Mrs. Clemms

MOVED

2010-09-28T21:20:00.001-05:00

I havent updated this blog in forever, and I opened a new one. So...I can now be found at:
http://mommiescrochet.blogspot.com
Hope to see you all there!

Posting about some Giveaways!!

2009-04-20T10:13:00.003-05:00

I thought I would post about some contests for you all to enter. I know not many people, if any, read my blog. But, I wanted to let you know about them.

Star Knits is giving away TWO WIP bags!!! Check them out and let her know which you like best! Also be sure to check out her Etsy site here!!!

Teresa over at Learn to Crochet, is giving away crochet hooks and magazines. Head on over there and check out her blog. It is VERY helpful with many tutorials!!!

Hopefully I will be able to get some pictures taken and post of the Easter outfits I made for myself & hubby and the boys. Michael got a yellow tie and the boys both got yellow vests to match my Cupcake shirt from Sitch 'n Bitch Crochet and my granny square skirt in yellow and white. Everywhere we went people ooo'd and ahh'd and it made me feel really good that I actually made something we could all wear! Actually, I think, that when it was all finished and looking at how much yarn I had left over, I think it cost me less than $10 to make everything!!! WOW!
Now I want us to have matching outfits in every color!!!

Washcloth: FPdc

2009-02-05T10:42:00.007-06:00

I came up with this washcloth pattern the other night and thought I would share it with you guys. If you use my pattern, please link back to my blog or to my pattern on Ravelry. Also, I would love for you to send a picture so I can see!!

This is the first pattern I have came up with and the first I have ever written. So, there might be some mistakes. If you happen to find any please let me know! :-)

Hook: I used a K hook, but you can use whatever size you want depending on the size you want to make.

Ch. 30
Foundation Row: hdc in 3rd ch. from hook and then hdc in the remaining chs in the row. (27) ch2 and turn.
Row1: hdc across in each previous hdc. ch 2 and turn.
Row2: *hdc in first 2 previous hdc. FPdc in hdc 2 rows below. Repeat from * across row. Ch2 and turn.
Rows3-27: All odd rows: repeat row 1. Even rows: repeat Row 2.
Cut yarn and finish off.
Edging:
Join yarn and SC all the way around the square. Remember to do 3sc in each corner stitch. Sl.St. to join.
Ch 2 and hdc in each previous sc around (3hdc in each corner). Sl.st. to join and then fasten off.
Weave in ends and you are done!

I hope these instructions have made sense. Like I said, it's my first pattern to write for others.

Let me know how the washcloths(or dishcloths) turn out for you!
~April

Just a few things I have been working on...

2009-02-03T10:44:00.004-06:00

I have lots more than what I have pictured here. I just havent taken a picture of everything yet. Or, well..I'm being lazy and these were the things that were close by:

This is a back scrubber for the shower. It was originally supposed to be a scarf but the yarn I was using is really bulky and it was ending up a lot wider than I wanted. So, I just stopped and added two ch40 handles on each end to hold it with.

Washcloth using FPdc:

My first knit project. A scarf...eventually. lol.

Here are a few pictures I found on my camera from Christmas presents I made.

The red was mine, Orange was mother-in-law's, Curly scarf was for sis-in-law, and the pink one was for my step-daughter. There were WAY more that I made and just never got a chance to take a picture of. I wish I had though...b/c I made my mom a gorgeous cerulean blue and white one!!

WWE Smackdown

2009-02-02T10:53:00.008-06:00

So, me and Michael had gotten tickets to WWE Smackdown Live in Huntsville, Al for yesterday. It wasnt a taped show for tv, but it was great anyway. Here are some pictures!You should be able to click to see them bigger.

The main event was supposed to be Jeff Hardy & Triple H vs. Coslov and Edge. But, Jeff wasnt there (boo!) So, it was a triple threat match for the Championship.

Diva's Match: Natalya vs. ?

The Brian Kendric & Ezekiel Jackson vs. Carlito & Primo:

Bella Twins & R-Truth dancing & singing with some lucky kids:

The Great Khali vs. I think Scotty Goldman:

Me & hubby:

Chavo Guerro vs. Kazarny:

Umaga vs. Jimmy Wang Yang:

Shelton Benjamin vs. MVP:

Is it Monday already?...

2009-01-26T10:59:00.000-06:00

Well, the weekend flew by way to fast. Eli is cutting his third tooth and can go from calm to screaming at night. Landon, my 2 year old, is just that...TWO. As in the terrible two's. He is driving me nuts some days with his tantrums and not napping. But, it's all okay when thw two of them are playing nicely together with a toy...until someone decides to hit the other. lol.

So, I finished the Violet Beauregard skirt from Stitch 'n Bitch. I also made a small clutch purse from the book too. If my camera was working I would post pictures. I will try to remember to take some with my blackberry later.

