Grocery Mission

Saturday, March 28, 2009 by My So Called Life
Since my husband and I have decided to take this leap of faith. I have been on a mission to save money. Now with that said I have have already cut back everything in the house including phone and dish. So I begin to read money saving mom's websites. I found an entire world out there that I did not know about or really was not interested in the past. I have joined the world of coupon's. Yes I said it I am clipping, printing, loading my Kroger card with savings and shopping the local ads. My goal is to cut our grocery bill in half. I had already been shopping at Aldi's and saving money but that is not enough. This morning I got out of bed and made my grocery list. I followed all the suggestion and decided to shop at Krogers. I know some of you are thinking really???? They are having 10 for 10 dollars sale and there were several items on sale that I had coupons for this week. They also double coupons 50 cents or less this week. I was amazed at the savings.

Grocery Items:
Bread
Hamburger buns
Sandwich meat
Polish sausage-2
Mild sausage
Canned fruit-2
Mac and Cheese
Spaghetti sauce
Pickles
Pork and Beans-2
Frozen Pizza-4
Garlic Bread
Milk
Butter
Grapes
Hamburger
Chicken
Pull Ups
Frozen Vegetables-2
Hot dogs
Chips

Total before Kroger Plus Card and Coupons: $80.46

Savings: $27.98
Paid $52.48

I can't wait for Walgreen's to open in town. Almost every site I have visited Walgreen's is listed for savings. I will continue to post more information as I learn more about buying more for less. If anyone has any suggestion I am open to anything.
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Taking a Leap of Faith

Monday, March 23, 2009 by My So Called Life
About a week ago my husband came to me and said he wanted to quit his job. He explained to me that an opportunity has came along that he can not pass up. I put my brakes on right away because I do not like change. He has worked for this company almost 7 years. This is my comfort zone and I would rather stay there. Although I realize that I need to support him through this change he has been the one steady in my life for the past 8 years. He is the one that doesn't change but supports me through my changes. I guess the table is turned and I need to be his rock. He has supported me through high school, college, new jobs, life changes, marriage, pregnancy and most of all he excepts me for me.



So I have to admit that I am scared for many reasons.


Our truck is not paid off until August 2010.

We have a baby due in September.

Our personal property taxes raised our mortgage $137.00 a month this year.

Our grocery budget has increased $50.00 a month.

Due to the University budget cuts I will not receive a raise this year.

I could go on all night if you ask me to!



We will be married 6 years this June. I fall more in love with this man every day. We have one beautiful son together and the second baby on the way. He has blessed me with so many opportunities and now it is his turn. We will face things together as they come and our love will carry us through.
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Happy Birthday Logan!

Sunday, March 22, 2009 by My So Called Life




I know this post is a little late but I had to survive the birthday party first. Yesterday we celebrated Logan's 3rd birthday. I smiled as I watched him get so excited about people coming over and the cake arriving. He had so much excitement in his eyes. He greeted everyone at the door and took the present. I know he is only 3 but we try to teach him birthdays are about more then just presents.

I have been planning his birthday for weeks. Ordering the Diego items off line because it is hard to find anything in town. Researching a cake for my mother-in-law to make. Logan wanted cupcakes this year so I comprised with a cake and cupcakes. I started to panic because normally I have more time to plan. I am exhausted and swamped at work. I got the invitations out late and I took 1/2 day off work on Friday to clean. Normally I would have everything done weeks ahead of time. What is important is that I survived and made lots of memories.

I wanted to freeze time when Logan was blowing out his candle. I want to stop time and think about how he has grown. (TEAR) I am so excited to experience each milestone with Logan. I get excited and upset all at the same time. It is so exciting to watch him learn how to count, write and explore who he wants to be. Yet sometimes I just want to hold that little baby we brought home from the hospital.

Dear, Logan
Happy birthday my sweet little BOY! I have loved you since the moment your father and I found out we were pregnant. I bonded with you as you grew inside of me. On March 20, 2006 your Daddy and I got to meet you for the first time. We both fell in love with you. I had to beg your dad to let me hold you at the hospital. He was so proud of you he didn't want to let go. The day that we brought you home from the hospital I knew life would never be the same. Little did I know you would make me and your father better people. You have taught us how to love unconditionally, forgive for the little mistakes in life, to get excited about potty training and most of all you made us a family. So today as I watched you celebrate your 3rd birthday I am so happy to be your mom. I was so proud of you for sharing your toys and blowing out your own candle. You are such a big boy now!

LOVE YOU,
Mom


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Baby Update!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 by My So Called Life
I know it has been forever since I have blogged! Sometimes I wonder how I find time for a shower. I have been so tired and sick that I really do not feel up to much after I get home. I had a doctor's appointment today. Since Dr. S dropped all her OB patients I switch back to the doctor I used with Logan Dr. C. I felt good about the appointment today. I got the hear the babies heartbeat and have the doctor tell me "You have entered your 2ND trimester". Seems like this pregnancy has gone by so fast. In 6 weeks will be find out what we are having and be at the half way mark. Since this might be my last baby I want to slow down and enjoy every minute. I would love to have a large family but this might not happen for us.

Thoughts:

Logan turns 3 on March 20
Planning a banquet for 300 people at work
Finishing midyear reports
Submitting budget for FY2010
Spring Cleaning
Packing away my regular clothes for maternity
My husband is in need of a home cooked meal
Logan needs summer clothes
I need flats for work
Why can't I wear my wedding ring already
The baby likes cheese puffs and ice cream
I have only gained 2 lbs in 14 weeks
I love American Idol
Grey's Anatomy is one of my favorite
I dread being pregnant through the summer
I hope this baby is a girl but I would be ok with a boy
Logan is POTTY trained
I love my husband more today then the day we got married
Being a mother is the most rewarding job I could ever have
I need to go give Logan a BATH!
I love reading friends from high schools blogs
I would love to be a SAHM but the economy won't allow it

Still trying to do meal plan Sundays but I haven't had much luck. I need simple ideas for DINNER HELP!
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