What A Webb We Weave

Disciplining a Child

2012-01-27T11:00:00.000-06:00

I saw a website that had some pretty creative ways to discipline your child, some of them are just silly but some of them might not be to bad to try on Gracie. The one’s I might try are:

If you repeatedly open the door to your child's room only to catch him in an act of disobedience, take your child's bedroom door off the hinges. It sounds harder to do than it actually is. And it works wonders!

*I think this happened to someone in our family, I just can’t remember. I am sure it was me, I was always in trouble!

**Also, Gracie’s door is see through (french door) so right now it is not a problem!

An especially tough but effective correction for teenagers who forget to wear their seat belts is to add an additional day past their sixteenth birthday before they can take their driver's test. Hey, it's important! **I got grounded for two weeks from my car if I was caught without a seatbelt or if I let someone else drive my car! But then again, I was always grounded!

If your children are constantly turning in sloppy schoolwork, get a few photocopied pages of printing or cursive exercises. (These can be found at any teachers supply store.) Then ask your haphazard child this: "What takes longer: a report done neatly in 15 minutes or one you've sped through in 10 that must be redone and warrants a page of handwriting practice?" **We will see how her schoolwork is in a few years!

Does your child slam the door when she's angry? You might tell her, "It's obvious that you don't know how to close a door properly. To learn, you will open and close this door, calmly and completely, 100 times."

If your child likes to stomp off to his room or stomp around in anger, send him outside to the driveway and tell him to stomp his feet for one minute. He'll be ready to quit after about 15 seconds, but make him stomp even harder.

**Gracie is already starting both of these, so might as well try it**

Some of these sound like torture though, like the Barney music or running the backyard to check for turds, YUCK!! I am sure somehow, this one would backfire! What do you think?

http://imom.com/parenting/tweens/parenting/training/21-creative-consequences/#.TyKjpq57m-Q.facebook

Blessings

2012-01-25T12:54:00.002-06:00

Sometimes when you least expect, God throws a curveball of a blessing your way. It is nice to not be expecting anything and then BAM! Right in the kisser!

I think sometimes in life we are so busy and get caught up in the rat race of life, that we forget to slow down and enjoy life’s little moments.

Let me just say how proud I am of my husband! I love him dearly and I am so glad that God is bringing great things into his life!

Daily Devotional for Gracie

2012-01-25T11:42:00.002-06:00

We have been working really hard on praying together as a family, teaching Gracie to pray, reading a daily devotional at night with Gracie and trying to get her to memorize memory verses out of her book. She loves to see what story is coming next in her book:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310714818/ref=oh_o02_s00_i01_details

A friend of mine recommended this book, and Gracie loves it. We all do! We tell her a story, then a bible verse and make her repeat it. We just finished it last night, and we are already looking forward to starting all over again tonight!

Things that are swirling around this pretty little head…

2012-01-24T11:26:00.001-06:00

So many things that I have been thinking about lately…

We are starting a small group on Sunday and Brian is leading it. He is very nervous and it is a very in-depth study. It is called 40 Days in the Word. Please pray for guidance for him and please pray that he knows where to lead us. We are suppose to pick a project as a group to do, and he is getting very nervous and overwhelmed.

If you were categorized as a mom, would you be a modern mom or a perfect mom? What about as a wife? I am by far a perfect mom or a perfect wife. As some of you may know, I don’t do Brian’s laundry, I never have. Now, I will help him out when he needs me to, but just to throw his clothes in with mine, I don’t do it. I do all the other laundry in the house, but his. Why is this? Why don’t I do my husband’s laundry?? I also don’t have the cleanest house in the world. Dust is on my furniture, and yes, my cabinet is cluttered with papers that my daughter brings home daily from Pre-K. Don’t even get me started on my second bedroom. It looks like a hoarding situation in there. Does any of this mean I love my family less, NOPE, sure doesn’t. I like to come home and spend time with my family, not cleaning. Since I work full time, I like to come home and spend time playing barbies or coloring with my daughter, or even enjoying a TV show, that all three of us can watch. Of course, this is after dinner is made and cleaned up. Gracie is only with me three hours a day before she goes to bed, why would I want to spend that time cleaning and away from her or away from my husband who I haven’t seen all day!

What about as a friend and a sister/daughter? I have to work on these for sure! If anyone was to describe me, I would hope somewhere in there, they would put honest and trustworthy. But, just being there for people in my life, I definitely need to work on. I should spend more time with my friends/family, I should make time for girl time! I try to get a lot of this done at lunch if possible, because like in the previous paragraph, I only get to see my daughter and my husband a few hours a day, so I want to spend time with them! But there comes a time when you need girl time!

Diet/Exercise…UGH! I am trying to get back into the swing of things and I have been faithful going to Zumba, but the eating is a different story. It is hard to get back to hungry. I mean, it is hard going without again. Use to, I would just shovel it in whenever I was hungry and now, I have to find healthy snacks to eat and to not overeat them! I am also dealing with some back pain. I want to do crunches, etc… at night, and I don’t mind doing them because it takes all of 15 minutes to do a little routine, but my back is hurting and I am thinking it is because I am trying to get used to all of it again. ALEVE, I need you!

Year End Review

2011-12-30T13:38:00.001-06:00

WOW, what a year we have had!! You all know, that Brian and I both were saved and baptized this year, which has made a world of difference in our lives. Gracie started Pre-K, and she started a new daycare. Her world has changed too. She wakes every morning by saying “Just let me sleep in a little longer.” And since we have been on Christmas break, she has asked almost every day why I can’t retire and stay at home. I finally got to see my brother, neice and SIL after 9 months, which was a great treat! Brian and Gracie sang in the Christmas production at church and they did really good! I learned that I should slow down and enjoy life, especially when it goes by so fast. Gracie is growing up so fast, and learning so many new things, where is the time going. She is getting to big for her britches is what is happening!

God, has blessed our family in so many ways this year. We have so much to be thankful for, we sometimes forget that we are healthy, and loved! We should be loving on each other as much as possible, and telling each other how much we love them, because you never know what could happen. We should spend time with family and enjoy it, we should spread our blessings around , and slow down! We shouldn’t be so selfish with our time, nor should we be about our possessions. We can’t take them with us when we leave this earth, so why keep them? We gave more to our toy store at church this year, because God allowed us to do so, and it was honor to do so.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and I pray that everyone has a awesome New Year! Many Blessings to you and yours!

Be Thankful!

2011-11-01T16:03:00.001-05:00

So…I haven’t written in a while, so here it goes…

I have an interesting past couple of months. Gracie turned 5, Brian got saved and baptized! Which is totally awesome! Our family is making a change and for the better I might add. Gracie has had a great few weeks at school, we are just chugging along at church and work, but something kept feeling like it was lacking. On my part that is. I kept feeling like I was lacking in the parenting department and I couldn’t shake it. What if I wasn’t making the right decisions when it came to Gracie, why couldn’t I get her to listen, I didn’t want to have to get in her grill all the time to make her listen because then all I felt like I was doing was yelling and punishing. I wanted “THAT LOOK”. You know that look I am talking about, the ones our mom had, the silent but deadly look, we got and we knew we were gonna get it if we didn’t straighten up. I realize she is 5 and just a little girl, but I want to do everything in my power to make sure she is safe and that she grows up to be a respectful young lady.

But today I read something that kind of put everything into perspective for me, and it kind of hits home with me:

We yell, control, walk in silence, are short, abrupt, react, discipline out of anger, and so many of us make the shift from walking in GRATITUDE to walking in GRIPEITUDE!

PARENTS!! I acknowledge that life is tough at times, but we must remember that we have so much to be grateful for!

Be thankful for kids! Some couples are unable to have kiddos.
Be thankful that you have the resources to feed your kids.
Be thankful that your kids are healthy.
Be thankful that God has given your kids special gifts, passions, and abilities.
Be thankful that God trusts you enough to give you kids.
Be thankful that your kids have some spiritual hunger.
Be thankful that Romans 8:29 says “all things work together for good”.
Be thankful that when you are not in control…that God is.
Be thankful that God loves your kids more than you!

Here are a few verses to help you regain perspective…

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ…” Ephesians 5:20

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1

First Day of Pre-K

2011-08-11T09:04:00.001-05:00

Here it is, it came and went like a flash of lightning. Yes, we all cried, but I did leave her there, so that is a start, right? I had to run out the door, while she was crying but that is an everyday occurrence. I waited until I was almost to the car and then the waterworks started. I know she will be fine, but she is growing up! She was so excited this morning and I can not wait to pick her up in a little bit and hear all about it!

Gracie’s First Day of Pre-K

Starting Pre-K

2011-08-10T21:14:00.001-05:00

On the eve of Gracie starting Pre-K, I must say I am a little overwhelmed. I can’t believe my little girl went from this

To this

Where has the time gone?? She is super excited, she says, so we shall see in the morning!

What is Guaranteed?

2011-07-13T16:13:00.001-05:00

There are some things in life that are never guaranteed. You are not guaranteed happiness, you have find happiness, and create it. It comes with those who you choose to surround yourself with. Love is not guaranteed, until you have a child, and then you will certainly know unconditional love. I mean the kind of love that hurts when they hurt, the kind of love that is never ending. I had a friend who lost a child Saturday. That child just recently celebrated his first birthday. He recently got to come home from a lengthy stay in the hospital. He was at home when he passed away with his family, where he should have been. No mother or father should ever have to lose a child, it is probably without a doubt the hardest thing they will ever have to go through. I can’t even begin to fathom what they are going through right now. One thing that is guaranteed though, eternal life. They will both get to spend eternal life with their child,who will no longer be sick, he will be a healthy baby boy in heaven!

