Wednesday, May 20, 2009

What's going on?

Our life around here is falling into a routine. Last week we had our first outing to the Zoo. Abygail and Jackson did so well at listening and obeying while we were there and they didn't argue very much at all when I said it was time to go. That was a big relief, I hope this continues because it means we can get out more. We didn't stay long...I forgot the formula for the girlies so we had to come home early. I even had it ready but it didn't quite make it to the bag :( .

We've also gone on 3 walks just me and the 4 kiddie-kins. It's funny seeing a baby and two kids in our double stroller and me pushing it along with another baby in the front carrier. People always give me looks of amazement or sympathy LOL.

I feel like I have so many things I'm excited about right now but I need to slow down and pace myself. I've been working on the 'other' blog again and I hope I can stay up with that because I really think it's a usefull resource for myself and others in the area. I've also been winning a LOT of stuff lately. In the past month I've won:
4 Sun-chaser Kits with sunscreen and other things worth $20
1 pair of Bolle Sunglasses worth $109
$100 check from Hershey's
3 $20 visa cards from Coke
1 $25 Amex card and a reusable shopping bag from a blog giveaway
4 $4 coupons for Pace salsa
A month supply of Dole Fruit Gels
2 coupons for a chocolate candy bars
$50 gift cert. for food and flowers from 1800 flowers
2 Rascal Flatts song downloads
$10 from Century 21

I know Right!!! Yes, I've been staying up past my bedtime for all this. The Visa, Amex, checks and cash cards are very usefull and so are the food coupons and winnings. Sunglasses are always nice and so is sunscreen. So that's another thing I am spending time on.

Another thing is couponing. Last week I was able to get 40+ packages of diapers for not just cheap but FREE. How? I had built up store credit from other FREE deals that didn't cost me a penny but gave me store credit (I used a coupon to get it free, no tax even. Then they gave me store credit just for 'buying' it). Yet another thing I'm spending time on.

Book club is coming round again and luckily this time I've already read the book. My sisters have gotten me onto Facebook which in reality is NOT a good thing for a mom that already has too much on her plate but it's nice to keep in touch with them and so that's something else I'm spending time on.

My kids are getting so big and developing so fast...I'm glad I'm able to stay home with them.


So what am I NOT spending time on? Cleaning my house! O, I'm so ashamed ... I should get to that RIGHT NOW!

3 comments:

  1. Forget cleaning the house! It's amazing how much stuff you have won. It makes it worth staying up a little late. Plus, it's good to have time alone while everyone is asleep! We miss you all!

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  2. Well, I for one, am EXTREMELY glad you are on fb!

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  3. Facebook can definitely suck you in. I have started filling out surveys online to pick up extra cash. I haven't gotten quite the total you have amassed with the coupons and such, but about $100 in the last 2-3 months (it's been picking up as I have gotten into it a bit). Let me know and I'll send you links and referrals if you're interested.

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