Mommy & Me Monday

My friend from Maine came to visit on Saturday. We brought her to Cracker barrel. She had never been there. The food was so good that I went back the next day for breakfast. I hadn't had breakfast there before.

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Not so moody Monday blog hop

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Monday blog hop

New blog hop for me today. Each week they will have a featured a blogger, Hot blog of the week. Click on the button for more info. Have fun.

New England minute

Ogunquit

York beach

Nubble light house

Everygirl's Guide to Life.

I got this book today @ Walmart. It seems like a good book for Girls who want Guidance (haha). I only got to read the introduction pages. I love books like this. I'm always wanting an easier/quicker way to do things.

Wicked yummy

Today is my Dad's birthday & he came up to visit. I found out last night that he was coming up. I was thinking of making a cake, but I had this cookie mix in my cabinet, so I made this.

These are so good. Really sweet & yummy. I'm going to get another package & keep it in my pantry, so we can make it again soon. I know there are blogs with homemade, from scratch desserts, but sometimes you just have to go with a package mix. So much easier, when you are in a hurry.

Coupon class

I took a coupon class tonight @ our local library. I learned a few things.

1. Buy the Sunday paper (1 for each household member)
2. Sign up for the store cards
3. E mail companies that you like & tell them so & ask for coupons, recipes & samples.
4. Expired coupons can be giving to military bases (they can use them up to 6 months after they expire).
5. Sign up to watch Rite aid videos. You can print coupons after you watch the product (I haven't done this yet).
6. Organize your coupons in a binder (baseball card binders work the best for coupons) or a plastic envelope with a zipper on it. Write the name of the store on the outside.
7. Buy the cheapest Sunday newspaper (they should all have the same coupons. If you look in the left hand corner it will tell you how much you can save with the coupons).
8. Buy your All You subscriptions on Amazon (it's cheaper than the card you get in the magazine).
9. Sign up for restaurant/store e mails. You will get coupons & some offer birthday savings/coupons.

New reality show

I'm a sucker for reality shows, some of my faves are LA Ink, Tori & Dean, DC Cupcakes, Rachel Zoe (before Taylor left), Kimora, Housewives of NJ, Kate plus 8 & tons more. There's a new show on TV guide network called Nail files. I love nailpolish & I'm ready to order 1 of her nailpolishes really soon.

Vacation finds

Found this shirt in York beach.

I found this candle holder in Kennebunkport.

This bracelet was found at a shop in York beach @ a silversmith shop.

Happy 4th of July weekend

Photo via Pinterest

I hope everyone is having a fun & safe 4th of July weekend. We went to town day & to On the Border (sat out on the patio & I had my fave margarita, the OTB Meltdown) & we went to watch fireworks today, but had to leave because Tara was freaking out & hated the fireworks. Lately she's been really scared of thunder & this reminded her of thunder. She's gone to see fireworks every year. She said she will never go see fireworks again. We'll try it again next year.

My new toy

I just got this camera yesterday, so I haven't even used it yet. I'm hoping to get some great holiday weekend photos. I'm so excited. I love taking photos & my pink Olympus camera because it is compact & I can carry it with me at all times & it's shatterproof & waterproof. But the zoom isn't very good. The pink cam will be my everyday camera & this new 1 will be for special occasions.