I love the picture of Sarah chugging the juicebox. She's so blase about it!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Preschool Party
I love the picture of Sarah chugging the juicebox. She's so blase about it!
Priorities
Mine. Back off.
Tackling the Scooby Doo presents.
Sarah likes the bows.
Jeremiah knows these are t-o-y-s.
Little sister wants what big brother wants.
And both want to be at Mom's feet.
On a comical note, I think it is worth mentioning that Jeremiah has not mastered the art of blowing his nose or expressing discomfort when wearing a dirty diaper, but he know exactly which presents belong to him.
We're ready for Jesus' birthday to be here!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Santa Babies
Jeremiah at 7 months on Christmas Day 2008
Sarah at 11 months a week before Christmas 2010
AFP
Awkward Family Photos. Check it out. The following are not on the same level, but they make our own hit list of awkwardness.
Before...
Merry Christmas!
After.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Grocery Store Angst
It all started well. I made a list, selected my coupons and put them in a little envelope. Made a trip back to the car to fetch my reusable bags. I put the kids in the race car buggy, secured the bakery cookies, and began to troll the aisles. I felt oh-so-virtuous as I placed my 10 mega deals in the reusable bag as instructed by Jenny of Southern Savers. The lady in front of me in line was an employee and chatted with the checker, so I was able to dump everything out on the conveyor belt and get the cart empty. And then I realized.
My coupon envelope was gone. Let's all pause to regroup.
I frantically searched my coat pockets, my purse, my reusable bags, the store circulars in the buggy seat. It's gone. My carefully matched coupons. Ithrow place Jeremiah in the cart because he is grabbing all the candy bars and pay up. Once back in the car, I proceed to have a little hissy fit about my blunder. I lost about $12 dollars in coupons. Maybe some nice mom needing $3 off formula or .75 cents off Almond milk will find it.
When we got home, I took a picture of the grocery store aftermath.
There's always cookies. Which I did buy. With a .55 cent peel off coupon.
I feel better.
My coupon envelope was gone. Let's all pause to regroup.
I frantically searched my coat pockets, my purse, my reusable bags, the store circulars in the buggy seat. It's gone. My carefully matched coupons. I
When we got home, I took a picture of the grocery store aftermath.
There's always cookies. Which I did buy. With a .55 cent peel off coupon.
I feel better.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Yoo Hoo
Anyone else had their fill of George Michael's "Last Christmas" and John Lennon's "War is Over"? Those seem like the only two songs I hear in the car. I really like the Classical and Swingin' Christmas channels on Pandora, however.
We've pulled out the Christmas boxes and I've decorated the dining room. We are attending the WR Christmas parade, our church musical, and a company dinner this weekend. I've stocked up on sugar cookie mix and chocolate chips in hopes of baking for Christmas. We are trying to start some family Christmas traditions this year. I unpacked the Nativity scene and explained the story to Jeremiah. He really likes the baby Jesus figure and the lamb.
Sarah is climbing. the. STAIRS. She's 10 1/2 months! She is so happy and such a joy. We had Christmas pictures taken of both kids, so be on the lookout for them to pop up in your mail. I'll post them after the cards are out. Wouldn't want to ruin the anticipation!
Oh, and I BOGO'd today. I seriously get this slightly frantic rush while sorting and scouring for the coupons to match the deal. You know I took an obnoxious picture. I had about $15 in coupons, and with the sales prices, saved $44 and spent about $21. Great deals on Beech Nut baby food: 17 cents per jar with BOGO and coupons. Check out Southern Savers under the Publix tab for links to the coupons and best BOGO deals.
Here's an assortment of photos:
We've pulled out the Christmas boxes and I've decorated the dining room. We are attending the WR Christmas parade, our church musical, and a company dinner this weekend. I've stocked up on sugar cookie mix and chocolate chips in hopes of baking for Christmas. We are trying to start some family Christmas traditions this year. I unpacked the Nativity scene and explained the story to Jeremiah. He really likes the baby Jesus figure and the lamb.
