And tonight, I sit clipping coupons after a 30 minute walk to the gas station for some newspapers, indulging in some Sunday night TV and working on Kroger and Meijer coupon match-ups. Stay tuned.
What did you do this weekend?
Love & Laughter,
J
Sunday, September 25, 2011
where did the weekend go?
My weekend was spent doing nothing. Okay, well I did something just not want I wanted. I was supposed to be spending the weekend celebrating my boyfriend's 25th birthday but he had another agenda - Cincinnati with his grandma. So I spent the weekend relaxing, surfing the web and cleaning. Lucky me, right.
And tonight, I sit clipping coupons after a 30 minute walk to the gas station for some newspapers, indulging in some Sunday night TV and working on Kroger and Meijer coupon match-ups. Stay tuned.
Love & Laughter,
J
And tonight, I sit clipping coupons after a 30 minute walk to the gas station for some newspapers, indulging in some Sunday night TV and working on Kroger and Meijer coupon match-ups. Stay tuned.
Love & Laughter,
J
Friday, September 23, 2011
Happy Fall
Today is the first day of fall. Fall is my favorite season ever and what better way to start off the season than with a fall bucket list.
Here are some things that I want to do this fall...
But first and most importantly on this rainy first day of fall, I'm gonna celebrate Mark's 25th birthday!!!
Love & Laughter,
J
Here are some things that I want to do this fall...
- go apple picking
- go on a hay-ride
- have a photo shoot in a leaf pile (just as I did when I was a kid!)
- make caramel apples
- bake one pie (i've never baked one before)
- go on at LEAST two dates with Mark
- decorate a pumpkin
- go for a picnic in the park with apple cider and all
What is on your fall bucket list this season?
But first and most importantly on this rainy first day of fall, I'm gonna celebrate Mark's 25th birthday!!!
Love & Laughter,
J
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
what i'm loving wednesday
Today I am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday. I hope you link up what you are loving, too!
I'm loving my bed. Even though I don't spend nearly enough time as I would like in it, I still love it when I can get a good night's sleep in.
I'm loving that I am blogging more...even if I only have a couple of readers.
I'm loving that I got to catch up with my friend, Becky, on the phone last night. It's nice being able to talk to your girlfriends.
I'm loving that I am able to contribute to a needy family at work through my couponing.
I'm loving some fall outfits that I recently found on pinterest...
I really need to go shopping now, but first...I need some money so I love the fact that I have a full time job and another job opportunity starting soon so I can have all of this awesomeness for fall!
Have a great Wednesday! I hope you are loving today!
Love & Laughter,
J
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Ten on Tuesday
Here is something fun for Ten on Tuesday from Roots & Rings...Make sure you link up with Chelsea today!
A. Age: 28
B. Bed Size: Queen ( I need a bigger one!)
C. Chore that you hate: Cleaning the bathroom
D. Dogs: I don't have any but I wish I had an English Bulldog
E. Essential start to your day: A shower...a kiss from Mark (but I didn't want to use the same one as everyone else)
F. Favorite Color: I like 'em all...I don't discriminate
G. Gold or Silver: Silver, or white gold.
H. Height: Barely 5'2''
I. Instruments you play: I sing (loudly) in the car. Isn't my voice an instrument!
J. Job Title: Youth Program Coordinator and Case Manager, I think
K. Kids: Yes, please. Three would be great!
L. Live: In Vandalia, Ohio with Mark
M. Mother’s Name: Cathy
N. Nicknames: Dynamite (from my Aunt Lynn), J$ (from Becky and friends), JBrunk (friends from college), Jess (anyone who doesn't call me the previous nicknames, this is what they call me)
O. Overnight hospital stays: Indeed, too many to count. I hated each and everyone of them!
P. Pet peeve: Like most people, I have a lot. I won't bore you with all of them because you would be reading for the rest of your life, but it drives me nuts when people don't use their turn signals --- that's why they were put on the car in the first place, people...USE THEM!!
Q. Quote from a movie: I'm really bad with quoting anything really. I would have to look it up online in order to write it and time is not on my side right now.
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: I’m the baby. Just me and my older sister
T. Time you wake up: Right now, 10am (lucky me I know). In a few weeks, I'll have to wake up at 4:30am (jealous, aren't you?)
U. Underwear: Yes, I wear it regularly and I change it daily :)
V. Vegetable you hate: Probably brussel sprouts. I haven't had them in forever so maybe I might like them now?!?
W. What makes you run late: My love (and lack) of sleeping
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Lungs (chest), knee, elbow...I think there might be more.
Y. Yummy food that you make: According to Mark, I'm the best cook in the world so I think I'm doing something right by making all kinds of yummy food.
Z. Zoo Animal: Manatees - I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was growing up so this is for my love of ocean animals and Boomer (the manatee that I adopted when I was in 4th grade).
Love & Laughter,
Happy Tuesday Everyone!!
