I know I'm a dork. I'm completely fine with this. Just this morning, while checking the balance of my checking account, I was pleased to see it at an even dollar amount. While it is just a number, it is pretty cool to see that it's .00, when the chances of that happening are 1%. So, the next 99 times, I'll expect it to be something else, but will still be surprised when probability throws me a bone and I'm back to .00.
Fun stuff!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Goodnights Bedtime Theater
A gal I know online has had the opportunity to review GoodNites new program, Goodnites Bedtime Theater. Bedtime Theater is a series of 20 short (3 to 5 minutes each) audio stories that follow the story of a boy named Iggy as he embarks on wild adventures with his Wiggy Bed, building self-confidence along the way. You can download all of the adventures to an MP3 player, or even burn them to a CD for free.
Here is her review and
http://thedailydribbles.blogspot.com/2010/03/goodnites-bedtime-theater-review-and.html
I think it's an interesting idea for the techno-gadget type. At my house, we do bedtime stories the old fashioned way, I read. We read chapter books, mostly Bevery Cleary ones so far. I'll normally read a chapter a night. The boys LOVE it. So, I can imagine, that kiddos would also love the thought of cuddling up with their parents to listen to one of these adventures.
Here is her review and
http://thedailydribbles.blogspot.com/2010/03/goodnites-bedtime-theater-review-and.html
I think it's an interesting idea for the techno-gadget type. At my house, we do bedtime stories the old fashioned way, I read. We read chapter books, mostly Bevery Cleary ones so far. I'll normally read a chapter a night. The boys LOVE it. So, I can imagine, that kiddos would also love the thought of cuddling up with their parents to listen to one of these adventures.
Playing the coupon game
You know, it's odd... I grew up with a Mother who clipped coupons. That's just what she did. Then, as I moved out, it didn't seem to pay. Either I didn't need many of the items or the coupons just never got clipped and used or whatever.
These days, I'm finding myself buying a lot of store brands and saving money that way. There are some things, though, for which I really have found myself preferring the brand name. One of these things is diapers. I love Hu.ggies.
I half-heartedly saved money in the past by buying a Sa.m's Club membership and buying their boxes. It turned out that I really didn't need anythign else in the store, and found the prices not all that great, so, in a new effort to save money, I've been watching sales a bit, and clipping coupons. I now get the Sunday paper soley for the ads. We read probably less than an eighth of the news in the paper, but I do go through the coupons. Also, I've now tried online printable coupons.
This brings me to yesterday. We needed diapers. Normally, my Wal.greens has them priced at 11.99 for 42 of them in a ju.mbo pack. That's .285 per diaper (28 and a half cents).
They were on sale, though, for 8.99.
And, I found two $3 coupons
And, the store offered $5 in "re.gister rewards" (cash towards a future purchase) if I bought 3 packs.
Adding that all together gives this:
11.99 x 3 = $35.97
8.99 x 3 = $26.97 (sale price)
Minus two $3 coupons = $20.97
Re.gister Re.wards of $5 = essentially $15.97 for 42 diapers which equals .127 (12.7 cents) per diaper.
Amazing. Less than half price!
I was telling my hubby last night, though, that I don't know if I should be proud of myself for working the deal and saving the money, or be offended that I had to work the deal at all.
These days, I'm finding myself buying a lot of store brands and saving money that way. There are some things, though, for which I really have found myself preferring the brand name. One of these things is diapers. I love Hu.ggies.
I half-heartedly saved money in the past by buying a Sa.m's Club membership and buying their boxes. It turned out that I really didn't need anythign else in the store, and found the prices not all that great, so, in a new effort to save money, I've been watching sales a bit, and clipping coupons. I now get the Sunday paper soley for the ads. We read probably less than an eighth of the news in the paper, but I do go through the coupons. Also, I've now tried online printable coupons.
This brings me to yesterday. We needed diapers. Normally, my Wal.greens has them priced at 11.99 for 42 of them in a ju.mbo pack. That's .285 per diaper (28 and a half cents).
They were on sale, though, for 8.99.
And, I found two $3 coupons
And, the store offered $5 in "re.gister rewards" (cash towards a future purchase) if I bought 3 packs.
