Couponing

So, since deciding to become a stay-at-home-mom, I've started learning the art of couponing. That's right, couponing is a verb. It takes some time to figure it out and get yourself organized, but it's pretty amazing the kinds of deals you can score! I used to buy mostly generics to save money, but now I'm buying name brand products for wayy less than generics.

For example, I went to CVS yesterday for these three things: Tissues, Foundation and Blush.

The original prices...

Tissues: $2.39

Foundation: $15.99

Blush: $12.99

Total: $31.37

What I paid...

$7.32 (& .43 of that was tax)

BUT WAIT!!!! There's MORE!!!!

I got back a $10 ExtraCare Buck, which is basically cash off my next CVS purchase. So, all in all, I made a $2.68 PROFIT!!!!!

Pretty cool, right?

And here's what I picked up at Target today for just $16.46 (original price $50.55):

Techy

JP checking his email:

JP tasting his email:

6 Month Stats

JP had his 6 month doctor's appointment yesterday. He's now 16.5 pounds and 26.5 inches long. And this afternoon, his first tooth began cutting through! I can see a little hole in his bottom gum and feel something sharp. He's had a rough couple days. So, mama has had a rough couple days, too. But, it's all worth it :)

On Friday, I was able to get my hair highlighted and cut!!!! First time since a month before JP was born. It was nice to get out of the house on my own and get pampered a little. Here's a "before" shot...(those roots are a little embarrassing!):
I'm waiting for Jason to take an "after" shot. Stay tuned :)

6 Months & Solids

Today is JP's 6 month birthday! It's amazing how much personality he has developed and how much fun he has become. We had to be careful that his grandparents didn't sneak him in their carry-on bag when they flew back to California Sunday! His 6 month appointment is on Monday, so stay tuned for his new "stats."

We started solids last week and JP's been doing great. He's had rice cereal, carrots and peas. He LOVED the peas, and only likes the rice cereal if it's made with breastmilk NOT water. Mr. High Maintenance. haha. This coming week, we'll do some more peas and try oatmeal.

Cereal with Daddy...
Cereal with Mimi...
Less than enthusiastic about carrots...

Frankenstein

Meet Frankenstein:
Frankenstein's Stitches:
Frankenstein at 5 months hangin' with his buddy, Blitz:
Frankenstein with his Mimi and Grandpa:
He's a scary fella!

Leafing

Jason and I went leaf peeping a couple weeks ago in New Hampshire. We decided to take a day trip and drive North to the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains to see what the fuss was about. It was beautiful. You really didn't need to leave your car, which was good for us since JP was with us. He was a trooper and only fussed a little in the car on the way home (traffic on 128, go figure).

We'd like to go back next year and do some hiking when our little man is a bit more mobile :)


JP did need to make a pit stop for a snack...
Posing with Daddy near the covered bridge...
Peep Peep!

Bath Time with Grandma & Pap Pap

JP loves bath time. Grandma and Pap Pap had fun giving JP a bath when they were visiting a few weeks ago :)