Please take time out to say a prayer for this family for healing and grace to make it through this difficult time.

Moments that Matter

2011-06-17T15:51:00.001-05:00

You know, things in life start looking a little different when a holiday rolls around. I wish that wasn’t the case, but it is true it happens to everyone.

With Father’s Day around the corner, I would like to praise the Lord for my husband. I'm so blessed to be married to him and pray for his continual leadership of our family. He is trying so hard, and doing a wonderful job at it.

I know that he gets to be the fun one most of the time; he gets to eat popsicles with Gracie, and wrestle with her, and dance out in the middle of the garage like no one is watching. But he also has to be the stern one sometimes too, but is very quickly forgiven. Kids forgive so quickly. He is making memories with Gracie that will never be forgotten.

Not that I couldn’t do all of that stuff too, but I am usually in the house cleaning up after dinner, or do laundry.

So, Brian Lynn, thank you for just being you! You make me laugh every day! Olive Juice!

Revelation

2011-06-08T09:44:00.001-05:00

You know there are some things in life that you just have to turn over to God. Let God handle it. If I didn’t do this with certain things, I would be lost. I know he has the answers for me, and sometimes I am not listening. Sometimes I am doing other things and not paying attention. When I just sit and open my heart and ears I hear it…It makes it all better! What a difference one single thing can make!

Here is my favorite part of this song!

I know that you are holding all the answers
I'm tired of losing hope and taking chances,
On roads that never seem,
To be the ones that bring me home
Give me a revelation,
Show me what to do
Cause I've been trying to find my way,
I haven't got a clue
Tell me should I stay here,
Or do I need to move
Give me a revelation
I've got nothing without You
I've got nothing without You

It is all about giving it to him, he has the answers, just listen…I just hope that I wasn’t listening to the wrong thing :)

What about when I get older?

2011-06-02T16:13:00.002-05:00

Gracie is 4 years old, and she is always asking for things for the future. Like she wants an iPad when she turns 7, and a cell phone when she is 5. What makes her think we are buying her an iPad, before we buy ourselves one? So, I started thinking, what do I want when I get older…

To go to the restroom by myself, with no little fingers or dog paws under the door.
I want to be able to take Gracie to Disney World, and let her get dressed up by the princesses
I want to be able to hold a conversation with my child without her whining, “but MOM!”
I want Gracie to be able to trust me enough and not hold anything back, I want her to tell me everything, even though I may not want to hear it, I still will listen!
I want her to never be afraid to tell the truth, no matter what, I don’t want her lying. That is a personality trait that I can’t stand!
I want her to understand that even though I sent her to daycare every day, I loved and missed her dearly. But Mama has to work baby!
I don’t want her to remember the times that I was too tired to play, or that I used the TV as a babysitter, I want her to remember every time I got in that floor and colored with her, or played Barbie's with her.
I want her to know the countryside, I want to be able to take her on trips all over the place!
I don’t ever want her to be too spoiled to wear Wal-mart clothes, I want her to embrace it and wear it with pride, and never make fun of someone that is wearing it.
I want her to be friends with everyone, be nice to everyone, no matter the color of their skin, their looks, or a disability…be nice to everyone
I want her to know the Lord, and pray to him when she fears something, he will guide her through it
Most of all, I want her to know that her Dad and I love her very much and that we would do anything in the world for her…except bail her out of jail (the first night anyway) LOL!

San Antonio Trip

2011-05-23T15:17:00.000-05:00

We took a family vacation and went to San Antonio for a few days. Took Gracie to the Alamo, the Zoo, Riverwalk, and Shopping. She got a lot of stuff, and a good time was had by all!

Swimming

2011-05-23T13:22:00.000-05:00

Gracie went swimming for the first time this summer on Mother’s Day weekend. She said the water was freezing, but she didn’t care

My oldest nephew

2011-05-23T09:33:00.001-05:00

Well, Harrison, my oldest nephew graduated about a week ago. I am so excited to see where God leads him in his life. I can’t believe that this little boy

grew up to be this big boy!

Gracie answers questions about me

2011-05-05T12:16:00.001-05:00

Last night at Mission Friends at church, the ladies asked Gracie a bunch of questions about me, and I want to share some of them with you:

What is something Mom always says to you? Kiss Me Goodnight

What makes Mom sad? Pinkie bites her

What was your Mom like as a child? Watch TV

How old is your Mom? 14

How tall is she? 70

What is her favorite thing to do? Clean

If your Mom becomes famous, what will it be for? Going on TV at a Restaurant (I was actually on Discover Oklahoma while they were filming at Guiseppes’)

What does your Mom do for a job? Eats lunch

How are you and your Mom the same? We have silver hair

What does your mom like most about your dad? Kissing

Oh, how I love this girl. I am so proud to be her mother! And speaking of mothers, I am so very thankful, that the good Lord saw it fit to bless me with the mother I have. She is just so great! I love you mom!

Ok, so I am a horrible blogger…

2011-05-05T11:59:00.001-05:00

Well, I have been busy is all I have to say… Here is a look at some of our Easter Pictures:

Here is Brian in his Easter Play at Church.

Easter at Aunt Kenna’s House

And Gracie Lou in her dress

She is something else! We went to the dentist two days ago and they found a cavity, so that should be fun. We leave for our trip to San Antonio in one week, and Harrison is graduating high school! WOW, time flies!

What in the World??

2011-03-25T10:09:00.001-05:00

So, I am going to get on my soapbox here. Have anyone noticed that there is a a lot of talk about bullying lately in the news? It is so sad that these kids have to make other kids feel inferior to them. I don’t care what you call it picking on them, just playing that got out of control, or bullying, your kids should not be doing it!! And they should be punished if they are caught doing it. I just saw a news story where a 5 yr old got tied up to a pole with a rope, duct taped his mouth shut, and cut his clothes, by an 11 year old. The mother wanted to file a police report, but was told that they couldn’t file charges on kids this young. Didn’t a 9 yr old murder someone in Colorado not to long ago? They filed charges on him…I don’t want this happening to anyone in my family especially my daughter, and I plan to talk to her extensively about it, and continue talking about it. This is an issue that will never go away, if she doesn’t know how to handle it. I am very saddened by this and I am scared that my child will have to face it someday.

A new day…

2011-02-28T13:11:00.001-06:00

So, yesterday was a brand new day for me. A whole new experience for me, that I was so ready for, and didn’t know all this time. I got baptized. I think my husband was more anxious than me the whole day, I was ready for it, let’s get this show on the road! I went behind the stage to get dressed and as we waited, one by one went in, I sat and waited patiently for my turn. There it was, I was next, I asked if it was too late to go to the restroom :) No turning back now, I walked out there, and smiled from ear to ear the whole time. I kept thinking my face is on the big screen, you have to smile, plus I was happy! I don’t remember a single word Brother Joe said to me, besides do you believe in Jesus, of course I answered Yes, Sir. Then came the time to get out of the water, OH MY, first step, good night, second step, what in the world, everyone is watching me, third step, I’m out, and this robe has suctioned cupped itself to my body! I thought, you need to get yourself off of that stage and fast. I never thought about that part!! And the towel, well I might as well had a washcloth, it didn’t cover ANYTHING!! Oh well, that is not what we were there for right?

See I told you I was cheesing! There I was on the big screen!

I really don’t have to hold my nose to go under water! Plus I think I grabbed my nose a little too quickly, he wasn’t ready yet.

It was a whole new day for me! I couldn’t quit thinking about it last night, therefore I didn’t fall asleep until well after 11, but it was all worth it!

Time out!!

2011-02-25T10:48:00.001-06:00

Do you ever need to put yourself in a time out? I need a time out today! I need a break, a break to sit and think about some things. A break to quietly pray about some things. Maybe I will get it, at 10:00 PM tonight :)

You are more…

2011-02-22T12:38:00.001-06:00

Sometimes things in life just have a way of working themselves out. It is really funny how they work out, but they always do. I am amazed to see some of the changes and good stuff that is happening around me. My cousin’s little boy is actually starting to talk a little, Thank you lord! He is mimicking what his parents are saying, which is awesome! Good job Colie Polie! I am getting baptized Sunday night, that is a big change.

Gracie stopped going to children’s church, her choice, but she LOVES staying in her actual class, and helping out Miss Della. If she loves doing it, then I am not going to pressure her to go to a different class. Last night, talking to Brian, I told him, how I didn’t know but maybe 3 or 4 stories of the bible, literally. I am not ashamed to admit it, I just don’t know them. So, he suggested that while reading Gracie her bedtime story, I get her picture bible out and read that to her, that way we both learn the stories. Needless to say, we learned a lot last night. Gracie also sang the Father Abraham song to me, which was a nice treat.

Brian and I are having to do our daily devotionals at night for our marriage class, which makes us talk about things, that we normally wouldn’t talk about. And it is nice to sit down and talk every once in a while.

Also, we are having date nights at church, to go along with the marriage class. We are dropping Gracie off this Friday, and Brian & I are going on a date! For 3 whole hours we get to be alone. What are we going to do??

It is really nice to see all the good things happening in my life and my family’s lives, and believe me I am so thankful for them.

SO, on that note, I heard a song this morning, that said:

You are more than the choices that you've made,
You are more than the sum of your past mistakes,
You are more than the problems you create,
You've been remade.

If we all believe in our hearts that this is true, we can truly move on from the bad stuff in our lives, and start enjoying the good stuff. That is what matters anyway right, the good stuff!

