How Are You Better Than Ever?

Over time, as parents we evolve. I remember when my 1st child was born I was so young myself. I was 21 years old and so 'green' and didn't know what to do with my life. Now, in a couple of days, she will turn 20. It's hard to look at her and imagine how different her life is than mine was.
She was born when I was 21, my second child was born when I was 22 and my 'baby' was born when I was 29. What a difference a few years makes.
When she was born I was so naive, now I'm an adult, who has evolved and become more confident, more in control of my life. At 21 I let others tell me what was good for me and my kids, now I make the decisions. I am in control of my life and what I do and when I do it. It's a good feeling.

Something else? I used to live in Canada and now I live in Texas. That's a big lifestyle change, let me tell you. I went from living cold cold in the winter to being hot hot in the summer. I'll take that trade. No snow. I love living in Texas. The lifestyle is more different than anyone could have imagined but I do love it. After 7 years I'm still finding new things to discover and I love that so much.

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My new blog, up and running

As you all know, there are a million 'mom blogs' and 'money saving blogs' out there and I really don't feel my little blog makes much of an impact. I have been thinking about what I can do, if anything, to make any kind of difference and then it donned on me.

I've really been wanting to get back on the weight loss wagon but I keep putting it off. No more! I've started a new blog called 'East Texas Saver and Loser' and written 1 whole post so far. I'm not saying I'm not going keep this blog up as well, but maybe not quite as much as I once was. If a great deal comes along that I think you should know about I'll let you know right away.

If you have a few pounds to lose, know someone else who does, or just want to keep up with my uphill battle, come on over and leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

Wanchai Ferry winner!

Congratulations to Lisa, who left comment #17.
Thank you so much for following my blog and joining in on this contest.
If you did not get an email me, please send me your full name and address so I can get your prize sent to you.
Thanks again and congrats!!

Sobe Lifewater deal back at Target 6/20

Looks like the Sobe Lifewater deal is on again at Target starting 6/20. When you buy 10 Lifewaters you will get a $5 gift card.
Go here to see the deal from Big Fat Piggy Bank I wasn't able to get to Target the last time this was on so I'm thrilled to be able to go this time...woo hoo!!

Free Redstrike energy drink from Murphy USA

Go here and 'like' Murphy USA and they will send you an email with a coupon for a free Red Strike energy drink. My son tried one of these earlier this week and loved it. So to all those energy drink lovers out there, here you go!

Food Club BOGO coupon @ Brookshire's

If you have Brookshire's in your area, this is a great coupon. I printed it twice and it expires 7/1. It is for 'Buy One Food Club Peanut Butter, Creamy, Crunchy or Reduced Fat 17.3 oz to 18 oz jar and Get One FREE.
Click here for your coupon!

Smartsource coupon preview 6/20

I get my coupon previews from Sunday Coupon Preview. Here is this weeks preview for Smartsource

