My kitchen table this morning... Behind on clipping and sorting and organizing... But getting ready for giant doubles & next weeks Kmart doubles too!

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planning takes time, but saves money!

One of the easiest ways to save money is by planning ahead. Make a menu and shop for the items that you will need to purchase for those meals. Base your meals off of the big sales in the Sunday paper.

I came across a link today that was very helpful, with many pre-formed planning documents.

Take a look:
http://moneysavingmom.com/downloads#menu

Thanks !!

Salvation Army Savings

I drove by Salvation Army today and noticed a sign out front that said "Wednesday's are FAMILY DAY -- 50% off your purchases". Of course, I had to stop. I needed new pants to use while I do my Wii Fit and go to Planet Fitness. My "workout attire" currently consists of a 2 pairs of sweat pants that are big and floppy -- that I wear as PJ's. Not exactly easy to do my yoga/strength training in, or jog on the treadmill. I was able to score 3 pairs of pants today - you can see the prices.

There are many different colors of tags. Each week, as new merchandise arrives, the put a different colored tag. This color rotates on a 4-5 week cycle. The current weeks color was YELLOW. So, this was not included on the 50% off deal. However, any other colored tag qualified for the 50% off.

I paid $2.99 for one pair, $1.50 for the other, and $2.00 for the third... for a grand total of $6.50.

Compare this to a brand new pair of running pants from Kohls @ $19.99...
http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/product_page.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524892532916&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374753980266&searchTerm=running+pants&bmUID=1268849993207

I'd like to say that I saved $53.50 today. Buying used pays off!

Happy Shopping!

Salvation Army Savings

I drove by Salvation Army today and noticed a sign out front that said "Wednesday's are FAMILY DAY -- 50% off your purchases". Of course, I had to stop. I needed new pants to use while I do my Wii Fit and go to Planet Fitness. My "workout attire" currently consists of a 2 pairs of sweat pants that are big and floppy -- that I wear as PJ's. Not exactly easy to do my yoga/strength training in, or jog on the treadmill. I was able to score 3 pairs of pants today - you can see the prices.

There are many different colors of tags. Each week, as new merchandise arrives, the put a different colored tag. This color rotates on a 4-5 week cycle. The current weeks color was YELLOW. So, this was not included on the 50% off deal. However, any other colored tag qualified for the 50% off.

I paid $2.99 for one pair, $1.50 for the other, and $2.00 for the third... for a grand total of $6.50.

Compare this to a brand new pair of running pants from Kohls @ $19.99...
http://www.kohls.com/upgrade/webstore/product_page.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524892532916&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374753980266&searchTerm=running+pants&bmUID=1268849993207

I'd like to say that I saved $53.50 today. Buying used pays off!

Happy Shopping!

St. Patrick's Day!

the thought of having to wear green to school was apparently overwhelming, to my normally self-sufficient at getting dressed 5 year old boy, so he woke me up at 630 am for me to help. Seeing as though I went to bed at 9ish, it wasn't a big deal but certainly surprising.

as he was getting dressed, i asked him if he knew what st. Patricks day was. He said yes and asked if he could draw me a leprachaun (spelling?!).

I'd say for a 5 year old boy, this is pretty awesome!

Way to go buddy! Enjoy your day everyone!

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5 am gym time...

this is a picture of my alarm clock. Why? Because it shows the time that I am in bed. Sure, my dvr list of shows that need to be watched is growing. But. I really don't mind.

Why?

I recently started going to Planet Fitness at 5 am on tues & thurs & then sometime on saturdays. It makes for a very long day but it's so worth it.

I feel absolutely wonderful since i have started. Tomorrow is a big weigh in day for me as I may hit the "20 pounds lost" mark, but more importantly I will be at my wedding weight! Yahoo!

I am "training" for my first 5K by doing a workout called "from couch to 5K". I have never been a runner. In fact, my husband used to joke that if you ever saw me running that you should certainly follow me, because something was REALLY WRONG!

I've been jogging for 60 seconds and walking for 90 seconds. It might not seem like a lot to you, but for me its a huge accomplishment. I am at 2.23 miles so far... and the journey will continues!

Join me?

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embracing joy!

I love smiling.
It's my favorite.

No, seriously. I do. I love to smile. I love to be happy. I love to laugh so much that I almost pee my pants and my stomach begins to hurt. I love the face cramps I get when I've laughed so hard and it actually hurts to smile anymore.

There's nothing like good friends, with whom you can enjoy life. I'm so thankful for my friends.

Above all else, I am thankful for the friend I have in Jesus. He is my life, my love, my all. He makes me smile, more than anyone ever has or ever will.

The beginning....

So, this whole blog thing just seems to elude me. In fact, it's funny how I even learned what the word "elude" means. My college roommate was a musical genius (yes, Jen Loux... that's you) but would never admit it. She had to compose a song on the piano and the lyrics to the song still, to this day, ring in my head on many a morning...

I search for words

to write this song

but words elude me

and I'm

at a loss

I apologize

for this nothingness

but I assure you

that it's nothing less

than the truth

So yeah, this blog... kind of like the words to this song... it's probably going to be a lot of nothingness, but it will be the truth. :)

blessings to you all.