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"Take me down to the little white city....."  That's SJ's version of Paradise City by Guns & Roses.

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I'm behind on my list!  Somehow I got SO busy I didn't post for two weeks.  Well, here I go again... 27.  I'm so thankful that SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE SUMMER.  If this list is still going in August, you will see an opposite post where I'm thankful that school is about to begin....but for NOW this is it! 28.  FRIENDSHIP - I won't name them here, but you know who you are!  You are the ladies who

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Do I enjoy being "talked awake" early this morning by the world's most talkative child?  Do I enjoy hauling my cookies across town to watch my 90 year old grandmother slave away in the kitchen making lunch for the family?  Not especially.  But I'm reminded on this auspicious dawn of a day devoted to moms how very fortunate I am to have these people - sometimes inconvenient people - in my life. I

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It's Mother's Day weekend so you can easily guess what is high on my gratitude chart!  Today, it's simply MOTHERHOOD (#16).  If you know me well, or have followed my blog for a while, then you know that becoming a mother was no small feat for me.  I married the Mr. Wonderful when I was 34 and we struggled with infertility for years before deciding that adoption was right for us....and then the

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6.  Hearing - I LOVE music and would be sad if I could never hear the voices of those I love.  This morning I was regaled from my porch with a symphony from the birds. 7.  Roomba - That's right.  I'm thankful for a vacuum cleaner.  Actually, I am only thankful for this vacuum cleaner that works withOUT me! 8.  Dishwasher - Again, I am not thankful for chores, but for appliances that do them for

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Prayers tonight :: "God, help Nana to have a good birthday in Heaven with a party and cake and everything."

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My sweet friend Traci posted a comment on facebook today challenging us to name 1,000 things for which we are thankful.  Rather than journaling at midnight all alone, I've decided to focus my blog on this and see where it goes. Day One ~ I am thankful for (in NO particular order!): 1.  My husband - JB is thoughtful and generous and good-natured.  He's honest and dependable and responsible.  He

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As you probably know, we are in the process of adopting another child and Sophie has taken the liberty of choosing her sister's name. Thank Heaven she actually picks pretty names - last month was Miriam Elizabeth; today it's Liz Ann. One time she did pick "Namo" pronounced with a long A...as in "Bingo was his NA-MO." I nixed that one.Anyway, today she brought up names again and we were

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Suck up. Not "suck it up". Suck up.At my age (over 40, oh nosy one) and as the parent of a six year old "suck up" is something I thought was a LONG way behind me and a LONG way ahead for my daughter, but alas, the fine art of cozying, cottoning, fawning and (my personal favorite) bootlicking is alive and well in the "Let's act like we're in middle school even though we've got crow's feet"

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What do football & organizing totes have in common? Not a thing until NOW! Go to my Thirty-One Gifts facebook page and predict the Superbowl winner and total score. If you guess correctly, you can choose any one item for 20% off. If your item is more than $31, then you can use the February Customer Special and take 31% off a second item!

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Hello blog. I've missed you. It's been a busy week (OK, it's been nearly a YEAR). Let me start by saying that I am so excited to be working from home as a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts. It's a great way to earn money while making my own hours and allows me the freedom to stay at home with my daughter. My website is http://www.mythirtyone.com/favoritethings because, well, these ARE a few of

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"...please help Violet not to blow up like a blueberry. Please Jesus."Can you tell we've watched Willy Wonka 7 times in the last five days??

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On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me --2 soy lattes, and a cat climbing in the Christmas tree.

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In case you are interested in freebies, take a look at http://www.dealblabs.com/. Great online coupons and coupon codes FYI.

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On the 1st day of Christmas, my true love gave to me....a new kitten that climbs the Christmas tree.....