Marriage Class…

2011-02-14T16:15:00.001-06:00

So, Brian and I started a marriage class last night at church, and I am SUPER pumped about it. There is a daily devotional that goes along with it, so tonight for Valentine’s Day, after Gracie goes to bed, what will be more romantic than pulling out our study guides and going over the first lesson? NOTHING, I tell you, Nothing! We are both eager to learn from this, we just hoped it was longer. It is only 4 weeks, boo hoo! Oh well, 4 weeks is 4 more weeks to a better marriage!

Anyway, there are a lot a great people in our class and funny too, we both feel comfortable enough to talk and share! So, here goes nothing…

Famous Quote…

2011-02-11T16:06:00.001-06:00

“I have learned that only two things are necessary to keep one’s wife happy. First, let her think she’s having her own way. And second, let her have it.” -Lyndon B. Johnson

What a smart man! :)

Gracie’s First Sleepover

2011-02-04T11:58:00.001-06:00

Gracie had been dying to have a sleepover, so I planned one, a surprise one. I invited her cousins, Cailynn and Callie to come over and spend the night. They were excited as well. I told Brian we would get pizza, snacks, and let them play all night! Luckily they were dropped off early enough and the weather cooperated, so they could go outside for a while. They ran around and rode Gracie’s 4-wheeler. They ended up not going to sleep until after 11:30, but it was so worth it. Gracie was already asking to have them over again!

We need help!

2011-02-04T10:57:00.001-06:00

We have SO much junk in Gracie’s room, and I can’t seem to ever get ahead of it. I throw away, garage sale, and give away ALL-THE-TIME! I am at a loss of what to do with all her stuff. Please help, I need suggestions. This spring, I would love to redo her room with paint and a actual bed set, along with curtains, but I need help. Please I will take all suggestions!

AND i don’t want to hear one thing about quit buying her stuff, I didn’t buy all this stuff, you all did, for Christmas, birthdays, etc… Ok, maybe I did buy the shoes, but I swear, a lot of this other stuff came as gifts. She is definitely one loved little girl!

Why do they always have to name it?

2011-02-01T10:29:00.000-06:00

What is up with the weather guys and always having to name the storms that come through Oklahoma? This one we are getting right now, Snowmaggedon 2011 is what I hear they are calling it, sometimes Blizzard of 2011, Snowocalypse, who cares!! You know what, it is flippin cold, and blowing snow outside! I don't care what you call it! All I know is, my heater has been on non-stop since about 1:00 am, and it is still 67 degrees inside, and even though I left one of our faucets dripping last night, the shower was still frozen this morning. Yes, I finally got it to come on, so at least I don't stink! Brian had to dig out of 3 foot snow drift this morning to get his truck out of the garage to go to work. Needless to say, he is not a happy camper. Would you be if your pants were soaking wet, and your tail was freezing cold? Our dog has peed in the kitchen floor, AND pooped in the living room! All in all, I would say it was a typical snow day! But I am very thankful to have what I have, especially electricity! And to not have to work out in it. Unlike my brother, who was at work outside, at 5 AM this morning with 5 layers of clothes on, in Elk City, OK. Please pray he doesn't get frostbite! Hope y'all stay warm!

Easy Beef Skillet Recipe—Looks good and easy

2011-01-24T10:20:00.001-06:00

Zesty Beef & Rice Skillet
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4-inch thick, cut into strips (about 1 pound)

1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Picante Sauce

1 cup Swanson® Beef Broth or Swanson® Beef Stock

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.
2. Stir the picante sauce, broth and rice in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Sprinkle the beef mixture with the parsley, if desired.

Makes: 4 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each).

What a trip…

2011-01-19T14:21:00.001-06:00

So you ever been on the best trip ever and enjoyed it so much, you couldn’t wait to go again? What if you had a child with a disability? The ride of everyday life felt like a rollercoaster ride. Trying to keep life in general going around the house for the other members of the family, plus your work life, and then on top of all that every appointment that your child with the disability has, and trying to be there for each and every one of them. My hat goes off to you. I am just tired looking at you. Well, here is a story that someone sent me that kind of puts things into perspective:

A Trip to Holland

By Emily Perl Kingsley

I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability -- to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It's like this...

When you're going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans... the Coliseum, the Sistine Chapel, Gondolas. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting. After several months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives.

You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland!" "Holland?" you say. "What do you mean, Holland? I signed up for Italy. I'm supposed to be in Italy. All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy." But there's been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay. The important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place full of pestilence, famine, and disease. It's just a different place.

So, you must go out and buy new guidebooks. And you must learn a whole new language. And you will meet a whole new group of people you would never have met. It's just a different place. It's slower paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around. You begin to notice that Holland has windmills. Holland has tulips. And Holland even has Rembrandts. But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy, and they're all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life you will say, " Yes, that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned."

And the pain of that experience will never, ever, ever, go away. The loss of that dream is a very significant loss. But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland.

Christmas Time and a Happy New Year

2011-01-07T09:19:00.002-06:00

Well, we made it. We made it through another year. And I, for one am ready to begin a new year! I am looking forward to this year! Gracie starts Pre-K for one. My baby girl is growing up. WOW! I know, we aren’t going to handle this well :) Another reason to look forward to the new year, is that I hope our family all gets well and stays well. I pray that this is the year of Good Health.
Anyway, Gracie had a wonderful Christmas and got WAY too many presents. I should have just bought her a cardboard box, she doesn’t really play much with toys I did buy her, except her guitar Brian gave her. It is quite a funny site to see. Although she loves her American girl doll, and all her Barbies. AND don’t forget her Twinkle Toe shoes. I haven’t gotten her to wear any other shoe but those since Christmas, so those were a hit.

The next week, Kara and I braved Chuck E. Cheese for the very first time, and Gracie and Jacob had a great time. As a matter of fact, Kara is having Jacob’s party there, so all the kids will be so excited for that! Parents, bring your medication! LOL! Kara and I split 75 coins and we were there almost 2 hours. It took forever, but it was truly fun! Gracie was worn out and she said she had the best day ever. The rest of my vacation, was spent cleaning, doing laundry, cleaning out junk, putting away Christmas stuff, and the list goes on and on… I did not want to come back to work this week. I have slept through my alarm once already this week
Oh yeah, Brian’s dad, Mike had surgery this past week for prostate cancer, he went home yesterday and all looks really well. Please keep him in your prayers!
I am really going to try to do better with pictures this year and this blog.

Santa’s Visit, and a few other things…

2010-12-16T16:06:00.001-06:00

Things have been a little crazy since Thanksgiving as I knew it would, but I love it. I love Christmas, everything about it. The presents, the decorations, the family time, even the clean up. I do miss it once it is over because it seems to go so fast. I wish we didn’t have to rush, and that we got to sit there and wallow in the paper on Christmas morning, while Gracie begged to open toy after toy. It would be so much fun, but I also love family time, so off we go…

Anyway, Gracie has already gotten to see a few Santa’s, this Santa:

gave her a stocking filled with $10 worth of gold coins. That was at Brian’s Christmas party, and we lost out on a cruise. Brian had sunglasses, someone stole them, and they won the cruise! Oh well, maybe next year!

Then this Santa came to the house, walked right in the door, and surprised Gracie:

He was there checking on her to make sure she was being good. The last two weeks, she has been reminding everyone that Santa is coming and you need to be good to get toys.

Thanksgiving

2010-11-26T15:18:00.001-06:00

WOW! What a day! I got stuffed, like the turkey I am! I think I filled my belly way to full! I got to make green bean casserole and take it to Brian’s grandparent’s this year, which didn’t turn out half bad. It was cold by the time we got to eat it, but you know, I should have put it back in the oven. Gracie even tried a bite of a little green bean, and not of a big green bean, because according to her, those make her really crazy!

After lunch we went to my mom’s house, and had dessert. My Aunt Teresa and my mom were doing crafts, and apparently we didn’t get the supply list. But we got to help and have a good laugh, and no one wanted the snowball after it was finished.

I am so very thankful for all of my family and friends and that I got to spend the day with most of them yesterday. Those of you that I didn’t see, you were truly missed and I love you!

Now, onto Christmas, the busiest month of the whole year. We have parties, parades, I am on call for a week, Brian works every other Saturday, wrapping presents, shopping time with my husband, and best of all CHRISTMAS!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I have always loved Christmas, it is become more about family than anything, and watching Gracie open her presents. I love see the look on her face after each present is opened.

The only thing I despise, and I am sure each and every one of you will agree, is getting those little toys out of the packages. You have to have a PhD in Nuclear Radiation, and Engineering to get those little suckers out of those boxes. I mean wire cutters, scissors, blow torches, hammers, drills, I have seen it all. Is the toy really worth that much?? I say, yes, yes it is!! NOW, go buy it! Love y’all!

We are family!

2010-10-29T14:21:00.001-05:00

I know you love to watch Gracie dance just as much as I do, so here you go!

Well, It’s not a Secret…

2010-10-20T13:12:00.001-05:00

The cat is out of the bag, my mom had cancer. Yep, I said it. Lung Cancer to be exact. You noticed I said “HAD” That is right, today is a day of celebration. She went to the doctor today, and got an “All-clear” report. She will only have to do a cat scan once a year from now on. She found out in August, that she had a mass on her right lung, two months later, a doctor at Integris was taking out a lobe in her right lung and that was that, Cancer was gone! How awesome is that? Prayers have certainly been answered!! She is doing wonderful, getting around so great, and bossing Ron around since she is home, Ha! She will be off for a few more weeks, but otherwise, doing just wonderful!!

