SAHM I Am
I know I promised a new series all about being a SAHM and then last week didn’t post, sorry about that last Saturday was the big moving day. So on to the topic at hand. I guess I will begin with why I am a SAHM. I have always wanted a family and being a SAHM has always been my priority. I know it is not for everyone and can be hard in a world that is based on dual incomes. But when I became pregnant with my first child one month after getting married my husband and I decided we would make it work no matter what. Well there have definitely been some major financial struggles and we do not live a glamorous lifestyle but I wouldn’t trade a minute of it. I have been home for every first for both of my girls, I have gotten to teach them about the world and they have taught me even more. I have also been pushed to my limits and challenged in ways I never knew possible. Couponing and this blog have helped me to stretch our budget and so has creativity.
When I decided to be a SAHM my husband and I did not take finances into account, I know it sounds crazy but we made a lifestyle decision over a financial decision. To us me being home with our kids was the most important thing and we would make sacrifices in other areas to make it work. So here we are 4 years later and number 3 on the way. I am still a SAHM and no matter how tight money has gotten that has not changed. My husband works hard and does what it takes to provide an amazing life for us. We don’t drive new cars or go on fancy vacations but the reward of being home with my girls is more than enough compensation. So that is my becoming a SAHM story in a nut shell. Check back next week for more thoughts on being a SAHM.
All Small & Mighty Giveaway
All Small & Mighty has always appealed to me, I like the small size and the price is always very reasonable, especially in my pre-couponing days. Recently All sent me a 96 load bottle of All and I can not believe how small it is. The detergent does a great job of getting out all of the lovely stains my daughters grind in. I really love how the bottle has a spout for perfect measuring that allows no wasting of detergent.Plus you can go here to get a $1.00 coupon!
All is generously giving away 2 bottles of detergent to Thrifty & Chic Mom readers, hat’s right 2 winners will each get a FREE bottle of All 3x Small & Mighty. To enter tell me your best stain fighting tip in a comment on this post.
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Open to US residents, ends 7/16 at midnight. Winner will have 3 days to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Email must be in comment or available in profile.
FREE Renu at Target
July 3, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Uncategorized
Print this Renu $1 coupon to get the trial size Renu FREE at Target. (thanks Crystal)
Ingrid & Isabel Review
Recently I discovered Ingrid & Isabel and their fabulous maternity line, they generously sent me a few products to try out. My favorite item they have is the ruched tank, it is soft, comfy, supportive and flattering. That’s right I said a maternity top was flattering. The ruching accommodates your belly at all stages without needing the shirt to be tent. I feel so stylish in my tank, I love it! They also sent me a BellaBand which is fabulous for helping to stretch your wardrobe, it lengthens short tops as your belly expands, helps hold up pants and even helps to conceal your belly button by acting as another layer once your belly button has popped. Be sure to check out all the other great products available at Ingrid & Isabel that are sure to make you look and feel great as your belly expands!
Ruby Tuesdays B1G1 Coupon
July 4 only you can use this coupon to get a FREE entree with the purchase of one entree. (thanks Mojo Savings)
Redbox Code
Guess what a new Redbox FREE rental code good through 7/7. Simply enter 7HE79B and you can get 1 FREE one night rental per debit/credit card.
FREE Pull-Ups Potty Training Kit
Copy and paste this link into your browser http://www.startsampling.com/sm/100827/captureAddress.iphtml?item=100827&source= to get your FREE potty training kit from Pull-Ups with stickers in either Disney princess or Cars theme.
Focus Friday
July 3, 2009 by Ellen
Filed under Focus Friday
So this past week I just kept plugging away at getting our house market ready and getting us settled in our new place. I feel like we have made real progress but still have a ways to go. I was hoping to be putting a For Sale sign up today but it is looking like next weekend is doable. My generous family spent an evening painting so we are getting closer and my father in-law and husband are starting repairs. So here is what I am up to this week:
- finish packing all the random junk still at the house
- start landscaping
- celebrate the 4th of July
- get more settled and a new routine established with the girls
So that is my focus for next week, what are you focusing on? New to Focus Friday here is the scoop: As we enter a new year everyone, myself included, has a list as long as their arm of things they want to accomplish. So I have decided to hold myself accountable by choosing one thing to focus on each week. It can be big or small, it doesn’t matter just as long as I specify what it is and get it done.So each week I will post my focus for the upcoming week as well as give a recap of how my week went with the previous focus. Now here is the fun part, I want you to join me on my little focus challenge. Grab my fancy button from above and post it along with your Focus Friday each week on your own blog. Then come and leave your link here in the Mr.Linky below. I promise if you participate that I will cheer you on and help you to stay focused and please do the same for me and all the participants. If you don’t blog just leave your focus in a comment below.
FREE Chocolate Friday Reminder
Don’t forget FREE Chocolate Friday is still going on. Starting at 9am EST today go register for your coupon to get FREE chocolate, ti will be mailed and comes in a few weeks. I have already gotten 2 and yo ucan get a total of 4 per household!
Bath & Body Works Coupon
Here is a 20% off $25 purchase Bath & Body Works Coupon. Expires July 5 which is the same day the semi-annual sale ends. Great way to stock up for Christmas!
