Monday, September 29, 2008
Fireproof Movie Review
Mike & I went to the movie "Fireproof" yesterday with our church small group. First of all, the movie was awesome! Mike & I both loved it! What a great message! I highly recommend it - especially if you're married. LOVED IT! And bring the tissues (I cried, but Mike just said his allergies were bothering him. ??). :)
Now this was also Lily's 1st official time with a babysitter and she had the time of her life. She went over to the home of a couple friends - 4 yr old & 2 yr old girls. She had so much fun with them and the babysitter that she did NOT want to leave. (Isn't she too young to already think her parents are lame?) She was very upset when we took her to the car, but it was obvious that she was also exhausted. She slept really good that night.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Menu Planning Monday 9/29
This says a lot about a person..
Obama voted against the Born Alive Protection Act. See this YouTube clip.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Kroger 9/26
Transaction #1:
2 Glade Flameless Candles ($8.99/ea) $1.99/ea
.....1 - BOGO MC
.....1 - $5/1 MC
2 Glade Gel Warmers ($1.79/ea) $0.90/ea
.....1 - BOGO MC
Total OOP (including tax): $7.08
+ $12.00 in Catalinas toward next purchase
Transaction #2:
2 Cottonelle 4-pk ($0.99/ea) FREE
.....2 - 0.50/1 MC
2 DanActive Drinkable Yogurt (2/$4) $1.00/ea
.....2 - 0.50/1 MC
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Starter Kit ($3.99) FREE
.....1 - Mail in Rebate for full purchase price
1 Activia Yogurt (2/$4) FREE
.....1 - 1/1 Kroger Catalina
.....1 - 0.50/1 MC
1 Duncan Hines Frosting ($1.59) $0.59
.....1 - 0.50/1 MC
2 Trident (not pictured) (0.49/ea) FREE
.....2 - 0.55/1 MC
4 Ball Park Franks (0.99/ea) $0.50/ea
.....2 - 1.00/2 MC
2 Pillsbury Brownie Mix ($1.00/ea) $0.20/ea
.....2 - 0.40/1 MC
8 Old El Paso Shells ($1/ea) $0.50/ea
.....4 - 1.00/2 MC
4 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Packets (0.99/ea) FREE
.....4 - Peelie off OEP shells (free seasoning when you buy 2 Old El Paso shells)
Total before savings: $69.08
Total Savings (sales & coupons): $64.03
(The coupons included $16 of catalinas from today's & earlier this week's Glade products)
Total OOP: $5.05
That's a 93% savings!!
See my other trips this week:
Publix
CVS
Be sure to check out Money Saving Mom
for more super savings!!
2 Glade Flameless Candles ($8.99/ea) $1.99/ea
.....1 - BOGO MC
.....1 - $5/1 MC
2 Glade Gel Warmers ($1.79/ea) $0.90/ea
.....1 - BOGO MC
Total OOP (including tax): $7.08
+ $12.00 in Catalinas toward next purchase
Transaction #2:
2 Cottonelle 4-pk ($0.99/ea) FREE
.....2 - 0.50/1 MC
2 DanActive Drinkable Yogurt (2/$4) $1.00/ea
.....2 - 0.50/1 MC
1 Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber Starter Kit ($3.99) FREE
.....1 - Mail in Rebate for full purchase price
1 Activia Yogurt (2/$4) FREE
.....1 - 1/1 Kroger Catalina
.....1 - 0.50/1 MC
1 Duncan Hines Frosting ($1.59) $0.59
.....1 - 0.50/1 MC
2 Trident (not pictured) (0.49/ea) FREE
.....2 - 0.55/1 MC
4 Ball Park Franks (0.99/ea) $0.50/ea
.....2 - 1.00/2 MC
2 Pillsbury Brownie Mix ($1.00/ea) $0.20/ea
.....2 - 0.40/1 MC
8 Old El Paso Shells ($1/ea) $0.50/ea
.....4 - 1.00/2 MC
4 Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Packets (0.99/ea) FREE
.....4 - Peelie off OEP shells (free seasoning when you buy 2 Old El Paso shells)
Total before savings: $69.08
Total Savings (sales & coupons): $64.03
(The coupons included $16 of catalinas from today's & earlier this week's Glade products)
Total OOP: $5.05
That's a 93% savings!!
