Our week so far:

 

I can’t seem to catch a break this week. I’m so, so sorry…that i have been MIA for almost two weeks. With all the stuff going on around here… I can’t seem to catch up.

We made it through the Pinewood Derby. I will be posting on that shortly. Just need to find time to upload pictures. :)

The first two days of this week were taken up with Car repair. Dropped it off Monday Morning at 8am. Sat there for 3 hrs to find out what was wrong with the AC, before they started on the rest of the stuff. I left to go to the mall (which is luckily only a mile down the road) with a friend… Had a great time, but came back at 5pm and the Car was still not DONE!!!! By this time, my daughter had already missed dance, and I was not going to make her miss Girl Scouts to, so I said I’ll be back in the morning for it.

Left in a rush to head home to pick up my daughter and get to Girl Scouts. Phew! Thank goodness for great friends that like to help you out!

Tuesday we went back to get the car, and it was down pouring! I had errands to get done though, so Sage and I had fun getting wet while doing that. Doctors appt after the kids got out of school and Cub Scouts, made that day go by quickly!

Yesterday was my MIL birthday… So my youngest daughter and I took her to lunch, and run a few more errands. Then we spend the evening with family celebrating!

Today has been a bit of a blur as well… But at least the week has flown by! I’m still waiting for a couple of packages to arrive, doesn’t look like the one I need before Saturday is going to make it. Bummer!!! Then this weekend is Blue & Gold!

You tired yet (just reading it)???

Simple Woman’s Daybook:

 

 

 

For Today February 1st, 2010 

Outside my window… its still a bit dark, with a bit of a chill in the air…. but suppose to hit the mid 70’s later.

 

I am thinking…. Today is going to be  a very long day. I am leaving for a car appt, in a few minutes. Then going to the mall for a bit, and when I get home, it will be time for dance, and Girl Scouts!

 

From my imagination….. Some skit materials for the skit my wolves are doing at the Blue and Gold Banquet this weekend. Should be cute!

I am thankful for…. The ability to provide for my family, even if we don’t always have a lot of money…. I love being FRUGAL!

From the kitchen... Left that up to the husband today. I won’t be home for dinner. Lol

I am wearing….  Shorts, and a t-shirt… and in hopes to pick a few new things at the mall today!

I am reading… Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman

 

I am hoping…. That my order gets here before the weekend, so I will have everything I need!

I am creating…. More organization again. Finally got my new Laptop I have been wanting, so I am transferring stuff and getting everything situated! I LOVE it!!!

 

I am hearing….. Silence, my kids are not quite up yet… Almost time to get up and get ready for school!

One of my favorite things…. Shopping without any little kids to complain about how long you take!

 

A few plans for the rest of the week…. Car Appt, Dance, Girl Scouts, Library, Doctor’s appt, Cub Scouts…Roundtable meeting, and Blue & Gold Banquet… Phew I’m exhausted just looking at it!

 

A Picture I'm sharing.....  None I haven’t added my pic’s to this computer yet… Later this week, I’ll have lots of pictures to share.

Pinewood Derby

 

Our yearly Cub Scout Derby was this past weekend. Hunter really enjoys making the car for the Pinewood Derby. This year we looked through some patterns and really wanted to make something different than an ordinary car. Which can I tell you there really are some amazing ideas out there by kids! I’ve seen SpongeBob cars, cheese cars, sports cars, military cars, and so much more. The imagination on these kids are just fabulous! I love to see what they come up with.

After some debating Hunter decided on a ship this year. We cut it, and he sanded it down…. and then we got to work on figuring out the color scheme and design. Michael's had a sale on the paint that I use, so I headed over and picked out a number of colors for him to chose from.

In the meantime, we were also working on two other cars. This year our pack decided to also have a sibling race. Andy picked the design of their cars, They helped sand them and then picked their colors and painted. Hunter settled on a pirate ship theme to his. It came out really nicely I think. The girls of course needed to have pink, and purple in their cars! All and all i think that they did a very nice job.

