tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69641561299603900692024-02-07T04:51:41.409-08:00This Frugal FamilyAngela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-15867998225094676412011-08-03T17:02:00.001-07:002011-08-03T17:02:54.958-07:00Do you like giveaways?This amazing giveaway I found on Galpin Studios! Check it out and some fantastic vedors! <a href="http://galpinstudios.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-blast-photographers-dream.html?showComment=1312416110451#c8950104399829044836">Gaplin Studios</a>Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-61564895877373861832011-04-28T11:56:00.000-07:002011-04-28T11:56:54.575-07:0031 bags by Mary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so incredibly lucky a few weeks ago to win an incredible bag off of a blog. I was super excited about this bag being offered as a giveaway, that I entered daily to win it. I was the winner and my bag arrived last week! I cant believe how much I love this bag, seeing it in a photo was nowhere near as great as seeing it in person. For some reason I kept thinking this bag was going to be small but when they say utility bag, they were no kidding! Well here is my bag, which I monogrammed the same day it arrived. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqNdDN6VxkihVHZT55q2jU4_t8iNRVUV_vCeTXH2RcsX_Fp6NpFNsRsWuf7Ysh7O77KE1ztrEN59_mWsa04Get_LHm-2Tt-VD8vSdspU-myM1a9jyYZmZ0JwUHacNBKZqe_14y0xYGFc/s1600/DSC_0634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqNdDN6VxkihVHZT55q2jU4_t8iNRVUV_vCeTXH2RcsX_Fp6NpFNsRsWuf7Ysh7O77KE1ztrEN59_mWsa04Get_LHm-2Tt-VD8vSdspU-myM1a9jyYZmZ0JwUHacNBKZqe_14y0xYGFc/s320/DSC_0634.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh the things we can fit in here! This bag has become the bag for me. I can fit both my camelbak and Gavins in the side pockets, plus diapers and change of clothes for him. Wipes, my purse, any books and toys we need. Its endless with pockets and room for days in the center! If you are looking for a bag be sure to check out Marys bags at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/31giftsbymary">http://www.facebook.com/31giftsbymary</a> and thank you Mary! </div><br />
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***I received this bag as a prize, I was not asked to review it. The opinions about this bag are my own and were not paid! I am just a very thankful winner!***Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-72465101476884381262011-04-28T08:49:00.001-07:002011-04-28T09:49:22.055-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWAI7V6-k9JcM7F5Jzm0GHJ5BOuZu2ObPAmyr1Tpl-o3pilcC8-6VJgOUYrQlRyG0ty_3ZcYkShe7s_Do-Oik9ZvIjW1XSWeXgovxqfo9Xx3qQCZYSpFwdHoAEpWEGnAHq__jyj3mxpM/s1600/DSC_0628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeWAI7V6-k9JcM7F5Jzm0GHJ5BOuZu2ObPAmyr1Tpl-o3pilcC8-6VJgOUYrQlRyG0ty_3ZcYkShe7s_Do-Oik9ZvIjW1XSWeXgovxqfo9Xx3qQCZYSpFwdHoAEpWEGnAHq__jyj3mxpM/s320/DSC_0628.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">It was a great day for us at both stores! I am generally not a super double fan, and miss tripples like crazy but it was a good trip and I am thinking of returning next week for one more round :)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">We got 3 boxes Kelloggs frosted mini wheats</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 lysol toilet bowl cleaners</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3 crystal light drink mixes</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 packs of k cups coffees</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 bag tostitos</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 thing salsa</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 sour cream</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 loaf bread</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">ketchup (the good kind)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 ears corn</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 pkg tysons drumsticks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 carton 18 eggs</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 pk of corn taco shells</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 can refried beans</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3 bags of salad</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 carefree liners</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 boxes fishsticks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 pk taco seasoning</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 packages of kielbasa</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 bars soap</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 pk of English muffins</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 bag pita chips</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 Italian Spice seasoning<br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 jar of disney gummy vitamins</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 gallons horizon organic milk</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 bag split peas</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 bottle taco sauce</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 onion</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 pks (4 each) yo baby yogurt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">9 pk goldfish</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 pk sunflower seeds</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 boxes Earths best cookies</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 pk shredded cheese</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 bag frozen yeast rolls</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 pk kraft string cheese</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">10 containers of hummus (dont judge yes we will eat all of these!)