See my other trips this week:
Publix
CVS
Be sure to check out Money Saving Mom
for more super savings!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Two very different houses...
House #1 A 20 room mansion (not including 8 bathrooms) heated by natural gas. Add on a pool (and a pool house) and a separate guest house, all heated by gas. In one month this residence consumes more energy than the average American household does in a year. The average bill for electricity and natural gas runs over $2400 per month. In natural gas alone, this property consumes more than 20 times the national average for an American home. This house is not situated in a Norther n or Midwestern 'snow belt' area. It's in the South.
House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every 'green' feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground.
The water (usually 67 degrees F) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Waste water from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape.
HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville , Tennessee ; it is the abode of the 'environmentalist ' Al Gore.
HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford , Texas ; it is the residence of the President of the United States , George W. Bush.
An 'inconvenient truth.'
You can verify it at : http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/house.asp
House #2 Designed by an architecture professor at a leading national university. This house incorporates every 'green' feature current home construction can provide. The house is 4,000 square feet (4 bedrooms) and is nestled on a high prairie in the American southwest. A central closet in the house holds geothermal heat-pumps drawing ground water through pipes sunk 300 feet into the ground.
The water (usually 67 degrees F) heats the house in the winter and cools it in the summer. The system uses no fossil fuels such as oil or natural gas and it consumes one-quarter electricity required for a conventional heating/cooling system. Rainwater from the roof is collected and funneled into a 25,000 gallon underground cistern. Waste water from showers, sinks and toilets goes into underground purifying tanks and then into the cistern. The collected water then irrigates the land surrounding the house. Surrounding flowers and shrubs native to the area enable the property to blend into the surrounding rural landscape.
HOUSE #1 is outside of Nashville , Tennessee ; it is the abode of the 'environmentalist ' Al Gore.
HOUSE #2 is on a ranch near Crawford , Texas ; it is the residence of the President of the United States , George W. Bush.
An 'inconvenient truth.'
You can verify it at : http://www.snopes.com/politics/bush/house.asp
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
My Favorite Things
The Pampered Chef Garlic Press
I've had this press for about 7-8 yrs.
I got it as a gift from my mom who LOVES it too.
She has tried many others & says this one is the best.
It's heavy duty and so easy.
Step 4: Remove skin and toss
It's that easy. I LOVE IT!!
Visit Fiddledeedee to see more My Favorite Things.
It's that easy. I LOVE IT!!
Visit Fiddledeedee to see more My Favorite Things.
Publix 9/22
2 - V8 Splash BOGO = $1.50/ea
..........1 - $1/2 Publix Q
..........1 - $0.50/2 MC
1 - Friendship Cottage Cheese $2.09
(Advantage Buy)
..........1 - $0.50/1 MC
2 - Ground Chuck $1.99/lb
2 - Smuckers Jam 2/$4
..........2 - $0.35/1 MC
2 - 4Grain Eggs $2/1
..........2 - $0.55/1 Publix Q
3 - Dixie 160 ct napkins $$1.50/ea
(Advantage Buy)
..........3 - $0.50/1 MC
6 - Scotties Tissues $0.99/ea
..........2 - $0.50/3 MC
2 - Chinet Crystal Tumblers $1.25/ea
..........2 - $1/1 MC
4 - CoffeeMate Creamer 2/$5
..........4 - $1/1 MC
2 - Vlasic Pickles BOGO = $1.40/ea
..........2 - $1/1 MC
2 - Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt 4 pk 2/$4
(Advantage Buy) FREE
..........2 - $1/1 Publix Q
..........2 - $1/1 MC
2 - Revlon Tools
(Toenail Clipper $2.99 FREE)
(Slant Tweezers $7.39)
..........2 - $2/1 Publix Q
..........2 - $1/1 MC
1 - Publix Spring Water
..........$0.01 Item Basically FREE
Bananas @ $0.64/lb
Total Before Savings = $79.43
Total Savings = $46.09
Total OOP = $33.34
That's 58% off
See Sarah at Fiddledeedee for more Publix Savings!!