My family is doing great, Gracie is growing like a weed! She is getting so smart and saying new things every day. I took her to get her flu shot today, and she said after her shot: That is it, no more shots for the year! She also told a little boy at daycare that he was being an annoyance. Where they come up with this stuff, who knows!

Christmas is right around the corner, and I haven’t even begun to think about Christmas shopping. Brian and I are celebrating our anniversary this weekend, and I plan on hitting it hard this weekend! He loves to shop with me, because I am one of those shoppers that gets in and out, I know what I am going for! Plus, I hit all the sales racks! Or, at least, I think he likes to shop with me, maybe he just likes spending time with me :)

Gracie is turning 4!

2010-09-17T15:33:00.001-05:00

Well, it is finally here. Tomorrow is her big day! I can’t believe it has already been 4 years since little Gracie Lou was born. Remember she looked like a little monkey head when she was born?? Well, she has grown up so much and has such a little attitude, but I love that little stinker!

Chicken Quesadillas

2010-09-14T12:43:00.001-05:00

I know you have waited on me to blog for almost a month, and you get a stinkin’ recipe. Well this recipe is sooo good!

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

1 can (12.5 ounces) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained

10 flour tortillas (8-inch), warmed

Pace® Chunky Salsa

Sour cream

1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
2. Stir the soup, 1/2 cup cheese, jalapeño pepper, if desired, and chicken in a medium bowl.
3. Place the tortillas onto 2 baking sheets. Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture on half of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Brush the edges of the tortillas with water. Fold the tortillas over the filling and press to seal.
4. Bake for 5 minutes or until the filling is hot. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Serve with the salsa and sour cream.
Makes: 5 servings.

Enjoy!

Well, have you missed me?`

2010-08-12T10:02:00.001-05:00

Things have been a little busy around here lately! It seems like we have been going non-stop for the last few weeks. We had Baby Cole’s Birthday party,which was fun! Then, we had vacation bible school at Aunt Amie’s church, which Gracie loved! She really liked the teachers! Then, this past weekend, Gracie and I ventured out on our own to Ft.Worth, and went to Cindy’s wedding. We had a great time! The wedding was awesome, Cindy and James truly put on a great party for their family and friends. Gracie and I stayed in a hotel by our self, and Gracie was in heaven. She got to eat in bed, and lay all over me at night! Of course, I didn’t get any sleep, but it was worth the trip!

Does anyone else feel like this year is in fast forward, I mean Gracie’s birthday is right around the corner, then Halloween, then Christmas, O lord. Do ya’ll remember the blizzard, it just seems like we were crawling out of it like a month ago. And that stinkin’ ice storm, wow, no electricity for two weeks! How can I forget that?

Well, as some of you may already know, my brother and his family are moving to Mangum. They have already placed their house in Duncan on the market, and will close on their new house in September. I cannot wait to see it, I hear it is beautiful! All I have to say, I better get my new webcam working on my pc, so Gracie can Skype with Addy, along with Bailey and Savana down in Texas!

Gracie is having a little bit of difficulty dealing with the fact that everyone is moving, and her best friend is going to school and she is not. It is a great opportunity for Gracie to meet new friends and I know first chance she gets, she will, but right now, she doesn’t understand that. I know kids are very flexible at this age, and adjust to change easily, I just think it will take time! We have our daily talks about it, and we somehow adopted our secret handshake, that seems to make her feel better! And of course, this morning, I promised her sonic for dinner :) I am such a sucker!

Ranch Style Coleslaw with Bacon

2010-07-23T15:32:00.002-05:00

I like coleslaw, when it is not out of the big bucket from Walmart, when someone actually takes the time to make it. I like my sister’s version of coleslaw, it has lemon pepper in it. Brian likes the real deal mayo type, the one that is really creamy. He wouldn’t like the one below because he doesn’t like ranch, but maybe if I used Creamy Italian and who could go wrong with bacon, HA!

1 pkg. (16 oz.) coleslaw blend
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing

Make It

COMBINE ingredients.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Asian-Style Coleslaw
Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing and substituting 1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts for the bacon.
CATALINA Coleslaw
Prepare as directed, using KRAFT CATALINA Dressing and substituting 1 small chopped apple for the bacon.
Italian-Style Coleslaw
Prepare as directed, using KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade and substituting 1 small red pepper, cut into short thin strips, for the bacon.

All in a days work!

2010-07-21T15:42:00.001-05:00

Have you ever had a day where you thought God was looking down on you and snickering the whole time while he watches the world unfold? Well, I have had a week like that already. Our dog threw up on the couch and pillows, Gracie painted herself with red paint, along with the carpet, and then she decided that she would play with the gum that was in her mouth and she smeared it all over her leg, hands and chin. Yes, I know, at least it wasn’t her hair. We were in the car at the time of that incident, so I made her ride home with her hands in the air, not touching anything. Good thing, I could laugh about all of this later, because I thought, man I should have taken a picture of that paint, AND that gum, but I didn’t. Both times, I was so worried about her getting it on other things, I had to get it cleaned up right then. It is only Wednesday, and I can’t wait to see what else is in store for the rest of the week!

Oh yeah, and if anyone wants to get me a belated birthday gift, throw pillows would be nice :)

On a cute note, Gracie was so tired the other night, she passed out in like 5 minutes, and when Brian went in there to check on her, this is what he found.

Fancy Nancy Party

2010-07-21T13:17:00.001-05:00

Gracie went to her Fancy Nancy Party at the Library yesterday. She had a blast! They had so much fun, making tiaras, and getting jewelry. They even gave them little snacks. Addy and Haylee were there with her, and even Brian showed up at the end to surprise her.

It’s On!

2010-07-19T09:08:00.001-05:00

I get this song stuck in my head every time it is on, and Gracie jumps up and starts dancing, well finally I caught her on video!

Post it Note Tuesday

2010-07-13T14:41:00.001-05:00

Gracie Dancing

2010-07-13T14:23:00.001-05:00

Gracie is getting so much more vocal these days, and loves to dance! The other night, she told Brian, Peace Out Hoagie! Here is a video I got of her dancing the other night, while we were waiting on the fireworks.

What would you do to save a dog?

2010-07-01T14:38:00.001-05:00

Are you a pet lover? What would you do to save a dog? Would you spend your savings on your dog? A dog that has only been in your family for 6 months? A dog that your daughter has grown to love? A dog that has slowly become part of your family? Well, we had to yesterday? Let’s just say we spent a lot of money on Princess Pinkalicious yesterday! She had to have an emergency hysterectomy. Now she is a baron old woman. Darn Dog! If it isn’t one thing, it is another! She had an infection in her uterus, that could have killed her, and so we spared her life. This dog better not die for at least the next 10 years or else!! She needs to pay off her debt…

Skillet Garlic Chicken

2010-06-23T17:09:00.000-05:00

I am always looking for FAST recipes, especially during the summer. I don’t want to spend my evening in the kitchen, plus, I have about 45 minutes until Brian gets home from work, and WHEN (yes, when) I cook dinner, I want it to be ready when he gets home. I cook more in the winter than in the summer, because I would rather be outside playing than inside cooking. We make a lot of sandwiches in the summer. Anyway, I found this recipe and it says it takes 20 minutes to cook, so it is right up my alley, and it looks delish, can’t wait to try it:

Skillet Garlic Chicken
from Campbell's Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.

1/4 teaspoon ground sage

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)

Vegetable cooking spray

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Healthy Request® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1/2 cup water

Parslied Rice

1. Stir the sage and thyme in a small bowl. Season the chicken with the sage mixture.
2. Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with the cooking spray and heat over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes or until the chicken is well browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.
3. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in the soup and water and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Serve the sauce over the chicken with the Parslied Rice.
4. Parslied Rice: Toss 4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley.
Makes: 4 servings.

Sliced onions and mushrooms make great additions to this sauce. Sauté them with the garlic until the mushrooms are soft and onions are caramelized, then proceed with the recipe.

News on Terry

2010-06-17T11:09:00.001-05:00

First and Foremost, Brian’s stepdad Terry, is in Minnesota, like I said yesterday, he had surgery and things were looking up, that was yesterday. Around 2:30 or so, Karmen was supposed to head to the airport and they noticed that Terry stomach had swollen, so the doctors did a scan on him and found that a staple from his previous surgery had come loose and poked a hole in his bile duct and bile had leaked out. Not good. So they rushed in into surgery to repair it. As of this morning, he was in ICU, on a ventilator. He had a 102 fever, and a blood pressure of 87 over 34. Actually, his fever had come down, and his blood pressure had risen from what is was in the middle of the night, so he was already getting better. The doctors are confident that he can fight off this infection, but it will be a long, hard fight. Please keep him in your prayers, as he needs strength and a miracle right now, as does his whole family. Karen and Karmen are sleep deprived and worn out. They have been through the wringer and have been trying to be strong through this whole thing, but it is very trying on them both.

On the home front, Craig and Brian can’t understand what is happening and they both want to be up there. Craig actually left this morning to go up there. Terry elected to have this surgery, he was tired of feeling sick all the time and being in pain. He wanted all this to be over, and the doctors were confident that they could fix him. He prayed about it, and this is where the Lord led him. The Lord will take care of him now.

Second, Brian’s Great Uncle Armond, fell off of the ladder and is in ICU in California. He is getting better daily, but he could use some prayers too!

Also, Ron is having an MRI tomorrow to find out what is going on with his shoulder. I hope it is nothing serious and can be fixed with a few simple massages. Wouldn’t that be nice!

