Not sure which is worse shopping with your husband or your kids.
So here is what I got for 110.00
10 pkg Oreo cookies (I would like to say a year supply but who are we kidding 4 months I hope)
10 pkg Oreo Cakesters (soccer snack, summer snack, slave bribe)
8 pkg Fruit by the foot (ditto)
8 cans Campbells chunky clam chowder (this travels in Danny's suitcase to Marme's so he does not starve there)
50 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese (this is a year supply)
2 boxes of Lucky Charms (insert threats to kids who eat up all the marshmallows)
10 Freschetta Pizzas (the kids favorite frozen pizza)
2 bottles Hidden Vally Ranch (cause Jesse complains about the dressing I got for .50)(not ranch though cause there is NO substitute for HVR)
1 pkg hotdog buns (to go with the pkg of turkey hotdogs I got for .25 at the Commissary)
3 pkg of frosting (I think this brings my collection to a year supply)
12 yogurt (a 2 day supply)
Oh I forgot to add the stuff that I bought because I love my Hubby
1 T-shirt (needed for sports day at work)
1 Nutty Bar pkg
1 Pkg Ding Dongs (I told him he was one, I found these out when I looked at the receipt)
8 6pack 20oz bottles of Mt. Dew (he takes these to work instead of buying them there)
4 pkgs of donuts (he blamed 2 of them on the kids)
1 pkg of gummy worms
Unfortunately the store was out of Capri Sun that I had a coupon for and said to come back with the receipt and coupon for my 10 free boxes of Capri Sun (can you say soccer mom)
I could have done better if I would have done smaller trips and planned better but I am still happy and Devonae is really happy to have her year supply of Mac and Cheese in the pantry.
I could have done better if my Husband had not put 43.00 of the 110.00 in the cart.
Yep his list was 43.00.
So that means I got my stuff for 67.00.
I love my husband very much and think more than worth the 43.00.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Dinner Deceit
Dinner is Tacos
My kid just asked me for more because "it is sooo delicious".
What she does not know is that there are vegetables in those tacos.
A lot of Vegetables.
And a bit of buffalo too.
Several months ago I added about a cup of food processed carrots to my taco meat.
I told Jesse and he was fine with it.
With the green light from the head man and a clean plate to show his money was where his mouth was I took it several steps further on recent taco nights.
So tonight's mix has:
Ground Beef
Ground Bison
Green and red peppers
onion
potatoes
carrots
and black eye peas
It is about 40% vegetables.
I am evil.
And I don't feel guilty.
My kid just asked me for more because "it is sooo delicious".
What she does not know is that there are vegetables in those tacos.
A lot of Vegetables.
And a bit of buffalo too.
Several months ago I added about a cup of food processed carrots to my taco meat.
I told Jesse and he was fine with it.
With the green light from the head man and a clean plate to show his money was where his mouth was I took it several steps further on recent taco nights.
So tonight's mix has:
Ground Beef
Ground Bison
Green and red peppers
onion
potatoes
carrots
and black eye peas
It is about 40% vegetables.
I am evil.
And I don't feel guilty.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
More Morgan Misadventures
The creation of this post was temporarily delayed due to a mad run to the door to try and get the dog to throw up outside... did not make it by 2 feet.
This part of my life began with a promise to my kids that we would get them a pet when they all were potty trained. (I am now questioning the wisdom of this policy)
My life was finally less chaotic so why not get it back to normal. (normal is chaotic)
How did we get here?
Jesse wanted and Sheltie. Renee did not. A brief research will show they are not good dogs for households with kids. (I think we had 4 kids at last count)
Being the Mom that I am I was shooting (not with a gun) for a family breed. Golden Retriever ranks #1 so that is what I aim for.
We found a Golden- Sheltie pup from a wonderful sounding rescue that was perfect. The rescue said we seemed perfect for the pup and that was a well informed analysis based on a questionnaire that is more intrusive than the long census form. We passed.
But so did several others of the 15 applicants.
We lost.
Off to find another.
They had one in West Virginia and one in South Carlina. Yeah right, not gonna work for us.
I keep searching and find one on Craigslist in Columbus.