Sarah is climbing. the. STAIRS. She's 10 1/2 months! She is so happy and such a joy. We had Christmas pictures taken of both kids, so be on the lookout for them to pop up in your mail. I'll post them after the cards are out. Wouldn't want to ruin the anticipation!
Oh, and I BOGO'd today. I seriously get this slightly frantic rush while sorting and scouring for the coupons to match the deal. You know I took an obnoxious picture. I had about $15 in coupons, and with the sales prices, saved $44 and spent about $21. Great deals on Beech Nut baby food: 17 cents per jar with BOGO and coupons. Check out Southern Savers under the Publix tab for links to the coupons and best BOGO deals.
Here's an assortment of photos:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thank You
For My Mamaw, Kathryn Shiflet Campbell
October 30, 1926- November 14, 2010
Thank you for making me a Barbie birthday cake. For keeping each one of your grandchildren for a week over the summer. For the 'fancy' dress baby doll you made each girl. For making a mixture of Tang, lemonade, and powdered tea into a grown-up treat. And stack cookies. For helping with my 7th grade memory project. For taking me to Maggie Valley. For giving me that little bride doll that sat in your china cabinet. For making my wedding veil. For delighting in my children. For loving me.
My grandma had probably the strongest will of anyone I have ever met. She fought Stage 4 cancer for 5 years, living far beyond what anyone would have thought possible. I think she made up her mind that she would see her 84th birthday, and trusted God with the rest. She sat up in her living room, blew out her candles, and two week later, passed away at home on a Sunday morning. I cannot be sad because I know her faith has been made sight. I am sad for the traditions that will end. I am sad that I won't have ties to her physical home. I am sad that she will not see my children grow and they will not see her. Sad for me. Assured for her-- enjoying the pleasure of her Master.
I love you, Mamaw! I'm proud to be your grandchild.
October 30, 1926- November 14, 2010
Thank you for making me a Barbie birthday cake. For keeping each one of your grandchildren for a week over the summer. For the 'fancy' dress baby doll you made each girl. For making a mixture of Tang, lemonade, and powdered tea into a grown-up treat. And stack cookies. For helping with my 7th grade memory project. For taking me to Maggie Valley. For giving me that little bride doll that sat in your china cabinet. For making my wedding veil. For delighting in my children. For loving me.
My grandma had probably the strongest will of anyone I have ever met. She fought Stage 4 cancer for 5 years, living far beyond what anyone would have thought possible. I think she made up her mind that she would see her 84th birthday, and trusted God with the rest. She sat up in her living room, blew out her candles, and two week later, passed away at home on a Sunday morning. I cannot be sad because I know her faith has been made sight. I am sad for the traditions that will end. I am sad that I won't have ties to her physical home. I am sad that she will not see my children grow and they will not see her. Sad for me. Assured for her-- enjoying the pleasure of her Master.
I love you, Mamaw! I'm proud to be your grandchild.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Update? Yes, yes.
1. Sarah can now pull herself up in her crib. I can't believe it. She can also climb up on the fireplace hearth. I decided after she bonked her head that it'd be a good time to bring back the body pillow for the fireplace and the gate to the stairs. Poor second child.
2. Jeremiah never needs to condition his hair. I found him yesterday in his room glistening from the thick hand cream I use for his dry skin ALL over his face, in his hair, on the wall, on his bedposts, on his bedspread. As we Campbells say, you don't eat it, you put it on your head...
3. Sarah feed me a Cheerio yesterday. She's sweet.
4. All the coloring pages and projects that Jeremiah 'worked' on at preschool get sent home every week. He did a finger painting page with chocolate pudding. His teacher attached a note with what he said during the activity: "Mmmm, tastes like cookies!" He has a wonderful teacher and is always so happy there. When I pick him up, I'll call his name and he'll repeat "Jeremiah! Jeremiah!"
5. He is such a mimic and repeats everything. He'll repeat "love you" and knows to ask for a hug when he's in trouble. When Dad puts him in time out, you'd think the sun had stopped shining. Sometimes he'll recite foods: "Tomatoes. Carrots. Hamburger. Chicken." Or commands: "Stopit. Stopit. Stopit." In the morning, the first thing he'll say some days (completely monotone) is "Toy Story. Yes, yes, yes. Toy Story. Yes, yes, yes." Or later in the day, "Please candy. Yes, yes."
