Oh my goodness....has it really been since August 2010 that I have blogged? I guess so.
Lots have happened in the past year and a half, I suppose about a year and a half worth of life! The boys completed first grade and kindergarten and are now in second and first grade. Heck, more than half way through those grades! When did that happen? We have been very fortunate that they have both had wonderful teachers, who happen to match their personalities perfectly! Mrs. Schulte is Owen's 2nd grade teacher and she embraces his competitiveness and love of all things sports. She is groovy, full of life, and funky. We love her! Mrs. Lawrence-Richards is Gavin's 1st grade teacher. Mrs. L-R is a bit more of a "mother figure". Very soft spoken, she balances out Gavin's incredibly goofy nature. She will hold him accountable if he gets out of line and is not afraid to let us know. I appreciate that as I don't think of myself as one of those moms who thinks her kid is absolutely perfect and cannot do wrong. I've worked with too many parents/kids who immediately blame the teacher when it is actually the child's issue...not cool. So, Gavin has gotten into a bit of trouble and has had to stay in from recess before, but you know what? If he didn't do the work when asked, he faces the consequence. Enough said.
On the back side of that, Gavin recently received the "Kid of Character" certificate from Mrs. L-R two days in a row, and that made him VERY happy. (Of course it made us very happy as well, but it was encouraging to see the pride he held in that, as it will hopefully motivate him to continue) Both boys were recommended and are doing the Explore program at school, which is for students with higher abilities. It's exciting to know that they are being given opportunities to show their thinking skills. They are good thinkers. :)
Owen just finished up a full slate of sports. In the fall, he did soccer and football. Wow, that kid loves football and it provides the perfect outlet for his competitive side. Give him the ball and let him go. This mama was pretty excited at a few of the games! It was just fun to see him fly down the sidelines, intense as he could be:) Soccer started off slow, as he didn't know anyone (other than Gavin) on the team. He refused to even participate in the first practices or game. Once he saw the first game, he asked to play. He got on that field and went to town! In a nutshell, if the game involves running, he's all for it. This winter, Owen did basketball and indoor soccer. For bball, they played with kids a bit bigger than him, but that's ok. His group of pals are all very intense, so the bigger kids didn't intimidate them too much. They didn't always win those games, but they weren't afraid to get involved. Indoor soccer was a hoot. I've never experienced that before. Very fast paced! Glad to see both sports done for a while as we get our weekends again.
Gavin's world involves swimming lessons and piano. He's being challenged a bit more in swimming this time around. He is a pro at the doggie paddle, but since that isn't the preferred swimming method, he's being forced to actually learn the REAL strokes! He usually does pretty well, then at the end of the lesson, they get a bit of diving board time. Both of my kids are kamikaze when it comes to the diving board. They love it and aren't afraid! Gavin also started piano lessons back in August. Who would have thought that this little ball of energy would do piano? He loves it, as do I, since I loved being involved in music. It's also nice to see Gavin perhaps find his "niche" since I'm not sure that sports are necessarily going to be his thing (in fall soccer, we had to bribe him to kick the ball and stay with the game. Each kick earned him a marshmallow. You know, he's the kid that is in the goal laying on the ground...yowza). He is doing well tickling the ivories and has his first recital on May 5th. His piece? "Kangaroo Kickbox" Yeah, one of the classics:)
That's a not so quick synopsis of the boys lives here in the past few months. They've also lost teeth, but that's fairly common place, nothing too huge:) Ha!
2.26.2012
8.11.2010
MY SCENTSY KIT ARRIVED TODAY!!!!
I am soooo excited. My Scentsy starter kit arrived today, so I get to spend some time smelling all the great fragrances available! For those of you missing my original post on this, I am now an Escential Scentsy Consultant. Sure, glamourous title, but in essence, it means I haven't sold much. You can change that! Agree to host a party! Order something for Christmas, perhaps! 10% off many items this month. If you do want to purchase something, email me or call. My info is on my site at amydenholm.scentsy.us You would NOT be disappointed in Scentsy candle warmers and other products. I absolutely love mine!!! I would greatly appreciate it if you would help me get my business off the ground!
8.05.2010
Have you tried Scentsy?
Hello! I am starting a new little business venture, introducing people to Scentsy candle warmers. Seriously, these things are wonderful. They heat nicely scented wax with the use of a low watt lightbulb, thereby eliminating the soot and flame worries of traditional candles and warmers!
I bought one from a high school friend last week. Plugged it in and literally within about 15 minutes, I could smell the fragrance. It was truly wonderful, so much so that I decided to bring that one to work! I've had several comments in just a few days.
