Wanna Get Away??

Well this weekend Felix and I are taking off to the Gorge for the Tom Petty Concert with my Mom and Jeff. Although Im looking forward to it, I mean a weekend without child, good music, lots of drinking, and camping, and having lots of fun.. but this will be the longest we have "both" been without Alex.

Ive been without her in the past for about a week. Granted, she was with Daddy in El Paso picking up her sister to take back up to Seattle. But, this will officially be the first time she is away from "us".

I dunno how she will do, Im praying she does well. But I think Im more concerned with how Mommy will do. I'll admit it, Im a little nervous. Im okay when she stays the night anywhere, cause in the back of my mind I know its only a NIGHT. But pretty much the entire weekend is a different story.

I know she is in good hands. I mean, its my Dad and Carla. They have both raised kids and we have all come out okay.. kind of lol.. But I dunno.. I guess its cause my little girl is growing up :(.. She's already talking about wanting to go to school, and ride a school bus by herself. But I dont think Mommy is ready for all that!!

Well.. Im sure I will be fine. I can always call.. Im gonna have my phone with me (gotta keep updating Facebook lol). Im sure she will be okay too.. she's a good girl, and she loves her Papa and Grandma Carla!

I got some catching up to do!!

Man Ive have forgotten completely to update.. Ive gotten a few shopping experiences under my belt. Let see where to begin..


Okay so this was a Trip to Walgreens.. I spent $32(thanks to the Crest White Strips) but my total savings was $72.48!!!!!

I dont have the complete breakdown, cause I already forgot lol.. but the chips were free after coupon and same with the 2 Oil of Olay shower lotions, Natures Bounty Vitamins (both free) and the Veet. The Crest Strips I got on the clearance aisle for $20.99 and I had one of those $5 off coupons that I used. The Johnson & Johnson Soap I got for $1.99, the Plackers were a buck, Benedryl and Sudafed I had coupons for and they were on sale so I got them pretty cheap.

My Walgreens Reciept. The top portion is my purchases, the bottom are all the coupons.. lol.

So I had another trip to Rite Aid. I got all this for $7 and saved $18.. I dont have the reciept anymore only the email I sent with the picture.. but you know there was some bogo in there.. lol I guess I need to update right after my experience again huh?? Im no help!



Since Ive been doing all this couponing, Im slowly running out of space to put things. This is my bathroom counter, with a FEW of the things Ive stocked up on. After Felix getting after me on a dialy basis, Ive FINALLY put everything in a place and my counter is clean!! Ive actually used a lot of it already.

Some Serious Couponage..

Okay so Ive gotten super serious about this whole coupon thing. I have went to the length of purchasing a coupon binder, and using the trading card inserts to stick my coupons in. Granted some of my coupons are a little on the big side, but, it has worked really really well. I print out my shopping list of what I'm getting at what stores, and insert it in the very front of the binder under the clear pocket. Then I'm going to be getting dividers so its easier to find things, but right now I have them sorted into, Medicines, Skin Care/Razors, Men's Toiletries, Hair Care, Make Up, Paper Goods/Feminine Products, Oral Care, Kiddo Care, household Cleaners, Dish Soap, Air Fresheners, Laundry, Drinks, Frozen Food, Snacks, Meats/Meals, Sweets, Dairy Condiments, Misc., Rite Aid Coupons, Target Coupons, and Walgreen's Coupons. My hubby thinks I'm a little crazy, but he's happy I'm taking this seriously.

So today I went and did a little shopping. There was some really good deals that I just couldn't pass up. So this is from Rite Aid. I got 2 3-in-1 Purex Laundry Sheet Starters, 2 4 Pack Reveal light bulbs, a 16 pack of Kotex U, L'Oreal Vive Pro Straightening Gloss, and a Wet and Wild 5 piece eyeshadow pack. I spent $10.42 at Purchase, After my Rebates that I just sent in for I spent $2.93!!! And saved $40.56!!