6. Jeremiah will pick at sliced up apples, but eat a whole one down to the core. Just thought that deserved remembering.
Here they are in action:
2. Jeremiah never needs to condition his hair. I found him yesterday in his room glistening from the thick hand cream I use for his dry skin ALL over his face, in his hair, on the wall, on his bedposts, on his bedspread. As we Campbells say, you don't eat it, you put it on your head...
3. Sarah feed me a Cheerio yesterday. She's sweet.
4. All the coloring pages and projects that Jeremiah 'worked' on at preschool get sent home every week. He did a finger painting page with chocolate pudding. His teacher attached a note with what he said during the activity: "Mmmm, tastes like cookies!" He has a wonderful teacher and is always so happy there. When I pick him up, I'll call his name and he'll repeat "Jeremiah! Jeremiah!"
5. He is such a mimic and repeats everything. He'll repeat "love you" and knows to ask for a hug when he's in trouble. When Dad puts him in time out, you'd think the sun had stopped shining. Sometimes he'll recite foods: "Tomatoes. Carrots. Hamburger. Chicken." Or commands: "Stopit. Stopit. Stopit." In the morning, the first thing he'll say some days (completely monotone) is "Toy Story. Yes, yes, yes. Toy Story. Yes, yes, yes." Or later in the day, "Please candy. Yes, yes."
6. Jeremiah will pick at sliced up apples, but eat a whole one down to the core. Just thought that deserved remembering.
Here they are in action:
Our third year at the fair!
Completely spontaneous sibling affection!
J's very conditioned hair after 2 washes
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Deeeep Thoughts...
With Melissa.
1. I pulled out a college photo album to rob it of 4 x 6 photo pages to put in my coupon binder. Yup. I did it. It's obnoxious.
2. Looking at those pictures of me at about age 19 to 20, I cannot believe what a kid I was just a few years ago. Didn't have a clue. Or a care. I wonder what I'll think of myself now when I'm 40? Shudder.
3. Those pictures I pulled out were so precious to me back then and moreso, the people in the pictures. Most I will never see in person again; a few I exchange emails with, even fewer I pick up the phone to call. The passage of time never ceases to baffle me.
3. Today, I managed to throw out two passive-agressive judgements on two perfectly nice women without even realizing it. One on a lady who has her own natural children and it providing foster care for others. One is getting pets with small children in the home. Anything wrong with that? No. Not at all. Yet, I somehow manage to slide in some off-handed comment that implies "You must be crazy to do what you are doing because I never would/could do that." I am realizing that I do that a lot in an effort to make conversation or an attempt at humor. Different is different, not better or worse. When someone does something that I think is out of the norm (all the parenting/schooling/family size debates), that does not mean they are wrong. Why do I/we do this? I guess it's insecurity. Mea culpa. My bad.
Now I'm going to look in my mirror and say my daily affirmations. Say it with me, y'all.
"I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it, people like me!"
Now, don't we all feel better?
(Really, I like me. And you. Hugs, not drugs!)
I just made myself laugh.
1. I pulled out a college photo album to rob it of 4 x 6 photo pages to put in my coupon binder. Yup. I did it. It's obnoxious.
2. Looking at those pictures of me at about age 19 to 20, I cannot believe what a kid I was just a few years ago. Didn't have a clue. Or a care. I wonder what I'll think of myself now when I'm 40? Shudder.
3. Those pictures I pulled out were so precious to me back then and moreso, the people in the pictures. Most I will never see in person again; a few I exchange emails with, even fewer I pick up the phone to call. The passage of time never ceases to baffle me.
3. Today, I managed to throw out two passive-agressive judgements on two perfectly nice women without even realizing it. One on a lady who has her own natural children and it providing foster care for others. One is getting pets with small children in the home. Anything wrong with that? No. Not at all. Yet, I somehow manage to slide in some off-handed comment that implies "You must be crazy to do what you are doing because I never would/could do that." I am realizing that I do that a lot in an effort to make conversation or an attempt at humor. Different is different, not better or worse. When someone does something that I think is out of the norm (all the parenting/schooling/family size debates), that does not mean they are wrong. Why do I/we do this? I guess it's insecurity. Mea culpa. My bad.
