OMG! I just realized something. Look closely.................it's not finger art. It's TOE art! Hahahahahahah.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Starkist Tuna Pouch Coupon
Click HERE to print a coupon to Save $0.75 on any Two Starkist Tuna Pouch Products. It's a bricks, so print two. The coupon expires on 1/31/12, so hold onto it until you see a $1 sale.
For Miranda & Carley!
I have two nieces who are HUGE Justin Bieber fans. We're talkin' hard core here. I gave one of them a Justin Bieber toothbrush (of all things!) for Christmas, and I thought she was going to cry when she opened it! Yep, serious fans. They will be super-excited to learn that Amazon has the Biebermania! DVD on sale for HALF PRICE. You (they) can score it for just $7.58.
Thanks, My Dallas Mommy!
HOT $10 Enfamil Formula Coupon!
WOW - ANOTHER great item for someone who has a baby or if you know someone that does. If not, this is also a REALLY nice item to donate to your local food bank. I assure you, they will find a good home for it. Head to Coupons.com and enter the zip code 90210. Click on the BABY category, and you should see this HOT high value coupon for Save $10.00 on any Enfamil large tub (22 oz or larger). All three of my boys used Enfamil, and it gets EXPENSIVE! This is a fantastic coupon! Let's take care of each other....if you can't use it, but your neighbor/friend/babysitter/hairdresser does have a baby, consider printing it out for them. They will truly appreciate it. As always, you can print TWO.
Thanks, NW Bargains!
For Your Little Ones
If you've got a little one who is a fan of the Nick Jr. TV show Team Umizoomi, you will want to get in on this! Join the Team Umizoomi Fan Club and get a 20 page coloring book and T-shirt FREE. Click HERE for details.
Arby's Roast Beef Classic Combo - $3.99
Here's a cheap lunch idea - click HERE to print a coupon that will nab you an Arby's Roast Beef Classic Combo for just $3.99. This coupon expires 1/17/12.
How To Put A Cut-Up Apple In Your Child's Lunch
OK, you've got to admit....this is GENIUS! If I put an apple in Zach's lunch box it comes back with about 3 bites out of it, the rest wasted. YET - when I cut up an entire apple and put it in a bowl for him at home he gobbles down every bit. So the question is how to put a cut up apple in his lunch without it getting all funky, nasty brown by lunchtime. Head to @ Home With Real Food and find out exactly how to do this. It's so smart, and so easy - I cannot believe I didn't think of it myself years ago.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
CVS Is Up To Something.....
FYI....you might want to head to the CVS Beauty Club facebook page and "like" their post. You may win $10 ExtraBucks Rewards. See their facebook post below, then check back on their wall at 4:00 CT.
A Proud Parenting Moment
You might wonder why I titled this post a PROUD parenting moment - clearly my kids have been playing in the muck and are thoroughly, and completely filthy. You might think it may be more appropriate to label this a parenting FAIL. But when I look at this photo, all I actually see is the look on Zach's (the little one) face. Do you see that look of pure adoration in his eyes when he looks at his big brother? And do you see the absolute pride in AJ's entire being? Look at how his arm is around Zach's shoulder, and you'll note his chest is even a little puffed out. Hilarious! I vividly remember this afternoon back in 2009. I sent them out in the backyard basically just to keep them busy so that I could get some housecleaning done. Ironic, considering the outcome, right? I wouldn't say that I'm a neat freak. But I do like things done a certain way. I like stuff to be put where it belongs. I'm a planner, not a spur-of-the-moment kinda gal. When you throw stuff at me that wasn't on the calendar, I get a little panicked (and grouchy). THIS particular moment was NOT on the calendar. I heard all sorts of commotion out back, and when I went outside, THIS is what I encountered:
When I interrupted them and asked what, exactly they were doing.....they just froze. They looked at each other, and just busted out laughing. Now, I'm not gonna lie to ya. The very first thought that whipped thru my brain was "Holy (freakin) crap. What a mess. You're killing the grass. You're clothes will never be the same. How do I even attempt to clean this up." I stood there for a good couple minutes just looking around. It was almost dinner time, and my husband was due home any minute. THIS is what he was coming home to. And then I just caught a glimpse of Zach's little face. What had been an ear-to-ear smile turned into this little look like "Oop, I think I'm about to get into BIG trouble." He looked like he was gonna cry. I could tell he didn't know what to do. What to say. We just stood there looking at each other for a while. Then I walked back into the house and got the camera. I figured if they'd already done it, I might as well preserve it on film. "Get back to what you were doing - don't let me stop you", I said. And they just dove right back into the mud. Giggling and laughing like loons. I shot a whole bunch of pics that day, but the first one on top is my favorite. Every time I see it, I smile. Like a loon. (they get that from their Mom).
