It's another Money Monday here on the blog! Here are a few of the deals I'm excited about this week:
CVS
Salonpas Patch, 1 ct. ($1.87) - get $1.87 back in ECBs
Pringles, 5.7-6.75 oz. ($1.49) - get $1 back in ECBs WYB 4, use $1/4 RP 4/29
Wags
U by Kotex Tampons, 18 pk. ($3.99) - get $3 back in RR, use $1/1 SS 5/20
Sleep Sheets Strips, 10 pk. ($4.99) - get back $4.99 back in RR
As a Christian, wife, mother of a little girl and two fur-babies, Mississippi State Bulldog, and PhD, I lead a very busy life. If you add on top of that my obsession for organization and loves for couponing, sewing, knitting, cooking, reading, gardening, and a host of other random hobbies, you've got the recipe for...well...variety. And variety is the spice of life!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Baby Things
Good morning, and happy Foto Friday! Today I'd like to share some of our new baby things that Mr. Poe and I are pretty excited about.
Mama and Papa Poe largely contributed to this lovely 4 in 1 crib and changing table set that we found on craigslist for a steal (barely used!):
And my sis-in-law, Mrs. Brodrecht, who's about 7 weeks ahead of us, told me about a great deal on baby slings here (enter the code CCMother and get a sling for the cost of shipping). Mine arrived this week, so of course I tested it on Sascha:
She was not a fan, and 'said' as she often does, "It's tough to be small!"
Mama and Papa Poe largely contributed to this lovely 4 in 1 crib and changing table set that we found on craigslist for a steal (barely used!):
And my sis-in-law, Mrs. Brodrecht, who's about 7 weeks ahead of us, told me about a great deal on baby slings here (enter the code CCMother and get a sling for the cost of shipping). Mine arrived this week, so of course I tested it on Sascha:
She was not a fan, and 'said' as she often does, "It's tough to be small!"
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Apple Sauce
It's another What's for Dinner Wednesday where dessert is on the menu! As I shared last week, we received a baby food maker as a gift. So, even though it'll be a while before I use it regularly, I wanted to try it out. Here's my take on apple sauce...made in the baby food maker but fit for any adult!
Ingredients: 1 apple (cored and split in at least 8 pieces), water, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
Steam the apple slices according to baby food steamer directions (or using a steamer and saucepan on the stove top):
Drain the water from the steamer (or transfer to a small food processor), add cinnamon, and puree until the apple sauce reaches the desired consistency. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 1 apple (cored and split in at least 8 pieces), water, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
Steam the apple slices according to baby food steamer directions (or using a steamer and saucepan on the stove top):
Drain the water from the steamer (or transfer to a small food processor), add cinnamon, and puree until the apple sauce reaches the desired consistency. Enjoy!
MrsDrPoe: What to Eat When You're Expecting
I've been holding this review back for a little while until the big reveal that we're pregnant, but now that you know, I can share "What to Eat When You're Expecting" by Eisenberg, Murkoff, and Hathaway:
Although it's been recently replaced by "What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting," I couldn't turn down purchasing it when it showed up at my local thrift store, and after reading it, I was glad to own a copy.
This book includes information on what you should eat, what you shouldn't eat, as well as what eating/not eating these certain things will do for the health of your baby. There's even a section included for suggested diet and caloric variations while nursing AND 100 recipes that help you put the book's teachings into practice.
You may be asking, do I follow the best odds diet proposed in the book to the T...and I would have to answer no. But I do feel a lot more comfortable about making my food choices, knowing more about amounts of nutrients I should be eating, portion sizes, and such.
The only thing I really didn't like about the book was the introduction of the first chapter, which basically discounts any input God has on what issues a baby may or may not be born with, instead suggesting that eating well will guarantee you a healthy baby. Ironically, however, even the name of the diet ("Best odds") suggests that even the authors believe that statistically, even if you do everything right, you can't totally control the health of your baby.
All things considered, I would recommend this book to any woman expecting.
Although it's been recently replaced by "What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting," I couldn't turn down purchasing it when it showed up at my local thrift store, and after reading it, I was glad to own a copy.
This book includes information on what you should eat, what you shouldn't eat, as well as what eating/not eating these certain things will do for the health of your baby. There's even a section included for suggested diet and caloric variations while nursing AND 100 recipes that help you put the book's teachings into practice.
You may be asking, do I follow the best odds diet proposed in the book to the T...and I would have to answer no. But I do feel a lot more comfortable about making my food choices, knowing more about amounts of nutrients I should be eating, portion sizes, and such.
