A couple of good deals that I wanted to share with you.
Eco Tools are on sale this week for B1G1 50% off. Plus, when you buy two you get $5 in +UP Rewards.
If you can find the bath poofs, they are $1.99 buy two and make some money on this. They also have facial sponges that are $2.99, not really a money maker if you buy two, but you STILL get them for FREE, after your +5UP Reward.
Hershey Pot of Gold AGAIN this week is $3.99 with $1 +Up Reward. If they are not on the shelf, make sure that you go up and ask at the front counter. Out here in the valley, they are keeping them behind the counter and depending on which one that you go to, they will allow you one or two per day. Actually, I went to Argonne this morning and they were all out. I got the last one. :(
Just a couple of the MANY good deals at Rite Aid this week.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
$1/1 Planters Peanuts
Planters just released a new coupon from their Facebook page. Just go on over here and you have to "look" for it. If you click on the plates and then click on the empty plate, it will take you to a bricks coupon for $1/1 Planters!
Thanks One Momma Saving Money!
Cheryl
Thanks One Momma Saving Money!
Cheryl
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Old Sale=$5 Performance Fleece Tops (Saturday, 12/11)
I love Old Navy sales! I really NEVER used to shop there until just recently. With all of their sales this year, I have snagged up some pretty AWESOME deals for myself and my kiddos!
Well, tomorrow, Saturday, December 12/11 ONLY, from 7 am to 9 pm, you can score some Performance Fleece Tops for ONLY $5! This is, of course, while supplies last and there is a LIMIT OF 5 per customer. In-store only.
Just go on over here to get more details.
Oh, don't forget to go dig up a "Barker's Bones Coupon."
Thanks Hip2Save!
Cheryl
Well, tomorrow, Saturday, December 12/11 ONLY, from 7 am to 9 pm, you can score some Performance Fleece Tops for ONLY $5! This is, of course, while supplies last and there is a LIMIT OF 5 per customer. In-store only.
Just go on over here to get more details.
Oh, don't forget to go dig up a "Barker's Bones Coupon."
Thanks Hip2Save!
Cheryl
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Rite Aid Holiday Gift of Savings Update!!
I am not sure if you are aware of Rite Aid's Holiday Gift of Savings Program. Here is a little info....
(This is taken from their website) Shop now through December 25th and get up to $20 back.
Right now at Rite Aid, you can earn up to $20 back in a Rite Aid Gift Certificate on almost everything you buy.*
•Spend $25-50, get $5 back
•Spend $51-100, get $10 back
•Spend over $100, get $20 back
Plus spend $25 or more in select photo products and earn an additional $5 Rite Aid Photo Bonus Certificate.** This spend also counts toward your total spend for the Gift of Savings program.
At Rite Aid it's better to give and receive this holiday season with our Gift of Savings program.
So check off your gift list, your decoration list, your to-do list and anything else you can shop for at Rite Aid. The more you buy, the more you save.
Earning your gift certificate is as easy as 1-2-3.
1.Save all your Rite Aid receipts dated November 26 through December 25.
2.Enter all of your information and the codes from your receipts here.
3.Print your certificate. We'll send you an email when your certificate is ready. Just print it and take it with you on your next trip to the store. (Complete details here.)
Get more details on how you can save big with Single Check Rebates.
I didn't mention anything about it before because there was quite a bit of controversy over it because unlike last year, they deducting ALL coupons EVEN manufacturer coupons. So, there was hardly anyway we were going to get close to the amount needed to spend in order to qualify for the rebate, BUT GUESS WHAT?! THEY HAVE NOW STOPPED DEDUCTING MANUFACTURER COUPONS!! YAY!!! WAHOO!!! So, if you have been entering your receipts GO CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT! I checked mine and already qualify for a $10 rebate, although I do have a couple of other receipts that I need to put in. If you haven't entered your receipts, GO DO IT! :) So, you can get some moolah back. :) Just go on over here to get started.
Thanks!
Cheryl
(This is taken from their website) Shop now through December 25th and get up to $20 back.
Right now at Rite Aid, you can earn up to $20 back in a Rite Aid Gift Certificate on almost everything you buy.*
•Spend $25-50, get $5 back
•Spend $51-100, get $10 back
•Spend over $100, get $20 back
Plus spend $25 or more in select photo products and earn an additional $5 Rite Aid Photo Bonus Certificate.** This spend also counts toward your total spend for the Gift of Savings program.
