CVS:11/2

This week's deal:

2 crest pro-health toothpaste 3.98 each -1.00Q each+6.98 EBC's
total 7.54(.08 tax)
-2.00 mfg coupon's
-5.00 ebc's
total OOP .54
gain 6.98 EBC;s

transaction #2
2 olay body wash (12.00)-2.00 Q each+5.00 EBC
total- 12.96
-4.00 mfg Q's
-6.98 EBC's
total OOP 1.98
gain 5.00 EBC's

thats it for me this week. No real deals screaming at me.

Remember to get you Sunday paper today!

life isn't fair

Life isn't fair. Tonight is a pity party. An open letter to my mom:

Dear mom.
Believe it or not I love you. Even though I cannot speak to you, you forever remain in my heart. I don't understand how you could turn your back on me and your grandchildren. I don't understand how you can act like nothing is wrong to your other family and coworkers.

I have 2 of the most wonderful young ladies the world has ever seen. I am raising them right. I am teaching them about the world, and the people in it. You see, I have learned something from you. I learned the kind of parent not to be.

I don't hate you. I pray for you. I know God has a purpose in this, and I know God loves you and so do I. I won't be at any family gatherings. I won't be in your way. You know what happened was real and It scarred my daughter forever, as it did me. We were not the only ones, you know there are others.I know you must have reasons, but just think what your unbelief and ignoring has done to your grandchildren. They will survive, they will move on and so will I.

Just know we are praying for you bothand God's will in your life.I know He loves you and He loves him. God is always there, and He will never fail you. I talk to God and He talks to me. I've given my heart to Him.

In God's eternal love,
your daughter.

CVS: after the sale #2 (10/18)

transaction #2 (yes, I was feeling pretty good, used hubby's card, so didnt have alot to work with but, I think I did ok)

Gum toothbrushes 3.99
candycorn 1.29
excedrine 1.99 (had 2.00 Q)
kleenex .89 (had .40 Q)
powerade 1.69
Listerine Agent Blue 3.99 (had 1.00 Q)
pumpkin pail .99
funglow light .99
sure deoderant 2.99 (had 1.00 Q)
2 pert plus (had 2- $2 q'S)
goody's 6 pk headache powder 1.79 (had free CRT)

Total -22.33

total mfg Q's- 8.40, EBC's- 8.49
Total OOP- 13.84
earned- 16.95 ebc's
Not too bad eh?

CVS: after the sale (10/18)

my scenario worked!!! made the cashier mad, she griped to the mgr, and inturn, I told him he could honor CVS policy, or I could call the district mgr, who incidentally gave me his cell #, on Sunday. He chose to honor store policy. Go figure. BTW, you can use mfg coupons + cvs CRTs+ebcs. 1 mfg q & 1 CRT per item. Grrr. I hate mgmnt sometimes. Anywho, here is my haul for the day:

Windex (2.00 mfg Q)
Fantastic (1.50 mfg Q)
Scrubbing Bubbles (2.00 mfg Q)
Gum Toothbrushes
candycorn
2 excedrine (1- 3.00 CRT, 1-2.00 mfg Q)
kleenex
powerade
listerine agent blue
pumpkin pail
funlight
airheads (filler)

total before discount: 26.90
used: $5/$25, had 8.90 mfg. Q's and used $13 ebcs
total OOP .93 earned- 11.95 EBC's
SCORE!

CVS: The plan (10-18)

Ok. Here is the plan I've got drew up. Remember things can change once you get in the store and figured with 8% tax. Items are always "due to availability & all". Here we go:

SCENARIO #1
2 excedrin (1.99 each) have 2 (2.00 coupons)
1 candy corn (1.29) earn 1.29 EBC
1 pumpkin pail (.99) earn .99 EBC
1 powerade (1.69) earn 1.69 EBC
1 butler 2 pk toothbrush (3.99) earn 3.99 EBC
1 listerine agent blue (4.49) earn 4.49 EBC
1 fantastic spray cleaner (2/5.00) have 1.50 Q
1 windex cleaner (2/5.00) have 2.00 Q
1 scrubbing bubbles cleaner (2/5.00) have 2.00 Q

Total before discounts: 26.10
Use $5/$25 & coupons above $10.60
Use 10.00 EBC's
Total OOP .60
Earn 12.45 EBC's


We'll see how it turns out! I may do a 2nd transaction this week. There are SO many good deals!!