A. Age: 28
B. Bed Size: Queen ( I need a bigger one!)
C. Chore that you hate: Cleaning the bathroom
D. Dogs: I don't have any but I wish I had an English Bulldog
E. Essential start to your day: A shower...a kiss from Mark (but I didn't want to use the same one as everyone else)
F. Favorite Color: I like 'em all...I don't discriminate
G. Gold or Silver: Silver, or white gold.
H. Height: Barely 5'2''
I. Instruments you play: I sing (loudly) in the car. Isn't my voice an instrument!
J. Job Title: Youth Program Coordinator and Case Manager, I think
K. Kids: Yes, please. Three would be great!
L. Live: In Vandalia, Ohio with Mark
M. Mother’s Name: Cathy
N. Nicknames: Dynamite (from my Aunt Lynn), J$ (from Becky and friends), JBrunk (friends from college), Jess (anyone who doesn't call me the previous nicknames, this is what they call me)
O. Overnight hospital stays: Indeed, too many to count. I hated each and everyone of them!
P. Pet peeve: Like most people, I have a lot. I won't bore you with all of them because you would be reading for the rest of your life, but it drives me nuts when people don't use their turn signals --- that's why they were put on the car in the first place, people...USE THEM!!
Q. Quote from a movie: I'm really bad with quoting anything really. I would have to look it up online in order to write it and time is not on my side right now.
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: I’m the baby. Just me and my older sister
T. Time you wake up: Right now, 10am (lucky me I know). In a few weeks, I'll have to wake up at 4:30am (jealous, aren't you?)
U. Underwear: Yes, I wear it regularly and I change it daily :)
V. Vegetable you hate: Probably brussel sprouts. I haven't had them in forever so maybe I might like them now?!?
W. What makes you run late: My love (and lack) of sleeping
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Lungs (chest), knee, elbow...I think there might be more.
Y. Yummy food that you make: According to Mark, I'm the best cook in the world so I think I'm doing something right by making all kinds of yummy food.
Z. Zoo Animal: Manatees - I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was growing up so this is for my love of ocean animals and Boomer (the manatee that I adopted when I was in 4th grade).
Love & Laughter,
J
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Meijer Match-ups
I've done a couple of posts in the past about coupon match-ups but I wasn't consistent. You can say life got in the way. My hopes are that I will be able to do this every Sunday when I'm clipping my coupons anyway.
Here are the Meijer Coupon Match-ups for the week of September 18 - September 24:
Velveeta Cheesy Skillets - $1.67
Use one $1 off any one package of Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
Price after coupon - .67
Vanity Fair Plates 14-20 ct. - $2.00
Use one $1 off any package of Vanity Fair Plates
Price after coupon - $1.00
Vanity Fair Napkins 40-100 ct. - $2.00
Use one $1 off any package of Vanity Fair Napkins
Price after coupon - $1.00
French's French Fried Onions - $2.50
Use one .50 off any one French's French Fried Onions
Price after coupon - $1.50
Campbell's Chunky Soup - $1.50 (4 for $6)
Use one .50 off any four Campbell's Chunky soup or chili or bowl variety
Price after coupon - $5.00 wyb 4 or $1.25
Stove Top Stuffing Mix - $1.25
Use one .50 off any one Stove Top Stuffing Mix
Price after coupon - .25
Nutella Hazelnut Spread - $2.50
Use one $1 off one 13 oz. jar or larger of Nutella
Price after coupon - $1.50
Dole Pineapple 20 oz. - $1.25
Use one .50 off any one Dole canned juice
Price after coupon - .25
M&M's Packaged Candy - 4 for $10 or $2.50 each
Use one $1 off any two bags (lots of candy bags listed)
Price after coupon - $4 for 2 bags
Crest toothpaste 6.4 oz. - $1.89
Use one .50 off Crest toothpaste 4.0 oz. or more or liquid gel
Price after coupon - .89
Degree Invisible Solid or Deodorant - $1.99
Use one .75 off any one Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant
Price after coupon - .99
TGI Fridays Entrees (Not sure if these are the one or two entrees) - 2 for $5
Use two $1.50 off any one TGI Fridays Entrees for Two
Price after coupon - $2 for 2
BUT you get $1 off instantly when you buy 2
Price after coupon and instant coupon at checkout - $1 for 2 or .50 each (Now THAT'S a deal!!!)
If the deal is for Entrees for One only here is how the deal would work out:
TGI Friday Entrees - 2 for $5
Use two $1 off any one TGI Fridays Entrees for One
Price after coupon - $3 for 2
BUT you still get the $1 off instantly when you buy 2
Price after coupon and instant coupon at checkout - $2 for 2 or a buck each (Still not a bad deal at all!)
These are definitely not the only deals this week at Meijer, just some of them that you can match to coupons for a pretty good deal. Also, don't forget to sign up for Meijer mperks if you haven't already. All you have to do is sign up and create an account, add all the digital coupons you want, and then redeem instantly at checkout by entering your cell phone number that you sign up with. Side note: We always get $2 off $2 purchse or $5 off $5 purchase coupons because we are mperk users. Not a bad deal if you ask me - I like free merchandise!!
Happy Shopping! What great deals did you get or are planning on getting this week?