She the puppy formerly known as Lily came to our house yesterday.
"Lily" pooped in the van on the way home.
Lily ripped out the support to a cup holder in the van on the way home.
Herbie, our van, is not so sure about this dog.
Here is what we ended up with:
An 8 month old puppy that has not been trained.
Has only had a rabies shot.
Not leash trained.
Doesn't appear to know her name.
She is a Golden-Sheltie it appears.
She has already peed on the floor. Add puke to that.
She had her puppy Kong torn to shreds after 2 hours.
She was too big for the kennel that the manager of Petsmart said to get. They exchanged it no problem and even said to bring back the trashed Kong for a refund when Jesse went back to get a larger adult one that we hope holds up.
BUT:
She has the temperament that we wanted.
She is not a barker.
Jesse's says she is a good puppy, just untrained.
The kids love her and she likes them too.
It is gonna take time, and a lot of work but I think we are gonna have lots of GOOD adventures with Vixey.
Name change due to Elli and Lily sounding alike.
Name formation came from Fox due to her red coloring, to Vixen because shes a girl fox, to Vixey the girl fox from The Fox and the Hound.
This part of my life began with a promise to my kids that we would get them a pet when they all were potty trained. (I am now questioning the wisdom of this policy)
My life was finally less chaotic so why not get it back to normal. (normal is chaotic)
How did we get here?
Jesse wanted and Sheltie. Renee did not. A brief research will show they are not good dogs for households with kids. (I think we had 4 kids at last count)
Being the Mom that I am I was shooting (not with a gun) for a family breed. Golden Retriever ranks #1 so that is what I aim for.
We found a Golden- Sheltie pup from a wonderful sounding rescue that was perfect. The rescue said we seemed perfect for the pup and that was a well informed analysis based on a questionnaire that is more intrusive than the long census form. We passed.
But so did several others of the 15 applicants.
We lost.
Off to find another.
They had one in West Virginia and one in South Carlina. Yeah right, not gonna work for us.
I keep searching and find one on Craigslist in Columbus.
She the puppy formerly known as Lily came to our house yesterday.
"Lily" pooped in the van on the way home.
Lily ripped out the support to a cup holder in the van on the way home.
Herbie, our van, is not so sure about this dog.
Here is what we ended up with:
An 8 month old puppy that has not been trained.
Has only had a rabies shot.
Not leash trained.
Doesn't appear to know her name.
She is a Golden-Sheltie it appears.
She has already peed on the floor. Add puke to that.
She had her puppy Kong torn to shreds after 2 hours.
She was too big for the kennel that the manager of Petsmart said to get. They exchanged it no problem and even said to bring back the trashed Kong for a refund when Jesse went back to get a larger adult one that we hope holds up.
BUT:
She has the temperament that we wanted.
She is not a barker.
Jesse's says she is a good puppy, just untrained.
The kids love her and she likes them too.
It is gonna take time, and a lot of work but I think we are gonna have lots of GOOD adventures with Vixey.
Name change due to Elli and Lily sounding alike.
Name formation came from Fox due to her red coloring, to Vixen because shes a girl fox, to Vixey the girl fox from The Fox and the Hound.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Cake or Death
Their is a comedy sketch that Jesse likes called "Cake or Death".
We did a rendition of that here today.
It was go outside or clean.
For some reason they all chose to go outside.
I managed to clean at record pace without 4 kids undoing the things I had done.
I am so glad Spring is here.
We did a rendition of that here today.
It was go outside or clean.
For some reason they all chose to go outside.
I managed to clean at record pace without 4 kids undoing the things I had done.
I am so glad Spring is here.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
God Sent Me a Message
The message was "banyo"
It meant you need to learn Spanish.
We had a new young visitor in our 4 year old Sunday school class.
She seemed shy and quiet while I showed her where to hang up her coat and encouraged her to join us in the circle for our story.
After a few minutes she stood up and said "banyo".
It seemed urgent and neither I or Jesse understood.
She repeated "banyo" with a tone of concern.
So I began my guess with "brother" it starts with B and I saw one with her when she entered the class so I thought maybe she missed him. Wrong. I then remembered that I think brother is Hermano.