CVS 9/22
1 - Nivea Men's Body Wash 4.99
1 - Adidas Deodorant 4.99
1 - Clean & Clear Travel Size 0.99
1 - $2/$10 CVS Q
1 - Nivea Men's Body Wash $1/1 Q
1 - Adidas Deodorant $1/1 Q
1 - Clean & Clear $1/1 Q
Used $5.99 ECBs
Total OOP 0.18
Received $4.99 & $4.00 ECBs
See The "Cent"sible Sawyer for more CVS deals.
And check out Money Saving Mom for more Super Savings.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Lily's Favorite Things 9/22
Lily's favorite thing this week is the Helium Balloon she got for free at Kroger on Sunday. I didn't know this, but they give a free balloon to any child that asks. How nice - something to amuse Lily when I have to take her shopping with me. This might become my favorite thing too. :) Anyway, she loved it!! She carried it around with her all day - she took it upstairs, downstairs, outside, next to her chair during our meals, and even took it on our family walk that evening. I'm not sure how much attention it got today because I was at work, but I'm sure it was not totally forgotten. :)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Poor Little Lizard
Run like there's no tomorrow Mr. Lizard cuz there just might not be.
RUN for your life!
RUN for your life!
Oh man!! He got away - again.
He's a smart little bugger - just like me. He! He!
Menu Planning Monday 9/22
There were 2 meals from last week that we never had - grilled dogs & the chicken with fried rice, so we'll try it again for this week. I'm also already looking forward to our family favorite - BBQ Meatloaf. It's a Paula Deen recipe & to die for!! You must try it. It's soooo good!! YUM! Paula Rocks!
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Friday, September 19, 2008
Organizing
Before
After
This was just a small thing, but it was much needed.
This is on the side of our refrigerator.
I finally took down all the Christmas photo cards & old photos.
This is on the side of our refrigerator.
I finally took down all the Christmas photo cards & old photos.
And of course, I got all the magnetic frames
50-75% off at Target today. :)
50-75% off at Target today. :)
Kroger 9/19
I blew the budget today at Kroger. Not too bad, but Sept. isn't over. I'll give myself some slack because this is my first month trying to keep it so low.
Total before savings: $172.91
Savings (sales & coupons): $104.83
Total after savings: $68.08 (including tax)
That's 61% off
First of all, my Kroger was out of the glade gel warmers that were on such an awesome deal or I would have gotten them too. Oh well.
My Kroger doubles coupons $0.50 and lower.
Items included in "Buy 15 Participating Items with your Kroger Card & get $3 off at checkout." :
8 - Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.59/ea
..........2 - MC (I forget exactly what it was)
9- Campell's Cond. Tomato/Chicken Noodle Soup $0.39/ea
..........2 - $0.40/4 MC
4 - Campell's Harvest Select Soup $2.39/ea
..........2 - 0.50/2 MC
4 - Cheddar Goldfish $1.27/ea
2 - Cottonelle 12 pk $6.49/ea
..........2 - $0.50/1 MC
..........1 - $1.50/1 Catalina
..........1 - $1/1 Catalina
4 - Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pasteries $2.00/ea
..........2 - $1/2 MC
..........1 - $0.50/1 Kroger card Q
Sale Items:
1 - Kroger pizza 2/$7 = $3.50
5 - Cheerios $1.99/ea
..........5 - $1/1 MC
..........1 - $2/5 General Mills Catalina
3 - Airwick Mini Kit 50% off = $4.99
..........1 - $4/1 MC
..........1 - BOGO MC
3 - Revlon Mascara 50% off = $3.49/ea
..........3 - $2/1 MC
2 - Revlon Lipgloss 50% off = $3.99/ea
..........2 - $2/1 MC
1 - Revlon Pencil Sharpener 50% off = $1.50
..........1 - $2/1 MC
1 - Glade Wisp Flameless Candle $9.99
..........1 - $5/1 MC
..........+ $4 Catalina at register
1 - Skim Milk 1 gal. $3.38
2 - Tomatoes (0.65 lb) $0.99/lb = $0.64
1 - Sweet Onion (0.67 lb) $0.99/lb = $0.66
1 - Cucumber 20/$10 = $0.50
2 - Sara Lee Bread BOGO = $2.79/2
Non-sale Items:
1 - Garlic $0.69
Check out my other trips this week:
Publix
And see Money Saving Mom for
Super Savings Saturday.
