Last Friday I wrote about my new adventure in "couponing" and watching for sales.
Today, I learned the value of "buy one, get one (free)" -- or BOGO. Our drugstore has various BOGO offers each week, so I looked through this week's sales flyer and got my list together.
I went to the drugstore today, and I left with "get one" items amounting to $44! Woohoo!
And I did not buy things that I wouldn't ordinarily buy. We use all of the stuff that I got!
(Postscript: I even had a $1-off coupon for one of the items, which I was allowed to use on the "buy one" side of the BOGO.)
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Memorial Day
I am thankful to those that gave their lives for my freedom. As the saying goes, "Freedom isn't free." I don't want to take our country's freedom for granted ever. God bless America!
The weather forecast was on target for this long weekend. Lew and I took a fabulous walk this morning. (I am now 3-0 in The Motorcycle Game.) Then we sat on the deck and read for a bit. To be honest, I'm not sure Lew did that much reading. I think his eyes were closed most of the time.
I couldn't sit in the sun for very long. It was really, really hot -- but a welcome change from the recent rainy, cold weather.
Lew is now on a motorcycle ride. When he gets home, he will fire up the grill.
Best wishes to all on this Memorial Day.
The weather forecast was on target for this long weekend. Lew and I took a fabulous walk this morning. (I am now 3-0 in The Motorcycle Game.) Then we sat on the deck and read for a bit. To be honest, I'm not sure Lew did that much reading. I think his eyes were closed most of the time.
I couldn't sit in the sun for very long. It was really, really hot -- but a welcome change from the recent rainy, cold weather.
Lew is now on a motorcycle ride. When he gets home, he will fire up the grill.
Best wishes to all on this Memorial Day.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
...And More Signs
Lew went on a golf outing after church today with some of the guys. It was Lew's first time to play this year. They played 18 holes, and I have yet to learn Lew's score. He tells me that he didn't do very well -- but the weather was beautiful, and they had a good time. I'm glad that he had a chance to go. He's glad, too. He's especially glad that he has the day off from work tomorrow (Memorial Day).
Josh and Zack came up to our house this afternoon and drove the go-cart around for awhile. This was the first "go-carting" of the season. They were pretty good about taking turns with each other. They were not good in attending to their grandfather's request of "don't tear up the lawn!" I sat out on the porch with my mother and watched them for a bit. They were zooming right along.
Thanks, God! I really like the day you made today!
Josh and Zack came up to our house this afternoon and drove the go-cart around for awhile. This was the first "go-carting" of the season. They were pretty good about taking turns with each other. They were not good in attending to their grandfather's request of "don't tear up the lawn!" I sat out on the porch with my mother and watched them for a bit. They were zooming right along.
Thanks, God! I really like the day you made today!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
More Signs of Warmer Weather
Lew and I took a walk down to the Eastern Trail this afternoon. It was only our second such walk this year. We played The Motorcycle Game on our way home. Lew guessed "five" and I said "lower." We didn't see any. I am now 2-0 on the season!
Lew and Dad lifted our grill onto the deck. Lew grilled some chicken for us and a couple hamburgers for my father. Mom had a little bit of the chicken. We had french fries and cole slaw from Ken's Place. Lew and I also ate corn on the cob. It was a good meal, that's for sure! Happy tummy.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is the high 70's. For Monday, it's the mid 80's. Woohoo!
Lew and Dad lifted our grill onto the deck. Lew grilled some chicken for us and a couple hamburgers for my father. Mom had a little bit of the chicken. We had french fries and cole slaw from Ken's Place. Lew and I also ate corn on the cob. It was a good meal, that's for sure! Happy tummy.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is the high 70's. For Monday, it's the mid 80's. Woohoo!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Strategic Shopping
Several of our church friends are into "couponing." Lew and I haven't traditionally used a lot of coupons, because neither of us really bothered to take the time to gather them. But when I heard my friends talk about how much money they save, well....
So, I saved the coupons from the last three Sunday newspapers. This morning I went through them all and clipped only the coupons I know that we will use. (The rest I'm going to give to one of the gals at church.) There are also a couple Facebook pages about couponing that I "Like" -- I've gotten some really good coupons through those, too.
I'm looking at the store flyers to see what's on sale that week. I'll glance through all of the flyers, but I'm going to concentrate on our grocery store and our drugstore. If something's on sale and I have a coupon, that's a good time to buy it. Lew and I are going to try to plan our shopping in order to take advantage of the best prices.
We just got home from our weekly shopping trip. We saved $28.54 by buying stuff on sale and/or using coupons. Not bad for rookies!
So, I saved the coupons from the last three Sunday newspapers. This morning I went through them all and clipped only the coupons I know that we will use. (The rest I'm going to give to one of the gals at church.) There are also a couple Facebook pages about couponing that I "Like" -- I've gotten some really good coupons through those, too.
