Saturday, April 25th was the PROM...Becca went with a friend from school, Clayton. We met friends at Corporate Park for pictures then they were off to dinner at Satterfields.
Monday, April 27th was the OMMS track and field banquet. It was a fun BBQ dinner, a slide show and ribbons and awards given by the coach. Here is my slide show of the season.
The middle of the week was pretty routine except for an occasional trip to Heardmont Park for John to get in some running...OMHS XC time trial are May 7th and he wants to make a good showing.
Saturday, May 2nd, J.R. hung some curtain rods so that I could put up curtains in the Family Room. What do you think?
The middle of the week was pretty routine except for an occasional trip to Heardmont Park for John to get in some running...OMHS XC time trial are May 7th and he wants to make a good showing.
Saturday, May 2nd, J.R. hung some curtain rods so that I could put up curtains in the Family Room. What do you think?
Before: This was before new tile floors, furniture & rug, oh and by the way the dolls on the mantel were not part of the decor just a place to rest while I had them listed on ebay.
After: Still need a large end table and lamp to go at the corner of the sofa and recliner
On Saturday, I downloaded a new budgeting program recommended by a friend called..."You Need A Budget". It looks like it will eliminate a few steps for me in my quest to manage our money. I will keep you posted on how it is working out.
Sunday, May 3rd was Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church's 20th Anniversary celebration, we have been in the church 19 years. It was great to see so many faces from the past. Most of all it was awesome to have everyone in one service worshiping together.
Sunday, May 3rd was Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church's 20th Anniversary celebration, we have been in the church 19 years. It was great to see so many faces from the past. Most of all it was awesome to have everyone in one service worshiping together.
Finally, my bargain of the week. Well, J.R. bought his Mt. Dew at Walgreens last week, they had the best price plus $3 RR, so when the new adds came out yesterday I had $6 RR to use and John needed a 12 pack of soft drinks to take to school today...since a variety of soft drinks were $11/3 and I would get $5 RR back, I headed to Walgreens. This is how things turned out...as you will see I learned some lessons along the way...
Store #1
12 pk Sunkist
12 pk CD Gingerale
12 pk Dr. Pepper
paid: $11.55 register would not print RR
Manger...I will void this and try again, let me ring up your other stuff first...
how it was suppose to go...would have spent only $1.48+tax
Bic Soleil Razors
$5.99 - $2 coupon = $3.99 - $3 RR = $0.99 (not realizing I wouldn't earn my $2 RR)
Shout Wipes
$3.49 - $3 RR = $0.49
how it turned out...spent $4.48+tax (still saved $5)
Bic Soleil Razors
$5.99 - $2 coupon = $3.99 (would not accept $3 RR and did not print new $2 RR)
Shout Wipes
$3.49 - $3 RR = $0.49
What did I learn...divide items into 2 groups those that I will earn RR on and those I will not. Pay for items earning RR first then use the just earned RR on the remaining items. The total bill must be over the amount of RR I want to use.
Now remember the soft drinks...well the manger refunded me and rang up the order again still no RR...his response was I am going to have to call corporate would you like a refund...HECK YEA!...my response I will just go to the other Walgreens. Get refund of $11.55.
Arrive at Store #2
how it turned out...spent $12.46 saved $8
12 pk Sunkist
12 pk CD Gingerale
12 pk Dr. Pepper
$11/3 = $11.55 (earned $5 RR)
Clorox Wand Refill
$4.49
4 Zone Perfect Protein Bars (was only charged for 3 - I will have to take care of that)
3/$3
used $5 RR + $3 RR
Walgreens total spent $17.41 saved $13...I'll take it!
