Happy 1/2 Birthday Dylan!
Happy 1/2 Birthday Dylan!
Today is Dylan’s half birthday, and he has changed so much in the last six months. Dylan is our busy child, and our tough but sweet child. He is always there to give a big hug, and loves to run around the house chasing his big brother.
Dylan can speak just a bit, but even without any words he can get his point across. He has so many new skills, a few favorites are walking backwards, and climbing on everything. He loves to build with blocks, and then destroy his creations. He also loves to “go go go” and wants to wear his favorite shoes all the time.
Happy half birthday to our darling Dylan! We can’t wait to see what the next six months brings.
Filed under Nico | Comments (8)Thade’s First Book Order
Thade’s first Scholastic book order has arrived, and he is thrilled! Me too, we now have plenty of new books to read to the boys at bedtime. He carried his new books everywhere yesterday. I loaned him a tote to make the job a little easier. This morning he woke up early, dug through his big wicker basket of books, and picked out all of his favorite new books. He then packed his tote full of books, and brought them downstairs for the day. He has been looking through them all morning.
I remember looking forward to Scholastic book orders when I was a child in grade school. I loved to read, and still do, when I get the chance. I had a few favorite reading spots in our backyard. I would climb one of my favorite Apple Trees, along with my tote filled with books, and read all afternoon. I’m so glad to see that Thade has a great love of books too. Even Dylan likes to sit and flip through picture books on the couch. I hope that both of my boys enjoy a lifetime filled with reading.
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Giving Price Matching a Try
I really should have titled this post: Price Matching… Shopping with more Drama…
I have been thinking about trying this savings tactic for quite awhile. I have been wondering if I would see decent savings on my grocery budget by Price Matching? I decided that I would gather up my loss leaders, along with my weekly grocery list, and go shopping at Wal-Mart.
First off the main question, will our local store price match? I decided I would ask my favorite Greeter, and he was pretty sure that they would, but he pulled over a Manager to answer all of my questions. So I asked, and the Manager said that “yes they would Price Match, but it had to be the EXACT same product, no exceptions.” Cool, time to shop.
The kiddos and I made our way through the store, and I paid close attention to all of the prices. I wanted to double check and make sure that I would be saving more with the competitors loss leaders, and not just the retail price.
Once the cart was full and the list completed, we made our way to check-out, which was packed as always. I decided to take advantage of the wait, and organize my purchases. I placed my non-price match items first, and then I warned the cashier that I had a few items that needed price matching, and here comes the drama.
Cashier: Huge sigh, along with an eye roll… “You know I’ve been on vacation all Summer and I haven’t done a Price Match in MONTHS…”
Nico: With a nice smile. “I just have a few items, and I’ve separated them, and circled the ads”
Cashier: Angrily flips on the light, and with another big sigh “Fine, I’ll call someone over here to show me how to PRICE MATCH, even though no one ever does this.” Now really not too happy with Nico.
Nico: “I really appreciate all of your help.” Even bigger cheesier smile
So after the Manager explained the price matching routine, and all of the items were scanned, I was pretty happy with the savings, even though they came with a lot of attitude.
I thought I would share my list that I was shopping for and my savings too:
Dr Pepper 12 pack: store price $4.28, Price Match $ 2.75
Dr Pepper 12 pack: store price $4.28, Price Match $2.75
Dr Pepper 12 pack: store price $4.28, Price Match $2.75
Cherry Coke 12 pack: store price $4.28, Price Match $2.75
Frozen Broccoli: store price $1.74, Price Match $.99
Frozen Apple Juice: store price $1.74, Price Match $.99
Frozen Apple Juice: store price $1.74, Price Match $.99
French Onion Dip: store price $1.64. Price Match $1.19
Kraft Cheese (block): store price $3.00, Price Match $2.50
Total of all items: Store price $26.98, Price Match Prices $17.66
Savings of $9.32!
I did save a bit by Price Matching, and on my next shopping trip I brought along my loss leaders one more time to save a little bit. I was planning on matching 3 items, but when I got to the store they were already marked down to the competitors lower prices. Hmmm, maybe word got around that the secret of price matching has been made public… I think I’ll keep Price Matching when the savings are right. Every little bit helps with the grocery budget.
Do you Price Match too? Have you been happy with your savings, or do you find that it isn’t worth the extra drama?
Filed under Locals, Nico | Comments (15)Blissful Handwashed Dishes
On a recent shopping trip I needed to pick up dish washing liquid, fun shopping trip, I know. I gravitated towards my usual favorite Ajax Pink Grapefruit when I spotted something new… Palmolive Pure+Clear dish liquid. The price was right, it had a light fresh scent, no dyes, and with my super sensitive skin, I couldn’t resist.
I chose the Spring Fresh scent, and it smells so good. The light scent reminds me of the Apple Trees that I climbed as a little girl. The dye free dish liquid is also very easy on my hands and with all of the hand washing that I do, I really appreciate that.
If you give it a try, let me know what you think.
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