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">While all of these wont make complete meals, it will go towards meal plans I have!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Grand Total :</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>$91.78</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Original price before my coupons?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>$250.65</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span>Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-48381613370366566862011-04-27T07:03:00.000-07:002011-04-27T07:03:34.344-07:00Dont forget to enter the giveaway!Dont forget, Jeanette over at <a href="http://myadventureinmommyhood.blogspot.com/2011/04/princess-my-pea-boutique-review-and.html">The adventures of J man and Miller bug</a> has a 20$ giveaway going to my etsy store! It ends 5/10 be sure to enter!Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-18218379818081694132011-04-18T11:13:00.000-07:002011-04-18T11:13:38.417-07:00Giveaways are a blast!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I have to say that its been a fun week for me! As an etsy seller, I have been doing a few </span>giveaways<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> on different blogs for the past few months. My husband encouraged me to enter a few too. So I did. This past week has been the most exciting week for me! I have won a 31 utility bag from</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.31giftsbymary.com/" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;">31 gifts by Mary</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">. I won an 25$ store credit to </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nezzyduran" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;">Nezzy's Boutique</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"> who is making Gavin a cowboy jon jon. Last night a won a 20$ credit to a local </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">restaurant</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"> at our </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">churches</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"> fund raiser! And today I just found out I won 7 Alexander Henry Fat quarters from </span></span><a href="http://www.fabricworm.blogspot.com/" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: inherit;">the fabric worm</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">. I am beyond excited and want to thank all these people! Its been a great week for me!</span></span></span>Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-59561935772389046702011-04-14T11:30:00.000-07:002011-04-16T12:44:27.283-07:00Our 25$ Desk from Craigslist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAJp0Lj4360ms8cVjhua6_3JCqnG7hTdt4BHo54hUkW6ouH1rh2rGjdtxIPXUBF-MjMcdPREzAKb_I3ZHVkNUsskZyQbRJJh3QfpHuTTsc2zOfCQe7TqkDQTVVRcOKjEC54W6HDk3a8I/s1600/060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAJp0Lj4360ms8cVjhua6_3JCqnG7hTdt4BHo54hUkW6ouH1rh2rGjdtxIPXUBF-MjMcdPREzAKb_I3ZHVkNUsskZyQbRJJh3QfpHuTTsc2zOfCQe7TqkDQTVVRcOKjEC54W6HDk3a8I/s400/060.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Back in January, Richard and I were looking for a nice, solid desk for Caylyn to do her school work on. We scoured Craigslit daily trying to find something solid but not outrageously expensive. What we found was this fantastic piece of junk. When Richard went to pick it up, he called me and said he thought I had just wasted 25$ but he did agree that even though it was in bad shape, it was solid wood.<br />
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So he and Caylyn went to lowes, she picked out a stain she liked and new knobs for her drawers. Together they spent two months sanding, stripping, and painting this desk. They repaired the damage and they put in new knobs.<br />
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Second, we are celebrating, late, but still celebrating my sisters birthday tonight. She would like spaghetti, and I have a left over rain check from Harris Teeter from January's meal deal I am going to use up.<br />
Last I have a project I need to finish for my boutique this evening and I am missing a supply. So off to Joannes (coupon in tow of course) to pick it up.<br />
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Our first cup, which I just dug out of the goodwill bag, was the Nubby. Short and squat with the flexible spout with holes. It was hard to use, it leaked and it was very hard to screw the lid off and on. If you didn't get it on just right we had a leaky mess everywhere. they were 6.99 for a pack of two.<br />
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Sippy Cup two, pictured with Gavin's name on it, we got from Toys R Us. They are cute, we always know which one belongs to us. They look small but hold about 5 oz of water. The problem with these are the little plastic pieces inside constantly comes loose and we have water everywhere. We still like these and keep them handy for when we are at playgroup etc.<br />
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The third one was the advent. I loved the vintage look to these. They are super cute and stylish. I dont like that they leak out the back of the spout. They are pricey which in my mind, I thought for sure would work. I haven't got up the nerve to toss them yet as they are the least of our leaky cups. They were 8.99 for two.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizN0_1MUjeWp6ZM-SYuR82xZO9oziHk4Vkz-UVXzgV7V-fn6sGPYvGejPXHmu72GcbpAGze45r5Gqo9UCw5nnR7izjMvMj0gUtpG9kqy_YvtB-zEKRzMenMljtWRAT8BJY4dxXuv0XfC0/s1600/DSC_0261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizN0_1MUjeWp6ZM-SYuR82xZO9oziHk4Vkz-UVXzgV7V-fn6sGPYvGejPXHmu72GcbpAGze45r5Gqo9UCw5nnR7izjMvMj0gUtpG9kqy_YvtB-zEKRzMenMljtWRAT8BJY4dxXuv0XfC0/s320/DSC_0261.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The next one is again a Nubby with a straw this time. These dont leave as much. The problem we have found is after he takes a drink on one of these there is a small amount left in the top of the straw and he ends up spilling it all over himself and his car seat if we are driving around. It has taken a while to get the rotten smell of milk out of his straps. These were about 3.99 each.<br />
