I Love Publix in Hoover!

I actually drive past the Publix in Vestavia to go to the newer one on Highway 31 in Hoover, not because it is new, but because they are so coupon friendly!  I am hosting a Christmas tea for a couple of Savannah and Campbell's close friends and mommies (pictures tomorrow I promise!) so I bought some non-sale items which made my total a little higher.  The Hoover Publix took several Bruno's coupons from Wednesday's paper and a $15 off a $100 purchase coupon from Foodworld.  Even buying "off the weekly ad" I still spent $65 and saved $47.  If you don't already, check out http://www.iheartpublix.com/ and http://www.couponingtodisney.com/ for weekly ad/coupon match-ups.

I also wanted to show everyone my latest tutu.  This is a gift for a birthday party next weekend.  Hope she likes it!  If anyone wants a tutu let me know.  I'll also be happy to teach you how to make them.

Bargain shopping Wednesday

I had a marathon after school errand running session yesterday!  I had $60 in Kohl's cash burning a hole in my pocket and I am sorry to say that I spent it on very practical things like socks.  :(  Next came a Disney Dress Up Trunk switch-a-roo!  I bought one at Toys R Us Saturday for $39.99 and found the exact same thing at Walmart for $20!  Finally a stop at CVS.  For all of you Birmingham natives - I have found a fabulous new CVS on Highway 31 in Hoover (across the street from Hobby Lobby).  It is HUGE and very well stocked, so even on Wednesday they still had plenty of the contact solution and lip balm that is free after Extra Bucks this week!  I am so excited to not have to run to CVS every Sunday morning to get the best deals. 

Speaking of CVS, don't think I do this all by myself!  I always check I Heart CVS Friday to check out the Sunday ad and look for any great deals and coupon matchups.  THEN I go to Hot Coupon World's Coupon Database to check for any other coupons.  It is a complicated process that has taken me over a year to master, but if you are not CVSing, YOU SHOULD BE!

Halloween and Fall Fun

Groupon

I just bought today's Groupon deal - it is a good one! $12 of food at Chappy's on 280 for $6. Kid's under 6 eat free, so this will be a great lunch or breakfast for us this weekend. Click here to see the Groupon. Groupon.com

We're Back!

After a year or so of trying to reduce, reduce, reduce and focus on being a mommy, wife and teacher above all else, I think I am ready to come back to the blog!

I'll still post fun pictures of the girls and our family outings to keep our family and friends up to date on the craziness we call life around here, but since I last wrote I have become an avid couponer, mystery shopper, online survey taker and general finder of free things on the internet. :) I have actually even taught a few classes, so I'll also be talking about that!

This afternoon I am off to CVS to roll my extra bucks for some free contact solution, lip balm, and revlon lipstick. If you missed the CVS Black Friday deals you really missed out! I actually went at 8:00 am on Thanksgiving day...and I was not alone! I came home with a bag full of free things and $22 in extra bucks to spend this week.

New pictures tomorrow...

Cute pics

Just thought I would share these cute pics of our girls. :)

Fall is here!

We had our first big outing as a family of four this weekend to Old Baker Farm pumpkin patch. Campbell slept through the whole thing strapped to my chest, but Savannah had a blast.

We're all doing good around here. Campbell is up to 8 lb 1 oz and after some formula adjustments is spitting up less and sleeping well. Most nights I am getting at least 4 hour chunks of sleep. Sunday night she slept from 11 to 6! Savannah continues to LOVE her baby sister. She checks on her all the time and says "I hold baby", "hold baby's hand", "uh-oh, baby spit up", "mommy, baby open eyes" and several other cute things. When she wants me to do something with her she says "mommy, put baby seat" and points to the car seat or swing. It seems we have been blessed with a laid back child in Campbell, so handling two, while not easy, has not been impossible so far!