Friday, April 29, 2011

Hobby or Obsession

For anyone that has not seen Extreme couponing on TLC, let me tell you, you're missing out!  About a year ago, my friend Ashlee started her couponing craze and I actually called her this week to appoligize for making fun of her :) After hearing about some of the great deals she got and watching this show, I decided to get the Sunday paper for the coupons.  I realize I don't have 60 hours a week to dedicate to couponing like these people, but I figure even if I save a few dollars a week it's worth it!  The past 2 weeks I've already saved about $25 on groceries/household stuff and I'm pretty proud of it. It's kind of addicting! I'm pretty sure Ray has thought I was nuts watching me get so excited clipping coupons, and going to all these sites to find the best deals.  However, I was impressed that he took the time to look up a few sites for me at work and write down the ones he recommended.  He later admited he likes when I save money so he can spend more...ha, ha!!!  So this is my newest hobby.

I am also slightly obsessed with snapfish and vistaprint.  I have been ordering many things from these sites the past few weeks.  I have found so many cute items that can be personalized and they aren't very expensive.  I've gotten a few nice things with Kenley's picture on them that I'm waiting to get.  I got a flyer in the mail with a coupon code for a free baby photo album from snapfish.  I uploaded about 30 pics and can't wait to see how it came out.  I think I have been on these sights every day the past few weeks. (Mostly when I am at work and have some extra time.)

I am trying to force myself to get back in the habit of working out at least 5 times a week.  I am really trying to stay motivated to lose the rest of this baby weight.  I realize I may only be able to call it "baby" weight for another month or so, and really I should call it "eating out/not working out" weight.  It's really hard to work out when I get home from a long day at work, have to feed Kenley, try to make something for Ray and I to eat, do a few chores, and try to spend a few minutes relaxing.  But, I am trying to do it right when I get home before anything else.  I am proud to say that I worked out every day this week.  I have been running about 2-3 miles a day mostly on the treadmill since the weather is crappy.  I just have to keep it up!

Anyway, I know this is a long post, but it's just my way of de-stressing.  It's Friday and I'm going to enjoy the rest of my weekend! 

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