This week is going to be hectic, because next week we have a week long vacation with 3 planned events!
We have an Anniversary, Family Beach Trip, then a Wedding. Lots of money is going to be spent, good thing we started couponing.
This weekend we spent time with family and friends, plus the husband and I both worked for Memorial Day. Now we have our list of things to do before we leave. One big thing I got off the list was packing. I like to get this done after laundry and before I wear stuff for that week. We still have some things to pack, but one less thing is on my mind.
I have/had lots to do for work. Today being the end of the month, many things were do. Usually I don't put this stuff off until the last minute but the end of the school year is a little different. SO I have a bunch more stuff to do for work to make me feel less stress on vacation. Plus I have a job interview, and am volunteering at a potential work place. On top of that is our sister's 30th b-day!!! That will take up one evening or two. And before Friday I need to meet up with my best friend to take my best friend (Flo) for the week.
Oh the list of things to do to relax. =)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Publix visit
HAHA! Another great visit. I stocked up on some meats and got some things needed around the house and Ice Cream!
This visit cost me $20.40 and I saved $70.20! YES!
So glad my Publix take Sweetbay coupons now, $10 off of $40 made today a good deal!
So glad my Publix take Sweetbay coupons now, $10 off of $40 made today a good deal!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
DARE - Week 38
This week's dare is to eliminate unrealistic expections (which I seem to often have). Apologize for having such expectations and beng hard on your spouse about them. Promise to understand and show unconditional love.
I thought I did really well with this yesterday. As I became upset with my husband over nothing big, and I thought about it and prayed and was able to apologize and go on with my day. Seems simple, but it was really good for me.
And my husband then proved he is amazing today! He came home not feeling well, but still managed to uproot an annoying plant in my yard, and put in my new Gardenia tree! =)
I thought I did really well with this yesterday. As I became upset with my husband over nothing big, and I thought about it and prayed and was able to apologize and go on with my day. Seems simple, but it was really good for me.
And my husband then proved he is amazing today! He came home not feeling well, but still managed to uproot an annoying plant in my yard, and put in my new Gardenia tree! =)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saving & Diving
Yesterday I went shopping at Publix. I spent $21 an saved $20. I didn't shop or buy a lot because I am trying to save for our vacation coming up. And my husband went out with the guys last night for a "bachelor" party. (whole other story) Anyway I wanted to give him some cash to have fun, so I took it out of the money I had planned for groceries.
Today once he was home we swung by CVS and got a bunch of stuff for $3.36. Doing the math with extrabucks is a little difficult but we figured it all out and bought two things of nail polish, two things of bodywash, gum, and laundry detergent for $3.36.
Then we found a newspaper recycling bin and got some extra coupons! What was really weird is we found inserts from 2009!
Now a little about the "bachelor" party story, because why not? The wedding is 3 weeks away and this was the weekend they started to plan something for 3 months ago, but plans fell through. Then we never heard muh more until last weekend, and the plans were for the weekend before the wedding, which is a part of our vacation. So I told my husband that he should do something with the groom this weekend, so he doesn't feel bad for missing out. Well apparently a lot of people couldn't make it to the weekend before, and the wedding party minus the best man went out last night. It wasn't a bachelor party, but it was definitely a boys night out.
Today once he was home we swung by CVS and got a bunch of stuff for $3.36. Doing the math with extrabucks is a little difficult but we figured it all out and bought two things of nail polish, two things of bodywash, gum, and laundry detergent for $3.36.
Then we found a newspaper recycling bin and got some extra coupons! What was really weird is we found inserts from 2009!
Now a little about the "bachelor" party story, because why not? The wedding is 3 weeks away and this was the weekend they started to plan something for 3 months ago, but plans fell through. Then we never heard muh more until last weekend, and the plans were for the weekend before the wedding, which is a part of our vacation. So I told my husband that he should do something with the groom this weekend, so he doesn't feel bad for missing out. Well apparently a lot of people couldn't make it to the weekend before, and the wedding party minus the best man went out last night. It wasn't a bachelor party, but it was definitely a boys night out.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
DARE - Day 255
This Week's dare is pray through our wrongdoings. Ask for forgiveness from God and your spouse.
Today's devotion talked about how problems in marriage can come from promises not being filled. Sometimes we forget we make these promises and other times we find other things interrupting and mixing our priorities. We build loyalty and trust by keeping our word, and we must watch to make sure we don't speak careless words. And keep it a priority to do what we say we will do.
I really enjoy these devotions, and want to continue them after our year is over.
I love my husband!
Today's devotion talked about how problems in marriage can come from promises not being filled. Sometimes we forget we make these promises and other times we find other things interrupting and mixing our priorities. We build loyalty and trust by keeping our word, and we must watch to make sure we don't speak careless words. And keep it a priority to do what we say we will do.
I really enjoy these devotions, and want to continue them after our year is over.