At Rite Aid it's better to give and receive this holiday season with our Gift of Savings program.
So check off your gift list, your decoration list, your to-do list and anything else you can shop for at Rite Aid. The more you buy, the more you save.
Earning your gift certificate is as easy as 1-2-3.
1.Save all your Rite Aid receipts dated November 26 through December 25.
2.Enter all of your information and the codes from your receipts here.
3.Print your certificate. We'll send you an email when your certificate is ready. Just print it and take it with you on your next trip to the store. (Complete details here.)
Get more details on how you can save big with Single Check Rebates.
I didn't mention anything about it before because there was quite a bit of controversy over it because unlike last year, they deducting ALL coupons EVEN manufacturer coupons. So, there was hardly anyway we were going to get close to the amount needed to spend in order to qualify for the rebate, BUT GUESS WHAT?! THEY HAVE NOW STOPPED DEDUCTING MANUFACTURER COUPONS!! YAY!!! WAHOO!!! So, if you have been entering your receipts GO CHECK YOUR ACCOUNT! I checked mine and already qualify for a $10 rebate, although I do have a couple of other receipts that I need to put in. If you haven't entered your receipts, GO DO IT! :) So, you can get some moolah back. :) Just go on over here to get started.
Thanks!
Cheryl
$1.50/1 Frosted Mini Wheats
Wow, check out this high value coupon, $1.50/1 Frosted Mini Wheats. Just go on over here and get that baby printed before it is too late. I'm hearing that these are on sale this week at Rite Aid....
Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats, 16-20 oz $2.50 (Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 +Up Reward)
Pay $1.00 each
Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!
Cheryl
Kelloggs Frosted Mini Wheats, 16-20 oz $2.50 (Buy 2, Receive a $2.00 +Up Reward)
Pay $1.00 each
Thanks Krazy Coupon Lady!
Cheryl
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Safeway
I took myself to Safeway today. I don't have a picture as my husband put it all away before I could get it, but I managed to pick myself up 10 boxes of Cheese Nips (Spongebob), two boxes of Ritz (Fat Free), two boxes of Triscuits, two boxes of wheat saltines, four boxes of Ritz Munchables all for $13. I saved $40+. Wow, that is pretty good in my book. I did send away for some of the $1/1, but I couldn't wait, so I went today.
I hope you were able to get what you needed.
Thanks!
Cheryl
I hope you were able to get what you needed.
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Rite Aid Trip Today
Yep, I can't seem to keep my butt out of Rite Aid this week! It's crazy! Okay, so I went back AGAIN today and here is what I got.....
Yeah, NO WONDER WHY I'M FAT!!! Lol, seriously this is really going to help with Christmas. I do have to admit with all the candy I have bought this week, I have managed to stay out of it. I am REALLY eyeing those candy cane ones though with a pretty close look at the mint truffle ones too. I didn't take a picture of it yesterday, but I was at Rite Aid yesterday too! And I bought four boxes of Pot of Gold. And, I only spent $0.96 OOP for that and go back $8 in +UP Rewards! I already gave one box away. Boy, that sure feels good.
Anyway, here is what I got today.
Hershey Kisses $2 each X6
-$1/2 printable X2
-B2G1 Free from this past week's insert
-$1/1 Hershey Kisses VV X3
-$1/2 Hershey Holiday Kisses VV X1
=$4, making them $0.67 each!
Airborne $4.99 X1
-$2/1 Rite Aid Wellness coupon
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50
Cellas Milk Chocolate Cherries $1.88 X2
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward
Kastins Old Fashion Candies $1.88 X1
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward
-$4/20
-$5 +UP Reward
TOOP was $2.13 before tax and $2.49 after tax. I'm feeling that that was an okay trip. I was able to get some stuff for school and to help Santa out a little. Plus, I DID get back $7 in +UP Rewards ($1 from Airborne, three $1s from the Hershey Kisses, two $1s from the cherries, and one $1 from Kastins)! This was a money maker!
Thanks!
Cheryl
Yeah, NO WONDER WHY I'M FAT!!! Lol, seriously this is really going to help with Christmas. I do have to admit with all the candy I have bought this week, I have managed to stay out of it. I am REALLY eyeing those candy cane ones though with a pretty close look at the mint truffle ones too. I didn't take a picture of it yesterday, but I was at Rite Aid yesterday too! And I bought four boxes of Pot of Gold. And, I only spent $0.96 OOP for that and go back $8 in +UP Rewards! I already gave one box away. Boy, that sure feels good.
