I just cleaned out my entire inbox (okay, well, there are still a few dozen emails in there that can wait!), posted quite a few deals (see below), and am shutting down the computer for a 48-hour media fast. I don't plan to moderate comments, blog, or even check my email for two days while I just enjoy some quality family time. I've been eagerly anticipating this little "vacation" all week long!
We're planning a breakfast picnic tomorrow morning (homemade cinnamon rolls and fruit) while watching our community July 4th parade. After the parade, my husband and I are dropping our girls off with friends and sneaking out for a date (all by ourselves--something we've only done a handful of times since having children!), and then we have an evening of fun and festivities planned at our friends' home.
We'll be skipping the Super Savings Saturday round up this week (save your great savings stories for next week!) but I'll be back with our usual CVS and Walgreens deals on Saturday evening. Here's to hoping you have a wonderful family celebration for July 4th as well!
See you soon!
Money Saving Mom
P.S. You won't want to miss next week's posts; I'm really excited about what's slated: I'll be giving away two money-saving books and two coupon organizers, hosting a fun blog event in honor of Chick-Fil-A's free food day (it's going to be quite comical!), sharing our financial accomplishments for the month of June and encouraging you to do the same, writing more in our series on Becoming a WAHM, and maybe--just maybe--we'll be unveiling the new blog design!
Enjoy your time off!
Posted by: Lenora | July 03, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Hmmm...48 hours? I'm not sure if I could do that. Being that it's a holiday weekend, I think I'll try. Thanks for the challenge! I'm taking it!
Posted by: Katie | July 03, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Just couldn't wait to post this until next weekend. I just went to my local Publix and they are doing inventory and marking down all back stock, outdated, near date items and discountinued. They are all from 25 cents to $1. I got so much stuff I am having a hard time writing them down. They have things like makeup, kids plates and cups, soap, vitamins, crayons, paints, coloring book, hot wheels sets and so much more. Check your local store to see if they are doing the same. I will post when it is time all the studd I scored if I can can write them all down...lol when it is time too. Good Luck, Happy Bargain Hunting and Happy Fourth to all!!
Posted by: Trinity | July 04, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Good for you Crystal! You deserve a break! I hope you have a wonderful time!!
Posted by: Kendra | July 04, 2008 at 06:34 PM
I know you are taking a break, but I can't even get your other blog, Biblical Womanhood, to load. I was hoping to catch up on old posts!
Posted by: amy | July 05, 2008 at 02:29 PM
hmm somehow my post about publix went under Katie's name and my name went under the post under mine...lol
Posted by: Trinity | July 07, 2008 at 05:09 PM