• Posts Tagged ‘Shopping’

    Last Minute Me

    by  • September 15, 2011 • Home Life

    Tuesday we went to Wal-Mart to get the rest of the things for Sawyer’s birthday party this weekend. We ordered the cake, which James will be picking up two hours before the party starts. We also grabbed his last present, cups, an extra tablecloth for the gift table, a picture frame for the collage I am making for Sawyer, and fruit punch which will be served at the party. We get home and get things unloaded, and suddenly remember that we forgot the chips and dips. I hate waiting until the last minute to get things, which is why we went Tuesday…But I guess it was so I would still have time to get things I forgot! So, we will be making another trip to Wal-Mart between now and Saturday.

    Last night, my friend Nichole texted me to let me know my Thirty One stuff had came in. I ordered a tote bag and matching organizer for my couponing supplies. The organizer is small and I can take it into the store with me if I do not want to carry my huge binder (which I still need to talk about and post photos of…when I get time). James, Sawyer, and I are going to go over to her house this afternoon and pick up my stuff. I have to show James her house…they had to built earlier this year, and wow, it’s just amazing. I love it and want it!! It’s so open and spacious, has 4 bedrooms and a bonus room for her husband, and it’s just drool-worthy :P

    Once Sawyer’s party is over this weekend, I am going to start thinking about Christmas. His big gift from Santa is probably going to be a play kitchen. I am hoping I can find some coupons codes that will help easy the price tag for it!

    It’s Going to Be a Busy One

    by  • September 5, 2011 • Home Life

    If the first five days have been any indication, September is going to a crazy busy month around here. James got home from Pennsylvania late Friday night, and I feel like I’ve been on the go since I picked him up. Saturday was somewhat low key. We stayed at home and just hung out with Sawyer. He was so excited to have Daddy home! Sunday consisted of shopping, making fingerpaints, and playing video games. I made a coupon run to Walgreen’s and was able to save over 50% off of my toothpaste and cold medication! We also were on a hunt for a birthday outfit for Sawyer…but ended up with this adorable Christmas outfit for him instead.

    Today, we were back on the hunt for a birthday t-shirt as well as more shopping. My mom and sister watched Sawyer while had a day to ourselves. We first went to Toys R Us and got most of his toy gifts. He know has 3 toys, books, and clothing from us. We are going to pick up one more toy from Wal-Mart (because it’s much cheaper there).

    We then went to Target, hoping to find a birthday shirt…and they luckily had two on clearance! I’m so glad we found it, seeing as he has his birthday portraits scheduled for Wednesday. We also grabbed a quick bite at Panera Bread while we were out. They know have the calorie counts for their menu options right on the signs, which I think is very helpful. I didn’t realize my “You Pick 2″ of choice was only about 500 calories! It made my soup and sandwich taste even better heh. :)

    The rest of the month looks to be just as busy as the first of it has. We have Sawyer’s pictures on Wednesday, then this weekend will be last minute preparations for his party and a deep cleaning of the house. His party is the 17th, then he has an eye doctor appointment on the 19th and his one year check up on the 21st. Then James leaves for Kentucky on the 25th. On top of all this, I have 3 reviews to complete, I want to keep up with blogging, I still have to work, and the gym will be calling my name twice a week. Should be a fun September!

    Our First Shopping Trip & Girls Night Out

    by  • August 28, 2011 • Ramblings

    Today was mine and Sawyer’s first shopping trip with just the two of us. It seems silly when I realized it earlier today, but it took almost 11 1/2 months before we went out alone. Usually, James and I go shopping together, with or without Sawyer. Since he’s away for work and my mom and sister both worked, I decided I wasn’t going to let those things stop me from going to get groceries. It was just a short trip to two stores, so I didn’t think it would be difficult, and I was right.

    We went to Wal-Mart first for baby food, formula, and diapers. I let him pick out new sippy cups (he chose Cars over Toy Story), and he held on to them the entire time we were there. Normally he throws things from the buggy if anything is laid in the seat with him, but no his sippy cups! During check out, a lady behind us said hello to Sawyer, and all he would say is “da da” :P He hasn’t really said anything else since James left last Saturday1

    After Wal-Mart, we went to Aldi for our actual groceries. Again, he was great. I packed toys and snacks, but he didn’t even need any of them. When we got home from the shopping trip, it was a different story. He has come to dislike his playpen, so he was upset when I had to put him in it to bring in and put up all of the groceries. He also didn’t want to take an afternoon nap, so he played, whined, and cried in his crib for almost 40 minutes before finally dozing off…only to be woken up by the dog 15 minutes later.

    After he had dinner, my sister, Sawyer, and I went to my friend Nichole’s for a “girls night out.” This consisted of a Pampered Chef/Thirty One combination party. It was nice to see her and a couple of my friends from high school again. Nichole and her husband recently built a house and I am SO in love with it! It’s so spacious, new, and amazingly designed and decorated. While there, I purchased a tote bag and “on the go organizer” for my couponing hobby. I need to get more serious with it if I want to start a stockpile as well as save money.

    When I mentioned my reason for purchasing to Nichole, she showed me her closet that she had been stocking with various things using coupons. She has been doing it after taking a class a few months ago, and already has a room full of non-food items. I almost drooled over the 18 containers of wipes that she got for free!

    1. With the exception of saying “bye” twice this evening ↩