Publix trip coming up!

I haven't really gone to Publix this week, even though I'm super excited about smoked salmon being BOGO!  But this week's ad is continuing on for an extra week, so I waited and got the dog food I needed.  So glad I waited because my trip was looking to be kinda big, and Winn Dixie ad has $5 off $30 this week!  So happy and excited to break up my list and save more money!!

DARE - Week 34

This week's dare is to lead your heart by getting your spouse something that says I Love You, for no reason.  This gift is supposed to be as nice as you can reasonable afford.  This will be interesting to see what we both think is reasonable on our budget.  =)
I have an idea, but I'm not sure if it is considered a nice gift as much as something he needs.  I may try it out, but I'll have to check the price first.

He has Risen!

Easter Sunday!
Yesterday's Egg Hunt went well, with over 5,000 people showing up. =)  And I also picked up our free family photo we had done a couple of weeks ago.  We are a good looking little Family!  After a much deserved nap we went to dinner with a couple from our small group to Carrabba's.  Another =).  And we rented a red box and got a lotto ticket on the way home.

Today we went to our church's early service since things changed and my husband's family egg hunt wasn't until 5.  After our service we came home then decided to take the hour trip to surprise my family.
We pulled up right around one and everyone was glad to see us, and I was glad to see the ham, dinner rolls, and scalloped potatoes.  haha!  After lunch we had a hunt with a twist.  There was a limit to your eggs and each person had to find a smiley face egg.  Then we basically had a yankee swap with our numbers that were in the smiley eggs.  I got number 1!!!  I started with a pin wheel, and ended up with a squirt gun.  When asked if I wanted to keep it or trade for another item, my decision was answered by me running to the kitchen to fill up the squirt gun and shoot the person who ended up with the other one.... my dad!  Of course we had to take it outside, but it was fun for the next five minutes!
From there we drove straight to my in-laws where once again there was plenty of food!  Forgot our bathing suits, but the hot tub felt nice on my legs.  This egg hunt is more intense as everyone is older than 20 usually.  But this year we have a nephew who is one and able to walk so we are advised to leave eggs on the ground for him.  Once I hear go I'm out and grabbing all around me, even a few on the ground. ;)  (He isn't a fast walker and forty on the ground would have been impossible to carry right?)  So I was doing well, when I hear the eggs with money in them are out front, so in seconds I am left alone in the backyard thinking now I will get the most and win!  Well ends up getting the most this year didn't have a grand prize but I have my pride and my 71 eggs I can rub in everyone's face.  It didn't seem anyone else got more than 40 eggs. 
Total day rewards combined.  Two meals in leftovers, lots of candy, a squirt gun, glitter pencils (my husband's yankee win), $3 from eggs at my parents, $2 in scratch-offs at the in laws (he got 5 but only one was a winner), and we came home to check our powerball numbers and found out we won $4!
Best Easter ever!

Free Egg Hunt!

Tomorrow there is a free egg hunt at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland, FL.  It starts at 10am, registration begins at 9:30am.  Are you hearing me, free candy!!!!  Prizes to be won, pictures to be taken, and fun to be had.  See http://www.egglakeland.com/ for all the information!

Can we say Super Husband?

I am tired today, and was yesterday as well.  But yesterday I can back home from work at 4pm to a clean yard, and this is after my husband has worked from 5 am.  So he must have got off early.  He then cleaned up the house for company while I went to the store to get something they didn't have. =/  We got to relax about twenty minutes, but then his family came.  After they left at nine, he told me he had to stay up until 10:30 for an online meeting.  So we cleaned up and watched the Office.  He went to bed a little after 11 and then got up at 4am to go to work again at 5.  He is such a hardworker!!

Publix trip

My trip this week was not as good as last week.  I spent $44 and saved $71.  But stocked up on pop-tarts and snacks we actually like.  Plus as always cheese!  By the way that Publix bag was FREE!

I feel it was a better deal since the Publix I went to has a PIX gas station, and I got 3 cents off the gallon because I just bought my groceries!

I'll try to update ever week on what I get, but I may not always have a picture to add.
This week salmon goes on sale!  Hubby will be excited, reminds us of our honeymoon having smoked salmon for breakfast!

Terrible Tuesday?

Every have a Manic Monday that sort of leaks into Tuesday and tries to ruin it.  Monday night we had people over after I came home from work and went shopping.  Once they left, I was super tired but really wanted to spend some one-on-one time with my husband.
Well next thing you know it's Tuesday, he is trying to get me to eat breakfast, while I am running late for work and trying to get out the door.  Then I get to work to find out someone I used to work with and on my college intramural team died over the weekend. =(  She was supposed to be graduating in two weeks, and then going to school to be a doctor.  It was hard to get back to work after that, but my husband called and said he would bring me lunch. 
He showed up with tacos from a delicious taco stand, and Easter Lilies!  Plus after lunch he gave me a foot massage before I went back to work.  He's Amazing!

