Saw this on Beth's page for when she turned 30 so I thought I would join the fun...now that we are both the big 30!! Man times flies.
1. My hair was nearly straight until my sister cut it in 7th grade and now it is very curly no matter how long it is.
2. My father died when I was almost two and my mom when I was nineteen.
3. My mom remained single until I was sixteen and she married a missionary.
4. My husband and I met by accident online
5. I have a 15 year old stepson
6. I am terrified of spiders
7. I always wanted to be a child phychologist....boy am I way off track.
8. My eyes are blue but will turn light green depending on what I am wearing.
9. I started living on my own at 16 years old.
10. I work for builders/developers and manage a total of 13 accounts.
11. I would love to open an orphanage/children's home someday
12. My husband is French Canadian and speaks french (love it)
13. My sisters are everything to me and I would be lost without them.
14. I have 3 sisters, 2 step-sisters and 5 step-brothers. Total of 29 nieces and nephews between them all.
15. I love the smell of fresh cut grass
16. My husband is terrified of needles and it is a HUGE ordeal when we have to go to the doctor
17. I desperately want to be a mom
18. I love clipping coupons, saving money, and my new once a month cooking addiction
19. I struggle daily with my weight loss and feel very defeated at times.
20. My wedding ring holds the diamonds from my mother's wedding rings. We had them reset into silver to make them our own but to carry hers with me forever.
21. I love thunderstorms
22. I have a true passion for helping those in need. I absolutely love it.
23. I am crazy obsessive about my house being dirty. I cannot stand coming home to a filthy house I get really crabby.
24. I love cooking & baking. My husband is spoiled by variety as we typically eat 3 or more new recipes each week. I have a HUGE collection of recipes.
25. I love entertaining in my home. I may get stressed out getting it ready but I honestly love hosting parties.
26. I am a licensed real estate broker.
27. My husband & I talked and visited each other for a month shy of six years before we were married. Last February was ten years of being together.
28. My favorite color is pink
29. My favorite food is chicken
30. We have 2 dogs (203lb-English Mastiff & 82lb-Bull Mastiff), 2 cats, 3 snakes, & 2 beared dragons. Yes we LOVE animals and no my house does not stink....refer back to item 23. :)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
New Year Reflection
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are prepared for a brand new year. I cannot believe how fast the past year went by but I will say I am glad it is over. 2008 was a rather busy year for our household and I am hoping that 2009 will bring in a season of rest and re-organizing of our time.
This past year brought with it alot of remodeling, work, school, new church, new family member in our home and not enough time in the day to fit it all in. I am ashamed to admit that I was not the best steward of my time this past year and it left me rather frazzled at times. I have learned alot about myself this past year some were hard lessons, some were painful and some were eye opening. One thing I have been noticing for years but have put aside due to my own stubbornness is my inability to say no or when enough is enough. I am so much like my mother in this area bless her heart. I will say that this past year has really brought this "issue" to the top of my list of things to "fix" this year.
I think sometimes as a woman I have this unrealistic expectation of what the perfect wife, employee, Christian, sister and friend should be. Always having a made from scratch meal, perfectly clean home, involved in numerous ministries at church, always being at every jewelry party are just some of the constant nags in the back of my mind. I must say it is so great to have a husband who balances me out in this area. He is very laid back and generally trust my judgement but there are times when he says enough already. I know alot of women don't like that but I LOVE it because then I can blame him, hahaha just kidding. No seriously sometimes I don't realize how stressed I am until he points it out. I must say I am truly blessed in having a husband who helps out a ton around the home and cooking. We both work together to help each other with work, school and the home. We both feel it is a joint venture to make our house run and we both live in it so we both contribute to the work. I think this area of perfectionism is something alot of women struggle with and probably will for the rest of our lives.
I have decided to actually write down my goals for 2009 to make myself more accountable and here are a couple of them:
1. Weight Loss: GRRR this seems like a yearly goal but I am determined to get it right this time. I have been really praying about this for a while and I have better understanding of my issues with this (one of the painful lessons mentioned above) so I am confident this year will be successful. I believe this will help in the pregnancy area so we can finally start a family.
2. Debt Loss: I have been working thru the Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom book and what a motivation it is to be a good steward of your money.
3. Time Management: I want to make the best of my time and not spend it working or doing useless activities.
These are just a couple of them that I thought I would share and ask for your prayers. I look forward to a very full and less stressful 2009.