Anyway, here is what I got today.
Hershey Kisses $2 each X6
-$1/2 printable X2
-B2G1 Free from this past week's insert
-$1/1 Hershey Kisses VV X3
-$1/2 Hershey Holiday Kisses VV X1
=$4, making them $0.67 each!
Airborne $4.99 X1
-$2/1 Rite Aid Wellness coupon
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50
Cellas Milk Chocolate Cherries $1.88 X2
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward
Kastins Old Fashion Candies $1.88 X1
no coupon :0, but you do get back a $1 +UP Reward
-$4/20
-$5 +UP Reward
TOOP was $2.13 before tax and $2.49 after tax. I'm feeling that that was an okay trip. I was able to get some stuff for school and to help Santa out a little. Plus, I DID get back $7 in +UP Rewards ($1 from Airborne, three $1s from the Hershey Kisses, two $1s from the cherries, and one $1 from Kastins)! This was a money maker!
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Hey,
I am SUPER swampped over here with work, so I have not been able to post anything. I did manage to take a break this morning and did do a couple of shops and hope to share those with you a little later, but for now work is calling me........
Happy shopping and have a GREAT day!
Cheryl
Happy shopping and have a GREAT day!
Cheryl
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
$1/2 Aunt Jemima Fronzen Pancake, Waffles, or French Toast Items
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Redplum coupons.....
SAVE 50¢ when you purchase ONE (1) package of Quilted Northern Soft & Strong® or Quilted Northern Ultra Plush® 4 or 6 Double Roll
Save $0.75 on any TWO (2) packages of Hillshire Farm® Lit’l Smokies®
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY ONE (1) JIMMY DEAN® BREAKFAST SKILLETS
SAVE $1.00 when you purchase any TWO packages of Kellogg's® Crispix®, All-Bran®, Rice Krispies®, and/or Kellogg's® Corn Flakes® Cereals (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match)
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER OR TREATMENT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY STYLE PRODUCT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $2 COLORsensational® LIPCOLOR, PEARLS, LIP LINER, LIP GLOSS, OR ANY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK LIPCOLOR SHINEsensational™
SAVE $2.00 ON ANY ONE GARNIER MOISTURIZER OR CLEANSER (use at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $0.50 off any ONE (1) McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
SAVE $2.00 On any Garnier Nutrisse shade or Multi-Lights kit. (use this at Rite Aid this week)
Here are some printables from coupons.com....
$1.00 off General Mills cereals (use this at Albertsons for their cereal sale)
$1.00 off Chex cereals
$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday Cookie
$1.00 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments
BOGO Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush™ Max Refill
$0.55 off Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
$1.00 off Muir Glen products
$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Buy 2 WHISKAS Entrées,Get Any 1 Free
$2.00 off on Any Whiskas Bag or Any Multipack
$0.50 off TWO (2) Milky Way Brand Bars
$2.00 off TWO (2) boxes of WONKA Exceptionals
$1.00 off Wonka product
$1.00 off ONE (1) box of WONKA Exceptionals
$1.50 off NESTLÉ Jingles
$2.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
$2.00 off Any Aleve 80ct or larger
$1.00 off On Any Two Intense Dark™ Bars or Bags
$1.00 off on any size Truvia™ natural sweetener
Buy One Get One Free LIFESAVERS 2oz pouch
Thanks!
Cheryl
SAVE 50¢ when you purchase ONE (1) package of Quilted Northern Soft & Strong® or Quilted Northern Ultra Plush® 4 or 6 Double Roll
Save $0.75 on any TWO (2) packages of Hillshire Farm® Lit’l Smokies®
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY ONE (1) JIMMY DEAN® BREAKFAST SKILLETS
SAVE $1.00 when you purchase any TWO packages of Kellogg's® Crispix®, All-Bran®, Rice Krispies®, and/or Kellogg's® Corn Flakes® Cereals (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match)
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER OR TREATMENT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $1.00 ON ANY STYLE PRODUCT (EXCLUDING TRIAL SIZE) (use this at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $2 COLORsensational® LIPCOLOR, PEARLS, LIP LINER, LIP GLOSS, OR ANY MAYBELLINE NEW YORK LIPCOLOR SHINEsensational™
SAVE $2.00 ON ANY ONE GARNIER MOISTURIZER OR CLEANSER (use at Rite Aid this week)
SAVE $0.50 off any ONE (1) McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
SAVE $2.00 On any Garnier Nutrisse shade or Multi-Lights kit. (use this at Rite Aid this week)
Here are some printables from coupons.com....
