Apples to Apples

Sunday, we went over to a friend's house for dinner. It was so much fun! We really enjoyed ourselves. We also learned a new game! Brian, who is not a game kinda guy, loved it too. lol.It was Apples to Apples! Totally hilarious. I didn't win, but totally hilarious! If you ever find it at a thrift store or a garage sale, it is worth it!!! And...

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Michigan Trip...aka...I love Dawn and Band Groupie Trip.

Brian and I traveled up to Detroit last weekend. We really enjoyed being together, without the kids! It was the first time that the two of us have gone away since Abbie was born. Seriously. First time that Isaac stayed the night away from us. While I missed them, I really enjoyed my grown up time...and we will have to do it again!While we were there,...

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MONDAY MATCHUPS....

This is a great week to learn how to trade coupons on Hotcouponworld!!! If you have the right coupons, you can get many things FREE!!!!Meijer:Aunt Millies Bread .30 a loaf SALE: 1.00 MQ: .35/1 1/11 insertHershey's Chocolate Bars FREE SALE: Buy 3 Get 3 MQ: Buy one hershey's bar get a special dark free 1/25 insertLand O Lakes Butter .25 SALE: 1.25 MQ: .50/1 1-25 insert Yoplait Kids Yogurt .50 SALE: 2.00 MQ: 1.50/1 With this coupon Bounty Paper Towels 2 for $1.00 SALE: 1.00...

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Some More Freebies

Victoria Secret Lotion---courtesy of HCWPrint the voucher and redeem at your local Victoria's Secret for a FREE Victoria's Secret Pink 1 oz energizing body lotion! No purchase necessary! Valid through March 2, 2009JCPenneys $5.00 Gift Card!!! --- Courtesy of HCWGet em while you can this is hot!! Need to use CODE 3008--->You will still get the gift card even if you don't put your CC or Debit Card. ;) Goody Girl Barrettes---courtesy of ...

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Totally Freebie Tuesday!!

Enjoy some free things. Free is always enjoyable. :)CLAIROL PERFECT 10 "Try Perfect 10 for free! The first 500 readers to sign up will receive a coupon for a FREE box of Clairol Perfect 10 hair color! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Be one of the first 500 to sign up for a free box [$13.99 value] of Clairol Perfect 10 hair color on Cosmopromo.com and you will receive a coupon for a FREE box! Promotion starts at 12:00 PM on February 10, 2009 until supplies last. Limit one per household. A notice will...

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First Words Isaac...

Every morning , we wait to see what Isaac's first words will be. They are always just hilarious. Sunday, his first words of the day were: "When I grow up, I am going to be a Philippine Soldier."Today, his first words were: "Next time we go eat, I am going to get a cherry sloo-shie. Cause I love cherry sloo-shies". The boy is about the most random kid in the world. I love it. It makes him who he is. And it reminds me that God chose his name for him. "Laughte...

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Crummy Matchups

There really are not many matchups this week. So, I am going to do something different...Tomorrow, I am going to post some freebie deals. Check back then :)And---So sorry about the lack of Matchu...

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Small Town Living....

So, for those of you who know what it is like here, you will laugh. For those of you who have never lived in small town, USA...you will laugh too.Yesterday, as I drove to one of the final days of Brown's Candles store, I came upon an accident. Two larger trucks had collided in front of the "Crossroads" restaurant. Neither were "horribly" damaged, but it was a wreck none the less. Of course I slowed down as I drove by. I had to chuckle though, which I felt kind of remorseful over. But not...

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Meet ?????

She needs a name...And yes, She is a van :)Super deal with lots of fun added things like a video system, built in child seats, automatic doors, etc...

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New Addition to the Family

We have a new Friend... It's a SHE according to Brian. I will post pictures later on. Until then, any guesses what the "SHE" is...

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Admission...

I must come clean and admit. My name is Annie...and I still have my Christmas Tree up. There, I said. Is it horrible that I am not ashamed of that? I love my tree. But, alas, Brian says it will come down this weekend. :( OH----and it rained today! Have ever mentioned that I LOVE RAIN! Love love love it. Made my heart feel all warm and gushy today, to awaken to that sweet trickle against my window. Mmmmmm....

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Meet A Friend Of Mine...

I love my friends from High School. I had such an eclectic group of friends, which made for a VERY fun teenage life. There was one family that we were fairly close to, as my sister went to college with the oldest sister...the middle sister was in youth group with me, as was the younger brother. They were all beautiful people, full of talent. I recently caught up with the younger brother...Marco. And b/c I know some friends who would appreciate his work in way that I can only try to...I want...

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January in Review

Man, I got way behind in family blog stuff! So sorry!!! We had some major projects to do in January, and pictures on the blog just kind of got pushed to the back. But, here is the month in review with pictures. :) I will try to do better with February!The Month Started off with me doing my very first Coupon Presentation. I was invited to speak at...

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Update on Monday Matchups

Just found out on HCW that Meijer is doing a Catalina deal on their bars!!! Here is the deal:Buy 3 get $1.50Buy 4 get $2.50Buy 5 or more get $3.50 coupon OYNOSo far, these bars are included:Nature Valley GranolaCurvesFiber OneChex Mix BarsAll of these have coupons out there, that will bring them down to 1.00 a piece. That means that it would look like this:5 boxes of bars 10.005 mf coupons - 5.00 --------- 5.00Get 3.50 coupon ...

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Monday Matchups...

Yipppeee!!! I am early! Imagine that??? Good week this week. One to make us all smile. I needed that. :) Thanks to HCW for matchups and previews....Meijer:General Mills Chex Mix Bars—$1.00SALE: $2.00 ea. MQ: .50/1—2/08/09 insertMacaroni Grill Dinners—$1.99SALE: $2.99MQ: $1/1—2/01/09 insertBetty Crocker Frosting—FREESALE: $1.00 eaMQ: .50/1—2/08/09 insertAunt Millies Bread--- .59 SALE: $1.29 ea MQ: .35/1—1/11/09 insertSkippy PB --- .45 SALE: $1.25 ea MQ: .40/1—1/18/09 insertActivia Yogurt---...

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8 Tips For a Clean Kids Room...and help needed.

So, I have been seeking info and putting thoughts together on how to clean a kids room. Seriously, who would have ever guessed that this could be so frustrating and difficult??? Today, my friend Kelly blogged about it as well. I have a funny feeling that many mothers are in the same conundrum. Here is the best article I found. Would you please chime in with your favorite ideas too? PLEASE? Also, ideas on how to encourage them to keep the rooms cleaned!---And by the way, I will do Monday Matchups,...

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