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I just prepared my daughter's breakfast. Chocolate milk and a frozen waffle. Let me rephrase that: chocolate milk and a waffle right out of the freezer STILL frozen. I am taking a moment to think of her other favorites and am realizing that this child has a real affinity for cold foods. She doesn't just like for her cooked food to cool off. What the child loves is frozen foods right out of the

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Yet another moment of sweetness from my darling daughter...As she was jamming on my 80s playlist, I overheard the following: - "Love sticks. Yeah. Yeah." (aka "Love Stinks" by the J. Geils Band) - "the deep police are a coming for me." (aka "Dream Police" by Cheap Trick)

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I shall start by acknowledging that "Pride is Folly." Yep, I know it to be true today. I generally pride myself on my ability to do multiple tasks simultaneously. I consider myself to be quite efficient this way, and, frankly, I secretly suspect that single-taskers aren't quite as smart as I am. There, I said it. Don't be angry my beloved family of single-taskers. I reluctantly admire your

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You probably already know that my sweet girl is VERY opinionated when it comes to her clothing. She refuses to wear pants without pockets, long sleeves, turtlenecks, and anything with a "ruffle" (the little "gathers" on sleeves). Shopping with her is about as fun as a root canal, and she's only four! Nonetheless, I had a wonderful experience buying school clothes this year. I took the latest

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I just LOVE this definition of "deface" from urbandictionary.com: To remove a 'friendship' from facebook due to having either accidentily [sic] adding him/her as a friend or actually adding them and reconsidering later. "Yeah, there was this guy in my network who added me. I thought he looked ok, but his updates were really cramping my news feed, so I had to deface him.""I went on a date with a

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No, I didn't get a new tattoo, shave my head or attack the paparazzi with an umbrella a la Britney Spears. What I did do was to unintentionally offend and hurt someone I care for very much. A couple of weeks ago, I posted a link on my facebook profile to http://www.silencingchristians.com/. This is a one hour movie created by the American Family Association discussing the homosexual political

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I've been praying for quite a while, and I'm confident that God always answers my prayers. Sometimes, I "get what I want." Other times, He says "No" or "Wait." These are not my preferred answers, but it happens as often as not. Yesterday, we had spent the morning at the garden. Tomatoes were staked; weeds pulled, rows hoed, and seeds planted. As we were leaving, I told Sophie that we needed

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Check out the links for $10 Bloom coupon and $5 Whole Foods coupon at Southern Savers. Publix at Thornblade will honor these coupons!

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Yet another Sophism:"Hankersniff" - HankerchiefAlso, the child thinks that Jesus has a last name. When she prays, she calls Him "Jesus Price" rather than "Jesus Christ."

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A few "Sophisms"to make you smile:"Glitterbox" - Where the cat poops...as in "It stinks in here. Skittles must've just used the "glitterbox.""Dude" - A form of the verb "DO"...as in "Mama, I "dude" it by my own.""Chickalay" - The restaurant "Chic-Fil-A.""Bleed" - Noun form of an injury necessitating a band-aid...as in "I've got a "bleed."My brain is mushy today since I've already forgotten to

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Kudos to Nancy Campbell who has penned a fabulous "Poem to Encourage Mothers." I couldn't have said it better myself, so I won't even try. Read the poem though. It is sure to make you smile!

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I just love to hear what my child prays about at bedtime. Sometimes, she asks God to bless every single person and animal she knows (except me, of course!) by listing each name. Sometimes, she says the dinner blessing. Sometimes she preaches like Billy Graham. Last night, we had a fun one:Dear Lord (insert Southern accent here - "Dee-ahr Lawd"),God bless Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny and

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Nothing says it better than THIS.

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Enter HERE for a coupon (via snail mail) for a free 2 liter Dr. Pepper.

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Register HERE to win a FREE reusable tote back from Nature's Source. Offer is available to first 18,000 to register so hurry!

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Just through today, Publix has Classico pasta sauces on sale BOGO (2 for $2.49). Go HERE to get $1/2 coupons (I was able to print 2 using the back button). Net price is .75 each jar - can't beat it for good pasta sauce! Hurry, though, as the sale ends TODAY!