Love & Laughter,
J
Here are the Meijer Coupon Match-ups for the week of September 18 - September 24:
Velveeta Cheesy Skillets - $1.67
Use one $1 off any one package of Velveeta Cheesy Skillets
Price after coupon - .67
Vanity Fair Plates 14-20 ct. - $2.00
Use one $1 off any package of Vanity Fair Plates
Price after coupon - $1.00
Vanity Fair Napkins 40-100 ct. - $2.00
Use one $1 off any package of Vanity Fair Napkins
Price after coupon - $1.00
French's French Fried Onions - $2.50
Use one .50 off any one French's French Fried Onions
Price after coupon - $1.50
Campbell's Chunky Soup - $1.50 (4 for $6)
Use one .50 off any four Campbell's Chunky soup or chili or bowl variety
Price after coupon - $5.00 wyb 4 or $1.25
Stove Top Stuffing Mix - $1.25
Use one .50 off any one Stove Top Stuffing Mix
Price after coupon - .25
Nutella Hazelnut Spread - $2.50
Use one $1 off one 13 oz. jar or larger of Nutella
Price after coupon - $1.50
Dole Pineapple 20 oz. - $1.25
Use one .50 off any one Dole canned juice
Price after coupon - .25
M&M's Packaged Candy - 4 for $10 or $2.50 each
Use one $1 off any two bags (lots of candy bags listed)
Price after coupon - $4 for 2 bags
Crest toothpaste 6.4 oz. - $1.89
Use one .50 off Crest toothpaste 4.0 oz. or more or liquid gel
Price after coupon - .89
Degree Invisible Solid or Deodorant - $1.99
Use one .75 off any one Degree Men or Women Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant
Price after coupon - .99
TGI Fridays Entrees (Not sure if these are the one or two entrees) - 2 for $5
Use two $1.50 off any one TGI Fridays Entrees for Two
Price after coupon - $2 for 2
BUT you get $1 off instantly when you buy 2
Price after coupon and instant coupon at checkout - $1 for 2 or .50 each (Now THAT'S a deal!!!)
If the deal is for Entrees for One only here is how the deal would work out:
TGI Friday Entrees - 2 for $5
Use two $1 off any one TGI Fridays Entrees for One
Price after coupon - $3 for 2
BUT you still get the $1 off instantly when you buy 2
Price after coupon and instant coupon at checkout - $2 for 2 or a buck each (Still not a bad deal at all!)
These are definitely not the only deals this week at Meijer, just some of them that you can match to coupons for a pretty good deal. Also, don't forget to sign up for Meijer mperks if you haven't already. All you have to do is sign up and create an account, add all the digital coupons you want, and then redeem instantly at checkout by entering your cell phone number that you sign up with. Side note: We always get $2 off $2 purchse or $5 off $5 purchase coupons because we are mperk users. Not a bad deal if you ask me - I like free merchandise!!
Happy Shopping! What great deals did you get or are planning on getting this week?
Love & Laughter,
J
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Keeping up...
Since we don't have cable and Mark and I are avid Netflix watchers, we have been watching A LOT of TV series in what little downtime we have. He has been working a lot and I have been working a lot since my change to full time so we just snuggle up and spend time quality time watching some of our favorite shows. I finally finished watching Manhunters while Mark was out of town the last couple of days and now we are into watching
We have already gotten through season 1 and now we are working our way to the end. I'm sure Mark will miss a few but I know I'm not. We both have seen the show before but never a full episode and never in sequence, so I am pretty excited about it...it cracks me up! My favorite is Khloe and Mark's favorite is Kim, of course!
Love & Laughter,
J
We have already gotten through season 1 and now we are working our way to the end. I'm sure Mark will miss a few but I know I'm not. We both have seen the show before but never a full episode and never in sequence, so I am pretty excited about it...it cracks me up! My favorite is Khloe and Mark's favorite is Kim, of course!
What are you into watching?
Love & Laughter,
J
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
what i'm loving wednesday!
I'm loving that Mark and I no longer have to share one laptop. Thank goodness he now has his own!!
I'm loving my sister, Nicole. My co-worker, Carmel. And my friend, Ashlee. They are all graciously taking turns picking me up for work or taking me home from work until I get a new engine put in my car.
I'm loving my sister, Nicole. My co-worker, Carmel. And my friend, Ashlee. They are all graciously taking turns picking me up for work or taking me home from work until I get a new engine put in my car.
I'm loving Blue Diamond's Honey Roasted Almonds. They are such a quick and easy snack.
I'm loving this little guy:
I'm loving this little guy:
Meet Burke. He is my friend Ashlee's son. I've had the pleasure in loving on him on any ole day and taking care of him when mommy was sick and when mommy needed to get a haircut on Friday while daddy worked. He is so lovable and cuddly and he is such an easy baby to care for. I especially love it when he laughs while he sleeps. How can you not love this sweet little face and his rockin' owl hat!!
I love that I purchased a 12 roll package of toilet paper and only paid .52!
I looooooooove that I am now working full time!!!!!! (Even though I am hardly at home anymore)
And I am loving my sweet boyfriend, Mark, for putting up with me and my crazy, stressed out self for the last couple of weeks. Since we no longer have a car I have been taking him on a roller coaster ride of emotions and he has dealt with it all...bless his heart!
What are you loving today?
J
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