Adventures in Couponing - Mission Organization!

This is what my kitchen table looks like right now:

I have quite a project ahead of me.  Being pregnant and having family in town really put my couponing on hold for a few weeks.  I wasn't clipping or searching for deals.  The inserts (when I decided to venture out to get them) started piling up.  All coupons that were printed at home or sent in the mail just went into a pile, waiting to be loved.  That's my project for today.  Get all this under control!

And this is what my craft table looks like:

Not quite as much, but I do have quite a few projects to catch up on.  My husband is doing some training this week so I'll have some time to get in there after my oldest goes to bed and I can hopefully start catching up.  I'm putting the final touches on the hospital mini album I did, which I will be posting this week.  It's pretty darn cute!

And, I am officially obsessed with Adele!  Especially this song, it's on repeat!

Adventures in Couponing - Back to it!

It's been quite a while since I've gone couponing.  There were even a couple of weeks I didn't go out to get a newspaper for the inserts - GASP - I know!  9 months pregnant was not agreeing with me and not even the coupons were worth leaving the house for.  But now that Layla's here and I'm MUCH more comfortable, I'm getting back into the swing of things.  I was excited to go through my coupons and get it all organized to start it up again.  A friend of mine sent me a text letting me know that Walgreens had a ton of baby items on clearance.  I'm SO there!  I got out my binder, grabbed all my baby coupons, checked out the week's insert for sales and made my list of what to get.  Here's how I did:

Transaction #1:

Crayola Washable Classic Markers - $2.00 with $2.00 Register Rewards = FREE!

Dove Shampoo ($4.99) and Treatment Conditioner (5.99) - BOGO 50% off and had a coupon for BOGO Free!  Got the shampoo for free and the conditioner for half off!

2 Pampers Swaddlers Diapers - $10.00 each with $3.00 Register Rewards.  Also had two coupons, one for $2.00 off and one for $3.00 off any Pampers diapers

Total Spent: $23.26

Total Saved: $18.96

Transaction #2:

Huggies Wipes Refills - $7.99 - $2.00 off coupon in the Walgreens savings booklet and had a coupon for $2.00 off Huggies wipes made it $3.99!

Disney Princess doll - clearance for $1.73 (not pictured because Caylan wouldn't let it go!)

TGIFriday's chips - $1.00 (love to snack on these while I'm scrapping)

Dawn dish liquid - on sale for 99 cents, and had a 50 cent coupon which made it 49 cents

Princess Party cup - 99 cents, just because

M&Ms as a filler

*Used $5.00 in Register Rewards from the first transaction

Total Spent: $4.95

Total Saved: $16.06!!!

Unfortunately, there weren't that much on clearance that I needed, but I did find great deals on diapers and wipes, which I need a lot of, and have a lot of coupons for from companies.  All in all, a great first trip back into couponing!  And definitely going out tomorrow to get a newspaper!

Meet Layla!

Hello all!  My little Layla Kayleigh was born on July 25 at 7:58am.  She was 8lbs, 4 oz and is just a little bundle of joy and cuteness!  She looks just like her sister did when she was born, so she's definitely going to be a gorgeous girl just like Caylan. 

We're all home and doing very well adjusting to our new little one.  Caylan absolutely adores her sister and is so good with her.  I hope everyone has been well and it's time to get back to the scrapping and blogging!  Have a great weekend!

Taking a Break

Hello friends!  Just wanted to pop in and let you all know that I'll be taking a blogging break for about a week or so.  My family is coming into town today and then I'll be having our precious daughter on Monday morning!  I'll be back later next week to introduce her to everyone!  I hope everyone has a great weekend and a great week!  Love you all!

Updates, Updates

Hello!  Yes, I am still here!  Still been crazy around our household.  My husband has returned from his deployment.  He's been back for a week and we've really been enjoying some good family time together.  We're also gearing up for our new addition, who is coming one week from tomorrow, if she can hold on that long.  We're finishing up the nursery and getting ready for my family to come into town for the birth.  It's all happening and I'm so excited!

I haven't been scrapping as much because of all that's going on, but I will be doing a page that will be up on the ScrapbookingSuppliesRUs site on Tuesday.

I'm also selling some FlyBagz!  They just rolled out some new items: a make-up bag, a clutch, and a mini pack for kids (so cute!).  I just ordered a make-up bag for myself.  It's on sale for the month of July for only $15.00!  What a great deal!!!  If you're interested in snagging one for yourself, please let me know and I'll get the ordering process started for you.

Caroline Make-Up Bag - on sale for $15.00 for the month of July!

Christine Clutch - on sale for $59.00 through August 15!

