Monday Weigh-In Report

on Sunday. Yep, took myself and the family into Weight Watchers this morning, but I was a coward (as my husband would gladly tell you) and I did NOT weigh-in. NO WAY, NO HOW was I going to weigh-in. I knew I would be getting VERY bad news. I did NOT do good last week. I REALLY fell off of the wagon BIG TIME. I was/am a true addict. I now have NOTHING standing in my way now. We have a couple of birthdays coming in the next few months, but they are NOT going to derail me. I just got a notice that registration is open for Bloomsday, so I am going to be working towards that. Last year was our first year EVER doing Bloomsday and so this year will be our second year and we are going to do it as a family. Last year it was my husband, my son, myself, my brother-in-law, and my sister-in-law. This year it will be my husband, myself, and our three kiddos.

Anyway, I have no excuses now. I did good on the new plan until Christmas and then I just got caught up in eating whatever I wanted, when I wanted.

Anyway, I'm ready......BRING IT ON!!!! I am going to WIN this battle and I am GOING TO KICK BUTT! Anyone else out there want to jump on my wagon? Want to share your struggles and successes? Come on, come join me! I would love more partners on this journey.:)

Cheryl

Rite Aid

As of today, the Rite Aid on Argonne and Mission has their Christmas clearance down to 75% off! Yes, this includes most toys and other items they were selling for Christmas. I was able to score a few things like a Nintendog that was normally $19.99, I got for $4.99. We will be saving this for my daughter's birthday, later this summer. Anyway, we spent a total of $43 on various items (more than what I like to spend at Rite Aid), but we saved $131! If you do end up going, make sure you watch the prices because some of the items like: Snuggies, Justin Bieber (sp) doll, and hot wheels are not part of the sale even though they are with the sale items. The sale is 75% off of "selected" items. So, just a heads up on that.

I can't take a picture 'cause my kiddos are up and most of the stuff that we bought were for future gifts for them.

We were in there and a lady spent $300 and saved $1,500! Wow! She had like FOUR shopping carts full! :)

Thanks!

Cheryl

Happy New Year!!

I hope you all have a happy and safe new year. I am going to be snoozing. That is how exciting I am. :) Actually, I will have my night owl, husband wake me up at midnight, enough to watch the ball drop and then head right back to bed.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Cheryl

FYI....

I am REALLY tired today. I have been fighting off "the sickness" and eating very BAD. So, I'm not sure how much I am going to get posted today. It does not seem that there is too much out there this morning, as far as deals go. So, my kiddos and I are all sick.

I didn't share with you earlier in the week that I had to make an unexpected and urgent trip to one of the local urgent care centers with my little Blakey. That poor boy is just not doing too hot this holiday season, with his broken collar bone and now a double ear infection. He got himself two ear infections and was in quite a bit of pain and SUDDENLY. For some reason, I NEVER know when my two little ones have an ear infection as they NEVER complain about pain. We usually find out for some other reason, but of course the only time EVER that I am without a vehicle (we loaned it out for the day) he tells me his ear hurts. Really?! The ONLY day ever we don't have a vehicle?! Well, with nobody home (mom, husband, other family) I called my hubby to see what he thought we should do and he came home early. So, he gets out of the van and we (Blakey and I) get in and head out. We go to the urgent care with over an hour wait to be seen. :(  We must, we must wait our turn. Well, he is crying because he is in soooooo much pain. Well, it's finally our turn and we go back only to discover that he has one "really bad" ear infection and the other one is infected too. Well, with some of my training I know that there is also an ear drop that they can give you to numb the pain in the ear. I'm sure some of you moms know that too. Anyway, if you aren't aware of it, it is called Auralgan.

So, the doc says that he is going to prescribe an antibiotic. Okay, so then I ask for Auralgan too. He says, "sure, I can get you that too." Okay, so now I go drop Blakey off at home because I know I will be a while at the store, since they always tell me that my faxed prescribed JUST got there whenever I go to pick it up, so I have to wait 20 minutes or so. I wanted him to be comfortable, so I took him home.

