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I am a stay at home mom with four wonderful kids. I have been married for over 10 years to my best friend. I am head over heels in love with him. He always supports my crazy "thrifty adventures". We have a lot of fun together.
I was raised on a small dairy farm. Where I learned very young, the value of hard work and how to be thrifty in all areas of life. Growing up our meals were made from scratch. Only on special occasion would we get name brand cereal, chips, or any other fancy treats. Now that I am a Mom with my own budget, the basic foods always comes first. I too make most of our meals from scratch and take pride in feeding my family a well balanced healthy diet.
I enjoy seeing how far I can make our budget stretch, and when I take the time to match sales with coupons I am able to get all those "fun & fancy" items that would other wise be out of my budget. Being thrifty has always been a way of life for me, but it has also become a real joy.
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So guess who we called out to our home the other day? AmeriServ (ASI) Heating and Cooling! Why? Well we woke to a cold home. Early that morning the heater was on but just blowing and no flame. Now I am one to try and tinker with things, so I looked it over and read the code light that was flashing. I found the part on the diagram that said had the error, but for the life of me couldn’t figure out what to do at that point – I’m no pro! So I called the Pro’s – ASI Heating and Cooling.
They came right out, diagnosed the issue, fixed it then waited for the furnace to cycle on and then timed the unit to make sure it didn’t cycle right back off. Which on our unit we thought was normal. It never would flash any warning lights, the unit would turn on and then stay on with heat and all for about 5 to 10 mins, then cycle off, even if the temperature was not reached. Then it would be off and then cycle back on. We always thought that our old furnace was normal. It heated the house, kind of, and there were never any codes that displayed so we always assumed that it worked. And we assumed that the reason our house was always cold was that we had poor insulation and old windows that were not up to date energy efficient products. Our house was built back in 1972 with no new updates since we started to renovate.
Our ASI Heating and Cooling repair man made a few check when he saw what was going on, and replaced a part verses replacing the entire unit that a friend, who does heating and cooling, had told us was the probable issue. A simple fix and guess what – we have long lasting heat! Maybe our insulation and windows aren’t as bad as we thought. The heat stays on like a normal heater does, and reaches the room temperature settings and then turns off. And it stays off longer then I could ever imagine, probably like a normal heater!
The house is so warm now! I really thought it was just the insulation of our home. I feel like I have a new home! It’s warmer, we feel more relaxed, and much more cozy. We are just so happy and thankful that our repair man was thorough enough to see something that was wrong even if the furnace thought everything was not ok by not flashing error codes.
So if you need a repair, or need to get a tune up, just to make sure things are fine. or maybe you have a bid on a job or repair from another HVAC (heating and cooling) company and want to feel secure about that should be repaired. AmeriServ actually does FREE second opinion calls. So make sure you call
AmeriServ (ASI) Heating and Cooling
(208) 342-HEAT or (208) 467-COOL
Make sure you visit their Facebook page to stay up to date with any deals or offers they have
Just saw this on FaceBook …. such clever wording too.
So if you are live in the Meridian, Idaho area and LOVE Papa Johns ….
sounds like dinner will be easy & Thrifty tonight,
just call ahead and pick it up. 
 If you are local to the Caldwell area, you may thing about going to support the Mantia family tonight.
Tragically they lost there father/ husband this past month. He and his family were at at CSI home basketball game supporting his Alma mata the weekend before Thanksgiving, when he had a brain aneurysm. They were able to care flight him to St. Al’s. He survived the surgery and was in a coma until he had two major stokes and passed away Wednesday, November 23rd. He just finished his degree last year and started teaching at the Caldwell Freshman Academy this year. His wife, adopt son, and two young daughters survive him. This event is to help them hopefully be able to do something this holiday break do something fun.
Looking for a quick and yummy pizza in the Caldwell area? Stop by Denali pizza and use THIS COUPON for $5 off a $20 order! We love eating there, and their salad, pizza, and their desserts! Good thru 12/4/11
Update*** Denali has extended this coupon till 12/14… all you have to do is tell them you got it from A Thrifty Mom
Franz bakery will choose ten lucky winners and make their lives a little more special this holiday season. You can enter to win one of ten $500 in help.
Go to FranzBakery.com
Nominate a person, family or organization by completely filling out the entry form which includes a 100 word or less essay telling them why they should choose your nominee.
Submit your entries between November 17 and December 9, 2011.
You can also like their Facebook Page, and get special offers and giveaway…. tell them @A Thrifty Mom sent you.
Thanks Brandon
Enter to win a Family 4-Pack to the Nutcracker and Clara’s Tea Party!
Simply email shunt@collegeofidaho.edu with “Nutcracker Prize Pack” in the subject line. The winner will be randomly chosen from among the emails received by November 28, 2011 and will be informed by email. Winner can choose tickets to the morning matinee or evening performance. Good luck!
