breakfast

SO this is what happens when you leave for 2 seconds during breakfast.

I was a bit upset about the mess. Yes...Maggie is in time out.

then I caught a glimpse of this face.
he's thrilled.

she's the brains behind this.

(I didn't stay mad for long)

we definitely couldn't let a WHOLE box of Rice Krispies & 1/4 gallon of milk go to waste.

(bowls are totally overrated)

Mmm...good.

weather

Sunny weather....why do you have to TEASE us like this?

we will enjoy you today.

today we are having a picnic.

BUT it will be cold & rainy tomorrow.

so tomorrow we will most likely be...

practicing our dance moves,

walking skills,

learning how to be a big brother,

and how to share.
looks like we have a lot to learn.

DIAPERS

If you need diapers....Walgreens is having a GREAT Huggies sale this week. PLUS you can get $3.00 off Huggies Natural Fit and $5.00 off Huggies Gentle Care coupons here. You can print off 2 of each from one computer. They reset them last week so I was able to get 4 of each.


Huggies Jumbo diapers & pullups are on sale at Walgreens for $10.00 each & Huggies 216 count wipes for $6.00. GET THIS....if you spend $25.00 in these products you get $10.00 back in Register Rewards to use on your next purchase. There are lots of different ways you can do this with your coupons ( The coupons also work on the wipes)...

Here is what I did. I did it in 3 seperate transactions:

#1

1 Hugg NF size 1 $10.00 ($5 off coupon)
1 Hugg NF size 1 $10.00 ($5 off)
1 Hugg GC size 4 $10.00 ($3 off)
1 Hugg Wipes $6.00 ($5 off)

Total: $4.50 (I used the $13.50 RR from last time which brought it down from $18)
Then I got $10 RR for spending $25.00 in Huggies (before coupons)

#2

1 Hugg GC size 4 $10.00 ($3 off)
1 Hugg GC size 4 $10.00 ($3 off)
1 Hugg GC size 4 $10.00 ($3 off)

Total: $21.00 PLUS $10 back in RR

#3

1 Hugg Pullup $10.00 ($2 off coupon I got in the mail)
1 Hugg Pullup $10.00 ($2 off)
1 Hugg NF size 2 $10.00 ($5 off)

Total: $1.00 (I used my $20 RR from the 2 previous transactions)

GRAND TOTAL: $26.50
TOTAL SAVINGS:$93.27

**You cannot get $10 back in RR if you use RR from the same deal on that purchase. That is why I saved them both until the last transaction. That is also why I didn't get $10 back the last time. MAKE SENSE???

If you live near Walgreens...go get yourself some!

No more coupon posts for a while. PROMISE! If you need some good coupon info....go visit my friend Katie's blog here.

my recent addiction

THESE!

I have seriously always been completely TERRIFIED of using coupons, and being behind crazy coupon people in line REALLY annoys me...BUT...after spending WAY too much on groceries last month, and seeing other people SAVE so much by using coupons, I decided...maybe it's time.

So today I had my first COUPONING experience. It really wasn't so bad. I think I was sweating bullets just hoping I was doing everything right and making sure I got the MAXIMUM savings I could. Here's how it turned out...



2 chex mix
1 colgate Max Fresh toothpaste
1 colgate Total toothpaste
(Don't you forget that FREE toothbrush on top of that...OH YEA!)
1 pantene fusion shampoo
1 pantene fusion conditioner
4 dove soap bars
4 dove deoderants (they are just travel size...BUT they were free)
2 boxes fiber one bars


MY grand total after all savings....$4.76
Total savings....$20.70 PLUS $13.50 Register rewards to use as cash on my next visit!

Not too bad for my first time, right?? I was pretty pleased with myself until I went outside of Walgreens and discovered I had left my lights on. Thanks to my hubby for coming to rescue our dead battery.

So...are you a coupon person? Any helpful tips? How do YOU save money on groceries?

I think Jordan says it all

beach day

Last weekend we ventured on down to Florence, Oregon to check out the beach. It ended up being a really beautiful day. A definite cure for our recent cabin fever.

seashell collecting.

digging.

sand castles.

sea lion caves.

a beautiful lighthouse.

some great family time.

regular couch potatoes

Many have been asking how I am feeling. Maybe these pictures can answer your questions??! I actually feel pretty lucky that Lincoln is a BIG vedger. It has given me some time to lie down a little more than usual. I'm definitely feeling yucky these days. I have not thrown up as much as the last 2 pregnancies but have been pretty nauseated. I was a little relieved when the doc told me I am almost 12 weeks (a few weeks farther along than I thought). Hopefully I am getting closer to the end of this pukeyness.

So for now...my kids are watching movies, the house is a mess, laundry is unfolded (but washed!), I am still in my PJ's, my little family will probably be having corn dogs for dinner...and I'm totally ok with that.

oh yeah...the dishes are done thanks to Dan. He has been ALL OVER that! what a sweetie!

In case you are wondering how I feel about being a mother of THREE?? After standing in the pharmacy line with 2 screaming kids at Wally World for 45 min yesterday.....terrified. I think about 4 or 5 people made the same comment, "you sure have your hands full!" All I could think was...."you have no idea!!"