Cvs:After the Sale (10/12)

Just got back from CVS thought I would report on how I did. They did not have the skin vital mask or tampax listed on sale, so I did ask to make sure they would honor the sale price.
I got:
5 Gatorade (3 EBC's back)
1 Palmolive dish detergent (used.25 Q)
2 cesar dog food tray (used b1g1 Q)
1 tampax 40 ct. (used.50 Q) (2 EBC back)
1 skittles & 1 m&m's funpacks (used 1.00 Q)
1 skin vital mask(2 EBC's back)
1 covergirl liquid foundation (used buy foundation get another product free)& (1.00 off foundation Q)1 covergirl mascara (free) (3 EBC's back)
1 puffs plus (used .25 Q)

total 44.03
used 25.16 ebc's, 9.24 maufacturer Q's
total OOP .34 + tax .77 =1.11
got 10 ebc's back

I'm banking the rest of my ebc's until next week's good sale. But, I didnt think I did too bad this week with a not so good sale.

Mission: repurpose

Oh yes, Scotty dogs! I forgot to mention I found a cool little stuffie pattern here.

Aren't they the cutest? This is my first attempt from a pair of recycled girls pants. I made it in just alittle while. I think I'm addicted!

Mission: repurpose

Went to the thrift store today. I found 2 flat cotton sheets, and 2 pairs of little girl stretchy pants. These will be repurposed into 2 pajama bottoms, and a few scotty dogs. The bright red fabric is a very pleated, very bright dress I found for 50 cents. It will become new throw pillows for the couch.





















As you can see, it is very pleated.

Mission: repurpose

Let me just say right now, upfront... I am not a "sew"er. I want to be. I long to be. I need to be. But, I'm just not there yet. Case in point this pincushion. Which is an awesome freebie pattern from Heather Bailey. You can download a copy of the pattern here. Anywho, after multiple repinning, and trying to lay it flat, I finally won.

Ornaments:2

I am in LOVE with the octophrost. Have I mentioned that? I made another one last night, and used christmas color sequins as his suckers. Adorable.

Ornaments:1

I found this booklet on eBay a few weeks ago. I've made 2 ornaments so far. I really like how they are turning out, too. I want to make at least a dozen for my tree this year!

My favorite knot

I just had to share this with you~

I stumbled upon this wonderful blog, and she gives a tute on a great knot. If you handsew you will love this knot! Visit her, and leave her a comment. Check out the knot-tute-link here

Meet my Squishy!

Hey ya'll! I wanted to share my latest FO. I call him squishy and he shall be mine. He's an octophrost. I found him on this blog, and I HIGHLY recommend you check it out. Futuregirl has some wicked creativity, and mad sewing skills!

This little dude was so cute, too! She calls him the"Santa of the Sea" . Well, he popped out and wanted to be mine. And, who could resist those big, bulging eyes. I sure couldn't say no. You can read more about them here and here . You can also purchase the pdf pattern online here. I loved the christmas tree decorated with 99 of these little octophrost's, too. Can you imagine a 74 yr old grammie making them for all her grandkids and great grand kids. What an awesome accomplishment! Join me, make your own octopus stuffie and share with the flickr group

CVS:After the sale (10/5)

ok. back from my weekly shopping trip to CVS, here is what I got:

2 bic soleil razors 5.99 each
1 colgate toothpaste .99
1 always infinity pads - 4.98
1 pink orbit gum (72 pc)3.49
1 cottonelle flushable wipe 3.69
1 vitimin water - 1.59 (they didnt have the one on sale so gave me this one with 1.59 EBC)
Price before discounts: 31.61

used:
cvs $5 off $25 Q
colgate 1.00 Q (also a printable here)
(2)bic soleil razor 2.00 Qs (1 Q from last weeks newspaper, $2/1 printable here)
you can print 2 copies
14.50- EBC's (had 2.50 quarterly EBC's print out)
Out of pocket price: 2.81
Received 14.00 EBC's back
1.59 (raincheck EBC from vitimin water)
total EBCs earned this week: 15.59
free $25 giftcard with new or Xfer prescription
and another $5/$25 Q
not to shabby eh?

I was feeling good so I went ahead with the next transaction. Here is what I got:

Mylanta Max Liquid 6.00
Motrin IB- 8.00Tylenol PM Rapid Release Gellcaps- 6.00
Vitimin Water- 1.59 (again, didnt have what was on sale, gave me this + EBC's)
Total-27.68
Used- 1.00 Q motrin IB (10/5 newspaper)
2.00 Tylenol Q (last weeks newspaper)
2.00 Mylanta Q (printable here)
13.79 EBC's from last week
Total Out of pocket: 3.42
Earned:
$10 EBC
6.50 EBC summer spending quarterly credit
1.59 (vitimin water raincheck EBC's)
total 18.09 EBCs back.
Yeah!!!

Freebie: Another Free Razor!

Another Free Razor!! The schick intution razor click here !! What a great day!!

Free Schick Quattro razor offer

free schick quattro razor sample here

CVS: after the sale

Ok. Here are today's shopping results:

2- colgate total toothpastes@ 2/5.00 (used 1.50 printable Q online) + 1.00 Q print off on last week's receipt) (+ 2.00 EBC's)

1- Cover Girl liquid foundation@ 5.49 (forgot my 1.00 Q from redplum, DRAT) (+5.49 EBC's)

2-Nivea Men's Body Wash@4.99 each(raincheck from last week) (+4.99 EACH EBC's= 9.98 EBC's)

1-Dentyne gum (filler, not pictured DD had stolen it already)

1- Stride gum (filler)

7 items: Total before discounts - 24.66

Q's (3/15) EBC's 17.00 Total OOP: 1.58

EBC's Earned- 22.76

5/25 print out on this receipt too! SCORE for MOM!

CVS:trip plan

Ok this is the plan for this weeks purchases:

cover girl makeup - 5.49 get 5.49 ebc's
(2)Nivea mens body wash 4.99 get 4.99 ebc's (raincheck from last week)
colgate toothpaste 2/5.00 get 2.00 ebc's

1.50 off Q for colgate toothpaste
3/15 purchase - from subscribing to some newsmag thing


total price before q's - 22.10
total price after all discounts - 17.60
use 17.00 ebc's from last week to pay for this

60 cents out of pocket.

get 17.47 ebc's back for next weeks purchase.


I'll let you know if this all pan's out like its suppose to.

The World's Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons flour(that's plain flour, not self-rising)
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
Some nuts (optional)
Small splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well . Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on high. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to share!)

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night

Completed project: Daisy #6

Daisy , by Yoko Suzuki from Laceworks. I've had this pattern book for ages, but never made a pattern. I present #6 Daisy made with some awesome threads "Lisbeth" size 20. I ordered from here. Its the first time I've tried these threads and I must say they are very nice to work with! This is also a present. Maybe I'll make me another doily, after the holidays..... Size is 18"diameter, made with a size 10 hook.

clickable

Completed project: very best circle doily

this project comes from Celt's crochet. I made the smaller version. The pattern can be found here. I added alittle "bling" to the edges, and made the picots in the center of the edging. It was really easy. I used size 8 valdani thread in blue and size 10 white thread and size 10 hook. Measures 14 " diameter. Christmas present. Pics are clickable.

