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My friend Jill's son and my own son (besties) getting ready to leave for a movie (Star Wars). They always have time to pose for a picture! |
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Moscato and Emergen-C ... Healthy Alcohol!
Okay, so I discovered something cool. Maybe it's been done before but I figured it out on my own and dig it! I RARELY drink alcohol. Maybe some moscato in the summer and every now and then I might try it again but I don't like wine or beer or hard liquor of any kind. Still, I like things to be multi-purpose as much as possible. We've been feeling a little yucky around my house lately and the Emergen-C is free-flowing (miracle product, especially for those of us who are older and slower to heal and get better from illness). I figured, why not mix my moscato and Emergen-C?
Monday, January 4, 2016
Shopping for Clothes for Children on a Budget
Shopping for clothes for children can be quite a hit to the family budget. Moving through the new trends, changing of seasons and children growing quickly, we can find ourselves constantly spending lots of money on new items. Although some might think that the only way to refresh your kid’s wardrobe is to get brand new clothing while emptying your wallet, the truth is that you don’t need to spend so much to purchase good, quality products. Finding inexpensive but durable clothing for your children might seem difficult, but actually all you need is to have a little creativity and an eye for a good deal! With the following tips, you will realize how simple it can be to save money on kids’ clothes:
Let’s start with one of the most known ways, which isn’t
actually used sufficiently – coupons. Many people know there are some
attractive savings to be made with coupons, but most of them don’t use promos,
perhaps because aren’t sure how it works or think it’s too much hassle. Actually,
on the contrary, it’s super easy! One of the ways is to get the coupons online,
which is quite convenient. Just go to a website such as Discountrue and choose the store that
you’re interested in – be it Target, Kohl’s or any other shop, and you’re bound to
find what you’re looking for. Some retailers are even offering promotional
specials via email, where they send you a code or the coupons directly if you
are registered on their sites. On the other side, if you are not a computer
person, there is also a way to get them directly at the stores. This is a very
easy and effective way of saving money; just keep in mind that the codes might
expire, so watch out that none of them go to waste.
Another tip you should remember is to shop sales or
end of season clearance sales.
Most retailers hold sales that can go from 30% up to 60% off the price, and
sometimes even more. You should also easily be able to find clearance racks
that offer 50% off and more on selected items. Some might think that these don’t
have much to offer in terms of quality or design, but if you make the time and
take a good look through the racks you’re sure to find very good deals. Sometimes
you can even find brand new items for as little as $1!
Now all these ideas help you buy new clothing for your
children in stores, but what about used clothes? You would be surprised at how
much you can save this way. With a little patience and attention to details you
will get pretty good deals! Many people think that thrift stores offer used
clothes that have been worn out, but the truth is you also can find a lot
of brand new clothing in excellent condition, sometimes even with the tags still
on;you just need to stay perceptive. If you are looking for specific brands, the recommendation would be to go to the places that price the items by gender
or size. For example, all kids clothes can be priced at $2, so you can find a
used T-shirt for the same price as a never worn before dress – in this case it
is clearly more profitable to buy the brand new dress. If you are not so focused
on specific brands, then the recommendation would be stores that price their
items individually, so this way a no-name, good condition dress would have a
lower price than a brand new dress, and of course this would be your best option. To
make sure you’re getting the right product, remember to always check your items
for stains and look to see if the zippers work and that the buttons are in perfect
condition.
The above mentioned tips are only a few ideas you can use to
get started. From sales, clearance, coupons to thrift shops and even garage
sales, you’re sure to see the results soon enough. You will be amazed about how
much money you can save while still dressing your kids in good-quality
clothing!
Friday, December 25, 2015
McLoughlin #ChristmasEve 2015 #Catholic #Beanboozled #Scrooged
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Joel was just being cool most of the day. |
OK so I don't really frequent liquor stores but I did my husband a favor and took some rum back that he said was disgusting. The place was packed! And apparently I never got the memo to not act like an awkward dork in a liquor store. I probably sounded like a raging alcoholic talking about how I don't really like to drink but I kind of wish I like to drink. Wow, can somebody please give me some duct tape in my stocking for Christmas? For my mouth.
