Oh there's lots going around this homestead lately...I've started making baby food for Munchkin #3. It has been fairly easier to get that started than I anticipated! I have also started back to working out just a little every week along with working in the yard on the pretty days. This week I have started a compost pile for our garden that we are planning this year...that has already started taking some planning! We are trying to figure our the best place to put it!
I have also done a little grocery shopping...I'm not sticking to budget by all means but I am at roughly $50/week right now. It has actually been mostly stocking up on some sale items so that should make other weeks less than the budget!
Other than that I have been really busy with the munchkins and "working" on sewing and figuring out the best and most effecient schedule for this household!
PS...I'm open to suggestions for this work at home scheduling!! Its hard than one thinks with 3 munchkins!
Later Peeps!!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
My Current Favs
As a new mom once again, I definitely have my daily go-to favs! So today I thought I might share them with you! Some things are handmade and some came from the store!
My Milkies
I have blogged about these before, and that was before I had used them. And now that I have used them I do not know how I managed without the with the other girls. I already have about 60 oz of breastmilk in the freezer and I have only pumped 3 times! This is what my working mommas will be getting from me, because I remember how hard it was to get a supply in the freezer when I went back to school or work with my other 2 girls.
aden + anais
Swaddling Blanket
Burpy Bibs
I am in LOVE with these (Thanks G Fam!!) These blankets have been perfect for this summer heat and I find myself making sure that I have one of these burp clothes clean at all times! (I am hoping get my own version figured out sometime soon.)
My Coupon Binder
I don't go shopping without it!! (now the pics wont upload! UGH!)
My Sewing Machine
It is my friend, my slave, my co-worker and many others...maybe it needs a name?? But first is it a he or a she....hummm??
My nursing covers
I have used these at the house, pickup or at a friends house...but I am still not comfortable enough to use in the middle of a restaurant or other places like some people. Maybe one of these days, but we will see!
These are just a few of the things that I have been getting full use of in the past few weeks..we will see what else I can find to try or find new uses for in the future.
Later Peeps...
My Milkies
I have blogged about these before, and that was before I had used them. And now that I have used them I do not know how I managed without the with the other girls. I already have about 60 oz of breastmilk in the freezer and I have only pumped 3 times! This is what my working mommas will be getting from me, because I remember how hard it was to get a supply in the freezer when I went back to school or work with my other 2 girls.
aden + anais
Swaddling Blanket
Burpy Bibs
I am in LOVE with these (Thanks G Fam!!) These blankets have been perfect for this summer heat and I find myself making sure that I have one of these burp clothes clean at all times! (I am hoping get my own version figured out sometime soon.)
My Coupon Binder
I don't go shopping without it!! (now the pics wont upload! UGH!)
My Sewing Machine
It is my friend, my slave, my co-worker and many others...maybe it needs a name?? But first is it a he or a she....hummm??
My nursing covers
I have used these at the house, pickup or at a friends house...but I am still not comfortable enough to use in the middle of a restaurant or other places like some people. Maybe one of these days, but we will see!
These are just a few of the things that I have been getting full use of in the past few weeks..we will see what else I can find to try or find new uses for in the future.
Later Peeps...
Monday, August 15, 2011
Couponing...my way...
Okay so the Extreme Couponing marathon was on yesterday...did any of you watch it or have you ever watched it?? Well I have watched the ENTIRE season! And let me tell you it sure would be nice if I lived in another town or area. Because where I live it is impossible to get the deals that these people get on the food portion of their grocery bills. We do not have multiple grocery stores in the area...there are 2, Lowe's and United. So there is no doubling plus we dont get very many food coupons in the inserts in our area. Most of the food coupons that I get, I print of the internet. These factors can make getting your entire grocery bill for $5 is next to impossible around here! BUT you can save on the more expensive things like beauty & health products at Target, CVS & Walgreens!
So the hubby and I have our own goal & plan with these couponing thing...we plan to save & stock up on laundry detergent, paper towels, shampoo, deaodrant & razors (just to name a few). These are the things that make our grocery bill shoot through the roof.
Here are some of the things I stocked up on last week at Target:
Dove Ultimate & Men's Dove deodrant reg 3.99 on sale 3.49, bought 2 of ea, stacked two /$1 off 1 Dove's Men deodrant Target coupon and buy 1 dove ultimate get 1 dove men's free (wished I would have had 2 of these but I didn't) AND received a $5 gift card. Paid 8.47-$5 gift card=$3.47 or .87 each (78% savings);
Here is one at CVS:
Pampers diapers (reg 11.99) on sale for 8.99 w/$3 ECB, I used a CVS coupon that I had from something for $3 off Pampers plus $2 manufacturer's coupon...total paid $.99
Pampers Wipes 2.49-$2 when you buy Pampers diapers & wipes...total paid $.49
I have a couple of great blogs that I reference and they will also teach you to coupon the correct way along with showing you match-ups, deals & coupns.
krazycouponlady.com & fabulesslyfrugal.com
If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you all that I can!