So this is what I did. The Kotex U was $3.49, which is eligible for a $3.49 rebate, plus I had a $1.00 off coupon, so this I would have made a $1 on. The GE Reveal Light bulbs were on sale 2/$6.00, I had 2 $1 off coupons, then there were 2 $2.00 rebates for them, so those were free. The eyeshadow was on the clearance rack was $3.99, I got it for $.99. The L'Oreal VivePro was also on the clearance for $2.49, then I had a $1 off coupon for that one, so that was $1.49. The the Purex, was a b1g1 free plus I had a Rite Aid Coupon for $2 off and another coupon for $2 off. So 1 was Free the other I paid $4.99 for instead of $8.99. Then I had a $5 off $20 purchase coupon (subtotal before coupons counts!), so total I paid $10.42, with rebates $2.93!! Not bad!

Then I went to Walgreen's. This was a little more of expensive than Rite Aid, but considering what I got, I did fairly well.

I got A Reusable Walgreen's Tote, 2 Bayer 150 Count Aspirin, 2 3 pack Scotch Brite sponges, 1 Dawn Dish Soap, 3 John Frieda Styling Products, 1 Reynolds Foil, 2 Gummy Worms, 1 bag of TGI Fridays Potato Skin Chips (not pictured cause Alex ate them!) and a Redbox rental. Total I paid $20.00 but I have a $5 Register Reward I can use on next purchase, it it would have been $15.00.

So this is what I did, The totes were on sale for $.99 but there was a Walgreen's coupon to get 3/$.99, so I only got 1. Right now there is a $3 off Bayer Aspirin Coupon (limit 3) plus I had 2 $1.50 off coupons. But here's the kicker, there was no fine print on the Walgreen's coupon, so we were given the heads up you could get the smaller count aspirin and it was more than free.. well I waited to the last minute to get it, so when I get to Walgreen's this is what I see...
So now I have to get the more expensive one, but it still worked out to be a great deal. $6.49 down to $3.49, then after the coupons I got them both for $2 each. The Gummy Worms were advertised at $.39 each, plus I got a $.55 off 2 coupon, so I got them for $.12 each. The Sponges were a buy one get one free, then I had a coupon for $1 off so I got the two 3 packs for $2.99. The Dawn Walgreen's had a coupon for them to be $.99 plus I had a $.50 off coupon, so I got it for $.49!! The Reynolds Foil with Walgreen's Coupon was $.89, The Redbox was free thanks to the codes received by becoming a fan of their Facebook page. Then I got the John Frieda which are originally $6.49 each, I had 3 $2.50 off coupons, so each of then were $3.99, plus when you buy 3 you get $5 Register Rewards ($5 off your next purchase). So total I spent $20, but with the $5 off coupon its like spending $15.00!! Total savings $35.96!!! Still not too shabby.

I do want to go back to Rite Aid though. Right now there is a super hot deal on Claritin there, which is awesome cause Felix and I both have allergies. Right now certain Claritin are on sale for $8.99. I have a bunch of Claritin coupons ranging from $7 off to $2 off. Plus Some Rite Aid ones as well that I can double up on. And on top of that there is a $25 Rite Aid Gift Card Rebate when you buy any 3 Claritin. So this is a real potential money maker. The Rite Aid I went to today only had 1 box left, and I needed 3. So I might try the one on the west side tomorrow, see if I have any luck. Looks like I'm competing with a fellow couponer for these good items.. lol!!!

My shopping experiences in April this far..

Okay so this week, I have been busy.. and a little photo crazy! I think the ladies at Walgreens are tired of me already.. lol. On these phots, 11x14" poster, 4 8x10" 's, and 280 digital prints, were $1.99 total!!

Last week at Walgreens had a 7 days of photo deals. Every day was something different. Whether is was free printer ink refills, 20 free 4x6" photos, 8x10's, collages, etc.. So I took advantage of almost every day that week.