My web address is amydenholm.scentsy.us if you are interested!
10% off for the month of August, too!
Take a look...no pressure....
I bought one from a high school friend last week. Plugged it in and literally within about 15 minutes, I could smell the fragrance. It was truly wonderful, so much so that I decided to bring that one to work! I've had several comments in just a few days.
My web address is amydenholm.scentsy.us if you are interested!
10% off for the month of August, too!
Take a look...no pressure....
7.26.2010
HUGE DEALS at TARGET!!
I’d suggest printing the coupons you think you’ll use right away as I don’t expect them to last too long. You also might consider making an early trip to Target this week — if you have lots of local couponers.
Here are some of the best deals with thanks to Stretching A Buck, My Frugal Adventures, and Moms By Heart for their help with compiling them:
Bic Pens – $0.99
Use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupon
Wonka Chocolate Bars – $1.97
Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 printable
Free after coupons
SoBe Lifewater – $1
Buy 2 and use $0.50/1 Target printable
Plus use Buy One Get One Free printable
Free after coupon
Chef Boyardee Microwave Ready Cups – $0.80 (price cut until 8/28)
Buy 4 and use $1/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupons
Kids Aquafresh Toothpaste – $1.62
Use $1/1 printable
Plus use $0.50/1 Target printable
$0.12 each after coupons
Arrowhead Sparkling Water – $0.69
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 7/25 RedPlum insert
$0.19 each after coupon
Bagel Bites – $2.24 (price cut until 7/31)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/13 SmartSource insert or printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.24 each after coupons
Kid Cuisine Meals – $1.75
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the June All You magazine
Plus use 2 $1/1 Target printable
$0.25 each after coupons
Hunts Pudding Cups – $0.95 (price cut until 8/28)
Buy 3 and use $1/3 Target printable
Plus use $1/3 coupon from the June All You magazine
$0.28 each after coupon
Juicy Juice (8 pk) – $2.04
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
Or buy 4 and use $2/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.54 each after coupons
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels or Nibblers – $2.59
Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 coupon from the 5/23 or 6/27 SmartSource insert
$0.59 after coupons
Kashi Cereal Bars – $2.50
Buy 4 and use 2 $1.50/2 printable
Plus use Buy 2 Get 1 Free Target printable
And use $1/3 Target printable
$0.88 each after coupons
Fiber Plus Bars – $2.39
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 printable
Plus use $1/2 Target printable
$0.89 each after coupons
Nature Valley Bars – $2.39 (price cut until 8/21)
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 printable
Plus use 2 $1/1 Target printable
$1.02 each after coupons
Here are some of the best deals with thanks to Stretching A Buck, My Frugal Adventures, and Moms By Heart for their help with compiling them:
Bic Pens – $0.99
Use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupon
Wonka Chocolate Bars – $1.97
Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 printable
Free after coupons
SoBe Lifewater – $1
Buy 2 and use $0.50/1 Target printable
Plus use Buy One Get One Free printable
Free after coupon
Chef Boyardee Microwave Ready Cups – $0.80 (price cut until 8/28)
Buy 4 and use $1/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
Free after coupons
Kids Aquafresh Toothpaste – $1.62
Use $1/1 printable
Plus use $0.50/1 Target printable
$0.12 each after coupons
Arrowhead Sparkling Water – $0.69
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the 7/25 RedPlum insert
$0.19 each after coupon
Bagel Bites – $2.24 (price cut until 7/31)
Use $1/1 coupon from the 6/13 SmartSource insert or printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.24 each after coupons
Kid Cuisine Meals – $1.75
Buy 2 and use $1/2 coupon from the June All You magazine
Plus use 2 $1/1 Target printable
$0.25 each after coupons
Hunts Pudding Cups – $0.95 (price cut until 8/28)
Buy 3 and use $1/3 Target printable
Plus use $1/3 coupon from the June All You magazine
$0.28 each after coupon
Juicy Juice (8 pk) – $2.04
Buy 2 and use $1/2 printable
Or buy 4 and use $2/4 printable
Plus use $1/1 Target printable
$0.54 each after coupons
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels or Nibblers – $2.59
Use $1/1 Target printable
Plus use $1/1 coupon from the 5/23 or 6/27 SmartSource insert
$0.59 after coupons
Kashi Cereal Bars – $2.50
Buy 4 and use 2 $1.50/2 printable
Plus use Buy 2 Get 1 Free Target printable
And use $1/3 Target printable
$0.88 each after coupons
Fiber Plus Bars – $2.39
Buy 2 and use 2 $1/1 printable
Plus use $1/2 Target printable
$0.89 each after coupons
Nature Valley Bars – $2.39 (price cut until 8/21)
Buy 2 and use $0.75/2 printable
Plus use 2 $1/1 Target printable
$1.02 each after coupons
KMART Back to school sales.....