I am trying to decide what I want to do next. I want to make Michael the Jolly Roger Skull sweater from S'nB, but I don't want to have to go buy black yarn. I have just about every other color but black, and definately not enough skeins to make it either. There are also some skull putholders in the book that I want to make, but alas, I have only a small ball of orange cotton. So, I need another color.

What I think I have decided to try is using the pattern from the skull sweater, I am going to make a skull pillow for the living room. Thinking of using the Red Heart Grande Super Bulky in Linen. I also have it in burgundy and hunter green. I will probably do it in the green because the burgundy is so much red that it just wont do. I mean we are Tennessee Vols fans, NOT Alabama fans. So, red isnt a common color in this house. lol.

Stitch 'N *itch..

2009-01-22T10:45:00.001-06:00

I am working on the Voilet Beauregard skirt from the book. It is working up pretty fast and I am making my main color bright pink. Yeah, out of all the yarn I have, bright pink is the color I had the most of. But, it is so cute! Here's a pic from what the one from the book looks like. I'll post mine when it's finished!

Is it Friday yet???

2009-01-15T12:33:00.000-06:00

So, I was sitting here looking thru my emails and noticed Eli looked like he was eating something. I checked his mouth and low and behold...a ladybug wing. Well, a piece of one. Gross...Of course he got mad at me for poking my finger in his mouth, but he's over it now.

Here's my triangle shawl which I may end up making still bigger to be a triangle throw thingy for the couch. Kinda like a triangle lapghan maybe. I am just using whatever color yarn I happen to pick up so it's very colorful. (Thats Landon's hand in the corner..He was saying "Oh Wow Cool!")

I haven't been to CVS since the Monday after Christmas. And I am dying to go and get some Cheeze-its and SoyJoy bars and other stuff too. I don't think my extrabucks expire until the end of the month anyway. Need to figure out me a scenario for when I go...

Coffee Mug Cozy

2009-01-08T13:40:00.000-06:00

Here's the crocheted Coffee Mug Cozy I made last night. I just kind of made it up as I went. It's for Michael and I am planning on making one for my mom in blue and white to match her scarf I made for christmas. It was done in her school colors(she's a teacher). Oh, and the cozy takes like, literally, minutes in the very bulky yarn I am using!

Lots of Crocheting around here

2009-01-08T11:48:00.000-06:00

I made A LOT of scarfs and a few beanie hats for Christmas and am still working on a scarf currently.

So, I thought it was about time I updated my blog and posted a few pictures.

These are for a large Tennessee Vols orange and white throw blanket I am working on.
The green, burgundy, and tan squares are for a granny square scarf I am making for the lady we rent from. She gave me this yarn and about 4 more skeins of each color!!!! yay!

These are pix of my slippers (orange ones) and the ones I made for Landon. His have his initials on them!

I will post more laters!...Gotta find my camera!

A Work In Progress...my stash

2008-10-09T11:41:00.000-05:00

So, I thought I would post a few pictures of my stash of stuff accumulating around here.

This first one is of the cabinet in the bathroom. It is way to full. I have pretty much ran out of room under there. I have toothpaste, pads and tampons, and shampoo and conditioner, among a lot of other stuff crammed under there. I try to straighten it up here and there, but every time I add something else to it, it's all messy again. So, if I can find a cabinet that will fit in the other corner, I will get it and use it for my stockpiling.

This is a picture of under the kitchen sink. It's a heck of a lotta more messy under there than in the bathroom. I believe there are 3 Febreeze Noticeables starter kits, 2 Glade spray, 5 other sprays, lots of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers, and other junk.
This shows dish detergent. There should be 5 Dawn total, and 2 Ajax. Glade Fabric and Air..I love this stuff. Lots of other random cleaners are under there as well.

So, right now I would say that mainly my stash is made up (have the most of:) toothpaste, pads/tampons, shampoo & conditioner, razors for Him, Dawn dish detergent, and air fresheners!!!

Tuesday at CVS

2008-10-08T13:37:00.000-05:00

April's card
$2.29 Glaceau Vitamin water
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
-$2.00 ecb
-$4.98 ecb
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=$0.32!
SAVED $7.99
EARNED $4.98 & $2.29 ecbs

Michael's Card
$2.29 Glaceau Vitamin Water
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
$0.62 Atkins bar (clearanced)
$0.62 Atkins bar
$0.62 Atkins bar
$0.62 Atkins bar
$9.99 Boost drinks
$4.24 Boost drinks (Buy1 Get1 50%off)
-$1.50 boost q found by drinks
-$1.50. "
-$2.99 ecb
-$4.98 ecb
----------------
=$14.45 oop
EARN $4.98 & $2.29 ECBs
SAVED $23.71

YTD Savings April (just over two months)$455.66 !!!
YTD Savings Michael (Not even One Week so far!!!)$89.21 !!!