Eugene Ballet’s Nutcracker
A Holiday Tradition for the whole family!
Tuesday, December 6 7:30 pm
$14,$18, $22 Adults $8, $12, $16 Student/Child
Nutcracker, Jr.
A shorter, 1-hour show perfect for preschoolers!
Tuesday, December 6 10:00 am
Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho Campus
$5 all
Clara’s Tea Party
After the morning performance, or before the evening show, join your favorite characters from the Nutcracker for more fun! Dancing, face painting, tasty treats and hot chocolate bar, crafts, and professional photo opportunities will delight your prince or princess. Holiday/royal attire welcomed and encouraged.
Langroise Lobby, next to Jewett Auditorium, The College of Idaho Campus
$5 all
Pre-order tickets at 459-3405/459-5783 visit www.caldwellfinearts.org for more information
All information provided in this post is under the sole discretion of the Caldwell Fine Arts, A Thrifty Mom.com is only sharing the information. Prize Pack is sponsored and handled by Caldwell Fine Arts solely and is responsible for all handling’s, comments, and rules and regulations.
 We had so much fun helping Papa John’s Boise location get to 2000 Facebook fans. In return Papa John’s Boise stores which are all over the Treasure Valley including Caldwell, have given us 9 (nine) Free one topping large Pizza’s!!!
To enter to win one of nine pizza’s leave a comment on this post saying what your favorite Papa John’s Pizza is.
- Must be carry out
- Ordered online
- For Treasure Valley Locations only
Nine winners will be chosen by random.org and contacted by email. Any entry that is anonymous or with out a valid email contact, or is not from the Treasure Valley, Boise Idaho area will be voided. Sweepstakes ends 11/26/11. For official rules and disclaimer read here
 Calling all Thrifty Moms! Ready to start your holiday shopping and win some great “free stuff?”
Please be our guest at Seasons- A Unique Holiday Boutique, November 10-13, Rockwell Village, 11602 W. Freedom, Nampa. (Off Roosevelt, between Middleton and Midway)
Tell us you heard about Seasons on A Thrifty Mom and receive (5) raffle tickets for over $600 in prizes. You will also receive entrance for (2) into the VIP Shopping Preview Thursday, November 10 and a chance to win an overnight bed and breakfast stay.
Seasons is an upscale holiday boutique featuring hand-crafted local products. Tired of seeing the same old stuff in church basements and school gymnasiums? Plan to join us and experience a fresh take on a not so typical Holiday Craft Show. You won’t be disappointed!
 VIP Preview Shopping, Thursday, November 10, 6-8 pm
Friday, November 11, 12-8 pm
Saturday, November 12, 9 am-6 pm
Sunday, November 13, 11 am-5 pm
 Your romantic relationship isn’t the only thing under your roof that can run hot and then cold. Your furnace system, can, too, if it doesn’t get proper TLC.
With today’s A Thrifty Mom deal from Ameri-Serv, Inc Heating & Cooling, you can keep warm all winter with a complete furnace tune-up and maintenance for only $35 (regularly $79.95).
The factory-trained technicians will perform a complete 21-point checklist for a
preventative service tune-up, a standard filter change, and a complete safety inspection including
carbon monoxide check ($85.00) FREE.
Ameri-Serv, Inc Heating & Cooling is a member of myriad organizations, including the BBB, and has won awards within the community. Now you can skip the heated arguments over who’s hogging all the blankets and enjoy a cool 75% off deal
Complete Furnace Tune-Up and Maintenance with an added special for Carbon Monoxide Check For FREE
All for Only $34.95 – Ask for the A Thrifty Mom Special
A Thrify Mom ~ Special ~ Must Purchased Between Oct 6, 2011 –Oct 31, 2011.
Make sure you call to schedule your service before Oct 31st.
But the service can be any time in November or December.
208- 342-4328
or 208 467-2665
or email tstancliffe (aT) asihvacr (d0T) c0m
Ameri-Serv, Inc Heating and Cooling
The Fine Print
Limit one per person, up to four additional as gifts – Appointments are required and subject to availability – Merchant cancellation/re-scheduling policy of 24 hours applies; voucher subject to forfeiture – Be sure to mention filter size needed for your system; merchant will bring appropriate size if given information ahead of time – Service area includes 30 mile radius of 83713 – Entire value must be used in a single visit – Other conditions apply – PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON October 31, 2012 – Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion – Gratuity are not included
 Let’s hope you are getting yourself and your kidlets ready for the trunk or treat happening TONIGHT from 6pm to 8pm.
For the details on this event go HERE
 Reminders:
The first 300 kids get a FREE trick or treat bag.
Bring your non-perishable food donations for the Idaho Food Bank
(one each person for admission and any others you want to donate)
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