Sometimes I am really proud of myself. I have been couponing (verb?) for a while in an attempt to save money. Occasionally I have found some sweet deals, but sometimes I hit the jackpot. I follow a couple of blogs that lay it all out so easily for me, so I can't take full credit. I'm AMAZED at how many free things stores are just giving away. Some things are obvious like some weird off-brand frozen pizza, that we'll never eat. I don't waste my time on things that look disgusting or that I would never buy. I get really excited when the free things are things I LOVE or things I have wanted to try out.
Here is my latest mini coupon trip. I got all of this for $1.48. If you're not impressed maybe you need to zoom in.
I saved over $28.00 dollars... I have to admit that I have been dying to try the Homestyle Kraft Mac and Cheese and now we get to try it for free. Thank you coupons and Mrs. Moneysaver.
Also, my hubby was gone fishing last night so I did some projects. I love bibs and have really wanted to try and make some. My sister-in-law, Marci, gave me three bibs, and I LOVE them. I used them as a pattern for size. I think they turned out really cute. And they have snaps so they stay put.
What do you think? Do you like? I hope so because if you are having a baby soon there's a good chance you might get one in the mail.
This last project has been staring me in the face since April. While we were in Utah visiting our family, Sterling's mom pulled out some clothes that she had made for Sterling when he was a baby. They are darling! There was a pair of red overalls that were completely finished but never worn because she never put the snaps in. I finally put them in last night. I was worried that maybe Dellin was too big for them, but I think we have a few months of wear ahead of us.
He clearly loves them.
I love doing things that make me feel like a better mom/wife. I have been a bit lazy in the project department as of late, but I think these few projects were just what I needed to get my confidence back.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
I HATE TO TOOT MY OWN HORN...
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Cute! Love the bibs! I have wanted to try some bibs but haven't gotten around to it. Love those! And way to go on the coupons!
You go girl! It feels SO good to get projects done! Keep it up!
Three things. First, I'm really jealous of your savings, I've tried couponing but in the end I only feel like I saved money on things I wouldn't ever get, I need your help. Second, LOVE the bibs, I've made a couple but yours are cuter mine just frustrated me. Third, the overalls are darling, but Dellin kind of overshadows them, he's so so cute.
hello jess! i have to agree with everything ann said. you are amazing and can i just say, i want to be sewing friends with you. why didn't you tell me you were doing such a fun project while our hubbies were away??? and i got stuck with my 5 episodes of grey's. lol oh and happy birthday :)
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