These are a few of the things I want to do this summer:
*Catch up on my picture albums and labeling
*Make my mom a scrapbook of her wedding and honeymoon
*Sell the TUMI $500 giftcard we've had for over a year that we'll never use.
*Finish the couponing class business plan
*MOPS planning for 2011-2012 year. Retreat in August.
*Touch up paint on baseboards/doors
*Clean out my closet and underbed
*Set up a scrapbooking station in the garage
Not to mention enjoy the girls and do lots and lots of fun stuff :)
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Bad attitude
I am in a bad mood. The top 5 reasons for my bad mood are -
*The children have really greasy hair bc my dear FIL was the one who gave them their bath after the pool last night. I'm not sure where it went wrong, but their locks are seriously sad. I don't know why it's bothering me, but it is.
*I checked my credit card activity and it depressed the *#%! out of me. And now today Kevin's car is going in for the brakes...so this next bill is going to hurt deep.
*My house feels like it's closing in on me with dirty clothes, wet towels, tons of art projects from their year at school that I haven't had the momentum to go through yet, dirty sheets and the regular dirt, dust, cobwebs and grime.
*Upon looking at myself in the mirror this morning with one eye peeked open (it's like when you watch a scary movie. It's easier that way.) I surmised that my hair needs serious work. Because of the cars bleeding us dry - and the kids expecting to eat, and who are we kidding, have money for the boardwalk - it will have to wait. I have a new appreciation for how happy my mom was when she would get her hair done a few times a year. It feels awesome when you can finally go.
*I'm in a bad mood and I shouldn't be. Which makes me feel worse.
Are you ever in a bad mood for no good reason, you're just POed and you can't shake it?
I'm going to have some coffee, get dressed, throw a load in and make a list of chores my kids can help with. Happy Wednesday everyone!
*The children have really greasy hair bc my dear FIL was the one who gave them their bath after the pool last night. I'm not sure where it went wrong, but their locks are seriously sad. I don't know why it's bothering me, but it is.
*I checked my credit card activity and it depressed the *#%! out of me. And now today Kevin's car is going in for the brakes...so this next bill is going to hurt deep.
*My house feels like it's closing in on me with dirty clothes, wet towels, tons of art projects from their year at school that I haven't had the momentum to go through yet, dirty sheets and the regular dirt, dust, cobwebs and grime.
*Upon looking at myself in the mirror this morning with one eye peeked open (it's like when you watch a scary movie. It's easier that way.) I surmised that my hair needs serious work. Because of the cars bleeding us dry - and the kids expecting to eat, and who are we kidding, have money for the boardwalk - it will have to wait. I have a new appreciation for how happy my mom was when she would get her hair done a few times a year. It feels awesome when you can finally go.
*I'm in a bad mood and I shouldn't be. Which makes me feel worse.
Are you ever in a bad mood for no good reason, you're just POed and you can't shake it?
I'm going to have some coffee, get dressed, throw a load in and make a list of chores my kids can help with. Happy Wednesday everyone!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Chinese food is on it's way
If the title leaves a question as to my mood, I will tell you. I love food (duh) and it is a comfort in my life. I wish it wasn't, but it is. And today was a long, very draining day and at almost 9pm I am really hungry and really ready to take a load off. Which is where the Chinese food comes in. Mmmm it will be so good and my couch will be so soft, and I am hoping something good is on tv.
So I woke up at 6am after going to bed at 2am = not enough sleep for me. I had to get the girls packed up for a day away from home - I had to bring the van in to be worked on and my MIL was going to bring us to ChickFilA, then the mall for a movie while she went to the dentist, then to the pool and tonight Bailey had her softball party. Aside from my heart attack when I found out how much the van work was going to be, everything was busy but great.
And then we had the softball party. It was held at a local ice cream place, one we had not been to before.
And that should have been Clue #1 that Tatie might have a hard time. Clue #2 would be that it would be loud, Clue #3 would have been that she would be tired from the day and #4 would have been sharing Bailey.
So the thing is, Bailey is extremely social. She ran into the ice cream parlor hugging her friends, laughing, immediately jumping in to the crowd. Taylor took it all in for a second, said "Hey!! I want friends too!" and ran to catch up with Bailey. Now that Bailey's age group is getting older, Taylor is starting to get looks when she hovers around Bailey or acts inappropriately. Tonight she was so socially inept, and it broke my heart. Made me sweat. I got some looks, and that always feels worse than stepping barefoot in dog turd on a hot sunny day.
