Ipad 2 VS Galaxy Tab??

I really want an Ipad 2 for my birthday.(Hint Hint if anyone wants to pitch in and give me an apple store gift card :) ) I think it is awesome but I have had people tell me different things. So which is better?

Ipad 2
http://www.apple.com/ipad/

or

Galaxy Tab
http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/

Please leave comments and let me know...

A song for Lily

Fly lyrics

 Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again

Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet

Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget

Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light

 

Lilys Memorial Information

LILY GRACE

Our Sweet Princess has gone to be with the Lord on Saturday March 19th.

In honor of her a memorial service will be held.

Date: Saturday the 26th

Time:1PM

Place: Palm West Funeral Home

110 Business Park Way
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411-1750

Everyone who was praying for her and supporting her is invited to attend.

Her favorite color was pink so we are all incorporating pink into our outfits.

We ask that flowers not be sent since there will be no funeral. A donation can be made to Hospice in Lily's name or a donation can be made to cover all of Lily's hospital bills.

Please post this on your facebook, email, blog..etc

It is hard for us to reach everyone that has been praying for Lily and so we ask that you help get the word out.

 

Shopping Adventure and Deals

I am going on a mission trip in a week so I needed some clothes. Also I have lost tons of weight so all my shorts were size 12 when I am a 4.

Soooo I set out today on a mission.
The cheapest shorts at a store right now are around $12-$15. And that was not in my budget at all. Also the only thing in the clearance sections are winter items.


I went to World Thrift store in Lake Worth and
City Girl Consignment in West Palm

I got:

-Gap Pink Skirt Size 4
(Retail $30-$50)

-DKNY Gray shorts Size 4
-The Limited Jean Skirt Size 4
-Freestyle Tan Shorts Size 3
-Lucky Brand Orange Print Blouse Size M
-Red Banana Republic Blouse Size M
-Style & Co Blouse Size small
-S.O. Blue NWT  Blue Shirt
-Tempted Brown Blouse

-Macaroni Kenneth Cole Shoes
(Retail 79.00)
-Matisse Made in Italy White Shoes
(Retail $80-$100)


Total Spent: $52 Dollars on Everything

Everything I bought was Brand Name and in Excellent condition.

Kids Consignment Sale This Weekend...Starts Today

A great way to save money is to buy baby and kids items at a consigmnet sale. The items are all in great condition and you can find great deals.

This weekend in West Palm

Check it out for a great deal

I always stock up on clothes, shoes and toys for Jeremiah and I spend hardly anything.

Here is the link http://www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com/seller_information_1024.html

Fandango Movie Tickets 2 for $9 or $4!!

This is a good deal. Right now Living Social is offering 2 movie tickets from Fandango for $9.

If you are a new member..You sign up and get five dollars off...So it is 4 bucks!!!

I just signed my Husband up and I got them for $4!!


https://livingsocial.com/deals/28498?ref=conf-jp&rpi=7390192

How I save money on groceries

The #1 way to save money is to PLAN AHEAD!!
I usually save 50% sometimes more sometimes less. It depends on the add.

There are  Five Adults and 2 Toddlers in my house

Before I started saving  I would go to the store without a plan and pick up everything I thought I needed and about 20 other items I would like. I spent a lot of money and then I ended up having to get creative at the end of the week to make a meal.


The first thing I do is make a list of general items I know I need; toliet paper, Salt, Butter...etc
Then think of meals I could make for example I already have noodles and sauce. So if I buy ground beef I have a meal.

Then I go to http://www.southernsavers.com/ ( a very important webiste!!) and look up the two stores I shop at ( Winndixie and Publix).

I then click everything I am going to purchase and see what coupons I need or am going to print.
After I gather everything I am ready to go.


I go to the store with my coupons and list. I always look for clearance items as well to see if I can get a quick deal. But make sure you know if it a good deal, just because it is on sale or "clearance" doesn't mean it really is.

Once I am home I make an inventory of what I have. I then make a Menu for the family for example

Snacks:
Fruit
Popcorn
Chips
Applesauce

Lunch:
Sandwhichs ( chicken, turkey or ham)
Soup
Pb and J
Mac and Cheese
Chef Boyardee
Salad

I would go on to list all the food options available. This makes it easy for someone to see what  is available  to eat. So noone can say " there is nothing to eat". It saves time and it makes it a lot easier to grab something on the go.

Another way I save is I buy all of my fruits and veggies from a local produce stand. It saves a lot of money. You just have to know your prices to know if you are getting a good deal.

My First post...Why a blog?

Well for my first post I decided I would explain why I started this blog and what it is about.


I want to use this blog to :

-Share deals I find
-Share any recipes, diet tips and such
-Share inspirational stories, quotes songs
- Share how my family is doing and what trouble we get into
-Help others save money, enjoy life and express themselves

I am an average mom with a very busy life. I hope that I can connect with other moms and we can all share with each other and also this blog will help me debrief and destress :)