Jesse and I knew "banyo" seemed familiar.
Then it came to me "bathroom"
I told Jesse to open the door to the adjacent bathroom so she could see where it was and see if we had figured it out correctly.
"Banyo" is bathroom.
This is going to be an interesting class.
We colored out puppet craft and I showed her how we were putting it together.
A lot of showing and talking that I am sure the did not understand.
I complimented her coloring by saying "mucho bien" I hope I told her it was good.
After a bit one of the preschool coordinators brought us her registration and said that out new learner knew very little english.
Jesse and I chuckled and let her know that we had figured that one out.
Now I just need to figure out how to teach a lesson in Spanish.
Not being blindsided I think I will Begin next week with, "Ola, Mi amo es Senora Renee."
I think that means. "Hi, my name is Mrs. Renee".
It meant you need to learn Spanish.
We had a new young visitor in our 4 year old Sunday school class.
She seemed shy and quiet while I showed her where to hang up her coat and encouraged her to join us in the circle for our story.
After a few minutes she stood up and said "banyo".
It seemed urgent and neither I or Jesse understood.
She repeated "banyo" with a tone of concern.
So I began my guess with "brother" it starts with B and I saw one with her when she entered the class so I thought maybe she missed him. Wrong. I then remembered that I think brother is Hermano.
Jesse and I knew "banyo" seemed familiar.
Then it came to me "bathroom"
I told Jesse to open the door to the adjacent bathroom so she could see where it was and see if we had figured it out correctly.
"Banyo" is bathroom.
This is going to be an interesting class.
We colored out puppet craft and I showed her how we were putting it together.
A lot of showing and talking that I am sure the did not understand.
I complimented her coloring by saying "mucho bien" I hope I told her it was good.
After a bit one of the preschool coordinators brought us her registration and said that out new learner knew very little english.
Jesse and I chuckled and let her know that we had figured that one out.
Now I just need to figure out how to teach a lesson in Spanish.
Not being blindsided I think I will Begin next week with, "Ola, Mi amo es Senora Renee."
I think that means. "Hi, my name is Mrs. Renee".
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Empress's New Table
Once upon a time there lived an Empress.
She had traveled to many lands and lived in many castles while her husband campaigned for the Air Force.
During that time she done her duty very well and provided him with 4 heirs.
But that posed a problem...
Where to feed the residents of the Emperor's household?
The table was too small and was from back before he had conquered many dragons and obtained loot.
"This will not do", says the emperor to the fair lady who had stood by him through many campaigns, provided him with the children to carry on his name (literally), and faithfully served him.
So in honor of their eleventh year of wedded bliss he decreed that a new table be presented to the Empress.
But the day of the anniversary came and a plague was besieging the castle inhabitants so it was not to be.
But fear not, the noble grandparents Morgan enter to care for the imps, I mean prodigy, so there should be no delay in the quest to acquire the Empress's New Table.
The Emperor and Empress traveled long and far for about an hour to the land of Ikea.
Braving fierce downpours and blazing lightning they brought home treasure boxes that would lead to the fulfillment of the noble decree.
They all slept dreaming pleasant dreams knowing that soon the decree would be fulfilled.
The Next Day:
Behold the labor.
See the castle inhabitants toiling to create the Table.
All day they toiled.
When they had finished it was discovered they had looted the wrong table from the land of Ikea. It was too big.
Unfortunately the laws of the land of Ikea state that there shall be no returns of open boxes or built items.
A messenger was reached and a plea to correct the problem was made.
The return message was to return the item to the store and they would inspect it and then....
they could not say.
Really they could not say.
For all they knew they would be making a pointless journey only to have thier hopes and dreams and anniversary gift decapitated.
But the table was disassembled and the wisest members of the court were gathered to put the pieces back into the boxes. This feat was not for the weak minded or those impatient. Fortunately they packaged it neatly.
They packed the caravan and went to plead their case in the land of Ikea to the managerial leader.
The Emperor was convincing.
The work of the wise court was brilliant in their packaging and they were complimented on the excellent condition.
The Managerial leader agreed with the insight that it was better to get a smaller table rather than buy a bigger castle.
They gave us special Ikea money that is only good for trade in Ikea.
