Picture Purge

Well it's been 9 months since my last post. Here is a little picture purge of what keeps me so busy. I have got to get better about documenting things and keeping track of things the kids do and say other than facebook. I have a lot of family on FB that I never get to see and that haven't even met the kids but keep up with us through there so that has been my main source of updating on life.

The biggest change is that our twinnies have started school! We couldn't have picked better teachers for Maci & Chipper. I was sure that we couldn't go wrong with whoever they were placed with. Maci is independent but loves everyone and wants to be best friends with everyone. Her teacher is perfect for her because she is well seasoned but I feel like she is clear about her expectations from her students and sets the bar high which we appreciate. Academics is very important to us and setting a routine and a high standard from the get go is what I am about. Chipper is my soft hearted, often overlooked child. He is the epitome of Middle Child Syndrome bless his heart. He is an easy going guy who can play by himself and never complains and doesn't request the attention that both Maci and Elias demand.  I have made more of a conscious effort to spend more one on one time with him though and last week we (just me and him) played hide and seek outside for almost an hour! Chipper has really flourished in just the few months he has been in school and we owe it all to his teacher. He is more social and write his name very well and has learned so much. We thought that we may struggle a bit getting him to focus because he is often in his own world but getting him to do homework is a breeze and he enjoys it!

How is it even possible that they are old enough to be in school. They had their first school dance just a few weeks ago but mom and dad weren't ready for that so they didn't go. I instantly regretted it when I saw pictures posted of all of their friends on facebook at the dance.

My Elias keeps us as busy as ever. This sweet little munchkin gives us a run for our money EVERY SINGLE DAY. We were nervous about him attending the babysitters alone because since day 1 he has had big brother and big sis with him but our sitter has told us several times that he is actually doing better there now that he is alone. Here he is this past spring helping at brother and sisters first baseball practice. We joked that he was the team mascot. There were several games where he would run out on the field mid game. We had some heavy hitters on our team and it made me really nervous but dad took care of him.

Since William and I have made more of an effort to spend more quality time with each other we have found a new hobby. Well he has. Last year he started playing disc golf with some friends from work. He would throw some by himself while I ran and then convinced me to play some with him and I actually really like it! Not that I am any good really, but it's nice having something that we both like to do.

And last but certainly not least my little sister is getting married! In just a few short weeks actually! Seth had talked to me a few times about asking Ashlie and how he was going to do it and we talked about rings. I am just ecstatic for them. Seth is a genuine guy who I know loves my sister with all he has. I am so proud of both of them. We just had their wedding shower last weekend, this weekend we have Ashlie's bachelorette party and then Oct 15th is the big day! I can't wait. They have chose to get married in the smokies and her dress is gorgeous! I am going to try not to cry but you know me...I'm going to be teary eyed all day I'm sure!

                                           We had to sneak in a selfie at the wedding shower.

                                            Seriously, just look at these two! Gorgeous!

30 Things to do before I'm 30 PT 2.

And the list continues!
I made a list of 30 things to do before I'm 30 and its actually a little harder than what I thought. But I have narrowed it down. Here's part 2!

14. Visit The Big Apple! I really want to go to New York! Like realllllly bad! William Keown I am thinking 7 year anniversary.



13.  I have had several different hair colors. Purple, Red, Blonde and for most of my life my hair has been pretty short. Life is to short to have boring hair and so I would like to get something different done in my 20's. I feel like this is the last year to really turn it up before I turn 30 and it looks like I'm trying to hard to be young. I'm thinking blue. And yes, I know this totally contradicts my goal of letting my hair grow and donating it because it's colored. You'll just have to stay tuned and see which one I choose.

 

12. Rid my life of useless items. I am not a hoarder by a long shot. I hate clutter and I have a rule that if I don't use it in 3 months and its not seasonal (I.E. Christmas Decor) then its useless to me and gets donated. However I do have a few things that I have been holding onto that just need to go. Maybe those size 2 True Religion jeans I scored at a yard sale for 1.00 because they were a "really big size 2" and I just "might" fit into them one day. Please girl, the last time you were a size 2 was 6th grade. And I'm totally fine with that. I'm more confident in myself than I ever have been but yeah...it's not going to happen. Just donate them.

 

 

11. Save More Money. If you know me, you know I love to shop. I pride myself in getting great deals and using coupons but really hunker down and save money.

 

 

10. Start keeping a journal. Whether it be electronically or a hard copy I want to start writing more. Whether it be the crazy things my 3 come up with. Sweet things my husband has done for me or said or maybe just counting blessings. Just document more.

 

9. Take a class. Hopefully this will be more than just one class because I hope to start getting my master's and convince my husband to finish his Bachelor's.