Well, I have been shuffling Gracie from one place to the other, and I think when Karmen comes back we might change a few things, i.e. nap time. I kind of like it when Gracie goes to bed at 8, she is asleep at 8:15. She has played so hard these past two weeks, and I thank each of you that has helped me out, I really appreciate it!!

I have not forgotten about you…

2010-06-16T17:03:00.000-05:00

There is a lot going on right now, I am very busy at work, and I haven’t had a chance to even sit down and think about what all has happened in the last few days. I promise I will update you all tomorrow.

However, I do want to say a quick note, Terry had his surgery and is healing fine. He has had a few setbacks, but that is to be expected.

Deep Dish Taco Squares

2010-06-10T17:31:00.000-05:00

This recipe looked really good, and fast, think I will have to try this one.

Try this ground beef recipe made with Old El Paso® chopped green chiles from Betty Crocker.

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 6 servings

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion (1 small)

2 tablespoons Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)

1 cup Original Bisquick® mix

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup sour cream

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix until blended.

2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until soft dough forms. Using fingers dipped in Bisquick mix, pat dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of baking dish.

3. In same bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise and cheese until blended. Layer beef mixture, tomato and chiles over dough; spoon sour cream mixture over top.

4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges of dough are light golden brown.

Jeans for Sale!

2010-06-08T09:02:00.001-05:00

Have you ever shopped at Crazy 8? It is like Old Navy is to Gap, but this is compared to Gymboree. Well, they have there jeans on sale for $6.99. That is a great price for jeans especially for fall, and as the kids get older, they are going to get harder on the jeans. So go to Crazy 8 and start shopping.

Garage sale

2010-06-07T11:12:00.000-05:00

Garage sale went great, sold lots of great stuff, and got sunburned, of course. I am so glad that it is over though. We made a little over a $1000 and we had a lady who ran a mission come to pick up everything that we didn't want to keep. I kept 4 bins of clothes of which I am donating to a children's closet. Keeping nothing, this year!

Anyway, it went great, and thank you to everyone who helped out!

Coupon Inserts

2010-06-02T18:04:00.000-05:00

There will be 3, TRES, TROIS count them THREE coupon inserts this weekend in the paper, baby!! Go by yourself two of them, you deserve it!

What was happening and what will be happening.

2010-06-02T16:01:00.001-05:00

Well, this past weekend was a great weekend! It started off, by Gracie and I having a girl’s day in Lawton. We went shopping and then had lunch. Finished off the day by going swimming and went to listen to some live music at the Smyth house across the street from ours and eat some BBQ. Which was GOOD! We had ordered a pizza at Guiseppes, but decided to eat it for breakfast the next morning once we smelled the BBQ across the street. Sunday, we all slept late, which was nice. Karen and Terry swung by to say goodbye on their way to Minnesota, then we ended up doing yard work, and went swimming again. Had some good burgers and went to bed. Slept late AGAIN! And again, we cleaned and did yard work, although we did not go swimming, but we did cook some good steaks!!

We have been getting ready for a garage sale. Yes, that is right, it is garage sale time! Every year, my family gets together for a giant garage, we through all of our crap together and then we all get to go through it and take whatever we want. Whatever is left we sale. It is so much fun, but ask me how much fun on Monday, after we sat in 104 degree weather all day!!

I bought bubbles, sprinklers, water guns, kool-aid jammers, scooby doo snacks,etc… for the kids to eat and play with while we are working our tales off. I am sure we will all be crabby and hot by the time it is over!

Post it Note Tuesday

2010-06-01T12:23:00.002-05:00

Fancy Party

2010-05-28T20:24:00.000-05:00

Last night, my friend Angela's daughter wanted to have a "Fancy Party." So, it was settled. We all decided to get dressed up all fancy, and Angela, being the great party host that she is made all the arrangements. She made sandwiches, Orange Fizzaroo, Raspberry Punch, Fruit Tray, Ice Cream Sundies with all the fixins' and Strawberry Shortcakes, that girl can cook. The costumes that some of the ladies showed up in were hilarious and were absolutely Fancy! Angela and Savana sure did outdo themselves. Gracie and I had a blast!! I am sure am going to miss that family when they move!

**Had a little issue with pictures so I had to link it to Snapfish, to view the pictures, click the link below.**

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Coupons Inserts

2010-05-28T13:00:00.001-05:00

It doesn't look like there will be any coupon inserts in this week's newspaper, so don't rush out to buy one over the holiday weekend!

Just a little note…

2010-05-28T11:25:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks since I have had any candy or Diet Coke. Ok, I did order a Caffeine Free Diet Coke on vacation, but it tasted horrible, and I didn’t even drink it all. But 3 weeks, can you believe it?? As much as I drank diet coke, I would have thought I would have had to gone to rehab to kick that habit!

I have been eating a few pieces of sugar free candy when the need hits me. It is really not that bad and the only that that I miss in my gummy bears. Thank goodness the gift shop is all out of them right now :) I LOVE Haribo gummy bears! They are at their best, if you open the bag and let them sit out in the open air for a few days to get hard. OOH, I better quit talking about them, and go get a sugar free mint, booohoo

Anyway, have a great and safe weekend! Peace out!

5 Question Friday

2010-05-28T10:09:00.001-05:00

1. Is there something you've always wanted to try but just can't muster up the courage to actually do yet? Yes, I want to skydive. I probably never will know that I have Gracie, but I have always wanted to, but I betcha I never will.

2. If you had $100 handed to you in cash without your significant other knowing about it, what would you spend it on? Yesterday it would have been shoes, today probably given to my in-laws to make their way to Minnesota.

3. What was your favorite piece of playground equipment as a child? Probably the swings, because I could do a flip our of them.

4. Do you prefer a sweet or hearty breakfast? I love sausage, and I really love biscuits, and I really, really love biscuits, sausages AND Gravy!

5. Are you a Neat Freak or a Messy Bessy? Used to be a neat freak, but hear lately, I am going down hill, and letting everything slide. Yes, I am tired of the mess, and maybe after the garage sale it will be gone! Who knows, but I am slowly becoming a hoarder :)

The Children’s Place $5 Memorial Day Sale

2010-05-27T21:46:00.000-05:00

The Children’s Place $5 Memorial Day Sale: "

Head on over to The Children’s Place for the $5 Days Memorial Day sale event, which will last for 5 days. You can get knits, tees, tanks and shorts for just $5. Use this coupon code: E4A5A15% to save an additional 15% off. This makes items just $3.50 each and a flat rate on shipping of just $5.

Thanks, Mojo Savings!

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Need a little a help!

2010-05-27T13:29:00.001-05:00

Really?? I am not even going to ask what else… We need some prayers for a few people in our family. You see, Brian’s dad, Mike called this morning, and in his true fashion, told me bluntly “I have Prostate Cancer. It is fine, they detected it early, and everything will be great, and that is that.” That is they way he works. I said, “Are you serious, Mike?” Yes, Gretchen, I am serious. Yes, he calls me Gretchen.

Also, Ron, my dad,has two deteriorating disks in his neck. Short term fix was a cortisone injection, but they are talking surgery for a long term fix. He is going for a second opinion.

Terry, Brian’s stepdad, is leaving for Minnesota on Sunday morning, he will be having surgery on his pancreas on June 7th. Hopefully this will fix his many of problems that he has been dealing with over the past few years. Brian and Karmen will be flying up there on the 6th to be with Karen during this time.

Cole, Kenna’s son, just got out of the hospital, he has had some serious problems breathing and needed to be under an oxygen tent. He is much better now and is at home, but still needs prayers!

What is in my purse…

2010-05-27T11:03:00.001-05:00

I find it funny that every morning when I get to work, I go digging around for my cell phone and I find something new in my purse every morning. This morning, I find:

A plastic ping pong ball
A dum dum wrapper
A princess sticker
2 heart shaped rings
A dum dum sucker
An empty thing of trident gum
1 stick of gum left in a mushed up box of trident
4 bottles of pills
2 pens
1 pager
1 tube of sunscreen
And my keys

Betcha can’t guess what is mine and what is Gracie’s

Snapfish: Pick up 25 photo prints at Walmart for $1

2010-05-26T21:23:00.000-05:00

I use Snapfish for all my prints and this is a great deal, it is just going to be fighting the Walmart traffic that will be hectic!

Snapfish: Pick up 25 photo prints at Walmart for $1: "

Through May 28, 2010, you can order 25 prints from Snapfish.com and choose to pick them up at Walmart and you’ll only pay $1. Here’s how:

::Sign up or log in to your account on Snapfish.com
::Upload 25 photos and add them to your cart.
::Go to checkout and choose “pick up my order” and find your nearest Walmart location.
::Enter coupon code WM25PICS and you’ll only pay $1.

Steakhouse Potato Salad Recipe

2010-05-26T10:18:00.000-05:00

This looks delicious! I might have to try this for our Family Reunion coming up!

steakhouse potato salad recipe at kraftfoods.com

Groupon

2010-05-25T20:02:00.000-05:00

If you are not signed up on Groupon, I suggest you go there now and sign up! They will deliver great deals right to your inbox daily for local deals. Our local deals would be in Oklahoma City, but who wouldn't drive an hour and a half for a massage that cost 1/2 the price at a great spa!!

Groupon features an unbeatable deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in your city. By promising businesses a minimum number of customers, they get discounts you won't find anywhere else. It is a “coupon” made available by a group of people buying it – that is why it is called “Groupon!” :)

How do you get today’s deal? Just click "BUY" before the offer ends at midnight. If the minimum number of people sign up, we'll charge your card and send you a link to print your Groupon. If not enough people join, no one gets it (and you won't be charged), so invite your friends to make sure you get the deal! You can even buy the certificares to use as a gift, unless the Fine Print specifically states otherwise.

