We made it to the Cincy Walks for Kids Saturday morning. We finished the walk and got our medals. Stella was very excited.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
From Cost Conscious to Cost Convenient
Many of you know how frugal I am. I only buy something on sale. I rejoice when I save $15-$20 on a grocery bill by using coupons. I shop the Mommy Exchange sales for toys and clothes for the girls. I love Craigslist. The Target $1 bin is heaven to me. I can't stand to part with money without really justifying it first.
HOWEVER, I am also known to really appreciate higher quality items and convenience items (after 10 years together, Andy has rubbed off on me a bit). I must also admit that now that I have kids, I cave more often. Convenience overrides cost. Our recent vacation to Florida was a great example:
Airport Parking Garage – I remember the days when we parked offsite, took the shuttle, and had a $1 off/day coupon…go us! Last month we spent the high dollars to park at the terminal under covered parking and even paid the $3 for the luggage cart. I cringed the entire time.
Baby Items – Yep, I stocked up on things that make travel easier, but come with a cost. I packed disposable bibs. Who wants to be in an airport or out at a restaurant toting around a bib with crap all over it…not me. I also stocked up on a few of the Gerber DHA fruit and cereal mixes (Apple Vanilla something is Charlotte's favorite). Not because I wanted the DHA one that costs way more…but because it's thicker than most and great for feeding on the go. Diapers and wipes – purchased upon arrival. Again, cringed at the price, but couldn't justify packing them. (However, I did pack coupons!!)
Groceries – We got back home around dinner time when our trip had ended. We decided to pick up food on the way home. I really did not feel like stopping at the grocery, but we really needed milk for the next morning. So, I ordered 4 milks at the drive-thru window (along with our other drinks). The worker laughed when I told her she was saving me a trip to the store. Although it cost me the price of 2 gallons of milk…I was glad to head straight home!
They say people never change. On the other hand, sometimes we do flex a little based upon our situation. Like I mentioned previously in my "In-Betweeners" post, I work to pay for these conveniences. However, now I’m off to cut coupons…
What are the conveniences you splurge for?
HOWEVER, I am also known to really appreciate higher quality items and convenience items (after 10 years together, Andy has rubbed off on me a bit). I must also admit that now that I have kids, I cave more often. Convenience overrides cost. Our recent vacation to Florida was a great example:
Airport Parking Garage – I remember the days when we parked offsite, took the shuttle, and had a $1 off/day coupon…go us! Last month we spent the high dollars to park at the terminal under covered parking and even paid the $3 for the luggage cart. I cringed the entire time.
Baby Items – Yep, I stocked up on things that make travel easier, but come with a cost. I packed disposable bibs. Who wants to be in an airport or out at a restaurant toting around a bib with crap all over it…not me. I also stocked up on a few of the Gerber DHA fruit and cereal mixes (Apple Vanilla something is Charlotte's favorite). Not because I wanted the DHA one that costs way more…but because it's thicker than most and great for feeding on the go. Diapers and wipes – purchased upon arrival. Again, cringed at the price, but couldn't justify packing them. (However, I did pack coupons!!)
Groceries – We got back home around dinner time when our trip had ended. We decided to pick up food on the way home. I really did not feel like stopping at the grocery, but we really needed milk for the next morning. So, I ordered 4 milks at the drive-thru window (along with our other drinks). The worker laughed when I told her she was saving me a trip to the store. Although it cost me the price of 2 gallons of milk…I was glad to head straight home!
They say people never change. On the other hand, sometimes we do flex a little based upon our situation. Like I mentioned previously in my "In-Betweeners" post, I work to pay for these conveniences. However, now I’m off to cut coupons…
What are the conveniences you splurge for?
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Bouncin' Bravely
Sunday was Andy's work picnic. We went for a little bit in the afternoon. Stella started off shy and not in the mood to do anything but swing. She refused to try the bounce house...until we were ready to leave. She finally asked to go in it. We pushed her in, but she started crying. I tried to get her back out, but she cried even more. I finally realized she was upset because she couldn't get herself up the steps to the slide. We got another kid to show her how to navigate it and she was thrilled. Needless to say, we stuck around another 20 minutes or so in order for her to bounce, climb, slide, repeat.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Busted
Charlotte and I went for a walk yesterday morning. It was very chilly so she was bundled up all toasty warm. Stella was still asleep when we left. However, when we got home, we found Stella and daddy snuggled on the couch watching cartoons...busted!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Charlotte's Bib
Here's a quick video of our bib-eater. It's so much more difficult to feed her than it was with Stella. But she's just so cute!!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sweet Stella
Two pictures of Stella from yesterday. She wanted her picture taken in the morning. She was so cute (isn't she always?). Then we went on a walk last night. It was cool out, so she bundled up in her blanket.
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