 

8. Get rid of bad habits. That's all I'm going to say about that one. I know what they are.

 

7. Volunteer for a cause. Not just for a few hours but really give my time and attention about something I'm passionate about. Helping abuse victims or hungry children in my community.

 

6. Forgive myself for past mistakes. I give myself a harder time than anyone ever could.

 

 

Ok...things are about to get serious...Top 5 more life changing things to do before I'm 30.

 

5. Pay off debt. We have most of our credit card debt paid off and about to really tackle student loans. How awesome would it be to go into our 30's debt free. YAAAASSS!

 

4. Be a better wife. Really, I think I rock in this department but there is always room for improvement. I have so many friends who all of their attention goes to their children and their husbands get left to the side. I really try to give my husband the attention and time he needs and deserves. Otherwise, when my kids grow up what am I going to be left with? An empty marriage. Wives, love your husbands!

 

3. Say no to people. If you need something done or need a favor. I'm your girl. It's in my nature to want to please people and help people but I need to learn to say no.

 

2. Enjoy motherhood more. It's really easy to get caught up in day to day things that HAVE to get done to over shadow 3 of the most important things in my life and that's my children. Y'all being a mom is so much harder than I EVER thought it could be.

 

1. Enjoy life! Find joy in the hard days and blessings in the trials. Have peace within myself so I can ROCK MY 30's!!

 

 



30 Things To Do Before I'm 30. Part 1

I will be 30 next year y'all...How is that even possible? It really seems like just yesterday I was 18 and starting college thinking 30 was forever away. If you're young and reading this...trust me..it's not. Not that 30 is old. I refuse to have that mind set. I keep telling myself that I'm growing up not growing old. Yes being an adult is tiresome at times. Bills, responsibilities and just day to day tasks can get you down easily but I don't think I would go back to being 21 year old Heather for a minute. Okay, maybe for a day so I could stop myself from making a stupid decision here or there (I'm talkin' about you STUDENT LOANS!) but really I enjoy my life right now. I am married to my high school sweetheart and the best man I know, my children are fabulous (most days) and I have a roof over my head and food on the table. LIFE IS GREAT! However, with 30 being such a huge milestone I have compiled a list of 30 things to do before I'm 30. Hopefully next year I can say that I have accomplished these things or atleast made a good attempt.

30. Master the winged eye. Seriously, don't laugh at me. If you know me at all you know how much I love all things makeup and skincare. And I cannot get a nice crisp winged eye to save my life. I'm not talking Amy Winehouse winged eye. Just a nice, sexy looking winged eye. That's all a girl truly wants.

 

 

29. Conquer a fear. If you ask anyone who knows me what my biggest fears are then they would (should) tell you snakes and closed spaces terrify me. One time a snake got in our house when William and I first got married and when he told me a snake was in our house I literally almost passed out. Everything got dark and the room started spinning. I waited in the car until he got rid of the snake. That's my man! However, that same man when we were in college decided to really test my fear of tight spaces and pushed me into an elevator. I went 10 kinds of crazy on him.

 

28. Donate my hair for a cause. I love short hair. It just looks better on me. I don't buy in to the long hair is pretty hair thing. Life is too short to have blahh hair. However if I am going to grow it out I would like for it to be for a cause. Right now my hair is the longest it has been in a long time. I am trying not to color it or do anything to it. This will probably be one that I struggle with.

 

27. Learn to sew. My friends are probably laughing at this. I am very impatient and to me learning to sew is something that requires patience (because I have tried to learn several times).

 

26. Sleepover somewhere "haunted". Who wants to stay the night at Waverly Hills with me.

 

25. Go on an all girls trip. Girls, lets get it in the works!

 

24. Climb a mountain. Not Mount Everest or anything but I love to be outside and I love to go hiking and so I WILL do this in 2016.

 

23. Sleep under the stars. I have asked my husband to take me camping numerous times but bless his heart he's to pretty for that. Maybe his sister and I will go. We can knock out 25, 24 and 23 in one weekend!

 

22. Go bungee jumping or sky diving. Just being a little over a year from back surgery and still having complications this is something I have to look into but if I can do it..IT WILL HAPPEN!

 

21. Say good bye to people who bring me down. I find myself becoming discouraged with the same people often. Not people who do bad things per say, but people who are selfish and just bring negativity. You're out. ONTO POSITIVITY!

 

20. Get another tattoo. If you looked at me you wouldn't think I already have two.

 

19. Smile more. Seriously. This is a goal of mine. Not that I am not a happy person but I have RBF bad and get asked more often than not what's wrong. I'm not mad...IT'S JUST MY FACE.

