We had to go into the "big city" on Friday for an appointment. Since we were going to be in town anyway, I decided to head over to Shaw's. We only have a Hannaford, Wal-mart, and Family Dollar here. Shaw's is generally more expensive but they do have amazing sales. Plus, they are the only place I know of in the state that doubles coupons.Here is what I bought and the price break-down. I apologize for the lack of picture but I needed to get Abby to bed the minute we got home.2 liter of store … [Read more...]
It’s Here
My Kindle arrived on Friday!!!!I think I'm in love. lol.Most of the free books that I had wanted were still free. I even found a NASB Bible, the version one of our pastors uses, for $5.80. I love my printed NIV study Bible but its nice to read the same version that is being read out loud.I love that I can read while nursing Abby now. I can hold it one handed and don't need the other hand to turn pages like in a conventional book.There are also even more book to review though one of my book … [Read more...]
All I Can Think of is the Re-Return
Today should be known as "the day of the returns." We went to Lowe's, Target, Carter's, and LL Bean to do returns/exchanges. Lowe's was just to return some drywall tape we didn't use and get a plastic heat deflector for the heat vent in the nursery. Awesome that the return paid for the heat deflector.LL Bean, my mom had a bag that was in sorry shape and Matt had a Leatherman that the tip broke off of the pliers. So that was a quick trip.The trips I'm most excited about are Target and Carter's. … [Read more...]
Thrifty Thursday Goes to the Grocery Store
Today is my first ever Thrifty Thursday post. Some weeks will be kitchen or cleaning tips. Other weeks will be frugal recipes. And some weeks, like this one, will be about shopping. This week is about my grocery trip to Shaw's. I do my main shopping at Hannaford but buy things at Shaw's when they are on sale and I have coupons. I can often get things cheaper there that way that I can at Wal-mart or Hannaford with their regular prices or sales prices. This is what I bought this … [Read more...]