Just sayin.
Taylor was loud, obnoxious, had no manners, and kept trying to butt in with all the softball friends. I kept trying to reel her in and have her hang out with Kevin and I, but she wanted to be with Bailey and "the friends." All the other siblings were with their families, but there Taylor was, sitting at the big table, with me behind her, and every 2 seconds whispering another "Tatie, calm, shhh..."
It was exhausting. I had wished one of us had had the foresight to know how it would go down, and just took Bailey to enjoy it by herself. But it was a family party and we just didn't think. Sometimes Taylor is spot-on with behavior, and nobody would know anything was different. Then at times like tonight, you don't know what other people think...she has plenty of skills a "typical" kid would have, but she acts strangely enough to leave folks wondering. Once in awhile I get into a conversation with someone who doesn't know her well, and by the time I say her diagnosis, I get, "ohhh that's it...I thought something, but didn't know...oh!" And that feels kind of yucky, 'cause I know they're saying they could tell she was different but didn't know what it was.
Here's the thing though...if I wasn't worried what everyone else thought of her, I would be pleased with the fact that she wanted to be social!! At the beginning of her journey, she couldn't have cared less. Also, I was proud of Bailey, who not once shot Taylor a dirty look (like some of her friends did) or asked me to take Tate away. Of course they fought all the way home, but at the parlor, I took notice of that and was proud of my sister-girls.
Well, the girls are asleep now, and Kevin just walked in with my hit. When I go to bed tonight and think of the day, as I always do, I want to think about all the fun and nice moments we had today, not the moments that made me cringe or twitch. Because guess what...tomorrow we have nowhere we have to be in the morning, and that almost sounds better than digging into some chicken and broccoli. Almost.
So I woke up at 6am after going to bed at 2am = not enough sleep for me. I had to get the girls packed up for a day away from home - I had to bring the van in to be worked on and my MIL was going to bring us to ChickFilA, then the mall for a movie while she went to the dentist, then to the pool and tonight Bailey had her softball party. Aside from my heart attack when I found out how much the van work was going to be, everything was busy but great.
And then we had the softball party. It was held at a local ice cream place, one we had not been to before.
And that should have been Clue #1 that Tatie might have a hard time. Clue #2 would be that it would be loud, Clue #3 would have been that she would be tired from the day and #4 would have been sharing Bailey.
So the thing is, Bailey is extremely social. She ran into the ice cream parlor hugging her friends, laughing, immediately jumping in to the crowd. Taylor took it all in for a second, said "Hey!! I want friends too!" and ran to catch up with Bailey. Now that Bailey's age group is getting older, Taylor is starting to get looks when she hovers around Bailey or acts inappropriately. Tonight she was so socially inept, and it broke my heart. Made me sweat. I got some looks, and that always feels worse than stepping barefoot in dog turd on a hot sunny day.
Just sayin.
Taylor was loud, obnoxious, had no manners, and kept trying to butt in with all the softball friends. I kept trying to reel her in and have her hang out with Kevin and I, but she wanted to be with Bailey and "the friends." All the other siblings were with their families, but there Taylor was, sitting at the big table, with me behind her, and every 2 seconds whispering another "Tatie, calm, shhh..."
It was exhausting. I had wished one of us had had the foresight to know how it would go down, and just took Bailey to enjoy it by herself. But it was a family party and we just didn't think. Sometimes Taylor is spot-on with behavior, and nobody would know anything was different. Then at times like tonight, you don't know what other people think...she has plenty of skills a "typical" kid would have, but she acts strangely enough to leave folks wondering. Once in awhile I get into a conversation with someone who doesn't know her well, and by the time I say her diagnosis, I get, "ohhh that's it...I thought something, but didn't know...oh!" And that feels kind of yucky, 'cause I know they're saying they could tell she was different but didn't know what it was.
Here's the thing though...if I wasn't worried what everyone else thought of her, I would be pleased with the fact that she wanted to be social!! At the beginning of her journey, she couldn't have cared less. Also, I was proud of Bailey, who not once shot Taylor a dirty look (like some of her friends did) or asked me to take Tate away. Of course they fought all the way home, but at the parlor, I took notice of that and was proud of my sister-girls.
