Saturday, April 16, 2011

A first...

We experienced a first over Spring Break this year, and no, it wasn't just the "first" of replacing our furnace (although that was quite memorable as well... heh). For the first time ever, we took our kids to the Indianapolis Children's Museum. I know every other family in the state has been like a gazillion times, but we could never justify the trip since we've always had a little one(s) in severe need of a nap only a couple of hours after the museum opens. We know our limits, for better or worse. Jack and I went last year on a school fieldtrip, but it was a brand new gig for everyone else. I teared up when Chase walked through the entrance in complete awe, and had to remind myself that the biggest-deal kid place he had ever been in his life up to that point was Chuck E. Cheese. What a great moment.

Just so you know, we still have two kids who are still in severe need of an afternoon nap, but we thought we'd live life on the edge for once and give it a go anyway. Plus, we had to somehow redeem the week after it got off to such a rotten start (don't worry, we made it to Von's too!). More pics to come!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Deals of the season!

We're in the middle of a busy weekend (and guess what, it's so warm outside that we don't even need our shiny new furnace; somehow I feel slightly cheated... kidding!), but I couldn't wait to share these great deals I got recently. One of my favorite tricks is to shop for kids clothes off-season. When I do this, I can get Gap clothes for Wal-Mart prices. Don't believe me? I got these sixteen pieces of clothing (mostly Fall shirts the next size up for the boys) all for $55.00. That averages out to three dollars and something per item. Wait, that's cheaper than Wal-Mart. And much better quality. Yeah, baby. Walgreens had some killer deals this week too (Bonus... double click on this pic to see the origin of Chase's favorite phrase when he gets in trouble: "But remember, Mom, you love me more than you love the table that I scratched..."). I paid $13 for everything in this picture. The Close-Up was 99 cents (half-off), so Tyler should be good on toothpaste until sometime next year. :) The Sillybandz were - get this - 4/$1.00!! These ridiculous things used to sell for five dollars each (why, oh why, couldn't I have invented them?). I realize they're not all the craze like they were a few months ago, but they're still fun to have on hand to throw in birthday gifts for school friends.

Every now and then I find some great deals here and here. What are your best money-saving tips?? Please share!

Monday, April 4, 2011

We have a winner!!

I was going to post a picture of a cute four year old pulling a number out of a hat, but it's naptime around here and...

1. This momma doesn't delay naptime any longer than absolutely necessary, and, 2. I didn't want to keep you waiting any longer! So, I used an online randomizer to choose our winner for our Resurrection Egg giveaway.

And the winner is...

Research Randomizer Results:
1 Set of 1 Unique Numbers Per Set
Range: From 1 to 12 -- Unsorted
Set 1
3

Comment number 3... Andrea!!

Oh Andrea, you and Addison are going to love these!! Since I know where you live, check your doorstep for a special delivery very soon. :)

Thanks to everyone who commented! I wish I could give one of these sets to each of you. Please, please invest in a set if you can (remember that if you want to open one egg per day with the last one landing on Easter, you'll need to start on April 13!) ... and pray, wait and watch to see how God works!