Newest Buys...

2008-10-06T16:20:00.000-05:00

This banner takes you to my newest obsession! But, only click if you are over 18! Also, if you order something from them, please do so thru this banner link here!!!

They have AWESOME deals! Right now one deal is to buy ONE DVD and get THREE FREE!!! Wow!

Please check them out!

I recently spent $61 for almost $200 worth of products!!!

CVS Trip Today

2008-10-05T19:30:00.000-05:00

T#1 my card
$4.98 Always Infinity
$1.79 Nursery water
$1.79 Nursery water
$2.99 CVS Vit-D 100ct
$3.29 Huggies CleanTeam wipes
$3.29 Huggies CleanTeam wipes
$0.79 Dove choc. "Filler"
-$3.00 off $15 q
-$0.55 nursery water q
-$3.00 huggies q
-$2.00 ecb
-$5.00 ecb
-$5.37 ecb
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=$0.32 oop
EARNED $4.98 & $2.99
SAVED $19.93!

T#2 my card
$7.99 Revlon cream2powder eye
-$1.00 cvs revlon q
-$2.00 revlon q
-$2.00 ecb
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= $3.44
SAVED $5.00

T#1 Michael's Card
$14.99 Breeze2 Meter
-$14.99 ($30Q adjusted down)
---------------
= FREE but $1.57 tax oop
EARN $10 ecb

T#2 Michael's Card
$4.98 Always Infinity pads
$2.99 CVS Vit-D 100ct
$3.49 super bike (motorcycle for Landon)
-$10.00 ecb
---------------
= $1.59 oop
EARNED $4.98 & $2.99 ecbs
SAVED $11.01

September 29 CVS Trip

2008-10-01T22:31:00.000-05:00

Here's a photo. I will post my receipt later tomorrow.

1 Sunsilk Shampoo
1 Sunsilk Conditioner
2 Febreeze Noticeables
2 Dawn Hand Renewal
1 Dawn regular
1 Johnson's Buddies
1 Gillette Fusion Power razor
Small notebook
Arizona Pomegranate Green Tea
2 CoverGirl Clean foundations
2 CG Wetslicks lip
1 TicTac..(went into overage by $0.61!! So, added it)

Bzzzz Agent...

2008-10-01T22:22:00.000-05:00

http://www.bzzagent.com//p/2033414342/ApeClems

http://www.bzzagent.com//p/7494048301/ApeClems

Good CVS Morning!!!

2008-09-24T10:42:00.000-05:00

Well, after checking e-mails this morning. Michael and myself BOTH got CVS coupons in our emails for $4 off $20!!! WooHoo!!! I've already done my trip for this week, but I am going to have to go back for sure now! Michael doesnt have any ECB's on his card yet, but maybe next week we can get his going!

Wow Wow Wubbzy! Giveaway!

2008-09-24T10:36:00.000-05:00

Mommies With Cents is giving away two Wow Wow Wubbzy DVD's!!! Head on over to check it out and enter to win. You can enter (by leaving a comment) and the winner will be chosen on Friday September 26th and announced on the 27th! So, hurry and enter!!!

I have gotten 2 entries because I first posted a comment asking to be entered, then I posted a blog about it!!! Yay! Landon loves Wubbzy, so I hope I win!

Barilla HouseParty

2008-09-23T15:35:00.000-05:00

Here is the Barilla Pasta website:

http://www.barillaus.com/home/Pages/Barilla_Piccolini.aspx

Here is the link to my HouseParty page: (You can also click on the two items above)http://houseparty.com/party/81725

Here's what HouseParty.com has to say about this party:

"Welcome to the Barilla Piccolini House Party!

Buon viaggio!

Get ready to experience Italy from the comfort of your home.

Invite your guests to indulge in Barilla Piccolini and become part of the Barilla’s “global neighborhood.”
Now that you’re part of the Barilla Piccolini House Party, you get to spread the word by inviting your friends to your exclusive party on Saturday, October 11th."

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
"Now that you’re a Barilla Piccolini Party host, you might be wondering “How does this all work?”
Party Day—On October 11th, gather your favorite dinner guests for a night of incomparable Italian food, fun and ambience.
Party Package—You’ll get your FREE party package a few days before your party.
Party Now—Your party may be weeks away, but the fun starts now on your party website. Send invites; post comments; upload photos & videos.
It’s time to “Go Italian!”

2008-09-23T12:07:00.000-05:00

For being a member of Pssst..., I am getting coupons to try the following for FREE!! WooHoo!

Make weekends even sweeter

• Bakery-style pastries warm from your oven!

