Wow its Wednesday. Time to reflect and share things that wow or inspire me. This week i want to highlight my friend Heidi Arave's Blog. specifically a gift she made her husband for their anniversary.
Let me start by saying Marriage is HARD. If you aren't married you wont understand until you are.
BUT for those of us who found our Prince Charming soon realized that the fairy tales and even the view we had of our parents often skewed what married life would really be like. My husband and I have struggled through our own hardships like many married couples i know. You each bring in your own baggage, you think you understand it all but one day you realize the life you wanted for your family and the one you are living are not the same. For us I am happy we realized what was happening and began to change it before it drove us apart.
This is why I feel like highlighting Heidis blog today. A lot of marriages end in divorce after just a few years. Making it to any milestone like 10 years is just not as common as it used to be and I think its important to celebrate these milestone.
For their anniversary she just made a gift for her husband that i think every guy would like. Now not every guy would like a scrapbook (thats way too girly). But doesnt every guy read tons of magazines? I know my husband does. How cool to make a magazine about thier marriage, family and all the memories they have. I am WOWed by this and just cant wait to make my own. How special he must have felt to receive this.
Check it out here. Best Gift Ever
What an awesome idea for fathers day too. I am inspired to make a magazine called "Father of the Year". If you want to make a magazine like this set up a free account on my website www.DigitalStorybooks.com and you can get started today. Contact me and i can help guide you or even find a simple template to make your project go smoother and faster.
I know mothers day just ended but have you started to think about him. What ideas do you have? Please share what you plan to do to show him hes appreciated.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
WOW- the Best Gift Ever
Wow its Wednesday. Time to reflect and share things that wow or inspire me. This week i want to highlight my friend Heidi Arave's Blog. specifically a gift she made her husband for their anniversary.
Let me start by saying Marriage is HARD. If you aren't married you wont understand until you are.
BUT for those of us who found our Prince Charming soon realized that the fairy tales and even the view we had of our parents often skewed what married life would really be like. My husband and I have struggled through our own hardships like many married couples i know. You each bring in your own baggage, you think you understand it all but one day you realize the life you wanted for your family and the one you are living are not the same. For us I am happy we realized what was happening and began to change it before it drove us apart.
This is why I feel like highlighting Heidis blog today. A lot of marriages end in divorce after just a few years. Making it to any milestone like 10 years is just not as common as it used to be and I think its important to celebrate these milestone.
For their anniversary she just made a gift for her husband that i think every guy would like. Now not every guy would like a scrapbook (thats way too girly). But doesnt every guy read tons of magazines? I know my husband does. How cool to make a magazine about thier marriage, family and all the memories they have. I am WOWed by this and just cant wait to make my own. How special he must have felt to receive this.
Check it out here. Best Gift Ever
What an awesome idea for fathers day too. I am inspired to make a magazine called "Father of the Year". If you want to make a magazine like this set up a free account on t my website www.DigitalStorybooks.com and you can get started today. Contact me and i can help guide you or even find a simple template to make your project go smoother and faster.
I know mothers day just ended but have you started to think about him. What ideas do you have? Please share what you plan to do to show him hes appreciated.
Let me start by saying Marriage is HARD. If you aren't married you wont understand until you are.
BUT for those of us who found our Prince Charming soon realized that the fairy tales and even the view we had of our parents often skewed what married life would really be like. My husband and I have struggled through our own hardships like many married couples i know. You each bring in your own baggage, you think you understand it all but one day you realize the life you wanted for your family and the one you are living are not the same. For us I am happy we realized what was happening and began to change it before it drove us apart.
This is why I feel like highlighting Heidis blog today. A lot of marriages end in divorce after just a few years. Making it to any milestone like 10 years is just not as common as it used to be and I think its important to celebrate these milestone.
For their anniversary she just made a gift for her husband that i think every guy would like. Now not every guy would like a scrapbook (thats way too girly). But doesnt every guy read tons of magazines? I know my husband does. How cool to make a magazine about thier marriage, family and all the memories they have. I am WOWed by this and just cant wait to make my own. How special he must have felt to receive this.
