39 + 1 Years Ago Today...

Today I want to thank my mom, who happens to be the best mom in the entire universe.  39 + 1 years ago today, she was giving birth to a sick baby, a very sick baby who was not expected to live.  After the loss of several babies due to miscarriages and multiple stillbirths, she faced yet another possible loss.  When the baby was born she was told that she needed an immediate and complete blood transfusion for any possible chance at survival and if the baby were to survive, it would undoubtedly be mentally retarded or disabled.  She went home without her baby, and for any mother, the thought of leaving your sick newborn in the hospital and going home to an empty crib is something nobody should ever have to go through.

My mom had a 1 1/2 year old little boy at home and Christmas was fast approaching, however, she was so worried that part of her was preparing herself for the loss of yet another baby and she just couldn't bring herself to get a tree, decorations or presents.  She just wanted to know if her baby girl would make it and prayed for the day she could bring her home to meet her big brother.

The doctor's told her that the baby had to reach 5 pounds before even considering allowing her to leave the hospital but the baby was still gravely ill, tiny and looked like a little orange due to the skin discoloration.  After what seemed like an eternity, on Christmas Eve, the doctor's informed my mom that her baby had reached 5 pounds (barely) and was healthy enough to go home!

My mom rushed to the hospital to bring her baby girl home to meet her big brother and just in time for Christmas.  But first, she stopped at a department store (similar to Walmart) to get some Christmas presents for her babies, the neighbors brought over a Christmas tree and some decorations and when she awoke on Christmas day, she had her two babies together and her prayers were answered.

And if you hadn't guessed by now that the baby girl was me, consider the fact that my first stop after leaving the hospital was a DEPARTMENT STORE, well, it explains it all!

Each year when my birthday rolls around, I feel like we all should be celebrating and honoring my mom for her undying love, strength and grace.  She endured so much just to bring my brother and I into the world.  Unfortunately, her story didn't end there, she tried once again for one more healthy child and got pregnant shortly after my birth but that baby didn't make it.  Her losses were just too much for any person to endure and only by the Grace of God did she find the ability to keep on going day after day, for my brother and I.

I want to thank her and to share with the world that this magnificent woman has the biggest heart, so full of love,  and a soul so caring and unselfish.  She is a rare and precious gift to all that cross her path and I, for one, am so grateful to her for always doing everything she could for me and my brother.  No girl could ask for a better mom, that's one thing I know for sure.  As you may have guessed, she brought along those same qualities when she became a grandmother of four!  My mom has a son, Michael, 41, a daughter, Kat (me), 39+1 (lol), two grandsons, Justin, 17 and Tyler, 12 and two granddaughters, Dakota, 4 and Montana 1 1/2.  And she is still taking care of us all in one way or another on a daily basis!

So today I want to say thank you and congratulations to my mom!  Your road to and through motherhood sure has been a long and many times, difficult one.  However, lucky for us, you were born with some kind of rare and magical "mom gene" (that skipped my generation!), because nobody has suffered as much as you to become a mom, or as a mom!  (Sorry for my part of that LOL). 

So I want to say to my mom, Holly,

"Happy Birthday to us today mom! You did all of the work (and still do) so we should be celebrating you first today and me second.  All I did was appear after all! LOL" 

I love you!   Kat/Kathleen/Kathy/Holly (LOL)  (Even though you could have worked out the name thing a little differently!  Just teasing!)

Fashion Bug Coupon Code Catalina

I was shopping at Walgreens and got a catlina receipt for Fashion Bug that can be used online at www.fashionbug.com for $10.00 off your purchase of $25.00 or more.  It expires on 12/16/09.  The coupon code is:  776285702.

I hope someone can use it :)

A quick update:  I found a dentist and made it through (with gas!), God I love that stuff! and am starting to feel much better.  It cost less than I was quoted so that was nice.  Step one - DONE!

