Couponsense rules!

Hey just a quick update on couponsense. O.k. when I first started, I know you were all thinking I was crazy- the first couple months I spent over what I would have normally spent on groceries--in return getting 2 to 3 times what I normally would have got.
Well, finally I am at the point where I only get what I need & I try to only get the FREE stuff. The month of May- my total groceries/toiletries/makeup-etc out of pocket was $258.00--for $1062.00 worth of product-- yeah!!
The best part of all this-- helping families that are not able to spend money on things like deodorant/razors/lotions/shampoos--etc. I love putting together little gift boxes of these luxuries.
Call Vonda 480-497-1214 if you haven't already, she will help you get started saving!

Moving again?

Here is a picture of our new back yard. It is actually done now & it has been fun watching the kids swim & play. The pool has helped us with our sorrow of having to leave our other home & neighborhood. Everyone has adjusted real well, even the little nixon boy-

Oh how I will miss this street!! You can't even imagine how hard the past few months have been trying to figure out a way to stay. The friendships we have made will never be forgotten! These families are amazing. We love them & will miss them, but realize that we are only a couple miles away. We love you Calle De Flores neighbors!!!

Time Flys...

Seriously- where did the past 17 years go????? My baby boy has graduated. Awwww.

Class of 2009.

There he is, Valentin Martinez Galvan III, getting his diploma (well the diploma wasn't actually in the case--they had to go back to school the following Tuesday to get it--of course making sure that the Seniors didn't pull any pranks & turned in all their books & paid all their fees) The guy who read Val's name- you guessed it, pronounced it WRONG!

Jared, Jeff, Tony, Matt, Josh, Val & David. What a good looking group of young men! These are Val's best friends- what a great group of boys. I am so proud of these boys- Jared & Jeff both graduated with honors- getting scholarships to U of A. Tony is going to a University in Iowa & Matt is going to New Mexico State, both on baseball scholarships. Josh & David are going to local community colleges to play baseball as well. These boys have been a huge part of Val's life the past 4 years & I want them all to know how much I appreciate their friendships & examples to Val.

Proud parents- bouncing little boy. Weighing in at 150#, 6', all 10 toes & 10 fingers. hahaha. I remember when Val was born- where has the last 17 years gone?

Graduation, wow what a huge milestone is someone's life. I remember my graduation like it was yesterday- I am getting old- my boy graduated. Here he is with Kimberly outside of Wells Fargo Arena on May 30th. What a good kid he is! He graduated with the Az. Scholar award & we are so proud of him!

Shop Chic Boutique

Hey friends, I am participating in another boutique next weekend. There are going to be lots of fun items for Mother's Day & the best part is, part of the proceeds go to help Breast Cancer Research. I love being a part of boutiques that have a purpose. So, come & get your Mother's Day shopping done early & don't forget your friends or family that are "expecting soon" they need something fun too. There will be fun baby items too. Directions:

Called up to the SHOW!

The Bears got to play at Chase Field last week- they were home team-- yeah! It was pretty cool seeing your son out on a professional baseball field. They played Desert Vista- which is one of the best teams in the state & beat them. It was awesome--
The whole family dressed up in our Basha gear- it was a great experience. Val's good friend Matt Potter pitched & he was awesome! Everybody did a great job!
In the picture above are just the senior boys: from Left to Right: Trevor Plautz, Val, Jared McGlaughlin, Tony Asta, Matt Potter, Josh Melendez & Jeff Ulhorn.

There's my boy #15!!!!

Kimberly- Kenz & C.J.

Kimberly & Val outside Chase Field after the Bears defeated Desert Vista Thunder.

Prom 2009

This is a cute picture of my boy & his girlfriend Kimberly James. They looked awesome together. I must say he is a very handsome boy!!! Isn't her dress beautiful?

I didn't get a great group shot, but here it is.

Here are just the senior boys. Val has played baseball with most of these boys since 8th grade. He has developed great friendships with them & I know he will miss them when they go away to college. Pictured: Right to Left-- Tony Asta (or tonycamaro- Kenz's nickname for him-cuz he drives a camaro) Matt Potter, Val, Josh Melendez, Jeff Ulhorn, Jared McGlaughlin- loved his tux he looked classy, David Mizack- last on left ? don't know him.

O.k. this craks me up, these boys were totally in the mood for modeling poses. Josh Melendez was hilarious. He is next to Val (4th one in from right)

Not Obsessed? SICK?

O.k. Vonda wanted me to post my deals I received at Walgreens this week. So here they are-- now the price I am posting as my final price paid is after either register rewards & coupons or rebate & coupons. If you want to learn more on how you can do this-- call Vonda 480-497-1214.

$ paid $normal or sale price $total

6- softsoap body wash's FREE 3.99 x 6 $23.94

4- large btl Listerene Mouthwash .75 ea 6.59 x 4 26.36

3- chapsticks FREE 1.99 x 3 5.97

2- mento's gum .50 ea 1.49 x 2 2.98

2- edge (men's) shaving gel FREE 2.99 x 2 5.98

2- skinmate (women's) "" FREE 2.99 x 2 5.98

3- glade carpet powder .99 ea 2.99 x 3 8.97

2- physician's formula

lipgloss & eyeshadow 1.99 ea 7.99 x 2 15.98

1- Freestyle Diabetes machine FREE 69.99 x 1 69.99

okay- my brain hurts from all the math, but here you go. $10.95 (out of pocket) for $166.15 worth of product---product my family will use-- or someone who needs it will. :)

I used the carpet powder yesterday in C.J's room (nixon boy likes to go potty in there :(-- it smells nice now).

Oh & a little side note, I have slowed down- on the spending. My march spending was down to about $600.00 but I still got over $2000 worth of stuff. Crazy. My goal is to only spend about 250-300.00 a month from here on out. There are some deals that are too great too pass up, but I will try.