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Welcome Skittles 2.0.....I am a lifelong cat lover, but I don't really even like this cat. Not that it matters, of course, as long as Sophie likes her & she likes Sophie. But I don't. I REALLY don't like this stupid cat.Pray for me because this kitten appears to be super healthy so I anticipate she'll live until Sophie is in college.

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So we've had this kitten, Skittles, for 8 whole days now...well, not whole days because I just came from the vet where we had to have her put to sleep...arrrrgh...How do you explain sick, runt kitty = dead Valentine's day gift to your four year old? It's gonna be a loooonnnngg day. Sigh.

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Alli is on sale at Rite Aid this week for $44.99. Use the $5/20 Rite Aid coupon (left column coupon bar on this page) plus the $10 coupon HERE from Alli to get your 30 day supply for only $29.99!

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There is a great $5/$20 coupon at Rite Aid. Click the coupon bar on the left side of this page and print it today - these won't last I'm sure!

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I've got sickness here again, only this time it's the cat. Yep. My we've-only-had-her-6-days kitten has the grossest upper respiratory infection ever. She's sneezing and wheezing and she STINKS (literally). Yuck. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon at the emergency vet's office (to the tune of $150) rather than watching the Daytona 500 (not that I'm bitter LOL). She seems a bit better today,

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I love when it's "Birthday Week" because I hardly have to cook at all :)Monday - Hot Dogs with my parentsTuesday - Pizza at churchWednesday - Pasta, salad, broccoli, garlic breadThursday - Breakfast for dinnerFriday - OUT with the hubbySaturday - Ravioli, salad, breadSunday - Lunch a la MILPretty easy week, eh?

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Let me preface this entry by saying that everybody (hopefully) cleans at least on occasion and probably does a very good job of it. However, I think my being OCD clean and uber-organized gives me the leg up to tell you just how to do it. Plus, this fulfills my super bossy nature without alienating my husband or daughter. I, of course, use the products I am fond of; you can certainly use what

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In these tight economic times, I'd like to offer my top 10 things you shouldn't bother buying:1. Degree Antiperspirant - I got one free with CVS ECBs, and started using it last week. Two days later, I have no SKIN under my arms. Don't buy this one, and don't take it even if it's FREE!2. Burt's Bees Very Volumizing Shampoo - This shampoo dries out my hair like super cheap shampoo except that it

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I am so excited to be going to a Valentine's Dance tonight! I don't think I've been to a Valentine's Dance since High School, IF then. You are all welcome to join us. Click here for information.

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We are now cat-owners (again). My cat, Jabba, died in November 2007 after sharing over 13 years with me. My husband had long ago declared that we were on the "Cat Non-Replacement Program" due in no small part to his raging cat allergies. However, Jabs has been dead over a year and he sneezes no less than he did when she wallowed all over every thing we owned....soooo....we are cat owners (again).

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Well, last night I almost killed my family with the most decadent dinner and dessert ever: Chicken Pasta Alfredo with salad and garlic bread and S'more cookies for dessert. The cookies were so rich I could barely eat one! I got the recipe from Parenting magazine (thanks Jan & Sarah for the gift subscription!) and will post it later.This week, I intend for us to eat meals from what I have on

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Up at 4 a.m.; down at 2 p.m.! This is probably only her second nap in the last year!

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I've been a Facebook junkie for the last week. I've reconnected with a number of old friends and have been musing a bit about life. First, let me say, I REALLY like my life a lot and wouldn't trade my home or family for all the tea in China. But there ARE a few things I miss....1. An unwrinkled forehead (Botox, here we come!)2. Sushi for dinner 4 nights a week3. Spending my Christmas

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Monday: Beef stew, rice, roasted asparagus, green saladTuesday: Roasted chicken, brown rice, green beans, tossed saladWednesday: Chicken noodle casserole, peas, tossed saladThursday: MinestroneFriday: PizzaSaturday: hmmmmSunday: more hmmmmI'm not motivated enough to think past Friday right now!