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My last one is the cheap pack of learning curve sipping cups. I got two of them at Marshalls for 4.99 for the pair. They are by far our favorite. They never leak. They are cute and of course Gavin loves that they have elmo and cookie monster on them. The only downside to these is that you do have to suck just a little harder to get the water out but Gavin doesnt seem to mind.<br />
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****The review of these cups is solely my opinion, I was not asked by any of these companies to review these products and I was not given a cup to review. *****Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-8229319340350639022011-04-05T08:26:00.000-07:002011-04-05T08:26:18.913-07:00How much do I love my crockpot?Ok, I am all about my crockpot. Not only does it make my life so much easier but its so economical to use! I decided to test out a meatloaf in my crockpot. now I use my crockpot for everything. But meatloaf? Really I was just being lazy because meatloaf takes forever to cook and I didn't want to worry about it come dinner time. So I took a pound of ground beef, a half cup of panco and a tablespoon of my garlic garlic. Mixed and placed in a tin foil pouch I made and popped in the crockpot on low for 8 hours.<br />
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Was I surprised when my family demolished it. My husband said it was the most moist and tasty meatloaf he had ever eaten. We had no leftovers. Except the mashed potatoes. Which we used in our shepards pie last night.<br />
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Whats your favorite crockpot recipe?Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-64847131144774391372011-04-05T08:14:00.000-07:002011-04-05T08:14:45.083-07:00My blogs statusSo with getting my new etsy store up and running this blog has really taken a back seat! But my plans are to be a super mom! I am going to juggle both! haha.<br />
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My <a href="mailto:princessandmypea@blogspot.com">etsy blog</a> in case you want to sneak over. My <a href="mailto:princessandmypea@etsy.com">etsy store</a> in case you want to shop!<br />
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So stay tuned for more ideas from this frugal family!Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-52914968801611600092011-02-18T06:02:00.000-08:002011-02-18T06:02:30.530-08:00Super Doubles at Harris TeeterI am sure many of you already know this as I am a day late and a dollar short posting this BUT Super Doubles is at Harris Teeter this week, which means they will double any coupon up valued 1.98 or less! This can amount to some massive savings! Gavin and I might just make a trip into town.Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-64705360964113491002011-01-12T07:44:00.000-08:002011-01-12T07:44:52.081-08:00Food Network<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok in my house, food network is on almost all the waking hours of my day. Its 90% kid friendly and the commercials aren't ones I have to explain the meaning of to my 11 year old. So I will tamper down my excitement when I announce that this weekend is money saving meals all weekend long! Two of my favorite things, saving money and food!</span>Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-3568117639301327932011-01-11T10:19:00.000-08:002011-01-11T20:09:47.329-08:00Earth's Best CouponsAlthough I make a lot of Gavin's foods, I do like to have jars on hand for when we are not home and it isnt easy to take with us. I love the variety of Earths Best 3rd Foods. Right now on their website if you fill out a "book" they will mail you 5$ in coupons PLUS you can print coupons that they have available.<br />
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<a href="http://www.earthsbest.com/special-offers/earths-best-coupons">http://www.earthsbest.com/special-offers/earths-best-coupons</a>Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964156129960390069.post-86321710515261263082011-01-11T07:47:00.000-08:002011-01-11T16:06:42.937-08:00Tuesday Jan 11thSo not to many ways to be frugal today. We are staying home due to the "snow" we don't have. I put dinner in the Crockpot. We are having shredded beef tacos for dinner tonight. This meal cost us less than 10$. We bought:<br />
Taco Shells $0.79 (this weeks Harris Teeter Super Double Deal)<br />
Bottom Round $5.73 (could have gotten a better deal but didn't want to drive into town)<br />
1 8oz can jalapeƱo tomatoes (we pureed) $0.29<br />
Shredded Cheese $1.29 (again Harris Teeter deal)<br />
We also bought lettuce,tomatoes and sour cream to put on top (which will also be used for a few nights as part of a salad) $1.77<br />
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Yummy.<br />
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My goal for my family in 2011 is to waste less. It drives me crazy to throw away food in this house. Its putting money in the trash. So with my family's help we are going to waste less, buy less.<br />
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I also whipped up this black bean salad with just stuff hanging around in the fridge. Ok the photo doesn't look as yummy as it was haha.Angela McNaulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10865508520963971054noreply@blogger.com0