 

18. Try a new sport. My husband seriously asked me if I wanted disc golf stuff for Christmas. Uhhhh, no thanks..I'm thinking while vacationing take surf lessons.

 

17. Learn to play an instrument. I'm thinking guitar. I need to get little Chip lessons while I'm at it.

 

16. Take a cooking class. I think I am decent in the kitchen but there is always room for improvement. One of my best friends mom is a talented chef and so is my brother in law so really I have no excuses. Check out her website!

 

15. Get back into shape. This is something I have been really working on since March. While I am only down 27lbs since then slow and steady wins the race.

 

Well that's it for right now. Hopefully this time next year I can cross all or most of these things off the list. They may not seem like much to some but I wanted to set goals that were attainable.

Where Do I Get My Coupons

When I used to be big time into couponing this was the most asked question. Where do I get my coupons and how do I get so many. First of all, I get coupons from EVERYWHERE! When the PG comes out I contact my local newspaper office and have them save 20 extra papers for me with the inserts and it costs 5.00. This gives me 20 inserts and more than enough coupons. I rarely do this anymore simply because I don't have time. If there is a really good coupon out I will but otherwise its a no go but it's a great way to get a ton of coupons. I also have family members that will give me their inserts. You can also go to a certain brands website and usually if you sign up for emails they will send you a high value welcome coupon that you can print. I have an email address specifically for this that I just send "junk" to and can sift through it. That way I don't have all of these types of emails coming into my work or personal email that I use on a daily basis. You can also go to a specific stores website and print coupons or download them via your phone number. Stores such as Meijers, Kroger and Target all have this option. I love Target because they allow you to double coupon. Which means at the top corner of your coupon it will say "MANUFACTURER COUPON" or "STORE COUPON" and they will allow you to use one of each per item purchased. For instance if tide goes on sale for 3.49 which it sometimes does at Kroger and you have a manufacturer coupon for 1.00 and a store coupon for .50 you can use both of those and save 1.50!


A lot of people have private messaged me and asked about when I would be blogging more deals and honestly I don't know. I know that I will be couponing more and investigating for more deals with the holiday season coming up and I will be sure to post the deals that I find on here! I will try to update weekly with new deals and where you can find them so stay tuned!

Short and Sweet

Ok...So here we go. This post is going to be short and sweet (hence the title...I'm clever like that) and full of deals for you guys. Once I get my computer fixed which will probably be when husband and I get back from vacay I will be posting more frequently. With Christmas rapidly approaching I really want to stay on top of my game with savings and share those savings with you all!! So let's get right into it!!


If you ask most mom's what they dread doing the most the popular vote will probably be going grocery shopping. However, I love it. My husband hates to go and so therefore momma makes him stay at home with one kid, maybe 2 while I venture out to the grocery. It's my "me" time. Whoop Whoop! But for those of you that hate going to the grocery I have a little steal for you. Right now you can go to Schwanns.com fill your cart full of yummy goodness, register(if you aren't already) and put in the code FIFTYOFF and get 50%off your order. What's even better is you can do it from your couch and not even have to worry about taking those PJ's off! You go girl! No...seriously...go now and do it!

Another steal for you..This will be great for mom's who have older girls or if you have sisters or whatever! Awesome Christmas gift!  Y'all have heard me go on and on about my NUME wand before. I don't just LOVE it....I LURRRRVVVEEE it! Nothing curls my hair quite like a NUME. Well right now you can go to www.NuMe.com and get any 2 Classic or Magic Curling wands for 39.00 plus 11.00 for shipping! Put in the promo code HIP2SAVEWANDS at checkout making your total 50.00!! While you're at it go over to HIP2SAVE.COM and checkout her great deals and finds!

Y'all I have a problem...and that problem is KOHLS...Seriously...I love that place. So here ya go especially for you cardholders. When checking out at www.kohls.com put in these promo codes for huge savings. FASHION10 (10.00 off 40.00), TREAT30 (30%OFF FOR CARDHOLDERS, HAYRIDE for 15% off for non cardholders and) and MVC4FREE gives you free shipping. CHA CHING! There ya have it! Money back in your pocket!

Okay guys, that's all I have for you right now and as always if y'all have any question let me know! I'll do my best to answer! Hopefully by the end of the week (more like Sunday) I will have brand new deals for you! I am going to get coupons today and look through store ads so I can have more in store savings next week!

