KA-Chow!

Khols.com has Holiday travel mugs on sale 3.99 reg priced 12.99. 
Had some Khols cash expiring soon, add in a few coupon codes 
and BOOM!
82 cents for 4 travel mugs shipped! Makes for some great gifts for 
last minute. 
Heres what it looked like:
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ITEM                                COLOR         SIZE          GIFT?   YOUR PRICE     QTY    TOTAL PRICE

St. Nicholas Square Snowman               Multi/None      MUG         No      $3.99        4      $15.96
Scenery Travel Mu
Sku# 91973370

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Subtotal:                                                                                    $15.96
Kohl's Cash Applied:                                                                         $15.00
Percent Off (20.0%)                                                                           $0.19
Shipping (Free, excluding surcharge):                                                         $0.00
Tax:                                                                                          $0.05
Total:                                                                                        $0.82

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My Day

Quite time

Love when they sit and play together

The fridge is running close to empty. The sink is filled with dishes. The washer is filled with laundry. Towels are in the bathroom floor. Toys and crumbs are scattered throughout the house. I will get to them soon enough. Today I had chicken nuggets and fries for lunch. Today I played hide and seek. Today I gobbled like a turkey and went 'hunting.' Today I danced when the clock chimed. Today I was the bite bite getter, drink filler, diaper changer, the channel tuner, the toy finder, the rescuer, the horse, the bow hunter, the boo-boo kisser, the cuddle-er.

Quick Walmart trip

 

 

 

 

The hubby wanted to stop at Walmart so  I just grabbed some coupons and tagged along. I'm no extreme couponer but I done pretty good! Elijah told me I was gonna have to be on the show because I'm buying too much stuff.

$8.97 for $33 worth of products at Walmart

Halloween FUN with Family

A little 'Clown'

SLW

Jessica

WitchBroom treat bags

Balloon Ghosts

Decorating small pumpkins

And the Carving begins

Working away

Momma and her boys

SuperHero Elijah

Super Hero Elijah

SuperBoys

SuperGirls

Time to Blow out Candles

And open Gifts.
Happy 5th Birthday Elijah

Elijah is 5!

Hard to believe how much he's grown.
Ahh time flies!

And this picture is 5 years later.
10-23-2011 9:07pm.

Levi's 1st Birthday

 My first Birthday. Of course I will not remember it. Funny how everyone goes all out and celebrates huge for those first birthdays that none of us little guys remember. She was crazy about this party thinking it might be her last "first birthday" of her own. She started thinking about and planning this day months in advance. I think she outdid herself and enjoyed it more than anybody.

First there was the cute Mickey & Minnie shirts she ordered for me and Gracie with our names on them! Then the huge balloons that were bigger than me. The table toppers she made herself with the help of big brother Elijah; Mickey and Minnie balloon wreaths, pictures of Gracie and I. It really was cute. My cake was a simple white cake with a Mickey head silhouette that mommy made all by herself. She even made cupcakes and little Mickey and Minnie toppers.

My family came to help me and Gracie celebrate turning one. We played games and eat pizza and had cake. I got lots of gifts and enjoyed the fourwheeler still in the box. I also got a special card from my papaw all the way from Rocky Mount North Carolina. It played music when I opened it so I quickly learned to open and close it to make it play.

Saving Money Online

Of course I'm addicted to the world wide web. Who isn't these days, right? I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite sites. Each morning I sign in and after stalking my facebook friends I move on to money saving sites. Then if I find a great deal I'm interested in purchasing I check other websites for additional savings.
 I have already started on Christmas and Birthdays. I am also hoping to create a 'gift closet' soon that will help reduce the last minute trips to buy pricey gifts.

