Weather / Savings

I know I have lived in Memphis for awhile now, but each time it snows and STAYS it still amazes this Bama girl. Last year I knew we wouldn't be out in it much because Aiden was so little. However, this year he is ALL about it! The cold weather is approaching so I must start preparing myself and the little man.

I have purchased myself some weather boots. No wet feet for this girl. Just need to get myself some liners.

Now the little man. My local consignment store never let me down. I was able to score on a Children's Place snow overalls for only $10 originally $30. Yes! Now a good thick jacket...where do I go Target of course! Scored on this jewel which matches the pants for $12 originally $33. Go momma! I got him a 3T one size to big hoping they might last to next year too.

Now came the hard part. Shoes! UGH....I DREAD shoe shopping with this kid, so I tend to buy like 10 pairs to try on in waves at home. He makes such a scene at stores, because 90% of the time they don't fit and it's torture. So I stocked up on snow shoes from everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE and NONE worked. UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHH! Once I got them to strap his legs without being too tight the foot part was HUGE on him or vice versa. The pain of having a boy with a wide foot. Sorry mommy and daddy cursed you.

After researching the web for solutions and asking people for advice some suggested rain boots with thick liners. I had my doubts worried I'd have the same outcome as the snow boots. So the other day when I was doing my last bonus discount at Target I saw some ADORABLE rain boots. Granted they were of course full price, but with my special 25% off I said heck with it. But trust me...it was REALLY hard thinking I was having to pay almost full price. (Total bargin shopper) And what do you know?!?! THEY FIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I about died. Granted we have to wear thick socks with them or he walks sooooo funny but they are perfect (We had to go up a size).

So we are ready! Here are a few pictures I snapped of the little man on my phone over the past few days. Sorry some are blurry he just moves so much.

As I mentioned before I am a bargin shopper. I have used coupons before, but last Thursday me and my friend Erica had our first EXTREME couponing trip. 2 transactions and 2 FULL carts. We headed up to Target with 2 full stacks of coupons and lists prepared.

Damage? I spent $110 saved over $100. That's like a 50% saving Whahoo! Don't worry I didn't end up with 75 razors or 40 bars of soap. haha I think Wes would have killed me if I did that. I actually purchased practical things that won't be hoarded. So view the finds:

I bought 2 of the biggest box of size 5 diapers (Not pictured in Aiden's closet), gargage bags, biggest box of wipes (Not pictured in Aiden's closet), cleaning wipes, paper plates, box of multigrain crackers, 8 soup cans (cream of chicken/mushroom/tomato), 10 cokes (using half for Aiden's party), Aiden- 2 shirts (My fav is the elephant RTR!!) and pair of pants, Wes- a flannel shirt, a tshirt, and cord pants, Myself- a sweater, a shirt, and work black pants (pants that are NEVER on sale always $28 and I got them for $19 SCORE Thanks Wes!), 2 packs of stickers/markers for a birthday gift, Supplies for Brits shower- size 1 diapers jumbo pack, 12 washcloths, 4 burp cloths, ADORABLE 3 pack of onesies (Monster INC), 2 pack of sippy cups, 2 rolls of wrapping paper (Houndstooth of course and Toy Story), 2 boxes of cereal, medium box of spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, dryer sheets, multivitamins, set of 2 stocking holders (replacing some since Aiden ripped one down this year and broke it), 1 christmas shaker glass (For the Elf's arrival breakfast).....and that's it. haha see LOTS! I was shocked and amazed we saved that much since we included clothes for everyone. Some things I got for free and went under so that money went towards clothes. Guess it's proof my math doesn't suck. hahahaha

Speaking of Brits shower. We stuck with neutral wash/burp cloths. For cups and the bodysuits we bought a boy and girl sets (I have the boy stuff because I think they are having a boy!) Erica has a friend that just found out she is preggo so hopefully one will have a boy and the other a girl. If not...it's not like it will go to waste because people all around us keep popping up pregnant.

Mommy gets a day off tommorrow. Aiden is at school. Daddy work. Pure relaxation with cleaning mixed in there somewhere...