Friday, March 26, 2010

I'm Back!!

Sorry for my long absence from blogging but I have had a lot on my plate lately.  I hope to start posting regularly again.  Hope you like the new site.  I like all the new options Blogger is giving us now.  Along with not posting much I have gotten away from using my coupons as regularly.  Ok it is time for a fresh start.  See you all each day with a new post.  Until tomorrow.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Grab a tissue!


A friend of mine lost her second child several years ago. I believe Little Faith was around 6 months old when she passed. She was loved very much in the short time she had here on earth. Her older brother was one of those that loved her so very much. At the time of her death he was five years old. In one of his current 5th grade classes he was instructed to write a poem. This is what he wrote:


I AM


I AM FURIOUS AND UPSET
I WONDER IF I'LL SEE MY LITTLE SISTER AGAIN
I HEAR HER TALKING TO ME
I SEE HER IN MY DREAMS
I WANT HER TO BE HERE WITH US
I AM FURIOUS AND UPSET


I PRETEND SHE'S THERE BUT SHE'S NOT
I FEEL HER KISS ME GOOD NIGHT
I TOUCH HER HAND
I WORRY I'LL NEVER SEE HER
I CRY MYSELF TO SLEEP
I AM FURIOUS AND UPSET


I UNDERSTAND SHE'S HAPPY IN HEAVEN
I SAY SHE'S HERE WITH ME
I DREAM SHE'S HERE WITH US
I TRY TO TALK TO HER
I HOPE TO SEE MY SISTER
I AM FURIOUS AND UPSET


Devin did a beautiful job expressing his feelings. Don't forget Devin that Faith loved you very much. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Happy Birthday to the best mom anyone could ever have. She has been there for me every step of the way in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day and thank you for being you.
I love you Mom!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Printable coupons

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Disney Store Deals


Head over to the DisneyStore.comfor some great deals on winter sleep wear. Use code SHIPTODAY to get $5 shipping on orders above $89.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Give A Day Get A Disney Day

Here is a great way to get one day free admission to any Disney Park while helping others. You can go here for more information. The site has been slow so be patient. A lot of people are volunteering their time.

CVS and Walgreens deals for 1-3-10

Head over to Moms By Heart to check out the upcoming deals at CVS and Walgreens. She has put a lot of time in letting us know what we can look forward to. Get your coupons ready lady's.
http://www.momsbyheart.net/

The Last Deal of 2009

My last coupon shopping for 2009 and this is how I made out.

Walgreens
(Two different transactions)
Total out of pocket= $5.77
Total savings=$34.45
Plus received $4.00 in RR for my next trip.
Target
Total out of pocket= $5.65
Total savings= $21.68
Kroger
(Took advantage of the P&G spend $25 in products
get $5 off your total purchase automatically)
Total out of pocket= $8.98
Total savings= $28.72So in all out of pocket for all three stores was $20.40.
Total savings for all three stores was $84.85
That is a savings of 81%.
Not too bad for the last deals of the year.

Friday, January 1, 2010

$1.25 Sunday Paper

The Sunday paper will be $1.25 at Kroger's for a limited time. There will be five inserts in this Sunday's paper. A good way to start getting your coupon organizers restocked. Here is a schedule through June of the coupon inserts for Sunday papers.

JANUARY
01/03/10 – 2 SmartSource, 2 RedPlum, General Mills
01/10/10 – SmartSource, RedPlum
01/17/10 – SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter & Gamble
01/24/10 – SmartSource, RedPlum
01/31/10 – SmartSource, RedPlum

FEBRUARY
02/07/10 – SmartSource
02/14/10 – No Inserts
02/21/10 – SmartSource, General Mills, Procter & Gamble
02/28/10 – SmartSource, RedPlum

MARCH
03/07/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter & Gamble
03/14/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
03/21/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
03/28/10 – 2 SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter & Gamble

APRIL
04/04/10 – No Inserts
04/11/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
04/18/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
04/25/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum

MAY
05/02/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter & Gamble
05/09/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
05/16/10 – 2 SmartSource, RedPlum
05/23/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
05/30/10 – No Inserts

JUNE
06/06/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum, Procter & Gamble
06/13/10 – SmartSource
06/20/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum
06/27/10 - SmartSource, RedPlum

Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Airport Guidelines

Here is some important new Airline guidelines that are in place now due to the recent event. If you are traveling with your children make them aware of this information.

1.Enhanced security precautions are in place at all international airports with flights to the U.S.
2.Passengers must arrive especially early for any international flight as enhanced security on U.S. Bound flights is affecting all travel times
3.All carry-on bags are being subjected to extra security screenings, causing delays at security gates.
4.The Canadian government has banned all carry-on bags for passengers traveling to the U.S. because new screening requirements are causing excessive delays. Only exceptions are purses, cameras, coats, laptops, musical instruments, medical devices and items for baby care.
5.TSA urges all travelers to check as much carry-on baggage as possible but says that items such as car seats will be accepted on board flights.
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are both waiving some baggage fees for the mandatory checked baggage on flights to the U.S. from Mexico and Canada.
6.According to the TSA, all passengers regardless of age (including minors and unaccompanied minors) will be subject to additional screening if selected at random or if circumstances warrant.
7.Secondary passenger screenings are very likely to include full body pat-downs and manual inspection of all hand carried items.
8.In flight, at the discretion of the pilot and the individual airline, passengers may be required to stow all their personal belongings for any portion of the flight.
9.In flight, passengers may be required to remain in their seats with their hands fully exposed to view, for any portion of the flight but most likely, for the final hour of the flight.
10.Additionally, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds travelers that, according to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, all U.S. and Canadian citizens, age 16 and older must present a valid, acceptable travel document that denotes both identity and citizenship when entering the U.S. by land or sea. All air travelers of any age are required to present a passport at time of entry to the U.S.

Friday, December 25, 2009


Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope you are taking the time to sit back and enjoy your family. Pictured above is Christmas past for us. It goes by so quickly. Enjoy every moment.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Disney Presents.....

Don't miss Disney Prep & Landing tonight at 8:30/7:30 central on ABC. Head over to the Kringle Academy to practice landing Santa's sleigh. If you miss the show tonight don't worry you can go to Disney.com and watch original short, Tiny's Big Adventure, and see the full holiday special again online.

Monday, December 7, 2009

You've Got To Be Joking

An email was sent to me with the following remedies. They are all worth a shot. Give me some feed back if anyone tries one.


Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat's ear... massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing.

Kills fleas instantly... Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin irritations. Good-bye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?

Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never been advertised for this use.

Honey remedy for skin blemishes... cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therapy for toenail fungus:Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection... to prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... if menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground instantly.

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue-All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

Balm for broken blisters... to disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.

Vinegar to heal bruises... soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief... it's not for breakfast any more! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain .

Thursday, December 3, 2009

A special blog to Garrett, Alexandra and Madison.

This blog is dedicated to Garrett, Alexandra and Madison. They are the lucky ones that will be heading off to Walt Disney World very soon. I hope they have a wonderful time at Disney and enjoy every bit of what Disney has to offer. I have contacted a very close friend of mine (Mickey Mouse himself) and made him aware of their arrival. I ask that he send some magic their way. Oh and kids see that jolly man in the picture above, well he and Mickey are really good friends. Be on the look out for Jolly ole Saint Nick in the parades. Promise me when you get back you will tell me all about your trip. Have fun!
Your friend,
Miss Tammy