My favorite sites:
www.babysteals.com One deal each day starting at 11am. A great deal on baby or maternity items. Since they only have one deal a day I recommend looking here
http://babysteals.stealnetwork.com/dailydeals/archive.php if you find something you are interested in. That way you can combine shipping if you wanted something before but just didn't want to pay shipping on the single item.
also check out www.kidsteals.com and www.scrapbooksteals.com and www.babyhalfoff.com  and google their archive pages.

www.zulily.com Daily deals for Moms babies and kids. This is a great website with daily deals up to 90% off retail on clothes, shoes and more. You will often find home decor and cute purses 50% off. They also have toys and baby gear. The daily deal starts and 9am, and usually lasts about 3 days with new deals added each day and old deals expiring.
www.totsy.com Basically the same as above. With both of these sites you will receive $15 credit to spend on anything for each friend you recommend when they sign up and order from the site.

As I mentioned before with every website I order from before I purchase I check out these sites:
www.retailmenot.com This site has all the coupon codes and discounts available.


www.shopathome.com this site is new to me. Go Here and sign up and we each get $5! http://www.shopathome.com/?IAFCG=aIwqYWDBx/gbanUG8XJkqA==  The cash back reward ( up to 35 percent Cash Back, Daily Deals featuring Extra Cash Back , free shipping for selected orders, exclusive double and triple Cash Back promotions) that I am most interested in is only one of their features. You can get 3% cash back from sites like Old Navy, JCP and Walmart. Once you've earned $20 in cash back you get a check mailed to you. You are already shopping these sites anyway why not earn cash back. Sign up today http://www.shopathome.com/?IAFCG=aIwqYWDBx/gbanUG8XJkqA==
They also offer free printable coupons and a coupon toolbar

www.swagbucks.com  Last but not least is Swagbucks. Also something new I've been playing around with. They give you "swagbucks" for searching the web via their "google bar." You can also participate in daily polls, surveys and watch short video clips to earn. They also have "games" and put out codes you can enter to add to your swagbucks. Basically this means that you can get $5 -$25 amazon gift card or others such as overstock, macys and paypal just for doing things you do everyday such as searching the web. So go on (click on the swagbucks banner on my blog) and start swagging today!

Levi's Security

           When Levi was about 6 months old he started having trouble staying asleep when placed in his crib. I done a lot of reading about how to 'sleep train' an infant. I remember reading something that said holding a baby (rocking or feeding) until he fell asleep and placing him in a bed was like going to sleep with a pillow and waking up with it gone. Hmm. I really wouldn't like that. So I picked out my favorite blanket and started holding it close to him and placing it with him in bed. He was NOT impressed and it never caught on. I gave up on the idea and eventually he started sleeping in his crib all by himself for the night.

              One day we were at Grandma's and as we were leaving Uncle Jamie gave the boys a stuffed toy doll "Woody." We brought him home and he was thrown in the floor along with the rest of the toys. One night we were putting Levi to bed and Elijah picked up "Woody" and placed him in the crib and said "Here Weebye."

   And that is how Levi came about his security object. Several mornings we would find Levi awake talking/playing with his little friend. Soon he started reaching back for Woody when we got him up from his sleep/nap. He "grabs his little Woody" and takes off. (That is another story of how Levi embarrassed Mommy before he could even talk)

       

        Since Woody seems to bring Levi comfort we decided to bring him along for his Well Child Checkup and shots yesterday. I really wish I had a camera. Big brother gave Woody to Levi as soon as he was dressed after the shots and he calmed right down. In the car he hugged Woody tight and drank his sippy cup til he fell asleep.

Discovering OBX

                                    The long anticipated "bridge!" Such a big deal to us Kentuckians!

                            Some Sights to See: North Carolina Aquarium, a "real" Pirate Ship

 

Feeling a Little Crabby

                             

                                                One of my favorites, Bodie Island Lighthouse

                                   Elijah and Levi shared the first trip to the beach together

                                                  We loved Coquina Beach! So many shells!

We Love OBX

Levi's First Haircut

Crazy Hair BEFORE

           


         This is Levi just before turning 15 months old on the day of his first haircut. Mommy wasn't ready to cut his hair because she didn't want him to lose that baby look. Elijah was about 17 months before his long overdue first cut. Grandma had said Levi's hair looked like it was trying to curl behind his ears, but mommy thought it was just sticking out from laying on it. Since nothing could keep his 'bat-wings' down we decided it was time.