• Find these bake-at-home, mouth-watering Flaky Twists with Chocolate Icing and other cinnamon rolls in your grocer’s refrigerated case.

• Visit www.Pillsbury.com for tasty recipes and more ways to bring your family together with great food.

Just Unroll, Top and Bake!

• Warm from your oven, this Thin Crust bakes up delicious and evenly browned every time.

• Your whole family can get in on the fun of making a pizza — just the way you like it! Unroll the refrigerated dough, add favorite toppings and bake.

• Find Pillsbury Thin and Classic Pizza Crusts in your grocer’s refrigerated case. Look for great pizza recipes at www.Pillsbury.com.

Lot's of CVS'ing going on around here..

2008-09-22T14:05:00.000-05:00

Ok, me & Michael (yes, he has his own card now!) did a total of 4 transactions yesterday. But, I also went Saturday and last Monday as well...
Here's what I/we did yesterday:

Transaction#1
Raincheck for Aleve-D for $0.99 (b/c after EB's last week, would have been this price)
-$0.99 Alave printed Q (was for $1, but adjusted it down)
----------------------
Subtotal: $0.00 !!!
Tax: $0.09
TOTAL: $0.09 !!! Wooho!

Transaction #2
1 Soy Joy bar $0.50
1 Nivea Men Body Wash $4.99
1 Adidas Deodorant $4.99
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-$2.00 off $10 cvs Q
-$1.00 Nivea Q
-$1.00 Adidas Q
-$2.00 EB's
-$3.99 EB's
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Subtotal: $0.49
Tax $0.22
TOTAL: $0.71 !!!
Earned $4.99 & $4.00 ECB's for Nivea & Adidas

Transaction#3
AirWick Refill $2.50
AirWick Warmer $0.99
2 Soy Joy Bars $1.00
Crest ProHealth Rinse $2.99
Colgate MaxFresh $1.65 on clearance!!
3 Shick Disposable Razors (.99each) $2.97
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-$0.75 Q colgate
-$1.00 cvs colgate Q
-$0.99 shick ($2q adjusted down)
-$0.99 "
-$0.99 "
-$0.99 AirWick warmer free when u buy a refill
-$1.29 ECB
-$2.00/ $10.00 cvs Q
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Subtotal: $3.10
Tax: $0.70
TOTAL: $3.80 Earn $2 ecb for Crest Rinse

Transaction#4 MICHAEL'S CARD!!!

Krabby Patty Gummies $1.49 (were $5.99 a few weeks ago!)
3 Atkins Bars $3.75
2 Maxwell House coffee $4.99 (Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
SpongeBob stretch toy $4.99
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-$1.00 atkins bar Q
-$1.00 "
-$1.00 "
-$2.00 off $10.00cvs Q
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Subtotal: $10.22
Tax: $1.19
TOTAL: $11.41
Not great, but I just wanted him to see me in action! lol...

I will try to get a total for $ OOP and $ Saved later today or tomorrow...

Eli's almost crawling!

2008-09-17T11:04:00.000-05:00

So, since last Saturday, Eli has been getting up on all fours and trying to crawl. He will get up and then lean forward...
rinse, and repeat...
until he get's to whatever he's got his eye on. It is too cute!

Landon, well, he's just Landon. The boy who doesnt want to eat anything half the time. But, the dr's say it's normal.

CVS'ing is going good. I went on Monday. I have to go back today because I got a nail polish and it didnt give me my ECB's, I got home and realized I picked up the wrong one! poo!

Also, Eli has his 6 month checkup today at 2:15pm. It was actually supposed to be last Tuesday, but I totally had no idea! Oh well. He should be getting some shots, but I am not going to have to pay them an extra $100+ just to do it there. (Cost about $12 just for the checkup) So, I am going to go by the Health Department and get them.. The cost...about $10!!!! It's sad how dr's offices charge an arm and leg. They charge for the vaccine itself, and for the girls to give it...and that's worth $100+, yeah..um, NO! $10 sounds better to me!!!

Pixxies

2008-09-11T17:24:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures of my boys:

2008-09-11T11:11:00.000-05:00

September 11, 2001...I was sitting in Spanish class at DHS....

At one point I was told there was a bomb threat at the college my mom taught at, but ended up there wasn't. That was a bad day...and 5 days later I had to put my prescious Jewels to sleep. She had kidney failure and I couldnt stand to see her suffer.

My Coupon Book

2008-09-11T10:26:00.000-05:00

Here's a few pix I just took of my coupon book. It isn't great and I am already needing something bigger. Well I don't want anything bigger, per se, just maybe fatter/thicker. Click on the pictures to biggify them...

Outside: Front

In the front I have my CVS and Wags slots for ECB's, cvs cards, and RR's for Wags.