Sage’s car

Rachel’s car

Hunter placed 5th in our den. Not sure what he was between Bears & Wolves. He was a bit disappointed since last year he placed 2nd, but I had to explain to him that their was a bit more competition this year. He might have a chance at going to Districts for design, or even getting it for our pack. I’m very proud of them all. It was a pretty good success.

 

Coupon Roundup

Here is this weeks Coupons I've rounded up... Not a bad list. Hope their is some stuff you can use!

Special K BOGO Coupon

Johnsonville Sausage Coupons

$1/1 Multi Grain Cheerios (get one a week in your email for 5 weeks)

$1.25/1 Yoplait Smoothies 

BOGO Free Sobe Life Water Coupon

$1/1 Purex Laundry Sheets

$2/2 Nabisco Coupon 

Some Awesome Kraft Coupons HERE 

$1/1 Scott Tissue 

Pillsbury Coupons 


Sign up for a Pillsbury Coupon Book Here 

Sorry.......

Sorry I have been gone lately... I have so much going on right now. We have cookie orders for Girl Scouts coming due, Pinewood Derby & Blue and Gold Banquet coming up this week too. I'm the leader for both Girl Scouts (for my girls) and Cub Scouts (for my son)...therefore needless to say... time is not on my side right now. I will try to get a couple more post up before the weekend is out, but if not... Do not fret next week we have a few things going up. Plus some giveaways coming up! Stay tuned!!!! 

Simple Woman's Daybook:

For Today January 25th, 2010 

 

 

Outside my window… it is a bit rainy. The sun is starting to appear, but not fast enough. 

I am thinking…. Oh so much to do today.... speaking of which, I need to go get a load of laundry in the washer. Thanks for reminding me!! :)

From my imagination…. Not to much today. We need to paint our derby cars later this week, but no time today. 

I am thankful for…. fun days with family and friends. We had a wonderful weekend with friends at 2 different birthday parties. It was a blast and we all enjoyed it.

From the kitchen... Not sure, i'm not cooking today. Leaving that up to someone else, as I have extra curricular things today for the girls.

 

I am wearing….  Jeans, cause its windy and chilly with the rain.

I am reading… Heart of Texas 3... and a few others that have come in that I'm reviewing.

I am hoping…. that Hunter can get out of this funk he is in, and act better. 

 

 

I am creating…. Derby cars with all three kids. We finished sanding them, on Wednesday we are going to put on the first coat of paint, or maybe Tuesday if we have enough time.

 

 
I am hearing….. The kids watching cartoons. Another Monday off from school.

 

One of my favorite things…. The smell of pumpkin candles burning

 

A few plans for the rest of the week…. Dance, Girl Scouts, Library, Cub Scouts…Playground, maybe a lunch date, Pinewood Derby, and some shopping for the kids. Need to get them some new clothes, they have had a huge growth spurt!

A Picture I'm sharing.....  Sage with her face painted as a birthday cake. Odd I know, but that is what she asked for!!!

 

 

Looking for coupons??

So, I didn't hear from anyone... as to whether they wanted me to keep posting on Friday some coupons, I've found over the week. However, I've decided to try it out for a few weeks. I don't know about you, but I like to find good deals, and not have to spend all day looking for them. Here is this weeks list!

 $1/1 Quaker Oatmeal (quick oats or instant)

$1.25/1 Yoplait Smoothie (found in the freezer section)

$1/1 Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing

Ziploc Bags Coupons 

Get $10 in Betty Crocker Coupons 

$1/1 Toaster Strudels 


$1/1 Buitoni Pasta or Sauce 


You can get lots of General Mills Coupons Here

You can get a ConAgra Book with &17.00 of Coupons Here 


Get 2 Free Trial issues of ALL Magazine Here (this has coupons in it that make it well worth it)


I hope that helps with any shopping you have to do this week. Happy saving!