It’s free to sign up, so sign up today to start viewing the deal of the day!

Post it Note Tuesday

2010-05-25T12:56:00.002-05:00

Get the FREE samples of Crystal Light!

2010-05-25T11:25:00.001-05:00

Taste for yourself how easy it is to turn good 'ole water into a naturally sweetened, low-calorie drink with FREE samples of Crystal light Pure Fitness flavor packets, exclusively from Vocalpoint. www.vocalpoint.com/purefitness

Photos of Branson

2010-05-25T07:20:00.000-05:00

These are just a few of the pictures from Branson, I didn't take very many this trip, as I was having too much fun!!

Branson

2010-05-24T16:17:00.001-05:00

What can I say? We had a great time!! First and Foremost, thank you so very much to Mema and Papa Ron for everything!! We appreciate it more than you will ever know!! The car ride there, was short it seemed, although Gracie ran out of things to do within the first hour of the trip. Oh well, she still did great in the car. When we got to Branson, our room was awesome. 1400 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, washer, dryer, dishwasher, whirlpool tub, this rooms had the works!! And it wasn’t on the 32nd floor either, we got a great spot. We got to go do all sorts of great things! We went to a fish hatchery, and let Gracie feed the fish, we rode the Ducks, of which, Gracie drove. That little toot, just walked right on up there and was the captain of our ship for a little bit. We did a ton of shopping and of course, no trip would be complete without a trip to Wal-mart. Brian needed a new bathing suit, and Mema wanted to buy Gracie some headphones for her DVD player for the car ride home. HA! We went swimming, we watched fountains at the Landing, had some great food, and Brian and Gracie enjoyed morning walks together around the hotel while everyone was getting ready. All in all, it was a great trip!! Not quite long enough break away from everything, but it will have to do!

I know you all want to see pictures, but I will have to send those out hopefully later tonight!

2010-05-20T16:00:00.001-05:00

Well we made it to our destination! We are so excited to be here and Gracie did wonderful job in the car. We only had to stop three times!

2010-05-20T10:27:00.001-05:00

Ok so we left the house at 830 this morning and Gracie has already ran out of activities to do. We are driving along and Gracie is having a wonderful time.

Just because I have done a lot of research on headaches lately…

2010-05-19T14:43:00.001-05:00

Did you know that…

Compact fluorescent bulbs, the twisted looking replacement lights that use as little as one fourth the power of their common incandescent counterparts (and last much longer), are being adopted worldwide in an effort to reduce energy consumption. They are even becoming mandatory in some countries -- a little troubling according to the Daily Mail, which reports that health experts in the U.K. say the green bulbs can cause migraine headaches or other disconcerting symptoms in many people.
The bulbs work in the same way as the long, traditional fluorescent tube lights seen in many commercial establishments. This means that they can produce light that subtly flickers, unnoticeable by many, but a big problem for others, especially epileptics, who can suffer from seizures under fluorescent bulbs. According the U.K.'s Migraine Action Association and other health organizations, the lights also cause headaches, as well as nausea, dizziness, and even physical pain for those suffering with lupus, according to the study.

And yes, I know this as true, as my sister in law spent a ton of money replacing all of her bulbs in her house with the above bulbs only to find out later that these were causing her migraines.

Oh so Ready!!

2010-05-19T12:44:00.001-05:00

I am so ready to head off to Branson with the family! We leave tomorrow morning. Gracie is so excited, she has had her bag packed for a month. I am going to try to blog some while I am there, but if not, you know you will hear all about it when I get back.

In the meantime, get your helmets out folks, and honker down, could be a bumpy ride tonight with the weather. Stay safe, peace out, as Gracie said last night!

Post it Note Tuesdays

2010-05-18T17:24:00.001-05:00

The Last Lecture

2010-05-18T09:34:00.001-05:00

Have you ever heard of Randy Pausch? If you haven’t, I encourage you to go out and get his book. I have listened to his lecture online a million times, ok, probably like 5, but it is well worth it. I bought the book on Itunes last year, and still listen to it when I need a pick me up. I hear different things each time I listen to it. I am not going to spoil the book for you, but I am encouraging you to go get the book. Here are a few quotes from the book:

You can’t get there alone. People have to help you and I do believe in karma. I believe in paybacks. You get people to help you by telling the truth. Being earnest.

Apologize when you screw up and focus on other people, not on yourself.

Somewhere along the way there’s got to be some aspect of what lets you get to achieve your dreams. First one is the role of parents, mentors, and students.

It’s very important to know when you’re in a pissing match. And it’s very important to get out of it as quickly as possible.

The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough.

Head fake learning is absolutely important, and you should keep your eye out for them because they’re everywhere.

When you see yourself doing something badly and nobody’s bothering to tell you anymore, that’s a very bad place to be. Your critics are your ones telling you they still love you and care.

We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.

It’s not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.

I forget sometimes what is important in life and sometimes how to appreciate it. Sometimes it takes certain things to put all that into perspective and I have to have a little breakdown to come to grips with it all.

Saturdays

2010-05-15T21:43:00.000-05:00

Today was suppose to be a day of traveling all over the place for me. We were suppose to go to my cousins house this morning in the big city, but we canceled because we didn't want to be stuck in the house with two crazy three year olds, because we thought it would be raining. Then, we were going to run back here to have dinner with my mom and family for her mother's day. Well, that got canceled too. So, instead, Miss Gracie and I stayed at home cleaning all morning, then we had slushies at Sonic for lunch, then naptime. Oh, how I love nap time, especially since I had a headache. Then we got ready, and took Daddy to get some new shoes for our vacation coming up. Then we decided to have dinner with Mema and Papa, to plan our vacation. Tomorrow is church, and yard work, if it doesn't rain. I can't wait for my vacation, I need a break from every day life for sure!

5 Question Friday

2010-05-14T14:46:00.002-05:00

1. Take your pick...date night, girls night out, or night out alone? Right now, any night would do! But seriously, I would love to have another date night with the hubby, maybe an overnight trip to OKC to watch a Redhawks game or something. I don't know, something FUN though!
2. Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Actually, yes I can.

3. What is your favorite flower and why? Gerbera Daisy. I have always liked them, I don't know why I started liking them, just always have thought they were pretty.

4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself? Oh man, to much advice to list on here that is for sure! One thing is for sure though, I would definitely listen to my parents when they told me not to hang out with certain people.

5. If you won the lottery, what is the very first thing you would do? Pay off debt, considering our house payment is going up $50.00 each month due to not enough in escrow, I would pay it off first.

Oh yeah, and just for the record, sugar free candy is not that bad at all!! I needed something to satisfy my craving OK?? They just don't make that many choices of sugar free things. I bought the Crystal Light Chewy Candy, yes that is what it is called, and it does taste like starburst.

2010-05-13T20:42:00.002-05:00

For whatever reason I had a tough day today... I sure hope tomorrow is better. Things aren't always what they seem either.

Coupon Preview

2010-05-13T20:27:00.002-05:00

Be sure to pick up a Sunday paper this weekend, their will be three coupon inserts in there.

6 Days People

2010-05-13T15:42:00.002-05:00

6 Days since my last Diet Coke and I haven't had any candy since then either. I am on a roll. Bless those who live with me though...

A Newborn's Conversation with God

2010-05-12T16:10:00.002-05:00

Not Sure I have ever read this before, but it certainly brought a little tear to my eye…
A baby asked God,
"They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you and you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."
Again the small child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"
God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."
"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"
God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."
"Who will protect me?"
God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."
"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."
God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."
At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."
God said, "You will simply call her, " Mom ."

Buttering me up

2010-05-12T15:41:00.001-05:00

My friend invited me over for lunch today, she said I will cook. Which is awesome, because she is a great cook! But she was trying to butter me up for sure!! She wanted me to create her a blog. You see, her family is packing up and heading out to West Texas, and falling off the face of this earth :) I kid, I kid. So, anyway, she needs a way to update all of her friends and family back here in the GREAT state of Oklahoma on her daily trials and tribulations with her twinadoes!!

She said, I will make something from Pioneer Woman’s cookbook, which got me all excited, because everything in that cookbook, is awesome!! So she made this:

Buttered Rosemary Rolls

AND THIS

Pasta Al la Betsy

Both were awesome!! Not only that, she sent me home with the entire tub of leftovers!! BONUS!! No cooking for me tonight!!

If you want to read about her twinadoes, go here. If she hasn’t posted anything yet, come back here and tell me, because I will hound her until she does!!

Fab Five Coupons

2010-05-11T14:40:00.002-05:00

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Ok, Here’s the deal…

2010-05-11T13:44:00.001-05:00

So, you know I have been having headaches. Well, last week, I went to see the doctor. I was tired of taking all of this aspirin and it not working and me walking around in a daze all the time, because my head hurt so bad. So, Dr. J said, first of all, that my nasal cavity was too small, and that was causing a lot of stuffiness, and not enough drainage. So, he wanted me to take a shot every 3 months, and take an allergy pill daily. He also said that I needed to be on a new headache control medicine, which I just started today. The headache control medicine has a wonderful side effect, which is a decrease in appetite. So, with this side effect, he wanted me off of diet coke, which I am addicted. AND I am proud to say today is my 3rd day without any! There are even some in the refrigerator at home, and I haven’t touched them. Diet Cherry 7up is awesome! He also wanted color on my plate, no carbs, or starches. Which I FAILED at today, I had a huge baked potato for lunch, but it was covered in color :) Anyway, let’s just pray that this medicine works, because I am tired of having headaches.