KMart: Back-to-School Deals for the week of July 25-31, 2010 (and a few Kmart Doubles deals)
Here are the best back-to-school deals available at KMart this week:
$0.15 Deal
2 pocket, 3-prong folder
$0.25 Deals
RoseArt 24-count crayons
4-oz. Elmer’s school glue
$0.50 Deals
Paper Mate pens (Limit 4)
Pencil boxes
RoseArt 12-count colored pencils
Filler paper 150-count wide or college ruled (Limit 4)
Selected Fashion PR Licensed portfolios
$1 Deals
300-count index cards
Fine or ultra fine sharpie 2-count black
90-count Post-It notes
Also, some KMart stores are doubling coupons this week up to $0.99 (Limit of 5 coupons per day).
If your store is participating, here are two deals worth noting:
General Mills cereal — $2
Use $0.55/1 to $0.75/1 cereal coupons here
As low as $0.50 per box after doubled coupon
Chex Mix — $1.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon here
$0.40 per bag after doubled coupon
I will try to post more back to school specials in another post....I need to get the boys some lunch!
Here are the best back-to-school deals available at KMart this week:
$0.15 Deal
2 pocket, 3-prong folder
$0.25 Deals
RoseArt 24-count crayons
4-oz. Elmer’s school glue
$0.50 Deals
Paper Mate pens (Limit 4)
Pencil boxes
RoseArt 12-count colored pencils
Filler paper 150-count wide or college ruled (Limit 4)
Selected Fashion PR Licensed portfolios
$1 Deals
300-count index cards
Fine or ultra fine sharpie 2-count black
90-count Post-It notes
Also, some KMart stores are doubling coupons this week up to $0.99 (Limit of 5 coupons per day).
If your store is participating, here are two deals worth noting:
General Mills cereal — $2
Use $0.55/1 to $0.75/1 cereal coupons here
As low as $0.50 per box after doubled coupon
Chex Mix — $1.50
Use $0.55/1 coupon here
$0.40 per bag after doubled coupon
I will try to post more back to school specials in another post....I need to get the boys some lunch!
CVS Neutrogena Moneymaker!
When you purchase two Neutrogena Suncare products at CVS this week, you get $10 ECBs back. The 1-oz. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Tubes (priced at $1.99) are reported to be working for this deal.
So here’s how to score a big money-maker:
Buy 2 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Tubes (1-oz.) at $1.99 each
Use $2/1 any Neutrogena product coupon
Free plus $10 money-maker after coupons and ECBs!
Woo woo! These little bottles would be great to have in your bag when you are in a pinch and need to put some sunscreen on yourself or your kiddos! Hopefully this works for you!
So here’s how to score a big money-maker:
Buy 2 Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock Tubes (1-oz.) at $1.99 each
Use $2/1 any Neutrogena product coupon
Free plus $10 money-maker after coupons and ECBs!
Woo woo! These little bottles would be great to have in your bag when you are in a pinch and need to put some sunscreen on yourself or your kiddos! Hopefully this works for you!
6.21.2010
Target Deals....
Here are new ongoing deals at Target:
Aveeno Body Wash 16 oz size Fig & Shea Butter $1.25
Use $2/2 Aveeno Active Naturals 6-20-10 SS x9/30
Pay $0.25 each after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles 10 ct. box assorted varieties $2.xx
Use $1/2 Eggos coupon from 6/20 RP insert
PLUS
Use $1/1 Eggo Frozen item (Pancakes or Waffles) Target coupon orhere
Final cost?
Kandoo 42 ct. wipes $1.49 (price cut through 6/26)
Use $1/1 Kandoo 4/4/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final cost $.49 each after coupon (Thanks Give me Neither!)