No problem.
The table to please the Empress was available for trade here so soon all would be triumphant.
The table they seek is missing from its shop.
The Empress went to the courier in Blue and Yellow and noble said, "Sir, the Bjursta table in not in its bin and the sign on it said to seek you". Well it was something like that.
"the spy system (Internet)said not more that 2 hours ago that you had 5 available
for trade".
He looks and says, "we are out of stock."
She laughs.
The empress laughs.
The poor Ikea man was probably concerned about the crazy female laughing at the bad news.
If he read my blog he would have been more frightened because he would have had confirmation that the Empress was crazy.
He took pity on her and told her that there would be 5 more for trade the next day. (He probably is calling off tomorrow just in case the crazy laughing Empress returns for the third day in a row.
So behold the Empresses New Table.
Yes it is invisible but don't tell her.
She had traveled to many lands and lived in many castles while her husband campaigned for the Air Force.
During that time she done her duty very well and provided him with 4 heirs.
But that posed a problem...
Where to feed the residents of the Emperor's household?
The table was too small and was from back before he had conquered many dragons and obtained loot.
"This will not do", says the emperor to the fair lady who had stood by him through many campaigns, provided him with the children to carry on his name (literally), and faithfully served him.
So in honor of their eleventh year of wedded bliss he decreed that a new table be presented to the Empress.
But the day of the anniversary came and a plague was besieging the castle inhabitants so it was not to be.
But fear not, the noble grandparents Morgan enter to care for the imps, I mean prodigy, so there should be no delay in the quest to acquire the Empress's New Table.
The Emperor and Empress traveled long and far for about an hour to the land of Ikea.
Braving fierce downpours and blazing lightning they brought home treasure boxes that would lead to the fulfillment of the noble decree.
They all slept dreaming pleasant dreams knowing that soon the decree would be fulfilled.
The Next Day:
Behold the labor.
See the castle inhabitants toiling to create the Table.
All day they toiled.
When they had finished it was discovered they had looted the wrong table from the land of Ikea. It was too big.
Unfortunately the laws of the land of Ikea state that there shall be no returns of open boxes or built items.
A messenger was reached and a plea to correct the problem was made.
The return message was to return the item to the store and they would inspect it and then....
they could not say.
Really they could not say.
For all they knew they would be making a pointless journey only to have thier hopes and dreams and anniversary gift decapitated.
But the table was disassembled and the wisest members of the court were gathered to put the pieces back into the boxes. This feat was not for the weak minded or those impatient. Fortunately they packaged it neatly.
They packed the caravan and went to plead their case in the land of Ikea to the managerial leader.
The Emperor was convincing.
The work of the wise court was brilliant in their packaging and they were complimented on the excellent condition.
The Managerial leader agreed with the insight that it was better to get a smaller table rather than buy a bigger castle.
They gave us special Ikea money that is only good for trade in Ikea.
No problem.
The table to please the Empress was available for trade here so soon all would be triumphant.
The table they seek is missing from its shop.
The Empress went to the courier in Blue and Yellow and noble said, "Sir, the Bjursta table in not in its bin and the sign on it said to seek you". Well it was something like that.
"the spy system (Internet)said not more that 2 hours ago that you had 5 available
for trade".
He looks and says, "we are out of stock."
She laughs.
The empress laughs.
The poor Ikea man was probably concerned about the crazy female laughing at the bad news.
If he read my blog he would have been more frightened because he would have had confirmation that the Empress was crazy.
He took pity on her and told her that there would be 5 more for trade the next day. (He probably is calling off tomorrow just in case the crazy laughing Empress returns for the third day in a row.
So behold the Empresses New Table.
Yes it is invisible but don't tell her.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Frugal Art
I am cheap.
I like to think I am creative.
I am a nut who hangs cardboard boxes on her walls.
The one above the window is cardboard also.
Cost: .50 for a sheet of scrapbook paper.
The other supplies were leftovers from other projects.
I like to think I am creative.
I am a nut who hangs cardboard boxes on her walls.
The one above the window is cardboard also.
Cost: .50 for a sheet of scrapbook paper.
The other supplies were leftovers from other projects.
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