I love my sisters...

My favorite photographer is my daughter(in-law)Krystal who owns Urban Fields Photography. (Sorry to everyone else I know who does photography as well!) She took this great picture of my sisters and I a couple of weeks ago.

My Favorite Websites for Savings!

Okay, I decided to share my list of the best couponing and sample sites that I have found. I hope they are helpful to you too!

www.southernsavers.com (The best!!!)
www.freebies4mom.com
www.clevercouponing.com
www.freestufftimes.com (My favorite for freebies)
www.freecycle.org (for getting rid of stuff free, and getting stuff free – kind of a free stuff craigslist)
http://instoresnow.walmart.com (good samples)
www.mysavings.com
http://dailysavings.allyou.com
www.silverjewelry.com (you just pay shipping and handling)
www.cafemom.com
www.rightathome.com (S.C. Johnson site)
www.moneysavingmom.com (LOVE the layout!)
www.commonsensewithmoney.com
www.thefrugalgirls.com
www.coupongeek.com
www.simpleanddelicious.com
www.dealseekingmom.com
www.consumerqueen.com
www.coupontom.com
www.afullcup.com
www.allyou.com (Great woman’s mag with lots of coupons – check Southernsavers.com for good subscription rates.)
www.redplum.com
www.smartsource.com
www.coupons.com

My Favorite Chickens

Okay I know we aren't supposed to have favorites but these are my favorite two girls - Ruth and Ruby. Aren't they cute?

Rainy Day Prettys...

Just a few photos from my beautiful flowers....

Triple Coupons 4/28 - GOOD DAY!!

I was at the local HT at 6:30 this morning. Yes, I am that motivated! Armed with my list from Southersavers.com, I purchased $49.57 in groceries. My debit card charge? $5.81!!

Here is my what I bought:
3.4 lb. bag of Dixie Sugar
Oscar Meyer Bacon
2 packages of Ortega Taco Seasoning
Ban Deodorant
Mazaretti Balsamic Dressing
French's Mustard
French's Spicy Mustard
2 bottles of Coffee Mate Belgian Chocolate
Swanson's Chicken Stock
2 bottles of Red Hot Sauce
McCormick Black Pepper
Old El Paso Green Chilies
2 packages of Mahatma Rice Mix
1 package of Mahatma Rice
2 boxes of Mentos Gum
1 tube of Crescent Rolls

Happy Birthday Grandma!

My grandmother would have been 114 today. I wish she had met my husband. I wish she had seen my kids all grown up. I wish I had listened to her more when she talked about her life.

Happy Birthday Annie Burns Love.

April's Musings

When I started this blog I hoped that it might serve as a recorded history for my children and grandchildren one day. Arrogant of me I know, but I grow sadder as senior family members lose their memories or pass away. I also wanted to just record the sweet and good memories to smile on when times get a little rough. So....

This weekend the grandchildren, Lorelei and Zak were at our house while their sweet, talented Mom did some photo shoots. Favorite moments:

Krystal: Lorelei, don't have a conniption.
Lorelei: [Frustrated and obviously confused] Yes! No! Yes! I am having a condition mommy!

It really was hilarious. Ok, you had to be there.

We have a screened in porch which is great this time of year. I sometimes spread a large quilt on the floor out there and the children bring their toys to play on it. It was late in the day on Saturday and Zak was a little sleepy. He was playing with some plastic animals, especially the tiger. He laid down on the quilt with his little butt in the air like toddlers are prone to do and said, "Meme, tiger is sleepy". He laid the tiger right next to his little face as he fought sleep for a few minutes. I love that little guy.

I love my family :)