I'm looking at the store flyers to see what's on sale that week. I'll glance through all of the flyers, but I'm going to concentrate on our grocery store and our drugstore. If something's on sale and I have a coupon, that's a good time to buy it. Lew and I are going to try to plan our shopping in order to take advantage of the best prices.
We just got home from our weekly shopping trip. We saved $28.54 by buying stuff on sale and/or using coupons. Not bad for rookies!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Portland Sea Dogs
Lew's employer had a sky box for the Sea Dogs game tonight. There was a Kevin Youkilis bobble-head giveaway for the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark, and we arrived early enough.
I ate Doritos, fruit and cheese, a BBQ chicken sandwich, nachos and dip, a steak and cheese sandwich, a Sea Dogs Biscuit*, and a whoopie pie.
I wish I could write that the Sea Dogs played as well as I ate. I think the final score was something like 13-7.
We had a great time laughing with Lew's work friends, so it was a wonderful evening despite the defeat on the field.
But at least the Red Sox won today -- another blowout, 14-1. Keep it up, boys!
(* A Sea Dogs Biscuit is a vanilla ice cream sandwich. The "bread" of the sandwich? Chocolate chip cookies! Yum!)
I ate Doritos, fruit and cheese, a BBQ chicken sandwich, nachos and dip, a steak and cheese sandwich, a Sea Dogs Biscuit*, and a whoopie pie.
I wish I could write that the Sea Dogs played as well as I ate. I think the final score was something like 13-7.
We had a great time laughing with Lew's work friends, so it was a wonderful evening despite the defeat on the field.
But at least the Red Sox won today -- another blowout, 14-1. Keep it up, boys!
(* A Sea Dogs Biscuit is a vanilla ice cream sandwich. The "bread" of the sandwich? Chocolate chip cookies! Yum!)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Dad: Unedited XLVI
(The Red Sox ended up pulling out their game today with a final score of 14-2. It was a squeaker. Enjoy Dad's post! -- Tracy)
Derf Here!
Today is the first day with what we expect the weather to be. It is delightful. I'm here watching a day baseball game. The Sox (Red) are beating up on Cleveland. It is 14-0 in the seventh inning. The Yankees are also winning. Boo!
What a week we've had. We have the motor home set up and our summer resident is here. Kaelen arrived Monday evening and is preparing to start work tomorrow. She is ready (she told me so). The Clambake will be her summer home away from home.
Later today we'll attend a Josh baseball game. We saw Josh pitch a complete game last evening. His team won (4-2). He struck out 14 batters out of 18 outs. He threw out a runner on a ground ball and fielded another ground ball and stumbled to first to beat the batter. The other two outs were a fly ball to center field and a foul pop-up to the catcher. Tomorrow we'll go to his seventh-grade team game at Bonny Eagle. After that we will enjoy a weekend with no sports (holiday weekend).
Baseball (Josh) and Lacrosse (Zack) will be back next week. We'll be ready!!
We appreciate the nice weather today as the past two weeks have been sunless (is that a word?). Our past weather has been just fine compared to the tragic storms of "Tornado Alley." The nice weather allowed me to mow the lower 40 today and it does look very estate-ish (is that a word?).
I must now go to the garage and set up our summer refrigerator. I have purchased our drinks and desserts and must now make them available to those interested in enjoying the "goodies."
Sooo! Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
Derf Here!
Today is the first day with what we expect the weather to be. It is delightful. I'm here watching a day baseball game. The Sox (Red) are beating up on Cleveland. It is 14-0 in the seventh inning. The Yankees are also winning. Boo!
What a week we've had. We have the motor home set up and our summer resident is here. Kaelen arrived Monday evening and is preparing to start work tomorrow. She is ready (she told me so). The Clambake will be her summer home away from home.
Later today we'll attend a Josh baseball game. We saw Josh pitch a complete game last evening. His team won (4-2). He struck out 14 batters out of 18 outs. He threw out a runner on a ground ball and fielded another ground ball and stumbled to first to beat the batter. The other two outs were a fly ball to center field and a foul pop-up to the catcher. Tomorrow we'll go to his seventh-grade team game at Bonny Eagle. After that we will enjoy a weekend with no sports (holiday weekend).
Baseball (Josh) and Lacrosse (Zack) will be back next week. We'll be ready!!
We appreciate the nice weather today as the past two weeks have been sunless (is that a word?). Our past weather has been just fine compared to the tragic storms of "Tornado Alley." The nice weather allowed me to mow the lower 40 today and it does look very estate-ish (is that a word?).
I must now go to the garage and set up our summer refrigerator. I have purchased our drinks and desserts and must now make them available to those interested in enjoying the "goodies."
Sooo! Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
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