Well, the girls are asleep now, and Kevin just walked in with my hit. When I go to bed tonight and think of the day, as I always do, I want to think about all the fun and nice moments we had today, not the moments that made me cringe or twitch. Because guess what...tomorrow we have nowhere we have to be in the morning, and that almost sounds better than digging into some chicken and broccoli. Almost.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Top 10 reasons why I love summer
10. I don't have to be dressed by 8:30 to wait for the bus outside. I am no morning person, and prying my fingers off my coffee cup to change out of my nightie is no fun for anyone.
9. We eat lots of salads, sandwiches and grilled yummies instead of heavy comfort food that heats up the kitchen...and adds some poundage to my waistline. The produce of summer can't be beat either - say what you will about Jersey but we have delicious tomatoes, corn and blueberries!
8. It takes about 2 seconds for the girls to slip on a sundress and sandals, instead of the hour it takes to bundle them up in the winter. Plus in our small house, all those hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, etc take up too much room and I love packing it away.
7. The feel of the sand on my feet, the sound of the ocean roar, seagulls, the laughter of my children (when they're not fighting over the "prettier" boogie board). The smell of the saltwater and the way it feels when you run (walk in my case) into the ocean, the coolness of the water after feeling the hot sun on your back. The taste of pizza and ice cream on the boardwalk after you've been on the beach all day.
6. Watching my girls swim - they are so good at it, and they love it.
5. Pool hopping - we go to our neighborhood pool, Nan and Poppy's neighborhood pool, Nana's pool and any pool that will have us.
4. When we return from said pools, my house is exactly the way we left it (dirty, but at least not trashed. Well, not trashed like it is at the end of a long day at home).
3. Putting the girls to bed a bit earlier if they are exhausted from swimming, or staying up later if we are out having fun. It doesn't matter and that's what I love about it.
2. No homework for Bailey.
1. Vacation!! We take day trips a few times throughout the year, but most of our vacation time with Kevin happens in the summer. I love when he can wear his khaki shorts (I love me some khakis on that boy) and just enjoy the day, no laptop or phones. The night before we leave for any vacation is the best - aside from the packing which I detest - because he is so excited, like a kid. And we always have a good time!
9. We eat lots of salads, sandwiches and grilled yummies instead of heavy comfort food that heats up the kitchen...and adds some poundage to my waistline. The produce of summer can't be beat either - say what you will about Jersey but we have delicious tomatoes, corn and blueberries!
8. It takes about 2 seconds for the girls to slip on a sundress and sandals, instead of the hour it takes to bundle them up in the winter. Plus in our small house, all those hats, gloves, scarves, jackets, etc take up too much room and I love packing it away.
7. The feel of the sand on my feet, the sound of the ocean roar, seagulls, the laughter of my children (when they're not fighting over the "prettier" boogie board). The smell of the saltwater and the way it feels when you run (walk in my case) into the ocean, the coolness of the water after feeling the hot sun on your back. The taste of pizza and ice cream on the boardwalk after you've been on the beach all day.
6. Watching my girls swim - they are so good at it, and they love it.
5. Pool hopping - we go to our neighborhood pool, Nan and Poppy's neighborhood pool, Nana's pool and any pool that will have us.
4. When we return from said pools, my house is exactly the way we left it (dirty, but at least not trashed. Well, not trashed like it is at the end of a long day at home).
3. Putting the girls to bed a bit earlier if they are exhausted from swimming, or staying up later if we are out having fun. It doesn't matter and that's what I love about it.
2. No homework for Bailey.
1. Vacation!! We take day trips a few times throughout the year, but most of our vacation time with Kevin happens in the summer. I love when he can wear his khaki shorts (I love me some khakis on that boy) and just enjoy the day, no laptop or phones. The night before we leave for any vacation is the best - aside from the packing which I detest - because he is so excited, like a kid. And we always have a good time!
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| Poppy even gets in on the fun. Tell me that's not pure summer joy right there. |
I spoil my kids
These two pretties had breakfast in my bed this morning, on a tray, watching cartoons.
