What do you call your husband?

Today is Marsha's husband's birthday. She talks about what they call each other here.
Her post reminded me of an incredibly funny story.
We were in the process of buying our first home. There were many calls to be made to this person and that person and then there was the relaying of each call between my husband and I. On this particular day I needed to call our inspector.

Hello?

Hi! Is this Greg?

No, this is Adam .. YOUR HUSBAND! Who is Greg??

I laughed until I cried. Through tears and bursts of laughter I tried to explain to my husband that I was trying to call our inspector, Greg. He got a good chuckle out of it. I think Greg thought I was a bit nuts though when I could barely contain myself when I finally dialed the right number?

So what do you call your husband? Something endearing I hope, but more importantly I hope you call him by HIS name!

Pumpkin Pickin

We went to the neatest Pumpkin Patch this last weekend! It was hot though. Too hot. Too hot to pick pumpkins in October. We had tons of fun though! If you live anywhere near Franklin, TN I would suggest a trip to Gentry's Farm. They are very homeschool friendly too and it looks like they have a great summer day camp program.
There is a pumpkin patch where you can pick your own, a corn maze (shaped like a cow!), a hay maze with cool little slides and tunnels throughout, a few animals, lots of history, corn/grain troughs for the kiddos (and big kids), a big barn with lots of centers like a farmers' market and linclon logs, a hay ride, nature trail .... tons to do and really a great price.
Pumpkin carving and painting begins tonight!

Bi-Lo 10/14

A quick trip for yogurt turned into a long trip for much more ...

2 bags of Chex Mix Dark Chocolate
2 boxes of Nature Valley Granola Bars
2 bags of Honey Nut Cheerios Snack Mix
4 boxes Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
2 jars Vlassic Dill Chips
3 boxes Pediasure Fruit Bars
2 double packs of Lysol Neutra Air
1 box Kleenex Ultra
30 containers/jars of Yoplait Yogurt
4 packs of YoPlus Yogurt (4 in each)
4 packs of Southern Home cream cheese
4 lbs of boneless/skinless chicken breasts

Subtotal before savings $109.54
less bonus card savings $38.71
less coupons $38.19
Subtotal after savings $32.64
Total Out of Pocket $37.53

That's about a 70% savings!!

I have a face!

Yay! I have a face! I finally got a profile pic up and just in case you weren't sure, I'm the face on the left. The face on the right belongs to my super hot, most fantastic husband. I love that face!
We went to see Fireproof this weekend. It was such a great movie! Though it didn't really seem like a movie because there was so much truth to it. It was all true. Can't wait to see it again. To be reminded of God's love and to know that we are able to love and be loved the way that He loves us! You should see it! Scroll to the bottom of the blog for more info!

An Award and Celebration

My new friend, and only follower!, over at Adult Deprived bestowed a lovely award to me last week.

Thanks Becky!
I'll pass my award on to JenIg. She comes up with all sorts of things and she amuses me.

Secondly, Becky is celebrating her 100th post with a great autumnial stimulous give-away! You can check out the details here.

Publix 10/12

I was a little sad that I didn't do as well this week as last week, but I have to keep reminding myself that I still got a lot of groceries for not a lot of money!

Arnold Bread
2 Bags of Fresh Express Salad
2 Tropican Pure OJ
1 Luigi Italian Ice
1 Publix Unsalted Butter
2 Pillsbury Homestyle Frozen Biscuits
2 Lowry Marinades
2 French's Worchestshire Sauce
2 Kellogg's Special K cereal
4 Uncle Ben's Boil in Bag (rain check BOGO from last week)
4 Lysol Kitchen Antibacterial Cleaner
1 Bag Publix Orange Slice Candy

Store Coupons -- $13.66
Vendor Coupons -- $13.24
Advertised Specials -- $18.52
Advantage Buy Savings -- $2.57
TOTAL SAVINGS -- $47.99

Total out of Pocket -- $19.16

When I got home and looked over my reciept I realized that the cashier only entered one of my free French's worchestshire coupons so I will take one of those back. I doubt they will honor I coupon I no longer have in my possesion. She took them both but only put in one. Either way my total out of pocket will be lower.

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Publix

Last week I shopped at Publix for the first time. I went back this week because I was so happy with my 50% savings last week. I totally blew 50% out of the water.

In a nutshell .....

3 12 packs of Diet Dr Pepper
1 All Small & Mighty
1 Loaf of Publix Bread
4 Pillsbury Pizza Crusts
4 Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
2 Pillsbury Cinnamon Twists
1 Publix Neapolitan Ice Cream
1 Bag Red Potatoes
2 Boxes of Cheerios
2 Dz Publix Large Eggs
1 Publix Special Roast Coffee (1 cent mystery item)
1 Bag Publix Spring Mix Salad
2 lbs Red Globe Grapes
1 Sargentos Salad Finishers
8 Bags Knorr Sides
2 Old El Paso Dinner Kits
1 Old El Paso taco seasoning
2 Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes
2 Honest Earth Potato Flakes
4 Boxes Uncle Ben's Boil in Bag Rice


Grand Total after Publix coupons, manufacturer's coupons, bi-lo coupons & food lion coupons:

$15.37 OOP

Savings of: $97.01 or 87%!!

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