My kind of therapy

Me and my camera haven't been spending near enough time together. Sadly, 90% of Kennedy's pictures are on my phone. So, I'm going to try my best to carry it around more often - should be easier now that Kennedy doesn't require quite as much luggage to travel.


I pulled it out today and realized I hadn't uploaded pictures in quite a while. I ran across this picture. I think its one of my favorite "nature" shots to date. There was a pretty bad storm rolling in. Let me just tell you, I absolutely love to watch a storm roll in. I've spent many hours sitting on a covered porch, cuddled up in a blanket, listening to the rain. Its like a special kind of therapy that only God can arrange.


The impending darkness created these amazing shadows. Of course, the picture really doesn't do it justice, but I wanted to share anyways...

I can't wait to capture these kinds of images on our very own place.

Miss Kennedy

Just a few new pictures of our little lady.

Another Lunch Break Couponing at Target

There were some really great deals on my weekly Coupon trip to Target!

 

Here's what I got!



 



 

Schick Hydro Disposable Razor 3 Pack

Regular Price $8.49 (for men's) and $9.49 (for women's)

Target Coupon $3.00 off

Manu Coupon $4.00 from the 2/24 Smart Source

Final Price $1.49-2.49

 

Up & Up Ibuprofen 24ct FREE

Regular Price $0.97

Target Coupon $2.00/2 Shopkick App

Final Price FREE

 

Chobani Bite 4 Pack

Regalar Price $2.99

Sale Price $2.51

Target Coupon $1.00/2

Manu Coupon $1.00/1 Facebook

Final Price $1.01/4 pack

 

Lean Cuisine Salad Creations

Regular Price $2.99

Sale Price $2.39

Target Coupon $1.00/2

Manu Coupon $0.75

Final Price $1.14 Each

 

Add a little lettuce and you have lunch for less than $2.00 and its a healthy lunch!

 

Mossimo Cami Top

Regular Price $8.00

Sale Price $5.00

Target Coupon $5 off a $20 Mossimo Clothing Purchase

Final Price $3.75

 

My retail/non-sale price for these items would have been $75.84.

The final price for these items was $26.14 or a savings of $49.70 or 66%.

 

 

 

 

 

Pottery Barn Calendar

My weekend in San Marcos/Austin was AMAZING! It was so nice to get away.

 

A trip to visit my sister always includes a visit to the outlet mall. One of my first stops is always the Pottery Barn Outlet. You can find some amazing deals!

 

My absolute favorite find this weekend was this oversized dry erase Calendar. I got home early enough on Sunday (as in before the kids got there) to play with it a little bit.

 



I tried to Jazz up the top with some color. I will probably have to get some of my artsy friends to help me out.

 



A little scripture to remind us whats important.

 



 

 

I also hung one of my Pick Your Plum Buckets for the markers.

 

We went to Ikea and I have a wire to hang at the bottom for the kids art work!

Once we get to the house on the land, I will probably do some vinyls too!

 



I also found this on Pinterest for some lettering ideas.

 



Pinterest Recipe Review

If you haven't jumped on the Pinterest bandwagon - I would highly recommend it.

 

I have found so many great ideas and wonderful recipes! I have thrown away a meal or two because it was just awful.

 

I really wish there was a way to read other people's reviews of some of this stuff because it could save me a lot of trouble.

 

With that in mind, I thought I would share a few of the recipes that have worked out for the better!

 

 

 

We had this Asparagus last night with the Pioneer Womans's fried pork chops, which are absolutely amazing. They are also the only "real food" I cook that Jax will eat (the chops, not the asparagus). Kennedy loved the Asparagus, but there isn't much that girl won't eat. The link to the recips is Here.

 

 

I LOVE Chicken Pot Pie. This is absolutely my favorite recipe for it. I have been searching for a recipe I really liked for a long time - and the hubby was growing tired of "testing" new recipes. I was so glad when these turned out so good! They were so good that I sent them on the road with Clint and they ate the whole pan before they got to Louisiana. Thats another bonus, after they have cooled, you can slip them in a ziploc and they travel just fine. You can find the recipe Here.

 

These were so super easy! For the most part, I try to avoid high gluten foods. We made these with Gluten Free Tortillas. They are fast and yummy. Its also nice to make pizza that isn't frozen, but doesn't require making the dough. The recipe is Here.

 

 

And for your sweet tooth - these cookies were Fabulous! If you over cook them, they are like bricks - so you've been warned! Take them out before they look done. They are also gluten free - no flour. However, they have 3 cups of powdered sugar, so they aren't exactly good for you either! The marshmallows on top are AMAZING! Check out the recipe Here.

 

I hope this inspires you to try a few new recipes that you know somebody has actually tried and enjoyed. Let me know how it turns out and feel free to invite me over to taste test!

 



Target (again)

So, during lunch yesterday I made my way to Target to do a little couponing.

 

Here is how it all went down:

 

Heinz Ketchup - FREE

Regular Price $1.99

Target Coupon: $2.00 off

Final Price: $0.01 Moneymaker

 

Up & Up Bleach

Regular Price $1.64

Target Coupon: $2.00 of 2 Cleaning Items

Final Price: $0.64/each

 

Up & Up Ammonia

Regular Price $1.12

Target Coupon: $2.00 off 2 Cleaning Items

Final Price $0.12

 

Up & Up Cleaning Wipes (not pictured)

Regular Price $1.79

Target Coupon: $2.00 off 2 Cleaning Items

Final Price $0.79

 

Claritin Children's Allergy

Regular Price $9.89

Target Coupon $2.00 off

Manu Coupon $3.00 off

Bonus - 5 Chewable Tablets

Final Price $4.89 + 20 free tablets

 

Full Price $56.98

After Coupons & 5% Target Card Discount $21.49

Savings of $35.15 of 62%

 

Just because I'm crazy - I went back and checked the price of those little tablets. A 20 Count box is about $17.00! If we factor that in... I saved $52.15 or 70%!!!

 

I don't have near the time it would take to link up every coupon - but check out the Krazy Koupon Lady for everything you need! She has links and a searchable page of every available printable coupon you could imagine. She also has lots of videos and atricles all about how to get started couponing!

 

Here is the fancy Spreadsheet!

 

Item Name	No of Items	Sale Price	Manu Coupon per item	Target Coupon per item	Target GC Per Item	Price Before Gift Card	Price After Gift Card
Children's Claritin	4	9.89	3.00	2.00	-	19.56	19.56
Ketchup	4	1.99	-	2.00	-	(0.04)	(0.04)
Up & Up Bleach	2	1.64	-	1.00	-	1.28	1.28
Up & Up Ammonia	2	1.12	-	1.00	-	0.24	0.24
Up & Up Cleaning Wipes	2	1.79	-	1.00	-	1.58	1.58
							-
	14	16.43	3.00	7.00	-	22.62	2.62
						Target Card 5%	1.13
						Final Price	21.49

 

Staking our claim

Just a few pictures from our exploration of the land this weekend! Can't wait until we can get out there and start clearing!