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Sophie, playing Hide-N-Seek:...eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen....HERE I COME OR NOT!I'm easy to find because I'm laughing so hard!

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Who cares about the so-called "oil crisis?" What I want to know is how a sick four year old still has infinitely more energy than a healthy adult! I should have sent her to gymnastics this morning to burn some of this off. I could really use a nap right now, and SJ doesn't even take naps anymore. Arrrgh again.

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What is it about saying "I can't believe we haven't been sick all season. Knock on wood." that causes an immediate epidemic in my house? Arrrgh. Sniffling kid, wheezing husband....I can't believe I haven't caught it. Knock on wood.

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Monday: Pork chops, pasta, green beansTuesday: Baked tilapia, salad, roasted new potatoes with rosemaryWednesday: SpaghettiThursday: Shrimp scampi, pasta, veggieFriday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggieSaturday: OUTSunday: Stir fry chicken with rice

Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04031756412521789810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5030888322808231407.post-51740019750279473382009-01-09T09:43:00.002-05:002009-01-09T09:57:07.953-05:00

This week I got:1 - Colgate toothpaste (2.50)1 - Colgate kid's toothpaste (2.50)2 - ALL laundry detergent (7.49)2 - Robitussin cough syrup (6.49)3 - Kleenex (1.49)1 - Gummy Vites (6.49)and used these coupons:-.40 ALL-.40 ALL-.50 Kleenex-.75 Colgate-1.00 Colgate-1.00 Robitussin-1.00 Robitussin-5.00 CVS email coupon-10.50 ECBPaid only $10.26 and got $2 ECB back!

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I have been pondering last night and all morning trying to determine what on earth got into my sweet natured little girl this past weekend. She was insufferable: screaming in a restaurant, openly defiant when asked not to do something, pushing and hitting her friend (and other children), and slapping and biting herself. The bite was pretty disturbing to watch as she bit down on her forearm hard

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WELCOME 2009, I've been waiting for you. I've been tossing all the ideas & plans for things I need to accomplish into a mental pile in anticipation [dread] of this year's resolutions. As a rule, I am ridiculously organized, but writing these resolutions has been HARD this year, so much so that I'm two days late. And so...ta da...THE LIST (in no particular order):FINANCIAL:I will not use my

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I found out yesterday a.m. that two great friends & their son are coming for a weekend visit. Unfortunately, I had yet to take down my Christmas trees so all the decorations, boxes, wrapping paper, etc. were piled HIGH in our office/guest room. YIKES...all day today I've been in a frenzy just to pack up all the holiday decor and clear out this room (it looks great; the attic, not so much). I've

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Happy New Year everyone! We are safe at home tonight and hope you are all having much fun.

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Awww, I told my husband this weekend that Barack "You do not need my birth certificate" Obama was a Jedi Master and thought I was so stinking clever, but Grey Blackwell of the Raleigh News Observer beat me to the punch! This video is awesome!

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This week, I am only going to post for the super, super sales I've scored rather than all the sales/matchups. These are my great deals this week:At Bi-Lo:2 Mt. Olive Sweet & Hot pickles BOGO ($1.85 each)4 Lucky Charms (2/$5, used 2 $1/2 coupons, and store had $4 cash back wyb 4 - $1 each!)1 Mueller's spaghetti ($1.99 sale price, used store coupon $1 off, $1coupon - net FREE!)2 Ragu ($1.99, used

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As part of the Grocery Gathering, here are this week's (10/26 - 11/01) sales at Ingles.Progresso Soup 3/$4 (.50/2 – S 10/05, 09/07)Progresso Vegetable Classics Soup 10/$10 (.50/2 – S 10/05, 09/07)Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 3/$5 (.25 – S 10/19, 10/05, 09/07, or HERE)Pillsbury Biscuits 5/$5 (.40/3 – S 10/19, or HERE)GM cereals 3/$6 ($1/3 – S 10/05, 09/07, or $1 HERE)Yoplait yogurt 10/$6 (.40/6 – S –

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#12 - StevePlease email me: anoblewife@gmail.comThanks to all who entered. Please visit me again.Well folks, Steve was a no show so I've calculated another random number....#3 - Kaye, come on down!!