I love my husband!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
My Birthday Weekend
I did not post on Friday as it was the start to my birthday weekend and I ran around town getting things for my party. So I did my grocery shopping on Friday and saved more than I spent at Publix. =) I paid $36.01, and saved $42.50! I got some party decorations at the Dollar Tree, too.
Then Friday I had about 5 girls over playing games and having a party, while the boys went bowling. We played Mario Party, Rockband, Apples to Apples, and Catchphrase!
Saturday cleaned up for that party to have the both sides of our family over to celebrate. We ate pulled pork, celebrated and I picked out a Gardenia tree from my parents! My husband I were gonna go out but we were tired, so we played battleship, watched some TV and went to bed.
Today after church we went to lunch a matinee movie, and then went dress shopping for an upcoming wedding. We got a dress for basically 50% off, then I got my last set of silverware with b-day money and ice cream and came home.
This week we are saving money and working on planning our anniversary/vacation. Plus I'm still looking for a job!
Then Friday I had about 5 girls over playing games and having a party, while the boys went bowling. We played Mario Party, Rockband, Apples to Apples, and Catchphrase!
Saturday cleaned up for that party to have the both sides of our family over to celebrate. We ate pulled pork, celebrated and I picked out a Gardenia tree from my parents! My husband I were gonna go out but we were tired, so we played battleship, watched some TV and went to bed.
Today after church we went to lunch a matinee movie, and then went dress shopping for an upcoming wedding. We got a dress for basically 50% off, then I got my last set of silverware with b-day money and ice cream and came home.
This week we are saving money and working on planning our anniversary/vacation. Plus I'm still looking for a job!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Publix News
In addition to posting my shopping trip from this weekend, I recently found out Publix Official Coupon Policy has been announced. I heard this from Southern Savers and to give you a direct link to the post you can read about it here. Coupon Policy
It is also posted on I Heart Publix with many people commenting. Check what they posted about it here. Coupon Policy
Anyways, on Saturday I did a lot of shopping. I plan to have a party this weekend for my birthday so I have been buying chips and junk food lately. If it's BOGO and I don't have a coupon, I often still get chips! =)
I got a picture for this week, so I don't have to list it all.
So I spent a lot of money, but I got lots of things I want and some household goods I've been meaning to get. =) And I got a $50 gas card for $40. So that added into my total and savings on the receipt, I spent $93.16 and saved $67.90!!
Without the gas card that would be about $53 and $57 in savings. Plus I got beer for the Husband!
It is also posted on I Heart Publix with many people commenting. Check what they posted about it here. Coupon Policy
Anyways, on Saturday I did a lot of shopping. I plan to have a party this weekend for my birthday so I have been buying chips and junk food lately. If it's BOGO and I don't have a coupon, I often still get chips! =)
I got a picture for this week, so I don't have to list it all.
So I spent a lot of money, but I got lots of things I want and some household goods I've been meaning to get. =) And I got a $50 gas card for $40. So that added into my total and savings on the receipt, I spent $93.16 and saved $67.90!!
Without the gas card that would be about $53 and $57 in savings. Plus I got beer for the Husband!
Monday, May 9, 2011
DARE - Week 35
This Week's Dare is to discuss anything you are Bitter about with your spouse. Whether it be against them or others. Then pray together and work on forgiving.
Friday, May 6, 2011
DARE - Day 243
I like this devotions analogy.
Houses are built brick by brick until the entire structure is complete, and this is the way walls are built between husband and wife. Each offense that you don't discuss building up a wall until you can no longer tear it down or see the other person.
So the best marriages are those that talk out each hurt and tear down each and every brick.
Houses are built brick by brick until the entire structure is complete, and this is the way walls are built between husband and wife. Each offense that you don't discuss building up a wall until you can no longer tear it down or see the other person.
So the best marriages are those that talk out each hurt and tear down each and every brick.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
There's good mail and bad mail. I got some good mail that ended up bad yesterday, but today's mail made up for it. And I'm not talking about bills.
We have been waiting to find out what we are going to get back from our home owner's insurance. We were hoping to get a fair amount to cover the tree removal, fix the fence, and then some. They sent us the paperwork yesterday explaining how much we were going to get and what the estimate and deductibles are. We will receive less then the tree removal cost us. Fortunately not much less, but still we are paying out of pocket, so it's a good thing we went with the cheapest people that didn't seem reliable at first.
On to the next piece of mail, which I had been waiting for to plan our anniversary. We are a part of a group that gives us a time share once a year 3 days 2 nights. We have not used it before, but it let's us choose where we wanna go. So I received more information on where we can go and I fill out information and call for reservations. After three phone calls I reach a real person and tell them the information on the form and my choices on where I want to go. She comes back on the line to tell me she has no information on those places and that I can go to Orlando or Fort Lauderdale. I thought she meant to plan my trip, but no out of the 50 options I have they can only plan my time share at 2 places I don't want to go. She told me I could send in the form for more information, but they can't gurantee anything. I was very disappointed and upset that I now have no plans for our anniversary.
