Computer Ink and ALL this...

All this and a bouncer!
I had an eventful trip today at Walmart. My kids were perfect in the store...but then I had to go back and get the bag I left AFTER I went all the way home...(its totally the cashier's fault. I even asked her if I had all the bags and she said yes - ugh - that's another long story). When I went back Jacob was really mad that we were going to Walmart again. He kept asking me, "Mom!! Donald's or ChickFilA mom? Donald's or ChickFilA?" He kept saying it like he was giving ME the choice. We weren't going anywhere but home. lol. He's happy at the moment. He's eating "butter and jelly sandwich" (pb&j) while he watches his new Thomas the Train Halloween DVD from his Grandpa Avery. (Thanks :) My boy loves trains! He's only had it for like 18 hours and he's already seen it a zillion times.

7 FrizzEase Mousse (t.size)
8 Dove Shampoo&Conditioner (t.size)
7 Jergen's Lotion (t.size)
8 Dove Hairspray (t.size)
1 Gillette Shave Gel (t.size)
1 Gillette Body Wash (8.4oz)
7 Kotex (donation)

The best part:

Apple juice (1.97) - I really need an apple juice sale...this price is killing me!
Bread (.88)
Febreeze Noticables (5.97)
COLOR PRINTER INK (21.97)

Bouncer (1.50) One of the poles is bent, totally fixable! Great deal!

And my total including tax was only $15.38
Crazy huh?! Its like I got everything for Free and the ink for only $15.38!!!

I used $57.50 worth of coupons (41). Yikes. I warned the cashier and she was totally cool about it. I purposely take my kids cause I think they have more sympathy for me. Oh - this poor lady must have to use coupons cause of the economy. AS I PAY FROM MY $324 purse - just kidding! Wish I had a cute purse. I'm still in the diaper bag only phase of my mommyhood.

What am I going to do with all this Travel Size stuff? First of all - if my fam ever needs anything my sisters can shop for FREE at my place :) Also, I think I'm gunna try to sell them for like .25ea or like 5/$1 at a garage sale or something. I dunno. Think they'll sell? It would be pure profit. Love it.

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8 Months

The email I received from Pampers said, "Month 8 - An intrepid Explorer". I love it! So true!

Lexi is currently crawling and standing up. She tried to stand on her own but just tumbles. Its so cute - but STOP! No walking! lol. She's at the age where you can't leave her alone for a minute. I tried to put a clip in her hair the other day and it just ended up in her mouth. ugh. Then I tried a headband and Jacob ripped it out and said, "Lexi doesn't like it!" That's Jacob's way of saying HE doesn't like it.

Lexi's hair is still a little dark, but in the sun you can see red. Its so pretty. Jacob's hair was similar at this age but around 9 months his hair looked strawberry for a while but went back to brown. Her eyes are hazel like Jacob's and seem so big! I get comments about her lips a lot. People say that they're cute and plump.

AM pictures of Lexi. Such a Morning Person! Just like her mom. Super Cheesy Smile. While I was taking pictures I said, "Lexi, look at mommy" and Jacob yelled from his room, "No Mom, that's Princess Lexi!".

I'm gunna try really hard to get some good pics of Lexi today. In case you haven't already noticed...I'm camera/picture retarded and I hate it! Where's my cousin Kristine when I need her! :) lol. Hopefully pictures coming tonight.

Another Trip! Money Maker!!!

This is embarrassing - I almost didn't post this cause I'm addicted this week! The $3/10 coupon that I have is AMAZING and the deals are really good this week :) I can't help myself.

Here's the Totals. No breakdown this time.

Total oop: $8.18 -pd on Walgreen's gift card-

Rebates coming my way: $14 + 10% 1.40 = $15.40

How did I make out: PROFIT of $7.22 Yikes :D

Playing in the Tunnel

Behind the couch is Jacob's Tunnel. He loves his tunnel!! He uses the tunnel to hide and to play. Now that Lexi can crawl around, stand, & move around furniture Jacob is always trying to coax her into the tunnel. "Cummon Lexi, come play in the tunnel wif me!" Here's a couple pictures of the Tunnel Adventures!

Walgreens - Again!

Yup - Again! Today we went to Walgreen's then to McDonald's across the street to play on the toys. Jacob loved it! As long as he has other kids there he could play forever! I just got a coke and hung out with Lexi. It was nice. Less than $2 - AND I got a coupon for a free medium French Fry!

