Last Camping Trip of the Year...

With our little walker...

We went camoing at 1000 springs... and had alot of relaxing fun!

running from daddy

Deon and Nikka & Chloe

Great Views!

Across the water they were having a festival. so we went over, and walked around. Marek got to pet a baby cow. :)

Marek on the bus ride over...

Cow..

So Handsome

We had a great time and cant wait for next camping season!

Marek's Favorite Toy...

DADDY'S pHONE!!

Boy Just Wanna Have Fun

THis is Marek and His Fun Lakeson I watched him and his sister a few weeks ago and Marek had a Blast playing with Him! It was too cute watching them together!

Coupon deals of the week..

So I have been coupon shopping on and off all day... some could say I am CrazY!!But I Ithink I am just a Deal FindER!! :) lol! So I went to Smiths and Albertsons! Here are the deals Below!!Tara

Smiths:trans 2

Pillsbury Cookies 2.50/ saved 1.49
Pillsbury cookie 2.50/saved 1.49
pillsbury cookie 2.50/saved 1.49
Pillsbury cookie 2.50/saved 1.49
pillsbury cookie 2.50/saved 1.49
pillsbury cookie 2.50/ saved 1.49
Extra Gum .88 cents/ saved .31

Then I had a Catalina for $3 off - from the below pillsbury cookie transaction... if u purchase 4.. get a $1 cat, 5 get $2 cat and 6 get a $3 cat.. so I got 6...:) on the previous transaction and used it with this one and then got another $3 cat to use again.. I did about 5 transcations that day... LOL.. U will see..
Any how...

I used to pay:
$3 catalina from pillbury
$1 manufact. coupon
$1 Manufact. coupon
$1 Manufact. coupon

So the total was... $10.83 60% savings and got another $3 catalina

Trans 1

Cambells Soup 1.oo each..I bought 10
pillsbury cookies 2.50 each .. i bought 6
kraft Chesse shredded and block 1.99.. i bought 10

Now.. Coupons and savings..
$5.. kraft Chesse coupon( Save $5 on 5)
$5.. kraft cheese coupon (save $5 on 5)
$1 man. Coupon
$1 man. Coupon
$1 man coupon
$1 man coupon
$1 man coupon
$1 man coupon
$1 man coupon
$1 man coupon

Total: $34.91 63% savings.. and got a $3 catalina- used on above purchase

Trans 3

Albertsons:
I Got 6 libbys veggies .39 cents each
10 sobe life waters 50 cents each when u buy 10
10 powerades 50 cents each when u buy 10

I had a Catalina from last week that I used
so..
-$3.00 cat
-$1.00 libby veggies (for 3)
-$1.00 libby veggies (for 3)

Total was $8.08 I saved $34.80 :)
Also bought on another purchase 3 more cans of veggies the total was...$0.24 cents!!

Then Later in the day I was still still so exicted about my savings that I had to go back so.. I did.. Sorry no pictures... but I got the best deal that I have ever got in my coupon shopping I believe... it was an 83 % savings!!! So exciting!! anyway heres my other purchases..

Smiths:
20 cans of campbells Chucky soup $1. each/ $20.00
pillsbury cinnimon rolls(4) 1.67 each/6.68
Pillsbury cresent rolls (2) 1.67/3.34

Savings:
-ecoupon .40 for cinnmon roll
-ecoupon .50 for cresent roll
-$3 pillsbury coup from prevouis transaction
-$2 Man coupon
-$1 Man coupon
-$2 man coupon
-1.50 man coupon
-1.50 man coupon
-.50 man coupon
-.50 man coupon
-1.00 man coupon
-1.00 man coupon
-1.00 man coupon
-1.00 man coupon
total: $14.91 83% savings!!