The only thing I really didn't like about the book was the introduction of the first chapter, which basically discounts any input God has on what issues a baby may or may not be born with, instead suggesting that eating well will guarantee you a healthy baby. Ironically, however, even the name of the diet ("Best odds") suggests that even the authors believe that statistically, even if you do everything right, you can't totally control the health of your baby.
All things considered, I would recommend this book to any woman expecting.
Monday, May 14, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals, 5/13
Once again Money Monday is upon us! Here are some of the deals going on this week.
CVS
Pantene Shampoo, 12.6 oz ($3.49) - get back $1 in ECBs WYB 2, use $3/2 PG 5/13
Dial Soap, 3 pk ($1.88) - get back $1 in ECBs
Wags
Starbucks Refreshers, 12 oz ($0.99) - get back $0.99 in RR
NatuRelief, 28 ct. ($5.99) - get back $4.99, use $1/1 SS 3/11
CVS
Pantene Shampoo, 12.6 oz ($3.49) - get back $1 in ECBs WYB 2, use $3/2 PG 5/13
Dial Soap, 3 pk ($1.88) - get back $1 in ECBs
Wags
Starbucks Refreshers, 12 oz ($0.99) - get back $0.99 in RR
NatuRelief, 28 ct. ($5.99) - get back $4.99, use $1/1 SS 3/11
Friday, May 11, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Our Mother's Day Surprise
It's another Foto Friday on the blog! As you know, Sunday is Mother's day, but since we're having the youth forum this weekend, we had to go visit our parents last weekend to give them our Mother's day surprise...
That's right! Mr. Poe and I are pregnant! Yesterday was 14 weeks. Here's the Poe-let at 8 weeks:
We were so happy to be able to tell most of our immediate family in person, and everyone is just as excited as we are! We even got our first presents...a baby food maker and money toward a crib...
We are so tremendously blessed, and so extremely thankful!
That's right! Mr. Poe and I are pregnant! Yesterday was 14 weeks. Here's the Poe-let at 8 weeks:
We were so happy to be able to tell most of our immediate family in person, and everyone is just as excited as we are! We even got our first presents...a baby food maker and money toward a crib...
We are so tremendously blessed, and so extremely thankful!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Paul Earnheart
It's another Theology Thursday on the blog, and today I'd like to invite you all to a very special weekend event here, our semi-annual youth forum.
Paul Earnheart will be speaking this year, and the setup is a bit different. Friday night at 7:30, he will be giving a lesson to older folks about raising children. Saturday there will be various lessons geared toward young people at 10, 11, 1:30, and 2:30.
I encourage everyone who can join us to do so, and if you can't, check here for a live broadcast or to listen after this weekend.
Paul Earnheart will be speaking this year, and the setup is a bit different. Friday night at 7:30, he will be giving a lesson to older folks about raising children. Saturday there will be various lessons geared toward young people at 10, 11, 1:30, and 2:30.
I encourage everyone who can join us to do so, and if you can't, check here for a live broadcast or to listen after this weekend.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
MrsDrPoe: A Special McDonalds Treat
I'm not sure if I'm cheating or not for this What's for Dinner Wednesday...or maybe I cheat every other Wednesday...
It's actually easier for Mr. Poe and I to eat out on Wednesday nights. Tonight, we went out to McDonald's to try their Cherry Berry Chiller, a new fruit slushy made from 100% fruit juice and on sale for $1 through Saturday.
The slush is AMAZING, and you should all go and try it before the price goes up (if they're having this promotion in your area)!
It's actually easier for Mr. Poe and I to eat out on Wednesday nights. Tonight, we went out to McDonald's to try their Cherry Berry Chiller, a new fruit slushy made from 100% fruit juice and on sale for $1 through Saturday.
The slush is AMAZING, and you should all go and try it before the price goes up (if they're having this promotion in your area)!
MrsDrPoe: Ms. Coronado
It's time for another edition of Poe's Pals! Today I'd like to introduce to you, Ms. Coronado*:
We've known Ms. Coronado for just over a year now, and our lives are much more full of energy because of that. A high school teacher and JV volleyball coach, she's super peppy and outgoing. Ms. Coronado's fluent in English, Spanish, and French, enjoys fashion and all things girly, and loves the Lord (her dad actually preaches for the Spanish congregation that meets at Embry Hills).
Ms. Coronado is always up for hanging out, even if her busy schedule often forces her to change her plans (like that time she organized dinner at Ihop and then couldn't come *wink*). We love her very much and are so thankful to have her in our lives!
