Karen’s Opinion

One of the good things that has come out of our difficult economic situation is that people are more careful of how they spend their money. I find myself watching every news show that has a segment on using coupons and other ways to stretch a dollar. Spring is around the corner and I usually look forward to buying new clothes. This year it will be a bit difficult to purchase new things and I will definitely be cutting back on the amount of items I buy. That is why I am thankful for Sears. I always find items that match my taste at Sears.

Right now, Sears is having a spectacular sale on fall and winter merchandise. They are making room for all the beautiful spring things. Beginning March 20 until March 22nd, Sears is offering an additional 15% off shopping pass on regular, sale and clearance priced apparel, shoes and accessories. That means I can save on my spring wardrobe from the Sears apparel department. I can also plan ahead for next fall and winter! I think it is a good time to replace my winter coat. I was trying to decide how many years I have had it. It is beginning to show its age. Sears is offering 75-80% OFF ORIGINAL PRICES ON FALL & WINTER APPAREL from now till April 18th!

I am thrilled to have discovered that Sears handles my favorite brand of jeans! Now I can get another pair and give my other pair a rest! LOL Do you have a favorite pair of jeans that you wear every day of the week?

Be sure to print out the coupon from Sears and use it at any Sears store, (including Sears.com), during March 20 through the 22nd for big savings. You will find the coupon at http://urlbrief.com/58bff5.

I should ask my mailman what he thinks IZEA stands for. Do you think he wonders why I get green boxes delivered to my house? I should offer him a can of Blu Frog!

Thanks IZEA!

This has been a long week! My husband has been home for the past two days. The job we had scheduled for those days postponed their installation and so the guys worked around the shop (aka our home). I am glad to have those things done but I am in need of my quiet time. The guys like to have noise while they work. I am so glad tomorrow is Friday! Enough whining and on with important issues! Four Foods on Friday!

Here are this week’s four questions.

#1. What’s your favorite green food?
I absolutely love chocolate mint chip ice cream.

#2. Do you eat anything special on St Patrick’s Day?
We usually have corned beef, cabbage and new potatoes.

#3. Do you drink any Irish beverages – tea, coffee, ale, beer, etc?
Nope.

#4. Share a recipe for corned beef.
I like to cook corned beef in the crock pot. I add the little red, new potatoes and cabbage. Cook all day!

I think one of the funniest bonding moments my husband and daughter had was when they discovered they both love beef jerky. LOL When they go on a road trip, that is one of the necessary snacks purchased for the trip. They have become pretty opinionated on their favorites. Jerky in the Teriyaki flavor is at the top of the list as a favorite. They also love hickory smoked, hot, pepper, and barbecue.

Making jerkey is not an easy task. Each slice of seasoned slab meat is individually hung on the smokehouse cart and smoked to perfection. Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering!

I like to chop up the jalapeno cheese jerky strips and add them to my taco salad for a yummy spike in taste.

So, there you have it. The jerky report for today.

A little hunting could get you a lot of luck during St. Patrick’s Day week.

The Big Bag of Luck Giveaway
March 13-23rd, 2009

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