SO EXCITING :)

We spent the day in town after my little man's wound care appointment. I am very happy to let everyone know that they are letting the left hand be bandage free over the weekend and we will see how it goes. The right hand still needs to be wrapped up but no more splint :) *Grinning ear to ear*
I looked at different stores for a workable chore/behavior chart today...*Pulling my hair out* All thou I love summer the kids have really gotten on my last nerve with all the arguing & laziness they have been displaying. I could not find a single thing I really like...So if any of you have some ideas that work for you and want to share with me I would love it :) Well I am off to attempt freezer jam..LOL never have made any jam before but I hear this is super easy. I cant wait to test the aftermath.

~Replacement check~

Well I dont know if any of you heard about the voluntary recall tylenol was doing on alot of ther childrens tylenol products that took place several months back..well i had heard about it through the grape vine via internet :) Well I went into my pantry and low and behold every product approx. 6 were involoved in the recall so I emailed the company and they emailed me back a few weeks later apologizing for the inconvience (sp) and that was it..well I was not satisfied with that at all, seeing as I had paid money for the product. So I emailed them back politely letting them know that I thought it was an even bigger inconveince that I was going to have to shell out more money to buy more product cause I had to throw away the other stuff. Well last week I received a $40.00 check in the mail for replacement of product :) **WooHoo** *jumping up & down* So it does pay off to write the companies with complaints & even compliments. I will be writing them to thank them as well. Well I am off for good to make my hubby his lunch for tomorrow. Just wanted to share that exciting news to my readers. ~goodnight~

Forster **UPDATE**

Well I know I hadn't been doing much of blogging all summer just because I really had not done a ton of Saving's shopping. However I have started again but have not kept track of any of it to share :( Sorry folks my time has well been a little pre occupied to say the least. On July 18th my 1 yr old boy touched a grill lid and burned his hands severly...2nd & 3rd degree burns on the palms so we have been going to hospitals, plastic surgeons, wound care clinic & his pediatrician for a week and half now. It was pretty scary and I have only ever felt that kind of anxiety & stress  2 other times in my life and now a third. :( I am glad to report he is doing much better and we are hoping for a complete and full recovery in 2-3 weeks. My brain has since shut down *LOL* I am in complete exhaustion mode, no amount of coffee seems to perk me up..*BUMMER*
I am so afraid to see all the bills that will be piling up shortly..already on a pretty fixed income and now medical bills. **sighing** I am exstatic that he will be healed soon just now stressing on how those bills will get paid. Any & all prayers are greatly appreciated. Thank you
Well I am off to make my hubby a salmon spread for work tomorrow and some cottage cheese with bluberries :) yummy

Slightly slacking :]

** Hello... yes I am still alive....LOL been so busy enjoying our summer, I have been slacking on coupon shopping too. Wow I have only went to the store to do some serious shopping once since summer began. I had so much stocked up I haven't had to go. However the time for shopping is growing closer..starting to run a littl low on certain things. I will try to post a little once a week. Have a great week and please bare with me.

1st Yummy moose recipe :)

So here You go the 1st yummy recipe for you.

1lb moose burger
1 egg
1 package of onion lipton (dry) soup mix
crackers or bread crumbs
just a dab of worchester sauce

I place all ingredients (no crackers yet) into a mixing bowl and mix fully, add a few crushed crackers to soak excess liquid.
Patty meat out into desired thickness.
Grill
Game meat needs to be cooked completely, no pink in middle.

There you go. You now have scrumptious moose burgers to enjoy. :)

I love to top my burger off with blue cheese dressing and a slice of onion.
 MMMM yummy

Let your imagination run wild...

Target **ALERT** & Wags trip :]

While I was out shopping....I always check the end caps @ Target..it's the first thing I do. Well tonight I noticed that they have a big selection of clearance full size toothpastes, different varieties. So while your out better go pick some up. =) I have a stockpile..but....I am gonna go get some more.**Laughing** never can have enough FREE toothpaste. =)Went to Walgreens this evening to try the Hydro shave gel deal..rumor has it that they may have been a roll over deal...NOPE did not work for me:( however it was still an awesome deal and I had a great trip below is what I purchased for under $10.00