They have no idea how good they have it, and I like it that way.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Father's Day
So in one hour it is Father's Day. Ever since Kevin became a dad, I don't dread it anymore, but I do miss my dad. He loved to celebrate himself - I don't mean that in a bad way, he just did - so on his birthday and on Father's Day, I miss him a lot, knowing it'd be a big deal. Happy Father's Day, Dad...wish you were here to swim with my girls tomorrow, to throw them around in the deep end. They would have loved you, and I would have loved seeing you as a Grandpa. I wish we would have had more time together, time to heal, time to enjoy each other. You loved us the best you knew how, and I am so appreciative of the life you gave me. Love you Dad, and miss you.
I am glad to see that dads these days are seemingly starting to take a more active role in parenthood. I know many, many dads who are not just present, but awesome. And one of my favorite ways to see a dad being a good dad is how he loves his kids' mom. Kevin, right from the start of my pregnancies, was a good dad by how wonderful he was to me. Back needed rubbed? He was my man. I HAD to have a chicken sandwich from Wendy's? He was my gopher. Kid pressed the return-to-sender button and I'm vomiting again?! He was my janitor and nurse. I knew right away how great of a dad he'd be, just by how great he was being to me.
Kevin is no saint. The man has a temper, he's obsessed with sports, he has 2 Blackberries (that's not his fault, one's for work, but they both get on my nerves) and he has a tendency to misplace things and forget stuff - often. But he is a GREAT DAD. He adores his girls. He has a soft heart for them, but also wants to teach them right from wrong. He has their back. He is involved, loving, and a good example of the kind of man I hope they look for someday.
My dad really liked Kevin. We were just friends when he died, in fact I was dating someone else. The boy I was dating was a really nice guy, but my dad didn't think he was for me. I think he knew we wouldn't end up together, and that makes me feel good, thinking he knew. I wonder if he knew Kevin and I would get together. He asked several times why we were just friends - he liked Kevin a lot but didn't believe in platonic friendships - especially at our age! He even asked me if Kevin was "that way." If you knew my dad, you could totally see him asking such a thing. When my dad died - in November of '98, my sophomore year - it was Kevin I wanted to spend time with. Not as a boyfriend, I just wanted to be with him. All of my friends, bless their hearts, I know loved me and wanted to help - they hurt for me. So did Kevin, but he would just be with me. I didn't have to talk about my dad, we could just be ourselves. He'd take me out to get wings, we'd take walks around campus, he'd tuck me in with a book he'd pick up that he'd thought I'd like. I thought he pitied me, but that was really the beginning of our love story...and it happened when my dad died. How different would it have looked if that wasn't our beginning? Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like had my dad lived. I doubt I would have gotten married right out of college...he probably would have wanted me to get my Masters right away, then get married. If I had done that, I wouldn't have had Bailey, who I got pregnant with at 23 yrs old. Everything would have been different...but how different? I can't imagine my life without Kevin and the girls...and yet I do miss my dad, and wished he was still here.
All that to say, and it doesn't really matter. I'm laying on the couch in my house that Kevin and I share with our girls, and I am happy. My dad did die - and I miss him, sometimes so much my heart hurts. Especially when the girls ask about him, or long for him. And to this day, I can't watch a home video with him in it. I fear the pain I would feel seeing him, hearing his voice - he was larger than life - would be too much. But the ways he was a good dad, I have that with me, and I am thankful for it. He loved to do things with his family - camping, vacations, nights on the boardwalk. Nothing mattered more to him than family. Not every man is like that...but Kevin is too. He loves his family, loves providing for us, and enjoying life together. My girls and I are so blessed to have him.
Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. May you bless your family with your strength, commitment, provision, and love. May you be blessed with adoration, service, joy and respect.
And Kevin - thank you for being the best dad my girls could ever ask for. From being there for me when I was pregnant to being there for them whenever they need you, day or night...you rock our world and I love you.
I am glad to see that dads these days are seemingly starting to take a more active role in parenthood. I know many, many dads who are not just present, but awesome. And one of my favorite ways to see a dad being a good dad is how he loves his kids' mom. Kevin, right from the start of my pregnancies, was a good dad by how wonderful he was to me. Back needed rubbed? He was my man. I HAD to have a chicken sandwich from Wendy's? He was my gopher. Kid pressed the return-to-sender button and I'm vomiting again?! He was my janitor and nurse. I knew right away how great of a dad he'd be, just by how great he was being to me.