Check it out here. Best Gift Ever
What an awesome idea for fathers day too. I am inspired to make a magazine called "Father of the Year". If you want to make a magazine like this set up a free account on t my website www.DigitalStorybooks.com and you can get started today. Contact me and i can help guide you or even find a simple template to make your project go smoother and faster.
I know mothers day just ended but have you started to think about him. What ideas do you have? Please share what you plan to do to show him hes appreciated.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Store Coupon policies links
Because every store has their own rules about couponing I just thought i would put these all together in one easy spot for people to find. I recommend printing them and keeping them with you so if you run into a situation you can pull out the policy to verify and show store employees if there is an issue. This post is just the coupon policies and not explanations of the reward programs.
Walgreen's coupon policy
Rite aids coupon policy (thank you www.hip2save.com for uploading)
CVS I havent found any link to an official policy for them so heres a brief run down. They take manufacturers coupons and internet printables. They dont take competitors coupons. You can use 1 CVS store coupon and pair it with a manufacturers coupons. On a BOGO sale you can use 1 coupon per item even the free one. You can pair a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale and essentially get both items for free.
Target's coupon policy
Target's price matching policy
Walmart's Coupon Policy
Walmart's price matching policy
local MA grocery stores
BigY policy
Stop and Shop policies this brings you to their FAQ section scroll down to read about coupons and price guarantees
Walgreen's coupon policy
Rite aids coupon policy (thank you www.hip2save.com for uploading)
CVS I havent found any link to an official policy for them so heres a brief run down. They take manufacturers coupons and internet printables. They dont take competitors coupons. You can use 1 CVS store coupon and pair it with a manufacturers coupons. On a BOGO sale you can use 1 coupon per item even the free one. You can pair a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale and essentially get both items for free.
Target's coupon policy
Target's price matching policy
Walmart's Coupon Policy
Walmart's price matching policy
local MA grocery stores
BigY policy
Stop and Shop policies this brings you to their FAQ section scroll down to read about coupons and price guarantees
My mom taught me about coupons... And then I taught her
Growing up my mom used to clip coupons at the kitchen table or in the middle of the living room floor with us. I have fond memories of my little sister leaving tons of clipped papers everywhere in the house. Over the years I was never embarrassed or ashamed to use a coupon but little did I know the secret world of EXTREME COUPONING.
Once i discovered this whole new world i immediately began teaching my family. and boy was my mom surprised about what i had stumbled upon...
It was about 6 months ago my mom called me and said "Thank you for teaching me this. The timing was perfect and your father and i couldnt have lived all this months without it."
You see my dad had been laid off and they were pretty much living on nothing and trying to stretch even that. I literally stumbled on this at the perfect time to help them live on pennies. Now their cabinets are full and they dont have to worry about food. Now if only we could figure out how to make coupons work for all the other bills in our lives.
My father just returned to work recently but its on a 6 month contract. they are both hooked on extreme couponing and excited that it will help them stock up while he is working to prepare for when he'll be out of work again.
It has felt so good to know i could help them out during this time and also teach them something that will be able to help them far into the future too.
How has couponing affected your life? Please share your story here.
Once i discovered this whole new world i immediately began teaching my family. and boy was my mom surprised about what i had stumbled upon...
It was about 6 months ago my mom called me and said "Thank you for teaching me this. The timing was perfect and your father and i couldnt have lived all this months without it."
You see my dad had been laid off and they were pretty much living on nothing and trying to stretch even that. I literally stumbled on this at the perfect time to help them live on pennies. Now their cabinets are full and they dont have to worry about food. Now if only we could figure out how to make coupons work for all the other bills in our lives.
My father just returned to work recently but its on a 6 month contract. they are both hooked on extreme couponing and excited that it will help them stock up while he is working to prepare for when he'll be out of work again.
It has felt so good to know i could help them out during this time and also teach them something that will be able to help them far into the future too.
How has couponing affected your life? Please share your story here.
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