Mother Moments

So I know that I said I was going to post yesterday but I had a little guy at home that was extra cuddly and we fell asleep together so the blog fell to the wayside. #sorrynotsorry. Anyways on my way to work this morning I was thinking about things to blog and deals and if you know me you know I get side tracked ummmm fairly easily. So I was thinking about something semi funny that happened the day before and it got me on a whole new blogging subject. Being a mom has taught me so much and I have done so many things that I never thought I would do. Pizza for breakfast? Yep it's happened. Dessert before dinner, done it. And you know you're not a mom when you are at the grocery store and see a kid pitching a fit and look over at someone and say "UH, my kid will NEVER act like that." Get over yourself. Yes they will. They may only do it once...but yes it will happen. Then it got me to thinking about if someone just heard parts of conversations what in the world they would think. I have yelled, ahem said more odd things that I would never think would come out of my mouth...Here are a few things that yes, I have had to say to my children while being a mother.

"Get your butt off of the oven." Oh, I've had to say this one several times. My dear sweet son has a habit of taking his undies off and putting his bare against the oven door while dinner is cooking. Seriously kid?

"Don't sneeze in my mouth." Yes my child literally tried to open my mouth and sneeze in it. Same child as above.

"Quit licking me." Please someone PM me and tell me I am not the only one who has a child that does this. He will just go up to me and try to lick my face like he is a puppy dog. Lord help me. I wish I didn't have to say it but yes same child as above. Anyone see a pattern here with this one. 

"Don't stick that in the plug in!" Fork, spoons, straws whatever we can get our hands on. We are moving past this stage thanking the good Lord we made it out alive. Okay I know what you are thinking...is your house not baby proofed?  Please I have a billion of those plastic thingies and either they are a joke or my kids are geniuses. I vote the latter.

These are just a few of the things that I have had to say that has made me question my sanity. Trust me there are more. But that is for another day and another blog. On to what I do best. COUPONING! Here are a few deals that you really really don't want to miss out.

Ever heard of the NUME Curling Wand? It's supposed to be legit. It has rave reviews online and it is usually 149.99. Right now add the Nume Magic Wand to your cart online put in the promo code WINTER29 and get it for 29.99 plus shipping! Swear to it! Go HERE ! NOW!!

   And here is an awesome deal if you are an avid CVS shopper.

 

Buy 4 Pull Ups Training Pants (Jumbo) $8.99 each
Use 4 $3/1 Pull Ups Training Pants Coupon {1/11 SS}
Pay $23.96
Get back $10 Register Rewards for spending $30
Final Price: $3.49 each!

Buy 2 Glade 8-oz Room Sprays $0.98 Use the $3.00/2 Any Glade, Ziploc, or Windex Products Printable Coupon Final Price: FREE + $1.04 moneymaker!

And there ya go guys! It's not much but it's all I have time for right now. If you have any questions send me a message, FB me or if you have my number text me! 

A few deals and a Praise Report

I have to start this post by giving praise to my heavenly Father. My niece Cadence was baptized earlier today. I have prayed and prayed for Cadence since the day she was born. Just like I pray for my own children's salvation daily I lifted her up and about a year ago my prayers were answered when she accepted Jesus into her life. A few weeks ago she was talking about wanting to be baptized. We had discussed it before but nerves always got the best of her but today she made her proclamation and allegiance to Jesus and I couldn't be happier. If you know me at all you know how much I love my nieces and nephews. They are like my own and to witness this change in her life has me in tears. PRAISE THE LORD!!

Now some deals for the week. Head on over here and print this coupon for Littlest Pet Shop. They are 4.99 at Target and when you use your coupon they will be 2.49! Steal!

Macy's Super Sunday!! Extra 25% off!!

Macy's Super Sunday!!! Get a extra 25% off when you use code : SUNDAY at checkout! You can still use code : FRIENDS as well!!

Alright Gentleman, you have no reason to not get your wifey something for Christmas because I have an awesome deal for you.

Kaleidoscope Swarovski Crystal Infinity Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver (1-1/2mm) only $37.49!! Reg $150!!

These will make a nice gift!! Kaleidoscope Swarovski Crystal Infinity Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver (1-1/2mm) for only $37.49 after 25% code:FRIENDS at checkout!! Regularly $150!!!

And last but not least here is an awesome deal on a new mouse

Logitech® Wireless Mouse M325 (Bubbly) only $1.24!! reg $30!!

Another HOT Clearance Item from Staples Deals !!! Check your store for this Logitech® Wireless Mouse M325 (Bubbly)  or Tickled Pink for only $1.24!! Regularly $30!!

Hot Items that are going fast!

Walmart has this  K'NEX Amazin' 8 Coaster Building Set online for only $14.99 plus you get FREE in store Pickup!! Reg $21.97!!


And here is a little something for the momma's out there!! Y'all know I love a cute handbag and you know I love a great deal even more...me spend full price.. I don't think so! So I was super happy when I ran across this deal!