Kevin is no saint. The man has a temper, he's obsessed with sports, he has 2 Blackberries (that's not his fault, one's for work, but they both get on my nerves) and he has a tendency to misplace things and forget stuff - often. But he is a GREAT DAD. He adores his girls. He has a soft heart for them, but also wants to teach them right from wrong. He has their back. He is involved, loving, and a good example of the kind of man I hope they look for someday.
My dad really liked Kevin. We were just friends when he died, in fact I was dating someone else. The boy I was dating was a really nice guy, but my dad didn't think he was for me. I think he knew we wouldn't end up together, and that makes me feel good, thinking he knew. I wonder if he knew Kevin and I would get together. He asked several times why we were just friends - he liked Kevin a lot but didn't believe in platonic friendships - especially at our age! He even asked me if Kevin was "that way." If you knew my dad, you could totally see him asking such a thing. When my dad died - in November of '98, my sophomore year - it was Kevin I wanted to spend time with. Not as a boyfriend, I just wanted to be with him. All of my friends, bless their hearts, I know loved me and wanted to help - they hurt for me. So did Kevin, but he would just be with me. I didn't have to talk about my dad, we could just be ourselves. He'd take me out to get wings, we'd take walks around campus, he'd tuck me in with a book he'd pick up that he'd thought I'd like. I thought he pitied me, but that was really the beginning of our love story...and it happened when my dad died. How different would it have looked if that wasn't our beginning? Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like had my dad lived. I doubt I would have gotten married right out of college...he probably would have wanted me to get my Masters right away, then get married. If I had done that, I wouldn't have had Bailey, who I got pregnant with at 23 yrs old. Everything would have been different...but how different? I can't imagine my life without Kevin and the girls...and yet I do miss my dad, and wished he was still here.
All that to say, and it doesn't really matter. I'm laying on the couch in my house that Kevin and I share with our girls, and I am happy. My dad did die - and I miss him, sometimes so much my heart hurts. Especially when the girls ask about him, or long for him. And to this day, I can't watch a home video with him in it. I fear the pain I would feel seeing him, hearing his voice - he was larger than life - would be too much. But the ways he was a good dad, I have that with me, and I am thankful for it. He loved to do things with his family - camping, vacations, nights on the boardwalk. Nothing mattered more to him than family. Not every man is like that...but Kevin is too. He loves his family, loves providing for us, and enjoying life together. My girls and I are so blessed to have him.
Happy Fathers Day to all you dads out there. May you bless your family with your strength, commitment, provision, and love. May you be blessed with adoration, service, joy and respect.
And Kevin - thank you for being the best dad my girls could ever ask for. From being there for me when I was pregnant to being there for them whenever they need you, day or night...you rock our world and I love you.
Top 10 things you can do today to start saving money this month
10. Don't go to the store. I know, it's hard! But, even with good deals - like the Groupon for $10 buying you a $20 credit to Old Navy...it is probably a select few that could get out of Old Navy without spending past the $20. You'll wander to the clearance, you'll remember your kids have no socks that match (HOW does that happen?!), you'll see an adorable baby outfit and remember you have a shower to attend in a few months. When you're on a really tight budget and just can't spend money on something this month past the necessities...don't. Just don't go.
9. Write a list of things happening in the next month, that will cost you money. Gifts for birthdays, graduations, anniversary parties, teacher gifts, whatever. Being organized saves money because it gives you time to think of how you can give frugally - but thoughtfully. Perhaps instead of money for the graduate, you can find a classic old photo of their family and frame it. Or put together a college-essentials gift basket (that once you're a couponer would cost you pennies on the dollar, taking stuff from your stockpile). You'll love giving a gift that means something, and not having to bust your budget over a giftcard. I was mad at myself this morning that I didn't think of a gift earlier for my daughter's 3 softball coaches. Cookies in the shapes of bats and balls would have been cute and except for my time, very inexpensive! Next year.
8. Try to make do with what you have. Instead of replacing the shower curtain liner, drag the *&%# thing out to the deck and scrub it. I know, that is not fun...but if money's tight, every bit helps.
7. Take notice of your electric, gas and water usage and cut back, just a bit. I'm the first to tell you my AC is crankin. But at night, we turn it up a little, and when we're out, we turn it up quite a bit. All the vents are closed downstairs bc we're not down there as much and it's 1/2 underground (we have a bilevel) so it stays cooler. Use your toaster oven, if you have the kind that fits dishes, to bake. Do a cooking afternoon and prepare items for the week that just need heated up...you'll save not just a bit of energy, but your time. If your kids are little, throw them in the tub together. If you have a pool membership and they have showers, go ahead and bring the toiletries to the pool and have the kids get clean there instead.
