a total of 50 days and includes a workbook, a sermon, and a mid-week message. There is even a place for you to track your goals. Thanks to this study I am on my way to more consistent tithing, reading the Bible daily, running 10 miles a week, and am working towards a dream. I hope you will join me on this journey!
This is a FREE Christian based Bible study from Sandals Church in Riverside, California. God has called us to use our bodies as a means of worship and this fitness Bible study will help you achieve that goal.
Mystery shopping is a great way to bring in additional income, receive free products, and get your meals paid for! I have been working as a secret shopper for over two years and absolutely love it! I enjoy the flexibility that it offers. You are able to work once a month or every day. Here are the most frequently asked questions about mystery shopping…
Each job pays on average $7 – $40. There are some restaurant shops that will only reimburse you for your food and there are other shops that will pay a higher commission rate. The highest I have received for one shop was $75, but that is rare.
No. Mystery Shopping is a legitimate way to bring in additional income. You are hired as an independent contractor which means you are responsible for your own taxes, expenses, and you are self-employed. There are mystery shop scams out there, but it is easy to avoid them if you stick to the companies listed on the Mystery Shopping Providers Association (MSPA) website. If a company ever tells you to deposit a larger amount of money into a bank, it is a scam.
It depends on the city you live in. I suggest signing up with multiple companies and you will slowly learn who pays the most and who has the most jobs in your area.
We all love to go on vacation and save money in the process! Have you ever considered using a travel agent? Here are 3 great reasons to use a travel agent to help you book your vacation…
1. Savings - Travel Agents have access to unpublished low fares and many travel incentives. You will pay less and get more! Most travel agencies do not charge a fee for their services.
2. Expertise - Whether you want to experience diverse cultures and learn about their history or if you just want to relax and get away from it all travel agents know exactly where to send you. With a travel agent you have someone who will go to bat for you should the unexpected happen.
3. Convenience - Travel agents can save you hours of scouring the internet to try to find the perfect destination. They have a wealth of travel experience and insider resources at their finger tips. Time is valuable; let them do the hard work for you!
Travel Agent information provided my Wide Open Travel LLC based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Visit them at WideOpenTravel.com.
Today we celebrate the day that Jesus was raised from the dead! It is a day to remember that there is hope for a better life! All you have to do is ask Jesus into your heart and start on a brand new journey!
I sit here and ponder what it must have been like back in Jesus’ day. All those who believed that He was the son of God must have been devastated to learn of His death. That is a lot like life today. When we look at our life from our own eyes everything can seem like it is in chaos and that there is no end in sight. But if you trust in God, you can rest in peace knowing that He can see the bigger picture. Jesus was raised from the dead 3 days later and brought HOPE to the world. We have hope knowing that we will one day live an eternal life with Him.
“Look at the nations and watch–and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5
Over the Christmas Holiday my husband and I stayed a night in Las Vegas. We stayed at a hotel on the Las Vegas strip. Upon check-in we asked if we could be upgraded and to our surprise we were told “YES”. We went from a standard room to a Panorama Suite complete with a hot tub and amazing view. ”Ask and it will be given to you” Matthew 7:7
Today I headed over to Alberton’s and took advantage of the Chicken Breasts buy 1, get 2 free deal. Overall I paid $11.65 for 7 lbs of chicken ($1.66/lb).
There were a total of 9 breasts, meaning each one weighed .75 lbs! That equates out to 12 ounces. The recommended serving size for chicken is only 3 ounces. That means one of these chicken breasts should feed a family of 4.
Cut back your portions and lower your dinner bill, by cutting the chicken breasts into halves or fourths before sticking them in your freezer. When it comes time to cook dinner they will be easier to thaw and you have already done portion control!
