Ready set find Kroger!

Well we had a little family adventure last night that took us to another town about the size of the one we live in around 3200. Our goal was to check out the Kroger there because they have an awesome coupon policy at Kroger and well I need a grocery store with an awesome coupon policy. The Kroger there was small still we went in and got our Kroger card and then I used the GPS on my cell phone to find other Krogers in the area and found there was another one another 30 minutes down the road with a pharmacy and bakery so we figured it would be larger and it was even with a Gas station! So then the quest to find out their coupon policy began. Rumor had it they doubled coupons up to .50cents and stacked coupons which means you can use a Kroger store coupon with a manufacturer coupon for additional savings. I quickly became aware that the people who work in stores really have no idea what a coupon policy is. I couldn't find a manager to ask and the store was busy so we decided to leave and I'd call them later. We had just stopped by the bathrooms for our pit stop for the hour and 10 minute drive back home but when we got to the van Grace needed to go potty again, it is a kid thing right? So Eric took her in the store again and on his way out he saw the manager stacking water cases and asked the coupon policy for the store. I was so proud! I mean a lot of men would not even consider taking their wife and children to find a store 60 miles away let a long be caught dead asking what their coupon policy was. He found out they double up to .50 1 coupon per item, and accept internet coupons! Score! Around these parts I drive 30 minutes as it is to the nearest Walmart or local grocery store so what is an extra 30 minutes for stacking and double coupons in order to save money for my family. My only problem was I left my coupon binder on my bed at home so we didn't buy anything and I could of gotten some Angel Soft toilet paper FREE :( lol We did enjoy a nice small dinner at Taco Bell and the kids enjoyed the ride and Eric treated us to some frozen cokes at the gas station so it turned out to be some pretty fun family time despite the lack of FREE TP.

Couponing

Yesterday I went into a store to buy cereal at a great price for us. It is so easy for me to impulse buy, I struggle in that area a lot but was happy that I went in the store got my cereal went straight to checkout and only came out with what I had intended to buy :D and this pay period I have saved my family $106 with coupons plus earned another $30 in Target gift cards my husband is very happy I am feeling up to couponing because the last few months of sickness have made our grocery bill crazy!

Wiping the dust off this thing

So much has happened in the last 3 months the biggest is we found out we are expecting again. This news caught us off guard big time back in March but after three months things are finally starting to feel a sense of normal.
We also started finishing our basement the end of March that has led to complete chaos and one busy husband.

My second year garden went in around the second week of April so far the peas and green beans have been successful and from the looks of it the squash and tomatoes will soon follow. The cantaloupe and cucumbers are still in question.

Hairbows for Grace

Hair Barrettes with my beautiful daughter as my model :)
I used the Big Shot and some calico fabric from Joann's(it seems to be my favorite store lately!) Ribbon and Button from SU! and the blue and white polkadot came from the Hair Bow Center I also got my hardware from the Hairbow center as well(prompt shipping BTW) I must say I love how this turned out!

Building a house

After almost two years of living in our new home they are finally building a house next to us. I do not look forward to the noise, mud, dirt, dust that will be flung our way. Out my window now I can see a pile of dirt! I knew the time would come but had hoped it would be really late in the neighborhood development like the last house built. On the brighter side I do plan to help myself to the dirt and add it to my garden think of all the things you could do with all that dirt!

Stinky me

I totally stink at keeping up with the 365 challenge. My new addiction is stamping and card making. I LOVE it almost if not just as much as soap making! I must confess it has been a while since I have been in touch with my creative, artistic side. All I need is a piano and then I will be set. As I sit here and type this the kids are at school and I am waiting impatiently for the UPS man to drop off my Ippity Stamps. I am SO excited about Ippity, hopefully the Brown Truck will show up any moment and I can get started.

Number 9

Number 9 is a little backwards because the extra page didn't work out.