6. Use the library!!! What a great place to borrow books, CDs and movies, all for free. Plus, it's a cool place to be for awhile as a family in the hot heat! Libraries also have free events like movie showings, book readings and crafts for kids.
5. Look over your bills for cellphone, car insurance, cable, etc. Make sure you have the coverage you need, and if you are overpaying, cut back. We recently upped our deductible on the van from $500 to $1000, saving us $55 a month!!
4. Cut your kids bangs yourself, shave your husband's neck, whatever...to make the haircut last a few more weeks. Doing this a few times a year could save you a big chunk of change! Can you say date-night money?!
3. Try to swap with a friend. Does she have a hydrangea bush you can hack into to make a bouquet for someone? Can you take her kids for an hour while she runs errands? Swapping goods and babysitting saves major money.
2. Look in your pantry and freezer and make a list of meals you can make, and what ingredients you still need to make them. This saves you going to the store and buying ingredients for full meals, when you already have items you can work with.
1. If you're making a trip to the grocery store this week, look through the circulars after you've made your list. Whatever store has the most sales for your items gets your business - and that could save you at minimum $20 if you were buying typical weekly items like produce, lunchmeat, yogurt, meat, etc. If you have started couponing, don't forget websites like Living Rich with Coupons that do the work for you as far as matching sales to coupons!
Happy Saving!!
9. Write a list of things happening in the next month, that will cost you money. Gifts for birthdays, graduations, anniversary parties, teacher gifts, whatever. Being organized saves money because it gives you time to think of how you can give frugally - but thoughtfully. Perhaps instead of money for the graduate, you can find a classic old photo of their family and frame it. Or put together a college-essentials gift basket (that once you're a couponer would cost you pennies on the dollar, taking stuff from your stockpile). You'll love giving a gift that means something, and not having to bust your budget over a giftcard. I was mad at myself this morning that I didn't think of a gift earlier for my daughter's 3 softball coaches. Cookies in the shapes of bats and balls would have been cute and except for my time, very inexpensive! Next year.
8. Try to make do with what you have. Instead of replacing the shower curtain liner, drag the *&%# thing out to the deck and scrub it. I know, that is not fun...but if money's tight, every bit helps.
7. Take notice of your electric, gas and water usage and cut back, just a bit. I'm the first to tell you my AC is crankin. But at night, we turn it up a little, and when we're out, we turn it up quite a bit. All the vents are closed downstairs bc we're not down there as much and it's 1/2 underground (we have a bilevel) so it stays cooler. Use your toaster oven, if you have the kind that fits dishes, to bake. Do a cooking afternoon and prepare items for the week that just need heated up...you'll save not just a bit of energy, but your time. If your kids are little, throw them in the tub together. If you have a pool membership and they have showers, go ahead and bring the toiletries to the pool and have the kids get clean there instead.
6. Use the library!!! What a great place to borrow books, CDs and movies, all for free. Plus, it's a cool place to be for awhile as a family in the hot heat! Libraries also have free events like movie showings, book readings and crafts for kids.
5. Look over your bills for cellphone, car insurance, cable, etc. Make sure you have the coverage you need, and if you are overpaying, cut back. We recently upped our deductible on the van from $500 to $1000, saving us $55 a month!!
4. Cut your kids bangs yourself, shave your husband's neck, whatever...to make the haircut last a few more weeks. Doing this a few times a year could save you a big chunk of change! Can you say date-night money?!
3. Try to swap with a friend. Does she have a hydrangea bush you can hack into to make a bouquet for someone? Can you take her kids for an hour while she runs errands? Swapping goods and babysitting saves major money.
2. Look in your pantry and freezer and make a list of meals you can make, and what ingredients you still need to make them. This saves you going to the store and buying ingredients for full meals, when you already have items you can work with.
1. If you're making a trip to the grocery store this week, look through the circulars after you've made your list. Whatever store has the most sales for your items gets your business - and that could save you at minimum $20 if you were buying typical weekly items like produce, lunchmeat, yogurt, meat, etc. If you have started couponing, don't forget websites like Living Rich with Coupons that do the work for you as far as matching sales to coupons!
Happy Saving!!
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