Later Peeps & happy cpning!
So the hubby and I have our own goal & plan with these couponing thing...we plan to save & stock up on laundry detergent, paper towels, shampoo, deaodrant & razors (just to name a few). These are the things that make our grocery bill shoot through the roof.
Here are some of the things I stocked up on last week at Target:
Dove Ultimate & Men's Dove deodrant reg 3.99 on sale 3.49, bought 2 of ea, stacked two /$1 off 1 Dove's Men deodrant Target coupon and buy 1 dove ultimate get 1 dove men's free (wished I would have had 2 of these but I didn't) AND received a $5 gift card. Paid 8.47-$5 gift card=$3.47 or .87 each (78% savings);
Here is one at CVS:
Pampers diapers (reg 11.99) on sale for 8.99 w/$3 ECB, I used a CVS coupon that I had from something for $3 off Pampers plus $2 manufacturer's coupon...total paid $.99
Pampers Wipes 2.49-$2 when you buy Pampers diapers & wipes...total paid $.49
I have a couple of great blogs that I reference and they will also teach you to coupon the correct way along with showing you match-ups, deals & coupns.
krazycouponlady.com & fabulesslyfrugal.com
If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you all that I can!
Later Peeps & happy cpning!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Back into the groove...hopefully
It has been a very blessed last couple of weeks!! I have gotten several orders in the last couple of weeks, which I am very thankful for! In the last couple of months I have not been pushing the Boutique as I should be. But now that I am getting back into the groove of things I'm getting used to spending some daily-quality time with my machine! I've also got to get back to couponing too!!
In the last 2 days I have made 12 Cool 'em Totes and worked on a couple of hooded towels. I have the To-Do List started and I have started marking things off!! Now lets hope that the list keeps growing!!
Meanwhile, I am mainly getting use to to being a SAHM, but this time its to a 4 1/2 year old, a 3 yr old and a newborn! The last time I stayed at home (no school or work at all) was when Munchkin #1 was about 8 months until Munchkin #2 was 3 months old! It is definitely quite different than I remember but so far so good!
Well until later Peeps!
In the last 2 days I have made 12 Cool 'em Totes and worked on a couple of hooded towels. I have the To-Do List started and I have started marking things off!! Now lets hope that the list keeps growing!!
Meanwhile, I am mainly getting use to to being a SAHM, but this time its to a 4 1/2 year old, a 3 yr old and a newborn! The last time I stayed at home (no school or work at all) was when Munchkin #1 was about 8 months until Munchkin #2 was 3 months old! It is definitely quite different than I remember but so far so good!
Well until later Peeps!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Getting Ready for Tinslee
Wow I cannot believe that this is the first time that I have been on a computer this week! This past week went by soo fast and we have had so much going on just between normal activities and getting ready for Tinslee to get here next Tuesday. With the last 7 days before we go into the hospital, I have been sewing, cleaning, and organizing or can you just say NESTING!!! But around here it is a never ending ordeal when there are 2 other little girls and a Hubby to look after and take care of! But we are just about ready for our new bundle of joy to get here!!
On Wed. afternoon the girls & I headed up to Canyon to my grandma's to do some sewing and go eat at my favorite place (Feldman's). She made a new cover for our infant car seat & it turned out super cute! Then she showed me her new toy that she got last week (sewing/embroidry machine) and I am so jealous...I tried taking it for the weekend. On Thursday morning we played with the new toy and figured out some things on it while we making a blanket. Then we headed home at nap time and I have been cleaning and sewing ever since. Yesterday I got a padded handle cover made for the carrier, a couple of burp clothes, started a strip quilt, and started another hooded towel! It has been an extremely BUSY week...so here are the pics that I have so far...ENJOY!
Maybe I will be COMPLETELY ready by the end of this weekend...so wish me luck!
Later Peeps, oh and it just might be another week or 2 before ya hear from me again!!