Oh yeah, and two funnies about Gracie:

1. I caught her biting her toenails in church-EEWW!!

2. She said she wanted a nose ring last night. She said, I want a sparkly thing here in my nose, and I said, Like a button to hold your nose onto your face, and she said “No, like an earring in my nose, all sparkly and pretty.” Her dad wasn’t haven’t, he proceeded to tell her, “As long as you live in this house, you will never have one of those.”

Yep, paying for my raising…

Post It Note Tuesday

2010-05-11T09:08:00.001-05:00

She has grown up so much!

2010-05-10T16:03:00.002-05:00

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Came across this the other day! Too cute not to share…

2010-05-10T15:58:00.002-05:00

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For my Mom…

2010-05-07T13:18:00.002-05:00

Since this weekend is Mother’s Day, I thought I would dedicate a post to my mom. Wow, have we been through some rough patches in our 31 years together. But, let me just tell you how so very thankful I am for you! I have a best friend in you, one that I can call anytime just to talk, or show up on a Saturday and go shopping at short notice. You have taught me right from wrong, taught me if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all, and always be the bigger person! You have taught me so many things in life, that I will be forever thankful! I love you mom!

5 Question Friday

2010-05-07T08:30:00.002-05:00

1. What is your worst memory of your siblings? Honestly, I do not have one. I have a ton of great memories though. My sister was older than my brother and I by a few years, 7 older than me and 11 older than Zack. So, she was gone a lot, but I still remember laying in her bed before her wedding day, talking about all kinds of things. That was so great, that she took time out to talk with me! Zack and I grew up together basically, we were always riding four wheelers, playing outside, or swimming. We were definitely water rats! Spent our whole summer in the pool, unless he had ball games, then we got in the pool afterwards!

2. What was YOUR naughtiest childhood memory? (Must be something YOU did, no pawning it off on someone else!) Oh my, there are so many. And I mean, when I was a teenager, I did so many bad things! I used to live in an apartment behind our house when I was 14, it was like 5 feet from our house, but it had it’s own entrance. Yes, my parents were crazy for letting me live out there, but I thought it was cool. I would sneak out the back window, but to sneak out, you had to jump down about 8 feet or so, climb a fence, get on top of outhouse, climb that roof and jump down another fence. It was hell getting back in. Well, I snuck out one night, and ripped my shirt and pants. I went and did my thing, keeping it clean folks! I snuck back in the house, and after struggling for about 1 hour to get back in, I get in the window and I was like “yes, I made it finally” No one has to know, I open the door to the bathroom, and there is my dad waiting on me. Yep, he had been there the whole time, and didn’t even help me climb back in the window. He sat there and laughed at me. I was so mad, and embarrassed. Needless to say, I was grounded and had to move back in the house. Well, the big house only had two bedrooms, so yep, you guessed it, I had to sleep on my brother’s floor for the next 6 months.

3. Where do you like to go to relax? Well, when I do relax it is usually sitting on the crocheting or making hair bows. But I sure do love to treat myself to a pedicure. But don’t you just hate it when you go get one, and they sit you next to the lady that won’t shut up or is on her cell phone all the time.

4. What was the last thing you won? I won two free tickets to Elmo Live, and yes we enjoyed it very much!

5. If you could be on a game show, which would you choose? 1 vs. 100, I love that show, and they replay it on the Game Show network. I am good a trivia, especially at Music trivia.

Look what I did last night

2010-05-07T08:08:00.002-05:00

They look so good!

Coupon Preview

2010-05-06T13:51:00.002-05:00

Not much in there this week, but hey, a coupon is a coupon, right?

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Flip Flops

2010-05-05T10:15:00.003-05:00

Well it is summer time, and I made “O So Cute” flip flops for a little girl, and I think they turned out pretty darn cute!

My Daughter is CRAZY!

2010-05-05T09:14:00.002-05:00

She thought this was a great look for her!

She was so proud of herself.

Post It Tuesdays…

2010-05-04T09:00:00.003-05:00

We are hooked…

2010-05-03T14:50:00.001-05:00

We are so hooked on this new fajita meat we got. It is absolutely delicious! It is called John Soules Beef Fajita meat.

I have been making quesadillas with it, but last night we had fajitas with it. Gracie eats it like any other steak, with sour cream. I would definitely try it if you haven’t yet.

Fishing!

2010-05-03T11:30:00.000-05:00

We took Gracie fishing for the first time yesterday. She was so excited! She could not wait for church to be over so we could go. We got everything ready, loaded up the truck, and headed out. We got to the pond, that a friend of Brian’s graciously let us use, and Brian started baiting the hook. He cast her line for her, and not 2 minutes, and she had a bite. It was awesome to see that look on her face. Within the next 20 minutes, she ended up catching 3 fish, and of course they were little perch, so we threw them back in. After catching her three fish, she was done. Her patience had worn out. So we packed it up and went home. Either way, it was still a great time!

March of Dimes Walk

2010-05-03T08:21:00.001-05:00

We had our March for Babies, March of Dimes walk on Saturday. I left the house with all of my needed items, stroller, umbrellas, snacks, water, coat for Gracie and a change of clothes for her “just in case.” When we got to the park, it started raining, and I kicked myself for not bringing a coat for myself. But we forged ahead. Walking one mile in the rain is not bad at all. Gracie didn’t even get wet, she laid down in the stroller and pulled her feet in under the umbrella, she was good. Me, on the other hand, couldn’t push that stroller for nothing with one hand. I had a hold of the umbrella with the other. I didn’t want to get wet. Just as we were fixing to make the turn at 1/2 mile, it quit raining, so we decided to walk the full 3 miles! It was great! We walked along, told funny stories and Gracie made a new friend in Stacy. After all was said and done, we had a great lunch and a great day!

Flashback Friday

2010-04-30T17:07:00.000-05:00

I have seen this on a few different blogs and I thought it was pretty cool. They take an old image and describe what is happening in the picture. It can be any image you want…it is your blog :)

I guess I was so tuckered out I didn’t even want to eat. I love this picture, it has such a sweet sense to it. Look, Mom is kissing me on my head, AWW!

Family Pictures

2010-04-30T09:59:00.002-05:00

So we had family pics taken on Wednesday, remember I told you about them, Michelle Jones? Well, here is some of her great work!

Of course, I don’t want to post the best ones, which I think they are all great, but some people might be getting these for gifts!

The Right Way for Cinnamon Toast

2010-04-30T09:03:00.002-05:00

I have been doing wrong all this time. I love Cinnamon Toast, I grew up on it, and now I have Gracie hooked. I have always, just smothered the bread with butter, and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar over it, threw it in the broiler for a few, and enjoyed. But according to the Pioneer Woman, I have been doing it wrong all along. Although, I would have to severely cut this recipe down, there is no way we could eat 16 slices of toast:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/04/the-right-way-and-the-wrong-way-to-make-cinnamon-toast/

5 Question Friday

2010-04-30T08:56:00.002-05:00

1. If you could, would you go back to high school? Not No, but H&%$ NO! I hated high school, come to think of it, I hated Junior High. I was a horrible teenager, and I was always grounded, but for things that I should have been grounded for! My best year was my senior year, I changed schools, and got my act together!
2. If a genie appeared and granted you two wishes, what would they be? (And, no saying "more wishes".) 1. To have all debt dissolved. 2. To have the house I have, but nothing in the world wrong with it, I want it all perfect.
3. What kids show do you secretly like? Wizards of Waverly Place, for some reason, I like the youngest kid on there, he is goofy.
4. What is your beverage of choice? Diet Coke
5. What is something that you would change about yourself (or are working to change in yourself)? Weight, but I need to try harder to change it.

OH, The Coupons…

2010-04-29T09:11:00.002-05:00

Check it out, Three coupon inserts are suppose to be in the paper on Sunday, don’t forget to get one!

