Repurposing: Girls Skirt

I was at a yard sale last weekend and the lady was packing up, after a little chit chat, I was able to go thur her "Good Will" pile and I found this pink and black woman's nighty. Since I knew I could fit into it, I took it home and washed it anyways to see what I could turn it into...

Skirt and matching Hair band...

So get those creative juices flowing and repurpose something today!

I just thought you could use a little laugh today!

Kaile Nov 2009

Missed y'all!

I'm sorry I've missed y'all lately! We are very busy with baseball, and he end of he school year wrapping up! I haven't thrown in the towel, just check back when you get a chance, and I will post more soon!

Today Only: 80% off Photo Collages

I truely have thousands of photos sitting in memory chips, so I am totally loving this Walgreens sale! Today only is 80% off of a photo collage, makes a 8x10 for $.80...WOW! I got two and saved $6.38 off regular prices, another reminder...you can have these processed at any location, including out of state, and prepay for them...so have them sent to Grandma's closest location and all she has to do is pick them up. Use code: COLLAGE80.

Department Store Coupon Galore

Every weekend for the last month or so all the department stores have put out some pretty good coupons...So here are some from my inbox (and my friend Ruby ;-P)



Payless Shoe Store: Buy One Get One Half Off, now thur May 3rd. This applies to clearance items also...no coupons required



Kolh's Department Store: 15% off your total coupon April 9-11 (great to go with your Kohl's cash if you got any last weekend)http://f.chtah.com/i/31/1097160769/040810_printversion.htm?om_rid=CIhi35&om_mid=_BLvXFpB8G5Mu2s&



JC Penney's Department Store: $10/50, $15/75, or $20/100 coupon now thur April 10th http://http//f.jcpenneyem.com/i/2/95827765/main_20100407.html



Let me know if y'all have any other retail therapy deals I need to know about!

Free Prints today Only!

Have an unforgettable photo sitting in you memory card?

Well this week Walgreens has a Deal of the Day every day, today only get 20 free prints! Use promo code: PRINTS20 You can do everything online at http://photo.walgreens.com and you don't even have to pick them up today...tomorrow is 80% off collage, perfect for Mother's Day!

Dinner Out on a Budget

All of us mom's need a night off sometimes so we work very had to make it affordable as possible. I've come across a few reasonable deals in the dinning out world. If you know of any others, please let me know!




McDonald's: Sunday and Wednesday are 49c Hamburgers and 69c Cheeseburgers and now on Tuesday's and Thursday's Hamburger Kids Meal are $1.99 each.

Steak-N-Shake: Lately my Sunday newspaper has had tons of coupons sheets, you can use more than one coupon per table. Plus on Weekends for every $8 you spend you get a few kids meal. Right now they have Sweet Tea for $1 too. ~We went yesterday and our total was $17.xx for 2 adults and 2 kids, which includes the milkshakes. Used a few coupons and left a $5 tip.

Texas Roadhouse(My fav): On Tuesday nights from 4-8 is kids night, kids eat for only 99c! Well on every weeknight they have an early bird menu from 2-6, some meals are only $7.99 each including the Chicken Critters and the Small Steak dinner. ~So go between 4-6pm on Tuesday's to take advantage of both deals..Order ice water to drink and both my husband and I order from the Early Bird Menu and the kids both eat for $.99 each. So about $20 for a family of four to dine out.

TCBY: Wednesday nights from 5-8pm is 99c Waffle Cone Wednesdays...we make it a date, every last Wednesday of the month we have a very early dinner(at home) and go for an ice cream date!

*These prices are for the Gainesville, FL area; so let me know if you have any varies in your area...

French Toast

Let me tell you about a love of mine!! French Toast.... I love every cranny that the syrup can get trapped in and I love how you can do SO much with the way it's made. I've NEVER used a recipe to make French Toast, and my mom taught me at a young age that a rough "mixture" of two eggs and a cup of milk can make any bread into some breakfast goodness. Try these easy alternatives to change up your morning meal!

Additives (try adding a teaspoon these to the "mixture"):

Sweet

-Cinnamon

-Vanilla Extract

-Coconut or Almond Extract

-Pumpkin Pie Spice

-Cocoa Powder

-Cardamon

Savory

-Rosemary

-Chili Powder

-Soy Sauce

Bread Options(Think outside the white bread box):

-Leftover French Bread

-Raisin-Cinnamon Bread

-Multi-Grain Bread

-Homemade banana bread

-Pound Cake

-Blueberry Bagels?

Topping Options:

-Maple Syrup

-Fresh Strawberries/Whipped Cream

-Apple/Blueberry Pie filling

-Honey and Peanut butter

-Molasses and Cinnamon

-Butter and Salt(My Dad's favorite!)

