Just Randoms..

I haven't updated my blog in a while. (This seems to be a never ending story). :))

Mommy life keeps me busy. Well, life in general does that actually.

I'll have some new tutorials up soon. I've just been trying to find time between the chaos. So many changes this way that I haven't kept up with much.

Currently building the Tryde Coffee Table from Pottery Barn. Can't wait, it will look great!

My den still isn't complete, I am trying to gather stuff for a local consignment sale and all the while attempting to keep my sanity.

I've been budgeting like usual and money is tighter than ever.  I'll probably post some budget meals to make from scratch in the coming days. I've had my hands on a few here lately.

I hope everyone has been blessed :))

Gymbucks Redemption

I wasn't really impressed much with the Gymbucks redemption this go around.  I'll just be blunt, nothing was really on sale, and the sales prices were still way over priced in my humble opinion. But non the less, I know when all is said and done this brand does sell well on ebay and at consignment resales for a decent penny ;)

But still, cute items, and I had $25 in gymbucks to spend, so here is what I bought::

Sequin Anchor Stripe Tee:  $21.95

 

Ooh La La Dog Double Sleeve Tee $24.95 On Sale For: $4.99

Heart Cable Sweater Tunic $36.95 On Sale For: $21.49

Heart Button Plaid Skort: $29.95 On Sale For: $16.99

Totals Before Sales: $113.80

Totals with Store Sales: $65.42

-$25 in Gymbucks =$40.42

Then S&H was $5 and taxes $3 so $48.

Personally I think I would have faired better at the outlets, but I really do love the anchor top and think it will be adorable paired with some skirt she already has.  And I like the Lovable Giraffe line. I can't tell you why I bought the poodle shirt, it's not all too cute, but the $4.99 price tag looked tempting :))

Free bodysuit + free shipping when you spend $10 at Gymboree - it's back!

I was excited to see the free bodysuit + free shipping (which is $5 alone) coupon code came back!!  I have a nephew, so it's a freebie for him, and I win on free shipping. So I hit up the red balloon sale and this is what I spend a whopping $11.74 (taxes included):

Stripe Double Sleeve Bodysuit (for nephew)
$14.95 on Sale for $5.49 (ends up being free with free bodysuit code)

Poodle Stripe Panty
$5.95 on sale for $3.99

Dot Gingerbread Girl Panty
$5.95 on sale for $2.49

Gingerbread Cookie Panty
$5.95 on Sale for $2.49

Gem Bauble Bracelet
$9.00 on sale for .99

Gem Bauble Bracelet
$9.00 on sale for .99

Totals Before Sales: $50.80

Totals AFTER Red Balloon Sale: $16.04

- FREE BODY SUIT AND FREE SHIPPING COUPON when you spend $10 = $10.95
or with taxes $11.74



That's a savings of $39.85

$113.50 for only $2.21 at Bath and Body Works! - Maximizing Your Holiday Gift Cards!

One of my favorite things to do with holiday gift cards is take full advantage of the seasonal clearances to stock up on needed items in conjunction with online coupon codes! - Great way to utilize every single red cent and get more bang for your buck ;)) - Plus, I am sure the gift giver would be elated to know you got SO MUCH with their generous gift! Here is an example of saving MEGA bucks at Bath and Body Works using a $50 gift card tonight:

(1) Winter Cranberry Deep Cleansing Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.50

(1) Winter Candy Apple Gentle Foaming Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.50

(1) Winter Candy Apple Deep Cleansing Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.50

(1) Citrus Garland Gentle Foaming Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.75

(1)Fresh Picked Strawberries Deep Cleansing Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.75

(2) Citrus Garland Deep Cleansing Hand Soap $5.50 on sale for $2.75

(1) Metallic Silver Snowflake Wallflowers Fragrance Plug $8.50 on sale for $3.00

(1) Nutmeg & Spice White Barn Wallflowers® Fragrance Bulb $6.50 on sale for $3.00

(1) Kitchen Lemon Deep Cleansing Hand Soap $5.00 on sale for $3.00

(1) Sweet Pea Volumizing Conditioner $7.50 on sale for $4.00

(3) Sweet Pea Volumizing Shampoo $7.50 on sale for $4.00

(1) Spiced Cider Wallflower 2-Pack Refill $12.50 on sale for $5.00 (making $2.50 each)

(1) Tis The Season Wallflower 2-Pack Refill $12.50 on sale for $5.00 (making $2.50 each)

Totals before Sale: $113.50



Totals WITH sale: $53.50



USE 20% off total purchase web coupon code: HOLIDAY20 = $10.70 off purchase



NEW TOTAL: $42.80

S&H + $5.99

= $48.79

+ sales tax $3.42

= $52.21

-$50 GIFT CARD CREDIT

=$2.21 OUT OF POCKET for 16 items SHIPPED :))



Original Sales Price of $113.50-$42.80 = SAVINGS OF $70.70 !!