*Photo Credit: Ms. Coronado
We've known Ms. Coronado for just over a year now, and our lives are much more full of energy because of that. A high school teacher and JV volleyball coach, she's super peppy and outgoing. Ms. Coronado's fluent in English, Spanish, and French, enjoys fashion and all things girly, and loves the Lord (her dad actually preaches for the Spanish congregation that meets at Embry Hills).
Ms. Coronado is always up for hanging out, even if her busy schedule often forces her to change her plans (like that time she organized dinner at Ihop and then couldn't come *wink*). We love her very much and are so thankful to have her in our lives!
*Photo Credit: Ms. Coronado
Monday, May 7, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals, 5/6
It's another Money Monday! Here are some of the deals this week:
CVS
Cottonelle Designer Roll Cover ($1.99) - get $1.99 back in ECBs
Mars Chocolate Singes ($0.75) - get back $0.75 back in ECBs
Children's Allegra Allergy ($9.99) - get back $4.99 in ECBs, use $5/1 SS 5/06
Wags
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution ($7.99) - get back $7.99 in RR
CVS
Cottonelle Designer Roll Cover ($1.99) - get $1.99 back in ECBs
Mars Chocolate Singes ($0.75) - get back $0.75 back in ECBs
Children's Allegra Allergy ($9.99) - get back $4.99 in ECBs, use $5/1 SS 5/06
Wags
Complete Multi-Purpose Solution ($7.99) - get back $7.99 in RR
Friday, May 4, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Why I Love Working from Home
There are many reasons, but this Foto Friday I'd like to share one of them with you...my work buddy:
Isn't she just so cute?
Isn't she just so cute?
Thursday, May 3, 2012
MrsDrPoe: A Lovely Tradition
Around this time every year, the graduating senior guys are asked to present a lesson to the congregation before they go off to college. I think this is a fantastic tradition and that the guys this year had some fantastic thoughts. So for this Theology Thursday, I invite you all to open up your Bibles with me and listen to lessons on Psalm 39, 32, 15, and 107 here.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Fruity Grilled Cheese
It's another edition of What's for Dinner Wednesday, and tonight I have another recipe from the kitchen of Mrs. Luke- fruity grilled cheese.
Ingredients: cheese to taste (we used American, but she assures me Cheddar's better), 2 slices of bread, 2 tablespoons blueberry jam, 2 tablespoons softened butter.
Butter each slice of bread on a single side, and place buttered sides together (in order to assemble without getting butter everywhere). Spread the jam on the top non-buttered bread side, then layer the cheese on top.
Remove the bottom piece of bread and place buttered side up on top of the sandwich. Put the sandwich in a small sauce pan over med heat. Cook, flipping once, until cheese is melted and outsides are golden brown (about 8 minutes). Enjoy!
Ingredients: cheese to taste (we used American, but she assures me Cheddar's better), 2 slices of bread, 2 tablespoons blueberry jam, 2 tablespoons softened butter.
Butter each slice of bread on a single side, and place buttered sides together (in order to assemble without getting butter everywhere). Spread the jam on the top non-buttered bread side, then layer the cheese on top.
MrsDrPoe: Unexpected Book Source
Instead of reviewing a specific book this week, I'd like to show you several:
and recommend the Dollar Tree as an unexpected source of fantastic Bible books for children of all ages! At a dollar apiece for Biblically accurate material, it's very hard to beat!
and recommend the Dollar Tree as an unexpected source of fantastic Bible books for children of all ages! At a dollar apiece for Biblically accurate material, it's very hard to beat!
Monday, April 30, 2012
MrsDrPoe: Deals, 4/29
It's another Money Monday here on the blog! There are some fun freebies and deals out there this week!
CVS
Colgate, 6 oz ($2.99) - get $2.49 back in ECBs, use $0.50/1 SS 4/29
AcneFree - buy $20 in products, get $10 back in ECBs
Wags
Dentyne Ice, 60 ct. ($2.49) - get $1 back in RR, use $1/1 SS 3/04
U by Kotex, 18 ct. ($3.99) - get $3 back in RR, use $1/1 SS 3/25
Starbucks Refreshers, 12 oz. ($1.49) - use $1.49/1 Pepsico Insert 4/29
CVS
Colgate, 6 oz ($2.99) - get $2.49 back in ECBs, use $0.50/1 SS 4/29
AcneFree - buy $20 in products, get $10 back in ECBs
Wags
Dentyne Ice, 60 ct. ($2.49) - get $1 back in RR, use $1/1 SS 3/04
U by Kotex, 18 ct. ($3.99) - get $3 back in RR, use $1/1 SS 3/25
Starbucks Refreshers, 12 oz. ($1.49) - use $1.49/1 Pepsico Insert 4/29
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