Smiths:

pillsbury cookies (6)2.50/15

coupons:

-3.00 pillsbury coupon from previous transaction

-1.00 man coupon

-1.00 man coup

-1.00 man coup

Total: 9.90 62% savings

Others:

at smiths:

i DID another purchase for 16.06 got 6 pillsbury items , the other I also got 6 pillsbury items and only spent 6.88. it all just depends on the coupons that u have :)

Also went back to Albertsons.. we wanted more powerade and sobe and so did Deon's mom... we got 40 powerades for her and 20 sobe for us plus a thing of dog food and the total was only 55.11 we saved..$95.20... so crazy.. If u have any of the coupons that I used u should go! or go on to cambells and print for the soup ones or to boxtops for the pillsbury ones and dont forget to push the back button so that u can print them twice! :) happy Shopping!!

Tara

Laundry Room Remodel!!

So.. I have been wanting to do something differant with my laundry room with a really long time, and I finally did it! It was a lot of hard work , took me 2 weeks, I mostly only worked on it while Marek was taking Naps. :) I mostly hung up beadboard and a shelf and put the washer and dryer on the pedestals. I still want to do some decorating, but havent found what I am looking for Yet... and I must say that the Photos do not do it justice! and I am so very proud of myself, I am glad that I can say that I can do it! Deon did help a little, cutting a few boards for me! Thanks Hunny! I love u! Enjoy!! I will post more pics when I am completely finished! ;) Tara

Weight lost...

Can u believe this that when I gave birth to Marek I weight 249 lbs??? yes that is right! Before I got pregnant I think I was around 170 and was fitting into size 11. Well... I finally got to pack all of my pregnancy clothing away. & Today I went to the doctors and I weighted in at....196... Oh Ya!! So that means in a year I have lost ... 53 pounds!! I still have some work to do but it is so nice! Now I am starting to work on toning up! Going to start back up on P90x next week! I still have pounds to lose also.. My goal is to be fit and tirm by March! I have one my best friends weddings that I am in, and it is my 26th birthday!! So Let see... It is almost Oct now, so If I want to keep on this track nd reach my goal of being 160lbs by then I need to lose 6lbs a Month! Which I think is very possible~! Wow.. I just added up my weight gained from pregnancy...79lbs! Thats insane! Above is a photo that was taken about a month after I had Marek and then the other picture was taken on Marek's birthday! Enjoy!! LOl and I will keep U updated!

Albertson coupon shopping

Well , I also this weekend went shopping at Albersons because we got Doulblers in the Newspaper! I Love when that happens. I only got to do it twice because Marek was getting tried! but here u go...

1st transaction:
( let me just say a head of time that I could have saved even more but all of the tyson chicken nuggets were already gone so i bought other tyson chicken products that made my total higher, but still great when I needed some more)

Tyson chicken 7.99
was 9.99 Preferred savings 2.00
Tyson Chicken 7.99
was 9.99 Preferred savings 2.00
Tyson Chicken 7.99
was 9.99 Preferred savings 2.00

-1.00 manuc. coup
-1.00 manuc. coup
-1.00 manuc. coup
-1.00 doubler
-1.00 doubler
-1.00 doubler
Total = 19.23
total savings was 12.00
and i got a catalina for $4 so u could say my total was actually 15.13...:)

transction #2

Snapple .79
bisqucik 1.00
was 1.99 preferred savings .99
bisquick 1.00
was 1.99 preferred savings .99
whole milk 2.19
whole milk 2.19
skim milk 2.39
pillsbury french loaf 2.00
was 2.99 preferred savings .99
pillsbury french loaf 2.00
was 2.99 preferred savings .99
-.40 man coupon for the pillsbury french loaf
go gurt 2.00
was 3.45 pc savings 1.45
go gurt 2.00
was 3.45 pc savings 1.45
-.75 man coupon for go gurt
pillsbury cookies 2.50
was 3.69 pc savings 1.19
pillsbury cookies 2.50
was 3.69 pc savings 1.19
-1.00 man coupon for cookies
pillsbury cookies 2.50
was 3.69 pc savings 1.19
pillsbury cookies 2.50
was 3.69 pc savings 1.19
-1.00 manufa. coupon

-5.00 gm savings for buying 10
-4.00 ( my catalina from transaction #1)
-1.00 doubler
-1.00 doubler
-.75 doubler

total $13.86
Savings 26.52

and I bought 14 items so that was only .99 cents an item!! :)

