Online Bargains and Freebies!!

I have been addicted to finding deals on the internet since I don’t have a job now!  I’m trying to decide if it is really worth it though….sometimes I feel like I might spend money that I otherwise wouldn’t have, had I not been looking for great deals.  :-/  Today for example…I spent $1.03 on make-up.  Did I need it?  Well, no, not really!  Will I use it?  Someday.  A couple weeks ago, I bought 60 rolls of toilet paper (the kind we use too!) for $22.  It was a GREAT deal.  But, now we have to store them until we are ready to use them… LOL!!  Although, when I come across a deal to get free samples, that makes it completely worth it!!  Today, I scored free toothpaste (all natural) for Ali.  Not to mention all those Swag Bucks that I keep earning!!  I’m up to $25 in Amazon.com gift cards, and I already have about enough Swag Bucks for $15 in Amazon.com gift cards next month!!  J  That makes me VERY happy!!  And it will make Christmas possible on our very limited income!  I keep thinking that maybe I should take up couponing too???

Cakes By Jen

I’m SO excited!  This past weekend, into this week, was very productive!  I officially ordered cake boxes (PINK), cake circles, and business cards!!  That means that Cakes By  Jen…is official!  Of course, I don’t do it alone; my husband is a HUGE part of my cake making/decorating!  I have started receiving some of my items… but can’t WAIT for my business cards to arrive!  J

 

 I’ve been making cakes for several months now, but I recently started getting more orders.  This is GREAT news, but buying supplies at Wal-Mart and Michaels gets very expensive!  So, we broke down and ordered from a wholesaler.  I’m hoping that I can sell some cakes now!! 

I’ve set up a blog to showcase my cakes.  If you, or anyone you know, need a cake…please keep me in mind!  I would LOVE the opportunity to help you out (for a reasonable price of course).         

I Feel LUCKY!!!

It’s been quite a week!!!  I’m thinking that maybe I should play Powerball?!?! 

Sunday, we stopped by Sonic (in Butler) to get lunch and take food to my in-laws.  While sitting there waiting, we literally heard a transformer explode….and Sonic lost power!  L  I thought I may not get my cheesy-tots, and this made me sad.  Just a few moments later, a manager came out to say that our food was almost done, but they couldn’t make our drinks without power.  SO…they would cancel our transaction as soon as the power came back on!  FREE FOOD!! 

Monday, we decided to eat at Applebee’s before grocery shopping.  If you’ve been there recently, you’ve probably seen the QR codes on the edge of the table that you can scan on Monday’s during ESPN pre-game or the football game??....  Well, I decided to scan it, just to see what it was about.  It asked me to check in at Applebee’s via their link….and guess what!!  I won a $20 Applebee’s gift card!  THEN…Richie tried it with his phone…checked in…and he won a $10 Applebee’s gift card!  Needless to say, dinner only cost $1.97 + the tip!  This was more FREE FOOD!!!

Now…here’s what I’m most excited about!!!!  A few weeks ago, I had signed up online for a chance to host a Shutterfly house party.  Today, I found out I was chosen!!  Not only do I get a FREE 8”x8” photo book and 10 photo cards…..so do all of my guests!!!!!  MORE FREE STUFF!!!!

See why I’m thinking I should play Powerball….  Maybe I should listen to…I Feel Lucky, by Mary Chapin Carpenter.  J

I hope everyone is having a LUCKY week as well!!!  

First Date

Three years ago today I went on my very first date with my husband!  ♥  It’s honestly hard to believe that it’s only been 3 years!  It seems like we have always known each other.  I guess that’s what a good partner is for!  Since the day I met Richie he has put me and Ali as number 1 in his life!  He is just as good to Ali as he is to me!! 

Our first date consisted of me going to watch a football game that he was coaching.  Nothing to extravagant!  J  Since that night, we have been virtually inseparable! 

I am very much looking forward to spending the rest of my life with the most wonderful man I call my husband!!    He is the perfect match for me!  ♥♥♥

Family Weekend

What a wonderful weekend!!  I love to spend time with family!  ♥   My family is a very important part of my life!  Friday evening Ali and I went to my cousin Amanda's wedding rehearsal.  It was so much fun to take photos of the soon to be bride and groom.  Saturday was the big day….their wedding!  Amanda was the most beautiful bride!  Not only that, but I got to spend time with aunts, uncles, niece, nephews, cousins, my sis, bro-in-law, my parents, and of course my husband and daughter!  It was a great time!  I hadn’t been to a wedding….except mine!...in many years. 

I should tell you a little about my wedding!  Richie and I chose to get married June 5, 2010.  We had to wait until school was out and we had a little time.  We thought early  June would be decent weather, since we wanted to get married outside.  HA!  It was over 100° the day we got married!  Imagine…tuxes, big dresses, and the heat!  It was pretty miserable!  The day was wonderful, just the temperature was miserable!  We had decided to get married at Caplinger Mills, Missouri, because this is where Richie had proposed; and this was a place that we enjoy to spend time as a family.  Richie and I got up bright and early the day of our wedding and went to Caplinger Mills to set up the tables and chairs under the tent, and decorate everything.  By the time the guests arrived, I was already zonked!  This is why it was so nice to go to a wedding and just sit back and enjoy it!! 

Sunday, I wrapped up my cake order (you can see all the pictures of this cake and more in my Cake Creations tab) and then went to visit my in-laws.  They are wonderful people; I am very thankful that they are part of my life!!  My mother-in-law had surgery last week, so I am hoping for a speedy recovery for her!  Please keep her in your thoughts! 

I hope that everyone has a wonderful week!!  J