5 Hydro shave gels $2.99 w/ $2.99 RR
2 Always Infinity pad 16 count $3.99 used B1G1 & $2/1
3 boxes KotexU tampons $3.49 w/ $2.50 RR also used 3$1/1
3 boxes of Royal pudding 3/$1.00 (good filler)
1 Planters peanut ? (filler)
2 colgate toothpaste B1G1 used .75/1 & $1.50/1

So there you have it. I love trips like this **smirking**

How to use Moose burger :)

While I was doing my daily blog reading I came across a post over @ http://www.alaskacoupondiva.com asking her readers to help her dine like a diva w/ moose meat. I read it and thought it was a silly question...living in Alaska my entire life that is all our family eats. I never have beef in my freezer, we eat what we kill. I guess I take that for granted and think everyone does the same. I am very fortunate and need to remember that.**slaps hand**
So onto helping them over at Alaska coupon Diva....I use moose just like you would beef burger. It is so yummy and is one of the leanest meats you can come across. So you can use it in tacos, spaghetti, lasagna, burgers, casserole...options are endless. This has got me thinkng so in the next couple of days I will be posting actual recipes and a step by step how we process are meat...stay tuned my wonderful fans =)

Fred Myers *EARTH CELEBRATION*

Fred Meyer® is hosting the Design a Reusable Shopping Bag Contest in celebration of Earth Day.
Please show support and visit designareusablebag.com, view one of my favorite designs, my bag #5608,and vote for it before May 21. Dont forget you can vote once a day for your favorite one.
You also can create your own design and enter the contest.
Here is a pic of my Design =)

Below is what Fred Myers has to say & a description of prizes. Go and design away or show support by voting your favorite one :)

The Kroger Co. is committed to being a responsible steward of the environment and to offering alternatives to our customers who want to do the same. If you're ready to help us create a greener world, design a reusable shopping bag. Be sure to send your design to your friends so they can vote for you!

Prizes
The top 10 designs will be featured on the website, and every Shopper's Card or Rewards Card holder who submits a design will receive a free reusable shopping bag.*

•5 runners-up will receive a $100 Kroger Co. gift card.
•4 finalists will receive a $250 Kroger Co. gift card.
•1 grand-prize winner will receive a $1,000 Kroger Co. gift card and could see his or her bag in stores.

~~Attention Target shoppers~~

Attention Target shoppers...Mens Dove body wash is on clearance for $2.24 located on the end caps. If you still have the $1.50/1 or $1.75/1 coupons left now would be the time to use them. I had a few left and used them to score body wash for .49cents yay *jumping up & down* =] Degree deodorant also on clearance for $2.32 located on end caps & in deodorant aisle. Use the 3.00/2 (full size)

I scored 2 gillette razors for .15cents =] mmHmm yes I did!! Target is having a deal this week buy 2 gillette razors or cartidge and get a $5.00 giftcard. So this is how I worked the deal....
Use 1 BOGOfrom Sunday paper insert along with a $4.00 off coupon and I found a $4.00 off Target peelie in the shaving aisle @ Target. Bottom out of pocket cost was .15cents plus I received a $5.00 gift card turned around and used that on the rest of my items I bought.


So the whole shopping trip was like this: 2 large bottles Pantene combo pack (came with 2 medium sized conditioner) 4 Mens Dove bodywash + came with 4 smaller bottle of body wash, 2 full size degree deodorant, shaving cream, bandaids (to use in the Princess & frog rebate) Aussie gel, Aussie hairspray, 2 gillette razors Total shopping trip out of pocket was .....drum roll please....$13.63
FYI I used coupons for every item listed in the trip.

Happy B-Day

Happy Birthday Mama D =)
Thank you for being a great Mother-n-law. Some girls just are not so lucky. Thanx for being you. Love ya mom

Oh how I am excited!!! =)

Let me just say how stoked I am to have set this blog up. I have been wanting to set this up for sometime now, kept getting discouraged that it would be so difficult.
Here I am.
Very painless by the way. LOL
I cant wait to start blogging on my everyday life.
I am trying to hurry now. My little man is laying down for his morning nap and instead of getting ready for the day & work here I sit here setting up my blog *laugh* Laundry is piled up on the couch waiting to be folded, floors are needing to be vacummed *laugh* it can wait. I did however get the dishes done and more laundry in the cycle. So I haven't really done nothing..*wink*
Okay although I am a talker and could go on and on I really have to get to the shower before he wakes up. I will however blog again this evening.
Have a great day all.
=)