My goal this week is to just plain old get motvated!
Still have vacation laundry to catch up on...
Want to start sorting for a garage sale...
Need to clean some paperwork and other junk off of my kitchen cabinets...
My challenge for you, find something to do, and just DO IT! (We are supposed to have a few nice rainy days this week to get some stuff accomplished.)
Monday, May 10, 2010
Meal Plan Monday
Monday: Chicken Enchilada Casserole + Chips and Pico de Gallo/Queso
Tuesday: OUT to eat for hubby's birthday
Wednesday: Scrambled eggs + Cheese, Sausage, Toast, Fresh Fruit
Thursday: Leftovers or Mac and Cheese (preschool gradution tonight)
Friday: Grilled chicken, Rice, Veggies
Saturday: Sloppy Joes + Chips + Applesauce
Sunday: Steaks on grill, Pasta salad, Veggies
Breakfasts: cereal, muffins, waffles
Lunches: sandwiches, hot dogs, tuna, buttery noodles
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
for some reason, I have Celine Dion's song "Because You Loved Me" in my head right now :)
seriously, for all of you who freely and lovingly:
seriously, for all of you who freely and lovingly:
- wipe noses and bottoms
- kiss and bandage boo-boos
- rock babies (and preschoolers) at all hours of the night and morning
- clip, sort, and use coupons to save money
- drive all over creation to get to the next "enrichment class"
- eat veggies that you don't even like to set a good example
- set rules and consequences
- pay allowance
- help with homework
- pretend that you are (fill in blank here) because they want you to for the day
- push people on swings who can pump their own legs
- watch endless Dinsey DVDs
- know which Barbie came with which outfit and reclothe them regularly
- make homemade bubbles/playdoh just for fun
- let your jewelry and shoes be borrowed for dress up
- teach your son how to dance
- dance around the house like a crazy person
- give raspberry kisses on bellies
- pretend you are (scared/suprised/unaware) even when you aren't
- go hoarse from reading 15 books in a row
- sacrifice your time, wardrobe, leg shaving, etc...
- pray for your babies until you can't think of anything else to pray about
- clean up once, twice, everyday... for the rest of your parenting life
you all get my drift - for everything that you do - and all the other hats that you wear...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! we have the best jobs in the world, don't we? :)
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Adios Amigos - No More Clinging Here!
Go HERE and never buy anotherr dryer sheet again! Thanks, GGC, for finding this!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Top 5 Frugal Disney Trips
So, since we just came back from Disney...I thought I'd share the top 5 tips that I learned about how to save money on your magical vacation.
1. Pack lunch. Take PB&J, Pringles (so they don't get crushed), a piece of fruit, and a dessert for all. Don't forget water bottles and juice boxes! By doing this you will save app. $40 for a family of 4 (at a counter service restaurant).
2. Go to Downtown Disney. Its completely free to get in and to park. Nice aatmosphere - great photo opportunities - fun fountains. Also, there is a gift shop there where you can pick 4 items for $10. This is a great way to find fun souvenirs or stocking stuffers (we bought Disney Christmas ornaments there for 2.50 to remember our trip!)
3. If you are renting a stroller, rent as many days as you can in advance (aka the first day that you are there.) Disney gives you a discount for renting multiple days at once (ours was $13/day instead of $20/day) and then you get to wait in much shorter lines the next days...
4. Make your own autograph book at home before you leave. Attach a pen to a notebook (we used a mini spiral scrapbook) and save major money at the parks. If you have to buy one there, expect to pay at least $10.
5. Purchase souvenirs either before or after your trip...try to avoid the park stores as much as possible. We went to a local Disney store 3 weeks before our trip and stocked up on t-shirts for our family during a sale ($6/kids, $8/adults). We also went to a FL themed gift shop as we were leaving town to buy fun things like: Disney puzzles, necklaces, a Buzz wallet, books, magnets, and all sorts of fun little things. We spent less than $40 at this store and got a very large bag-full of fun momentos!
Just a taste from this trip - much, much more to come that I've learned in future posts :)
1. Pack lunch. Take PB&J, Pringles (so they don't get crushed), a piece of fruit, and a dessert for all. Don't forget water bottles and juice boxes! By doing this you will save app. $40 for a family of 4 (at a counter service restaurant).
2. Go to Downtown Disney. Its completely free to get in and to park. Nice aatmosphere - great photo opportunities - fun fountains. Also, there is a gift shop there where you can pick 4 items for $10. This is a great way to find fun souvenirs or stocking stuffers (we bought Disney Christmas ornaments there for 2.50 to remember our trip!)
3. If you are renting a stroller, rent as many days as you can in advance (aka the first day that you are there.) Disney gives you a discount for renting multiple days at once (ours was $13/day instead of $20/day) and then you get to wait in much shorter lines the next days...
4. Make your own autograph book at home before you leave. Attach a pen to a notebook (we used a mini spiral scrapbook) and save major money at the parks. If you have to buy one there, expect to pay at least $10.
5. Purchase souvenirs either before or after your trip...try to avoid the park stores as much as possible. We went to a local Disney store 3 weeks before our trip and stocked up on t-shirts for our family during a sale ($6/kids, $8/adults). We also went to a FL themed gift shop as we were leaving town to buy fun things like: Disney puzzles, necklaces, a Buzz wallet, books, magnets, and all sorts of fun little things. We spent less than $40 at this store and got a very large bag-full of fun momentos!
Just a taste from this trip - much, much more to come that I've learned in future posts :)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Meal Plan Monday
Well we are home from vacation and I am back from 2 grocery trips. We don't have a full fridge yet, but we will make it for the week (and I only spent about $60).
Monday: Frozen Pizzas/Hot Choc Chip Cookies (welcome home)
Tuesday: Spaghetti with Meatballs/Garlic Bread
Wednesday: Mac and Cheese/Leftovers (church night)
Thursday: Burgers and Dogs on the Grill/Pasta Salad/Fresh Fruit
Friday: Out for a birthday party
Saturday: Bean Dip with Meat/Cheese + Homemade Salsa/Chips
Sunday: Steaks on Grill/Grilled Potatoes/Broccoli Medley
Breakfasts: pop tarts, cereal, toaster struedel, oatmeal
Lunches: Ham/Turkey sandwiches, corn dogs, ravoli, leftovers, tuna sandwiches
Monday: Frozen Pizzas/Hot Choc Chip Cookies (welcome home)
Tuesday: Spaghetti with Meatballs/Garlic Bread
Wednesday: Mac and Cheese/Leftovers (church night)
Thursday: Burgers and Dogs on the Grill/Pasta Salad/Fresh Fruit
Friday: Out for a birthday party
Saturday: Bean Dip with Meat/Cheese + Homemade Salsa/Chips
Sunday: Steaks on Grill/Grilled Potatoes/Broccoli Medley
Breakfasts: pop tarts, cereal, toaster struedel, oatmeal
Lunches: Ham/Turkey sandwiches, corn dogs, ravoli, leftovers, tuna sandwiches
RECALLS
If you haven't already seen this, there has been recalls on Inant/Childrens Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. You can call this number 1-888-222-6036 from 8 am-10 pm for more info. Keep your kiddies safe!
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