Spaghetti Night

Spaghetti night! Yummy! I love the messy face pictures and Connor was sure messy. What you can't see in the picture is that his right ear was itching him so his that ear and all around were covered in sauce. I had to get a parsley flake from the inside folds of his ear during bath. He was a happy camper though, even happier when I gave him his green beans.

The big day arrived

Yesterday was the day Kate and Rachel have been waiting for, for a long time. They got their ears pierced. They've been working hard to earn the special treat, especially Rachel. Both of them were very brave and no one cried. I was grateful for that. Rachel was quite nervous, surprising because she is usually my tough one. After they did the first ear, she looked at me like, "that is it?". I'm glad it is done. Rachel woke up this morning still thrilled at she has earrings. Very exciting!

the last month

Yes, it has been a while since I've blogged. I keep meaning to write, but just haven't done it. Connor started walking a month ago. It is still so much fun to see him go all over. He's grown up so quickly. This video is of some of his first steps. The countdown has begun for summer vacation! I can't wait!!!

The last day of school in Hamden is June 17. Kate and Rachel will be home for a couple of weeks before they start going to summer school three mornings a week. I was hoping they wouldn't get into the program, but they did and they really want to go. They'll be studying ocean life. Hopefully I can go on some of their field trips with them. I'd love that!

Still no news for Glen on the job front. I'm trying to be hopeful. A job will come up that we think he's perfect for, but nothing happens. There are two that he is really working on right now that he'd be fantastic at. We're hoping and praying that things progress soon, very soon if I have my wish.

Good deals of the day

Get a free box of mac and cheese:
http://cheesyexplosion.young-america.com/Register.aspx

Great new walmart samples:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-free-samples.aspx

P&G have their new quarterly samples and coupons online:
http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/pg-brandsaver-samples-coupons.jsp

Samples and Deals

More great deals and samples to share! Happy saving!

Samples:

Try the new Pampers Cruisers! I'm a huge fan!
https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/pampers/brandsampler-login.jsp

Kashi, your choice of sample. I got my granola bar in the mail yesterday and loved it.
http://www.kashi.com/healthier_year/sample/select

Anyone else with heartburn? Priolec OTC sample (also has a coupon on site):
https://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/potc-brandsampler.jsp


Free Products!

Dove body wash: Tell Dove what you think of their body wash in a short video and they'll send you a coupon for a free product! Find all the info at:
http://www.dove.us/#/challenge/default.aspx

Free Olay Quench lotion! I love free!
http://www.olay.com/Club_Olay/march2010/images/Quench_Form_Club_Olay.pdf


Great Deals!

Great deals on two new products when you shop at Target. At Target you can use a manuf. coupon and Target coupon on the same item, saving you even more money. The next three items are double coupon deals at Target.

Neutrogena Clinial kits. For this kit, you can actually do three things to save $$$$. You can use the $5 manuf. coupon, the $5 Target coupon and use the $15 rebate form to get a great deal.
$5 manuf. coupon and rebate form:
http://www.neutrogena.com/econsumer/ntg/specialoffer.myntg?segment=women&fcaID=W2fcaF1SpecialOffers
Target coupon use link below.

Aveeno facial kit. Same thing, use the $5 Target coupon found on link below and then go to this webite to get your additional $5 coupon and $10 rebate (they were also in Sunday's paper if you got one).
http://www.aveeno.com/vitality

Need lightbulbs? Great deal when you use both a Target coupon and a manuf. coupon.
Ge Coupon:
http://www.gelighting.com/na/home_lighting/coupons_offers/
Target coupon:
http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=gvCf54gZb0gnNwjLPYVEcoloYGazpnsYpHO1nTNIZiLpmut4idI3p87LzUthUBukyBugL72Ub%2BP8%0D%0AQbTZB1GaI%2BtATy%2BguohB%2Bwg2T2hhx%2FSraQpXS93hI82hXGs5eaWSgNLcsuTLvcmqzqxDTcD1SLa3%0D%0AG6DRMXrnMZvCmjGEsWD7uX1akgD%2BA61pWTPVyINXXAYkCC78Z1CBFiAHtYLrMcVXMVfXIF%2BQAaSN%0D%0Ab%2BqZzwk2vsB7Rx9DuTdHsfLjrvoTF67rMlPzErX5t89eaAL4BmyAq6VeWj482biH2fvHkZv9uUd1%0D%0A1LsPFC4P0z%2F5dYhrCQfQBDOf6SBdxubChAtxDZBL1S%2FctkKx2qtBmPYR0D51mnQLGqSd0Ai98A%2FK%0D%0AZGAvJCQ3j8Sq3a6HQp1V%2By7LaXGN%2FMEiropLed4YoHkZy3DSlckIC0k8cUKIH8CtpJtKDB7fLsy%2F%0D%0AcIYpcHEfSnV26r0ZOUleIxDqSgHI9SoLHEw%3D

Free Samples

So, now that I have so much more free time at night and Glen is gone, I spend my time online looking for deals and free samples. Nothing brightens my day more than getting my free samples in the mail. I've been doing this so much lately that I get a surprise in the mail almost every day. Since it takes so long for the sample to get here usually (the exception is walmart's samples - they come fast), I have forgotten what I've registered for and it is so exciting to get a treat! I know, I'm lame, but it is fun for me. Tonight I thought I'd share. One of my favorite thing about free samples is they usually are accompanied by coupons, another game for me. You might want to use a separate email address for your freebies. A lot of time they'll sign you up for their newsletter. I have an old email address I have everything sent to.

here's the list:

L'Oreals new shampoo (tried it already and love it):
http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top{userdata//d+d//diagnosticmain:mylorealoffersmedia:_blanknavoverlay:_blank}

Olay new body wash:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid84212.aspx

Tide with Febreeze:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid84220.aspx?advrtid=WMTProctorGamblePG01_PNG_11180_TidePlusFebisn135x100

Crest Whitestrips:
http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid84184.aspx

Kotex samples:
http://www.ubykotex.com/samples

YoPlus coupon for a free 4 pack of yogurt (also tried and loved):
http://freeyoplus.yoplait.com/YoPlus2010/

Dove hair treatment sample:
http://www.dove.us/#/haircare/free_sample.aspx

Purex sheets (link on bottom left of homepage):
http://www.purex.com/

Sample of Better Oats oatmeal:
http://www.betteroats.com/taste.php

Dinner with the "mushymushies"

Elder Tanner, Kate, Rachel and Elder Wesson

When Kate and Rachel were little, they called missionaries mushymushies and the name has stuck. We've had some great mushies serving in our ward, Elder Tanner and Elder Wesson. Sadly Elder Wesson is being transferred tomorrow. One little five year old girl (humm...Rachel), has quite the crush on Elder Wesson so we squeezed in a quick early dinner before Glen left for work. I recorded them singing tonight with Kate and Rachel. Rachel is already planning on making pictures to mail to Elder Wesson.

Sorry the video is not the best quality. I had to compress it to get it to fit on the blog.