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!

You may have noticed a lack of posts during the last week; that is because I have been on vacation.  My husband and I have been saving for the last few months and were able to finally afford a Southern Caribbean cruise!  It was great to have some relaxing time off but now it is back to reality and my normal routine of posts.

While we were stopped over in Puerto Rico I was able to stop by a grocery store and snag some Spanish Coupons.  ¡Me encanta cupones!

2012 is here! I am excited to bring you the best coupons & deals all year long! My goal is to help you save money on groceries, restaurants, apparel, movies, and the other items you purchase every day.

If you are new to CouponFocused.com then I recommend starting with these popular articles:

• How to Save 50% off your grocery bill
• Organize your Coupons
• 3 Must Have Grocery & Coupon Apps

Or learn 49 Random Facts about Me (Eve Roberts), the blogger here at CouponFocused.com.

Happy Monday! Is is starting off as a slow day in the coupon & deal world, but as soon as awesome deals come I will let you know about them.

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