MICHAEL Michael Kors Handbags as low as $49!!!!

Macy's has these Great Michael Kors Items at 25% off Today! Great time to get one.. who am I kidding...GET TWO while they are on sale!




MICHAEL Michael Kors MK Signature Medium Slim Wallet only $54.74 after 25% code: FRIENDS at checkout! Regularly 98.00

MICHAEL Michael Kors Kempton Crossbody only $49.49 after 25% code: FRIENDS at checkout! Regularly 88.00!

MICHAEL Michael Kors Kempton Nylon Small Tote only $54.74 after 25% code: FRIENDS at checkout! Regularly 98.00!

A late Monday Menu

So I haven't posted a recipe in a few weeks and so I will start with that. Tonight we are having the sweet and sour chicken that I mentioned in a few posts below and sometimes when I make chinese food I make yum yum sauce for the rice. If you have never been to a japenese restaurant and tried the sauce it is amazeballs. Did I just say amazeballs? Gross...I hate it when people say that. Okay...so anyways my sister gave me this recipe a few years ago and it has been a staple in my house for a while. When I tell people I can make it they usually just roll their eyes at me but when they try it I usually give them that "yea, IN YO FACE"! look because they love it. Enough talking here's the recipe....tweak it to however you like because some like it a little sweeter some don't. This is a recipe that you can definitely change up. Here ya go!

1-1/4 cup	Hellmann's mayonnaise-Yes it has to be Hellmann's. And no lowfat, nonfat, reduced fat versions. The good ol' tried and true full fat version is what ya need!
1/4 cup	water
1 teaspoon	tomato paste
1 tablespoon	melted butter
1/2 teaspoon	garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoon	sugar-use a little more...little less...taste as ya go!
1/4 teaspoon	paprika
	A dash of cayenne pepper-I use a little more about 1/2tsp because I like things spicy.  Okay here is what ya do. Whisk everything together and refigerate over night. Let me stress YOU HAVE TO LET IT REFIGERATE. It will not taste right if you don't. I usually keep it in a tupperware container in the fridge and it keeps for about a week. Let me know what ya think!

To Do's

I am feeling a little overwhelmed as the holiday season is approaching. My to do list is a mile long and my time frame to do it in seems like minutes. I am in charge of cooking the Turkey and desserts for this years Thanksgiving dinner with my family. I am cooking coconut cream pie (husbands favorite), apple pie, peanut butter pie and pecan. I am also going to make a banana pudding. With working 3 days prior to Thanksgiving I see a few late nights and early mornings in my future but totally worth it. I love this time of year. My sisters and I are pretty close usually we all pile up in a car (there are 4 of us) and go shopping. Love it!


Now you know I can't make a blog post without filling you in on some good deals for next week. Of course there is black friday and you can click here and check out some of the ads early.


I check my Target Cartwheel App every morning. Actually it's the first thing I do when I get up. Today's Cartwheel is pretty good.


Littlest Pet Shop Style Set, Only $11.75 at Target!

Save 50% on a different toy each day from 11/1 – 12/24 using Cartwheel at Target! Today’s 50% off toy offer is for the Littlest Pet Shop Style Set. Target has this toy on price cut for $33.49. Stack the Cartwheel offer with a printable manufacturer coupon to pay just $11.75–regularly $39.99! The Cartwheel offer has a limit of one offer per guest. 

 Littlest Pet Shop Style Set $33.49, price cut through 11/26

Use $5.00/1 - Hasbro Toy: Littlest Pet Shop Style Set $19.99 or more (hasbrorewards.com)

And use 50% Off – Littlest Pet Shop Style Set, Target Cartwheel Offer (exp 11/22) – (cartwheel.target.com)

Final Price: $11.75

It's Today ONLY! Also, you can check the in store stock online to make sure your target has them in stock before you make the drive.

Friday! Friday! Friday!

I am going to go ahead and apologize now for my lack of posts recently. I have scored some amazing deals this week but haven't had the chance to share. We had big big changes this week. I finally have a job! This is something that we have been praying about for quite some time. I have been a stay at home mom for almost two years and it's not that I didn't enjoy my time with my sweet babies I just knew that it was time for me to go back to work. I function better that way. I started my new job this week so with working 8 hours a day and a 45 minute commute to and from home I've been busy! Forgive me? Good! Now onto some amazing deals!


I am so excited about this. I am a huge makeup junkie. I love love love makeup so I have been checking Ulta's website daily for the black friday ad....And it just came out today!! Woot! Woot! Click here and check it out. Lorac Pallets for 12.00 and Big Sexy Hair for 6.99...(say whaaaaa!!)