$1.00 off General Mills cereals (use this at Albertsons for their cereal sale)
$1.00 off Chex cereals
$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Holiday Cookie
$1.00 off Pillsbury Sweet Moments
BOGO Scrubbing Bubbles Fresh Brush™ Max Refill
$0.55 off Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
$1.00 off Muir Glen products
$1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Buy 2 WHISKAS Entrées,Get Any 1 Free
$2.00 off on Any Whiskas Bag or Any Multipack
$0.50 off TWO (2) Milky Way Brand Bars
$2.00 off TWO (2) boxes of WONKA Exceptionals
$1.00 off Wonka product
$1.00 off ONE (1) box of WONKA Exceptionals
$1.50 off NESTLÉ Jingles
$2.00 off any LISTERINE WHITENING Rinse
$2.00 off Any Aleve 80ct or larger
$1.00 off On Any Two Intense Dark™ Bars or Bags
$1.00 off on any size Truvia™ natural sweetener
Buy One Get One Free LIFESAVERS 2oz pouch
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
RiteAid Trip Today
Well, I did okay. I messed up, but somehow I still came out ahead. So, I left putting out a little more out of pocket than I like to do and a bit confused and happy. So, here is what I got today between two separate transactions......
My kiddos wanted to be in the picture too. As you can probably tell, they were sampling some of the dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. Blakey says he likes my kisses. ;)
Okay, here is what I got in transaction #1......
Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses X3 $2.50 each (I messed up. I thought these were on sale for $2 and part of the +Up Rewards, but they are NOT)
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
- B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$3.25, making them $1.08 (Not great, but okay I guess)
Hershey Holiday Kisses X3 $2 each X3
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
-B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$2.25, making them $0.75! (much much better, PLUS I got back one $1 +Up Reward)
John Frieda Travel Size $1.49 each X3
(I am going to submit for the $5 SCR on this, making a little bit of moolah)
= $4.47
Pam Cooking Spray $3 each X4
-$1/1 from Safeway Coupon Book X4
=$8, making them $2 (not good at all, but it worked out in the end)
Airborne $4.99
-$2/1 Rite Aid Coupon (Thanks Coupon Posse')
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50 (Plus, I got back a $1 +UP Reward)
-$5/25
-$12 in +UP Rewards
TOOP was $0.22! Plus, I got back $3 in +UP Rewards for the Pam, $1 +UP Reward for the kisses, and $1 +UP Reward for the Airborne. Then, I will submit for the $5 SCR for the John Frieda hair care. This was a pretty good money maker, but I later figured I could have used another $0.75/2 for the other two Hershey Kisses. Oh well, $0.22 is darn good in my book.
Okay, now onto transaction #2.......
Hershey Kisses X6 $2 each
-$1/2 VV X2
-B2G1 Free from recent insert X2
=$6, making them $1 each
Garnier deal of buy $30 get a $10 +UP Reward
Garnier Facial Cleanser $4.49 X2
-$2/1 printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2
= $2.98, making them $1.49 each
Garnier Exfoliant $4.71 X1
-$1/1 printable X1
-$1/1 VV X1
= $2.71
Garnier Hair color $5.99 X2
-$2/1 Printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2
Garnier Color Shield Shampoo $3 X2
-$1/1 printable or from recent insert X2
-$1/1 VV X2
=$2, making them $1 each
-$5/25
- $13 in +UP Rewards (I finally ran out of +Up Rewards) :(
My TOOP was more than what I like, but it was okay. I paid $2.67 before tax. After tax my TOOP was $4.56, which I put on a RiteAid gift card, so no money out of pocket, but still a little more than what I like to spend on my RiteAid purchases. Plus, I got back one $10+Up Reward for the Garnier, three $1 +Up Rewards, and to my confusion but satisfaction a $5 +Up Reward that says from Maybelline. I have not one clue as to how I got the Maybelline $5 +Up Reward, but I like it. It really was mine as it was in the middle of all of my rewards, but I'm not sure what triggered it. Any of you have a clue? So, I still made money on this purchase and was very happy, but yet a little confused.
Okay, happy shopping!
Cheryl
My kiddos wanted to be in the picture too. As you can probably tell, they were sampling some of the dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. Blakey says he likes my kisses. ;)
Okay, here is what I got in transaction #1......
Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses X3 $2.50 each (I messed up. I thought these were on sale for $2 and part of the +Up Rewards, but they are NOT)
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
- B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$3.25, making them $1.08 (Not great, but okay I guess)
Hershey Holiday Kisses X3 $2 each X3
-$0.75/2 printable X1
-$1/2 VV X1
-B2G1 free from last week's insert
=$2.25, making them $0.75! (much much better, PLUS I got back one $1 +Up Reward)
John Frieda Travel Size $1.49 each X3
(I am going to submit for the $5 SCR on this, making a little bit of moolah)
= $4.47
Pam Cooking Spray $3 each X4
-$1/1 from Safeway Coupon Book X4
=$8, making them $2 (not good at all, but it worked out in the end)
Airborne $4.99
-$2/1 Rite Aid Coupon (Thanks Coupon Posse')
-$1.50/1 printable
=$1.50 (Plus, I got back a $1 +UP Reward)
-$5/25
-$12 in +UP Rewards
TOOP was $0.22! Plus, I got back $3 in +UP Rewards for the Pam, $1 +UP Reward for the kisses, and $1 +UP Reward for the Airborne. Then, I will submit for the $5 SCR for the John Frieda hair care. This was a pretty good money maker, but I later figured I could have used another $0.75/2 for the other two Hershey Kisses. Oh well, $0.22 is darn good in my book.
Okay, now onto transaction #2.......
Hershey Kisses X6 $2 each
-$1/2 VV X2
-B2G1 Free from recent insert X2
=$6, making them $1 each
Garnier deal of buy $30 get a $10 +UP Reward
Garnier Facial Cleanser $4.49 X2
-$2/1 printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2
= $2.98, making them $1.49 each
Garnier Exfoliant $4.71 X1
-$1/1 printable X1
-$1/1 VV X1
= $2.71
Garnier Hair color $5.99 X2
-$2/1 Printable NLA X2
-$1/1 VV X2
Garnier Color Shield Shampoo $3 X2
-$1/1 printable or from recent insert X2
-$1/1 VV X2
=$2, making them $1 each
-$5/25
- $13 in +UP Rewards (I finally ran out of +Up Rewards) :(
My TOOP was more than what I like, but it was okay. I paid $2.67 before tax. After tax my TOOP was $4.56, which I put on a RiteAid gift card, so no money out of pocket, but still a little more than what I like to spend on my RiteAid purchases. Plus, I got back one $10+Up Reward for the Garnier, three $1 +Up Rewards, and to my confusion but satisfaction a $5 +Up Reward that says from Maybelline. I have not one clue as to how I got the Maybelline $5 +Up Reward, but I like it. It really was mine as it was in the middle of all of my rewards, but I'm not sure what triggered it. Any of you have a clue? So, I still made money on this purchase and was very happy, but yet a little confused.
Okay, happy shopping!
Cheryl
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Show Your Support for Diabetes Awareness
Join Quality Health and receive a FREE wristband for diabetes awareness. I know our lives have been touched with diabetes. Just go on over here and sign up with Quality Health and get your FREE wristband.
Actually, here's a little bit of my personal story. This is personal, but I want to share with you "my story."
In about the year 2001, I worked a job that required me to get up before the birds, a little earlier than now. I used to have to get up at 2:45 EVERY morning, Monday through Friday. It was crazy! I worked out of the home and then my husband worked in the evening most times, so I would come home and take care of my little guy at the time, who was barely 1. Anyway, the weekends were a time of rest for me. Well, it had come to the point that I was ALWAYS very very tired, which was not quite too uncommon for me as I did get up before the birds did on a daily basis, but I was little more tired than usual. It took EVERYTHING I had in me to get myself up and moving. All I wanted to do was sleep. I thought maybe it had to do with my work hours and my weight. Anyway, this lady at my work had been recently diagnosed with diabetes and I thought, well, why not? So, I took myself into the doc and they ran some tests and I DID find out that I tested positive for diabetes type 2. I was sooooo heartbroken. All I could do was cry. I cried for two days straight. I was devastated. Anyway, they sent me to a nutritionist, I had my diabetic classes, and they gave me my glucometer (you know, the thingy to poke yourself with and check your blood sugars). I was on a special diet and lost some weight (not much, but some). Anyway, after the honeymoon stage, I went back to my old self and went on about my life.