-Apple butter

-Jelly and Cream cheese

Top of the Morning to Ya!

A family member of mine wrote "Make sure your kilt is short enough to do the jig, but long enough to cover your Lucky Charms" on her facebook this morning and I thought it was cute. Thanks Melodie

Warning: Not wearing GREEN could result in pinching of the skin by others, to prevent this simply change your earrings or change your shoes to include green!

Free Sample City

All of the following are free samples that you can sign up and receive within a few weeks. The great part is that most of these come with coupons. Don't forget you can always donate the samples you can't use to a friend, family member, or your church.

Dunkin Donuts Coffee Sample
http://https://dunkinathome.safeprocessing.com/(S(yr41nbv25ebphlze5kuonzq1))/Offers/DunkinAtHome/148/Offer.aspx

Downy Fabric Softener(you can leave the member number blank)
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?catg=15099

Degree Ultra Clear
http://www.samsclubmemberservices.com/showcase/unileversamplecenter-degreewoman.aspx

Huggies Diaper
https://www.shoppersampling.com/orders/index.php?sid=86674&lang=en

Please enjoy!

Baseball is in the air

So with the kick-off of baseball season in our county this Saturday, I figured I'd share my cuties in there red gear.

Go Williston Braves....

Bragging Rights

Stopped by Publix today to get a few things before the sale ends tomorrow. I got everything shown here:

1-Greek Total Yogurt

2-Bertolli Tomato Sauce

4-Puffs w/ Vicks

2-Quaker Instant Oaks

1-Pillsbury French Loaf

2-Birds Eye Corn-Cob Steamfresh

1-Naked Juice

4-Birds Eye Sweet Peas Steamfresh

2-Birds Eye Mixed Veggies Steamfresh

1-Birds Eye Sweet Corn Steamfresh

1-Birds Eye Broccoli Steamfresh

1-Dole Frozen Blueberries

Saved $43.91

Spent $8.11

What great deals! In the March 7th insert there was a q for $1.50 off any Vick's product and I used it on the Puff Vick's tissues w/ no issues at all!!! Regular priced $1.99 at Publix. Plus I had a $.55 Publix q, so it was a $.04 Money Maker for me.

Free Sample Alert

Right now, Wal-Mart is offering a free sample of Purina Beneful IncrediBites, So hurry over and get yours.

www.startsampling.com/sm/bencredibites

Little Hint: I use a different email address when signing up for free samples or coupons. Then I don't get all the extra junk mail mixed with my real email. You can sign up for free at www.yahoo.com ...

Daily Web Check

This week I'm going to honor a website, that's usually the first one I check when I'm going shopping. www.iheartpublix.com It's a great site and even has "basics" header that gives you all the lingo conversions that you need to know. Enjoy this site!

Teeny Tuesday Business Spotlight

Sorry I'm a day late on this one, I've been preparing items to take to this week's Teeny Tuesday Business Spotlight....

Are you a mom/expecting?

Then you won't want to miss this! 100 Families and Thousands of items, all under one roof! This one is for the Gainesville area, but search for your area on the website. This weekend Just Between Friends is happening at the Alachua County Fair Grounds. Open to the public starting tomorrow(Thursday) - Sunday. I was there last night to drop some stuff and let me tell you, they have everything from stroller to shoes and trikes to toys, and TONS of books and clothes. Hope y'all can make it.

Daily Web Check

Well, I want to start telling you about some of the blogs/websites I check, well daily. First one is a friend of mine Melissa, she just getting into more blogging, but has mastered couponing and saving. So enjoy her site as well....

www.pennywise4life.com

Cheap Huggies Baby Wipes

It's been reported that CVS may have made a computer error and the big refill packs are ringing up at $2.50 like the tubs on sale this week(2/21). These are normally $7.99 so with or without a coupon this is a GREAT price! I suggest that you check them at a price checker before you get to the checkout. Good Luck finding those!

TODAY ONLY: Free Pancakes!

Today is National Pancake Day and in honor of it, IHOP is offering a free short stack of pancakes to everyone that comes in

Tuesday, Feb 23rd ONLY!

My daughter eats pancakes at least 8 times a week, but we won't be making it to this freebie, hopefully you can. Enjoy!

Teeny Tuesday Business Spotlight

So I'm going to try to sponsor a Small Business on Tuesdays, so please email me with some information if you'd like your business posted.

Have a boat? Need to get it ready for the sunny Florida weather? Call Tom today 352-222-2628!!!

Use code "gatorsaver" and save $10 off any $50 or more...

http://aaa-boat.com

Getting my Feet Wet

Howdy,

I've never done this before and I'm just beginning so please be patient with me. I've a very inspired person and I'm wanting to let the world know some of the things that fill my day. So Welcome, come on in and have a seat, stay a while!