On Wed. afternoon the girls & I headed up to Canyon to my grandma's to do some sewing and go eat at my favorite place (Feldman's). She made a new cover for our infant car seat & it turned out super cute! Then she showed me her new toy that she got last week (sewing/embroidry machine) and I am so jealous...I tried taking it for the weekend. On Thursday morning we played with the new toy and figured out some things on it while we making a blanket. Then we headed home at nap time and I have been cleaning and sewing ever since. Yesterday I got a padded handle cover made for the carrier, a couple of burp clothes, started a strip quilt, and started another hooded towel! It has been an extremely BUSY week...so here are the pics that I have so far...ENJOY!
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| Boppy Pillow cover & burp cloth...I have a matching nursing cover too. |
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| monogrammed burp cloth |
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| Padded handle cover on the car seat |
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| Padded handle cover before I put it on the car seat |
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| Car seat cover |
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| Canopy for the car seat...love the roses & ruffle!! |
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| The blanket my grandma made Thurs while we played w/the new toy! |
Later Peeps, oh and it just might be another week or 2 before ya hear from me again!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
~Gift Idea for a College Kid~
I know some people have been looking for different gift ideas for those recent graduates who are about to head off to college! And I have definitely been one of those! You see my baby cousin (well I guess he isn't actually my youngest cousin, but I do remember when he was born so he is still my baby!) just graduated from high school (hold on gotta find a tissue) and I have been postponing making his gift because then that would make the reality of him living for college even more REAL!
Of course I am going to make him something that is personalized, but I am also going to work on a supply box for him. Because I mean we are talking about a MALE here, don't get me wrong my Dev is mature, responsible and super smart, but men or boys are not use to having to go to the store and buy deodrant or shampoo!
Now back to the matter at hand, I have all of these coupons for products that my hubby, dad or brothers do not use. So I am going to use them to find CHEAP deals and fill Dev's box with "goodies". I'm thinking body wash, deodrant, shampoo, maybe some detergent or cleaning supplies, and maybe trash bags. These are necessities that he will use even in the dorm! And of course most college kids are not too picky.
For example: this week at Target Nivea Men's body wash is on sale for $3.04. I have a buy 2 get one free coupon, a Target coupon for $1.00 off Nivea body wash and several manufacture coupons for $2.00 off Nivea Men's body wash. In my first transaction I will get 3 bottles for $1.08 and in my second transaction one bottle for $0.04. So that will be $1.12 for 4 bottles of body wash!! Not too shabby if you ask me! Who knows I may even use some of those Buy One Get One Free toothbrush coupons and whatever else I run across!
Just a few items I'm lookin to put in the supply box:
body wash shampoo razor
deodrant detergent razor refills
cleaning supplies trash bags toilet paper
toothbrushes first aid kit paper towels
Febreze pain reliever batteries
Happy gift giving Peeps!!
Of course I am going to make him something that is personalized, but I am also going to work on a supply box for him. Because I mean we are talking about a MALE here, don't get me wrong my Dev is mature, responsible and super smart, but men or boys are not use to having to go to the store and buy deodrant or shampoo!
Now back to the matter at hand, I have all of these coupons for products that my hubby, dad or brothers do not use. So I am going to use them to find CHEAP deals and fill Dev's box with "goodies". I'm thinking body wash, deodrant, shampoo, maybe some detergent or cleaning supplies, and maybe trash bags. These are necessities that he will use even in the dorm! And of course most college kids are not too picky.
For example: this week at Target Nivea Men's body wash is on sale for $3.04. I have a buy 2 get one free coupon, a Target coupon for $1.00 off Nivea body wash and several manufacture coupons for $2.00 off Nivea Men's body wash. In my first transaction I will get 3 bottles for $1.08 and in my second transaction one bottle for $0.04. So that will be $1.12 for 4 bottles of body wash!! Not too shabby if you ask me! Who knows I may even use some of those Buy One Get One Free toothbrush coupons and whatever else I run across!
Just a few items I'm lookin to put in the supply box:
body wash shampoo razor
deodrant detergent razor refills
cleaning supplies trash bags toilet paper
toothbrushes first aid kit paper towels
Febreze pain reliever batteries
Happy gift giving Peeps!!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
First "Extreme" Couponing Experience
So yesterday I had my first "stacking" experience at Target. I compared the sale prices, printed coupons off of the Target website and coupons.com. I also had a few others in my stash that I was going to be able to use. I sat down with my general list that I created last week and figured out what we actually need and what I could "stock up on". By the time I got my list together and marked what I had coupons for, which ones were on sale and what qualified for the $5 gift cards, I ended up with half of my list having coupons!