Completed Project: Tulip Doily

This comes from an old pattern booklet my grandmother gave me. I've made it one time before, when I was first learning to crochet. It will be a Christmas present. Measures 20" diameter. Made with size 10 thread and size 8 hook. I present "the Tulip doily"

pics are clickable :-)

CVS: for all the ways you care

So, I'm a frugal gal. I decided to start reading frugal forums and find some real money/time/effort saving tips. I found a great forum here . great tips and advice for the newly frugal.

One of their biggies is saving with coupons (q's) and other valuable things from different stores. I have a CVS in town and decided to try out the extra care buck program (ebc's). The way to use them is this: you get the Sunday newspaper and clip the coupons in there. Some you can use in different places, some at CVS. Then you check the weekly circular and see what items they have as buy 1 get 1 free, and match the coupons to the product. I had been doing little deals and saving up the ebc's. Only buying products that I will really use and actually need. I saved up 16 ebc's and went in today with my q's (coupons). Here is what I got:

2 toothpastes, 6 razors, 4 deo's, 1 pine sol, and 1 shampoo. Total price: 44.65

But, what did I pay? 4.85. No kidding. The clerk did a double take too, but he said nothing. Suits me just fine. I like CVS!

Completed: Rose of Erin

Have I mentioned I will never make this doily again?

a really rockin' blogger

this award goes out to a a special blogger. my SIL.

very talented, very busy, and very non-crocheter! LOL j/k.

She can do anything, really. For all I crochet, she could cook, sew, paint, and anything else she sets her mind to.

She really is a Rockin' Blogger chick! Ya'll drop by and say hello. Tell her Dixie sent you. Oh, and Copy this to your blog and award it to someone you think is a rockin' blogger too!

Thank you YASMIN!!

Thank you Yasmin for this really coool award! It alaways makes me feel great to read the comments I get on my little hobby. This is the first "award" I've ever received. I appreciate your kindness Yasmin.

Yall need to visit Yasmin's blog and see what wonderful things she creates, too! Let's see I need to pass this on to 3 other bloggers:

Anna , I really love reading about the variety of craftiness she blogs about. And, that adorable little girl!

LadyLinoleum: I so enjoy reading this blog, and seeing all the cool creations she comes up with. Ah, what talent, what diversity, what is that beeping in the kitchen. EEK Banana bread!!

With A Hook: My mentor on sock knitting. She has really updated her blog, and you should check out whats on her needles and hooks.

Have a great Labor day guys!

Pineapple fantasy: a PK doily

Current WIP Pineapple fantasy from ...well. an old Pk booklet. I forgot the name just now. Its coming along good though.

Rose of Erin doily

Still plugging along on this doily. I'm up to making the edging. FINALLY. I really have NOT enjoyed making this one. Its extreamly difficult in my book. A Christmas present for my grammie. I know it will be worth all the hard work to see her face light up.

Impressive: a PK doily

Recent finished project. From Simply Delightful Doilies. Made with size 20 Opera and Size 1o hook. I really like this one. alot.

Completed project: Melanie, a PK doily

Finally finished! I present Melanie. a PK design. Made with Cebelia and a size 10 hook.

Girls Nike Shoes for sale

Just bought these for school. After 3 days, kiddo has a blister and I'm out a pair of shoes. has additional pair of shoestrings. size 3 1/2 girls. white/pink/lime color. Need to buy her another pair soon.
Paid 47.99 +tax. Will sell for 30.00. + shipping Pics are clickable. Paypal only. Ships USPS priority mail. Help a girl out yall!

The hardest pattern of all?

From Victorian Spiral Doilies vol. 1 Melaine. Always be weary of a pattern that gives a "caution" notice of difficulty.

We'll see.

Semi-Completed project: Mayrose

Well I did complete it, just is on the blocking board at the moment. Had to take a pic though.

Also, I've decided to pull out the Rose of Erin doily and try it again. Thanks to the help of a fellow Raveler, Janka. Maybe this time

around I can master the pattern.