So, I go and pick up the prescription and the guy says, "okay, thank you. Have a good day." I say, "okay, thanks. Oh, are there TWO prescriptions in there?" He says, "ummmm, no. The only one in there is the antibiotic." What?! Are you (I'm sorry) FREAKIN' kidding me?! NO, I don't say that. This is just what I am thinking. He WASN'T EVEN going to tell me! I say, "well.....I was supposed to get two. I needed the antibiotic AND the Auralgan."  "Oh, the Auralgan has to be special ordered, because we don't carry it in the store. So, it will be in tomorrow." Oh, no no no no! I don't think so!" Okay, this is just me thinking to myself, again. I am not normally a persistent person unless it has to do with my kiddos or coupons. It is my alter ego. ;) Do you have one? Anyway, I say "well, does another one of your stores have it in town? I will drive to get it, if I have to." "Ummm, no, we all get it from the same place, so I'm sure nobody else has it. It will have wait until tomorrow." I say, "is there a substitution or something else I can give him? He is in pain now and needs something NOW. I can give him Tylenol, but that is not going to help now. He is in pain today." So, he tells me to "wait a minute." Okay, sure. He comes back and says "well, we are going to call the doctor and see what he has to say. You know, it might take awhile?" I say, "that's okay I'll wait. If I have to, I'll call the doctor myself, just give me the word." So, I go back and look around for a little while. After a while, I go back and see what they have come up with. Now, I'm dealing with someone else, but low and behold I am getting ear drops! Yes, they are the generic version, but I don't care, they are going to numb his aching little ear. Now, I am very happy we got something for his ear, but I am a bit irritated at the service I got. Really, they had the generic version and were not EVEN going to tell me. I know that there are rules and regulations as far as this goes, but really they were going to send me away without EVEN telling me that everything that I was expecting to get wasn't even in the bag and then just tell me that they will not have the prescription in until the next day.

I have many many issues with this, but unfortunately I seem to experience this awful customer service more and more these days.

I keep thinking to myself, "what if I was just a "normal" person and had NO medical training?" I'm thinking I would have said "oh, okay and just had Blakey be in pain all night." I dunno.

My whole point here is that doctors and pharmacy staff are people just like us. Yes, they have little more (okay, a lot more) training than the rest of us, but they are people too. I know that most of us tend to think that what the doctor/pharmacy people say is golden and MOST of the time it is, but my point here is that YOU are your own advocate. If you don't agree with something, YOU must speak your mind. If you question something, YOU must speak your mind. Are you too shy/embarrassed to ask questions or "question" them? DON'T BE. They deal with soooooo many "odd" questions, behaviors, personalities, etc. I guarantee you that they have dealt with and seen it all. You have no idea. ;)

Anyway, this post wasn't supposed to be a very long post, but apparently I wanted to share my story with you all. I really really really also want to express to you that REALLY you are your own advocate when it comes to you and/or your family's health care.

Just so you know, when I deal with customer service, like I have said before, I try really really hard to kill them with kindness. So, I wasn't rude. Being rude really isn't going to get you anywhere, but I did stick to it.

I hope this helps you in the future.

Have a great day and if you are in the Spokane area please be safe out there. I'm hearing it is pretty crazy driving weather.

Cheryl

$1/1 Wet Ones Wipes

We love these wipes around here. They are sooooo nice to have on-hand. Anyway, there is a coupon over here for $1/1 Wet Onces Wipes 40-count or larger anister, box of singles, or Big Ones Wipes. Match this coupon up with a good sale at Riteaid or Walgreens and you should score some pretty cheap hand wipes. ;)

Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals!

Cheryl

FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine

Get your FREE Subscription to American Baby Magazine. Click Here

Thanks!

Cheryl

All You Pie Guide

Want some FREE pie inspiration? Just go on over here, submit your e-mail, and then you will be able to download the All You Season Pie Guide.