My goal is to eventually not have to buy anything unless it is on sale AND I have a coupon (or 2). While I was shopping there were other items on my list that I didn't have coupons for but they ended up being on sale. That was even better!! I ended up saving $28 in coupons and a total of $49.15 (sales+coupons)! Oh and I left with $15 in gift cards for a grand total of $64.15 in savings!!! Woohoo, not too shabby for my first time. There were even several items where I "stacked" as sale price with a Target coupon AND a manufacturer's coupon. I'm definitely thinking I can get the hang of this!
While I was shopping, I met a fellow couponer who had also started this week. She was doing a whole lot better than me that's for sure! Her and her husband are "couponing to Disney." They are putting the money that they save to a trip to Disney! Now that is a pretty neat idea. And prior to her trip to Target, she had saved $200 this week and had already bought a month's worth of groceries! She gave me even more inspiration to stick this thing out and give it quite a bit more effort!
I will do my best to continue to keep you in the loop of my couponing, and let you know about deals that I see out and about!!!
So happy couponing peeps!
My goal is to eventually not have to buy anything unless it is on sale AND I have a coupon (or 2). While I was shopping there were other items on my list that I didn't have coupons for but they ended up being on sale. That was even better!! I ended up saving $28 in coupons and a total of $49.15 (sales+coupons)! Oh and I left with $15 in gift cards for a grand total of $64.15 in savings!!! Woohoo, not too shabby for my first time. There were even several items where I "stacked" as sale price with a Target coupon AND a manufacturer's coupon. I'm definitely thinking I can get the hang of this!
While I was shopping, I met a fellow couponer who had also started this week. She was doing a whole lot better than me that's for sure! Her and her husband are "couponing to Disney." They are putting the money that they save to a trip to Disney! Now that is a pretty neat idea. And prior to her trip to Target, she had saved $200 this week and had already bought a month's worth of groceries! She gave me even more inspiration to stick this thing out and give it quite a bit more effort!
I will do my best to continue to keep you in the loop of my couponing, and let you know about deals that I see out and about!!!
So happy couponing peeps!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Real Quick...
I have added a couple of pages to the top of the blog (Homeschooling & Couponing) to start out with. There is one where I have listed websites and blogs to assist you in cutting down your grocery bill, couponing and frugalness!!! I hope to soon have recipes, tutorials and who know what else I can find to share with you peeps!!
If you want just take a quick peak and check out the changes! (oh & dont forget I love suggestions!!)
Also you can follow me on Facebook as I will try to share all the deals that I find!!!
Happy Friday Peeps!
If you want just take a quick peak and check out the changes! (oh & dont forget I love suggestions!!)
Also you can follow me on Facebook as I will try to share all the deals that I find!!!
Happy Friday Peeps!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
I've Been Such a Slacker...
I am so sorry its been like 2 weeks since I have posted!! It has been super crazy around our house lately! We have started T-Ball with the Munchkin #1, so there has been practices and our first 2 games last week. So far it has been fun and interesting watching all of those little girls play! My husband has also been working nonstop finishing up the new front porch and walkways! We even planted flowers and put mulch down last weekend! He worked really hard to have it all done for the munchkins' Birthday Bash and Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Thankfully my awesome boss let us off on Friday, so we got to get a bunch of stuff finished up and ready for the big party. We had a really good turn out and just enjoyed getting to spend the afternoon with some awesome family and friends (that's the best thing about having a "party"!!!)
So as you can imagine I haven't seen much of my beloved sewing machine lately and I think I am starting to have symptoms of withdrawal...I could've probably sewed some last night but I guess I am still recuperating from this past weekends activities. I feel like we had 3 solid days of nothing but going and going! So now its time to crack my own whip at myself and get back to working on my To-Do List...although I am excited to get a couple of new projects completed. I, as well as a couple of others that I know, are very curious to see how they turn out! (I will let you in on them later if they turn out okay and if they don't I still might tell you about them!)
Here is a pic of my new remodeled front yard!!
So as you can imagine I haven't seen much of my beloved sewing machine lately and I think I am starting to have symptoms of withdrawal...I could've probably sewed some last night but I guess I am still recuperating from this past weekends activities. I feel like we had 3 solid days of nothing but going and going! So now its time to crack my own whip at myself and get back to working on my To-Do List...although I am excited to get a couple of new projects completed. I, as well as a couple of others that I know, are very curious to see how they turn out! (I will let you in on them later if they turn out okay and if they don't I still might tell you about them!)
Here is a pic of my new remodeled front yard!!
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| This is the front walkway--sorry its sideways! |
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| And the new porch, front walkway, & beginnings of the side walkway! |
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