Weekly Walgreens Deals

This what I got at Walgreen's yesterday for $13.43!

My out of pocket cost was $23.33 INITIALLY.

Had I NOT used coupons and sales, my total would have been 48.45!

I got back $10.00 in RESGISTER REWARDS to use just like cash by 12/16. I will use this next week instead of cash for sale items.

There are no rebates with this deal.

(At the end of the month, however much I get in rebates will get a 10% bonus because I'm putting it on the Walgreens Easy Saver card)

For November, I will be getting $32.38 and that will be added to the $20.74 from October!!!

Once I've built enough rebate money on the card, I will use it instead of cash.

Bic Soleil Razors (shimmer or regular) or Cartridge 4-pk--on sale B1G1 (2 for $6.99--unadvertised deal)Use 2 $3/1 from the 11/02 SmartSource insert$0.99 for two after coupons

Buy 1 Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste at $2.99, Get $2 Register Rewards
Use .75 coupon.

.25 after coupon and Register Rewards

Buy 3 Excedrin Express Gels (40-ct.) at $5 each, Get $8 Register RewardsUse 3 $2/1 printable coupons$1 for three after coupons and Register Rewards

Toe socks that were just on sale 3/$10 (This helped me get to the $25.00)

NO COUPON.

I'm going to try to make some wrist warmers with them. Click HERE.

V05 Hair Treatment Spray was on sale for $2.19. NO COUPON.

$5/$25 coupon

Naughty is the New NICE

These are pictures of the Arts and Crafts Literacy Group Christmas party.

We held the party at a new restaurant in town, The Pink House, which is really GREEN....it used to be pink and that is how everyone referred to it....so, the name stuck even though the color was changed.

I'm in this group with a wonderful and lively group of ladies. It is quite an honor to be in a group with such a history as this group. Believe it or not, it has been in existence since around 1912! There are only 25 members allowed at a time....so, most people are in it for life.

We meet once a month, chat, have a demonstration, business meeting....and eat.

This is a picture of what I received in the Naughty Santa game....it is a crock pitcher and a tea light candle.This is Carol. This is the face Carol made when I "stole" her very elegant Santa.....notice, I didn't say that I ended up with the very elegant Santa......

That is because SHE did!
Yep, that would be my friend, Barbie....she STOLE my very elegant Santa.....yea, what a friend. Ok, I have to tell you that she has such a precious heart that she called me after the party to let me know that I could really have the elegant Santa......and when I graciously said NO....she almost sounded relieved when she told me that she had already put it in her elegant Santa room.....yeah.....I know, she was just being nice....she was really hoping I wouldn't say YES...I want the elegant Santa.....


Here is most of the group....some didn't make it to the party.
See the pretty lady in the bottom right?
She is around 96 years old!!! She is still a sprite young girl!

MENU MONDAY

Ok, I'm trying to get back on track after the holiday. I still have a very hectic week and plan to bring out the trusty crockpot...well, I think mine would be considered more of a roaster....10 qt.

For more great menu plans just click the picture above and you will find PLENTY.....and as usual, if you find something you like, just ask and I can send you the recipe.

MONDAY - Swiss Steak in the crockpot
Round steak, sliced onions, ro-tel and spaghetti sauce
Add green beans and potatoes

TUESDAY - Cheeseburger Macaroni, green beans, baked apples

WEDNESDAY - BBQ Chicken Legs (crockpot), roasted potatoes, corn

THURSDAY - City Christmas Parade, Annual Catholic Church Spaghetti Dinner

FRIDAY - Pizza Rolls, Salad

SATURDAY - Poppyseed Chicken (crockpot), rolls, applesauce

SUNDAY - Grilled Pork Chops, Fried potatoes, peas & carrots

Another Change to the Revolving Frame.....

I am loving this frame thang.....(yes, I meant to say THANG...)

I am now adding the Christmas theme to it....

This frame has gone from EEK to GIVE THANKS...and now to this....

I googled vintage Christmas images....and found some that I wanted for the frame.

It is important to remember whether you want the pictures landscape or portrait...don't ask me how I know this very important detail.

I might add some vintage stickers around the border since it is actually plastic and I could easily remove them. Should I...or is it fine like it is?

Of course, I will eventually have greenery around it as well.

What Do I DoWith This?

I acquired this very lovely box of vintage ornaments (Thank You SHERRYand Her Mother)...mostly RED....hmmmmm, what can I do with them.......???

I added this from the Dollar Tree......and the one in the back is from a flea market.....

I added another set from the ever wonderful Goodwill Store......

The ribbon is from the Dollar Tree.....

I bought a straw wreath at Hobby Lobby at 50% off....

I used a little hot glue and began this project......

Stay tuned for the finished project.....hopefully it won't be next Christmas.....

Look at Our New Fangled Farm Playground.....

I'm sure if you add up the price of this FARM PLAYGROUND, it would cost probably as much as a school playground....

Who said kids have to have technology to have fun...??

These kids played ALL DAY on the hay bales...they were even almost disgusted to be FORCED inside to say the blessing and eat the wonderful meal that was so lovingly prepared for their growing little bodies.....