Today's mail the check came in from insurance, so it was nice to not have to wait any longer for that money.
And we received a letter with no return address telling us to have a good day. It contained a gift certificate to publix and was signed by "A Friend." I was so grateful I teared up.
We have been waiting to find out what we are going to get back from our home owner's insurance. We were hoping to get a fair amount to cover the tree removal, fix the fence, and then some. They sent us the paperwork yesterday explaining how much we were going to get and what the estimate and deductibles are. We will receive less then the tree removal cost us. Fortunately not much less, but still we are paying out of pocket, so it's a good thing we went with the cheapest people that didn't seem reliable at first.
On to the next piece of mail, which I had been waiting for to plan our anniversary. We are a part of a group that gives us a time share once a year 3 days 2 nights. We have not used it before, but it let's us choose where we wanna go. So I received more information on where we can go and I fill out information and call for reservations. After three phone calls I reach a real person and tell them the information on the form and my choices on where I want to go. She comes back on the line to tell me she has no information on those places and that I can go to Orlando or Fort Lauderdale. I thought she meant to plan my trip, but no out of the 50 options I have they can only plan my time share at 2 places I don't want to go. She told me I could send in the form for more information, but they can't gurantee anything. I was very disappointed and upset that I now have no plans for our anniversary.
Today's mail the check came in from insurance, so it was nice to not have to wait any longer for that money.
And we received a letter with no return address telling us to have a good day. It contained a gift certificate to publix and was signed by "A Friend." I was so grateful I teared up.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
DARE - Day 240
"Forgive us our debts, as we have forgiven or debtors." -Matthew 6:12
This Week's Dare is to forgive your mate of everything. And to say "I choose to forgive."
So this passage goes into the fact that if God forgives us our debts, then we should be able to forgive our debtors. They describe it as having a prison where everyone who has hurt you is kept inside. Then Jesus hands you the key to let them out, if you don't take it you stay in the prison stuck with everyone who has wronged you.
And your freedon becomes dependent on your forgiveness.
I am focusing long and hard on forgiving. I feel I can do it, but then if something comes up much like it again I think of it again and am reminded of the hurt. I don't feel I can truly forgive if I feel this way again. sigh. I am praying.
This Week's Dare is to forgive your mate of everything. And to say "I choose to forgive."
So this passage goes into the fact that if God forgives us our debts, then we should be able to forgive our debtors. They describe it as having a prison where everyone who has hurt you is kept inside. Then Jesus hands you the key to let them out, if you don't take it you stay in the prison stuck with everyone who has wronged you.
And your freedon becomes dependent on your forgiveness.
I am focusing long and hard on forgiving. I feel I can do it, but then if something comes up much like it again I think of it again and am reminded of the hurt. I don't feel I can truly forgive if I feel this way again. sigh. I am praying.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saving Money! & Loving My Husband!
Two Publix trips this week one on Friday after work and one today after work. Plus I swung by CVS today, becuase my Extrabucks were about to expire.
Friday I purchased milk, bread, bagels, smaoked salmon, lunch meat, salsa, parmesan cheese, and powerade for $21.49 and saved $32.88!
Today at CVS I got two tubes of toothpaste, and sprees with coupons and $5 extrabucks I paid 50 cents and now have $5.54 in extrabucks!
Then at Publix again I purchased more salsa, tostitos, taquitos, pepsi, waffles, syrup, tampons, and shout detergent for $13.07 and saved $44.81!
So I spent $35.06 and saved $83.73! I feel awesome! (sorry no picture)
I also bought my husband some athletic steel toe boots for work as my "I love you" gift this week. The store keeps his shoe preference on record and it said size 9 but it ended up being wrong =( and we've had this problem before! Once again we have to bring them back and exchange them, I wish they would update their records! They also had our address wrong, which I thought I updated them on that too. =/
Friday I purchased milk, bread, bagels, smaoked salmon, lunch meat, salsa, parmesan cheese, and powerade for $21.49 and saved $32.88!
Today at CVS I got two tubes of toothpaste, and sprees with coupons and $5 extrabucks I paid 50 cents and now have $5.54 in extrabucks!
Then at Publix again I purchased more salsa, tostitos, taquitos, pepsi, waffles, syrup, tampons, and shout detergent for $13.07 and saved $44.81!
So I spent $35.06 and saved $83.73! I feel awesome! (sorry no picture)
I also bought my husband some athletic steel toe boots for work as my "I love you" gift this week. The store keeps his shoe preference on record and it said size 9 but it ended up being wrong =( and we've had this problem before! Once again we have to bring them back and exchange them, I wish they would update their records! They also had our address wrong, which I thought I updated them on that too. =/
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