After gift card a savings of $111.29 !!



Maximize your holiday gift cards using holiday clearance AND online coupon codes!!



I chose to get dishsoap because it is something my family will always use and the other items? Well, I just

love a house that smells great! ;))

A little bit of Christmas...

On a whim (as in literally the last minute), I decided I would hurry and do the kids Christmas portraits the other day.  Ethan was not into it - AT ALL - but, that's okay, as many photos as I took I managed some good ones. Here are just a few.

I hate that I have to watermark everything, but twice now some one has taken my images with out my permission, and someone in Canada even mirrored my entire blog (why?).

My life is anything but interesting, but I am glad someone thinks it is :))

If you are in my area, be sure to message me about getting your holiday photos done! $50 gets you a CD FULL of images all edited with a print release. God Bless <3>

Speaking of the holidays, Christmas is in just 15 days, and I very literally didn't realize that until this very moment, (I am lying, it was more like 2 hours ago). Anyway, I just now ordered Christmas photo cards from the pro lab I use, I am only done with the kids and some of my niece's and nephew's. I would say I am super slacking this year. 

I was really hoping to do some tutorials on home made Christmas gifts, like I did last year with the DIY Re purposed Barbie House Out Of Old Speakers. 

And well, with 15 days, I am sure I can throw something together in the meantime.

I am not going super all out for Christmas this year to be honest. I barely decorated, I'll do crafts with the kids, possibly visit the mall Santa, and my tree is just barely put together.

I am officially the laziest parent there is this year.

There's till time to get into the mood. :)) I hope anyway.

It really has been a busy last couple of months. MiMi's artwork was selected to be in a local art gallery at the high school, she has a Christmas pageant (not beauty, more like musical of sorts, I don't know what you call them) coming up next week, etc etc.

I promise my next blog will be a DIY :))

Free Bodysuit at Gymboree!!

Hurry and head to Gymboree HERE and email sign up for a coupon code for a FREE body suit with ANY $10 purchase!! You will also get FREE SHIPPING! (this is rare for Gymboree) !!

Great way to score a little extra Christmas gifts on the cheap! :))

Here's what I got:

Ice Skating Monster Two Piece Gymmies

$21.95 on Sale for $10.98

Puppy Double Sleeve Bodysuit

$14.95 on Sale for $7.48

Using my coupon code Gymboree emailed me, I only spent $11.75 :))

That makes the $5 shipping FREE, and the $7.48 bodysuit FREE :))

PRE SALES COUPON TOTALS WOULD OF BEEN: $36.95

That's a savings of $25.15 :))

STOCKING STUFFERS!! :))

Happy Holidays (not to exclude anyone) :)) Share your deals below!!

Great Savings at Kohls!

During the Black Friday rush, I finally splurged and bought myself boots, I also picked up a few other odds and ends for gifts.

In turn I received $15 in Kohl's cash. Later that week my Dad gave me a $10 kohl's purchase coupon and I also printed a 20% off coupon.

While stalking Kohl's the other day, my eye was caught on this HUGE red lantern.. (the photo on kohl's website does it no justice, it's so large in person).

The sticker price said $59.99 I scanned it; since I knew a big sale was going on. It was bumped down to $29.99. Of course my eyes lit up! Paired with my $15 Kohl's cash, the $10 off coupon AND the 20% coupon my grand total with taxes included??

A whopping $4.27 !! NO WAY?! ;)) Made my day!! Not sure what I will put in it yet, I'll stalk Pottery Barn later for inspiration. I just can't pass up a deal. Is anyone on instagram? It's my new addiction :)) - well, now that I joined the rest of the world and got a smart phone. I adore looking at everyone's vintagey edits :)