SCCCCRRRREEECHHH......ok, is that a GOAT on the hay bale?

Who is going to win?

"I can get down BY MYSELF THANK YOU!"

PLOTTING

Nope, the goat is really on her own playground....it just looks like she is on the hay bales.

Good ole' fashion' fun....yep, that is what we did on Thanksgiving......

Thanksgiving Preparations.....CHECK

My side of the family started celebrating Thanksgiving on the Saturday BEFORE the traditional Thanksgiving date a few years ago. We made this decision due to more and more of the family was getting married and spent a good part of the day traveling from home to home to home just to get to visit the whole family on BOTH sides.

We also have family that live out of state that often get together on the traditional day as well.

This change has allowed our very LARGE extended family to get together and STILL have a day to get together with the OTHER side of the family on the traditional day.

The kitchen is clean...the countertops are cleared and ready for all the goodies that everyone brings. We divide up the menu through email and begin planning in early November to get everyone to start thinking about what they are going to bring to share with everyone.

The utility cart has been moved to allow for more freedom of movement....and also can be used for extra space for food if needed.

The day was chilly and there was a great fire in the woodstove. For some reason, you can't tell it in this picture.....oh, and while I'm on the subject, I'll try to remember to do a tutorial for cleaning the glass.....very easy and makes it look new again.

A side table is set up with Norman Rockwell's Family Thanksgiving puzzle.

I found this puzzle for a whole $2.00 at a flea market. What is really great about this puzzle is that it is a FAMILY puzzle.....it has small to LARGE pieces so the whole family can participate.

My Uncle Jim managed to get the border completed before he left....now, who am I going to get to finish it? I am NOT a puzzle person! I do want to frame it when it gets finished.

CLUE: CHARLES AND BONNIE....come VISIT!!!!

My scarecrow head is sitting pretty on top of the fridge guarding the kitchen like any good scarecrow would.....

A giant DOUBLE BATCH of Chex Mix...the ORIGINAL....w/ modifications.

I like to use Cheez-its instead of the bagel chips. Also, I'm not to hip on the wheat chex...so, I used honey nut cheerios....which I ended up REALLY LIKING.

Lemon squares are put on the dish I made.....

The ham was purchased at the local meat market and would be ready in the afternoon....we don't eat until about 4:00.....my family would NEVER make it if we had a NOON meal...nope, not going to happen on THIS side.

I made 3 gallons of tea....two pots of coffee....one pitcher of water.

The rest would be brought in by the family....woohooooo......

Make Your Own Thanksgiving Shirt....

I found this shirt HERE and thought I could probably make it myself.

I drew the pattern on BACKWARDS on a sticky stuff I got at Wal-Mart. It comes in a purple and white packet and it is on a roll. You iron it to the wrong side of the material, peel off the back and iron it to the shirt.

Shirt: $5.00

Material: $5.00 total ( I only bought an 1/8 of each material)

Sticky Paper: $5.00 for the entire roll (will last for MANY more projects)

Thread: $1.00 - $2.00

Buttons for Eyes: $1.00

Ok, if you look at the shirt closely...you will see that I completely forgot to finish the beak....hopefully I can get that finished in the next day.
I left a gap at the bottom in case I want to fold up the bottom of the shirt to look more like the original. I don't want to add the turkey footprints....

Also, I could add to the back on the one shouler....a large turkey footprint that is appliqued.

Yes, the eyes are crooked on purpose.....I wanted Tom to look like he is tilting his head.

TOTAL COST: $18.00 at the MOST

If I would have ordered the pattern, it would have been $20.00 plus shirt and shipping.

IF you have a shirt and scraps of material....this could be a very cheap project!!!

My Boyfriend Went to Cozumel and This is What He got ME...

Meet Josh....this is daughter #2's boyfriend.

He just returned from a cruise to Cozumel....

He told daughter that he got her something.....

Clue #1: It is PINK

Clue #2: It is SHINEY

Clue #3: It has horseshoes on it...???

Clue #4: It is about 3 ft. WIDE....???

Yeah, are you as stumped as we were?

Go ahead, GUESS.....then scroll down.....

DID YOU GET IT RIGHT?

We sure didn't.....ba haaaa....gotta give him credit for being CREATIVE!!!

She loves it and I'm sure she'll probably be wearing it more than it will be decorating her wall....

What I got for my birthday....

My dear hubby took me on a romantic date to see The Rat Pack Live at the Sands!!! You know this gal had to wear her vintage-looking dress and faux fur coat....I call it a BARBIE coat!! I'm so glad it was VERY COLD last night!! My birthday was the 19th....and I got to celebrate for THREE DAYS!!!

Ok, this isn't the best picture...my daughter had to take it and didn't really know how to use the camera....I didn't have time to look to see that I looked like a total dork w/ my expression.....oh well, I'm sharing it with you anyway....it is the only one I got that night.

We had a wonderful feast at The Spaghetti Warehouse before the show. It was such a great show, the gentleman that played Sammy Davis Jr., hit the nail on the head......I actually felt like I was really seeing him on stage.

What is funny about this show, they are all from the UK....complete w/ accents. One wouldn't know this if they just saw the show.....I happened to see them on the morning news show.