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$0.50/2 Fiber One Chewy Bars, exp. 6-26-10
$0.50/1 Frigo Cheese Heads String Cheese, exp. 8-31-10
$1/2 Select General Mills Cereals, exp. 6-12-10
$1/1 Good Seasons Recipe Mix, exp. 7-2-10
$0.75/3 Hamburger Helper Skillet Meals, exp. 6-26-10
$0.75/1 Hormel Pepperoni Product, exp. 6-27-10
$1/1 Hormel Always Tender Product, exp. 6-27-10
$0.55/1 Hormel Bacon Topping, exp. 6-27-10
$0.55/1 Hormel Compleats Microwave Meal, exp. 6-27-10
$0.55/2 Hormel Premium Chicken Breast, exp. 6-27-10
$1/1 Icy Hot, Capzasin, Sportscreme or Flexall, exp. 7-31
$5/2 John Frieda Root Awakening Product, exp. 6-5-10
$0.55/1 Johnsonville Brats, exp. 10-10-10
$0.55/1 Johnsonville Smoked & Cooked Sausage, exp. 10-10
$1/1 Kleenex Hand Towels, exp. 6-27-10
$0.55/1 Kraft Dressing, exp. 6-19-10
$1/5 Lean Cuisine Product, exp. 8-1-10
$1/2 Lindt Bar, exp. 8-31-10
$1/2 Litehouse Product, exp. 8-31-10
$1/1 Lubriderm Moisturizer with Sunscreen, exp. 6-3-10
$1/1 Lubriderm Body Lotion, Cream or Ointment, exp. 7-3
$3/1 Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System, exp. 6-29-10
$2/1 MiraLax Product, exp. 6-30-10
$4/1 MiraLax Product, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Nestle Drumstick Lil Drums or Sundae Cones, exp. 7-4
$1/1 Nestle Nesquik, exp. 7-25-10
$1/2 Nestle Nesquik, exp. 7-25-10
$1/2 Nexcare Product, exp. 9-30-10
$1/2 O-Cel-O Scrub Sponges, exp. 6-30-10
$1/2 O-Cel-O Sponges, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Oxy Product, exp. 6-30-10
$1.50/1 Pert Plus 3-in-1 or Pert Plus for Men, exp. 6-30
$1/1 Pert Plus Item, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Pledge Fabric Sweeper for Pet Hair, exp. 6-27-10
$1/4 Purina Alpo Chop House Dog Food, exp. 6-21-10
$1/8 Purina Alpo Dog Food, exp. 6-21-10
$1/1 Purina Beggin Canadian Cuts or Dog Snack, exp. 8-8
$5/1 Purina Breeze Litter System, exp. 8-2-10
$1/1 Purina Busy Chewnola or Chew Treat, exp. 8-8
$1.50/1 Select Purina Products, exp. 5-29-10
$1 off Purina Friskies Canned Cat Food, exp. 8-2-10
$1/1 Purina Friskies Cat Food, exp. 8-2-10
$1/1 Purina Friskies Cat Treats, exp. 8-2-10
B1G1 Purina Friskies Selects Cat Food, exp. 8-2-10
FREE Purina Kitten Chow, exp. 9-1-10
$1/1 Purina Might Dog Variety Pack, exp. 6-21-10
B1G1 Purina Mighty Dog Canned Dog Food, exp. 6-21-10
$1/1 Purina Tidy Cats Cat Litter, exp. 8-2-10
$0.55/1 Shout Laundry Product, exp. 6-12-10
$1/1 Starbucks Doubleshot, exp. 7-31-10
$1/1 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink, exp. 7-31-10
$1/2 SunChips, Baked! or Rold Gold Snack, exp. 6-20-10
$1.50/1 Sure for Women or Men, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Sure Product, exp. 6-30-10
$5 Target GC wyb Scrubbing Bubbles Kit, exp. 5-25-10
$5 Target GC wyb Windex Outdoor Kit, exp. 5-25-10
$0.75/1 Crest 3D Whitening Rinse, exp. 6-30-10
$0.75/1 Oral-B 3D White Manual Toothbrush, exp. 6-30-10
$0.75/1 Select Total Cereals, exp. 6-12-10
$0.75/1 Wheaties Cereal, exp. 6-12-10
$0.50/1 White Castle Microwavable Burgers, exp. 7-31

RedPlum (RP 05/02/10)

$1/2 Aunt Jemima Mix or Syrup, exp. 9-30-10
$0.55/1 Ball Park Angus Product, exp. 6-6-10
$0.75/2 Ball Park Product, exp. 6-6-10
$1.50/1 Beano Meltaways or any Beano Item, exp. 8-31-10
$2 off Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing AND Creations, exp. 6-30
$2/1 Caltrate Product, exp. 8-1-10
$1/1 Caltrate Product, exp. 8-1-10
$1/1 Centrum Cardio, exp. 7-31-10
$1/1 Centrum Ultra, exp. 7-31-10
$3/1 Centrum Ultra, exp. 7-31-10
$1/2 Endust Product, exp. 6-13-10
$3/1 FiberChoice Fiber Supplement, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Finishing Touch Lumina Hair Remover, exp. 8-31
$1/1 Garnier Fructis Style Product, exp. 5-30-10
$2/1 Garnier Herbashine Color Creme w/Bamboo, exp. 5-30
$1/1 Garnier Nutriontiste Cleanser/Moisturizer, exp. 5-30
$1/1 Granier Fructis Hair Product, exp. 5-30-10
$1/2 Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunchmeat, exp. 5-30
$0.75/1 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowl, exp. 7-31-10
$0.75/1 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich, exp. 7-31-10
$1/2 Kellogg's Special K Cereal, exp. 6-13-10
$1/2 Kellogg's Special K Protein Product, exp. 6-27-10
$0.50/1 Luigi's Real Italian Ice, exp. 7-5-10
B2G1 M&M Chocolate Candies, exp. 5-30-10
$2 MIR Smirnoff Ice or Malt Mixed Drinks, exp. 5-31
$1/3 Mrs. T's Perogies, exp. 7-31-10
$7/1 Nicorette Mini Lozenge or Gum, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Nivea Body Lotion, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Nivea Lip Care, exp. 6-30-10
$10/1 OneTouch Ultra Meter, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 OneTouch Ultrasoft Lancets, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 People Magazine, exp. 6-6-10
$1/1 Iams Cat Food, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Iams Dog Food, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/2 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls, exp. 7-31-10
$1/1 Rhodes Warm-N-Serv Rolls, exp. 7-31-10
$1/1 Select Rimmel Lipcoulors or Mascaras, exp. 7-15-10
$1/1 Rimmel London Product, exp. 7-15-10
$1/$2 Sally Hansen La Cross Beauty Tool, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Sally Hansen Lip or Nail Treatment, exp. 6-30-10
$0.50/1 Sally Hansen Nail Color, exp. 6-30-10
$3/1 SlimShots Liquid Portion Control, exp. 7-31-10
$0.50/1 SuperPretzel Soft Pretzel Item, exp. 7-5-10
$1/1 The Goodlife Recipe Treats for Dogs, exp. 7-25-10
B1G1 Tic Tac Singles, exp. 7-31-10
$1/2 Turkey Hill Frozen Dessert, exp. 8-2-10
$4/1 Zyrtec Adult Product, exp. 7-2-10
$3/1 Zyrtec Children's Product, exp. 7-2-10

P&G (P&G 05/02/10)

$1/1 Downy Liquid or Sheets, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Downy Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Bounce Dryer Bar, exp. 5-31-10
$0.25/1 Bounce Dryer Sheets, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Tide Stain Release, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Tide Stain Release, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Tide Detergent, exp. 5-31-10
$0.35/1 Tide To Go Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Cascade Complete, exp. 5-31-10
$0.25/1 Cascade Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Cascade Rinse Aid, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Dawn PLUS, exp. 5-31-10
$0.25/1 Dawn Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal, exp. 5-31-10
$1/2 Mr. Clean Eraser, Liquids or Spray, exp. 5-31-10
$2/3 Mr. Clean Eraser, Liquids or Spray, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Swiffer Starter Kit, exp. 5-31-10
Get Swiffer Refills, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Febreze Fabirc Refresher, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Febreze Air Effects, exp. 5-31-10
$4/1 Febreze Noticeables Starter Kit, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Febreze Candle, exp. 5-31-10
$0.25/1 Bounty Towels or Napkins, exp. 5-31-10
$1.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 5-31-10
$2 off Pampers Diapers/Pants AND Wipes, exp. 5-31-10
$5/1 Align Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/1 Pepto Product, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Metamucil Product, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Metamucil Fiber Singles, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Prilosec OTC Product, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Prilosec OTC Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Nyquil, DayQuil or Sinex Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.55/1 Vicks Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Fixodent Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1.50/2 Fixodent Product, exp. 5-31-10
$0.50/1 Oral-B Stages or Zooth Toothbrush, exp. 5-31
$0.50/1 Oral-B Stages, Zooth or Kids Crest, exp. 5-31
$10/1 Select Crest Whitestrips, exp. 5-31-10
$5/1 Select Crest Whitestrips, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/1 Select Oral-B Toothbrushes, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 5-31-10
$0.75/1 Scope Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1/2 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 5-31
$0.25/1 Charmin Product, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Iams Premium Protection Cat Food, exp. 5-31-10
$3/1 Iams Premium Protection Dog Food, exp. 5-31-10
$1.50 off Iams Dog or Cat Food Cans, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Mach3, Sensor3, Venus or Daisy Razors, exp. 5-31
$3/1 Mach3, Venus, Sensor3 or Custom Plus3, exp. 5-31
$4/1 Gillette Mach3 Cartridge, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Fusion Razor, exp. 5-31-10
B1G1 Gillette Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10
FREE Gillette Body Wash wyb Deodorant, exp. 5-31
$4/2 Gillette Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Gillette Shaving Gel, exp. 5-31-10
FREE Old Spice Deodorant wyb Body Wash/Deodorant, exp. 6-30
FREE Old Spice Body Wash wyb Body Wash/Deodorant, exp. 6-30
FREE Old Spice Body Spray wyb Body Wash/Deodorant, exp. 6-30
$1/2 Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 6-30-10
$2/1 Select Secret Products, exp. 6-30
$0.50/1 Secret Product, exp. 6-30-10
$1/1 Always Infinity, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Always Pantiliners, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Tampax Pearl or Compak Pearl, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Always Pads or Cleansing Cloths, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Tampax Product, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Venus Kit, Embrace or Spa Breeze Razor, exp. 5-31
$2/1 Venus Cartridge, exp. 5-31-10
$0.55/1 Satin Care Shave Gel, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 5-31-10
$2.50/2 CoverGirl Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1/2 Pantene Product, exp. 5-31-10
$1/1 Pantene Styler, Hairspray or Treatment, exp. 5-31
$2/1 Nice 'n Easy Hair Color Product, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Natural Instincts Hair Color Product, exp. 5-31-10
$2/1 Select Olay Facial Cleanser/Moisturizer, exp. 5-31
$1/1 Olay Facial Moisturizer or Cleanser, exp. 5-31
$1/1 Select Olay Body Washes or Lotions, exp. 5-31-10

Parade Magazine (Parade 05/02/10)

$2/2 Glade Relaxing Moments Product, exp. 7-2-10
$10/1 Select Oral-B Toothbrushes, exp. 6-30-10

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