Great weekly deals, again :-)

Last night Meya asked to go to CVS with me to see how coupons work. I usually go on Mondays, after taking the kids to school, because its just easier. However, I think it would be a great skill for her to learn, so we went this morning. At CVS we got 6 boxes of crackers and a razer. The lady rang it all up, and I had Meya look at the original price, which was $21.54. Then I handed the lady the coupons and Meya watched the price (with $10 ECB's) go all they way down to $1.74. She said "Wow, Mom! Im going to coupon when I grow up!" Im so proud ;-)
Total of everything in the photo, (combo of CVS and Rite Aid) after coupons came to $8.35, and Ill be getting a rebate check for $9, making my grand total a profit of $.65!
So glad my wonderful friend Jen shared the amazing world of couponing with me!

Awesome deal on Cool Fruits!

I dont post every good deal I get, but I have to share this one! I got a $5 gift card for Toys'R'Us this week for becoming a 'fan' on Facebook. So, today while wandering the store and trying to decide what to use it on, I found these Cool Fruits discounted from $3.49, down to $.98! So, I got all they had, all 15 boxes! Minus the coupon, I paid just $10.68 for all 15! This is an exciding deal, as these are freezer pops that Hannah can enjoy. So, we are popsicle ready for summer!

A picture of progress

Maree made me a poster today. She is a child who has a hard time saying things, but finds other ways of telling me things, like through posters! Here is what it says:
"Hello My name is Maree. I like to play soccer, it is my favorite sport. I like to spend time with my family. I have a family of six. Im in the middle. Im 9 years old. I like to watch tv and play wii. I want to go on a horse ride. My family is nice. But sometimes they make me angry but I still love them. My favorite animals are cheeta and lion and tiger. When I go to school it is peaceful, unless my teacher is yelling. I have nice lunch teachers. My class doesnt behave, but when they are mean to me I am nice to them."
Its a picture of progress, because it shows that she understands that sometimes you will be upset with your family, but you still love! We worried with Maree, if she would ever attach to us. She took the longest of the girls, to begin to attach. I think this has to do with her being so young when her mother died, and how sudden it was. This created a great deal of loss and insecurity in her. Then, adding the adoption to the pain, left her in a strong state of self preservation.
This poster is beautiful, just beautiful. (And yes, Im keeping an eye on the boy at school who is a bully!)

Meya was selected as Citizen of the Month!

Meya was selected as her grades "Citizen of the Month" for her school! We are very proud of course ;-) Here is a clip of her introducing herself during the lunch, which was aired on our local tv station!

Time for a new costume!

Luke got this spiderman costume over a year ago, and has worn it several times a week since! He LOVES spiderman! He wants to BE spiderman. He has never seen the Hollywood version of the character, but loves him anyway! Kids are funny. Some things I get them, they break and never think much else of. But then some things get used until they literally cant be used anymore! The costume is getting a bit tight at this point. But he loves it so much, I might just have to try to salvage it and suprise him :-)

This weeks loot!

Between CVS and RiteAid, this is my weekly pharmacy loot. Total value $108.34. After coupons and rebates, total spent $8!! I love SoutherSavers.com!

Merry Christmas Friends and Family!

What a wonderful year. The kids are healthy, we were able to see many friends and family, and even spend a few holidays with extended family. Much to be greatful for, most of all, Greatful for Salvation through the blood of Christ, dont forget the reason for the season!!!