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My friend Susan just sent me an email about this, but cynic that I am, I had to verify. The following is copied directly from www.about.com:Canadian news sources confirm that more than 3,000 kilograms (6,600 pounds) of Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins manufactured in China were recalled from store shelves on October 8, 2008 after they were found to contain melamine, a toxic

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Even though I attend a very dynamic church and have great pastors, it's rare that I find a sermon I want to share here. As a rule, our executive pastor blogs about the sermons by our senior pastor; however, our Scott is in Africa doing mission work this week so yesterday, Bill continued the MYOB series by discussing finances. I'm guessing he won't toot his own horn (though it's not entirely out

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This week, we will be eating only what's in the fridge, freezer & cabinets. I think I've done very well with stockpiling recently, so there shouldn't be any need to go grocery shopping until next week. Yeah! That's the BEST way to save money...just stay home!Monday - Chicken Nuggets, broccoli with cheese sauce, hoppin' johnTuesday - Voila skillet meal, salad, breadWednesday -

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So, what do you think of the new format here?? I've added some columns and changed the background. Please let me know what you think.Have you left a comment yet for the coupon giveaway? Hurry...I'm giving away $70 in coupons in just a few hours!

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Check out this cute site! This one is fun for even little kids to do (and FREE) - WOO HOO!

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This morning, I've been trying to get the mountain of wrinkles out of Sophie's SuperGirl costume with little (OK...NO) success. Can you imagine a garment with the following laundry instructions: "Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Do not wash. Wipe with damp cloth." Poor planning on my part to say the very least! Who on earth intentionally buys a garment for a 4 year old child that cannot even

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Thus far, I've resisted the temptation to get on my bloggy soapbox...BUT the election looms less than 3 weeks away. Check out this information from Palmetto Family PAC to see where the candidates stand on issues that you care about!

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I added Google's AdSense to my site, and much to my dismay, just saw an ad pop up to "Get your foreign bride here." Argghhh. I had to assure the fine folks at Google that I did not blog on porn or use profanity. Is there any way to censor the ads at my site?? I know there is someone out there (much) more knowledgeable than I with the answer. PLEASE comment below! Sheesh.

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Do you know how much I love my sweet baby girl?? Do you know how glad I am she's at my parent's house right now?? LOL

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VistaPrint is at it again! Get 100 FREE postcards (anyone have a Christmas party coming up...) and pay only a small shipping fee. This deal is only good today so hurry!

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At the suggestion of my sweet Mama, I have added links (top right hand of page) to my Master Grocery Shopping list and to my Family Budget worksheet. I'll start with telling you about the shopping list because almost everyone agrees that (a) They need a good basic list, and (b) They don't mind using a list. (Budgets are another story!)My list is very detailed and in the order of the aisles at

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Yesterday, hubby & I got our fingerprints done (finally!) so all that's left is sorting this paperwork and getting it to the agency. If I can find John's SS card (sheesh), I'll get everything copied and over to the agency Monday a.m. YEAH! Then we will get the home study and home inspection scheduled and go from there.Thanks to all for your prayers!

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I am giving away a package of coupons worth over $70! Random drawing will be held Monday October 27 at noon. Leave a comment below to be entered. Winner will be notified here and will have 24 hours to claim the prize. Enjoy!

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Can you say "BLING?" She has on two necklaces and three bracelets while she talks on the phone and drinks a "little Pepsi please Mom." Is she 4 or 14?