Total before savings: $172.91
Savings (sales & coupons): $104.83
Total after savings: $68.08 (including tax)
That's 61% off
First of all, my Kroger was out of the glade gel warmers that were on such an awesome deal or I would have gotten them too. Oh well.
My Kroger doubles coupons $0.50 and lower.
Items included in "Buy 15 Participating Items with your Kroger Card & get $3 off at checkout." :
8 - Campbell's Chunky Soup $1.59/ea
..........2 - MC (I forget exactly what it was)
9- Campell's Cond. Tomato/Chicken Noodle Soup $0.39/ea
..........2 - $0.40/4 MC
4 - Campell's Harvest Select Soup $2.39/ea
..........2 - 0.50/2 MC
4 - Cheddar Goldfish $1.27/ea
2 - Cottonelle 12 pk $6.49/ea
..........2 - $0.50/1 MC
..........1 - $1.50/1 Catalina
..........1 - $1/1 Catalina
4 - Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pasteries $2.00/ea
..........2 - $1/2 MC
..........1 - $0.50/1 Kroger card Q
Sale Items:
1 - Kroger pizza 2/$7 = $3.50
5 - Cheerios $1.99/ea
..........5 - $1/1 MC
..........1 - $2/5 General Mills Catalina
3 - Airwick Mini Kit 50% off = $4.99
..........1 - $4/1 MC
..........1 - BOGO MC
3 - Revlon Mascara 50% off = $3.49/ea
..........3 - $2/1 MC
2 - Revlon Lipgloss 50% off = $3.99/ea
..........2 - $2/1 MC
1 - Revlon Pencil Sharpener 50% off = $1.50
..........1 - $2/1 MC
1 - Glade Wisp Flameless Candle $9.99
..........1 - $5/1 MC
..........+ $4 Catalina at register
1 - Skim Milk 1 gal. $3.38
2 - Tomatoes (0.65 lb) $0.99/lb = $0.64
1 - Sweet Onion (0.67 lb) $0.99/lb = $0.66
1 - Cucumber 20/$10 = $0.50
2 - Sara Lee Bread BOGO = $2.79/2
Non-sale Items:
1 - Garlic $0.69
Check out my other trips this week:
Publix
And see Money Saving Mom for
Super Savings Saturday.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Remember When...
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Giveaway
Christina over at Mustard Seeds is giving away a pair of See Kai Run shoes. They are so cute and look really comfortable!! Better check it out soon cuz it ends on Sept. 22nd.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Publix 9/16
Total Before Savings: $48.09
Savings (Sales & Coupons): $39.61
Total after Savings: $8.48 (including tax)
The Breakdown: (my store doubles coupons $0.50 and below)
2 - Fresh Express Salad Mixes BOGO = $2.00/ea
..........1 - $1.50/2 MC
2 - Dannon Danimals BOGO = $1.75/ea
..........2 - $0.50/1 MC
12 - Bird's Eye Frozen Veggie Steamers 50% off = 10 @ $0.89 & 2 @ $1.24
..........4 - $1.00/3 MC
..........6 - $1.00/2 Publix Q
1 - Revlon Emery Boards $1.89 FREE
..........1 - $2.00/1 Publix Q
1 - Revlon Nail Clippers $1.49 FREE
..........1 - $2.00/1 Publix Q
1 - Revlon Tweezers $2.49 FREE
..........1 - $2.00/1 Publix Q
3 - Bananas $0.97/lb = $0.62
Ground Chuck $1.99/lb = $1.87
See FiddleDeeDee for more Publix savings!!
