5 ways to Save Money on School Clothes

I realize in most areas kids are already back in school. Summer is hanging on by a thread and so are most parents wallets with all the money they spent to buy new clothes. Well guess what.... This year we spent a total of $10 on back to school clothes. My wallet is not suffering and my kid looks pretty awesome most days ( I say most because some days he dresses himself.) So to find out my secret just keep reading.

Candles

Happy Saturday! Are you as obsessed with Bath & Bodyworks as I am?! I don't know why, but during the holidays I become obsessed with these wonderful smells and beautiful candle jars! I have one burning all day long. I have already gone through 3 1/2 since mid October.

7 Gifts For The Clubfoot Cutie

Some might think shopping for a clubfoot baby is a bit tough, so I have come up with this list of goodies to help you out.

Manic Monday

I had such a blast with my family on Thanksgiving. For some reason I was more thankful this year than any other year I can remember. Perhaps it's the fact that I am grateful for my children and their health or my parents still being here after some health scares, but I just felt so so grateful this Thanksgiving.

There was AMAZING food followed by awesome family conversation and laughs. I looked around and couldn't help but thank God for all the blessing he had given us.

 Josiah's clubfoot diagnosis really opened my eyes to so much, starting with being grateful that he's actually here. Josiah could have had something more severe, something incurable, but he doesn't he is healthy and thriving. In fact I am proud to say he started sitting on Sunday!!! (Cue the clapping!) I am oh so proud of him and all his accomplishments. His endurance and resilience truly amazes me daily and I can't help but be grateful that I am his mother.

So, yes, Thanksgiving was a hit and reminds me why it really is my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is about appreciation, love and genuine feeling. It's a holiday where you don't have to buy gifts like at Christmas, birthdays or Easter, you just have to show up and share a meal with loved ones. You look around the table and appreciate the love that has brought you all there. You make memories and traditions. Need I say more. I had a great Thanksgiving. 

The weekend following Thanksgiving is always a crazy one around here. We put up the tree and decorate the house, watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music. The kids love helping with everything and I go mad trying to keep them from breaking everything. This weekend Luis had to work so we are doing everything today, however I did save myself some time and cleaned all weekend! I'm so excited and can't wait to start.

I wanted to let you know about some of my favorite sales this cyber Monday so be sure to check them out!

BH Cosmetics

Stella & Dot

Origins

Mac Cosmetics

Targets 40% off all home brands

Clarisonic at Ulta

Gymboree for Kids Clothes

Good luck finding that special gift for your friends and loved ones. Have a wonderful week!
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Veterans Day Perks

If you are a Veteran I would like to say thank you for serving our country. Luis is a veteran and honestly I feel that veterans don't get enough credit in this country. They should be able to have access to better jobs and more of a bonus when they leave the service, but that's just my personal opinion. 

I wanted to share some perks that Veterans do get around the US, on and around this special day.

-Knott's Berry Farm-

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This is probably the best perk out there and I am very impressed and touched that Knotts would keep this going for as long as it has. We are planning on taking advantage to this awesome perk this month and are looking forward to the experience with boys. I am so excited and can not wait! For other travel perks check out this list of locations.

-Restaurant Freebies-

There are some chain restaurants that give vets a free meal on Veterans Day!

Olive Garden

Applebees

Chilli's

California Pizza Kitchen

Denny's (5am-noon)

IHOP

Starbucks (free coffe)

Krispy Kreme (free donut)

More details here and here. Also don't forget to bring along your ID to receive the perks!

-Retail Discounts-

Home Depot and Lowes offer a 10% discount on November 11. More retail perks.

Check your local area and surrounding cities for other Veterans Day perks!

Do you plans or traditions on Veteran's Day? Do you know about special perks? Share in the comments below!

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