Now I'm going to look in my mirror and say my daily affirmations. Say it with me, y'all.
"I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And doggone it, people like me!"
Now, don't we all feel better?
(Really, I like me. And you. Hugs, not drugs!)
I just made myself laugh.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Sweethearts
A rare nap...
My favorite time of day is letting the two kids play together in Sarah's room. Jeremiah mothers her baby dolls and she loves to pull his hair and watch his antics. I put them both in the crib and they put on a little show.
Oh, no I di-n't
But I did. I took a picture of my grocery store deals. Next thing you know I'll be ironing a teddy bear applique circa 1989 onto a white sweatshirt and bringing out the jingle bell necklace. (Anyone? That was the cool thing to wear in 5th grade).
I am a little pumped with my deals. They are:
2 boxes of Barilla Whole Wheat pasta, BOGO .64 cents each minus a $1 off two = .14 cents each
2 boxes of General Mills Cereal, BOGO, 1.99 each minus a $1 off two = 1.50 each
5 packages of Kraft cheese (block or shredded) on sale for $2 each minus $5 off five items plus a .75 cents off three items Target coupon= 4.25 for 5 or .85 cents each
Nature's Own 12 Grain Bread BOGO for 1.57 minus .75 cents off coupon= .82 cents
Wheat Thins for 2.50 minus $1 off= $1.50
Marie's Cole Slaw Dressing (a secret for making really good slaw), $2 minus $1 coupon= $1
Savings in Coupons: $10.50
Publix Sale Price Savings: $15.13
Grand Total Out of Pocket: $11.65 spent on 12 items
I saved more than I spent. Woot! Now I will get the rest of my week's groceries from Kroger and hope to come in at $50 or under. We'll see.
I printed most of the coupons off coupons.com and read up on the specials via the Coupon Savings Game for this week's Publix deals. Publix will accept a competitor's coupon within 5 miles of the store, so I was able to use the Target coupon with another manufacturer's coupon.
Okay, here's the obnoxious picture. I was thinking I should ask my sis to bring down her sewing machine over Christmas and give me a tutorial. Help. I'm becoming precious.
I am a little pumped with my deals. They are:
2 boxes of Barilla Whole Wheat pasta, BOGO .64 cents each minus a $1 off two = .14 cents each
2 boxes of General Mills Cereal, BOGO, 1.99 each minus a $1 off two = 1.50 each
5 packages of Kraft cheese (block or shredded) on sale for $2 each minus $5 off five items plus a .75 cents off three items Target coupon= 4.25 for 5 or .85 cents each
Nature's Own 12 Grain Bread BOGO for 1.57 minus .75 cents off coupon= .82 cents
Wheat Thins for 2.50 minus $1 off= $1.50
Marie's Cole Slaw Dressing (a secret for making really good slaw), $2 minus $1 coupon= $1
Savings in Coupons: $10.50
Publix Sale Price Savings: $15.13
Grand Total Out of Pocket: $11.65 spent on 12 items
I saved more than I spent. Woot! Now I will get the rest of my week's groceries from Kroger and hope to come in at $50 or under. We'll see.
I printed most of the coupons off coupons.com and read up on the specials via the Coupon Savings Game for this week's Publix deals. Publix will accept a competitor's coupon within 5 miles of the store, so I was able to use the Target coupon with another manufacturer's coupon.
Okay, here's the obnoxious picture. I was thinking I should ask my sis to bring down her sewing machine over Christmas and give me a tutorial. Help. I'm becoming precious.
Monday, September 20, 2010
It's Not You, It's Me
I pulled down my facebook profile last Thursday. I'm not sure the etiquette regarding this, so I didn't make a big deal of time by informing anyone. I did it just to pull away. I like facebook, nothing inherently bad in it; I just felt a personal conviction to pull away from it for a time. I've thought about doing it several times, but just did it. I am doing a bible study by Beth Moore called "Breaking Free" and the first several lessons review how the kings of Isaiah's time lost God's blessing because they continued to allow sacrifice to be given to other gods on the "high places".