And see Money Saving Mom for
Super Savings Saturday.
Monday, September 15, 2008
My Favorite Things 9/15
OK, this is pretty nerdy, but I really love my phone.
I can so much with it. I keep all my to do lists, shopping lists, appointments, and contact information (including email addresses and addresses) in it. It's also my backup alarm clock, my mp3 player, my CVS calculator, and my work drug reference guide. I also take occasional pictures (when I don't have my regular camera available) and play games (like bejeweled which is way to addicting). I LOVE that it's so easy to text on because it has a mini keyboard - I use that feature A LOT!!!! But, the best thing is that I can also play movies on it. This comes in very handy when my little Lily doesn't want to calm down on the plane - she loves the movie "Barbie Mariposa."
So, there you have it. This is probably one of my all time favorite things right now. I would be lost without it. (And yes, that's a pink case :)
I can so much with it. I keep all my to do lists, shopping lists, appointments, and contact information (including email addresses and addresses) in it. It's also my backup alarm clock, my mp3 player, my CVS calculator, and my work drug reference guide. I also take occasional pictures (when I don't have my regular camera available) and play games (like bejeweled which is way to addicting). I LOVE that it's so easy to text on because it has a mini keyboard - I use that feature A LOT!!!! But, the best thing is that I can also play movies on it. This comes in very handy when my little Lily doesn't want to calm down on the plane - she loves the movie "Barbie Mariposa."
So, there you have it. This is probably one of my all time favorite things right now. I would be lost without it. (And yes, that's a pink case :)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Menu Planning Monday 9/15
There were a couple Dinners from last week that we never made because our schedules changed so I included them again on this week's menu.
Breakfast
Sunday | Eggo's/Cantaloupe |
Monday | Cereal/Peaches |
Tuesday | Eggo's/Smoothies |
Wednesday | Cereal/Juice |
Thursday | Scrambled eggs/Toast |
Friday | Cereal/Juice |
Saturday | Scrambled eggs/Muffins |
Lunch
Sunday | Turkey Sandwiches/Grapes |
Monday | Leftovers |
Tuesday | Chicken Wraps/Cherry Tomatoes |
Wednesday | Ham & Cheese Sandwiches/Cherry Tomatoes |
Thursday | Baked Potatoes w/ broccoli, cheese, bacon bits |
Friday | Grilled Cheese/Cherry Tomatoes |
Saturday | Chicken Salad Sandwiches/Baby Carrots |
Dinner
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Lily's Log Book
It's the perfect size, padded, and has a great elastic band to keep it closed. The only problem (& big one for me) is that's it's NOT acid free and all that. Has anyone seen anything like this, but is of scrapbooking quality? I'd love to switch over to something that will last longer. Anyway...
Page 1 - Her first flight when she was 3 months old to MT. Ahhhh. I usually have the Captain or FO fill in the Date, flight number, destination, miles, and a short note to Lily.
Page 3 - 3rd Flight to TX with Daddy flying
Those are the only pages I've put together so far. I'd like to make flights 1-10 look like these and then do something much simpler after that. It has been a fun project though and I hope we can keep it up. It will be neat to look back at all the places she's been.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Target 9/11
Transaction #1:
2- Luvs diapers (78 ct) - on sale for 15.00/ea
--------2/1 Target Q x2
--------1/1 Manny Q x2
--------$5.00 instant Target gift card at checkout
Total - $9.50/ea (78 diapers in each box = 0.12/diaper)
Transaction #2:
4- Gerber Organic Pears 2-pack (sale - 1.19/ea) - 1/4 Manny Q & 0.50/2 Target Q = 0.82/ea
1 - Huggies Bath Wash (sale 2.79) - 1/1 Manny Q & 2/1 Target Q = FREE
1- Huggies wipes 64 ct (sale 1.99) - 0.50/1 Manny Q & 1/1 Target Q = 0.49/ea
2- Ziplock bags (Travel size) (1.00/ea) - 1/2 Manny Q = 0.50/ea
1- Trident 3-pack (sale - 1.97) - 0.50/1 Target Q = 1.47/ea
1- Super Cute Sweater for myself - Priceless :)
Check out my other trips this week:
Kroger here and here
Publix
CVS
And to see even more deals visit Super Savings Saturday at Money Saving Mom.
