Nanny to Mommy

Funny, scrolling Pinterest, I see all these pregnancy announcement pictures, baby bump through the months, or sex reveal pictures. And other creative ways to announce different things of your pregnancy. I kind of feel like the joy of my pregnancy was robbed from me. Some things were unavoidable and out of anyone's control, some things could have been handled differently. My grandmother passed away, I got into a car accident, my father passed away, my identity was stolen, and my step-mother brought on all this stress over the life insurance money. I didn't have time to think of cute ways to remember my pregnancy, stress was all I had time to think about. I did create this blog. And I am so glad I did. It is the only thing I have to remember that special time. You are only pregnant with your first child once. You are only pregnant for your first time once. I feel like I was robbed.

So my advice? Enjoy it. I know first hand that life completely gets in the way. And it sucks. But try your best to take those pictures, write down those memories, even if they are embarrassing.

 Don't take it for granted. Not everyone is as lucky as you. I feel so blessed that I was able to conceive so quickly. I feel truly blessed that we were able to conceive at all. Although women in my family tend to be very fertile, I had my doubts.

I feel like I am rambling and being very serious for 12 a.m. And maybe that is just the mood I am in today and based on the weird day I had.

Feel free to share your ways that you enjoyed your pregnancy. I promise not to get too jealous. ;)

Today, we had to go get my dog from my mom who watched him while we were in Florida (Thanks, Mom!) And then on the way home my hubby dropped me and Sweet Pea off at our local Publix and then he went home to drop the dog off THEN came back and picked us up. A LOT of running around but now everything is back to normal and we won't have to do that kind of driving for a while. 

Anyways, Publix is having some GREAT deals. Some ended today and some are just GREAT after coupons but alas most end Wednesday. So hurry and snag these deals for yourself if you are interested!

***Please Note: My Publix does HALF price BOGOs, they accept Target, Kroger, and Ingles coupons as their competitors, and they also double coupons. Per Publix's coupon policy, if you have a BOGO manu coupon, you are allowed to use a money off coupon on the one you have to buy unless otherwise stated.

I have set up direct links to the coupons when I could. I also use Facebook coupons and suggest getting one and just using it to print coupons if you don't want to be on Facebook. Please also be aware that you can print Coupons.com and Coupon Network coupons directly from my blog now! :)

Tyson Fun Nuggets on sale @ $4.99

- $1/1 Target IP 

= $3.99

Hormel Sliced Pepperoni @ $1.99

- $1/1 Italian Tonight Publix Coupon IP 

- $0.55/1 Manu IP 

= $0.44

8 Betty Crocker Packaged Potatoes @ $1.55

- 8 $1/1 Stopping In, Stock Up Flyer (exp 9/30)

- 4 $0.50/2 Betty Crocker Boxed Potatoes from 9/9 SS

= $0.40 or $0.05 each!

4 Farm Rich Appetizers (Review and Giveaway Coming Soon! :]) @ BOGO $5.99

- 2 $3/2 Farm Rich Product IP (you can print 2 per zip code!: 90210, 63115, 85254, 14760 - I personally printed 3 but decided against using all the ink)

= $5.98 or $1.50 each

2 Gerber Graduates Melts @ 2/$5

- 2 $1/1 Gerber Yogurt Melts Snack IPs (this one has reset and I was able to print two from my one comp this time!)

= $3 or $1.50 each

6 Campbell's Chunky Soups @ BOGO $2.49

- 2 $0.50/3 IPs (there is also a $0.50/2 IP here so if your store doubles, it's a better deal!)

- 2 $2/3 Best Meals Happen At Home Email 

= $1.47 or $0.25 each

Publix Sharp Singles @ 2/$5

= $2.50

3 Pillsbury Grands Jr. Biscuit @ $1.49 (I got the wrong ones, the ones on sale are the regular Grands and they would be $0.25 each after coupons.)

- $2/3 Pillsbury Refrigerated Dough items

- $0.40/2 Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands IP

= $1.67 or $0.56 each

4 Ben & Jerry's ice cream @ $1.15 (reg price)

- 2 $2/2 Ben & Jerry's or Starbucks items (no size restrictions), Best Meals Happen at Home email

= $0.60 or $0.15 each

4 Danimals Drinkable Yogurts @ BOGO $2.69 (My coupons were for the Crunchers but they were out so they let me substitute, remember to always ask for a raincheck! :])

- 4 $0.75/1 IPs

= $2.38 or $0.60 each

2 I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spreads BOGO @ $2.45

- $1/1 Promise, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Brummel & Brown or Country Crock Spread (45 oz.)  Best Meals Happen at Home email (My Publix read this as the two pack is in ONE container, make sure to ask at your store)

- 2 $1/2 IPs on any tub, stick, or spray

= $0.55 MONEY MAKER!

3 Bailey's Coffee Creamer @ $2.19 (reg price)

- 2 $1.50 Facebook IP

- BOGO Facebook IP

- 3 $1/1 Bailey's Coffee Creamer from Yellow Advantage Flyer

= $1.62 MONEY MAKER!

2 Pace Picante Salsa @ BOGO $2.79

- 2 $0.40/2 from 8/26 SS

= $1.99

Mount Olive Pickles @ BOGO $2.39

- $1/1 8/26 SS (regional coupon)

= $0.20

Publix Whole Milk

= $3.39 (Not a good price)

2 Nature's Own Butterbread @ BOGO $2.95

= $2.95

2 Publix Italian Salad Blends @ 2/$4

= $4

Minus $5 off $40 Publix Coupon mailed

Total Spent after tax and coupon savings = $33.99

Total Savings = $97.10

Percentage Saved = 74% Savings!