Please don't think I'm being falsely spiritual or preachy. For me, my 'profile' is a high place that needs to be brought down. When it's not, then maybe it can go back up. Believe me, I miss reading about what others are doing. But I don't think it is healthy for ME, no judgment on anyone else. I think a false picture of reality is presented on such sites. None of us are always smiling, happy, LOLing, etc.
And yes, this blog is self-serving. But if you are reading it, you chose to and you are probably family. And you'd miss my unique viewpoint on life, right?
Please don't consider my absence a rejection. Like it said, it's me.
Sending you a transcendental BFF necklace and lots of hugs,
Melissa
Please don't think I'm being falsely spiritual or preachy. For me, my 'profile' is a high place that needs to be brought down. When it's not, then maybe it can go back up. Believe me, I miss reading about what others are doing. But I don't think it is healthy for ME, no judgment on anyone else. I think a false picture of reality is presented on such sites. None of us are always smiling, happy, LOLing, etc.
And yes, this blog is self-serving. But if you are reading it, you chose to and you are probably family. And you'd miss my unique viewpoint on life, right?
Please don't consider my absence a rejection. Like it said, it's me.
Sending you a transcendental BFF necklace and lots of hugs,
Melissa
Waterloo
Couldn't escape if I wanted to... Waterloo... Finally facing my Waterloo.
My waterloo is 8 p.m. My 28 month old, my precious firstborn son, will NOT stay in his bed. Will not stay in his room. Cries when you walk about from the bed. Howls when the door is closed. Howls when the door is open. Howls when the gate is up.
This has been going on for about 2 weeks. After he locked himself in the house and me out last Monday, he has completely regressed. When he started sleeping in his bed at 20 months, it was a breeze.
Unless you sit beside him until he if fully asleep, he will pop up and howl. My frustration is that "tough love" is not working. The kid will howl for 45 minutes if left unattended. It's also challenging because he wakes up baby sister.
We had several rounds at bedtime last night, one 3 a.m. round, and he just walked into our room at 5 a.m. I hesitate to lock him in for the outside because of the being-locked-in-the-house-trauma.
My plan is to do the "cry it out" for intervals of 5, 10, 15 minutes at naptime. If you read this blog, would you pray for us this week anytime we cross your mind?
The rubber is meeting the road and we could use prayers for peace of mind, health, endurance, good humor, and strength.
Okay, that's enough serious stuff.
Before I sign off, did anyone see a clip for "Sister Wives" on TLC? I saw it Sunday a.m. (playing hooky from church because I was sick and it was a chance to have 2 hours alone-- keepin' it real). It will follow a real polygamist family with Dad Kody and his three, soon to be four wives. I am outraged. I know there is a fictional show about polygamy on HBO, but this is too much. It is illegal and degrades those women, children, and the family unit. I have written a complaint to TLC via email and encourage you to do the same if it disturbs you as well.
Well, that was sorta serious, too.
Um, I just burned my bagel because I was writing this post. And Sarah likes to spit out her jar food. It's her game. Mama doesn't find it quite so charming these days.
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Waterloo, finally facin' my waterloo...)
:)
My waterloo is 8 p.m. My 28 month old, my precious firstborn son, will NOT stay in his bed. Will not stay in his room. Cries when you walk about from the bed. Howls when the door is closed. Howls when the door is open. Howls when the gate is up.
This has been going on for about 2 weeks. After he locked himself in the house and me out last Monday, he has completely regressed. When he started sleeping in his bed at 20 months, it was a breeze.
Unless you sit beside him until he if fully asleep, he will pop up and howl. My frustration is that "tough love" is not working. The kid will howl for 45 minutes if left unattended. It's also challenging because he wakes up baby sister.
We had several rounds at bedtime last night, one 3 a.m. round, and he just walked into our room at 5 a.m. I hesitate to lock him in for the outside because of the being-locked-in-the-house-trauma.
My plan is to do the "cry it out" for intervals of 5, 10, 15 minutes at naptime. If you read this blog, would you pray for us this week anytime we cross your mind?