Okay guys and I know I am a little late on this one but Wal-Mart is price matching Black Friday Ad's TODAY!  Take in your ad's or pull them up on your phone and head to Wal Mart tonight to get some early shopping done and spend more time with your family on Thursday and Friday.

Let me take just a quick second and say that price matching isn't a terrible thing when being honest. Walmart released a few weeks ago that they would price match with certain online retailers such as Amazon. So what several dishonest people have done was make up fake Amazon accounts and make fake ad's and price matched them. Hello Playstation4 for 99.00...seriously...this happened. So be honest.

Thrifty Thursday!!

What day is it?? Thursday!!! I am going to try to share each Thursday between now and Christmas an exceptional deal that would warm even the coldest hearts towards couponers. What is their deal anyway? Yea, I hear you huffing and puffing behind me while I make you stand in line for what like an extra minute. Honey, chill....or don't. I DON'T CARE. Anyways on to more positive things!! Y'all I am on cloud nine today. I feel like this deal is amazing. Maybe it's just because I have a few little men in my life that love spiderman and I am going to get an amazing deal on their gifts...Are ya ready!! Here it is!


Disneystore: Disney Fleece Throw + FREE Personalization only $10!! Reg Price $25!!!

Disney Store is offering these adorable Fleece throws for only $10! Reg Price $20! Sayyyy Whaaaaat......Plus you can get Free Personalization (use code : FREEPZ) on your Fleece throw. That's 15.00 total going back in your pocket! You also can receive free shipping on orders 75.00 or more. Go here now to order one for your special little lady or man and thank me later.  Merry Christmas!

Pull Ups and All Detergent at Target

I am loving Target right now. Not that I ever didn't love Target. I mean who doesn't love that place but with all the great deals they are offering I just can't get enough! There is an awesome deal on Huggies pull-ups & 100oz All laundry detergent at Target this week thru 11/15.

Buy 4 Huggies Pull-Ups Jumbo Packs $8.99 each
Buy 1 All Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, 100 oz $7.49
Use the $10 off $40 in-ad coupon or text STOCKUP to 827438
Use 2 $2.25/1 Pull-Ups Training Pants (jumbo pack or larger) coupons here
And use 1 $4/2 Pull-Ups Training Pants (jumbo pack or larger) coupon here
Plus use 1 $2/1 Pull-Ups item Target store coupon found hereAnd use 1 $1/1 All Product coupon found in the 11/2 RP or herePlus use the 20% off All Free & Clear Detergent Cartwheel Savings Offer
Final Price: $20.45 for 5 items! That's about 4 bucks per item!

Speaking of Target click here to bask in their glorious 39 page black Friday ad!

 

Savings and BLACK FRIDAY ADS!

So I am a little torn about leaked Black Friday Ad's. A part of me loves that they are getting leaked earlier and earlier each year. It allows me to get my planning and budgeting in order. It just makes for a less chaotic experience. However, I love getting together with the family after dinner and sitting around and the excitement of opening that first ad in hand to see what the deals are. So I'm a little torn. I haven't looked at any ads yet even though as of now I think there are 19 ads leaked. I do wish stores would stay closed on Thanksgiving. I don't get a lot of time with my family and so I will be taking my time on getting to the stores.




Now onto some deals!!  I've been an avid couponer for years and saving money really is the norm for me but this deal is to exciting not to share. I walked out of Target on cloud 9! Here's what happened:
I bought two of the Boom Co. Guns at target. They are on sale for 10.82 on target.com.. (They were 14.99 in store) Boom Co. was also on Target Cartwheel for 50% off (cashier manually took 50%) off manually and then I got 25% off through a coupon in the store ad. Which makes my total 8.61!! But wait there's more!! I got out to my car and realized I had a shop kick reward...went back in showed them my shop kick reward and got 5 bucks back!! Making my total 3.61!!!

My receipt before I went back in to redeem my shopkick rewards.

Let me tell you a little bit about the shopkick app if you don't already know. I heard about it two days ago. You get kick points which are redeemable for gift cards when you accumulate kick points. You can get so many walk in points for each store that you simply walk in to and you get points for scanning items. I got 100 points when I walked into target. There were also 100 points for walking into Macy's and Old Navy. So I ran over there and simply opened the app walked in and bam got my points. In one day I accumulated 1250 points. And made a 5.00 Target gift card for walking into stores. Easy Peasy! Download the app!


This weeks deals:

Bath towels! On sale 4.00 at Kohls.. add 7 to cart. Use code vetsday10 for 10 bucks off then leavesfall for 15 percent off. Total of 23 bucks for 7 towels shipped!