This past year brought with it alot of remodeling, work, school, new church, new family member in our home and not enough time in the day to fit it all in. I am ashamed to admit that I was not the best steward of my time this past year and it left me rather frazzled at times. I have learned alot about myself this past year some were hard lessons, some were painful and some were eye opening. One thing I have been noticing for years but have put aside due to my own stubbornness is my inability to say no or when enough is enough. I am so much like my mother in this area bless her heart. I will say that this past year has really brought this "issue" to the top of my list of things to "fix" this year.
I think sometimes as a woman I have this unrealistic expectation of what the perfect wife, employee, Christian, sister and friend should be. Always having a made from scratch meal, perfectly clean home, involved in numerous ministries at church, always being at every jewelry party are just some of the constant nags in the back of my mind. I must say it is so great to have a husband who balances me out in this area. He is very laid back and generally trust my judgement but there are times when he says enough already. I know alot of women don't like that but I LOVE it because then I can blame him, hahaha just kidding. No seriously sometimes I don't realize how stressed I am until he points it out. I must say I am truly blessed in having a husband who helps out a ton around the home and cooking. We both work together to help each other with work, school and the home. We both feel it is a joint venture to make our house run and we both live in it so we both contribute to the work. I think this area of perfectionism is something alot of women struggle with and probably will for the rest of our lives.
I have decided to actually write down my goals for 2009 to make myself more accountable and here are a couple of them:
1. Weight Loss: GRRR this seems like a yearly goal but I am determined to get it right this time. I have been really praying about this for a while and I have better understanding of my issues with this (one of the painful lessons mentioned above) so I am confident this year will be successful. I believe this will help in the pregnancy area so we can finally start a family.
2. Debt Loss: I have been working thru the Dave Ramsey Financial Freedom book and what a motivation it is to be a good steward of your money.
3. Time Management: I want to make the best of my time and not spend it working or doing useless activities.
These are just a couple of them that I thought I would share and ask for your prayers. I look forward to a very full and less stressful 2009.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Kmart....Again!!
Kmart is at it again with their double coupons which means Jennifer is at it again as well....haha! Unfortunately I do not have a picture because by the time we got home last night it was late and I was too tired to worry about it. I will say this is the best Kmart trip I have had to date and the first time my husband accompanied me on one of these double coupon trips.
Anyway....here is what I purchased:
Honey Nut Cheerios (2)
Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cereal (2)
Cinnamon Toast Crunch (2)
Cocoa Puffs (2)
Crest Toothpaste (2)
Resolve Carpet Cleaner (3)
Pedigree Dog Treats (1)
Ziploc Containers (2)
Palmolive Clear Dishsoap (2)
Palmolive Dishsoap (4)
Kleenex Lotion Tissue (1)
Gain Fabric Softner (1)
Febreze Air Spray (1)
Pledge (4)
Glade Fabric Spray (1)
Scotch Sponges (2)
Whiskas Treats (2)
Chew Lotta Dog Treat (1)
Lifesavers Bagged Candy (1)
Aquafina Water Bottle 20 oz (1)
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers (3)
Betty Crocker Warm Delights (2)
Betty Crocker Potatoes (2)
Betty Crocker Cookie Mix (2)
Betty Crocker Frosting (2)
Sue Bee Honey (1)
Nestle Baking Chips (3)
Progresso Chicken Broth (1)
French Worcheshire Sauce (1)
Jello Pudding Singles (1)
Healthy Choice Soup (3)
Healthy Choice Single Serve Pasta (1)
Smuckers Apple Butter (1)
Smuckers Grape Jelly (1)
Starkist Creations Tuna (1)
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (3)
Pillsbury Frozen Bag Dinner Rolls (1)
Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough (2)
Country Crock Light Butter (2)
Nestle Refrigerated Cookie Dough (2)
Total Items Purchased: 72
Total Before Coupons: $163.96
Total After Coupons: $69.61
Coupon Total: $94.35
My husband just stood there with his mouth open like you did not just save almost a hundred dollars....it was funny. If you break it down I paid under a dollar for each item although there were several items that were free after coupons. I did go over my weekly budget but with the double coupons I am willing to go a little over.
Last week I hit a great boneless chicken breast sale and purchased seven packages of chicken for $18 bucks. We eat chicken at least once a week so we should be good for nearly two months! My goal is to live off of our stockpile this winter and not to have to go grocery shopping except for staple items like Milk and bread. I have asked for a bread maker for Christmas so maybe I will get it and I can start making my own bread which will be even more savings.
