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Already?!

Elaine — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:42:40 +0000

Oh my the days are flying by….hard to believe we are nearing the end of the first month in a brand new year. The stores show evidence of this by stalking shelves with big, bright, red stuffed bears, candy hearts, eggs filled with confetti, and baskets stuffed with goodies all nicely saran-wrapped….Valentine’s Day and Easter ALREADY!!! I’m still trying to recover from Christmas….geeze! Lately all I want to do is sleep and sleep and sleep….ha I wish I could do that! Perhaps I allow that thought to entertain my brain a little too much! I guess all the rain these days doesn’t help either. Rain and cold days equals covers and coffee plus a side order of some of my night shows. Peace Out!

To My Valentine

Elaine — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:26:57 +0000

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, hence I’d like to take the time and tribute this post to my amazing, wonderful husband, Isaac Castillo. He is everything and more that I could have asked and prayed for. Isaac you are my true love and you make my heart melt every time I take the time to think about us. You make a wonderful father and that means so much to me. I see how our boys look up to you and I know that they want to grow up and be just like their Daddy. You definitely light up a room with your humorous presence, that’s what stole my heart, and lets not forget all that Latin charm..haha We’ve endured some hard times, but the love that we share for each other has only made us stronger as best friends, wife/husband and parents. It will only get better, I know it. Although I don’t say it as often as I’d like to or should, honey know that you are respected, looked up to, admired and so so so appreciated. I love you, Happy Valentine’s Day.

Tips on being frugal this New Year

Elaine — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:26:22 +0000

So its a new year, a new beginning, a fresh start. It’s exciting! A few posts back I had blogged about a new interest of mine that I have now become so passionate about. That is becoming coupon savy on everything and anything you spend hard-earned money. I am happy to report that out of the past three months I began this mission, I have totaled a savings of $400, yes you read correct. The first month was about $60, seeing this only motivated me to keep it up. Here are some tips that can help with your grocery bill.

-Buy your Sunday paper and plan your meals according to the coupons provided.

-Take advantage of the in-store coupons (coupons at my grocery store are available as you enter the store).

-surf the web for the most used products and print those coupons.

-At the time of purchase kindly inquire if there are coupons available that may be applied (6 times out of 10 there will be). A simple question could possibly save you a couple of dollars, very worth-it!

-compare, compare, and compare to all grocery stores (you will be amazed how much you can save like this)

If you think coupons end at the grocery store, guess again my friend. Everywhere I shop, whether it be for clothes, hair products, hygiene products, portraits, shoes, restaurants, etc., you better believe I’ve done my research and printed out a coupon or received it in the mail. I already had my boys Christmas outfits in the month of November because I received a coupon for an exclusive childrens clothing store and took advantage of the newly stocked holiday attire. I saved a total of $20 at the end of my purchase. For our recent family portrait, I only paid $23 because of a coupon that was emailed to me. I could go on and on, but I’m sure you get my point. My rule of thumb goes as follows, “NEVER AGAIN WILL I EVER SHOP FOR ANYTHING WITHOUT A COUPON OR SALE OF SOME SORT!” It is truly exciting and rewarding to see your hard-earned dollar stretched.

Wishing you and yours a prosperous and frugal year

Our good Friends

Elaine — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:15:34 +0000

About three weeks ago, Isaac & I had dinner with our good friends, Brando and Lori. I met them through a previous job of mine. Since then we have stayed in contact. It’s so neat to see where life takes people. They recently graduated with their Master’s Degree in Psychology…..you go guys!! They are supposed to get married……like anyday people….ha, ha, J/K! We are still waiting for the day. Lori is such a sweet person, she could be like a sister. She and Brando make a good couple, they’re perfect for each other. Anyhow, we had dinner @ Logan’s Roadhouse. It was really good. That was the third time Isaac & I had been there. The sweet potato is awesome by the way! It was nice to get away and just relax. Lots of jokes….and laughing, of course! That’s what makes life sweet….food, fun and friends.

Lori and Brando Me and Lori

Isaac and me Isaac and Brando