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Does your child have a Thanksgiving project due to "hide a turkey" or "disguise a turkey", my daughter go to do this one year in preschool and it was so much fun. She wanted the turkey dressed as a princess and it turned out so cute! I wish I could find the picture I took now. Remember to print those pictures, people! Since I can't find the picture of my daughter's disguised turkey, I will share a cute picture of my son dressed up for Thanksgiving at his preschool at the end of this post.

Traditional Thanksgiving dinner must haves are what make the holiday feel like home. Some people like to shake up some of their traditions or even put a twist on old favorites. Sticking to the traditional must haves reminds me of family even if they are no longer with us, so that's why I like to have the staples. The holiday of Thanksgiving originated from the Wampanoag tribe's philosophy of selflessness.

I wish I had done this type of picture for every Holiday. Oh well.

An Instagram Dump on the Day Before Thanksgiving.



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Hey everyone! How was your Thanksgiving? Did you do any Black Friday shopping today? I am more of a cyber Monday kind of girl so I don't do the hustle and bustle of the busy crowds, but this year I have noticed some completely awesome Black Friday deals that I just couldn't pass up and what's even better? Most are online! I am almost done Christmas shopping! :)

First though I would like to share my Weekly Totals from Publix and Kroger. Last night we decorated our Christmas tree.



Isn't it pretty? And then this morning Hubby took me grocery shopping and then had to be back at work at one. But tomorrow he is off! So let's check out how I did!

Publix:

2 Kleenex Hand Towels, 60 ct, $1.99
- 2 $0.50/1 Kleenex Hand Towels IP
- 2 $0.75/1 Kleenex Hand Towels , TARGET coupon Target.com (exp 11/27/2012)
= or $0.24 each

2 South Diet Protein Bars $2.99
$2/1 South Beach Diet® Products (zip 30187)
$1/1 South Beach Diet Protein Fit Bars Publix Coupon Winter Family Savings Booklet or PRINT
= FREE

4 MARUCHAN YAKISOBA HOME-STYLE JAPANESE NOODLES, BOGO $0.99
- 4 $0.50/1 Maruchan Yakisoba 10/14/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/31/2012)
= $2.02 MONEYMAKER!

8 PILLSBURY TOASTER STRUDEL PASTRIES, 6-CT, BOGO $1.99
-FREE Toaster Strudel Movie Ticket Rebate Offer HERE
-$5 Toaster Strudel Grocery Cash Rebate Offer HERE
- 4 $0.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, Toaster Scrambles, Pastries or Pancakes 09/09/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/01/2012)
= $3.96 - $5 rebate = $1.04 MM PLUS FREE Movie Tickets!

2 KELLOGG’S EGGO WAFFLES, 9.8 to 12.6 oz box, 2/$4
- 2 $1.50 from Kellogg's Family Rewards
= $1 or $0.50 each! :)

2 FRUITFULS, 64 OZ OR 8 PK, $1.99
- 2 $1/1 Nestle Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Juice Beverage, 6.75 oz, 8 pk IP
- $1/1 Juicy Juice from Publix Baby Club {our last batch and then we are in the preschool pals program. :( }
= $0.98 or $0.49 each! :)

4 KELLOGG’S CEREAL RICE KRISPIES, 9 oz box, $1.99
-B4G1 – Free Gallon of Milk wyb any 4 Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes or Froot Loops Cereal 8.7 or larger In-Ad Publix Coupon Yellow Advantage Buy Flyer “Bake & Save” (valid 11/24 to 12/14)
- 4 $1.50/1 from Kellogg's Family Rewards
= $1.96 or $0.49 each PLUS FREE milk! :)

2 DANNON ACTIVIA YOGURT 4 PK, 3/$6
- 2 $1/1 Dannon Activia Breakfast Blend, 4 pk IP
- $1/1 Dairy product from Baby Club PQ
= $1 or $0.50 each! :)

4 Knorr Sides 10/$10 (this might be a regional deal)
2 $1/2 Knorr® Sides products PUBLIX coupon Best Meals Happen at Home email
2 $0.50/2 Knorr® Rice and Pasta Sides IP (NLA?)
= FREE

2 Maybelline Single Eye Shadows $2.99
- 2 $2.00/1 PUBLIX coupon Green Advantage Flyer
- 2 $1.00/1 Maybelline Eye Shadow
= FREE {I can NOT turn down FREE makeup! :)}

10 Vivarin Alertness Aid $3.19
10 $1.00/1 Vivarin printable coupon IP
5 $5/2 Vivarin, Contac, Feosol, or Geritol Products PUBLIX COUPON Green Advantage Buy Flyer
= $3.10 MM!

