I've been trying this coupon thing lately. I mean, trying to be really intentional about it. I've learned a lot, saved a lot. Have been printing coupons online. I don't know how healthy we're eating because I've been planning meals around what I can get on sale. We're getting fat from my couponing...but we have more cash than we usually have 3 days before I get paid. Probably not worth my kids being a little malnourished. How often can you eat mac and cheese and hot dogs before you feel totally disgusting? I appreciate the abundance of Kraft coupons lately but really, can you make a dinner around ranch dressing? I can't pass up a 50¢ box of Frosted Flakes but I'm afraid my husband will not be happy that it's the second box in under a month (I snuck it in the pantry last night thinking maybe he'd think it was the same one. Didn't work). This has to stop somewhere! I am hopeful, I am signed up to attend a FREE coupon class at Whole Foods next month so I can learn how to save money and eat organic/healthy at the same time...a bit more balance would be nice...and needed.
Wednesday I found out I did NOT get the Owasso job I've been working towards. It's ok, really. I'll spare the details here and move quickly to the next thought:
Within an hour of the news I found out there is a position for an elementary art teacher in SAND SPRINGS!!! At Central Fine ARTS Academy. (I shouldn't be advertising this) Be still my heart. I almost freaked. Ok, sort of am freaking and trying to be cool about this. Hoping. The Lord is funny sometimes.
About waiting. Some might be surprised but those that really know me I am an instant gratification kind of person. I think maybe I have my dad to thank for this. In Blake's words - calm down people.
"I don't want to" and "let me do it" are my least two favorite phrases right now. Not an exaggeration, I think Wilder said "I don't want to" about 100 times this morning as I was trying to take him to the babysitter. Fun morning. I finally joined him in his tears. Not a good way to start your day when you snag your arm on the door while you're carrying one child, three trucks, one bag, one blanket, and dragging one child. I said s**t. That's the reality people. Hopefully Wilder was too busy sobbing that he didn't hear.
I've made peace with the fact that the seeds and soil I got for Mother's Day are not going to magically turn into a fruitful garden by themselves. So I plan on returning them and using the money to get some nice, manageable, container plants. :) Luckily my dad has been generous to share veggies from his garden!
Speaking of container's...Tuesday I was able to rummage through the leftovers of a church garage sale and found LOTS of things I didn't know I needed. I think heaven will be one garage sale after another including all of the storage I need so I can have the biggest mismatched dish collection you've ever seen. Oh, I found a huge, yellow, ceramic, sea shell shaped pot that will be perfect with a little succulent plant. I also found costume jewelry, wooden toys, vintage children's books, holiday decorations, glasses, a purse...ALL FOR FREE.
Just a few more days until Blake will be done with school and we'll be on summer pace around here. Yay!! It's been sort of a roller coaster ride lately.
Summer...
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I'm a couponer myself! I also am very choosy about what I get though. I don't like having a pantry full of junk food. But, sometime's if you are getting it for free you just can't pass it up! Why can't the good healthy food be cheaper?! I have found a lot of coupons for Kashi cereals and granola bars lately. It is a good healthy brand. I agree with you on the brain drain though--it takes loads of time to figure it all out! Too bad you didn't live closer I could share some of my veggies with you!
I think one of the things that gets us about couponing is that we're tempted to buy things we don't need. I have never eaten cereal or macaroni and cheese (ok, mac and cheese sometimes!) but I find all kinds of coupons for it. But I still don't clip them or buy it. I know I could possibly be getting a great deal, but it would be a great deal on stuff I don't need or want. You can pick up coupon books at Whole Foods that have coupons for things like organic milk and eggs, and since Reasors sells a lot of those same brands, you can use your coupons there when those things go on sale. It takes a lot of time, I know, but I've saved $50 so far this month! Yesterday I went to Walgreens for some things I need and spent $30 on what should have been a $55 bill! I hope that gives a little bit of encouragement. I just started, too, and I know how exhausting it is, but I hear that it gets better, quicker and easier!
In the words of Denver Moore (great book I just read) "nothin ever really ends that somethin new don't begin." The closed door in Owasso may be God's way of opening one in SS. I pray that this will be His plan for you.
Thank you Lita.
Okay, I'll say a prayer for the fine arts Academy job. That sounds perfect!
Love this post. Very real. You're a great mama.
miss you mucho!
Saundra
I just wanted to tell you that I think you're great. Any school would be lucky to have you. You have such a great personality and spirit, and I know that great things will come to you.
Much love...
T.
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