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I've joined the 5minutesformom CLR tackle challenge this week! First, I received my full size bottle of CLR in the mail about a week ago. After carefully sitting the bottle on my kitchen counter and staring at it for several days (a week?), I decided to test it on some of my more difficult (ahem, grosser) cleaning jobs around the house.I need to add a disclaimer here that I'm married to Mr. Clean

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I just made the cutest business card FREE at Vista Print. You can't tell, but this one has my name and numbers. For the "Company Name," I typed "Sophie's Mom." I think it will be adorable. (OK, I know the picture on the card looks a little "hootchie," but I figured with my red hair & the cartoon's red hair, people would remember who I was!) Holly and Mindy at mommieswithcents made a free

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My little one has changed her mind up to six times a day about what she wants to be for Halloween. Sometimes she wants to be Batman; sometimes Tinkerbell; sometimes a fireman; sometimes Nemo; sometimes Dora the Explorer. How on earth can I make or buy an outfit to suit such the fickle child?? Today, I found the SuperGirl costume at Target on sale which I promptly snatched up. After lunch, I let

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I'm early getting this post up...yeah!!Monday - Voila skillet meal, salad, breadTuesday - Breakfast casseroleWednesday - SoupThursday - Herb butter salmon, cheddar mashed potatoes, veggieFriday - Chicken nuggets, hash browns, veggieSaturday - Chicken noodle casserole, veggieSunday - Spaghetti, salad, bread

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Last night, we took Sophie to see the Olympiads at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville. It was incredible to see the talent that these gymnasts have...such balance, and poise, and strength. I was not expecting the teeny bopper music (FYI - when you use the words "teeny bopper music," you are automatically OLD!) of KSM and Jordan Pruitt, but it was OK. Sophie asked me early in the show if I'd

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I have written the post at MommiesWithCents for this week's Bloom sales. I'm hoping to make the time to get it posted on Thursdays in addition to weekly Bi-Lo sales. For more info, check out the Grocery Gathering. Great way to learn to save on groceries!

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Today, I tackled a mountain, literally, of laundry. My husband was off work Friday & Monday, and all weekend was slamming busy so today...laundry. The washer & dryer are still running as I type even though I started 14 hours ago!! Sheesh...

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Monday - Chili with black beansTuesday - Penne with marianaraWednesday - SoupThursday - Chicken Tenders, potatoes, veggieFriday - Crab Cakes, rice, saladSaturday - Voila skillet meal, saladSunday - Pork chops, noodles, veggies

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Happy Birthday, dear daughter!!

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Bloom is tripling coupons this weekend! Check out Mommies With Cents for details!

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What's in a name? Hmmm...This is a real clip from our local paper. I marked through this fella's address, but not make any other changes. Do you think perhaps this poor guy turned to a life of crime because he could never learn to spell his name? How does one even pronounce "Tyrassassazzion?" Is that supposed to be "Assassin" in the middle of the kid's name? I think I am, for once, speechless.

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DON'T FORGET TO LOOK AT THE CLEARANCE ITEMS AT YOUR STORE! Sometimes, I get so caught up in ECBs and sales that I forget about the clearance aisle.I checked the clearance shelf today and found Airborne on sale for $2 AND I had two $2 off coupons, so I got these goodies for FREE! Also, they had Sunlight dish soap on sale for .35 each, and Orajel Toddler Toothpaste (regularly 3.99) on sale for

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When I hit Publix each week, I try to only buy items which are on sale AND for which I have coupons. Yesterday, I flubbed a few items which I really needed but still only spent $74.50. I had almost $67 off in coupons & sales, but that's still more than I usually spend. Rather than list every item, I'll just share my GREAT deals:2 - Honey Bunches of O's - on sale BOGO $1.95 & I had a coupon for a

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Sign up for Betty Crocker coupons and get tons of great coupons including cereal (we have a Lucky Charms addiction here), Muir Glen organic tomatoes (almost free when combined with Publix coupon in this month's Greenwise magazine), and Progresso ($1 off any product except soup - all of which are on sale at Bloom this week).

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I guess it's not really WORDLESS Wednesday since this is my third post today, but....this is my little one when we went out for a sushi lunch last week. She is chowing down on baby octopus!

