Happy Birthday "D" ~ 2 years old today~

May 22, 2006
9:53 AM
7 lbs 6 oz

Mama and baby…happy to be together
(baby’s face is blue because he bruised it by being born so fast!)

Daddy and son

We sure do love you, Bubba!
You were a very welcome surprise to our family and we are so grateful that God blessed us with you! You are sweet, loving and funny. You are smart and clever. You are a mischief maker and a temper tantrum thrower. You are one of the four greatest things that ever happened to us.
Happy Birthday, “D”.

Wordless Wednesday

“K” was cold so she had on 1 pair of long sleeve, long pant pj’s ;1 pair of short sleeve, short pant pj’s ; and a bath robe. She piled the pillows on the floor in front of the air vent so she would be warm. Notice the red, sweaty face? LOL!

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Sisterly Savings hosting Super Savings Stories

Jennifer at Sisterly Savings is hosting
Super Saving Stories each week

Here are all the details from Jennifer’s site:

“Each Tuesday (I chose Tuesdays so that we can all get a bit of ispiration in the beginning of the week to help us get through the week!)we will put up the Mr Linky for you to post your savings story. It can be on anything not just the Groceries or on “CVS Deals”. It doesn’t have to be the same week as well, I understand that its only Tuesday!

Did you save money on your electric bill last month? Tell us how and how much, we are here to inspire others with creatives means of saving any way we can.Did you get a great deal online? Share your story with everyone here!

This is a 2 part feature as well. After everyone has posted their awesome stories, at the end of the week, we will pick a person who has done some “Super Savings” and award them with a Blog Award to prominently display on your blog (currently under construction) as well send a small gift such as an envelope of coupons, a book, etc. I think everyone should be rewarded for their hard work and great savings!

How to enter each week:
Just post about your Super Saving Story on your blog and be sure to grab our header for your post. (if you need help on how to get the banner, email me and I’ll help!)

Link back to us in your post. Come back here and put your link in Mr Linky. The links will be closed on Saturday @ 8 pm EST so you will have plenty of time to get your deals!

Sit back and watch for the Savings Stories of others to get inspired!

On Sundays, we will pick a winner who has the best and or creative story for the Bloggy Award and send their gift that week!

We will also put their story up on SisterlySavings on Mondays for everyone to check out!”
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Thanks, Jennifer! This is going to be lots of fun! I can’t wait to be inspired by all the savings!

Tackle It Tuesday

I am working in my kitchen this week and for this Tackle It Tuesday I decided to work on one of my cabinets. This is the one that holds my baking supplies and it has just gotten W-A-Y out of hand. Here’s the “Before” picture:

What do we have here? Mommy’s little helper!

We’re making progress…

All done!

I love seeing what everyone is doing on Tackle It Tuesday
Why don’t you visit, too and then tell us what you tackled today?

Monday Musings

How are you this beautiful spring day? The sun is shinning, the breeze is blowing and the birds are singing, can it get any better?

The above picture is the view from my front door. It was just so pretty outside I wanted to capture it. One day I plan to fill that corner with azaleas and hosta and other shade loving flowers. One thing at a time, though

Today I’ve been a bit busy. I got the kids up and off to school and made the beds and cleaned the kitchen. I opened windows and turned on fans. Ahhh…the breeze is so sweet and cool!

I’ve got laundry washing and drying right now. I’ve decided I need a clothes line and that is the next “project” I want to work on.

I also started de-cluttering my kitchen. I cleaned out 2 cabinets yesterday and today I cleaned out the silverware drawer and the drawer that holds my cooking utensils. Boy, did those drawers need it. Maybe later I’ll clean out another cabinet or some more drawers.

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Do you know about HouseParty.com? They sponsor parties to promote different items. You sign up to be a host and they send you items pertaining to the party. I’ve been chosen to be a host for a SC Johnson’s party! The picture below is what they sent me in the party package!

• 1 Pledge® Multi-Surface Duster
• 15 duster refills
• 1 Eco-friendly multi-use tote
• 1 Kitchen Timer (not pictured)
• 1 Refrigerator magnet (not pictured)
• 15 “Fresh and Inviting” Booklets with household tips, recipes and coupons
• 15 Grocery pads
• 15 Glade® fragrance samplers
• 30 Party napkins

Isn’t that cool? I’m going to share with my family when they come up for my son’s birthday party on Sunday. Maybe I can talk them into trying out the duster and doing a little spring cleaning at my house while they are here?

Well, the laundry calls, so I must go.

I hope you all have a blessed day!

Frugal Friday Question?

For this “Frugal Friday” I have a question for you????

Is it more cost effective to use an dishwasher or to hand wash and dry your dishes?
Do you know? Do you have an opinion? I’d love to know what you think

Share your “Frugal Friday” ideas at Biblical Womanhood!

My Harris Teeter Trip

Here is my Super Savings Story!
For more, or to tell your own, visit
Sisterly Savings ~ Super Saving Stories

This is what I bought on Thursday!

