Confusing Life

My life has always been confusing to me. One minute it's perfect and the next it's not. One minute I'm really happy and the next, depressed. Has anyone else felt like this at times? I went to Missouri last weekend to visit my family because my grandpas health has declined and I feel that since I've been back that I need to make some changes in my life.

The first thing I want to start changing is my health. I never really paid attention to the crap I'd eat and drink. Since I went to Missouri I have only had 2 sodas (in the one week I have been back) and fast food once. I've been mainly drinking water and eating chicken and veggies. I have my best friend Rikki to thank because I look up to him and he tries to live a healthy lifestyle and I tend to copy what he does. So this whole week I have been eating better and feeling better about myself. It's great. I actually feel more alive than I've felt in a long time.

-Later-


Decided to break this up over a couple of days because it's been so overwhelming to write and even think about. Seriously, my head feels like it's going to explode. I've been talking to my mom about stuff and she's been very helpful and full of great advice and stuff. I <3 her. I just know there are steps I need to make to better my life and if not, I'll be miserable for the rest of my life. I just hate having to make choices like these. I'll keep you all updated..sorry this is so vague.

-Hera-

Hera:

My friend's beautiful Pitbull. She's amazing. Even though everyone thinks the breed is horrible, just remember it's how the dog is trained. Most agressive Pits are trained that way and are used for fighting. She is not and has a loving owner.

Here are just a few pictures I snapped of her the other day. Let me know what you think.

Photos were taken and edited by me. If you'd like to use them, please contact me first! Thanks!

Couponing 101 and Update: Long Post

I'll start with an update first. Sorry I have been away from my blog. I haven't really had anything new to talk about or post so I just kind of stepped aside from blogging for awhile. Now I'm back and ready to blog full force. [At least try to anyway]. Little update on my life right now. It's crazy. I'm planning a trip to Missouri in May to see my family [Grandparents, aunts, uncles, ya know...the whole shabang!]. Well the perk of going up there when I am is that my dad will be there too. Yay! It's like killing two birds with one stone [even though I'd NEVER kill a bird or even think of doing something that crazy]. So here's my list of stuff I've been focusing my time on.

1. Getting the hatch subframe and steering rack replaced [my bolt is broken on my subframe and I don't want to risk it coming out when I make a 10 hr drive].
2. Getting the inspection done on the hatch before the end of the month. [Going to cost me anywhere from $40-$100].
3. Get an alignment [$40-$100]
4. Pay bills -_-
5. Find someone to watch Sissy or take her with us.
6. Trying to sell my HTC HD2 Android phone [t-mobile]
7. Trying to sell parts I have off the other hatch.

As you can see I've been really busy. Life however, has been going pretty good besides the money issues. My good friend Rikki started work at my job on Monday and I absolutely <3 having him work with us. Not only is he a good worker but I feel awesome having a friend work with me. Before it was just ugh, didn't really want to go in and now it's awesome. I look forward to work and love hearing jokes and being able to go to lunch with someone whenever I want. It's great. 

Another good thing is that Blake and I have grown closer in the past few months. From the time we were thinking about breaking up till now; we have definitely grown closer. He's more loving and I have changed a lot too. No more depressed or sad Katie!

That's all for my update on my life. Now on to couponing!! [Let me know if you all are sick of these posts yet]

Lately I have come across some great deals that I could not pass up. Here they are!

I believe April 1st (Sunday) the Allegra coupon came out. Correct me if I'm wrong. 

Walmart Trip:

3 Allegra $7/1 used in 3 transactions.

1st-3rd Transaction (since they are all the same)

Allegra 5ct Tablets reg. $5.94 - $7/1 Coupon = +$1.06 overage

Vitamin Water reg. $1.08 - $1.06 overage

Total Spent: $0.02!!

Total on all transactions = $0.06!

Kroger Trip

All Mighty Pacs sale 2/$3 - (3) $1/1 Coupons = $0.50ea
Allegra 5ct Tablets reg. $5.95 - $7/1 coupon = +$1.05

Total Spent: $0.45!!

Target Trip:

Green Works Cleaners reg. $2.49ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons - (1) $1/2 Target Printable = $1.98/2 = $0.99 ea!

Method hand soap reg. $2.69ea - (4) $2/1 Manufacturer Coupons = $0.69ea!

Carefree Panty liners reg. $0.99 - $1/1 Manufacturer Coupon = FREE!!

Reach Floss reg. $0.97ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons = FREE!!

Cascade Trial Pack reg. $0.97 - $0.50/1 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.47

Total Spent: $5.21

Target Trip #2

Green Works Cleaners reg. $2.49ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons - (1) $1/2 Target Printable = $1.98/2 = $0.99 ea!

Method dish soap reg. $2.69ea - (2) $2/1 Manufacturer Coupons = $0.69ea!

