It's Official, I'm Pregnant! ....Duh!

Ok, so it isn't a surprise that I am pregnant, seeing as how I am already in the second trimester. But, I wasn't expecting to feel so pregnant today. Sure the nausea has drastically reduced and I can finally keep my eyes open past eight o'clock, but still, this is a different feeling. I am currently sitting at my desk with my pants completely unbuttoned and they still feel tight enough to cut off my circulation. I am as thirsty as a water hog and I've eaten just about everything I could get my hands on so far today. I have endless heartburn and indigestion and I can't stop looking at my registry on the Target website. It's official, I am so pregnant. And if all that isn't enough to convince me, I have discovered the craziest craving yet: barbecue sauce. Straight from the jar. My husband walked in on me while I was in the kitchen this past weekend with the jar in one hand and sauce on my face. :)

So, guess what me and the Red Head will be doing this weekend? That's right, we are going shopping for maternity clothes! Have I ever mentioned how awesome my hubby is?

In other news, we have a contract on the house of our dreams. And now begins the waiting process as we await what the owner's bank and mortgage company have to say.... meanwhile, I am already picking out wallpaper and picturing how our furniture will sit in each room.

Now that I am getting some energy back, I have been able to do a bit more around the house than I have been able to in the past three months. That includes cooking dinner, doing laundry, but not much else. I have a car full of boxes, just waiting to start the packing process but not enough guts to enter the dreaded "spare room" that has become a land fill of everything I didn't have time to (or want to) put up in the first place. I must conquer that Mount Everest soon!

With Valentine's Day coming up, I am racking my brain for ideas for my Red Head. In the past, I always made him creative Valentine's Day gifts. Just because we are married now, I don't want to just settle for some store bought gift. Any ideas to help me out, ladies?

Lastly, I have been dying to go to Easy Way for the past week. The snow and ice kept me from going last weekend so I have rescheduled for this Friday. I cannot begin to explain how excited I am about some fresh fruits and veggies!! More to come soon!

Deals, Deals, Deals

I do not necessarily believe in New Years Resolutions. That is probably because for the past several years, I always resolved to get in shape and tone up. I am 24 years old, how hard could it be? Well, the years have come and gone and am I toned? Am I in shape? That would be a resounding NO. I don't think that I am fat but I DO think that I have lots of room to improve. I didn't even work out before my own wedding, so how could I think some silly New Years Resolution would be enough to get me running? But, I digress. This is not about weight loss. This is about a New Years hope or dream, not so much a restrictive resolution. It is my desire for 2010 to become the new Coupon Queen of America. I have seen so many news stories and books on ladies who can buy $100 worth of groceries for a mere quarter. I want to learn from these women, and then take over their queenly thrones as the most stealthy, accomplished, and frugal coupon cutting machine ever!

Ok, I might be taking this just a little too far, but I love the thrill of saving money. It is a trait I learned from my mother. She was a coupon clipper while I was growing up and I used to love sorting through her coupons, looking at the pictures and dreaming of the day that I would be the mommy cutting the coupons and saving the money. Ok, let's face it - I was a strange child. :)

So, to keep me accountable to my coupon dreams, I am going to occasionally post my newest deals. After going through the Kroger add for this week and sorting though my new coupon collection (Thanks to my mother!), here are my deals for the week. And remember, the Eat From Your Pantry Challenge is this coming week at my house so hopefully my basket won't be too full...

Russet potatoes: 5lb bag for $1.69
Rotisserie Chicken: $4.99
Kroger Shredded Cheese: 3 for $5 or $1.67 ea
Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls: $1 - with coupons, I will get 4 cans for $2.10
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls: $1- with coupons, I will get 5 cans for $2.70
Chef Boyardee Pasta: $1- with my coupon, I will get it for 40 cents!
Apples: 99 cents/ lb
Tomatoes: $1.49/ lb

Add in a loaf of bread, some lunch meat and milk and we are ready for the week!
Happy shopping and more importantly, happy eating!