Almost half way through the year...wow!

So time really flies! I think I am going to start posting more regularly. Especially now that I always have great deals to share! First off I thought I might update since the last post. We successfully closed and moved into our house in December! It was worth the wait! We love our new home! Got everything unpacked pretty quick but took a while to figure out where I wanted the bigger things and to put things up on the walls. We have hosted a few parties, had family stay, and gotten to know a few neighbors. I don't think we could have made a better choice. I am once again in the young women's program in our ward. Same calling...apparently thats where I am supposed to be and I am happy with that. I love being closer to my family and being able to have family stay with us.

Taylor will be 2 in a few weeks and she is definitely proving to me that she is growing up. Two weeks ago we got rid of the binky(cold turkey)with no problems. Last night I took apart her crib and set up her toddler bed. With her assistance. She really likes her new bed! She has been telling me when she needs to go on the toilet. Today she has kept her diaper dry for 4 hours and gone on the toilet 3 times! I think she decided to grow up over night! She may be in big girl underwear by her birthday(fingers crossed) which would be great!

Jake has been fortunate to stay busy at work and provide for our family. I am so grateful for that, knowing how hard it is to keep a job during these times. He is such a hard worker and know that his hard work is what's kept us going. I love my man! I have decided I absolutely love being at home and save quite a bit with my new hobby! Which takes enough time to be a part time job. Completely worth it!

As for my hobby...or "soul"(coupon binder) as Jake calls it. I am loving it! We are stocking up on the neccessities like never before. And paying pennies for it! Sometimes even getting things free or better yet, getting paid for it! For example, I just went to Walgreens this morning and bought a glucose meter(which I will donate-already gave one to my gma and she was thrilled)which was on sale for $10. I had a coupon for up to $30, which means free...but, this week they are giving $10 Register rewards with the purchase of the meter. What does that mean? That I paid 60 cents(all tax) but then it printed out a receipt/coupon for $10 off towards my next purchase at their store. Basically Walgreen cash! :) And did a similar thing last night with aspirin. Making $12 in Register rewards! Now I have $22 to spend at Walgreens for things I really need! :) Doesn't get any better than that....getting paid to shop, oh yeah!!!