Nanny to Mommy

Okay and here is an update on the rest of our trip. I know I said I was going to post daily ones but I was exhausted at the end of each day. So I took a vacation from my blog. Ha!

Wednesday night we went to Wild Wings and then shopping around Pier Park. The guys took the little ones to ride the rides and Sweet Pea had to ride the merry-go-round twice. And then we went to Marble Slab and got some very yummy ice cream.

Thursday morning we left the girls with my FIL and Hubby while the ladies went to K-Mart to pick up a few things. I ended up buying a really cute bathing suit for only $7. And I know it's the end of the season and hopefully it will be too big by next year but I couldn't resist. I just love the way I feel in it and that is rare for me.

Then we came back and went out to the beach for a bit but after lunch I went out and left Sweet Pea with Daddy while I had some very much needed quality time with the sand, ocean air, and just me.


Thursday night we went to eat at Pineapple Willy's with just me, Sweet Pea, and the Hubby. And then after that we went and played putt putt because Hubby just HAD to go. It was very cute and quite amusing. Sweet Pea didn't really play (thank goodness she was free :]) but it was so cute. She just held on to her ball and club the entire time. And then when we had to put her ball up, she was NOT a happy camper.

 

Friday we spent all day at the beach (except nap time) and that night we went to Margaritaville. They had a lady on stilts making animal balloon hats and such. Then a Jimmy Buffet song came on and the lights turned bright. I was really nervous because there were cannons on the wall and I forgot what they did last year. But we just found the lost shaker of salt. We were then suppose to go walk out on the Pier but Hubby started getting a migraine so we left early. He has never had one before but we are pretty sure that's what it was. He is fine now though.

And then Saturday was the LONG trip home. It's so good to be home. And everything is back to normal. I still have some unpacking to do but that part is no big deal. The driving with an almost 22 month old was not fun. We didn't leave until 9 so she hardly slept but she was a good sport about it.

Finally home and so glad I did a deep clean before we left and had a washer/dryer at the condo. It's hard to try and get back into our daily routine but I'm getting there.

So did anyone else do anything fun while the kiddos were out of school for Fall Break? Or any fun vacations over the summer? Share them! I would love some ideas for next year. ;)

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. :)