These are the tabs I have my coupons sorted under. (Drinks/Toothpaste/Shampoo&Cond/Tampons/Air Freshener are the ones shown)

In the back are my receipts for CVS and Wags..and maybe the occasional Wal-Mart receipt.

So, how do you organize your coupons???

Our Trip Last Weekend..

2008-09-11T09:57:00.000-05:00

...is why I haven't posted in a bit. Getting ready for the trip, then coming home and being worn out and dealing with kids who's schedules were thrown off for 3 whole days.

I didn't manage to go by a CVS while in Tennessee b/c of everything else going on. It sucks b/c there was somethingI wanted to get that isn't sold here in Alabama. *wink, wink*

We went up for hubby's work. It was a weekend of them playing things like softball, volleyball, darts, walk/run, basketball, etc. They play other TVA plants around here. I think they got 2nd place in volleyball, and didn't place in softball. They only played 3 games. Lost, Won, Lost. Normally they don't do that bad at softball, but a lot of the guys are older-ish and have knee/ankle problems. Heck, even my hubby has knee/ankle problems too, so I don't guess it's the age thing. lol.

Me, the boys, and my mom & friend all went shopping and I got lots of Tennessee Vols stuff...shoes, shirts, pants, and more.

Saturday night was the party. The theme this year was Mardi Gras. So, things were decorated with purple, green, and gold. There were beads all over the tables and we brought a bunch of them home too. Landon was being a typical 2 yr old. Running and screaming b/c he was so tired from not taking a nap, but what's new.

Eli was a pretty good baby. 'Nuf said.

We came back Sunday afternoon and have yet to really unpack everything and it's now Thursday. haha. We are just to worn out still...

I did however, go by CVS twice since I last posted, so I will post those receipts in a bit.

OH, and last week I got my first ever e-mail from CVS for $4 off of a $20 purchase! WooHoo!!!

CVS Trip from Saturday: Results!!!

2008-08-31T18:57:00.000-05:00

$12.44 oop
$55.12 saved

I would have spent WAY less oop, but Michael just HAD to have the 4 (12pk) Pepsi for $12!! That totally threw my scenarios for a loop at the last minute!!!
So:
$12.44 oop
-$12 (for pepsi)
= $0.44 give or take (tax).

See! Would have been MUCH better!

T#1
(2)Mountain Dew & (2)Pepsi -- $12
CVS Makeup Remover Toweletes -- $1.99
Children's Fleet Enema -- $2.19
-$2.00 off $10 cvs Q
- $1.00 enema Q
-$2.00 cvs skincare Q
-$5.99 ecb (from prev. trip)
=$5.75
Saved $18.75
Earned $3 & $2 ECBs

T#2
(2) Stayfree -- $9
(2) Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor -- $11.98
CVS aloe handsoap -- $0.79
Nailene glue-on nails -- $5.99
-$2.00 off $10 cvs Q
-$2.00 cvs skincare Q
-$4.50 bogo stayfree Q
-$2.00 ecb (from T#1)
-$3.00.ecb (from T#1)
-$3.00 ecb (from prev. trip)
-$5.99 Clairol Q
=$6.69
Saved $36.37
Earned $5 & $3 ECBs

So, I pretty much got everything for free when I paid the $12 for the Pepsi!

YTD Savings: $133.30

Summer 2008 Spending: $56.68 (ONLY b/c just starting out(4weeks)...{my first 2 trips were mainly to GET my first ecbs}... AND Michaels $12 for Pepsi!!!)Yay!!

Plus, at the end of the summer quarter, CVS gives you back 2% of everything you spent OOP for the 3 months!!! Woo hoo, it's not much, but so far I've got like $1.50 I will get in ecb's for it! Hey, that's a lot when I can get most transactions around a $1 or less!!!!

CVS trippin' Part2

2008-08-28T18:02:00.000-05:00

So, as promised...what I did at CVS yesterday! (p.s. I'm going again Saturday, so if YOU want to go see how I do it, let me know!!)
Here is what my receipts say:

Transaction #1
Stayfree 1 @ 2/$9.........$4.50
Stayfree 1 @ 2/$9.........$4.50
Online photo order........$2.53

1 CVS q $2off/$10.......-$2.00
3 ECB..........................-$3.00
BOGO Stayfree Q........-$6.39
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( For 7 Items) Total: $0.73
Today You Saved: $15.17

Transaction #2
Playtex Tampons...........$4.99
Zipfizz energy drink......$5.99

Playtex q.......................-$1.00
$1.50 ecb......................-$1.50
$2off/$10 q..................-$2.00
$5 ecb...........................-$5.00
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( For 2 Items) Total: $1.70
Today you saved: $9.50

Transaction #3
Softsoap handsoap........................$0.99
(2) Ajax dishsoap..........................$1.79 (BOGO sale)
Colgate 2n1 Toothpaste...............$3.29
Colgate Max Fresh TP............(FREE, was BOGO too)
Zipfizz Energy Drink....................$5.99
CVS brand handsoap....................$1.49
(2)Gold Emblem Gummybears.....$0.99
Trident Gum................................$1.19 (Gum & Gummybears b/c I went Negative!)
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( For 10 Items) Total: $0.59
Today you saved: $22.87

Total Spent Out Of Pocket(OOP): $3.02
Total Saved Today: $47.54
Year To Date Savings: $85.76 (only been doing deals at CVS for 4 weeks!!!)

