Ultrasound Results: It's a...

BOY!!!

It looks like the wives tales were wrong! We got a very clear shot and the doc said "do I need to tell you what it is?" No question about this one, he's all boy! I am excited that Baby Lu will get to stay the princess of the house, even though I was really picturing a sister. I have had three boys but have given away all of my baby boy stuff. 
I guess it is time to shop!!!


I just love this pattern from Carter's, this blanket set is so cute!





Hooray for snips and snails and puppy dog tails! 
We are SO blessed!!!

Magazine Deal- 1 year Rachael Ray for $5!

I am watching the Rachael Ray show right now, oh how I wish I was there! She is giving away some awesome prizes to her audience! She is also offering you an awesome deal...
For one week you can get a one year subscription to Rachael Ray magazine for only $5! That is an 87% savings and makes each issue only 50 cents each!!!
Check out the deal HERE!

Money Saving Monday

I find myself looking for little ways to save money, especially during the holidays! We don't have a huge budget for gifts, so every little cent counts! 

One of my biggest money savers is making my own laundry detergent. I use the Duggar Family recipe. For only a few dollars it makes 10 gallons and yields 180 loads for top loading or 640 for front loading! 

We also cut out cable and use an antenna for local channels and Netflix for movies and instant view TV series shows. This saves us $100 a month!

I use cloth diapers, which saves us the $20/week trip to the store we were spending before.

I use coupons for most of my shopping and this has cut our grocery bill in half (sometimes more). Yes, I am also one of those crazy Black Friday shoppers!


Please share...What are some of your money saving tips?

My Memories Giveaway WINNER!!!

This is my favorite part of blogging!
I am so excited to announce that  the winner
of the My Memories Digital Scrapbook Software is...

Congrats Janelle!
You have been contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond
or we will have to choose another winner.


Thank you to all that entered and stay tuned for many more fun giveaways!

Wordless Wednesday - Whoo are you looking at?!

The owl that watches over my parents' back yard.

Keeping Thanksgiving Simple and Fun with a FREE Printable!

Thanksgiving is just over a week away! 
With what is sure to be a busy season, 
I have to share this fun, FREE printable from one of my favorite blogs, Life as Mom. 

 
I love the holidays, and sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose all the fun. With this great booklet you will find...

• Kid-friendly recipes to add to your holiday menu
• Directions to two fun, edible crafts
• Printable place cards for the kids to decorate
• Printable menu cards for your dinner table
• Printable activity sheets for kids to complete when they get antsy
• A template and directions for a felt busy bag activity for toddlers
• A list of family friendly movies and games to add to your weekend fun

So visit her site today 
and take a moment to remember what you are thankful for!