http://divinelydesigned.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Mary M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:02:25 GMT 2010-01-05T06:02:25Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883933 I'm pretty pleased to have saved 36% on my Kroger trip this week. We didn't need much, and I didn't have coupons for a couple of the items, but overall, not a bad trip! I matched several of the 10-Item . . . Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:28:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883933 Mary M. 2009-11-04T02:28:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883316 OFFERED BY PUBLISHED AUTHOR LINK & WILLIAMSBURG CHRISTIAN RETREAT CENTER JOANNE LIGGAN, EVENT COORDINATOR An event for Christians who write, not necessarily writers who write Christian material. . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:16:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883316 Mary M. 2009-11-03T19:16:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881253 Please stop by to read my interview by Katrina Robinson, Richmond Books Examiner, as part of her Reading Religiously series! She interviews me about my book, Woman At The Well. I'm holding a drawing . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:46:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881253 Mary M. 2009-11-02T12:46:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860868 It's been a busy month, and it's not over yet! Here's what going on in my little part of the writing world: CLICK HERE to view my upcoming interviews and book signing/sales and the full story of . . . Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:38:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977860868 Mary M. 2009-10-20T01:38:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815405 A Silver Diner opened a few months near our home and we really enjoy eating there! You begin earning rewards as soon as you sign up for Silver Diner's "Blue Plate Club" card. You can't sign up on line, . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:47:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815405 Mary M. 2009-09-16T23:47:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815376 I've just posted part 1 of a 2 part series on Coupon tips and techniques and have shared some great links at examiner.com Stop by Richmond Frugal Family to find out how to coupon like a pro and to . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815376 Mary M. 2009-09-16T23:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815360 Let's Go Krogering - Week #3 I was feeling under the weather this evening so my wonderful husband made a quick Kroger run by himself. He did very well, too! His overall savings = 46%! We didn't . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:16:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977815360 Mary M. 2009-09-16T23:16:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800679 Drum roll, please!  On August 23, I made my official debut as the Richmond Frugal Family Examiner at examiner.com! I'm very excited because I combine two of my passions to help others in some very . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:47:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800679 Mary M. 2009-09-05T11:47:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780049 I hope you all will feel free to stop by my blog, Divinely Designed to see the beautiful photo and message I've shared as part of the meme, Word-Filled Wednesday.  Feel free to visit Christy at . . . Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:15:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977780049 Mary M. 2009-08-19T18:15:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765694 One site where I applied for a writing job, the publishers wanted applicants to do a bio in rhyme - 60 words or less. Here's mine: Wise beyond her years even at the tender age of four, Now 52, . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:45:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765694 Mary M. 2009-08-07T00:45:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596789  Yes, I finally published Woman At The Well ! It a book of original poetry and devotions and has been very well received! Since I have received encouragement and support over the past couple of . . . Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:24:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977596789 Mary M. 2009-02-16T22:24:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573809 This week when I received my grocery store flyers it was tough to decide whether to go to Kroger or Food Lion. Both stores had a lot to offer in terms of savings and we also like the fact that we can . . . Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:25:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977573809 Mary M. 2009-01-24T23:25:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542068 It's almost Christmas! Admit it, gentlemen: you hate to shop and even if you liked to shop, you wouldn't even know where to begin to select the perfect gift for that special woman in your life. . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:33:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542068 Mary M. 2008-12-22T00:33:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539630 You don't have to deprive yourself of the the magazines, movies, books and products you enjoy just because you have had to tighten your budget! Read free magazines - Magazines on just about every . . . Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:22:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977539630 Mary M. 2008-12-19T03:22:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536545 I consider frugality an art form and a religious conviction. My upbringing included the adage, "Anything worth doing is worth doing well." Recycling and reusing just about everything was learned . . . Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:38:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977536545 Mary M. 2008-12-16T02:38:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528998 I came across these three Gather articles tonight when I was trying to get some ideas for shopping on a basically non-existent Christmas gift budget:   Christmas Shopping Ideas for the Busy . . . Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:10:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528998 Mary M. 2008-12-08T03:10:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521176 Last night while I was fooling around . . . oh, um,  I mean productively searching for widgets to put on my blogs to make them interesting and inviting . . . I came across a blog post on blogcatalog.com . . . Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:38:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977521176 Mary M. 2008-12-08T02:38:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520693 I have missed Gathering and especially have missed all my Gather friends over the past several weeks! I’ve checked in from time to time to try to keep up with everyone, but I haven’t had the opportunity . . . Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:41:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520693 Mary M. 2008-11-29T02:41:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520632 This year we are not able to donate as much monetarily or in terms of Angel Tree or other charitable organizations. So when I found out about this project, I was excited because it means our family can . . . Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:49:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977520632 Mary M. 2008-11-29T01:49:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486989 CVS 1st transaction : 1Quatro razor Kit - $9.99 1 quatro razor     $2.99-free(coupon for b1g1-these were the only 2 left in the store!)  earned $3 Extra Bucks, rec'd . . . Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:18:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486989 Mary M. 2008-10-24T00:18:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977484869 This past Sunday my husband and I took a quick day trip to visit our son who is in school near Staunton, which is south west of Richmond. The scenery was pretty, but the leaves have obviously not peaked . . . Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:38:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977484869 Mary M. 2008-10-21T22:38:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977484406 My daughter fixed this for dinner the last time she and her husband visited. It was absolutely delicious! (In fact were glad there were only FOUR of us to share this!) Easier than lasagna, it's just . . . Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:40:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977484406 Mary M. 2008-10-21T14:40:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483600 Since there was so much interest in my last post, I thought I'd go ahead and do a 4-month list (this time around I included another source). From The Book of Secrets: December . . . Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:30:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977483600 Mary M. 2008-10-20T19:30:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482879 I found this in The Book of Secrets . Here's a month-by-month schedule for dedicated bargain hunters.According to this book, October and November are the best times to buy: October   . . . Mon, 20 Oct 2008 01:16:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977482879 Mary M. 2008-10-20T01:16:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475501 To say that our family loves music is an understatement! Each of the four of us have eclectic tastes and are always interested a new group or a new release. While we each have different tastes, we . . . Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:45:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475501 Mary M. 2008-10-12T19:45:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449987 I want to let you know about a new project I've started! Two weeks agao I published the first edition of my Divinely Designed newsletter! It turned out beautifully and I'm so excited! I used . . . Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:55:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977449987 Mary M. 2008-10-05T13:55:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445982 I maintain two personal blogs at the moment. Both are in response to God working in my life in various ways.  One of the tasks God gives us is to be disciples to the world, so . . . One site, . . . Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:30:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977445982 Mary M. 2008-09-11T12:30:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435869 Can someone tell me why I may not have received credit for the many, many, many pictures I've posted over the past couple of day? I have rechecked and I included summerpics as my tag. Help!!!! . . . Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:27:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977435869 Mary M. 2008-09-01T11:27:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423815 This information is not strictly for Christian writers, though that was the audience. This is excellent, solid advice from two successful entrepreneurial women who were generous enough to share . . . Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:44:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423815 Mary M. 2008-08-18T00:44:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423298 I watched both candidates on the CNN broadcast from Saddleback Church. If you watched, did your opinion of the candidates change? If so, why?   Honestly, I was surprised with how impressed . . . Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:28:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977423298 Mary M. 2008-08-17T03:28:03Z