Friday, June 4, 2010

PREGNANCY UPDATE - WEEK 40

I am due in exactly 7 days!! I have been on bedrest now for 2.5 weeks. My blood pressure has stabilized. My swelling is so much better since I am not working. I am ready for this baby boy to arrive.
I have been spending my days watching movies, watching talk shows, daydreaming, napping, and making lists of things for my dh to do (he has been great in doing EVERYTHING). I have never been so bored in all my life. I am so ready to go into labor.
I still have a few things that I need to do before he arrives. I am slowly but surely getting them done. I "work" about 15 minutes at a time and then I sit/lay down and put my feet up. It is so hard to get anything accomplished this way.
My goal this weekend is to get everything completely and hopefully enjoy a little bit of fresh air!!
Summer has arrived and I am to enjoy it!!
Note: If you see me missing for a few days, then you know that I have gone to the hospital. Of course, I will update when I return home.

Thrifty and Neat Blog Entries Found This Week




1) French Toast Fruit Cups - These sound wonderful and look forward to making them.

2) 8 Ways to Make Your Outdoor Space Great - Your outdoor space is like having another room in your home.

3) 10 Fun Things to do Before Labor Day - I need to prepare my summer list of things I want to do soon.

4) Decorating on a Budget - Lampshade - I love how she found something she wanted but didn't like the price so made it herself. Too cute!
5) Paper Wreath Tutorial - I love this idea. It would also look great with comic pages for a kids room.
6) Grilled Vidalia Onion - My dh would LOVE this.

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FREE MOVIE FROM REDBOX

June 1 - June 30
Rent any two movies at the same time, provide your email address at checkout and receive a FREE movie rental code in 3 days.

Great thrifty summer entertainment especially for a rainy day!

NATIONAL DONUT DAY - JUNE 4


Today is National Donut Day! You can receive a FREE donut at Krispy Kreme today.



You can also receive a FREE donut with any beverage purchase at Dunkin Donuts.


Enjoy!!

FREE SAMPLE OF ZANTAC HEARTBURN RELIEF


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Thought of the Day

For fast acting relief, try slowing down.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

REDBOX MONTHLY MOVIE MONDAY


Have you tried Redbox yet? If not, then you should. You can rent a movie for $1. There are Redbox locations popping up everywhere....Walgreens, Wal-Mart, etc.


You can sign up for their Redbox Monthly Movie Monday and receive a text message every Monday with a FREE rental Code that is just for you to use. The code can not be shared with others.

LINENS AND THINGS - COUPON


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What Did You Get For FREE This Week?

More freebies in my mailbox this week:

FREE Family Fun Magazine
Bass Pro Shop Coupons
Gymboree Coupons
JCP Coupons
Crest 3D Whitestrips
eB5 Facial Cream
Old Spice Body Wash

Did you get any great samples this week?

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Thought of the Day

"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely."~ Karen Kaiser Clark

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

$30 KROGER GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY - POUND FOR POUND CHALLENGE



I am always amazed when watching the show "The Biggest Loser" at how much weight people lose. I know people truly make a difference and completely change their life when losing weight. The winner last week was totally amazing.

The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC's hit TV Show "The Biggest Loser" and other key sponsors are partnering to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year.


If you would like to help yourself and help donate to Feeding America, visit www.pfpchallenge.com/Kroger to make your pledge to lose weight and to get more information and to find tools to change your life for the better. It is free, easy and only takes a minute to make a change that can help you and help the hungry in your local community. By doing this, you can also register here for a chance to win $30 in gift cards from Kroger.

Since I'm pregnant and due June 11, I pledged to lose 15 pounds by the end of the month.

Through June 30, 2010, for every pound you pledge to lose, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 14¢ to Feeding America® - enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a local food bank.

As the official supplier of the Biggest Loser Ranch and partner of the Pound for Pound Challenge, the Kroger Family of Stores wants to help you achieve your goals. If you´re a fan of the Biggest Loser, you may have seen several great General Mills products featured on the show. These products, including Yoplait Greek yogurt, Total, and Multigrain Cheerios, are available at your local Kroger Family of Stores and can help you stick to your weight management plan.

The Kroger Family of Stores includes Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph´s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillon's, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy.


How to enter: (2 entries per person)

- Leave me a comment telling me how much you pledged to lose in the Pound to Pound challenge. (Required)

- Follow/Subscribe to my blog (1 extra entry) and leave me a comment telling me you did.

This giveaway will close on Sunday, June 13, at 9pm. The winner will emailed and posted on Monday morning . You will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.



Disclaimer: I did receive $30 in gift cards from the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills along with information and gift cards to give away through My Blog Spark. My thoughts and opinions are my own.

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MEMORIAL DAY TABLESCAPE

Since I have been on bedrest for almost 2 weeks now, I have done lots of note taking and list making. One of things I plan to do this summer is really enjoy everything we have that we do not use often. That includes the tons of dishes, napkins, placemats, etc. that I have accumulated over the years. Why have something if you are not going to use it and enjoy it!!

My goal for the summer is to have at least 1 dinner a week with a different but thrifty tablescape by using what I have and not spending any money.

Here is my tablescape for Memorial Day!! I did buy the paper napkins at the Dollar Tree for $1. Everything else I had. My dh and daughter were quite impressed with our dinner.
















Note: The napkins rings are ponytail holders. I promise they are new and have not been used!! Also Payton insisted on eating out of her PINK plate.

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Thought of the Day

Summer is quickly approaching. Start planning your summer now so you can accomplish everything you would like to this summer.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

AC MOORE COUPONS


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SNAPFISH PHOTO/PRINT SALE





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Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza

Originally Posted 1/27/09 - Great quick and easy dinner!

Ingredients:
1 loaf Unsliced French Bread
1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 Jar (14 oz.) Pizza Sauce
1 Tomato, Seeded and Chopped
8 Slices Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled
2 Cups Shredded Cheese (Your Choice)



Directions:
Heat oven to 400°. Cut bread in half and then crosswise to make 4 pieces. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet.
Cook beef and onion until beef is brown and drain. Stir in pizza sauce. Spread beef mixture over bread and sprinkle with tomato, bacon, and cheese.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until pizza is hot and cheese is melted.

FREE GLIDDEN PAINT TESTERS TODAY!!


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Thought of the Day

Always be willing to try new things.