I missed the free printer ink refills, even though that was probably the one I needed the most, since Ive been printing coupons like crazy! But I did take advantage of the 20 free 4x6" digital prints, which I got 20 free for me, then 20 free for my hubby. I was thinking of getting 20 free for Alex too, but I thought that was probably a little too much.. lol. I also got an 11x14" picture poster for $1.99, instead of like $19.99.. which is totally awesome. Its a nice family photo of us on the beach in black and white at Ocean Shores. Then I got 4 free 8x10" digital prints. I got 2 from Walgreens (1 for me, and 1 for Felix) then I got 2 free from Snapfish.com (1 for me, 1 for Felix) they were even able to be picked up at Walgreens, and all the photos except the poster was 1 hour photo eligible!!

Then at Snapfish.com they were celebrating their 10yr birthday so they were also running deals on free photos.. so I got 100 free digital prints, and with the right promo code they also gave me free shipping on all my orders! Also since I was a new member to Snapfish (well Felix and I were both new accts, I doubled up on all their deals!) then for signing up I got an additional 20 free prints per acct!!

So as far a pictures go, I have a lot of scrapbooking to do now!!



Then today I went to Target so use up some coupons that were expiring, and take advantage of some $5 gift card specials running this week.

So the break down, I got a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner, a Scrubbing Bubbles 2 in 1 Toilet Wand, 2 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gels and Applicator, GE Reveal Light Bulbs 2 Kids Books, 2 Venus Embrace Razors, 1 Fusion Razor, 1 Binder (for my coupons) and 2 Cokes (1 missing cause I gave it to my sister). Total I paid $36.00, but after $15 worth of Target gift cards I got for my purchases, its like paying $11!!! Saved $51!!!! Before the Johnson & Johnson Rebate, after the Rebate I would have spent $6!!

I had a $5 off coupon for the Automatic Shower Cleaner, then you get a $5 card from Target, so instead of $12.99, w/ coupon is $7.99, then with Gift Card $2.99!!! Then I had a $1 off the Toilet Gel, so instead of $3.49 it was $2.49, and I had a buy a Toilet Gel get the 2 in 1 wand for free coupon, so I paid another $3.49 but w/ coupon I didnt have to pay the $6.10 for the wand!! Then since I bought 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Products I got another $5 Target Card. (Also there is a $5 Johnson and Johnson Mail in Rebate for 3 Scrubbing Bubbles Products)

The 2 Kids books were in the $1 section.. and the binder was a $1.50. The Fusion Razor was on sale for $6.99 and I had a $4 off coupon, which made it $2.99, then the Venus Embrace was also on sale for $6.99, I used 2 $2 off coupons, and then if you buy 2 you get a $5 Target Gift Card.. I had a buy 1 get 1 free coupon for the sodas, The Light Bulbs were $2.14 but I had a Target Coupon for $1.50 off plus a Manufacturer Coupon for another $1 off which made them free!

Whoo.. that was a lot! So all in all not bad for April thus far!

Shopping Day!!!!

Okay so, I think I'm going to part time my blog.. part time family stuff.. part time shopping experiences.. Cause in case you didn't know, my new thing is couponing!! I LOVE my coupons!!

Today thanks to the Krazy Coupon Lady, and the Discount Divas, these are my deals today..

I went to Target and I got all this for $7.64!!

So the Sobe Waters were a buck each, I got 8 of them, with 4 Buy on Get one Free Coupons I only had to pay for 4.. The Tide, Kiss Nail Decor, 2 Gillette Body washes, the Princess Toothbrush, and a Lunchable (not pictured cause Alex was eating it)- I got all for Free.. The Crest with free item I got for $1.49, The Satin Care Shave Gel I got for $.49, The Redi-Whip I got for a buck, The 2 packages of light bulbs I got for $.14 each and the Planters were $.20 each, so after tax was $12.64, I had a $5 Target card that was free from a previous purchase, so total I paid $7.64!!! And SAVED $18.72!!


This was a previous shopping trip to Walgreen's that I had previously posted on Facebook.. it was a little more of an expensive trip cause of the name brand items.. but still saved more than I spent..