Glade Room Sprays reg. $0.99ea - (2) $1/1 Target Coupons = FREE!!

Reach Floss reg. $0.97ea - (2) $1/1 Manufacturer Coupons = FREE!!

Free Trash bag sample

Total Spent: $3.36

Kroger Trip #2

Angel Soft 4pk Toilet Paper sale $1 - $0.45/1 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.55

Ivory Body Wash sale $1ea - $1/2 Manufacturer Coupon = $0.50ea

Total Spent: $3.55

Hope my explaining made it easy for everyone to understand. Have you scored any good deals this week??

Here's an update picture of my stock pile. This is only the smaller section that I started on my closet shelf. As you can see, I need more closet shelf room lol.

This is what I have on this shelf:

1. 8 Ivory Body washes = $4
2. 4 Green Works Cleaners = $3.96
3. 4 Method Hand soaps = $2.76
4. 2 Method Dish Soaps = $1.38
5. 7 Schick Hydro Silk Razor/Shave Gel Combos Packs = $13.79
6. 16 Glade Room Sprays [I just gave 2 away to a friend this morning] = Freebies. Would have cost $16

Hope you all enjoyed this post!!!!

Hooked on Couponing: Today's Haul

If you haven't already realized by now, I'm HOOKED on couponing!! It's become a new hobby of mine to save money. Look at how the economy is doing right now. Some people are still struggling to get by. Couponing is a great way to save money and start a stock pile of everyday things you use.


Here is my haul of the day [explained]:

Walmart Trip:


6 Glade Room Sprays - $0.98ea
-3 $2/2 Glade Product Coupons
=6 FREE!


1 Schick Hydro Silk Razor/Shave Gel Combo Pack - $5.97
-1 $4/1 Schick Hydro Silk Coupon
=$1.97


1 Suave Deodorant - $0.97
-1 $0.50/1 Suave Deodorant Coupon
=$0.47

Total w/o Coupons: $12.82
Total with Coupons: $2.52!!!!

Weekly Goodies: Schick Hydro Razor

This week I was able to score a great deal on some razors. I tend to go through razors pretty frequently. I found out about these razors through [ The Krazy Coupon Lady ]. I love her facebook page. If you're into couponing, check her out because she posts all of the great deals and what coupons to use with them. It's simple, easy and a great way to save money!!

The Schick Hydro Silk Razor packs came with one razor and one mini shave gel. Retail $5.97 - $4.00/1 Coupon = $1.97 ea!


I ended up picking up 6 packs and then 1 plain razor with an extra blade. Total spent $17.39ish for 7 razors. Great deal if you consider one razor retails for $9.57~ and a pack of 4 blades is over $13!! I could not pass this deal up.


I also got a few freebies this week. 1st one being dog treats. I don't have a dog, so I gave one back to my coworker and one bag to my boss for their dogs.

I also scored a free 12pk of Hot Apple Cider for the Keurig at work. I have to say it's actually pretty good!! Usually I'm not a fan of the little packets because they're usually not strong enough but this one is great.


I say a 16pk of this at Walmart yesterday and it retails for a little over $16! 


Definitely a great thing to get free when they are a tad bit pricey.




That's it for my weekly goodies! Hope you all enjoyed my post and have a great weekend!!

Good Morning Beautiful! [Pic Heavy]

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

Hope you all are having a great Friday!!! Enjoy the weekend!!

Sorry Ladies...

I haven't been posting much lately. Just haven't really had much to talk about and don't want to bore you all with my "couponing". Even though that's what I've been doing mostly. -- By mostly, I mean all the time. That's all I've been up to really is couponing. I've come across some great deals like free cat/dog food and free toothpaste. So I've been getting extra coupons and stocking up.

Here's my stock pile when I started:

 There really wasn't that much stuff in my linen closet when I started out and then picture was taken August 11, 2011.


Since then I have had to reorganize my linen closet and this is how it looks now:

I have all of my hair products (shampoos, conditioners) body washes, shave gel and toothpastes. Then the next shelf down I have all of my cat food I've gotten for free. The toilet paper I did not get for free but on sale.

 Since this picture was taken, I have actually filled the shelf up where my cat is standing. I have about 3 more bags of litter on that shelf and more cat food.


I guess you could say I'm "extreme". Most of my friends give me crap because of all of the cat food (about 44 bags). But really, I've gotten it all free and now I don't have to buy her food for a year +! All of the kitty litter I got for about $1.00- a bag and almost everything on the shampoo shelf was free or really cheap.


I'm starting to get over what people say about my "stock pile". I like being able to save money and stock up on stuff when it's free. Can you blame me? People just say that I don't need all of this. The way I look at it..it's money that I am saving that I can either save or use for groceries for myself. 


I hope you all are having a fantabulous day and I will try to start blogging more again. 


xoxo