Okay, fast foward a few years, still going on about my ways. I had left that job and went back to school. Well, got myself a good job and we decided that we wanted to have ANOTHER baby. Yay, I was soooo excited. I LOVE KIDS! Before I started having kids I wanted FIVE KIDDOS! (Nobody told me it hurt that bad). :) Anyway, we got pregnant in the summer of 2005! We were soooooo excited! I went to the doctor and had it confirmed that I was pregnant. Yay! Now, it's for sure. They tell me I am going to have to see the endocrinologist (one of their specialities is diabetes). Okay, so I go to the endocrinologist. They check me out and tell me that I have be on insulin while pregnant. What?! Are you serious?! No way! I'm going to have to give myself shots! Whoah! Okay....... so I CAN do this! I am going to do this! I do this! So, they work with me, give me a guide on carb counts and whatnot. Now, I REALLY have to follow a special diet as I have to take care of baby too. Well.........apparently I started to get things under control a little too late as I had a misscarriage. :( They really think that it had to do with the diabetes. It was horrible! One of most painful things (emotionally) I have ever dealt with in my life!
Okay, fast forward a couple of months and we get pregnant AGAIN! Yay! This time, I am STILL on insulin as we are keeping things under control so we can "try" about going about it the right way this time with Faith. So, the whole time I was pregnant I was on insulin and had the insulin pump, so I constantly had insulin going in my body the whole time and then when I ate I would give grab my pump and program it to give me more insulin to account for what I was eating.
So, I deliver Faith and get to get rid of the pump. Yay! No more pump, but I still need to work on this. Anyway, year later we decide to have another baby and yep, I have to dig that insulin pump out AGAIN and have to be on insulin the whole time, while pregnant again.:( I deliver Blakey and get to get rid of that nasty pump again.
Now, I head myself to Weight Watchers and lose probably about 80 pounds or so, and then I go to the doc. She tells me that I DON'T need to check my sugars anymore and to just keep doing what I am doing. I don't even need medication! Well, I go back after losing 130 pounds and she declares me DIABETES-FREE. She doesn't even consider me diabetic anymore! So, yes, diabetes has touch my life in a REAL personal way. Actually, it's all around me. It runs in both of our families and my husband has it too!
So, let's be aware and hopefully find a cure for this some day.
Sorry about the long post, but I just wanted to share.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Actually, here's a little bit of my personal story. This is personal, but I want to share with you "my story."
In about the year 2001, I worked a job that required me to get up before the birds, a little earlier than now. I used to have to get up at 2:45 EVERY morning, Monday through Friday. It was crazy! I worked out of the home and then my husband worked in the evening most times, so I would come home and take care of my little guy at the time, who was barely 1. Anyway, the weekends were a time of rest for me. Well, it had come to the point that I was ALWAYS very very tired, which was not quite too uncommon for me as I did get up before the birds did on a daily basis, but I was little more tired than usual. It took EVERYTHING I had in me to get myself up and moving. All I wanted to do was sleep. I thought maybe it had to do with my work hours and my weight. Anyway, this lady at my work had been recently diagnosed with diabetes and I thought, well, why not? So, I took myself into the doc and they ran some tests and I DID find out that I tested positive for diabetes type 2. I was sooooo heartbroken. All I could do was cry. I cried for two days straight. I was devastated. Anyway, they sent me to a nutritionist, I had my diabetic classes, and they gave me my glucometer (you know, the thingy to poke yourself with and check your blood sugars). I was on a special diet and lost some weight (not much, but some). Anyway, after the honeymoon stage, I went back to my old self and went on about my life.
Okay, fast foward a few years, still going on about my ways. I had left that job and went back to school. Well, got myself a good job and we decided that we wanted to have ANOTHER baby. Yay, I was soooo excited. I LOVE KIDS! Before I started having kids I wanted FIVE KIDDOS! (Nobody told me it hurt that bad). :) Anyway, we got pregnant in the summer of 2005! We were soooooo excited! I went to the doctor and had it confirmed that I was pregnant. Yay! Now, it's for sure. They tell me I am going to have to see the endocrinologist (one of their specialities is diabetes). Okay, so I go to the endocrinologist. They check me out and tell me that I have be on insulin while pregnant. What?! Are you serious?! No way! I'm going to have to give myself shots! Whoah! Okay....... so I CAN do this! I am going to do this! I do this! So, they work with me, give me a guide on carb counts and whatnot. Now, I REALLY have to follow a special diet as I have to take care of baby too. Well.........apparently I started to get things under control a little too late as I had a misscarriage. :( They really think that it had to do with the diabetes. It was horrible! One of most painful things (emotionally) I have ever dealt with in my life!