Dove Travel Size Extra Hold Hairspray $0.97
Use $1/1 ANY Dove Hair Care Product
FREE after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Axe Travel Size Deodorant $0.97
Use $1/1 AXE Deodorant or Body Spray
FREE after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Axe Travel Size Body Spray $1.47
Use $1/1 AXE Deodorant or Body Spray
Pay 47¢ each after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Degree Deodorant Travel Size Men or Women’s $0.97
Use $0.75/1 ANY One Degree deodorant or body mist
Pay 22¢ each After Coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Vanish Toilet Drop ins
Use B1G1 Vanish Drop-Ins Continuous Toilet Bowl Cleaner, up to $3 value
Use buy one get one free Target coupon
FREE after coupons
Clean & Clear Finishes 1.7 oz Moisturizer and 8 oz Pore Cleanser $2 (price cut through 6/26)
Use $2/1 Clean and Clear Product, any (Excluding Trial Size)
Use $2/1 Clean and Clear Product, any (Excluding Trial Size)
Free after coupon (Thanks frugal Find)
Ziploc Evolve 50 ct Sandwich Bags $1.77
Use $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags 5/16/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/1/2010)
Use $1/1 Ziploc Target coupon
Pay $0.27 each after coupon (Thanks Totally Target)
Qualifies for $5/3 SC Johnson Rebate (exp 6/30/2010)
Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs 55 ct. $1.39
Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby product 4/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/5/2010) or from 6/6 RP insert
PLUS Use $0.75/2 Target printable
Pay 0.03 each after coupon when you buy two (Thanks Totally Target)
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator $3.49
Use $1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator or from 6/6 SS insert
PLUS use $2/1 Target printable
Pay $0.49 each after coupon
Qualifies for $5/3 SC Johnson Rebate (exp 6/30/2010)
Pampers wipes tubs $1.99-$2.39 reg price
Use $2/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct+ 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
As low as FREE after coupon
Olay Total Effects body wash 8oz bottle $4.79 reg. price (price may vary)
Use $4/1 Olay Total Effects Body Wash 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
FREE after coupon
Satin Care trial size $0.97Use $1/1 Satin Care Shave Gel 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010) (regional value)Free after coupon (Thanks Spectacular Savings)
Vaseline with Aloe Lotion $0.97
Use $1/1 Vaseline printable coupon
FREE after coupon
Tresemme Hair Spray $0.97
Use $1/1 Tresemme coupon (facebook offer)
FREE after coupon Thanks Free Snatcher!
Herbal Essence shampoo, conditioner trial size $0.97
Use $1/1 Herbal Essences Product 5/16/2010 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2010)
FREE after coupon
Johnson and Johnson First Aid travel kit travel size $0.97
Use $0.75/1 J&J Red Cross Product, any 5/16/2010 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
Pay $0.22 each after coupon
Shout Stain Removers $1.97
Use $0.55/1 Shout Laundry Product 5/2/2010 SS Insert (exp 6/12/2010) (or peelie coupon found on product)
Use$1/1 Shout Target printable coupon
Pay $0.42 for one
Bounty Basic single rolls $0.99 every day
Use $0.25 off one Bounty from 5/2 P&G insert (hand this one first)
Use $1/1 any Bounty Target coupon from 5/16 insert
Free plus $0.26 in overage
Buy one box of Huggies wipes 216 ct $5.99
Buy one jumbo pack of Huggies diapers $8.99
Use one $3/1 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers printable coupon
Use one $0.50/1 Huggies wipes coupon (use zip 63366 and click on Super Center Savings)
Use one $3.50 wyb Huggies wipes and diapers Target coupon
Pay $7.98 for the combo
Aveeno Body Wash 16 oz size Fig & Shea Butter $1.25
Use $2/2 Aveeno Active Naturals 6-20-10 SS x9/30
Pay $0.25 each after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles 10 ct. box assorted varieties $2.xx
Use $1/2 Eggos coupon from 6/20 RP insert
PLUS
Use $1/1 Eggo Frozen item (Pancakes or Waffles) Target coupon orhere
Final cost?
Kandoo 42 ct. wipes $1.49 (price cut through 6/26)
Use $1/1 Kandoo 4/4/2010 P&G Insert (exp 12/31/2010)
Final cost $.49 each after coupon (Thanks Give me Neither!)
