Friday Fun

1. For me laziness is the opposite of creativity.
2. Love Walked In was the last excellent book I read.
3. I like fill ins because there is no right answer.
4. In nature I like looking at flower gardens.
5. None of the current candidates should win the US elections.
6. The last time I laughed with all my belly was the other night with my son.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing and packing, tomorrow my plans include an early drive to Canton First Mondays and shopping till I drop and Sunday, I want to go to Tyler's Rose Gardens or Zoo before heading home.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Just One More Day

Today was the last day with the students. It was a peaceful day with no tears from me or the students. The day flew by. The students got to leave at 12:00 noon and then us teachers got to go out to lunch and then return to clean up our rooms. I have been working on mine all week so I don't have much more that needs to be done.

So tomorrow is my official last day. I am not sure of the exact time that we can leave but I am hoping for around lunch time. Then just maybe I can hit the movie theater to see Sex in the City.

I haven't told you what a huge fan of Sex in the City I am! I am counting down the hours till it opens. Since I have to be at work tomorrow at 8 am, I am not staying up to see the movie at midnight but will go as soon as I can. A couple of years ago, Diva and I headed over to a local bar/nightclub for a happy hour gathering after work. Well, to my surprise a well known radio personality was there and having Sex in the City trivia game with cool prizes. So instead of downing drinks, which I don't drink, I sat on the edge of my seat waiting for the questions and ran up to the booth and would win a prize. After winning several and giving some away, I left the club a happy girl.

Family Reunion

Pictures from my Family Reunion two weeks ago in Decatur, Texas.Down under those trees is where we spent two days playing, eating and sharing family stories.


Here is everyone that attendedThe air conditioned barn we hung out in during the day. At night the white door was raised and the large screens were placed in its place and the cool evening breeze was nice.
My mom, in red, with her brother and sisters.


This was the funniest activity. Riding the go cart at top speed through the field and getting sticker burs all over you! That's my son!
Even my mom enjoyed a spin on the go cart!
Riding the horse was fun. The smaller children were lead around by an older cousin.Shooting the B B gun was exciting!
Making homemade ice cream. My dad in the blue Disney shirt.My son enjoying his ice cream. A sweet way to end the day!

Thrifty Finds

I haven't made my rounds to the thrifty stores in awhile. Here are some things I pick up awhile back. Subtraction and Addition flash cards and a rocks and fossil kit for my classroom. Three Sizzix dies and Three Sizzix cutting pads. All for nine dollars and some change. Can't beat that!

What have you found at the thrift stores lately?

My New Addicition

I love to shop! One reason I work is to fuel my addiction to shop. Well, I stumbled across some frugal money saving blogs and was very interested in what they had to share. One blog, money saving mom, listed ways to save at the grocery store with coupons and freebies that are offered. Another blog, the centsible sawyer, shared savings at CVS and Walgreens. I was hooked! I read their posts and others that shared on their blogs and then decided to try it for my self. The pictures below are for several weeks and the deals that I received are not longer available. Here is how I did. Olay daily 7.49

Olay Regen nighttime 18.99

Coupons 10.98

Total 16.78

Biore 7.49

Biore 7.49

CVS pain relief 3.99

Coupon 7.98

Total 11.57

Eucerin lotion 4.99

Nivea after shave 6.39

Nivea after shave 6.39

Coupons 3.00

Total 15.99

2 CVS pain relief 7.98

2 Maybeline mineral powder make up BOGOF 9.99

Coupons/ECBs 10.00

Total 7.97

2 CVS pain relief 7.98

4 Lady Speed stick BOGOF 6.28

Coupons/ECBs 6.75

Total 7.51

Dial soap 1.99

2 Almay makeup products 13.98

Coupons/ECBs 8.99

Total 7.56

2 hair products 5.98

2 Crest toothpaste 3.98

3 Oral B toothbrushes 5.97

1 Colgate 360 toothbrush 3.99

Coupons/ECBs 11.00

Total 9.33

4 Diet Cokes 12.00

1 Head and Shoulders shampoo 5.99

Coupons/ECBs 13.99

Total 4.00

This is from Walgreens:

Total before was 77.32

Coupons 29.06

Total 48.26

As you can see some transactions were better than others but I am just learning how to work it to my advantage. I am particular proud of the $4.00 transaction and so was my husband. I try to go every week to get the deals but because life is so busy it was hard to get some of them and the store near me had sold out of items. It just isn't money saving if I have to drive all over town hunting down the deals since gas is so expensive. My laundry room is becoming a mini store with everything stacked on the shelves.

So I hope these transactions have inspired you to try to save a few pennies/dollars at your CVS or Walgreens.

Friday Fun

1. On my laziest day I like to curl up with a book or magazine.
2. Organizing makes me feel like I'm being productive.
3. I love little kisses and big hugs from my son.
4. This summer I want to go to the beach.
5. Admiration of other blogs made me start my blog.
6. Red tulips and orange juice.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a date with my son tomorrow my plans includes helping my sister get unpacked and organized in her new home and Sunday, I want to attend church, go grocery shopping then dinner with a friend.

Have a fabulous weekend!

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