Our Generation Dolls are on Cartwheel today only for 50% off. Pair that with the 15% off Our Generation Coupon found in the Target Ad (use this one first).

This is amazing stock-up price on diapers and wipes @ Target this week!

Buy 4 Huggies Diapers $8.99 each
Buy 3 Huggies Wipes $1.97 each
= $41.87
Use $10/40 Target in-ad coupon or Text STOCKUP to 827438
Plus use 4 $3/1 Huggies Diaper Coupons {10/19 SS}
Plus use 4 $1.50/1 Huggies Target Printable Here
Plus use 3 $.50/1 Huggies Wipes Coupon {10/19 SS}
Final Price: $12.37 for all 7 items!!

Monday Menu

So I was cooking dinner the other night and thought that the recipe I was using was to good not to share so thought I will put it up on the blog and see how it goes. This recipe is for sweet and sour chicken. I make it at least twice a month. Chinese food is my husbands favorite and I hate going out for chinese. I hated chinese food before I tried this recipe. Literally makes me sick. So this is our compromise. Homemade is always better right? RIGHT! Here's the recipe.

Ingredients

• 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1½ cup cornstarch
• 3 eggs, beaten
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. In separate bowls, place cornstarch and slightly beaten eggs. Dip chicken into cornstarch then coat in egg mixture.
3. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until browned. Place the chicken in a 9 x 13 greased baking dish.
4. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic salt. Pour over chicken and bake for 1 hour.
5. I stirred the chicken every 15 minutes so that it coated them in the sauce.

I can't take credit for this recipe. Got it from here! She has a ton of other chinese food options. This one just happens to be our favorite.

More Deals and Steals

With the holidays steadily approaching and it's the season for buying I am going to do my best to save you guys and myself some money. I am all about using coupons (the right way) and so I want to help you keep a little more money in your pockets this season. I am going to attempt to do at least one post a week hopefully on Monday so that gives us plenty of time through the week to get out and rack up on some goodies. Think with all this extra money you are saving you can even splurge on yourself perhaps! So let's take a look at some great deals this week!

 Here you can get 5 Dr. Seuss books for just $3.95 shipped + more!

Includes:
The Cat in the Hat
Mr. Brown Can Moo
Ten Apples On Top

Go Dog Go!
The Tooth Book
FREE 2014 Wall Calendar

High quality, hard covered editions.
 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Just want these few books? You may cancel at any time after your books have shipped! (just remember to do so because this is something I often forget!)

Just go here!

At one point in my life I had three kids in diapers so saving on diapers is a must. Now the twins only wear pull ups some nights to bed and a big HOORAY goes out to my baby boy for using the potty for the first time this week! Fingers crossed for hopefully being potty trained by Valentines Day. That my goal and I'm hoping the holidays won't get the best of us. I feel as though he's ready and I don't want to lose that window everyone talks about.  So here is the deal at Target this week for diapers.

Buy 1 Huggies Night Time Pull-Ups Night for $7.99 Use 1 $2.25 off ONE package of PULL-UPS Training Pants Plus (From Coupons.com) and use 1 $2/1 Pull-Ups Training Pants Printable Target coupon here..Final Price: $3.74!


Comment if you have any questions. I will do my best to answer!



Okay..if you've read my deals and steals on target and know what I am talking about keep reading. If not...scroll down. Here are two deals that I know will be going on this week. I couldn't get my pictures to save so I have just provided the link.




This Minnie Doll (Link Below) Usually 19.99 but on sale for 17.99. On 11/6 Target Cartwheel will have a coupon for 50% off. Combine that with your shopular and you get it for 6.75!!








http://www.target.com/p/disney-hold-my-hands-singing-minnie/-/A-15300748#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=minnie+doll


Next on 11/8 They will have Our Generation Dolls on sale for 22.00. Combine your Target Cartwheel and Shopulars to get them for 8.25!


http://www.target.com/p/our-generation-doll-collection/-/A-14860554#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=our+generation+dolls

Not so super? Of course I am.

Ok so with my last post I was excited to be back and sharing our life with what is realistically my one reader...HI MOM! I was going to give updates frequently, post funny things my hilarious children say and do and vent a little frustration. It was going to be my outlet. My escape. Annnndd...Here I am 10 months later with my next post. Taking care of 3 kids is no joke. Yes I could stay up later reflecting on the day and sharing it with you however this mom loves her sleep. Adores it even. So no, I am not staying up a minute later to share the deets of the day with you when I can barely keep my eyes open during dinner. But nevertheless, here I am again!! And today I am sharing some Christmas steals with you! One of my good friends requested that I explain it to her like I would to a 3 year old so that is what I shall do!


