Christmas

Here are a few pics of the kids on xmas eve and xmas day. The last one is of Sidra in her new chair from Grandma.

Christmas Eve

Anyone that knows me knows I love watching cake making shows. I found this awesome Christmas Eve cake so I thought I would share it with you. Merry Christmas Eve!

Santa Photo

I ventured to the mall with the kids yesterday. Thought I would share a picture of them with Santa (oh, with me too - excuse the glasses - I didn't expect that I would be getting my pic taken). If you see the looks on the kids faces you'll know why Mommy was in the picture. (not sure why the pic is so far to the right)

Polar Express

So, yesterday was the big event that we had been waiting for - we were going to the North Pole by way of the Polar Express. Sidra has been anticipating it for weeks. We had to drive 2 hours north to get on the train. It was by far the coldest day of the year and there was snow on the ground up there in Lincoln, NH. We hit a McDonalds while we waited since it was across the street and I swear the McDonalds gave you the feel that you were in Colorado. They even had dual fireplaces in the place. We finally got on the train waiting in line for a little bit. The train was decorated for Christmas with garland and wall decorations including xmas music. All of the children were dressed in their pajamas. We were greeted by the conductor and then soon after we were moving. Sidra was in awe the train and the idea of going to the North Pole to see Santa. Then it happened, they brought the best hot chocolate I have ever tried in my life - a little hot but oh so good. Even brought a piece of chocolate around to munch on while we rode the train. After a 20 min train ride we made it to the North Pole were we were greeted by Santa's elves with lanterns in their hands to lead us to the town (well, actually a theatre that was decorated to look like the town). We listened to the story of the little boy that didn't believe in Santa that took the Polar Express train and the adventures he endured. In the end he met Santa and believed in him. They had Santa appear and greet all of the kids. Sidra was not having any of him but Jefferson wasn't shy. Then when the story was overwith we started back to the train. The kids were beat and we took it back home but not after getting a little souvenir - "A Bell". (well back to where the train started) Home was 2 hours away.

Here are some pics of us on the train and one of Sidra in her pjs before we left the house.

Sidra's First Xmas Tree

Sidra and I picked out a tree the other night at Target for her bedroom. The choices were white, blue and green. She chose white, just like her Grandmother would have chosen. Then we bought some shatterproof ornaments for her tree and ours. Here are pics of the tree before and after along with some ones of her that I wanted to include since she's so cute. Thanks for looking.

Target Week of Nov 30th

Get a $5 Target Gift Card WYB 2 Venus/Fusion razors (priced @ 7.99) - use $4 Fusion coupon from this week's inserts or $4 Venus ones from mailing. See breakdown below:

$15.98 for the cost of 2 razors
$-4.00 Fusion Coupon
$-4.00 Venus Coupon
$ 7.98 Total but get back a $5 Target gift card so essentially you are paying $2.98 for 2 razors - great stocking stuffers! Same teh $5 gift card toward another item that you want to buy or hold onto it for another deal that gives back gift cards.


Glade Wisp flameless candle - $5.99 - there were $5 peelies on all of the ones at my store

CVS Deals Week of Nov 30th

Complete Multi-Purpose Solution (12 oz): $8.99
Use $1/1 coupon from 10/26 RP insert
Receive $8.99 ECBs (limit 2)
Final Price = FREE plus $1 overage

Extreme Energy (2-pk): $4.99
Receive $4.99 ECBs (limit 1)
Final Price = FREE

Febreeze Air Effects
You must buy 4
SALE: 2.50
MQ: $1.00
ECBs: Receive $5 ECB for $10 bought

Zantac 75
TOTAL: 0.49 after coupons
SALE: 8.99
MQ: $1.50 9/8 SS
MIR: $5.00 11/9 SS
ECBs: $2.00
MATH: $8.99-1.5-2-5= 0.49

Wags Deals Week of Nov 30th

Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste: $2.99
Use $1/1 coupon when you sign up at Colgate.com (coupon emailed to you)
Receive $2 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE

Reach Ultra Clean Dental Floss or Toothbrushes: buy 2 for $6
Use B1G1 toothbrush coupon from 10/12 RP insert
Receive $6 Register Rewards
Final Price = FREE plus $3 overage for 2 toothbrushes

Glade Wisp Flameless Candle
TOTAL: 99 cents
SALE: $3.99
MQ: $3.00/1 starter kit 11/2 SS
MATH: $3.99 - $3.00 = 99cents

Carmex Lip Care, GDA (Alngiaz)
Total: .98/2
Sale: .99 each
MQ: 11/9 A Season Full Of Savings! $1/2
Ad Q: In-Ad Page 42
Math: .99 x 2 = $1.98 - $1/2q = .98 for 2

All Free & Clear 2x Detergent, GDA (holamelitta)
TOTAL: $.79
SALE: $1.79 (with 7-day q)
MQ: $1/1 IP (in database
AD Q: Page 12
MATH:$1.79 - $1 = $.79

Wrigley's Gum,FREE( hla729 )
TOTAL:Free/.01 overage
SALE: .59
MQ: bogo (ss 10-5-08)
AD Q: Page 2
MATH: 1.19x2=2.38 -1.19(bogo Q)= 1.19 -1.20(ad Q)=-.01

Rite Aid Deals - Week of Nov 30th

6 Outlet Surge Pro Power Strip: $5.00
Receive $5.00 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = FREE

Gillette Fusion: $9.00
Use $4/1 coupon from 11/30 PG insert
Receive $5 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = FREE

Philips Ear Buds: $4.99
Receive $4.99 Single Check Rebate
Final Price = FREE