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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Showers of Blessings
Just wanted to share some blessings I've received from God this week. :)
On Tuesday I was in Walmart and saw an older lady from church there. She just came right up to me and handed me $25 and said she was trying to catch up on wedding gifts! With me not working, we don't have a lot of extra money to eat out or do "extra" things like that, so it's always nice to receive a gift like that.
Then, a little background for this next one. With summertime, comes lots of swimming and playing in water, and our hotel in Boston this weekend has a pool, which we are hoping to have some fun in. I have a couple of bathing suits for Bailey but I think they are both a little small for her. I could have (and was planning to do so) gone and looked in Zoe's old tubs of clothes and just found a suit or two in the next size up. But tonight at church my friend Kimberly, who has a little girl who is about 4 months older than Bailey, brought me a bag full of swimsuits! I haven't tried them on her yet, but I am certain at least a couple of them will fit.
In both of these instances, I told them what a blessing from God these things were. I just love how God is watching out for us, cares about the little things, and chooses to brighten our days with these blessings!
On Tuesday I was in Walmart and saw an older lady from church there. She just came right up to me and handed me $25 and said she was trying to catch up on wedding gifts! With me not working, we don't have a lot of extra money to eat out or do "extra" things like that, so it's always nice to receive a gift like that.
Then, a little background for this next one. With summertime, comes lots of swimming and playing in water, and our hotel in Boston this weekend has a pool, which we are hoping to have some fun in. I have a couple of bathing suits for Bailey but I think they are both a little small for her. I could have (and was planning to do so) gone and looked in Zoe's old tubs of clothes and just found a suit or two in the next size up. But tonight at church my friend Kimberly, who has a little girl who is about 4 months older than Bailey, brought me a bag full of swimsuits! I haven't tried them on her yet, but I am certain at least a couple of them will fit.
In both of these instances, I told them what a blessing from God these things were. I just love how God is watching out for us, cares about the little things, and chooses to brighten our days with these blessings!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Harry Connick Jr. American Idol
Harry Connick Jr. on American Idol? Yes, please. I am definitely a fan of his. Let's see if the contestants measure up...
Aaron Kelly, "Fly Me To The Moon" - I thought it started out a little rocky. I like his "Sinatra" look tonight. The longer he's around the more he grows on me, I think. He really is a good singer, but I'm still not crazy about him. I don't know if it's his personality or his look, or what it is but something doesn't just click with him for me. He did a decent job though.
Casey James, "Blue Skies" - I'm afriad Casey may be in trouble this week. This style just doesn't fit him, and it seemed a little awkward and corny at times to me. I am pretty sure I heard some bad notes in there as well. I don't know why they don't change these songs up to fit their own styles... maybe they are not supposed to do that this week?? Anyways, it was not good.
Crystal Bowersox, "Summer Wind" - She looked beautiful and that girl can sing. She is very versatile and did a great job with something that was not necessarily "her". Really nice.
Michael Lynche, "The Way You Look Tonight" - I just need to say here that I really don't like it when they pick a singer and try to make everyone fit in that mold. I mean, I guess it does help show who is the best singer and can handle anything, but I'm not a fan of it. I like it when it's more open-ended for song choice. With that said, Michael was aweseome! He was really into it, and the vocals were perfect. Loved it.
Lee Dewyze, "That's Life" - I think this was a good song choice for him. I'm not really familiar with a lot of Sinatra songs, but I think it suited him really well. He seemed really comfortable with it. I loved the "puppet, pauper, etc." part. I'm liking Lee more and more every week as well, and am definitely a fan of his now. He did an awesome job with this song and I LOVED it. And by the way, last week, remember when I said I would buy his version of "Still the One"? Well, I did. :) It is on my ipod now!
Best of the night: Lee
Worst of the night: Casey
Should go home: Aaron
Will go home: Casey
Aaron Kelly, "Fly Me To The Moon" - I thought it started out a little rocky. I like his "Sinatra" look tonight. The longer he's around the more he grows on me, I think. He really is a good singer, but I'm still not crazy about him. I don't know if it's his personality or his look, or what it is but something doesn't just click with him for me. He did a decent job though.
Casey James, "Blue Skies" - I'm afriad Casey may be in trouble this week. This style just doesn't fit him, and it seemed a little awkward and corny at times to me. I am pretty sure I heard some bad notes in there as well. I don't know why they don't change these songs up to fit their own styles... maybe they are not supposed to do that this week?? Anyways, it was not good.
Crystal Bowersox, "Summer Wind" - She looked beautiful and that girl can sing. She is very versatile and did a great job with something that was not necessarily "her". Really nice.
Michael Lynche, "The Way You Look Tonight" - I just need to say here that I really don't like it when they pick a singer and try to make everyone fit in that mold. I mean, I guess it does help show who is the best singer and can handle anything, but I'm not a fan of it. I like it when it's more open-ended for song choice. With that said, Michael was aweseome! He was really into it, and the vocals were perfect. Loved it.
Lee Dewyze, "That's Life" - I think this was a good song choice for him. I'm not really familiar with a lot of Sinatra songs, but I think it suited him really well. He seemed really comfortable with it. I loved the "puppet, pauper, etc." part. I'm liking Lee more and more every week as well, and am definitely a fan of his now. He did an awesome job with this song and I LOVED it. And by the way, last week, remember when I said I would buy his version of "Still the One"? Well, I did. :) It is on my ipod now!
Best of the night: Lee
Worst of the night: Casey
Should go home: Aaron
Will go home: Casey
Monday, May 3, 2010
Harris Teeter Triples... Best Trip Ever
Well, I feel like I have "arrived" at the pinacle of couponing... haha. Not that I am the best, because that is not the case by ANY means. More so, that I have arrived at my best shopping trip EVER.
Here's what I got....
Here's what I got....
8 Betty Crocker Warm Delights
2 Puffs Plus Lotion
1 bag Armour Meatballs
1 pint International Delight Creamer
1 bag Mission Tortillas
4 bags Sargento Cheese
8 packs Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
My total before coupons and sales was about $65.
My total out-of-pocket: $0.00, nothing, nada-- plus $1.47 overage
Yeah, they paid ME to shop. Can you believe that? It doesn't even seem right!
Meal Plan Monday
Keepin' it pretty simple this week. I'm trying to buy as little from the store as possible for the week, just to keep our grocery budget down. I have pretty much everything I need besides bread and milk. Friday, we are on our way to Boston for the weekend!!
Monday
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Tuesday
Hot Dogs
Tater Tots
Wednesday
Smothered Chicken
Thursday
Hamburger Helper
Friday
HEADED TO BOSTON!!!
Monday
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Tuesday
Hot Dogs
Tater Tots
Wednesday
Smothered Chicken
Thursday
Hamburger Helper
Friday
HEADED TO BOSTON!!!
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