It took a LONG time to clean up that mess. They were carried into the house and plopped into the walk-in shower clothes and all. I must have rinsed GALLONS of mud off of them. There was mud in their pockets, even! After several washings, their clothes came clean. The mud came outta their hair and out from under their nails. The grass grew back. Nobody got sick. Nobody died, not even the grass. What I learned in that quick little moment of watching Zach was that sometimes you (I) just gotta let go. I gotta break free from the Type-A personality and just BE. This is actually one of my favorite moments with the boys. I stood back and watched them - REALLY watched them. Not just kinda kept my eye on them while I did other things. I really paid attention. I remember it all. One of my promises to myself, is that this year I will make a conscious effort to stop doing 12 things at once ALL THE TIME, and just really pay attention to the ONE thing I am doing. I am seriously going to stop thinking ahead, making To Do lists in my head all the (stinkin') time and just pay attention to what is going on around me. Because, quite frankly, I think I miss a whole lot of the here and now, worrying and preparing for the tomorrows. What if tomorrow never comes? My first born is already 15, driving a car, and so busy that I rarely see him anymore. Soon he'll be off to college. Before I know it - in the blink of an eye - that will be Zach. He's my third and I wonder if he gets the same attention the other two got. He's resilient and a pretty happy guy, so I think it's all good. But I want to make sure that I really and truly remember his childhood. His personality. I want to remember the unplanned moments like this that would probably happen a lot more if I just don't squash them before they can get going. Know what I mean?
Kid's Eat Free At Dickey's Barbecue Pit!
Thanks, My Dallas Mommy!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Free Chips & Queso At Chili's
My Mom is probably my #1 reader - checking the blog many times throughout the day, so she doesn't miss a deal (I love you Mom!). She LOVES Chili's Queso, so I know I've got her attention. January 9-11th you can get FREE chips & queso with the purchase of any entree. Limit one per table. Just print this coupon and give it to your server. Enjoy!
CUTE Valentine's Idea
Is it too early to start thinking about Valentine's Day? I think NOT! The stores are already stocking their shelves with valentine cards. I love this "rockin'" idea (see what I did there?!) from A Small Snippet blog. It's ultra cool - especially for those of us with boys. Head HERE to see exactly how she did it, where the goodies came from, and grab a handy little download for the tag up-top. Thanks, A Small Snippet! You ROCK! (Sorry, folks, I can't stop myself)
Saturday, January 7, 2012
It's A Bird, It's A Plane....It's SUPER Valentine!
What a SUPER idea for Valetine's Day cards for boys to hand out in class. So CUTE - and imagine the fun you and your little guy will have adding little masks and capes to Tootsie Pops! Head over to the Zakka Life blog for instructions and templates to print out. LOVE IT! We just may be doing these this year!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Great Reading Nook Design
What a cute idea for a reading nook for your little ones. The shelves are actually IKEA spice racks - ingenious! I love that the books are all readily visible, which means it's less intimidating that a shelf full of spines for them to look at. Simply swap out the titles every week or two, and VIOLA! You've got a whole new library for them to explore. Thankfully, all my kids are fantastic readers - but I think that's in large part due to a dedication to reading to them every single day, and encouraging them at a very early age to LOVE to escape into a book! I think it's a beautiful gift you can give to your child and it doesn't cost a penny! We are avid supporters of our local library - and go there on a regular basis. We are blessed with a fantastic city library where we can check out books, music CD's, audio books, even the latest DVD's. If you haven't been to your local library recently, you really should check it out. You might be pleasantly surprised at the upgrades.
