Walmart Black Friday

Below is what I am interested in at Walmart for black friday. I will first see what I can get online and then I will go early morning. I will NOT go thursday night.
















Jules











And at toys r us









Still working on my plan!!!

MIA

As a couple of you may have noticed, I have been MIA for the past few days.  The reason mainly centers around a sick family and a full work load.  No time to play or blog.  This makes me sad, but it is what it is and every day is a challenge to maintain balance with the priorities of life.

For example.......Black Friday and Christmas shopping.  Priority right?!?!?!  I am doing my final decision making and will let you in on my shopping plan tomorrow.

Do you have your plan??!!?!

Obssesive shopping!!

Just 2 1/2 weeks away from black friday!!! Everyday there are new deals at different stores.  Some good.....some just a smoke screen!!



First step is to get organized and know what you are looking for:  Gifts? items for yourself?



Next, you want to know a base price, so that you can jump when you see a good deal.  Just because it appears in an ad paper with the word "SALE" next to it does not mean it is the best price!!!



My first place to compare when I see a price at a store is Amazon.  Its quick and easy and gives me an idea of what an average price would be.



For example.....



I found these magnatiles at Tuesday morning for $24.99





A quick amazon search reveals that Tuesday morning has a pretty good price!!




**If you have a good Tuesday morning make sure to shop there........mine has a GREAT toy section!!**





Target will continue to run sales through the holiday season.  If you don't have the cartwheel app, download it NOW!!  Everyday they are running a surprise 50% on a toy item!  I got this doll for just $11!!



Today the 50% deal is this flying tinkerbell



After a quick amazon search, I learned that the reviews are terrible so I will skip that deal.

If you are near a CVS this week, run in and scan your extra care card for a coupon for free paper towels!!

Sweet Corn Chili

I picked up this recipe from the mix match mama blog. After following her instructions, the taste test revealed blandness. Now, i dont know if my taste buds demand extra flavoring or what but i tend to always have to add seasoning to what ever I am cooking.



I will share the original recipe and then include my add ons.  She makes it all in one pot on the stove, however, I simmered it all day in the crockpot.



1) Brown hamburger meat with onions (she also adds jalapenos that I left out for the kids....maybe that is why I was missing flavor?)



2) Combine the meat and the following ingredients into a crockpot:  Can of black beans, can of tomato paste, can of cream of corn, can of rotel, frozen corn, and 2 tablespoons of chili powder.



3) Simmer on low for as long as you would like.



I boiled some frozen corn on the cob and added it to the crockpot.




I also added 2 tablespoons of the following seasoning: Garlic powder, natures own, pepper, and sugar.


It was so so so so so so good!! I served over chips and added salsa and cheese on top!!



Now...do you want to hear something heartbreaking...........



I prepared two containers: one for family leftovers and one for lunch the next day.  Then I left it out ALL.NIGHT.LONG!!!!





Is your heart breaking? Mine is still broken several hours later.



Jules

Tis the Season of Shopping!!

And so it begins.....the season to shop, "deals" popping up everyday, preperation for black friday, my obsession over prices, and so on and so on. Arent you so excited?!?!?

A couple of major things to be aware of: Target will be posting 50% off cartwheel offer on top toys everyday!! Cartwheel offers can be combined with coupons!! For example, in this weeks paper target offers a 25% coupon on any item in the toy department....this can be combined with the 50% cartwheel deal....today it is the mega block wagon which is great gift for a one year old!!

Be aware that any coupons/deals that arise will have quick expiration dates and will go fast at the stores. If it is item on your list, get there early and fast!!

I also encourage you to check out halloween clearance deals!!  Many Targets went to 90% off!! I scored some great "costumes" to use for dress up for Landon!! Walmart had a ton at 50% off including thanksgiving.  I bought a few pumpkins, Halloween plates and cupcake wrappers, and a couple of crafts.

I am also obsessing over Amazon's daily deals........they are so much fun to watch and are offered throughout the day!!!

Where do you find your greatest deals this holiday season??




Jules

Fun Filled Weekend!!

This weekend was AWESOME!!!  It was the perfect amount of out and about time, plus home time and family time.  And of course.......I GAINED AN HOUR OF TIME!! It is like a dream come true that is graciously granted once a year.  The down side is the depression I feel once it is over and knowing that I have to wait an entire year before it happens again.



Friday night Halloween was coooooold.  We had a hayride with friends and had a great time.  Ruddick rode in a following golf cart with Rana and Granddaddy and only made it 1/2 way before falling asleep.  He headed back to the house while the rest of us "partied" for a while.  Superman and Wonder Woman were so so cute!!!










Saturday morning we headed out to Curry Farms for the first time.  It was again so so so cold and I did not dress everyone appropriately.  However, I was very impressed with all they had to offer.  The kids LOVED it!!!to















Saturday afternoon and night we got to spend time with my 3 year old nephew.  He and Landon are total opposites.  John is a rule follower and is very concrete in his thoughts and statements.  Landon pushes limits, aggravates, and see rainbows in unicorns in every day tasks.  Luckily, they did not go overboard with their bickering and were able to have a fun time!!






Sunday (my extra hour day....yippee!) was spent with my sister trying to make final progress at Mamaw;s house.  The estate sale is THIS weekend!! So ready to get this done!!!



**Bonus**Ruddick was in a wonderful mood both Saturday and Sunday night.  This was HUGE



**Double Bonus**  Hallmark Christmas Movies - Enough said!!!!

Blog Confessions and Update on Deals

I have been awful at blogging lately.  I am constantly taking pictures of different things so that I can include it on my blog, but I never blog?!?!  My confession.........I have been sleeping in a bit.  Sometimes not getting up until 6:30 AM WHAT?!?! Crazy late for me!!!  Therefore, my blogging time has suffered.



My new plan:  I am going to try and stick to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday blog plan.  Trying to blog every day is an unreal expectation right now.  It just doesnt work out.  Hopefully setting this goal will help with some consistency on when you get to read my ground breaking thoughts. :)



This week at Walgreens I scored some crazy awesome deals!!



A box of Capri Sun - Buy 2 for $4 receive 2,000 points which equals $2 - Therefore $1 each!!! Perfect since I signed up for Juice boxes for RL's Halloween party at school!!



Colgate Toothpaste - $3.50 receive $3 Register Rewards and use .50 coupon from last weeks paper = FREE



***Everyone check this one out!!**



In the Walgreen's ad (you can pick it up in the store) - there is a $5 off coupon for Halloween costumes.  Some costumes are $5.99 so you can get them for 99 cents.  But WAIT....some of the $5.99 costumes are on clearance for $3.19 which means you get them for FREE!! What! What!  Limit 3.



This is super easy and you don't have to walk in with anything (other have a Walgreens card) and score this deal.  Make sure to check out your local Walgreens to see what you can find.  Varies by store!




Not pictured: angel costume and toothpaste.

Total spent in the picture above plus toothpaste and angel costume: $2!!!