Smartsource coupon insert
Act II Microwave Popcorn, 3pk+ Save $.40/1 (8/30)
Air Wick Aqua Mist Save $2.00/1 (8/1)
Air Wick Freshmatic Compact i-Motion Starter Kit Save $4.00/1 (8/1)
Air Wick Scented Oil i-Motion Starter Kit Save $4.00/1 (8/1)
Air Wick Scented Oil Twin Refill or 2 Single refills Save $1.00(8/1)
Arm & Hammer Toothpaste or Whitening Boost, 2.5oz+ Save $.75/1 (9/30)
Aveeno Active Natruals Nourish+ Shampoo, Conditioner and Styling products Save $1.00/1 (9/30)
Aveeno Active Naturals products Save $2.00/2 (9/30)
Better Than Ears Treats, 9pk OR Guilt-Free Treats, 8oz Save $1.00/1 (9/20)
Boca Meatless products Save $1.00/2 (8/15)
Bonine product Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Buitoni Frozen Meal for Two Save $1.50/1 (9/30)
Claussen Pickles, jar Save $.55/1 (8/15)
Curly’s Ribs or Tub product Save $1.50/1 (8/31)
Dean’s Ice Cream, 1.5qt+ AND one Gallon Dean’s Milk Save $1.50 wyb BOTH (9/10) DND5
Dole canned Mandarin Oranges Save $1.00/3 (9/30)
Domino Sugar 4lb+ AND (10) Kool-Aid unsweetened Packets Save $2.00 wyb 10 Kool-Aid (7/31)
Eckrich Rope or Links Smoked Sausage product Save $.75/1 (8/31)
Farmland 12oz or 16oz Hicory Smoked Bacon Save $1.00/2 (9/30)
Fiber One Cereal, listed: original, honey clusters, raisin bran clusters, caramel delight, frosted shredded wheat Save $1.50/2 (7/31)
Fiber One Honey Clusters Cereal, box Save $.75/1 (7/31)
French’s Mustard product Save $.30/1 (8/31)
Gold Bond Anti-Itch Cream or Lotion Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Gold Bond Foot Care product Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Gold Bond Powder, excludes 1oz size Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Gold Bond Ultimate Lotion or Sanitizer, excludes 1oz size Save $.75/1 (10/31)
Good Seasons Recipe MIx, 4 or 5pk Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helper Home Cooked Skillet Meals Save $.75/3 (8/14)
Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dip Save $.75/1 (7/31) DND5
Huggies Baby Wipes, 64ct+ Save $.50/1 (7/17)
Huggies Diapers Save $1.50/1 (7/17)
Huggies Little Snuggles or Little Movers Diapers Save $1.50/1 (7/17)
Jell-O refrigerated Gelatin, Mousse or Pudding Snack Save $.35/1 (7/20)
John Morrell Off the Bone product Save $1.00/1 (9/30)
Kraft Dressing, 14 or 16oz bottle Save $1.00/1 (8/22)
Mean Green, any size Save $.75/1 (8/15)
Miracle Whip or Kraft Mayo, includes Mayo with Olive Oil and Kraft Sandwich Shop, 12 or 22oz bottles Save $1.50/2 (8/15)
Mitchum or Mitchum for Women product, excludes trial sizes and special value multipacks Save $.75/1 (7/25)
Nexcare product Save $1.00/1 (10/31)
Off! Insect Repellent Save $.55/1 (10/2)
Off! Insect Repellents Save $1.50/2 (10/2)
Orajel Baby or Toddler product Save $1.00/1 (8/29)
Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs Save $1.00/2 (8/15)
Pam for Grilling Save $.50/1 (8/8)
Physician’s Formula cosmetic product Save $1.00/1 (9/30)
Pirate’s Booty or Potato Flyers, 4oz+ bags Save $1.00/2 (10/31)
Planters Big Nut Bars, 5ct box OR Nutrition Bars, 5ct box Save $.75/1 (8/31) DND5 DNT5
Purina Beneful IncrediBites, any size Save $3.00/1 (7/30)
Reddi-Wip Save $.35/1 (8/8)
Renyolds Wrap, excludes 20, 25, and 30ft rolls Save $.75/1 (7/31)
Reynolds Wrap Non-Stick Aluminum Foil Save $.75/1 (7/31)
Schick Quattro Disposable Razor Save $1.00/1 (7/18)
Solo or Bare By Solo product Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Tyson Any’tizers Dippin’ Twists snacks, bag Save $1.50/1 (9/20)
Viva Paper Towels Big Rolls – 85 cents off 1+ rolls (8/1)
Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree Save $1.50/1 (8/14)
Yoplait Delights Yogurt Mulitpack Save $.50/1 (8/14)
Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt Multipack Save $.50/1 (8/14)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, whips or original or light smoothie Save $.40/6 (8/14)
Yoplait Yogurt Cups, includes original, light, thick & creamy, whips or original or light smoothie Save $.50/8 (8/14)
Yoplait YoPlus Yogurt 4pk Save $.50/1 (8/14)
Zegerid OTC, 14ct+ Save $4.00/1 (7/31)