If a house falls on me...

I'll know why.

Yesterday, while running during P.E., Li was pushed by a boy. She fell, flipped, and slid...and he ran right over her, and kept going. Her knees are raw, her shin, ankle, shoulder and cheek are covered in road rash (yes, I know it's not an actual rash, Li, but it's what people call it) and she has a bump on her forehead.

While removing the old bandages, cleaning up the wounds as best I could, and applying neosporin and clean band-aids I had a few choice words for said little boy. I said he was a meany, and that he should've atleast stopped to see if she was okay. Even if it wasn't on purpose the least he could've done was mutter an "I'm sorry", right? I said he had no manners, and that he was a bully...things along those lines. She looked up at me and said "Titia, a house is going to fall on you now." Wha? A house is going to fall on me? Like a witch? Huh? "Because you said that stuff about that boy." I thought about this. Had I really said anything so terrible? There was sooooo much worse I could've said, that I held in and only thought. Then I realized that my thoughts could've potentially warranted a house drop or two so I looked back at her and said "As long as it doesn't land on you, I'm good."



If I'm going to be a wicked witch, I want to look like the Barbie version...

Quote...

The greatest thing in family life

is to take a hint when a hint is intended

-and not to take a hint

when a hint is not intended.

-Robert Frost

My first attempt...

at the CVS thingy...I don't know what it's called...I'm going to call it "CVS-ing".

Ok, this isn't a good comparison to many you'll find out there in blogland because let's face it: I'm new to this, and there was stuff not on sale I had to buy. Please keep that in mind. Overall I think it's a good effort. Not great, but better than what I would've spent normally for the same items.

Dawn Dishsoap Liquid on sale for .99 this week, with coupon from Sunday's paper for -.25 it cost me .74. Hooray. I picked the one that smells like apples. Not too shabby, huh?

Tide Liquid 32 loads on sale for $4.99 this week, with coupon from Sunday's paper for -1.00 it cost me $3.99. For Tide. Crazy, right? (I know this isn't my Mrs. Meyer's Lemon Verbena...but when times are tough you've gotta make due. I'll treat myself again soon.)

2 Colgate toothpastes - 1 max fresh (on sale $2.99) so I could use -1.00 coupon, and 1 regular ($2.79) so I could use -.75 coupon from Sunday's paper. Would've been $6.08, but I spent $4.03 for both when just the one max fresh is over 3 bucks normally.

This one is good!:
1 Gillette Fusion Razor (w/ 5 razor heads) on sale for $9.99. CVS gives you $5.00 worth of ECB (extra care bucks) when you buy this, so that's -$5.00. With my coupon for -$4.00 from Sunday's paper, I just paid .99. Wow.

1 Charmin Ultra 12 pack on sale for $6.99 - coupon for -$.25....hey I'll take it....

12 packs of Coke brand cans are on sale (which I would need to buy regardless) 4 for $13.00. CVS is giving you $3.00 worth of ECB's so I got 4 cases for 10 bucks. So each case cost me $2.50. I'll take it, too....

Pringles are on sale so I picked up two cans of Sour Cream & Onion for Li - .99 each

Snew needed loose leaf paper - 2 packs - 1.99 each.

I used my CVS coupons for $5 off $25, and $3 off 15. All that stuff at the end of your receipt is actually pretty nifty if you use'm it turns out.

So... what should've cost me $69.22 ended up costing me $34.91. That's $34.31 saved. Plus I walked out with $8.00 worth of ECB's for my next visit, and a coupon for $5 off $25 - so $13.00 in CVS money, lol. $34.91 less the $13.00 equals $21.91. I saved 63%. Yup.

Not as impressive as most, but dang good for us! :)

Josh said he likes my new second job, lol.

(Please check out my blog list for the blogs that are inspiring my new penny pinching ways!)

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Halloween!

Look who the mailman brought me today:

Beau Bunny by The Decorated House...

He traveled across Florida, and arrived at my home in Spring Hill safe and sound. He is absolutely beautiful in person. I purchased him through the NieNie Benefit Sale (last day is today!) after he was generously donated. Speaking of generous, Donna threw in the most adorable card:

Three Little Witches by The Decorated House...

Please visit her Etsy shop because her work is amazing. I wish I could capture how special they are. Please note that Donna's work is copyrighted and these images may not be reproduced. Please visit her website for details.

Now I need to find an appropriate frame for him. I'm looking for something magical because plain jane will just not do. Plan on him making an appearance in my Halloween Blog party entries :).

Donna, if you stop by, Thank You! They are amazing.

Seminole Sound Spectacular

Great job Eagles! Your show is beautiful, and you did your best out there.

Snew rockin' the bass clarinet...

I'm a proud momma.

I am just sitting here in awe of this home...

The wonderful Joni, of Cote de Texas, has posted the most beautiful post today. I know she does this all the time...just look through her beautiful blog...but WOW, what a fantastic peek at an amazing home & store. I am in love with the pavers around the pool:

Image borrowed from Cote de Texas - please click here to visit the post!

Any chance I could recreate this look with a tiny home, in a deed restricted neighborhood in Spring Hill, FL? Did I mention on a budget? A tight budget? Free??? LOL Seriously though, please go to Joni's blog and check out this amazing property. What a dream come true. I love the archways, I love the doors, the lanterns, the thought of running a store selling amazing items from my guest house. Inspirational.

Link:
http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2008/09/fabulous-flea.html

Okay, back to reality. Need to do a bit of picking up as Snew will be bringing back a friend for a sleepover after tonight's game.

Happy Dance!!!

I got it!!! Or should I say him. This was no easy task. I'm am still wiping sweat from my brow, and my fingers are cramping. Everything went FAST again. People rock. The talented people who donated rock hard. Well, I'd now like to present to you:

My very own Beau Bunny.

I call him Mr. Bunny Head for short.

donated by TheDecoratedHouse.Etsy.com

Got him at the NieNie Benefit Sale. It happens again tomorrow and Friday - check it out! Every little bit helps so don't hold back.