Day 226 & 227
The past two nights I have enjoyed the devotion, it reiterates what I see as important.  To not allow even little things to start to come between you, such as a friend that doesn't believe in God or even worse your marriage and encouraging you to spend time away from both.  Or a show or book giving advice on how to fix things or what your life should really be like.
Then it goes on to say that you must do what is best for your spouse and self, which may mean setting boundaries.  These boundaries help your spouse know that they come first before sports, shopping, and internet.  Other things may come by that might give you more enjoyment and make you feelimportant, but find a balance that shows your marriage also comes first!

Twas a good night!

DARE - Week 33

This week's dare focuses on removing porn and other lust items out of your life. 
My husband and I discussed this and do not have an issue concerning this, so I will discuss the movie FireProof based off of the Love Dare book.  The true love dare challenge is for 40 days, with a different dare ever day.  My husband and I received one that has 365 days for couples as a wedding present.  For Christmas, Santa, who still visits my mom's house, gave us the movie Fireproof in our stocking.  We finally sat down and watched it a few weeks ago.  It was really good and emotional! (I cried)  I remember this dare in the movie was hard for the guy to push past, but he did it. 
The movie just proved to me more of how important God is in a loving relationship with your spouse.

P.S. Our Flo turned one this weekend! Her Birthday bone!!

Publix visit

Took me a while to catch up on coupons and get them together, but I went to Publix today and got more than planned, and didn't care since I saved so much!!

I got all this for $38.91 and saved $74.02!!  Close to double what I spent! I made out really well on all the dog treats with the B1G1 Strips and then the free Bones WYB strips, plus other coupons. And last Sundays paper had free Birds Eye veggies WYB Birds Eye Viola, which was B1G1.  All the other stuff is mainly to stock pile since it was a good deal.

DARE - Day 217, Week 32

Day 217 was a great message for all married couples, which of course end's up going into the next day/dare of the week.  The title of the devotion is Love is a True Friend and it says how people who may undermine your marriage are not your friends, and to avoid opposite sex relationship that can pull you away emotionally.  In the end, your true friend should be your spouse.  If not, work toward it, because my husband is my best friend and it can't get much better!!!

The next devotion on Day 218 talks about not sharing the secrets of your spouse and not talking badly about them, because this makes them vulnerable.  You should avoid telling others their faults, as these are things you share with your mate to grow together and release shame.
So this week's dare is to remove anything that attacks your relationship such as addictions and influences that can be stealing your heart from your spouse.

Full Weekend

I was going to post on Saturday, but it was super busy.

I've been complaining lately that I haven't got new clothes since Christmas, which were all gifts.  My husband said he wouls take me shopping!!  Before that we went to Wal-mart to meet with some members of our church and hand out flyers for Lakeland's Largest Easter Egg Hunt. (http://www.egglakeland.com/)  So we were shopping and I had about three things, when I turned to my husband and asked what my budget is.  He said $200!  Oh how I love him.  I only got 3 tops, shoes and leggings and didn't spend too much because I can't bring myself to do it anymore.  So after lunch and shopping we only spent about half the budget he gave me.
After that I made a card for my Little Sister's birthday and went over there to enjoy cake and water balloons.  Well I guess I didn't actually enjoy the water balloons. 
Filling up my tank then cost $70. =( 
I then dragged my husband to a baseball event for work, which he wasn't excited about until a friend of his decided to come too.  So after watching half the game and cheering we went out for a bit since it's my husband's weekend off.

Church on Sunday was good.  Talked about sharing God's love through your story.  In other words, don't defend something you love, but invite other to know your love and share it with them.  http://www.access.tv/  They do a great job!
We had donated to the volunteer fire department several weeks ago with got us a free family potrait.  So Flo, the husband and I got ready after church and went there.
We then took a nap before my husband played in a tournament. ;)
Now just cutting and organizing coupons!

DARE - Week 31

This week's dare is to honor your spouse even in times of disagreement, and to commit to seeking godly counsel for any issues causing trouble in the marriage.
We did discuss a problem we have at times with our schedule.  We do not have a permanant solution, but we realize it is there and are working toward fixing it by realizing our issues.

I love the uplifting music at my church and the message.  This week we discussed going all in with our faith.  Our pastor discussed how God may not answer your prayers the right way or answer them at all, but it is important to know he has a purpose.  I really liked how he said when something bad has happened don't ask God why, but ask why not.

DARE - Day 209

This devotion is titled "Love walks through the valley"
This one was important to me, because it discussed what to do when a spouse struggles with depression.  Often I have shut down from episodes of depression and if you know how this feels it is hard to get out of it especially when others are telling you you "have" to.  The devotion says depression can lead to sinful thoughts and actions, but it's not a sin to feel discouraged and stuck in this. It says spouses should realize that this is a time to refrain from criticize and questioning your spouses mood, but to pray for and with your spouse.

I am not posting this to feel my spouse is to help me, but to remember that this devotion gives hope and suggestions for when I or my spouse may feel low and need God.

By the way, tree still on the car had to take the husband to work.  Lot to do today, hang out with Little Sister, pick-up husband, get quotes on tree removal, be home for insurance guy, and maybe go to the grocery store.