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8 p.m. Mass to include Julia, out 8th wheel and the girl I'm sponsoring for Confirmation |
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All of us |
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Home from Mass and time for some hot dogs! |
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Joel and Michael got an early gift of Minecraft redstone for a nightlight for being BEST BABYSITTERS EVER when Mommy has to run errands. |
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NORAD's Santa Tracker |
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Beanboozled was a hit at about 11:45 p.m. ... I'll post a video on YouTube of Aron trying CANNED DOG FOOD! Best game ever! |
Here's the Beanboozled video.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Happy #ChristmasEve
At my house it's also the dad ... Mr. Kerrie also is busting butt to wrap and place presents and eat cookies and write a letter back from Santa.
*Proofreader find: "Twas ... was stirring ... was busting but ... everything WAS perfect."
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
#BestChristmasGifts Indoor Swimming Pool Membership in the Winter
I posted this last night on my Facebook wall:
I just want to give a shout out to my mother who is not on Facebook and thank her for the three-month membership to our indoor gym and swimming pool. She has given us the gift of health and the gift of getting out of the house in the winter time and the gift of family time.
My family LOVES SWIMMING! All my kids can swim as of this year and it is a mother's HEAVEN because I don't have to worry so much about them all the time! Yes, I still make sure an adult is with them, their dad or I, at any pool we go to. I don't think it's a teen lifeguard's responsibility to babysit my kid at the pool. That's my job.
Callie got to go swimming with our lovely neighbors Sunday at their indoor pool and loved it! We have missed swimming since the pool closed early September. My mom usually gets us a zoo membership but as the kids are getting old we are not really going anymore. If we go once a year it wouldn't be worth it to get a membership. So this year we asked for something different ...
A 3-month membership to our local indoor pool and gym.
And last night we signed up. I wanted to wait until we were really going to start using it. Sometimes we'll just swim and sometimes I'll go walk the track while Aron swims and then we'll switch another time and he can ride one of the bikes or swim alone in lap lanes and I can be with the kids.
The membership also includes time in the gymnasium if it's not booked ... and the kids love going to just mess around in there with basketballs.
It's the gift of sanity (getting out of the house in the winter) and health (swimming, the gym) and time together as a family not in front of the TV. Last night I swam a while with the kids and then I left Aron there with them and walked the track while listening to The Martian on the phone.
Thank you, Mom (Tutu) ... we all appreciate you so much!
Merry Christmas!
I just want to give a shout out to my mother who is not on Facebook and thank her for the three-month membership to our indoor gym and swimming pool. She has given us the gift of health and the gift of getting out of the house in the winter time and the gift of family time.
My family LOVES SWIMMING! All my kids can swim as of this year and it is a mother's HEAVEN because I don't have to worry so much about them all the time! Yes, I still make sure an adult is with them, their dad or I, at any pool we go to. I don't think it's a teen lifeguard's responsibility to babysit my kid at the pool. That's my job.
Callie got to go swimming with our lovely neighbors Sunday at their indoor pool and loved it! We have missed swimming since the pool closed early September. My mom usually gets us a zoo membership but as the kids are getting old we are not really going anymore. If we go once a year it wouldn't be worth it to get a membership. So this year we asked for something different ...
A 3-month membership to our local indoor pool and gym.
And last night we signed up. I wanted to wait until we were really going to start using it. Sometimes we'll just swim and sometimes I'll go walk the track while Aron swims and then we'll switch another time and he can ride one of the bikes or swim alone in lap lanes and I can be with the kids.
The membership also includes time in the gymnasium if it's not booked ... and the kids love going to just mess around in there with basketballs.
It's the gift of sanity (getting out of the house in the winter) and health (swimming, the gym) and time together as a family not in front of the TV. Last night I swam a while with the kids and then I left Aron there with them and walked the track while listening to The Martian on the phone.
Thank you, Mom (Tutu) ... we all appreciate you so much!
Merry Christmas!
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