For $25.00 even (saved $37!!) !! 2 Strap Perfects, Biore Cleanser & Pore Strips, 2 Almay Eye Products, NyQuil, Frizz Ease Conditioner, Gillette Deodorant & Body Wash, Crest toothpaste, 2 Eclipse Gums, 2 4.5 oz Hershey's Candy Bars and A lady Speed Stick.. not bad..





This was one of my very first shopping experiences at Walgreen's.. as you can see it was a very small shopping trip, I was sooo nervous to used 100 million coupons in every transaction, but now.. hey I don't care..

What I got for $3.52 at Walgreen's.. Saved $18!


But I think so far THE BEST shopping experience was actually by Felix.. we went to Kohl's and he was shopping in the Clearance for some shirts and stuff.. his total rang up to be $187.89.. but after all the clearance discounts and an extra discount coupon I had, total we spent $41.82. WHAT?! Yeah.. that's right.. so now whenever we go to the mall, our first stop is Kohl's to look at the clearance!! LOL

Wow.. its been awhile..

Man Ive been slacking.. just been so busy!

First, I was busy planning Felix's 3oth Birthday! We went out with some friends the weekend before to a new bar in the area. It was real nice, somewhere we will probably frequent when we get sitters. We ended up getting to hang out with a porno star that night. He was there with one of our friends, who was in the industry years ago. His film name is Dick Tracy, and surprisingly enough Felix didnt recognize him (he likes his adult movies.. lol), but I DID! Im not an adult movie enthusiest, but I recognized the name, then the face. How weird.

Felix and Dick Tracy

Me and Dick Tracy


Then, we are still busy planning our wedding. Man its been nuts. We arent doing anything big, just the justice of the peace, and a small reception the day after here at our apartments clubhouse(cause its free). But, since Felix works longs hours all the time, a lot of the planning, shopping, and pretty much everything has fallen on me. Its stressful! But the good news is there is only a week left before its D Day.. the bad news is, I still have so much to do.

I still have to order the cake, get all the food, drinks, figure out my hair, get a garter belt, figure out my something old, new, borrowed and blue. I also need to finish the decorations, music, jewelry. Felix's suit is done. Alex's dress and stuff is done.

Plus on top of all that, we have two people coming in from out of state and staying with us for a week. Felix's sister is coming in from El Paso, and will be staying with us until the following Tuesday. My bestest friend Vic is coming in from Dallas and staying with us until the following Wednesday.

So heres how its going down. I have to go on Feb 23rd to the airport at like 900am cause Vic flies in at 10am. Then after I pick him up we are driving back into town and hanging out until Felix gets home. Then we have to drive BACK OUT to the airport to pick his sister up at 815pm that same night. So that is going to be a long ass day lol. The we have all day Thursday to do whatever. Friday we get married at 5pm in Port Orchard. Saturday we are doing the reception at 430ish, then having an after party here. Sunday and Monday are open to be tour guide and do stuff, then his sister leaves Tuesday early, she flies out at 800am, so we have to be out at the airport at like 600am. Then Wednesday Felix goes back to work, and I have to take Vic back out to the airport at 1ish cause he flies out at 300pm. So Im gonna hit some monster rush hour traffic.

Holy Moses! I cant wait until this is all done!

Oh Poopie.. Poopie!!

So Alex is almost completely potty trained, she has no more potty accidents. I can take her to the store, run errands in big girl undies and she does completely fine.

BUT ITS THE DARN POOPIE!!

She will go on the toilet and fart, and push. Then when you can hear something start to come out, she puckers up, and doesnt let ANYTHING out!! So she either has an accident about 15 to 30 minutes later, or she makes herself get backed up.

We still put her in a diaper for sleeping at night, and that is when she tends to poop. I try to check on her and catch it after it happens so I can change it out, so she doesnt have to sleep in it. But it doesnt always work.. she poops at different times all the time. I never know when its coming!

So all you mommys out there.. do you have any tips on getting her to poop in the toilet?? I tried taking away her steps so she gets stuck up on the toilet, but now she just jumps off.. I paint her nails on the toilet to extend her stay up on the throan.. but that only lasts so long, and sometimes she isnt as patient as I hoped. So anything else that works???