Transaction #1:

1- Mahatma Rice (1.29) - .35 q = 0.24
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1- Nesquick Chocolate Syrup (1.79) - .50 q = 0.29
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2- Special K bars (2.99 each) on sale for $1.50 each - 0.50 Q = FREE
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2- Kikkoman Soy Sauce (2.19 each) on sale for $1.50 each - 0.55 Q = 0.15 overage
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2- Luzianne Tea (1.99 each) on sale for $1.59 each - 0.60 Q = 0.21 overage
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2- Snyders Pretzels (2.89 each) on sale for $2.50 - 0.75 = 0.25
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2- Eggo French Toast Sticks (2.65 each) on sale for $1.67 each - 0.55 = 0.02
.
2- Oral B toothbrushes (2.99 each) on sale for $2.49 - 0.75 Q = 0.24
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1- Nesquick Ready to Drink Milk (3.8 on sale for $1.69 - 0.50 Q = 0.19
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1- Vegg All Mix Frozen Veggies - (2.39) on sale for $2.00 - 0.55 Q = 0.35
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1- Vegg All Winter Mix Frozen Veggies (2.39) on sale for $2.00 - 0.55 Q = 0.35
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2- Oscar Myer Singles (2.99 each) on sale for $2.50 - 0.55 Q = 0.85
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6 - Sure Deodorants (1.97 each) These were on clearance for $1.02 each - $1.00 Q = 0.02

Total Savings: $58.28
Total OOP: $2.65

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Transaction #2
(Dearest Hubby did this transaction)

2- Mahatma Rice (1.29) - .35 q = 0.24
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2- Nesquick Chocolate Syrup (1.79) - .50 q = 0.29
.
2- Special K bars (2.99 each) on sale for $1.50 each - 0.50 Q = FREE
.
2- Kikkoman Soy Sauce (2.19 each) on sale for $1.50 each - 0.55 Q = 0.15 overage
.
2- Luzianne Tea (2.99 each) on sale for $2.59 each - 0.60 Q = 0.79 (This was a mistake I noticed when we got home. These should have been $1.59 each with a 0.21 overage. Oh, well)
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2- Snyders Pretzels (2.89 each) on sale for $2.50 - 0.75 = 0.25
.
2- Eggo French Muffin Tops (2.65 each) on sale for $1.67 each - 0.55 = 0.02
.
2- Oral B toothbrushes (2.99 each) on sale for $2.49 - 0.75 Q = 0.24
.
2- Nesquick Ready to Drink Milk (3.8 on sale for $1.69 - 0.50 Q = 0.19
.
1- Allens Frozen Veggies - (2.39) on sale for $2.00 - 0.55 Q = 0.35
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2- Oscar Myer Singles (2.99 each) on sale for $2.50 - 0.55 Q = 0.85 one; +0.65 one (one of these had a $1.50 store coupon attached)
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1- Krispy Kreme dount (dear hubby bought this…wasn’t on my list = 0.69

Total Savings: $45.18

Total OOP: $5.55

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Total Savings: $103.46

Total OOP: $ 8.20

Love seeing all the deals everyone is getting? Then you’ve got to visit Super Savings Saturday!

Free Summer Movies

“When school’s out, kids around the country visit selected Regal theatres for the Free Family Film Festival. It’s a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and parents. Since 1991, Regal has provided this service to the community, and best of all it’s FREE! Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.”

Cherrydale Stadium 16
3221 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville ,SC 29609
864-232-9550

06/10/2008-06/12/2008
Surf’s Up (PG)

06/17/2008-06/19/2008
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)

06/24/2008-06/26/2008
Firehouse Dog (PG)

07/01/2008-07/03/2008
Rugrats In Paris: The Movie (G)

07/08/2008-07/10/2008
Bee Movie (PG)

07/15/2008-07/17/2008
Everyone’s Hero (G)

07/22/2008-07/24/2008
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

07/29/2008-07/31/2008
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
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Hollywood Stadium 20
1029 Woodruff Road
Greenville ,SC 29607
864-288-9803

06/10/2008-06/12/2008–
Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

06/17/2008-06/19/2008
Doogal (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)

06/24/2008-06/26/2008
Charlotte’s Web (G)
Racing Stripes (PG)

07/01/2008-07/03/2008
Arctic Tale (G)
Bee Movie (PG)

07/08/2008-07/10/2008
Wallace And Gromit (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

07/15/2008-07/17/2008
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (G)
Firehouse Dog (PG)

07/22/2008-07/24/2008
March Of The Penguins (G)
Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (PG)

07/29/2008-07/31/2008
Everyone’s Hero (G)
Happy Feet (PG)

08/05/2008-08/07/2008
Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G)
Night At The Museum (PG)
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We are super excited about this! We’ve been going to the free summer movies for several years now. It’s a huge treat for us. There is NO WAY our family of 6 can afford a night out at the movies so we wait to see the kids movies when they come out in the summer. I’m going to jot these down on my calendar today so we won’t miss any of the fun.

Click on the “free family film festival” picture above to find the movies showing in your area!

Triples!!!

It’s Time!

Triples at Harris Teeter! Boy howdy, I love it!

I don’t have a Harris Teeter in my area, but I be-bop up to Hendersonville, NC and take advantage of their Harris Teeter.

Looks like my beloved hubby and “D” will be going with me.
I love it!

I’ll be back tomorrow with the low-down on my deals!

I’m done!

Before:
(not really, but it felt this bad!)

After:

Yea! All the laundry is done and put away. Sheets, blankets, quilts, towels, clothes, washing and drying rags…

all done!