The rubber is meeting the road and we could use prayers for peace of mind, health, endurance, good humor, and strength.
Okay, that's enough serious stuff.
Before I sign off, did anyone see a clip for "Sister Wives" on TLC? I saw it Sunday a.m. (playing hooky from church because I was sick and it was a chance to have 2 hours alone-- keepin' it real). It will follow a real polygamist family with Dad Kody and his three, soon to be four wives. I am outraged. I know there is a fictional show about polygamy on HBO, but this is too much. It is illegal and degrades those women, children, and the family unit. I have written a complaint to TLC via email and encourage you to do the same if it disturbs you as well.
Well, that was sorta serious, too.
Um, I just burned my bagel because I was writing this post. And Sarah likes to spit out her jar food. It's her game. Mama doesn't find it quite so charming these days.
(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Waterloo, finally facin' my waterloo...)
:)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Workin' It
Well, I went for the gusto today. I hit Publix for cereal, BOGO Beech Nut baby food, and Barilla Pasta Sauce. I had two 75 cent coupons for the sauce (1.35- .75= .60 each) and $1 off 8 jars of baby food. The baby food rang up at .28 cents each and with the coupon, I got them for about .16 cents each! I didn't have a coupon for the BOGO Special K, but got it for $2/each.
At Kroger, I was able to use my two Libby's canned veg. coupons (Buy 3 for .50) and each can was .50. The coupons were doubled, so I bought six cans and got them for about .17 cents each! I was able to use some Kroger coupons we had been mailed on hot dogs, deli meat, and formula. I also stocked up on chicken breasts at 1.99/pound. I did all my grocerying, including baby food and formula, for $53.93! And I bought real food. Produce, bread, fresh meat, frozen vegetables, cheese, milk. And it wasn't that hard!
I still have a LOT to learn about wise stewardship, but I wanted to share, blogfriends.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
At Kroger, I was able to use my two Libby's canned veg. coupons (Buy 3 for .50) and each can was .50. The coupons were doubled, so I bought six cans and got them for about .17 cents each! I was able to use some Kroger coupons we had been mailed on hot dogs, deli meat, and formula. I also stocked up on chicken breasts at 1.99/pound. I did all my grocerying, including baby food and formula, for $53.93! And I bought real food. Produce, bread, fresh meat, frozen vegetables, cheese, milk. And it wasn't that hard!
I still have a LOT to learn about wise stewardship, but I wanted to share, blogfriends.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
If I'm Lyin', I'm Cryin'
Watching Cars again this morning, I had an insight. Not only do I have Scripture, I have a infinite source of life wisdom at my fingertips in Tow Mater (Larry the Cable Guy).
This might not be the best time to mention it, but you owe me $32,000 in legal fees.
Yeah, I know your name. Is your name 'Mater too?
I used to bump into this gal jus' so I could speak to her. (Lightin' McQueen: What??) I don't know.
I'm not one to brag or nothin', but you shoulda heard me on 'Giddy Up Oom Poppa Mow Mow'.
Just a few pearls for you.
This might not be the best time to mention it, but you owe me $32,000 in legal fees.
Yeah, I know your name. Is your name 'Mater too?
I used to bump into this gal jus' so I could speak to her. (Lightin' McQueen: What??) I don't know.
I'm not one to brag or nothin', but you shoulda heard me on 'Giddy Up Oom Poppa Mow Mow'.
Just a few pearls for you.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Free Marital Counseling
Watch the 2 minute clip below and see if 99 percent of your mundane gripes about your spouse aren't answered. This TV special was on one night when Alex and I were grumpy with each other. Dr. Sinbad nails it on the head. From clothes on the floor to romance, you can tell he's been there and back. Seriously, rent this from Netflix. It's awesome!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Obnoxious
I'll admit up front that this will be obnoxious and hypocritical. Now, with this disclaimer in place, let me brag about my first foray into "saving more than you spend" CVSing.