Dove Travel Size Extra Hold Hairspray $0.97
Use $1/1 ANY Dove Hair Care Product
FREE after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Axe Travel Size Deodorant $0.97
Use $1/1 AXE Deodorant or Body Spray
FREE after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Axe Travel Size Body Spray $1.47
Use $1/1 AXE Deodorant or Body Spray
Pay 47¢ each after coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Degree Deodorant Travel Size Men or Women’s $0.97
Use $0.75/1 ANY One Degree deodorant or body mist
Pay 22¢ each After Coupon (Thanks totally Target)
Vanish Toilet Drop ins
Use B1G1 Vanish Drop-Ins Continuous Toilet Bowl Cleaner, up to $3 value
Use buy one get one free Target coupon
FREE after coupons
Clean & Clear Finishes 1.7 oz Moisturizer and 8 oz Pore Cleanser $2 (price cut through 6/26)
Use $2/1 Clean and Clear Product, any (Excluding Trial Size)
Use $2/1 Clean and Clear Product, any (Excluding Trial Size)
Free after coupon (Thanks frugal Find)
Ziploc Evolve 50 ct Sandwich Bags $1.77
Use $1/2 Ziploc Brand Bags 5/16/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/1/2010)
Use $1/1 Ziploc Target coupon
Pay $0.27 each after coupon (Thanks Totally Target)
Qualifies for $5/3 SC Johnson Rebate (exp 6/30/2010)
Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs 55 ct. $1.39
Use $1/1 Johnson’s Baby product 4/25/2010 SS Insert (exp 7/5/2010) or from 6/6 RP insert
PLUS Use $0.75/2 Target printable
Pay 0.03 each after coupon when you buy two (Thanks Totally Target)
Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator $3.49
Use $1/1 Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator or from 6/6 SS insert
PLUS use $2/1 Target printable
Pay $0.49 each after coupon
Qualifies for $5/3 SC Johnson Rebate (exp 6/30/2010)
Pampers wipes tubs $1.99-$2.39 reg price
Use $2/1 Pampers Wipes 60ct+ 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
As low as FREE after coupon
Olay Total Effects body wash 8oz bottle $4.79 reg. price (price may vary)
Use $4/1 Olay Total Effects Body Wash 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
FREE after coupon
Satin Care trial size $0.97Use $1/1 Satin Care Shave Gel 6/6/2010 P&G Insert (exp 7/31/2010) (regional value)Free after coupon (Thanks Spectacular Savings)
Vaseline with Aloe Lotion $0.97
Use $1/1 Vaseline printable coupon
FREE after coupon
Tresemme Hair Spray $0.97
Use $1/1 Tresemme coupon (facebook offer)
FREE after coupon Thanks Free Snatcher!
Herbal Essence shampoo, conditioner trial size $0.97
Use $1/1 Herbal Essences Product 5/16/2010 RP Insert (exp 6/30/2010)
FREE after coupon
Johnson and Johnson First Aid travel kit travel size $0.97
Use $0.75/1 J&J Red Cross Product, any 5/16/2010 RP Insert (exp 7/31/2010)
Pay $0.22 each after coupon
Shout Stain Removers $1.97
Use $0.55/1 Shout Laundry Product 5/2/2010 SS Insert (exp 6/12/2010) (or peelie coupon found on product)
Use$1/1 Shout Target printable coupon
Pay $0.42 for one
Bounty Basic single rolls $0.99 every day
Use $0.25 off one Bounty from 5/2 P&G insert (hand this one first)
Use $1/1 any Bounty Target coupon from 5/16 insert
Free plus $0.26 in overage
Buy one box of Huggies wipes 216 ct $5.99
Buy one jumbo pack of Huggies diapers $8.99
Use one $3/1 Huggies Little Movers or Little Snugglers printable coupon
Use one $0.50/1 Huggies wipes coupon (use zip 63366 and click on Super Center Savings)
Use one $3.50 wyb Huggies wipes and diapers Target coupon
Pay $7.98 for the combo
6.16.2010
6.15.2010
Neutrogena moneymaker!
Ok, so there is a nice little deal out there for Neutrogena products: Buy 3, get $10 back in Register Rewards at Walgreens. I was able to snag 3 of the facial soaps and make the deal. However today, I learned that the $2.99 lip moisturizer (spf15) also works! So, that's about $9 out of pocket, but getting $10 back. This post is especially for all of those out there that have little people in their lives that continuously lick their lips...hint hint Laura....
6.14.2010
Free Chicken of the Sea at Walgreens:)
Tuna...the Chicken of the Sea....well you can get some cans free at Walgreens right now!
Like Chicken of the Sea on Facebook and you will have chance to print a coupon to save $1 on any Chicken of the Sea product. The 5oz cans of chunk light tuna go often on sale for less than $1.
This week you can pick two cans for free at Walgreens. The 5oz can is on sale for 89 cents after in-ad coupon. Make sure to hand your manufacturer coupon first and then the in-ad coupon to avoid beeps.
Thanks Money Saving Madness!
**NOTE: My local Walgreens ad did not have the .89 coupon in it....even without that, .19 per can was what I paid...not bad:)
Like Chicken of the Sea on Facebook and you will have chance to print a coupon to save $1 on any Chicken of the Sea product. The 5oz cans of chunk light tuna go often on sale for less than $1.
This week you can pick two cans for free at Walgreens. The 5oz can is on sale for 89 cents after in-ad coupon. Make sure to hand your manufacturer coupon first and then the in-ad coupon to avoid beeps.
Thanks Money Saving Madness!
**NOTE: My local Walgreens ad did not have the .89 coupon in it....even without that, .19 per can was what I paid...not bad:)
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