So how did you do? At the bottom of this post is a place for you to show your own brag worthy purchases! If you don’t have a blog or vlog, feel free to leave a comment on this post letting me know how you did shopping this week! Also don't forget to enter my giveaways. :)

Okay so I know I need to be getting my list together for tomorrow. And I have been doing that and in my search to find the best deals, I have found some GREAT deals for you! I have provided direct links to all these coupons so just click and print!

Great For Christmas (closer than you think!):

$5 Spider Man Stunt City Play Set

$3 of Play-Doh playsets

$5 off Bouncy My-Happy-to-see-me Pup

$5 off Sesame Street playset!!!!

$5 off My Baby Alive Doll

$5 off FURREAL FRIENDS toy

$5 off My Little Pony Princess

$2 off Playskool Heroes toy

$5 off Koosh Solar Recon ball Launcher

$3 off Iron Man Tri-Power Repulsor

$3 off Spider Man Hero FX Mask

Just Plain GREAT Deals:

$6/2 Schick Razors - use at Wal-Mart to score some for CHEAP!

BOGO Schick Hydro Silk Refill

Okay that's just a few. I will post all the deals that go with them tomorrow. So print now so you have them ready to go! I have to go to bed, but I wanted you all to be prepared. :)

So this vacation has been interesting to say the least. I am looking at all the awesome couponing deals I am missing and wishing I had brought my coupons but honestly that is just because I just now turned on a computer. I really have been enjoying myself even though we have had some bumps along the way.

We left at 6 am Saturday morning. We said we were going to leave at 5 but with two kids (one a 21 month old who doesn't wake up until 7:30) things are never going to go as planned. We stopped at Cracker Barrel before we really got on the road. Sweet Pea took two hour long naps. And was really good. She drank a lot of fluids and had an accident through her diaper when we reached Panama City, it wasn't time to check in yet so I had to change her at the Wendy's across the street, where we also had lunch. They didn't have a changing table in the restroom and the car was packed so we had to hide in a booth so I could change her. We did head to the beach as soon as we checked in but Sweet Pea was having none of it.
Saturday night we ate pizza in the room, we had to head back out to Publix (where I had a bad experience with the cashier), and then headed back to the condo where we promptly crashed of sheer exhaustion.

 Sunday we spent almost the entire day at the beach. Sweet Pea didn't like walking in the sand but we had to make her because everyone's hands were full carrying stuff. Once she got to our spot she loved to play in the sand. She would even dump it on to her legs. She took a 3 hour nap in her pack-n-play and had no trouble going to sleep. That night we went to Sharky's to eat. Panama City is an hour difference from our time. So although Sweet Pea wakes up between 7 - 7:30 at home, she woke up between 6 - 6:30 almost everyday so far. So dinner was eventful because I didn't take into consideration that it was almost 7pm our time by the time she was having dinner. She wouldn't eat any snacks I brought and only wanted to be held. Once the food came she was happier but of course I didn't realize the issue until Tuesday. :/ Hubby and I wanted to share a seafood platter but didn't realize everything was fried, and they were using old grease, so after looking forward to seafood, I was VERY disappointed.

 

After that we headed to Pier Park to ride some rides. Sweet Pea rode the merry-go-round and Ferris wheel. I almost had a heart attack but Daddy said she loved it.

 

Monday we had to go to Wal-mart because we were already almost out of bread and milk! But considering there are 8 people staying in our condo and everyone is eating cereal for breakfast and having sandwiches for lunch, it makes sense. Sweet Pea did even better about going to the beach and didn't cry walking on it. She still insisted on holding both hands but this was a vast improvement. She even made a friend.

Monday night we went to Spinnaker's. All I have to say about that night was "wow". There was a patio that had stairs down to the beach and since she was pitching a fit, we took her out to walk in the sand. But since I hadn't figured out the hour difference thing, she wouldn't put her shoes back on but wanted to walk around but I was afraid she would get splinters. She pitched the BIGGEST fit. And I had to walk with her to the other room and I cried. And that made her stop because she felt bad. But then our food came and she was in a lot better mood. But it shouldn't have come to that. It makes me mad because didn't I just say stick to your child's schedule?

After that I needed a drink. So once Sweet Pea went to sleep, we left her with the in-laws and headed to Mrs. Newby's (a short walk from our condo) and had their famous Hunch Punch. Very yummy and lots of fun was had by all.

Tuesday we went shopping at a consignment shop and then went to Pier Park to the Carter's because I had a 20% off $40 coupon I had been itching to use because last year they had such great deals. They had great deals this year. Nana bought Sweet Pea a ton of cute clothes and we are very grateful. Too bad we didn't go today because Grandparent's get an extra 10% off! We also visited Starbucks.

By this time, it was lunch and nap time. I was exhausted and decided to take a nap with Sweet Pea. Then when we woke up, we headed to the beach where of course she had a blast and even buried Daddy in the sand.

That night for dinner we went to Schooner's and I decided that we should order food for Little Bit as soon as we sat down. And I am so glad we did. She did awesome. If it wasn't for them firing the cannon at sunset then she would have been perfect. But she still did amazing. And I am so glad we figured out a way for us to be able to have a peaceful meal because I was thinking we were going to have a dinner of sandwiches in the room every night.

This morning we went to the beach. There was a bit of overcast which made pictures beautiful (don't worry we still put on sunscreen). Everyone is now taking a nap or having quiet time while I update except for my MIL and SIL because my SIL had to head back home for work.


Whew, that was a long post. Maybe I should try and do daily ones from now on. Anyways, I am having fun. I have been checking in here and there but I've honestly been trying to stay unconnected as much as possible. I needed a break, although I have been cleaning up after everyone. :/ But I think that's more my OCD. HA!