Thanks!

Cheryl

FREE Woman's Day Recipe Booklet

Just go on over here to request a free recipe booklet from Woman's Day. Add it to your cart and fill out your info. Allow 10-12 weeks for delivery. Limit 1 per address. I just requested mine! This is only while supplies last.

Thanks Clippin' With Carie!

Cheryl

Yoke's

Here is a good Yoke's deal....

Tribe Origins Hummus, $1.99 each
- $2.00/1 Printable Coupon (This is a Facebook coupon, so you will have to "like" them first).
= FREE
 
Thanks Coupon Posse'!
 
Cheryl
 
For more Yoke's deals, go on over here.....

Safeway

It sure has been a while since I have stepped foot in Safeway in a while. I used to go there almost everyday, but since they changed their coupon policy I don't frequent there very often as I think their stuff is way too expensive. Anyway, I have run across a "good" deal they may have in store for you.

Safeway Chocolate Chips, 12 oz $1.39 (through 1/4)
$0.50/1 Safeway Baking Chips or Nuts from Safeway Thanksgiving Book (expires 12/31)
= $0.89

Thanks KCL!

Cheryl

Debut of Extreme Couponing Show on TLC TONIGHT

I have been soooo excited about this. I REALLY want to see this. If you haven't heard, there is a new show debuting tonight with "our peeps." Yes, fellow couponers! You wanna see them in action? Then, make sure you tune into TLC (The Learning Channel) TONIGHT, Wednesday, December 29 at 8pm ET/PT! A couple of the featured "Extreme Couponers" are Joanie from The Krazy Coupon Lady and Nathan (a.k.a., Mr. Coupon) owner of weusecoupons.com. They get to shop, shop, shop.


I probably will not stay up, but I can guarantee that I will have my hubby set the DVR.

Thanks!

Cheryl

End of the month

It's that time of the month again. ;) Yep, time to print your coupons out before they are gone. Here are a few places to go and print your coupons.

coupons.com
redplum.com
smartsource.com

Thanks!

Cheryl

$10 Off Signature Service Oil Change at Jiffy Lube

Check out this AWESOME coupon for Jiffy Lube. Right now you can go on over here and print out a coupon for $10 off Signature Service Oil Change at Jiffy Lube. Make sure you use zip 63366. Then, go and click on automotive to get to it easier and faster. This expires 9/30/11! Wow!

Thanks KCL!

Cheryl

Starbucks Natural Fusions Coffee CHEAP!!

Okay, check this deal out. I'm sure your gonna love this one if you are a coffee lover. Right now, on Amazon, you can score Starbucks Natural Fusions Ground Coffee, Vanilla Flavored, 11-ounce, 2-pack FOR ONLY $3.25 A BAG!!! Wow!

Okay, so in order to get this Starbucks Natural Fusions Ground Coffee, Vanilla Flavored, 11-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2) for cheap is to do this.....


~Starbucks Natural Fusions Ground Coffee, Vanilla Flavored, 11-Ounce Packages (Pack of 2)
~Use promo code FUSIONC5 at checkout for extra $5.00 off
~Plus use promo code STARBUK3 at checkout for extra $1.50 off
~Final Cost = $6.50 for 2 packages!! (only $3.25 each bag)

Now, for the shipping. You can get FREE shipping when you order $25 or more OR you can sign up for Amazon mom and score some FREE shipping that way.

Just remember that these AWESOME amazon deal prices do tend to go up. So, if you want in on this deal, you'd better hurry.

Thanks again Smart Couponing!

Cheryl

Dream On me 2-in-1 Portable Crib ONLY $69.99

Check this deal out. This Dream On Me 2-in-1 Portable Folding Crib (Espresso) is normally $129.98 and is it marked down to JUST $69.99. If you are in the market for a portable crib, go check this Dream On Me 2-in-1 Portable Folding Crib (Espresso) out. Oh, this qualifies for free shipping too (restrictions apply).