Okay, fast forward a couple of months and we get pregnant AGAIN! Yay! This time, I am STILL on insulin as we are keeping things under control so we can "try" about going about it the right way this time with Faith. So, the whole time I was pregnant I was on insulin and had the insulin pump, so I constantly had insulin going in my body the whole time and then when I ate I would give grab my pump and program it to give me more insulin to account for what I was eating.
So, I deliver Faith and get to get rid of the pump. Yay! No more pump, but I still need to work on this. Anyway, year later we decide to have another baby and yep, I have to dig that insulin pump out AGAIN and have to be on insulin the whole time, while pregnant again.:( I deliver Blakey and get to get rid of that nasty pump again.
Now, I head myself to Weight Watchers and lose probably about 80 pounds or so, and then I go to the doc. She tells me that I DON'T need to check my sugars anymore and to just keep doing what I am doing. I don't even need medication! Well, I go back after losing 130 pounds and she declares me DIABETES-FREE. She doesn't even consider me diabetic anymore! So, yes, diabetes has touch my life in a REAL personal way. Actually, it's all around me. It runs in both of our families and my husband has it too!
So, let's be aware and hopefully find a cure for this some day.
Sorry about the long post, but I just wanted to share.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Michael's Coupon
Just go on over here to print out a coupon for 40% off any one regular priced item. This expires December 20, 2010.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Thanks!
Cheryl
Groupon Deal of The Day for Spokane
Wow, check this deal out. This would be GREAT for something to do over Christmas break. Look at what Spokane's Groupon deal of the day is. Here is some info I got from their website.
$18 for Six Open Jump Admissions at Jump-N-Party ($36 Value)
Physicists have determined that the best way to subdue wall-bouncing photons is to let them loose until they need a nap. Apply the latest scientific findings to your kid’s playtime with today’s Groupon: for $18, you get six one-hour Open Jump admissions at Jump-N-Party (a $36 value). Hosting kids’ exercise and entertainment within massive multicolor plastic cathedrals, Jump-N-Party’s facilities accommodate children up to age 12. High jumpers challenge friends to a race down an 18-foot slide, craft a cocoon in an obstacle course, or combine their strengths for the mythical triple bounce. Spread your Groupon over six months with hourly family-night visits or spend six straight hours one wintry morning leaping, stumbling, and making merriment across an inflatable indoor labyrinth. Open Jump occurs the first Monday evening of the month from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and every Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Fine Print
Expires Jun 8, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 add'l as a gift. Must be 12 or under. Valid only during Open Jump times. Not valid for birthday parties or playgroups. Must wear socks. No cash back. Not valid with other offers. Tax included. Redeemable across visits.
See the rules that apply to all deals.
Highlights
Indoor youth recreation
Family friendly
Daily sanitization treatments
If you want to get in on this deal, just go on over here to sign up or sign in.
Thanks!
Cheryl
$18 for Six Open Jump Admissions at Jump-N-Party ($36 Value)
Physicists have determined that the best way to subdue wall-bouncing photons is to let them loose until they need a nap. Apply the latest scientific findings to your kid’s playtime with today’s Groupon: for $18, you get six one-hour Open Jump admissions at Jump-N-Party (a $36 value). Hosting kids’ exercise and entertainment within massive multicolor plastic cathedrals, Jump-N-Party’s facilities accommodate children up to age 12. High jumpers challenge friends to a race down an 18-foot slide, craft a cocoon in an obstacle course, or combine their strengths for the mythical triple bounce. Spread your Groupon over six months with hourly family-night visits or spend six straight hours one wintry morning leaping, stumbling, and making merriment across an inflatable indoor labyrinth. Open Jump occurs the first Monday evening of the month from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and every Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Fine Print
Expires Jun 8, 2011
Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 add'l as a gift. Must be 12 or under. Valid only during Open Jump times. Not valid for birthday parties or playgroups. Must wear socks. No cash back. Not valid with other offers. Tax included. Redeemable across visits.
See the rules that apply to all deals.
Highlights
Indoor youth recreation
Family friendly
Daily sanitization treatments
If you want to get in on this deal, just go on over here to sign up or sign in.
Thanks!
Cheryl
$1/1 Any Nature's Bounty Vitamin
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$1/1 Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant Hot Cereal
Just go on over here to print out a coupon for $1/1 Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant Hot Cereal. This may or may not be reset for some of you. It was reset for me.