Cute Girly Valentine's Day Ponies
Here is an adorable hairstyle for your little girlie-girl to wear on Valentine's Day. How cute would this be for her school party? With three boys I don't have much experience making 'dos for little girls. The best I can do is spritz some water on it and hope the stick the cowlicks down! If you DO have a daughter, you'll want to check out Cute Girl's Hairstyles - this site is chock full of really cute hairstyles. It is really informative, with pictures and video tutorials to help you out. If you've got a girl, you'll want to bookmark this site!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
D-I-Y Gel Ice Packs
Three Boys = Lots of bumps and bruises. Here's a great tip from The Fun, Cheap Or Free Queen on how to make your own D-I-Y Gel Ice Packs. It's very simple - just a ziploc bag full of Dawn dish soap. I would suggest double-bagging it! The soap freezes to a gel consistency and will mold itself to your little one's boo-boo. For you new Moms - I'm thinkin' this would work very well, if not better than frozen peas for when you are engorged (been there, done that).
Pizza Grilled Cheese
I have just one word - YUM! My little ones will absolutely drool over these. And the teenager will probably down half a dozen in one sitting. Head (no, RUN) over the Forkful Of Comfort's blog for the handy little recipe for this baby! You will be glad you did. Trust me.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Two Can Dine For $9.99 - Cici's Pizza
Want someone else to cook dinner tonite? Click HERE to print a coupon from Cici's Pizza's Two Can Dine For $9.99 deal (2 adult buffets and 2 drinks). This coupon expires on 1/14/12.
Miracle Stain Remover
With three active boys I've got LOTS of stains to deal with in the laundry room. In case I haven't mentioned this before, I'm a little lazy. I don't always spritz 'em with Spray 'N Wash in time, then I put 'em in the dryer and the stain gets set. (Surely I'm not the only one who does this?). If this sounds familiar, you'll want to head to Modern Day Moms and read her post on trying out this Miracle Stain Remover. It's super simple, and appears to be super effective. Two of my favorite combinations! Did I mention it's homemade, so also super inexpensive? YAY - THREE of my favorite things! Just one part Dawn dishwashing liquid and two parts Hydrogen Peroxide. Two things I actually already have in the house. It must be my lucky day! Give it a shot and let me know what you think. Now........off to search for old stained clothes to fix.
Starkist Tuna Pouch Coupon
Click HERE to print a coupon to Save $0.75 on any Two Starkist Tuna Pouch Products. It's a bricks, so print two. The coupon expires on 1/31/12, so hold onto it until you see a $1 sale.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Baked Oatmeal With Strawberries, Bananas & Chocolate
Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I struggle to find new and creative ways to serve a healthy breakfast. I get soooooooo tired of the same old stuff. Inspired Taste has this lovely new take on a breakfast casserole with oatmeal, strawberries, bananas and (the ever fantastic) chocolate. Seriously, are there ANYTHING that cannot be made better with the addition of chocolate?!?!? One of my favorite features is that it can be made the day before and reheated in the morning. This work well for me - I can throw it all together during the day when the kiddos are in school, and then just reheat quickly the next morning. They'll think I got up extra-super early just to make them a special breakfast. Shhhhhhh....don't rat me out!
Free Lipton Green Tea Sample
Head to the Lipton Tea facebook page and "like" them for a FREE sample of Lipton Green Tea with superfruit taste.
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Free Corner Bakery Cafe Combo Coupon (facebook)
HURRY to The Corner Bakery Cafe's facebook page and submit a 50 word pledge to Turn The Corner In 2012, and they'll send you a coupon for a FREE Corner Combo. This is limited to the first 10,000 so you will need to JUMP ON THIS, or you'll miss out. One per household. I got mine, did you?