Kid's Mini Pack - $44.00

I hope you all are doing well and thank you so much for being patient with my lack of posts lately.  I promise to try to post more often!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Happy 4th of July!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe 4th of July celebration!

And now for my newest announcement.  I have recently become a part of a wonderful company that I'm so proud to represent.  FlyBagz!  FlyBagz is a company run by a military spouse.  They take old military uniforms and turn them into all sorts of bags: handbags, diaper bags, totes, backpacks for adults and kids, messenger bags, guitar straps and more products coming out soon!  How creative is that?  You choose your uniform and you completely customize your bag.  You can choose from her inventory of fabrics (or send in your own if you choose to).  She literally can do anything you request.  I love that this not only can give you a handbag literally designed by you, but can also help you show your support for our military and follow the very popular military trend.  You can choose to send in your own military uniform (I sent in one of my husband's old flight suits) or you can choose from her inventory that she already has.  That's right, you don't have to be military to get one of these awesome bags.  Many military members are donating uniforms to be used for bags for people who don't have access to any uniforms.  P.S. If you donate a uniform for someone else, you get 15% off of any purchase.  Awesome, right?
So what's my role in the company?  I'm a representative for them.  I help them get the word out about the products and newest launches.  I can help customers with the ordering process.  I help walk you through it and can give suggestions and answer questions about the products.  I'm still in the process of receiving all of my representative information, but I can start helping you NOW!  I'm basically a liaison between the customer and the company.  I'll be with you from beginning to end, checking up on your order and making sure you're happy with it.  If you haven't been to the FlyBagz website yet, please go check it out!  If you have questions or want to order something, please let me know and I can help you get the process started.  I'm so excited to start this venture and I hope you'll come along for the ride!

Still here!

Hi everyone!  Yes, I'm still here!  Yes, I'm still pregnant!  Things have been pretty crazy lately.  We're in the final stretch of my husband's deployment.  He should be home in one week, God willing!  My c-section is scheduled for July 25 and I'm sooooooo ready for it!  I can't wait to meet our little princess and finally get my body back.  It's been rough with the 110 degree weather we've been having everyday lately.  I also have an exciting announcement coming later this weekend, so stayed tuned for that.  Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and stay safe!

The Sampler June Sketch

Hi there!  It's sketch time at The Sampler!  This month's sketch is great and so versatile.  Here it is:

And here's my take on it:

I used my sewing machine to represent the outline along the borders of the page.  For the background paper behind the pictures, I actually ended up using the packaging from the Pink Paislee chalkboard stickers.  Love the pattern and the way it worked!  I also used one of the border stickers and laid it on black cardstock and punched circles to create the embellishments around the pictures.

What will YOU do with this sketch?  As soon as the sketch contest goes up, I'll be sure to put the link here for it.  Have you gotten the June kit yet?  If not, RUN here and get it.  You won't be disappointed!  And please check out the other design team ladies' takes on the sketch.  Again, awesomeness!

Rochelle Spears

Sandy Tanaka

Diana Fisher

Diana Gonzolas

Amber Goble

Holly King

Letty Lucero

Jules Dix

Monique Liedtke

A Little Mini

Hi friends!  Sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything.  Been pretty busy around here.  Today I have a mini album to share.  I literally did this mini in two sittings (could've done it in one, but my three-year-old wasn't having that).  I purchased a "My Hometown" mini kit from Elise Joy's ETSY shop.  The kit contained the cover (I added the license plate) and a few patterned paper pieces to help start the album.  There were also rings, some washi tape strips, and labels.  I used everything in the kit and then added a lot of my own stuff as well.  I don't see them in her shop anymore, but she does have a ton of other yummy stuff in there.  I also purchased her summer mini album and I'm currently working on that.  So, I wanted to document my hometown, mainly because I don't live there anymore.  With my husband being in the military, we move a lot.  So it's special when I'm able to get home and see my favorite things and eat my favorite food that I can't get anywhere else.  This is a small album at 4x4, but that's all I really need.  The last time I was home, I made sure to get pictures of my favorite things and foods and collected business cards of my favorite places.  It all came together beautifully!  Now I have a wonderful little reminder of home when I need one.

Not sure why this is rotated, but I can't fix it.  Sorry!

Have you considered making a mini album of your hometown?  How about your kid's favorite places to visit around town?  Happy Scrapping everyone!

June's Sampler Kit - Feeling Artsy?

When I posted the sneak peak at June's kit, the word Love was highlighted.  Here's why:

Is that not gorgeous?  Woodgrain letters...swoon!  Love everything in this kit!  I've made two layouts (working on my third) and two cards so far with this kit.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed.  If you haven't snagged one already, head over to ScrapbookingSuppliesRUs.com/theSampler and grab one!