CVS Trippin'

2008-08-27T23:56:00.000-05:00

So, my CVS trip today was awesome. It didn't go completely as I had planned in the last post, but very close!!! It's midnight and I should SOO be in bed and asleep, but I am wide awake!

When I get up tomorrow...err...later this morning, I will post the results of my receipts!!!

Yay Brit for reading my blog! I hope to convert you to a coupon queen as well!!! lol...

~night all

2008-08-27T12:12:00.000-05:00

Going CVS'ing!!!!!

2008-08-27T12:00:00.000-05:00

My plans for this afternoon at CVS:

Transaction#1

(2)Stayfree --------2/$9
Kotex liners--------$1.49
-$2/$10 Q
-$1 Kotex Q
- BOGO Stayfree Q
-$3 ecb
=$0.53+tax Earn $5 & $1.49 ecb

Transaction#2

Playtex Gentle Glide----$4.99
Zipfizz drink------------$5.99
CVS handsoap----------$1.98
-$2/$10 q
-$1 playtex q
-$2 cvs q
-$5 ecb
-$1.49 ecb
=$1.49+tax Earn $5.99 & $3.00 ecb

Transaction#3

Zipfizz------------$5.99
Softsoap----------$0.99
Golgate-----------$2.99 (cheapest) BOGO
Ajax -------------$1.79 BOGO
-$2/$10 Q
-$0.75 colgate Q
-$0.20 ajax Q
-$0.35 softsoap Q
-$5.99 ecb
-$1.50 ecb
=$0.97 +tax Earn $5.99 ecb

Total Out Of Pocket: $2.99 +tax

Started with $9.50 ecb ($5, $3, $1.50ecb).....
End up with $13.99 ecb!!! ($5.99, $5.00, and $3.00 ecb)

CVS/Wags stuff...

2008-08-26T14:00:00.000-05:00

Here are my receipts from LAST week's deals (8/17-8/23).
Sorry took so long to post.

WALGREENS:

Heavy Duty Forks (3)---------$0.99 each
Papermate Pens (2) --------- $0.99 each
Sharpies (2)-------------------$0.99 each
Red Barron Pizza (2)-------2/$5.00
Small car for Landon----------$0.79
-2.22 coupon (q)
-1.20 q
-1.80 q
-5.00 RR
-1.00 RR
Total: $3.29

CVS
Transaction #1

First Aid Kit (2)--------$0.99 each
Bandaids---------------$3.29
Nepsporin to Go -------$5.99
-2.00 cvs coupon
-5.79 ECB (extra bucks)
Total: $3.78 OOP & received $5 ECB

Transaction #2

Gold Emblem Gummys ------$0.88
Glade Spray (2)--------------$0.88 each (had BOGO Q)
Puffs Tissues (2)-------------$0.88 each
CVS hand soap---------------$1.99
J&J Buddies soap------------$0.99
-0.88
-0.25 x 2
-2.00 cvs q
-0.99 q
-2.00 ($2 off $10 q)
Total: $1.31
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Total OOP (out of pocket/cash): $8.38
Total Saved: $34.11
% Saved: 80%

Tuesday Ramblings

2008-08-26T11:35:00.000-05:00

Gah, I wish Eli would just cut that tooth already! He has been so cranky lately. He's currently playing with a blow-up turtle that goes into the pool.

Landon is watching Jimmy Neutron.

I am on here doing this & reading posts on BabyCenter's Bargain Board.

I wish it was Friday already...

Oh, & I promise to post my cvs/wags deals from last Wednesday sometime today...

Monday Madness....

