Publix trip 06/29

I have a billion things to do, but I still wanted to try and make it to Publix since we needed bananas and strawberries (the boys favorites for the moment) and I had a some coupons I wanted to use. I ended up doing WAY better than I thought I was gonna do. Normally I content with 50% savings, but I out did myself today...with a savings of 67%!! Everything I bought I had a coupon for...although few were better than others...for instance, the Nature Valley bars were on sale 2/$4 and I had 75 cent off of two. Normally I wouldn't even bother, but hubby really likes those, so I figured what the heck, I'll splurge =) Then I went to the deli and they had a deal going on that was buy a pound of turkey meat and get a 1/4 lb of cheese for free, plus Food Lion had a coupon for $3 off a $10 deli purchase. Food Lion also had a $2 off produce coupon (I love this one!!) that I have used a couple of times since I can't seem to keep enough in the house.

Realizations

I just spent the last hour and half in the backyard with the boys and it may me think about how fortunate we are. I am able to stay home and spend all the time that I want with my wonderful boys and we are all healthy and happy (aside from the occasional temper tantrum from one of them). While I may complain sometimes, yes, it really sucks that we rarely see daddy, I do know how lucky I am and I think I am gonna try harder to appreciate at least one thing everyday and not get so caught up with 'life'.

Starting Off

So, here I sit in front of the keyboard, trying to figure out what to say. I feel like I have been keeping a lot in lately and thinking that maybe if I have a way to get it all out that it might be better. I have been having a pretty rough year and have been trying to keep a happy face on for everyone around me, including my boys. I love do anything crafty and have recently become addicted to coupons...I know, a weird addiction, but it is so neat to be able to go into the grocery store and only spend half of what I should have. Now, if I could only get into the habit of cooking everyday. This past week I have made a effort to be a better wife and mommy, with working harder to keep the house clean and getting everyone healthy meals.