I get picked on because I start my major Christmas planning in September. It isn't even snowing yet and I am planning and buying gifts.I don't think it is strange at all. As most everyone knows, we live in a very tight budget. To be able to have a great Christmas, I have to plan ahead. Yes, I know that Christmas is about Jesus' birth not yummy food and gifts. But that yummy food and finding someone the perfect gift are fun and a big part of Christmas for me.This year, with the baby, Christmas … [Read more...]
Update on Life Here
Well, I'm alive. Not sure if that is good, bad, or indifferent. It has been one crazy 10-ish days. -We had issues with getting the wood for our competition. It finally came through from Company H, and at half the price of the original quote from Company R. -Unfortunately, Company R has some pretty awful customer service. Let's just say it is a very long story that involves having a quote considered an order and now I will never send that company any business. -Focus needs a wheel … [Read more...]
Shopping Trip…Major Savings
I'm very excited about last week's shopping trip. I actually didn't spend any money. Matt received a Walmart gift card for having a certain number of passed truck inspections at work. It came just in time too. Height of lumberjack season also means many short work weeks which in turn means small paychecks. But that is not the only reason I am excited. I was able to use a number of coupons and got a few items free, others very cheap. I did purchase some food items as well but these are the … [Read more...]
New Coffee Table
I am very excited. I love new furniture.I have hated my coffee and end tables for many years. However, they were free and better than nothing.But I have been waiting and waiting to get something smaller and my style. I happened to stumble upon the perfect set at Christmas Tree Shop a couple weeks ago. The coffee table was $60 and the end tables are $45. I haven't purchased the end tables yet but they seem to be a standard offer so should be able to still get them in the next few weeks. I will … [Read more...]
Command Center
I'm still alive. Barely. Last week I was sick then Friday-Monday we had four competitions. I'm very excited for our nine days off before our next competition. I'm so burned out and ready for a break. Glad for a few days of normalcy.That being said, there has only been one way that I have been able to manage house stuff on top of lumberjack stuff this summer: my "command center" on my fridge.The top sheet is Monday-Saturday inside a sheet protector. With the sheet protector, I am able to use it … [Read more...]
It’s That Moment
Everyone who is a parent has had that moment. And I'm not talking that moment where you learn to balance a baby on your knee while you use a public restroom. Although, that is an important moment too.No, the moment I am talking about is that moment you realize your life has changed. It's that moment you realize life is never going to go back to what you know of as "normal." For some parents, it happens the moment they hand you your newborn. For others, it's the first time you go out grocery … [Read more...]
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