Adding that all together gives this:
11.99 x 3 = $35.97
8.99 x 3 = $26.97 (sale price)
Minus two $3 coupons = $20.97
Re.gister Re.wards of $5 = essentially $15.97 for 42 diapers which equals .127 (12.7 cents) per diaper.
Amazing. Less than half price!
I was telling my hubby last night, though, that I don't know if I should be proud of myself for working the deal and saving the money, or be offended that I had to work the deal at all.
Monday, March 22, 2010
99 Friends on the wall
I'm not sure why my mind does things like this, but it does. It judges. See, by saying "my mind" judges, it would seem as though "I" don't actually judge, but my mind does. :wink That way, I don't have to be the bad guy.
Anyway, on Fa.ceboo.k, I'll notice sometimes that people will have hundreds of friends. How is that even possible?? How can they be that close with so many people? And online? Don't they have lives?
Well, I've been noticing in myself that my friendships seem to be all online. While I don't think it's unhealthy to have online friends, having ONLY online friends might be. I do have close relationships with some family members, but not any not-related-to-me people. So, I've decided that I will have friends. Presto!
No, no friends have materialized in front of me magically, but some will. I promise myself that some will. I plan to attend a P.TA meeting next month, and will hopefully meet some lovely folks there. In the meantime, I've been looking at my own friend list on fb, and seeing that there was room for some pruning. Hey, maybe this is a spring gardening itch that I've got going! Anyway, I've clipped a few branches back, hoping for some re-growth in real life.
And, I currently have just 99 friends on the wall.
Anyway, on Fa.ceboo.k, I'll notice sometimes that people will have hundreds of friends. How is that even possible?? How can they be that close with so many people? And online? Don't they have lives?
Well, I've been noticing in myself that my friendships seem to be all online. While I don't think it's unhealthy to have online friends, having ONLY online friends might be. I do have close relationships with some family members, but not any not-related-to-me people. So, I've decided that I will have friends. Presto!
No, no friends have materialized in front of me magically, but some will. I promise myself that some will. I plan to attend a P.TA meeting next month, and will hopefully meet some lovely folks there. In the meantime, I've been looking at my own friend list on fb, and seeing that there was room for some pruning. Hey, maybe this is a spring gardening itch that I've got going! Anyway, I've clipped a few branches back, hoping for some re-growth in real life.
And, I currently have just 99 friends on the wall.
Friday, March 19, 2010
In a Row
How's that for ya?? Two in a row. I'm on a roll. :)
Took both big kiddos for T's chiro appt last night. It was fine. T cries throughout the session, but it's because he's laying on the table and we're not picking him up. You know, because Mama always picks him up. I'm such a wimp that way. Oh, and the table? It has this most wonderful cushion thingy on it for babies. Imagine an oval shaped innertube, covered with the softest most cozy material you've ever felt. It's like a cloud. If that thing were a tad bigger, I'd be asking him to move over so I could cuddle up in it myself.
Took both big kiddos for T's chiro appt last night. It was fine. T cries throughout the session, but it's because he's laying on the table and we're not picking him up. You know, because Mama always picks him up. I'm such a wimp that way. Oh, and the table? It has this most wonderful cushion thingy on it for babies. Imagine an oval shaped innertube, covered with the softest most cozy material you've ever felt. It's like a cloud. If that thing were a tad bigger, I'd be asking him to move over so I could cuddle up in it myself.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wow, that was fast
Time flies when you're having fun they say. Well, I must have been having a blast! lol
This morning I was able to walk Gavin to the school bus stop. A rarity for me, as I'm supposed to be nearly to work by the time the bus comes. But, Tyler's decided that he can sleep in a bit if he's snuggled next to me, so my natural alarm clock is gone. I may have to set an actual alarm clock for the first time in over a year. Seriously, that will be weird. Oh, and Derek now goes to the livingroom when he wakes up, not our room, so his early-bird wake-up call isn't one I'll hear, either.
The sun is shining, it's a great day.
This morning I was able to walk Gavin to the school bus stop. A rarity for me, as I'm supposed to be nearly to work by the time the bus comes. But, Tyler's decided that he can sleep in a bit if he's snuggled next to me, so my natural alarm clock is gone. I may have to set an actual alarm clock for the first time in over a year. Seriously, that will be weird. Oh, and Derek now goes to the livingroom when he wakes up, not our room, so his early-bird wake-up call isn't one I'll hear, either.
The sun is shining, it's a great day.
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