The inner workings of a 4 year old mind.

                                 

My husband is watching a show on The Science Channel and someone said the word produce. My 4 year old just happened to walk in right at that moment. Here is the conversation that occured.

4 year old: "Produce?"

Me: "Yes, you know what produce is, right?"

4 year old: "Is it this?" He then proceeded to hold up his hand like this. 

That's my son, haha!

Publix: Free Blueberries

Blueberries are $1.50 this week (through 6/23). Use this coupon to get them free!

Thanks, Coupon Pro!

Winn-Dixie: $50 Visa Gift Card for $45

Make sure you stop by Winn-Dixie by Tuesday June 22nd because there is a coupon in their ad for $5 off the purchase of a $50 Visa gift card. It's free money! You can use Visa gift cards anywhere Visa is accepted. We've even used them online to pay a small bill. There is usually a rack of their ads in the store so you can just get the coupon there. You do have to have a Winn-Dixie Reward Card. The coupon states "one coupon redemption per order per customer" so it seems like you can buy as many as you want as long as you do separate transactions.

Enjoy $5 for free!

Father's Day Restaurant Deals

Here is a list of deals to save money when eating out on Sunday. We will definitely be stopping by Carrabas for a gift card! I love free money. :)

Thanks, Fiddledeedee Mom!

Friendgiftr Shopping Network

Everyone has that person or people in their life who make shopping difficult. You are never sure what to get them and second guess that what you did get them. Go to PS Mom Reviews for information on the perfect choice for gifts. Friendgiftr lets you buy gift cards online for over 125 major retailers and restaurants. The best part is that the receiver would like a different gift card, they can exchange it easily for one they would like better. I have given my brothers gift cards that they have kept for over a year without using so this is a great website that I will definitely use!

Thing One and Thing Two

Today is one of those days, as a mom, that I wish I had a nanny. My husband has taken my car to work every day this week because his battery is completely dead (he knew he needed a new one and it won't hold a charge anymore at all) and he wanted to make sure it didn't fry anything else before he changed it. So, we decided to wait until tomorrow because money was low and he really despises working on car after work. Plus, my car has a/c and his doesn't. The boys and I have gone swimming and taken walks this week but for the most part, we have been inside all week. It's over 100 heat index so there isn't much we can do outside.

For the past month, my boys have been ganging up on me and their target of battle is the kitchen. It was started by my 19 month old and the 4 year old is very much a follower with his brother. Every time I leave the main part of the house (ie. go to the bathroom, get the mail, take a shower), they stampede the kitchen and empty cabinets, the pantry, the garbage can, the refrigerator, and this week, they added the sink. They are fast and thorough, much like Thing One and Thing Two. I always make them clean it up but they love to clean. On Wednesday, I heard a crash while I was in the bathroom. The Little One was pulling stuff out of the sink and threw a glass plate on the floor. Obviously, he couldn't clean that up. Well, today, The Big One decided that was a fun game two days ago and he threw a glass bowl on the floor when I went to get something out of my room. It didn't shatter like the plate but the bottom cracked. I spanked him but nothing phases these boys!

We have tried cabinet locks (they figured those out the first week), taping the cabinets closed (they pulled it off), furniture barricades (they climb over), spankings (they laugh), yelling (they laugh), and long time outs (they laugh.) We didn't want to buy a baby gate because The Big One knows how to open them and we hoped this behavior would get old. It hasn't so, the baby gate is my last hope for sanity. My only consolation is that usually when The Little One gets bored, The Big One does, too. I am hoping if one can't get it, they will both move on. Hopefully...

Free photo package from Olan Mills!

Go here to print a coupon good for a free photo package including an 8x10, (2) 5x7's, and (8) wallets. It has been reported that there is no sitting fee either but make sure you double check with your store. Olan Mills is typically located inside Kmart stores. My boys don't do as well with studios but I'm willing to risk it for free pictures!

A reader found this on The Frugal Girls, thanks for sharing!

Central Florida - Used Tire World

A friend went to Used Tire World recently for tires for her Suburban. She said they were very reasonable, helpful, and established. My husband has had weird issues with his tires and usually ends up paying insane money for a tire because most of the places around us are way overpriced. I love knowing about this place because next time, we can avoid the phone calls trying to price tires. We will just go to Used Tire World! They have new tires and do brakes, tune ups, shocks, oil changes, and repairs as well!

Every tire purchase includes installation, rotation and balance, valve stems, and a 30 day warranty on used tires. They also have coupons on the website!

Thanks, TM!

Vote for Give Kids the World!

The Pepsi Refresh Project is giving over a million dollars in grants to help organizations make the world a better place. Give Kids the World is an amazing place that gives kids with a life-threatening illness a chance to have fun with their families for a few days, all expenses paid. Please vote so they can be awarded $250,000 to update and repair the Village. You can see the breakdown of how they plan to spend the money on their Pepsi profile.

I have been to the Give Kids the World Village and it is a fairy tale world. They are doing incredible things and for some families, it is the first or last vacation they get to take together. You can vote every day until June 30th. They are currently ranked #9 and only the top two organizations get the money. They are so close so please take a moment to vote.

While you are there, look around and vote for other organizations that touch your heart. There are four tiers of funds being awarded so there are thousands of worthy ideas!

Wish Bone Mail-In Rebate

Look for a peelie with this mail-in rebate next time you are at Publix. Also, check with I Heart Publix for ways to save even more before you send in the rebate.

Thanks, I Heart Publix!