4 Gerber Graduates Snacks, Puffs, Lil Crunchies, or Wagon or Waffle Wheels, assorted varieties, 1.48 oz $1.75
$1/2 Gerber Graduates 2+ Meals or Snacks printable
B3G1 Gerber Graduates Snacks or Healthy Meals or Lil Entrees, exp. 12/6/12 (Publix, Time To Save Coupon Booklet)
= $3.25 or $.81 each!

2 Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix, assorted varieties, 15.5- 18 oz BOGO $2.19
2 $1/1 Krusteaz Bakery Style Cookie Mix IP
= $0.18 or $.09 each!

Total after coupons (before taxes): $7.66 Total Saved: $96.48 Percentage Saved: 93%!!

Kroger:
{Remember: You can still catch these deals until tomorrow. :)}

4 Brut Deodorant 10/$10
{I love getting these and giving them out to my nephews in their 'stockings'.}
- 4 $1/1 Brut, fragrance, 3.5 oz+ or antiperspirant/deodorant, 2 oz+ 11/18/2012 SS Insert (exp 12/18/2012)
= FREE

4 Kroger Large Eggs, Grade A, 12 ct, $1.59
- 2 $.55/2 Dozen Eggs Incredible Egg Facebook Coupon - NLA
= $5.26 or $1.32 a dozen!


1 Kroger Ground Beef, Fresh, 73% Lean, Sold in a 5 lb Roll for $10.45, $2.09/lb
- $3 off when you spent $10 in meat department Kroger Mailed Coupon
= $7.45

Van’s Waffles, $2.99 (reg $3.15)
-$2/1 Van’s Product (NLA)
= $0.99

Total before coupons and taxes: $20.85
Saved: $14.86
Percentage Saved: 45%

Total Spent: $28.51 Total Saved: $111.34 Total Percentage Saved: 80%!!! :D

Happy almost Thanksgiving, everyone!
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February of 2010 my Father was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer and given six months to two years to live. So that March my husband and I planned to conceive in hopes that he would get the opportunity to meet his first grand child. We were blessed and found out we were pregnant in April.

My grandmother who had been suffering from Alzheimer's for quite sometime, became very ill and passed away right before I was able to tell her the wonderful news. I was one of the few people she remembered and I was by her side when she passed away.

May 2010, I got into a random car accident.

That June my husband's sister got married in Florida.



As soon as we returned, my father took a turn for the worse. He passed away July 16, 2010, the day after my husband and mine's third year wedding anniversary. Time seemed to stand still. I was very close to my father.



July 27, 2010, we found out we were having a little girl. I walked out of the doctor's office and the first thing I did was get out my phone to call my dad. And then I cried. But he told me I was having a little girl in a dream a few days before. And I just knew.


Right there after, my identity was stolen. She opened multiple credit cards and I had to take time off of work to get a police report. It over two years later and there is still something on my credit report.

Then the blood pressure issues started and I was put on bed rest November of that year.
My step-mother fought with us constantly over life insurance money and I just wanted my father back. But at least he was no longer in pain.



December 8, 2010, I went to a scheduled appointment and was sent to the hospital for induction due to preeclampsia. December 9 at 2:56 p.m., my perfect 7.3lb ray of sunshine was born.



I am thankful for her. Yes, I am thankful for my husband, he is my Prince Charming. Yes, I am thankful for all the other wonderful people in my life. But this little princess saved me. She was the silver lining on that horrendous year. And every day I look at her and I can not believe that we were blessed with this beautiful, smart, amazing miracle.