Okay first thing you are going to need a smart phone..Got it...Check! ( I am the queen of making mental checklists.)


Okay...step 2....download the target cartwheel app and the shopular app


Now a little bit about the target cartwheel app. You browse offers and add them to your "barcode". For instance 5% off hanes (this is a popular one). So you're strolling the wonderful aisles of target frolicking through the beautiful cardigans and sweaters and realize that little lucy needs panties. You whip out that smart phone and add that 5% off hanes and head to the register. At the right hand top there will be an icon that says my barcode. You hand the phone to the cashier and she scans it and like magic it will take 5% off. NOW....a word from the wise..make sure you're balance goes down! I have had to show them the deal countless times for them to manually punch in. Now don't get anxiety about doing this. It takes 2 seconds...Literally. No biggie. Okay..understand target cartwheel......If you don't call me. I will happily explain it.


Now...to shopular...Easy peasy. Download the shopular app and search the store you are going to. This app is similar to retailmenot. Both are must haves if you are looking to save! And search target. You will find a 25% off toys coupon. Now with target you can use both coupons! YAY for stacking coupons at TAR-JAY! Alrighty...onto the deals.


Go to your Target Cartwheel App:
 Use the drop down select MY OFFERS

 Select ALL OFFERS

TOYS AND SPORTS ( unless you are shopping for an alternate category- then select that but no one wants underwear for Christmas)

The deal of the day and addtl deals come up. ADD the deals you want.

When they're added they will show a ✔️

At the top of page there is a cartwheel thing ( they will show you at register when you checkout)
They will SCAN THE BAR CODE for your savings.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Combine your cartwheel with this coupon from Shopular. For 75% off...Merry CHRISTmas!

I'm Back!!

Wow! I can't believe it has really been 7 months since my last post! Where has the time gone?  Since my last post I have had baby Elias Job and he is 6 months today! To say that time has flown by would be an understatement. We have also moved into a home that we love. God provides when you trust and ask. With that move we have had issues getting internet at our house which explains my absence from blogging. I've missed it! Here are a few pictures of some highlights that have happened within the past 6 months.

Such a proud papa! Elias Job born July 23, 2013. Weighing a whopping 8lbs 13.5 oz.

 

 

 

Ladies Aide Retreat 2013 at the Smoky Mountains. I truly believe I go to the best church on earth.

 

A picture of the new Big Brother & Big Sister. They have adapted so well to Elias and love him so much.

 

7 months ago I was a mommy of 3 to be and moving into a new home. Life was changing rapidly. Now I have 2 (almost) 3 year olds and a 6 month old who is on the go! My father in law tells me frequently "Don't Blink!" I know what he means. I am in awe of the life I get to live and feel so undeserving.

 



Surprise!!!

I am feeling so blessed right now. Sunday after church about 30 of my friends and family came together for a surprise shower thrown for me by my cousin and one of my best friends. Sasha and Eliza out done themselves completely and I will be forever grateful for the time and effort that they put into making this day special for me. And a big thank you goes out to their fantastic men Jaccob and Cole as well. I've heard they were up until 2 am with hot glue guns making decorations. After church my husband took me to Garcia's a local Mexican restaurant to meet with friends that we in from out of town. He told me we had to kill some time due to us having to meet his parents at church to pick up our sweet babies that stayed with Grandma and Grandpa the previous night. Well when we got to church I knew something was up because all of my friend's cars were there. When we walked in I was greeted by friends and family's laughter. I have so many pictures from that day but they are all on my phone and not downloaded just yet but these are a few that I have been tagged in on Facebook.

Sasha and Eliza. I love these two lovely ladies so much. Sasha is my husbands cousin and one of my best friends. Eliza has a heart of gold and I am so grateful for our friendship.

 

These are my lovely friends from church. We're a pretty good lookin' bunch huh :)

 

 

My handsome husband and myself. BTW shout to the Milk and Honey Bakery for the amazing cake!

 

 



 My sweet babies. Chipper had at least 3 cupcakes. I could've had a heart attack! Every time I looked at him he had a new one in his hand. That sneaky little boy!

 

 

I had to post a picture of my favorite little family. The Woosley's. I can't even begin to describe how much this family means to us. I have known AJ for years and is one of the sweetest men I know. His wife Lilly is one of my best friends. She made me squall like a baby at my shower just by her card. We just love them so much. How cute are we all together. Maci and Chipper love Jackson and Hanna and I look forward raising our sweet babies together! This is what friendships are all about.

 

Life just doesn't get any better than this. I have said it many times before but my Lord has blessed me far more than I deserve.