I don't know how everyone else is doing but working in the building/development industry is really slow right now so I need the comfort of knowing if work gets cut back we are okay for a few months on groceries. I would love to hear ways you guys are cutting back or your coupon savings deals. Good luck and happy bargain hunting!!!!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Sad....not surprised! (Warning my opinion only)
I will be the first to say that I do not typically discuss politics due to one I do not know very much about them and two it causes too many arguments....now on to my point. I must forewarn you I have expressed some very touchy points and please note these are my opinions and not to start an argument.
I think we all are not really surprised that Obama won this election due to the current state of the economy and the entire blame being placed on the Republican party. As expected Americans believe that having a new party in office will put this country in the right direction. I myself must admit that even on election night I was very upset placing the direction of my future in one person's hands. Following prayer and some soul searching why are we holding out hope for anyone to change this country? It is clear that as a nation we have turned our backs on God and we are trying to put band aids on these huge wounds by having the "right person" come in and change the world. We will accomplish nothing if we as a nation do not turn our hearts towards God.
I am blown away by the complete ignorance displayed by Americans when it comes to their reasons for voting. I have heard everything from legalizing pot, color of skin and "because I am tired of being poor"!!! Seriously people are you kidding me?? They all upset me greatly but the one that surprised me the most was the tired of being poor comment. Obama's entire campaign was directed around the lower class citizens in American because when you make a promise of sharing the wealth you will definitely get attention.
I for one am not opposed to helping those that are truly in need, those who know me know I support this all of the time, but what I am against is people who constantly have their hand out. We have all heard the sob stories of how they ended up where they are but it never cease to amaze me that most of the "broke" people where nicer clothes and drive better cars than I do and I am not broke!! I am tired of my hard earned money going to LAZY people. Obama's big plan to come and raise taxes on the people who have worked hard to take care of people who do not want to work hard is nothing but a ploy to get votes. Hello people everyone has the same opportunity in American to better themselves it is a choice not to do so for most. I am tired of the attitude of "what is in it for me" and I pray very hard for the future of this country.
I will not place the blame on any one person it is all of our faults for sitting back and letting this country fall apart. We have a generation of children that are growing up with absolutely no direction, no respect, and no work ethics. I hate to see who will be running for president or heading up the armed forces, if there is one, when I am my grandmother's age. We have raised a generation of men who are wimps who do not know what to stand for just follow whatever moron is in front of them. Shame on the parents for doing such a horrible job with this generation. I am so thankful for the families that protect their children from this and are teaching their kids to follow God, be hard workers, respect others and servant hood because when I am old I want to know that there will some glimpse of hope in this messed up world.
On a side note....I am not a parent but to all of my friends and family that are working hard every day to raise your children to follow God I thank you. You all are a great example to me and I pray when we are blessed with children that we will be the same example that you have been to us. God bless and I love you all dearly!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Okay what is the deal???
Okay can anyone tell me why it will not save my blog with the spaces between the paragraphs? I keep editing it and it will not seperate the paragraph....HELP!!
Kmart Shopping Trip
I have decided to start blogging my grocery savings because it is so much fun and exciting. I am learning so much from other bloggers and especially from moneysavingmom.com. I have lowered our weekly grocery and toiletry budget to $50 per week and so far we are doing great. I will say this shopping trip was an exception due to some left over funds from last week's grocery envelope that I did not use.
Okay to the point our Super Kmart is doing a double coupon days and will match the value of a coupon all the way up to $2.00!! You can use up to four of the same coupon and up to 75 per visit. Here is what I purchased today:
Cover Girl Foundation
Clean & Clear Face Cleanser
Meaty Bone Dog Biscuits (3 Boxes)
Glade Carpet Fresh (3)
Glade Scented Oil Refills (2)
Meaty Bone Chewy Treats
Heinz 57 Sauce
1lb Box Elbow Macaroni (2)
Betty Crocker Skillet Potatoes (2)
Betty Crocker Brownies (4)
Quaker Breakfast Bars
Dole Canned Fruit (3)
Ragu Sauce (4)
Peanut Butter
Worcestershire Sauce
Tortellini Barilla Pasta
Frozen Bag of Tyson Chicken Fillets
Bob Evans Breakfast Sandwiches
Sargento Salad Finishers (4)
Bag of Lettuce
Total Items: 38
Total Prior to Coupons: $113.07
Total Paid out of Pocket: $64.39
Coupon Savings this Trip: $48.68 Woohoo!!
Total Savings this month: $69.72
Spent this month: $132.25
Funds remaining for the month: $83.75
Share what your family budget is and how it is going. My goal is to get my whole budget down to $35 per week but I am sure I need to get up my stock pile before that will happen. I will get better at it as I go...this is my first month really tracking my success. More to come.....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)