Not Me Monday

Taking the lead from MckMama of My Charming Kids, this is my first "Not Me Monday" post. It's meant to be a cute spin on funny or embarrassing things that you may have done but don't really want to own up to. So hear goes:

I've been fighting a head cold all week long and medicating myself to get through the days. This is true. But I most certainly did not take a drug induced nap while my two precious boys watched a video marathon! And I did not wake up to find my oldest had wet his pants and my youngest had poop in his diaper for who knows how long! Not me!

I had a wonderful time helping AJ with his valentines for school and I made a special homemade treat for his class party. This is true. But I would never take candy from a child, especially if it were an ENORMOUS chocolate bar to melt and drizzle over strawberries and eat it myself! No, not me! Who gives a preschooler a KING SIZE chocolate bar anyway????

On Valentines Day, a day that is supposed to be romantic and spent with those you love, I did not stay in bed all afternoon napping in my sweatpants and surrounded by Kleenex. Not me! (Thanks, Honey, for keeping the boys quietly entertained so I could get some much needed rest.)

And since I wasn't feeling well and barely able to keep up with the basic needs of our family, I wasn't a bad daughter and granddaughter by not having the boys make Valentines for their grandparents. My apologies Grandparents and Great-Grandparents! We will make up for that one! We love you!

I guess the worst one of all is that I'm not ready to celebrate OUR birthday tomorrow because I did not wait until the weekend to get my twin sister a birthday card. And because it didn't occur to me that this "Not Me Monday" is a federal holiday, she won't receive her gift from me until days after OUR special day! You won't hold it against me. Will you Sis??? Love You!

So that's my week. I am feeling better and starting to get caught up on things I let go this last week. If you have any "Not Me" moments, please feel free to leave them in the comment section. Have a good week!

Drugstore Deals

I'm new to the drugstore coupon game, but I got some great deals today and thought I would share. In case you didn't know about Walgreens and the EasySaver rebate program, Register Rewards, and store coupon & manufacturer coupon stacking policy, I'm here to tell you that you can save a bundle with a little research & coupon clipping. Today I purchased the following:

2 rolls Bounty Basic Paper Towels for $.64 each
12 rolls Scott's TP for $5.99
5 Assorted Cleaning Products for $.50 each (after rebate)
2 cans Progresso Soup for $.15 each
2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal for $1.50 each (after rebate)
Walgreens brand contact lens solution (free after rebate)
Revlon Lip Gloss (free after rebate)
Gillette Fusion razor (free after coupons & RR)
2 Sunday papers

I bought $61 worth of products and spent only $15.14 out of pocket after my coupons and gift card (from a prescription transfer). Then I'll turn in rebates totaling $17, so my trip today will end up totally free! I'm pretty excited about that! Let me know if this sparks an interest for you.

My New Love

I have a new love in my life. My sweetie J hasn't been totally replaced, but he definitely has competition! My new love is a machine. Now don't think I'm being dirty!!! My new love is actually the opposite of all things dirty.

This is my new love. Super capacity, high efficiency, front loading washer & dryer. I did four mega-loads of laundry today in 4.5 hours! I tell you, I'm in LOVE!!!

Now I understand why Shelly said her set "changed her life" and why Leanne has been seen hugging hers!


The boys had a blast playing in one of the boxes. They turned it into their new house complete with windows. Still a little decorating left to do, but they have colored all over it.