Kroger 9/11
I couldn't help myself. I just had to go back to get in on some more Kroger deals. So, this was my second trip this week.
My Kroger doubles coupons up to 0.50.
Items included in "Buy 15 Participating Items with your Kroger Card & get $3 off at checkout." :
4- MultiGrain Cheerios - 1.80/ea - 1/1 Manny Qs x4 = 0.80/ea
3- Cinnamon Toast Crunch - 3.09/ea - 1/3 Manny Q = 2.75/ea
8- Campell's Cond. Tomato/Ckn Noodle Soup- 0.39/ea - $0.40/4 Manny Q x2 = 0.19/ea
6- Campell's Harvest Select Soup - 2.19/ea - 0.50/2 Manny Q x3 = 1.69/ea
6- Chex Mix - 1.09/ea - 1/1 Manny Q x4 & 0.50/1 Manny Q x2 = 0.09/ea
1 - Huggies Snug 'n Dry Jumbo sz 4 - 9.79 - 6/1 Manny Q (got for emailing company about defective diapers) = 3.79 (0.11/diaper)
2- Pillsbury Cresent Rolls - 1.47/ea - 1/1 Manny Q = 0.47/ea
1- Pillsbury Orange Rolls - 1.47/ea - 1/1 Manny Q = 0.47/ea
Other Items:
1- Cottonelle 4 pack (not pictured) - 0.99 - 0.50/1 Manny Q = FREE
4- Hillshire Farms deli meat - 0.99/ea
2- Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Bread - used 2Manny Q (buy 2 Hillshire Farms deli meat & get SL soft & smooth bread FREE) = FREE
2- Softsoap 1.03/ea - 0.35 Manny Q x2 = 0.33/ea
1- Whole Milk - 3.38
1 - Double Sunday Newspaper - 2.34
Total Before Savings: 116.23
Savings (Sales & Coupons): 74.27
Total After Savings: 41.86 (almost 64% off)
Great Coupon Flyer at Publix
I had picked up this flyer last Sunday at Publix and just looked at it today. It's contains some great Mannufacture's coupons - NOT Publix coupons. There are some good ones like:
- $1.oo off Multi-Grain Cheerrios which you can get for 0.30 this week at Kroger with this coupon (see Stretching a Buck for details)
- $1.00 off Green Giant Frozen veggies Steamers which you can get for 0.27/ea at Walmart ($1.27 Reg price - 1.00 Q = 0.27)
I was pretty excited because I had been looking for more of these without any luck until today. :)
Loving the Moment
My "Loving the Moment" moment this week: Walks with Lily
The picture below is Lily ready to go on another one of our walks together (the sunglasses only stayed on for the photo). We usually have such a nice relaxing time. She really enjoys it and sometimes even falls asleep. We talk about various things and take a look at anything and everything going on throughout our journey. I especially enjoy it when we get a strong enough breeze at just the right location and just the right time (which doesn't happen very often in GA) that I can momentarily close my eyes and imagine standing at the edge of the breaks in back of my parents farm in Montana. Now that's a relaxing walk...
So, what's your "Loving the Moment" moment this week? It doesn't have to be anything profound or dramatic because most of the time it's the little things that make your heart smile the most.
Please, include a link back to my site.
So, what's your "Loving the Moment" moment this week? It doesn't have to be anything profound or dramatic because most of the time it's the little things that make your heart smile the most.
Please, include a link back to my site.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
What are you reading?