My purchases:
Two Puffs brand tissue boxes at 99 cents each
One 12 count Charmin at 9.99 - 1.00 coupon
One 12 count Bounty Paper Towels at 12.99
Minus
7.99 rebate from prior purchase on Blink Tears
2.50 rebate from prior purchase on Glide floss
$4 off $20 purchase CVS coupon
Grand total: $10.94 out of pocket
But wait, there's more! We earned $10 extra bucks from purchasing $25 in P&G products (the tissue, paper towels, and TP before coupons/rebates). Woot, woot.
I get it now. We also have another $4 off our next $20 purchase.
So... in essence we 'spent' .94 cents with the $10 extra bucks. So we have $14 'bucks' to spend. :) I don't mind spending $6 bucks for a whole bunch of stuff we consume. Especially if with a rebate the item will be 'free'. (I do realize that our level of consumption is sick compared with those people who live ANYWHERE outside the U.S., but I digress.)
I also did a BOGO on deordorant at Publix and with my $3 off 2 sticks, I paid .50 each! I also got a free 3 pack of Pampers wipes with a value pack which I had a $3 coupon on. I spent $17 for the 76 count Pamper pack with a 'free' 216 count wipe pack. Yes, I do know how many wipes and dipes I'm getting. This is serious.
Alex did this last week at CVS and got eye drops, Pampers, wipes, floss and with his CVS extra bucks and rebates he had to buy some candy because you can't be given money back!
Word. Live and learn. And don't knock those crazy couponers.
I'm sorry, couponers. I put my hand to my mouth and lower my head in penance. I was wrong.
Coupons work for me.
My purchases:
Two Puffs brand tissue boxes at 99 cents each
One 12 count Charmin at 9.99 - 1.00 coupon
One 12 count Bounty Paper Towels at 12.99
Minus
7.99 rebate from prior purchase on Blink Tears
2.50 rebate from prior purchase on Glide floss
$4 off $20 purchase CVS coupon
Grand total: $10.94 out of pocket
But wait, there's more! We earned $10 extra bucks from purchasing $25 in P&G products (the tissue, paper towels, and TP before coupons/rebates). Woot, woot.
I get it now. We also have another $4 off our next $20 purchase.
So... in essence we 'spent' .94 cents with the $10 extra bucks. So we have $14 'bucks' to spend. :) I don't mind spending $6 bucks for a whole bunch of stuff we consume. Especially if with a rebate the item will be 'free'. (I do realize that our level of consumption is sick compared with those people who live ANYWHERE outside the U.S., but I digress.)
I also did a BOGO on deordorant at Publix and with my $3 off 2 sticks, I paid .50 each! I also got a free 3 pack of Pampers wipes with a value pack which I had a $3 coupon on. I spent $17 for the 76 count Pamper pack with a 'free' 216 count wipe pack. Yes, I do know how many wipes and dipes I'm getting. This is serious.
Alex did this last week at CVS and got eye drops, Pampers, wipes, floss and with his CVS extra bucks and rebates he had to buy some candy because you can't be given money back!
Word. Live and learn. And don't knock those crazy couponers.
I'm sorry, couponers. I put my hand to my mouth and lower my head in penance. I was wrong.
Coupons work for me.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Mom Monday
I love the expressions in these last two shots. Guileless. Sarah is now 7 months. She has been sitting up since 5 months and seems on the verge of crawling. Her first upper tooth has cut the surface in the last two weeks. She is really babbling now, and making the 'da' sound. She inhales her jar food and can pick up puffed rice with her fists.
Jay has his open house tomorrow. I say that owning up to the fact that I used to think preschool for children under the age of five was absurd. I was wrong. Mea culpa. Well, it is a luxury, and certainly he'd be just fine without it, but I'm really glad for him and for me. I look forward to him making some buddies and having a little world of his own. He can count to 14, and recognizes some letters and sings parts of the alphabet song. He can recognize red, green, blue, orange, and pink. His most frequent sentences are: "I get the car," "Want it," and "More Toy Story." I'm working on scaling back the cartoons. It's hard!
He remembers a lot more than I would imagine. We've been to the car dealership 3 times this year for maintanience and he knows that there is a cart that should have popcorn. There was none made this visit and he inquired about it no less than 50 times. We pumped the snack machine with money twice. We also checked out the Z370 convertible.
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