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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of meeting Morgan Hamm (Olympic gymnast) when he visited Airborne Athletics. He came just as Sophie's class was finishing up their lesson so all the kids were able to speak to him and take photos (OF COURSE I forgot my camera...).Sophia went right up to him and said, "Hey! I'm gonna be in the 'Lympics next time."With that kind of confidence, she probably will!

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I'm so excited to join Mindy & Holly at Mommies with Cents as a regular blogger. I'll be contributing recipes each week for the Mmm Wednesdays post as well as writing about local sales and other topics. Check us out!

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Love to read? I do, and I love this new idea from Random House. Go to their "Read It Forward" site to request a FREE book. You don't even have to pay for postage! They have several to choose from this week with quite varied topics. Request the book(s) which interest you the most, and Random House will send it/them (or a replacement) to you. All books are given on a first come/first served basis.

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I just finished "Tethered" by Amy MacKinnon. WOW, what a FAST read; I could not put this book down! The main character, Clara, certainly has a troubled past (and present for that matter) and an eerie occupation as an undertaker. A police detective, Mike, begins work on the cold case of an unknown child murdered three years ago. As the two collaborate, you learn of their past trials and grief.

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OK, he's not a mouse, but one of Sophia's beloved "chipmonkeys." And he's not in the house, but actually in the garage. However, the garage IS attached and therefore IS part of my house. Suffice it to say that rodents (even cute ones) are NOT welcome. I just hate to set a mousetrap for Sophie to find her chipmonkey friend with his little neck snapped. I can also assure you that I hate to set

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Sunday - Spaghetti (Sophie's GOTCHA' party)Monday - Shrimp Scampi, salad, pasta, breadTuesday - Chicken Noodle casseroleWednesday - SoupThursday - TacosFriday - Voila skillet dinner, veggiesSaturday - Lasagna, salad, breadSunday - OUT (Fall for Greenville)

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Sheesh. What a morning! John was up at 5:30 and in the shower when Sophie started calling me from her bedroom. "HEY MOM!" I called her to come in our room at which time she announced she had wet her bed. So I got up, took her to potty, changed her clothes, and put her back in our bed to sleep for another hour or so.John called (late) to wake us up. He apologized that he didn't call at his usual

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HURRY on over to http://www.rightathome.com/offers/SeptSweepstakes/default.aspx to register for $5000 toward a new washer and/or dryer! Alternate winners will receive a goody box with cleaning items and coupons.On the same page, there is a registration for a Ziploc gift pack with the new vacuum sealer and over $14 in coupons for cleaning/household items for the first 20,000 to sign up.Join Right@

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A forgotten classic "Sophieism:" Upon seeing a ground squirrel, she exclaimed, "Ooooh, look Mommy. It's a chipmonkey!" I can't help it. It's so stinking cute, that I can't correct her...poor child will be taking the SAT still thinking that rodent is a "chipmonkey!"

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My kitchen project is like a Friday 13th movie...on and on and on! This a.m. I started by sanding and spackling several areas which still need attention. I'm off now to paint behind the refrigerator so we can (finally) get it out of the middle of the floor! Then, my attention will go to removing masking tape that has been up WAY too long - I need tweezers & a razor blade to get it off! Sheesh...a

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Monday - Hamburger Helper, steamed veggies, breadTuesday - Salmon Patty, cheddar mashed potatoes, green beansWednesday - Soup/SaladThursday - Baked pork chops, wild rice, broccoli/cheeseFriday - Homemade pizza & saladSaturday - Voila skillet meal, saladSunday - Spaghetti dinner for the family (Sophie's "Gotcha' Day!")

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The Holiday Countdown has begun: 86 days as I type this! Eighty-six days? How can it be that Christmas is sneaking up on me again? I'm so excited that the ladies at Mommies With Cents have started a Weekly Holiday Countdown detailing the best deals so you can make serious headway on that shopping list. While, you're there, don't forget to check out their "FREEBIE" posts and to enter their

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