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My sister-in-law's baby shower was this past weekend. SweetPea had a lot of fun.



Can you tell?! ;)

My sister-in-law is due at the end of April how perfect are these invitations for her? PLUS, one of her shower gifts was a Vera Bradley diaper bag! I'm not gonna lie, I am a little jealous. :D






I have been a huge fan of Vera Bradley for a while now. These are pictures of me and the Hubs in Vegas in 2008 with my first (and sadly only) Vera Bradley purse. I still have it and use it as a diaper bag now on occasion. I love it! The print is bright and beautiful. I love the creativity of Vera Bradley designs.














And I think you've got to check this out...the new Vera Bradley Collection from Tiny Prints.

You know Vera Bradley for their colorful bags, totes, luggage and more. They are known around the world for their dazzling colors, playful patterns and stylish designs.

Now, you can buy stationery with Vera Bradley-inspired designs from Tiny Prints. Check out some of the awesome designs below.



They have many Vera Bradley designs to choose from for baby shower invitations, birth announcements, thank you cards, and address labels. Plus, if you order by Tuesday, March 26, you can get 20% off your entire purchase at Tiny Prints. Just use the code 20MARSW by 11:59pm PT on Tuesday to save 20%.

Check out their entire collection and make your stationery as dazzling as your bags.

Small trip tonight to Publix. I will update tomorrow when I actually go shopping. I just had one of those days (if you read my earlier post) and needed to get out of the house. Anyways. I got a few fun things for Easter. SweetPea's Easter basket fillers and the egg dying kit. :D

They didn't have any Mott's Medley's that are BOGO so they wrote me a rain check and they were also out of the money making Maybelline Eye Shadows and since the green ad coupon expired today I said forget it although they probably would have wrote me a rain check for that too.

So here's what I got:
2 Campbell's Go Soups $2.50
- 2 $1/1 Target.com IP
- 2 $1/1 Bzz Agent Campaign Coupons
($1.00 off (1) package of Campbell's Go Soup)
= $1 or $0.50 each!

Alexia Three Cheese Rolls BOGO $3.69
- $2.50/1 IP (no longer available?)
= $0.65 MM!

Talking Hello Kitty Book $7.99

Pass Egg Kit $1.79
(HERE's a $1/2 Printable)

4 Kikkoman Seasonings $0.99
- 2 $1/1 Kikkoman Product IP
- 2 $1/1 Kikkoman Product IP
= FREE

4 Snickers Bars $0.99
- 2 BOGO SNICKERS Bar and Peanut Butter Squared Bar
= $1.98 or $0.50 each!

Jennie-O Turkey Bacon BOGO $2.99
- $1.00 off Jennie-O Turkey Bacon 12 oz
= $0.50!

Similac Soy Formula 2/$4.79
- $5 mailed from manufacturer
= $2.60 MM!

Total Spent = $8.66
Total Saved = $25.40
Percentage Saved = 75%!!

It's not okay for me to do laundry while he watches our two year old (all he has to do is play with her) because he worked a 10 hour day.

I'm standing here ironing his work shirts. But I have worry about our two year old knocking into the ironing board and burning herself because the hot iron fell on her.

I can't have a minute to myself because that would be too much.

I know I'm not alone here. I'm sick and tired of what I do for a living not being appreciated because it doesn't come with a steady pay check. Everything I do is for my family. Even blogging. Which use to be for me. And although I enjoy it, I also (now) blog to get free products and go to events for sponsors so my family can enjoy some of the nicer things. When did that happen?



I enjoy couponing, but it's a lot of work and planning. And it's time consuming. But I coupon to stretch the income so we can make sure we can afford our grocery bill.

I stay home with my daughter, yes, but I also watch my friend's little girl. And although I'm in my own house and with my daughter too, my time is still split and it's as if I'm taking care of twins all day (how you mamas with actual twins do it, I have no idea).

I just want to scream and pull my hair out some days. Please tell me I am not the only one!

My husband works so hard for us. I know he does. But I guess it boils down to, the "grass is always greener on the other side" syndrome. Most working mommies would love to be in my position. To stay at home with their child all day. But I wish I could get out of the house for a job. Even a car ride to the store by myself would be nice. My birthday is in 5 days. And instead of turning 27 and my hair maybe getting some grey hairs (although I haven't found one yet...thank GOD). I think it's going to get ripped out.

Please tell me I am not the only one who feels like this.

Yes, I love my husband and no it isn't his fault. Yes, I know I'm blessed. And yes I feel guilty for feeling this way. Maybe the hardest thing to grasp is that I use to do this for a pay check with nights and weekends off.

Would I trade my life for anything? No. But like Hubby needs a break, Mommy needs a time out.

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