Target Deals
If you are planning a trip to Target anytime this week, you will want to print coupons and look for these amazing bargains! I went yesterday, and was able to get 4 FREE Target Macaroni and Cheese boxes, and 4 Betty Crocker Snickerdoodle Cookie Mixes for just $0.11 each, after coupons. (Not to mention two 4-packs of Activia yogurt for $0.19 each that I posted about yesterday - still available!).
The Betty Crocker Snickerdoodle cookie mixes (as shown) are in the regular baking mixes aisle, with all the other BC Cookie Mixes. They do not show it, but when you scan it you will see they come up at $0.51/each. They must be discontinuing them - my store still had tons, I was able to get four for $0.11 each when I used the $0.40/1 coupon that was in the SmartSource coupon insert in the 11/13 and 12/11 papers.
Head to Target's coupons and look for the above coupon. You can print it two times (per computer). The Market Pantry Mac & Cheese 6 oz. box is priced at just $0.59, so with the coupon you will get it FREE. Not bad, huh?
Thanks, Totally Target!
Free Sample Of Puffs
Head HERE to request a free sample of Puffs tissues. Based on the photo, it looks like they'll send you a small box of 12 tissues - perfect for tossing in your car or purse! Not like that cheapo sample from Kleenex, where they sent ONE tissue - not cool. :)Thanks, Coupon Pro!
Free Card From Cardstore.com
Cardstore.com is kicking off the new year with a FREE card + FREE shipping offer. Use code MCSFREE112 at checkout and you will receive one free card and free shipping or postage, a total value of up to $6.00. Limit one free card per household. Offer ends 1/31/12. Get yours today!
Monday, January 2, 2012
GREAT Way To Organize Your Pots & Pans
UPDATE: Apparently this is a Rev-A-Shelf rack can be purchased at Lowe's. Click HERE for the link!
THIS is pure BRILLIANCE! I have two pull out drawers underneath my cooktop where all my pots and pans are stored. It is a MAJOR pain in the neck to keep them organized - everything gets all crammed in there, the handles catch on something and then I can't pull the drawer out! UGH! THIS I could put to good use. I wonder how difficult this would be to install and where you might find a rack like this? Surely my handy hubby could pull this off for me?!?!?!
THIS is pure BRILLIANCE! I have two pull out drawers underneath my cooktop where all my pots and pans are stored. It is a MAJOR pain in the neck to keep them organized - everything gets all crammed in there, the handles catch on something and then I can't pull the drawer out! UGH! THIS I could put to good use. I wonder how difficult this would be to install and where you might find a rack like this? Surely my handy hubby could pull this off for me?!?!?!
CVS Quarterly ExtraBucks Are Available
CVS Quarterly ExtraBucks have arrived. You can either scan your card at the coupon machine in-store and get them, or if you got an email from CVS, you can load them directly onto your card.
$9.99 Cool Cuts 4 Kids Haircuts
My boys LOVE Cool Cuts 4 Kids, mostly because they can get their hair cut while playing video games. If you're kids are in need of a trim, head HERE to print a coupon for a $9.99 haircut. This is a great deal, as their haircuts are typically $18.99!
$1.00 Nabisco Coupon (facebook)
Head to the Nabisco facebook page to print a coupon to Save $1.00 when you buy one package of Snackwell's cookies, pretzels, popcorn or any variety of Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs. This coupon is available thru January, or until they reach 25,000 prints. Coupon expires on 2/10/12. It's a bricks, so you can print two.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Likely Story!
I can relate! I have sooooo been here. Done that. My little Soozy was quite the little hellion in her younger days - she once ATE her way THRU our sofa. I dreaded coming home from work every night for fear of what I might find. She's ruined carpet, furniture, blinds, shoes. Thankfully, it was only a phase (that lasted about a year). We stuck it out, repaired, replaced, and just loved the dog. She turned into one of the sweetest little ladies you'd ever want to meet.
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