2008-08-25T14:07:00.000-05:00

My grandmother & my uncle just came by around 11:30. They brought Landon some diapers and bananas. I got a Birmingham newspaper (MORE COUPONS!!!). There were a few other things as well. They stayed about an hour before they had to leave for her next dr. appointment at 2.
I managed to get Landon to say a few things for them to hear. Like please, thank you, sorry, etc. They thought it was cute, so that's all that mattered. Eli had gotten woke up when they rang the doorbell, so he was a crabby baby for a while.
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Now, I wanted to post about this weekend:

Saturday night I went with my friend Megan to a "Slumber Party". Now, this isnt your typical slumber party. It is one for adult (over 18) females only! See where I'm going here? Well, they did a drawing and I got $28 worth of "goodies" for me and Michael! WooHoo! I am supposed to go to another this weekend. But, we'll have to see if Michael lets me. Haha, it's a win win situation. I get away from the screaming kids for a while and he gets, um, well...stuff to "play" with. LOL....
The website is www.slumberparties.com I believe. Over 18 ONLY!!!!

Sunday, we went to Shoney's after church. We were ordering our drinks and Landon said "Tea Please" !!!! I was so happy! And when the lady brought it, he said "thank you"!!! Go Landon! He's getting so big!!!
Oh, and last night before bed, Landon wanted to use the potty. Ok, that's good. Well, no he wanted to use the BIG potty.So, I held him so he didnt fall in. He pee'd a total of three times last night! WooHoo! In the BIG potty!!! Now, we have to get one of those rings for it so that he doesn't fall in. lol. There's one at Wal-Mart that looks like a football! Yay! Can't wait to get it!
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I am going to post my hopeful scenarios for CVS and WAGS (Walgreens) once I get them figured out. I only have a few dollars, maybe $5 to use.. So, I've gotta stretch it goooood this week!

Check back later!

2008-08-22T17:33:00.000-05:00

I took this video last night before bed. Michael was making Daffy Duck noises & Eli thought it was so funny. Landon even got in on the action too.

Been a long while...

2008-08-22T14:12:00.000-05:00

..So, I know it's been quite a while since I posted, but I admit I have been on here..just doing Gizmo's blog. Yes, my cat has a blog. I am addicted to it. It is hilarious what these blogging cats have to say.

Let's see, since the last time I posted there has been Landon's 2nd Birthday party, Eli is now 5 1/2 months old, and I have taken up couponing like crazy!

I plan to keep a total on here to show how much I have saved. It has only been 3 weeks of doing it, but it's getting better by the week!!!

I am going to add pictures from the party and other stuff in more posts so this one isnt soooo long...ok...well, Don't forget to leave me some comments to motivate me to keep up my blog and not just Gizmo's!!!

P.S. I am going to be posting the things I mentioned above in other posts, just dating them for when they should have been added. Ok, done.

First Trip to CVS & WAGS!!

2008-08-08T21:00:00.000-05:00

Didn't go as good as it could have. But I'm learning and earning...ECB's that is!!! oh, and RR's...
Let's see. The Johnson's Buddies bar was free with coupon, the Children's Advil was free after getting ECB's back. Glade Air Freshener was free after coupons. The Cover Girl makeup was FREE as well!!!...And the other stuff was almost free too!!! I am loving this!!!

Landon's 2nd Birthday...

2008-08-02T19:00:00.000-05:00

Too much to talk about, so here are some pictures! Click to biggify!

By the end, we were POOPED!!!

Landon got a haircut..finally...

2008-06-22T14:26:00.000-05:00

2008-06-19T14:29:00.000-05:00

Swimming at Grandma's house!!!

Daddy's Birthday & Memphis, TN

2008-06-15T01:49:00.000-05:00

So, last minute we go to Memphis to the zoo and to Beale Street afterward. Landon loved the animals at the zoo. And Eli slept a lot of the time. It was hot and I was tired.

Here we are on Beale St. We had drinks, I nursed walking down the street, and Landon wanted a Hurricane!! He got one, but minus the alcohol!!!

My Fuzzy Leprachaun (above) & Landon's Virgin Hurricane (below).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!

Pool Time

2008-06-10T14:00:00.000-05:00

We decided to let Landon play outside in his new pool. He loved it and Eli got a nap before he played. Here are some pictures!!!

BlackBerry Curve

2008-05-14T14:41:00.000-05:00

I got a new BlackBerry Curve phone on Monday! I love it! I guess its a mix of a Mothers Day and Birthday(23rd) present! Michael also got a new phone about 2 weeks ago too.
So, Landons feeling better. He had a double ear infection last week and is on antibiotics. Eli is on a prescription allergy medicine and zantac too.
There is also more good news. I just paid all 3 credit cards off today!! Woohoo! It feels like such a weight off my shoulders already. Next will be paying off Landon @ Helen Keller. We still owe about $600 on him and $800 on Eli. And that is after our insurance paid their part. It sucks, I hate our insurance BCBS of Tennessee.
Ok, Eli is getting hungry better feed him!

Landon: Playing with "Calk".

2008-04-24T11:37:00.000-05:00

So, Michael bought Landon some chalk ("Calk" as Landon calls it) yesterday afternoon from the dollar store. He loves to "wite" with pens and we figured he would like to play with chalk. He did, and ended up getting very colorful himself.