As Lily is becoming less and less a baby and more and more of a little girl, it's becoming quite apparent to Mike & I that she's gonna make us work hard at this parenting stuff. She's only 15 months old and already throwing temper tantrums. Her last major one was on our flight back from Wilmington, NC. It was only an hour long flight and I'm pretty sure she was having a fit for at least 1/2 - 3/4 of it which felt like an eternity to me. I was so traumatized that I got home and told Mike, "That's it!! We're buying a new book!" :)
To find out what more people are reading visit A Stitch of Faith.
To find out what more people are reading visit A Stitch of Faith.
Tip of the week
Did you know that clutter takes up the majority of your cleaning time - about 80%. So, cut out the clutter and drastically cut down on your cleaning time. WOW! Now if only it were that easy. :)
Check out Total Mom for more great tips on all sorts of stuff.
Check out Total Mom for more great tips on all sorts of stuff.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Target: Great Deal on Kashi Frozen Waffles
Click here on how to get these waffles for $0.33/box or less. Yeah!
FREE Parents Magazine - 2 years
Click here to find out how to get 2 years of Parents Magazine for free.
Monday, September 8, 2008
CVS 9/8/08
Transaction #1
1 Revlon Nail Polish (3.99)
2 Schick Quattro Razors (BOGO/7.99)
2/10 Q
2/1 CRT Revlon Q
2/1 Schick Quattro Razor Q x2
Used $4 ECBs
OOP 0.22
Transaction #2
2 Excedrin ES 20ct (1.99/ea)
1 Rightguard Professional (6.99)
1 Chex Mix (1.00)
2/10 Coupon
2/1 Excedrin Printable Q x2
1/1 Rightguard Professional Q
1/1 Chex Mix Printable Q
Used $3.00 ECB, got back $5.00 ECB
OOP $1.35
Be sure to visit CVS Superstars at The "Cent"sible Sawyer for more.
1 Revlon Nail Polish (3.99)
2 Schick Quattro Razors (BOGO/7.99)
2/10 Q
2/1 CRT Revlon Q
2/1 Schick Quattro Razor Q x2
Used $4 ECBs
OOP 0.22
Transaction #2
2 Excedrin ES 20ct (1.99/ea)
1 Rightguard Professional (6.99)
1 Chex Mix (1.00)
2/10 Coupon
2/1 Excedrin Printable Q x2
1/1 Rightguard Professional Q
1/1 Chex Mix Printable Q
Used $3.00 ECB, got back $5.00 ECB
OOP $1.35
Be sure to visit CVS Superstars at The "Cent"sible Sawyer for more.
Kroger 9/7/08
Sales Items:
1 Cantaloupe 1.88
1 Kroger Shedded Mozarella 3.49
4 Green Giant canned veggies 0.50/ea
2 Powerade Zero 2.00 - 1.00 Q x2 = FREE
4 Tyson Chicken Breast 2.67/2.55/2.55/2.83
1 Kroger Pizza 3.68
3 Kroger Milk 3.38/ea = 10.41
1 Kroger bagged Spinach 1.99
4 Hillshire Farms Deli Meat 0.99/ea - 0.55 Q x2
1 Kroger Cherry Tomatoes 2.00
1 Ruler 0.25
Non Sale Items:
3 Sara Lee Bread
(1 free Q, 2 free Qs when you buy 2 Hillshire Farms meat) = FREE
1 Kroger Dried Basal Leaves 2.29
1 Pesto Seasoning Packet 0.88
1 Double Newspaper 2.34
Total $90.08
Savings -$47.20
Total $42.88 (about 52% off)
1 Cantaloupe 1.88
1 Kroger Shedded Mozarella 3.49
4 Green Giant canned veggies 0.50/ea
2 Powerade Zero 2.00 - 1.00 Q x2 = FREE
4 Tyson Chicken Breast 2.67/2.55/2.55/2.83
1 Kroger Pizza 3.68
3 Kroger Milk 3.38/ea = 10.41
1 Kroger bagged Spinach 1.99
4 Hillshire Farms Deli Meat 0.99/ea - 0.55 Q x2
1 Kroger Cherry Tomatoes 2.00
1 Ruler 0.25
Non Sale Items:
3 Sara Lee Bread
(1 free Q, 2 free Qs when you buy 2 Hillshire Farms meat) = FREE
1 Kroger Dried Basal Leaves 2.29
1 Pesto Seasoning Packet 0.88
1 Double Newspaper 2.34
Total $90.08
