Tyler Turns 2 Today!!

I can't believe that he is 2. Wow, how time flies and I know that I sound like a broken record saying that. He's a character no doubt about it. Tonight he came into my room with his hands behind his back. He just stood there like that looking at me and I finally said what's behind your back. He gets a HUGE smile and pulls his hands out. Yep, they are completely black on one side and orange on the other with both markers in his hands. Not only did he color all over himself he colored all over the floor. And where was I you ask. Posting pictures on the blog. From now on the blog waits until he is in bed.

Happy Birthday Little Man!!

I can't believe how hard it is to get these 2 to sit together and smile. This is the best I can do for now.

This is a bobcat that we saw running across the field with something in its mouth. It didn't see us until Tyler started yelling "Hi" and waving. Going to explore the sign.

Yep, Tyler can read! He was telling us that we can't go that way until further notice.

Painting

Lauren working on houses she made out of Popsicle sticks.
Tyler's first time painting.

Where Can I Fit Today....

Tyler has this thing, maybe all toddler's do, where he likes to try and squeeze into places that he just won't fit. We did some rearranging and moving of stuff and as soon as I unblocked the sides of the entertainment center he went for it. Well go figure he fit behind it and spent most of the day going back and for behind it each time stopping where the T.V. goes to smile.

Juice Break!

"Tonight the forecast calls for more snow!"

This makes me think about when you see kids make a T.V. out of a box and then sit in it.

He is giving me his "I know you don't want me back here but it's not something you are really going to get mad at me about because I am making a silly face at you then laughing because I am having so much fun back here" expression.
(Excuse the mess it happens when moving things around.)

Me and My Coupons

Ok so today, in this economy, we are all trying to "save" a little more. Well being a SAHM and having one income means trying to save on everything. We have had to cut back but it's worth it to me if I can be the one to raise my children.

Anyway....... after dinner I clean the kitchen and watch the news but on one night I found myself cleaning at 8:30 and the ONLY thing on was Dr. Phil (I have basic cable). I NEVER watch this show!! But the show was about saving money so it caught my interest.

One part in particular was about a woman who cut her shopping bill by a ton and at the same time was buying more. Who doesn't want to do that? She was using coupons, sales, and rewards to do it. Yeah...ummm......I don't want to do that.

I have had a complete misunderstanding of coupons my entire life!

Now my new obsession is coupons........... BUT IT IS HARD!! There is a real method to it and it takes me about 2 days to figure out my shopping list and plan meals as well as figure out which stores to go too. Not only that I can't seem to find an accordion folder to organize my stuff in that is not overpriced. If you go on there today there is a conest to win everything you would need to be organized. (LOL.....I entered twice and am watching for the other 2 ways to enter) I could really use that stuff.

I am supposed to be forwarding the links to a bunch of you, but I added a button on the left side of this blog for www.FrugalCouponLiving.com (she was the one on Dr.Phil) and there is also http://www.couponmom.com/ that I like too.

I keep reading that the more you do it the easier it gets and there are a ton of websites out there to help. I am on week 3 and it is getting better. I just need to get organized and to be honest I love seeing how much I can save. It's a fun challenge and it benefits my family. Now I am not sure how many of the people behind me in line at the store or the cashiers appreciate it but I am not worried about that because I am so focused on seeing the "Amount Saved: $$$" part on my reciept.