So, in keeping with my traditions since I had a family of my own, Thanksgiving is a fun time around here. We have so much to be thankful for! As usual, we are listening to Christmas music (and have been for months, haha) and have the house all lit up. I'm nearly done with my Christmas shopping.
I got a couple things from Kohls this weekend for Josh, and got a couple cds for Hannah. Did you know Family Christian Stores is having some Mega Sales this week. Several cds are already on sale now for just $5-including Newsboys, Jamie Grace, and Toby Mac, and more will go on sale exclusively this weekend. I got a catalog in the mail a couple weeks ago, and they are going to have some great dvd deals too- lots for just $3. So if you need Christian or inspirational gifts, look no further!
Also, you know I had to hit up CVS yesterday. If you coupon, you know why! If not, you probably missed the bulk of the good deals. On Thanksgiving day last year, they had some spectacular deals, and this year there were no shortage, but they started on Sunday instead. I knew it was coming, so I printed all my coupons ahead of time in preparation. There were several money maker deals where they actually paid me to buy the items, but even without those, you could have gotten over $100 worth items completely free as advertised in their ad. There were several couponing blogs that laid it all out, some with you only spending $6 out of pocket, and getting $100+ worth of items! I know I got matchbox cars, toilet paper, paper towels, playdough, carmex lip balm, a 1.25 liter of sprite, starbucks drinks, glade and airwick warmers, and deodorant, olives, and alot more all free. Oh, and a universal remote! I didn't get all that they advertised though 1) because they were out of somethings or didn't have them and 2) because I just don't buy crap I don't need or don't know someone who can use. There was certainly something for everyone though! I wish I had taken a picture, but oh well!
Anyways, I also got a ton of stocking stuffers for cheap at Rite Aid, and I have about $20 to RA and to CVS to roll over later in the week each, for Thursday or whenever. Last week Rite Aid had large Spongebob candy canes (or Scooby doo) and Santa skittles 2/$1. I picked up one of each for all 3 kiddos, and the playdough at cvs for free after ECB this week makes for another good stocking stuffer.
I told the kids this morning that we could have the week off of school if they would all be on their best behavior and help out around the house. We're just going to get some baking done, and do crafting and art projects all week. All the school they have to keep up with is their reading every day.
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