      
           A friend told us about a nice place with Thomas and Lightning McQueen chairs 45 minutes from home. Check out Koala Kuts USA on Facebook. We were very excited since we drove 2 hours to a similar place for Elijah's first cut. After a long drive and half an hour wait he screamed the entire time. So since then we have gave him cuts at home. We wanted Levi's first cut to be special. 

           

     The ladies working were very friendly and the boys didn't mind the haircuts at all. They were very considerate and didn't spray his head or face with water but instead sprayed the comb and wet his hair with it. Levi seemed a little concerned but never shed a tear! As she was finishing his cut she said she noticed it was starting to curl.

All Done

            Sure enough when we were finished we had a sweet little wavy blonde headed blue eyed toddler. Mommy thinks he got that from Daddy who had curly blonde hair when he was a boy.

                 And we can't forget Big Brother Elijah who helped Mommy when she was searching the net for a good hair cut place for Levi. He was looking for a police car but loved the motorbike too. He is 4 years and 9 months and this was his first tearless haircut!

         Momma's handsome boys! Not a single tear! We absolutely loved Koala Kuts USA and will definitely be returning!

"I Have a Coupon for That!"

 For a couple of months now I have been buying Saturday/Sunday papers, All You magazine as well as watching other magazines and the internet for good coupons. I already had a rather large 3 ring binder that was just sitting around, so I immediately created my "coupon binder" and set off on my way. It really is a good 'grown up' escape. Clipping coupons can be relaxing. 

 In the beginning I was happy with picking up the name brand for the same price or slightly less than store brands. I remember one Walmart trip Dale was with me and I heard him say to Elijah "mommy just saved $20." I think I'm getting better.  In my short time doing this I have picked up some really good bargains. Ex. Free toothpaste ($2.99 value), free toothbrush($4), baby wipes (Huggies tubs $2.50-$3)  for 41 cents TV dinners (banquet $1.85) for .19. YES I LOVE coupons. There has been plenty of disappointment with empty shelves, but I am not going to give up.

 Walgreen's was my first store. It was really easy to figure out their policy. I love their RegisterRewards.  Kroger has become my favorite because they double coupons. Then of course Walmart has the AdMatch program but it doesn't help if you are counting on doubles or RR.

 I love websites and blogs about couponing (I'm sure couponing will be in websters dictionary along with googling real soon) and freebies. Facebook is a really good way to find deals. From Facebook friends I have found some really good websites that feature one day deals for moms and babies. Also companies are often posting on their pages about giveaways and coupons. I haven't really found anyone locally with a blog so I'm thinking about trying to start doing some posts about my shopping and coupon match-ups."I'm gonna use my coupons and get free stuff no matter how much it costs"  LOL What do you think?

Newbie

Newbie

I have all these thoughts that I randomly write down. Some are in notebook that ends up drawn on by Elijah and hits the trash. Some are in drawers and some are on the bookshelf, while others end up in the filing cabinet. So I think maybe just maybe a blog site is the answer? Maybe it will keep everything in one spot so that when I have the time to fill out those baby books and do the scrapbooks I will have all those cute things the boys say to use!
That is why I am blogging. As the name may hint, it will be all about my absolutely perfect little boys! I may get more interesting or I may not ever figure out how to log into this blog site again. We will see. Thanks for stopping by.

White Christmas oh10

This Christmas season we had a special visitor from the north pole. "Zachary the elf on a shelf" He came to keep an eye on Elijah for Santa!




Momma got to play with her new camera and take lots of pictures of her sweet boys!



We enjoyed Levi's first Christmas! He is such a sweet and easy going little guy!




Elijah prepared by leaving Magical Reindeer food by the front door to guide Rudolph to our home. Santa sent the magical food to Elijah himself in a letter!




Santa sure enough came when we were sleeping. Elijah was one happy boy! Santa ate the cookies and drank the milk, and left lots of SNOW and presents!