Smiths Caselot Sale

I know it has been a while since I have posted anything about couponing, But Yes I have still been going, I try to go on Sunday night or Monday mornings the places can range depending on the sales, usually it is albertsons and walgreens and sometimes target and Yes I have go to all those stores in one night getting home at like midnight! :) and then Wednesday mornings if the sale is good at smiths or albertsons I try to me and Marek ready and we head out to catch a deal! Lol, I know its Crazy. But then again U should see our food storage. :) Anyhow, Last week we spent more than we usually would but Smith's was having a CaseLot Sale and we stocked up! ( If u want to go, It the sale is still on until September 21, so go check it out) Here are the things we got:
On our first transaction:
2 cases of Hormel Chili 21.36
(Saved 12.48)
1 case brownie mixes 10.80
(saved 20.28)
2 cases of cream of mushroom soup 27.98
(saved 20.02)
2 cases of apple juice( 8 in each) 15.84
(saved 32.00)
10 big K 12 pk sodas (1.30 each)
Our total was $101.74
Savings $91.68 thats 48% savings!! without coupons:)

transaction #2:
2 cases appple juice ( 8 in each) 15.84
(saaved32.00)
1 case Ramen Noodles 3.00
(saved .98)
1 case canned Tomatoes 11.99
(saved 3.85)
1 case lite Pears 18.96
(saved 7.20)
1 case fruit crocktail 18.96
(saved 7.20)
1 case bummble bee tuna (48 cans) 20.99
(saved 15.01)
1 case Hunts tomatoe sauce 8.99
( saved 3.12)
1 case canned chicken 22.59
(saved 22.89)
1 case chicken broth 10.56
(saved 6.00)
2 cases canned libby's veggies 3.96
( saved 25.44)
Our total was : $153.28
Savings $130.16 thats 47% savings!!

Our 3rd transaction is small:
2 cases of Libby's canned Veggies 7.96
(savings is 25.44)
total was : $ 8.40
Savings $25.44 thats 76% savings!

We did some great savings! and have re stocked our food storage!! :)

Time Flies...

When Marek was Born he weighted 7lb9oz and was 21 inches long... well alot has changed since then, We took him in for his 1 year appt the first week in september and this is what he weighted..

Yes thats right 22lbs13oz and he was 30 and 3/4 inches long. I actually thougth he weighted a lot more. he is a skinny Man, But it is because he is so long. He is not yet full on walking, but will sometimes sidestep or take a step or two but then sit down. He is eating a lot of really wonderful food, he loves food. He started saying " Happy" around our trip to utah, which it is just so cute when he says it. He also waves to us now and loves to clap all the time and also lately I have been catching him dancing, it is so cute. He is such happy, easy going baby. And he is really in such a fun stage right now. He got a really cool train for his birthday from his memah steffens , and he uses that thing to get all over the house. and he is Fast too. He is a lot active if that is possible. He also talks a lot, but we dont understand all of it. We love to just sit and watch him, he is learning and exploring so much ! it is fantastic! We can't Wait to see what he is going to do Next :)

Happy Happy ...

We made our way down to utah for laabor day weekend, it was so nice to see our families. Everytime we live to go home, we talk about wishing that we lived closer to everyone. One day we may just have to move ot utah again, even though we dont really like it there. I guess time will tell. Anyhow, while we were down we did a little family party of Marek at my Mom's and also on that same day Desiree was able to take some family pics for my mom's side. It is always Nuts when we get those done. But I cant wait to see the end result. :) Thanks Desiree. And Also I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful gifts and cards that we recieved they are all very much loved!

Waiting to sing Happy Birthday

Cousin Dru helped to blow out his candle :)

tasting his cake, he still doesnt know what to do with his cake, lol, maybe next year!

Playing ....

Isnt He a Big Boy? I love him!

Opening Gifts

telephone..need I say more what kid doesnt like a phone?

Having Fun at Nana's

He doesnt get to do stairs at our house and so while he was at Nana's that is all he wanted to do was go up and down the stairs, and I must say he is pretty good for not having much experience. :)

Who cant love that Face?

helping Nana clean out a Melon