Savings -$47.20
Total $42.88 (about 52% off)
Publix 9/7/08
BOGO Items:
2 Spray & Wash 1.39/ea - 0.75 printable Q = $2.04/2
Sale Items:
2 Green Giant Frozen Veggie Steamers (50% off) 0.89/ea - 1.00 printable Q x2 = 0.22 overage/2
1 bunch Red Seedless Grapes 2.19/lb = 3.26
1 Gerber Pears - 0.57
Non sale Items:
1 Publix Quick Oats (which cost the exact same as the Quaker Oats BOGO) - 2.69
1 Anchovy Paste - 1.79
1 Bunch Cilantro - 0.89
3 BirdsEye Frozen Boxed Veggies - 6.19/3 - 1.00/3 printable Q = 5.19
Penny Item: Publix Chocolate Cookies
Total before savings $30.13
Savings -$12.03
Grand Total $18.10 (about 40% off)
Well it wasn't the best savings trip, but I did get several items that I just needed for this weeks menu planning. The best deal (and really only deal that I got) was the steamers. Wish I could find more of those coupons, but I think they're gone.
My Favorite Things
This is my first "My Favorite Things" post, so I thought about it long and hard. This is what I came up with - The Baby Bjorn Soft Bib in red. I've tried several others and this is the absolute best. My husband would agree. First of all, it holds its shape and actually catches food in the pouch. Secondly, Lily can't pull it off - which is something she was having quite a bit of fun doing with the others. Third, it doesn't get stained because it's already red - plus it's so easy to clean. And last but most importantly, Lily seems to even like it. Now it's not a miracle bib - it doesn't keep your child from throwing food onto the floor nor can it keep your child from tipping the bib up and dumping all the pouch contents onto their face. :) But all in all, I'd still say it's pretty awesome.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Menu Planning Monday
OK - this is my first Monday Menu Planning Post, so please be easy on me. :) I tried to plan most of the meals around items I already have or that are on sale this week. I also plan on printing this out and taping it on the frig to help my husband know what to expect on days that I'm working and he's staying at home with Lily. I really look forward to trying it this week and seeing what a difference it makes. Yeah!
Lunch
Dinner
Be sure to visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for more menu ideas.
Have a wonderful & blessed week!
Breakfast
Sunday | Eggos/yogurt |
Monday | Cereal/bananas |
Tuesday | Scrambled eggs/toast/juice |
Wednesday | Cereal/red grapes |
Thursday | Eggos/smoothies or yogurt |
Friday | Cereal/cantaloupe |
Saturday | Scrambled eggs/toast/juice |
Lunch
Sunday | Turkey sandwiches/green grapes |
Monday | Sandwiches/cherry tomatoes/baby carrots |
Tuesday | Leftover soup/bread from Sunday dinner |
Wednesday | PB&J/bananas |
Thursday | Chicken wraps/cherry tomatoes |
Friday | Baked potatoes w/ broccoli, cheese, bacon bits |
Saturday | Grilled cheese/cherry tomatoes |
Dinner
Sunday | Bean/Sausage Soup & Hawaiian dinner rolls |
Monday | Grilled chicken/corn on the cob/potato wedges |
Tuesday | Pasta Puttanesca (recipe) |
Wednesday | Stir-fry with leftover chicken & white rice |
Thursday | Leftovers |
Friday | Artichoke Pesto on Wagon Wheels (recipe) |
Saturday | Ham & Pineapple Pizza (like this recipe) |
Be sure to visit I'm an Organizing Junkie for more menu ideas.
Have a wonderful & blessed week!
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