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Cheryl
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Free Photo Canvas from Canvas People
I'm sure you have seen this before, but I thought I would remind you of the deal out there from Canvas People. I think it is a GREAT Christmas idea. Here's the deal....
They are offering up a FREE photo canvas...
1) Choose and upload the photo you would like printed.
2) Choose what size. (The 8x10 is the FREE one, plus you have to pay shipping/handling after the $49.99 credit).
3) Chose any "extras" (framing, etc.).
5) Enter shipping information.
6) Pay the $14.95 shipping/handling (this is still a GREAT deal for one of these).
These photo canvases make great christmas, birthday, anniversary, and graduation gifts as well. Just go on over here to get yourself started.
Thanks!
Cheryl
They are offering up a FREE photo canvas...
1) Choose and upload the photo you would like printed.
2) Choose what size. (The 8x10 is the FREE one, plus you have to pay shipping/handling after the $49.99 credit).
3) Chose any "extras" (framing, etc.).
5) Enter shipping information.
6) Pay the $14.95 shipping/handling (this is still a GREAT deal for one of these).
These photo canvases make great christmas, birthday, anniversary, and graduation gifts as well. Just go on over here to get yourself started.
Thanks!
Cheryl
Monday Weigh-In Report
Well.........I LOST 7 POUNDS!!!! Yay! Hooray!! Yep, I was a little excited at the scale yesterday! I lost a WHOPPING 7 POUNDS!!! I tried really hard last week and IT PAID OFF!!! It was like I was new to this plan AGAIN! I cared about what I put in my mouth and I stayed on plan through the whole week, even when I was tired at the end of the week! I just kept reaching for those fruits and veggies and it worked. I love that we can now eat all fruits and most veggies without having to pay the price of a point. It makes it so much more convenient.
Special thanks to my friend, Maggie, for suggesting the sugar carrots! We got some and WE LOVE THEM!!! I can just grab a couple and go. It's so nice. My kiddos REALLY like the sugar carrots too!
Anyway, I lost those 7 pounds and 2 more points too. :( Yep, because I went under a certain weight I lost 2 points for the day too. That was a bummer, but I think I'll be okay anyway. I had a real hard time eating up my points last week, so I think I'll be okay. We'll see......
Okay, so I am going to try to get on the treadmill again, four times this week, and eat REAL good too. We'll see.....
How are you doing with your control this holiday season? I have actually avoided baking so far, but I'm going to have to pretty soon..... Yikes!
Okay, have a great week and best of luck staying on your plan this week. You CAN do it! We ARE going to do it! :)
Thanks!
Cheryl
Special thanks to my friend, Maggie, for suggesting the sugar carrots! We got some and WE LOVE THEM!!! I can just grab a couple and go. It's so nice. My kiddos REALLY like the sugar carrots too!
Anyway, I lost those 7 pounds and 2 more points too. :( Yep, because I went under a certain weight I lost 2 points for the day too. That was a bummer, but I think I'll be okay anyway. I had a real hard time eating up my points last week, so I think I'll be okay. We'll see......
Okay, so I am going to try to get on the treadmill again, four times this week, and eat REAL good too. We'll see.....
How are you doing with your control this holiday season? I have actually avoided baking so far, but I'm going to have to pretty soon..... Yikes!
Okay, have a great week and best of luck staying on your plan this week. You CAN do it! We ARE going to do it! :)
Thanks!
Cheryl
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Stainless Steel Ring From Tanga ONLY $4.99 Shipped!
Wow, check out this deal that Tanga is currently offering up right now....Right now you can score a Stainless Steel Spinner Ring for only $4.99 shipped! It is priced at $0 with $4.99 for shipping. The suggested retail price is $59.95. Wow, that's a great deal and very "frugal." Just go on over here if you are interested in this offer, but if you are I suggest that you hurry because this deal go away if they run out of stock. So hurry.......
Thanks Hip2Save!
Cheryl
Thanks Hip2Save!
Cheryl
Redplum Coupons
Redplum has quite a few coupons available, like.....
$10 off any Food Saver Vacuum Sealing System
$2/1 Garnier Moisturizer or cleanser
$1/1 Garnier shampoo
$15 off the purchase of an Schlage electronic keypad lever or deadbolt
$1/1 Garnier style product
$1/1 Any Hickory Farms Item (this would be good for after Christmas sales)
Just go on over here to get these coupons printed, and then some.
Thanks!
Cheryl
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