Here are a few pictures of Landon, Michael, & Eli:

Footprints in chalk...

Landon also got his lawn mower out and mowed a bit. Michael got a new push mower yesterday as well...compliments of my Uncle Lanny & My Grandmother. They really shouldn't have!!!! Here's some more pictures:

Dandy Dandelions

2008-04-24T11:30:00.000-05:00

So, I have found a recipe for making dandelion wine. I am also planning on making dandelion jelly, oil, etc.

Dandelion is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Dandelion is commonly used as a food. The leaves are used in salads and teas, while the roots are often used as a coffee substitute. Dandelion leaves and roots have been used for hundreds of years to treat liver, gallbladder, kidney, and joint problems. In some countries, dandelion is considered a blood purifier and is used for ailments such as eczema and cancer. Dandelion has also been used historically to treat poor digestion.

Dandelion Wine

2gal/8 liter crock
3-5 qts/3-5 liters blossoms
5 qts/5 liters water
3 pounds/1.5 kg sugar
1 organic orange
1 organic lemon
1 pkg/8 grams live yeast whole wheat bread toast

DIRECTIONS:
Find a field of dandelions in bloom and pick them with a sweeping motion of your parted fingers, like a comb.
Back home, put blossoms immediately into a large ceramic, glass, or plastic vessel.
Boil water; pour over flowers.
Cover your crock with cheesecloth. Stir daily for three days.
On the fourth day, strain blossoms from liquid.
Cook liquid with sugar and rind of citrus (omit rind if not organic) for 30-60 minutes.
Return to crock. Add citrus juice.
When liquid has cooled to blood temperature, soften yeast, spread on toast, and float toast in crock.
Cover and let work two days.
Strain.Return liquid to crock for one more day to settle.
Filter into very clean bottles and cork lightly.

Research on Dandelions

2008-04-22T11:54:00.000-05:00

http://crabappleherbs.com/blog/category/herbs/dandelion/
http://winemaking.jackkeller.net/dandelio.asp
http://witchenkitchen.com/
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Grow Your Own Dandelions!
Dandelions are hardy plants and grow successfully just about anywhere they are planted. Unlike some delicate flowers, if you transplant a dandelion, the slight trauma of digging it up and replanting it will usually cause the plant to produce more flowers. For this project you are going to transplant a dandelion from a garden or field into a pot that you can take home. Here's how to do it:
Take a plant pot and place a few rocks at the bottom to help with drainage.
Fill the pot half full with potting soil.
Show your child how to dig up a dandelion. Be sure to get most of the long, main taproot or the plant will die.
Place the uprooted plant into the pot, and add more potting soil so that it's firmly planted in the pot.
Water the dandelion well and set it where it will get sunlight.
Check the plant daily and keep the soil damp -- not too wet or too dry.
Within about 10-20 days the plant will grow buds and flowers should bloom. When the flowers die the seed puffs will form. You can explain that the wind usually blows the seed puffs and the individual seeds are released and fly with the wind. Wherever they settle is usually where they will grow to become brand new dandelions.
Be sure to examine the dandelions at all stages of growth. Pick a flower and take it apart. Count the petals. Do the same thing with the seed-puff. Count all of the individual seeds in one tuft. There are lots!
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Make Dandelion Jelly!

4 cups packed dandelion flowers (just the yellow blossoms removed from green stems)
3 cups water
4 cups of sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 box powdered pectin (i.e., Sure-Jell)
Strainer and cheesecloth
Put yellow dandelion blossoms and water in pan over high heat. Bring to boil and then immediately turn down heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the water and blossoms through a strainer, pressing on the blossoms to extract all of the liquid. Save the dandelion water and discard the used flowers. Strain the dandelion water through cheesecloth and put it in a pan. Add the lemon juice, sugar and pectin. Bring to rolling boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. At this point, it's optional to tint the jelly with yellow food coloring as desired. Pour into clean jelly jars and seal.
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Dandelion Blossom Syrup

1 quart dandelion flowers
1 quart (4 cups) water
4 cups sugar
½ lemon or orange (organic if possible) chopped, peel and all
Note: The citrus is optional, it will give the syrup an orangey or lemony flavor. If you want the pure dandelion flavor, you can skip the citrus. I make it both ways each year.

1. Put blossoms and water in a pot.
2. Bring just to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let sit overnight.
3. The next day, strain and press liquid out of spent flowers.
4. Add sugar and sliced citrus and heat slowly, stirring now and again, for several hours or until reduced to a thick, honey-like syrup.
5. Can in half-pint or 1 pint jars.
This recipe makes a little more than 1 pint
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I am also hoping to make some Dandelion Sunshine Medicine too!!!