Here's the breakdown:

2 Windex Items = $.75ea after rebate
1 Oral B Toothbrush = FREE at register
1 Crest Toothpaste = FREE at register
1 Glade Candle = FREE after rebate
2 Glade Gel Plug-Ins = FREE after rebate
1 Glade Gel Refill pack = FREE after rebate

1 Glade Carpet/Room Powder = FREE after rebate

Rimmel Foundation = MoneyMaker of $1 after rebate

4 Bags fun size candy = $1.50 after rebate for 4 !!!

(they should have been FREE but one of my coupons didn't work!)

Jesus Bracelet = $2.99 for my sister - premeditated purchase so it doesn't count as an impulse but, right?!

Cherry Carmex = $1.69 (yikes) filler item

I purchased all this with my Walgreen's gift card from last month's rebate (technically $0 oop)

I also used manuf. coupons, Walgreens coupons, and the $3/$10 from my new store.

Total: $21.09 on gift card

Rebates Coming: $14 + 10% = $15.40

Cost: $5.69

Not too bad I guess. Since I bought the bracelet and the carmex it kinda messed up my totals but I'm still really happy with the results. Halloween Candy - Check that off my list!

Walmart

Here's the GOODS from my trip to Walmart Last night. WITHOUT a website to help me this week :) Most of it is trial sized stuff that I purchased to get overage towards the tanning lotion I wanted ($4.28) and the apple juice Jacob NEEDED ($1.97 -UGH!!) Look at the refill packs for the clean & clear blackhead eraser - regularly $5.44 - only .44 each. Sweet Deal!

So I came in needing 2 items - $6.25+tax - and left with all this

-24 coupons later-yikes!

and only spent

...Drum Roll Please...

$5.71 + tax(2.96)

$8.67

Now why doesn't everyone coupon shop? Oh wait - cause its totally addicting and eats up all my spare time - BUT NOT MY MONEY!!!! Love it.

Walgreens - $10 for all this!

Monday

Tuesday

I'm getting the hang of Walgreen's thanks to my two favorite sites for Wags deals...

From Wags to Riches - cute button on my sidebar!

I Heart Wags - I also looove I heart cvs

Here's a mini breakdown of my transactions so far this week. Yup - SO FAR - when I get my rebate in the mail *any day now* I'll be doing more. I have a new store nearby so they have a $3 off $10+ purchase in circulation for that store good for 2 weeks! Yikes!

2 S.B. Shower Cleaner Kits = $6.62 after rebates (2 separate rebates)

2 S.B. Bathroom Wipes = FREE after rebate

2 Windex Items = $.50ea after rebate

2 Oral B Toothbrushes = FREE at register

2 Crest Toothpastes = FREE at register

2 Glade Candles = FREE after rebate

2 Glade Gel Plug-Ins = FREE after rebate

Glade Gel Refill pack = FREE after rebate

2 Halloween candies

2 M&M candies

See all that FREE stuff!!! So basically I only 'paid' for the windex, candy, and the shower cleaner kits - cheap!

I even went shopping with both my kiddos....yea!

St. George Marathon

My brother Paul ran in the St. George Marathon on Saturday! I cannot believe what an emotional experience that was. His time was 3 hours 19 minutes. That's like 7.5 minutes/mi average! wow.

- 26.2 Miles -

Yikes!

More fun details and maybe pictures from my family trip to St. George coming soon.



Starting to add pics. Thanks to my family that actually takes pictures at family events :)

Spaghetti - looks funny huh

Mmmmmm.

Another Fabulous meal from Heath.

Breaded Chicken Tenders

If it were me cooking - I would just cover the frozen chicken in bread crumbs and bake it. But Heath - oh goodness - he used like 10 ingredients and the chicken was to die for! The veggies were just a package of (FREE) Stemfresh and they were a little crunchy (just like I like them) and super yummy!

The gist of how he did it...

Thawed the chicken tenders a little.

Dipped then in a mixture of eggs and milk (he wanted cream - but cuuuummon - no way)

The coated with a mixture of Italian bread crumbs (16oz for $1), "other spices", garlic powder, a dash of red pepper, and I think he said more - But hmmmm? He never really tells me how he does it and I'm usually juggling kids while he cooks. But WOW! Then when I ask how he did it he just sorta tells me while we eat. I need to write this stuff down for me to duplicate.

I've been thinking - what if I tried to make my own chicken nuggets? Any of you ever tried that?