Thanks Smart Couponing!

Cheryl

JC Penny

Here is a coupon for Penny's $10 off a $25 purchase or more. This coupon is only good for today.

Thanks Mojo Savings!

Cheryl

Did you go shopping yesterday?

What did you find and where? Share your deals with us. We would love to hear about what you scored. Do you have a picture? Send it along and I'll post it too. You don't "have" to, but if you do and want to send it, I'll post it. I am really chompin' at the bit as I REALLY want to go shopping. We'll see......

Anyway, if you have a deal you want to share, please do. I love seeing/hearing about your deals. That is the best part about blogging is seeing all the deals you all score.

Thanks!

Cheryl

Some Printable Found This Morning

Here are a few printables that I came across this morning. Some of these might be good if you are hosting a New Year's Eve get-together-type-of-thing.

$1/5 Totinos Crisp Crust Party Pizzas Printable Coupon

$2/1 Jose Ole-To celebrate reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, Jose Ole is offering a $2 Off any 16 oz or larger Jose Ole Product Printable Coupon.

$2/1-ON ANY ONE (1) MAYBELLINE® NEW YORK EYE STUDIO™ PRODUCT

B1G1 Free Little Caesars Pizza. You have to register in order to get your coupon. You might want to call ahead and make sure that "your" location is accepting this coupon. (Thanks Printable Coupons and Deals!)

$2/1 TheraFlu

$0.50/2 Skittles or Starbursts

$2/2 ANY two Nivea Lip Care products. (This is a Facebook coupon, so you will need to "like" them first).

$0.50/1 Ronzoni Quick CookOff One Box of Ronzoni Quick Cook (I found this under zip 12345)

$1/4 Any Buddig 2 oz original meats

There are also some new Target printables. Just go on over here to see what they have.

Thank you!

Cheryl

Starbucks

Did you happen to get a Starbucks card for Christmas? Well, if you did you can go right on over here and register your card. Wow, there are soooooo many perks to registering your card like, for instance, you can get a FREE drink on your birthday, with My Starbucks Rewards, you'll earn 1 Star every time you pay with your Card. And as you collect Stars, you move up to bigger benefits. There are MANY perks to this. So, definitely, if you have one of these babies, go register it to get in on all of these perks. You can go here to register and you can go on over here to read more about it.

Thank you!

Cheryl

GOOD MORNING!!!

Good morning everyone! Wow, I can't believe Christmas has come and gone! It is ALWAYS soooooo nice to be with family, but I can't believe how busy the season can be. Time just flies by when you are having fun. We did have a VERY GOOD Christmas though.

Every Christmas I do get what I call a Christmas hangover. The day after Christmas I just sit and stare. I am soooo tired and exhausted and I cannot move. I thought this year "might" be different. As when I woke-up yesterday morning I felt "okay." I got up and got ready for the day, only just to suffer from "the Christmas hangover." I'm hopin' today will be a bit better since I kinda "have" to step up to the plate as my hubby goes back to work and I'm "supposed" to be workin'. So, we'll see. I do feel this tug towards shopping though......

Anybody eat too much? Well, I sure did! I'm back on plan today though. I kinda got derailed for a couple of days, but I'm back now. I did NOT go to WW yesterday. I was too tired! I wanted to sleep in. When I go to WW, I have to get up at 6 o'clock in the morning. So, I got to sleep until 8 yesterday until one of my mini alarm's (Faithy) came and woke me to ask if she could get up.  Then, she proceeded to argue with me. That's always nice to wake-up to. :)

Anyway, I'm slowly but surely getting back on track of day-to-day life.

I hope you all had a GREAT holiday and got to enjoy your famlies as much as I did. Boy, after doing the "Secret Santa" thing and just really taking in the expeirence it sure was a GREAT reminder of how lucky I am. I AM VERY LUCKY! :)

I hope you all have a great day and a great week!

Cheryl