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Walgreen's December Coupon Booklet

This month's Walgreen's coupon booklet has over $160.00 in savings that can be combined with MQ for some awesome deals! The coupons are valid from 11/29 through 12/26. Here is what you will find in this month's booklet:

• $2/1 W Triple Blade Saving System or Cartridges 8 pack
• $1/1 Clio Palm Perfect Electric Shaver
• $2/1 Head Blade Shaving Cream 8 oz., Sport Razor System or Triple Blade Cartridges, 4 pack
• $1/1 UTI Home Screening Test Stick, 2 pack
• $1/1 Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets, 40 ct.
• $1/1 Aspericreme Heat Gel, 2.5 oz. or Crème, 3 oz.
• $4/1 Super Colon Cleanse Laxative 120 ct.
• $2/1 Phillips Colon Health, 30 ct.
• $1/1 Konsyl Laxative, 15.9 oz.
• $2/1 Phazyme Ultra Strength Soft Gels 180 mg., 12 ct., Tagamet 200 mg., 30 ct. Gaviscon Extra Strength, 100 ct.
• $2/1 Phazyme Anti Gas Product any Rolling Printable (Link from DB)
• $3/1 Senokot -S 30 ct. or Senokot, 50 ct.
• $4/1 Excedrin PM Express Gels, 80 ct.
• $3/1 Mucinex 600 mg. Extended Release Tablets, 100 ct.
• $3/1 Comtrex Cold and Cough Day/Night Caplets, 20 ct.
• $1/1 Chapstick 3 Pack Lip Balm Cherry .15 oz. each
• $1/1 Carmex 3 Pack, Original or Cherry Squeeze Tube, .35 oz. each
• $1.50/1 Neosporin Lip Health, .27 or .35 oz.
• $10/1 Wal-itin 10 mg., 150 ct.
• $4/1 Claritin 10 mg., Liqui-Gels, 40 ct., or Tablets, 45 ct.
• $4/1 Wal-Zyr 24 Hr. 10 mg., 14 ct.
• $3/1 Mentadent Whitening and Polishing Kit
• $4/1 Natural Dentist Mouthwash 16 oz.
• $1/1 Dr. Fresh Plaque Rinse, 16 oz., includes toothbrush or 2 pack toothbrush
• $2/1 Dove Extra Dry Cream Oil Lotion, 13.5 oz.
• $2/1 Softsoap Ensembles Pump Fresh Essence 8.3 oz.
• $1/1 Ensembles Base Fresh Essence, 8.3 oz.
• $5/1 L'Oreal Advanced Revitalift, .4 or 1.7 oz.
• $2/1 Nice 'N Easy Perfect 10 Hair Color
• $3/1 L'Oreal Couleur Expert or Dream Blond Hair Color
• $2/1 L'Oreal Preference Hair Color
• $2/1 L'Oreal Feria Hair Color
• $1/1 Revlon Implements (Has picture of nail file)
• $3/1 Revlon Beauty Tool (Has picture of make up brushes)
• $0.50/1 Hot Kid Baby Mum-Mum Original, 24 pack
• $2/1 Similasan Ear or Eye Drops, .33 oz.
• $3/1 Aquify Multi Purpose Solution or Clear Care Disinfectant 2 pack, 12 oz.
• $5/1 Murine Earigate Ear Cleansing System, 3.3 oz.
• $5/1 Afrin Pure Sea Nasal Rinse, 4 oz.
• $10/1 Extenze, 30 caplets
• $2.50/1 Durex Condoms, 12 pack
• $1/1 Wet Lubricant, 3.1 to 10.1 oz.
• $2/1 Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Wart Removal, 7 or 12 Pack
• $1/1 Dr. Scholl's For Her, Smooth My Sole
• $1/1 Any Dr. Scholl's Product Tearpad
• $2/1 ProFoot Triad Orthotic or Miracle Custom Molding Insoles
• $5/1 Jillian Michaels Detox and Cleanse, 35 ct., Fat Burner, Calorie Control, 84 ct. or Quick Start, 56 ct.
• $2/1 Rayovac Hearing Aid Batteries, 10, 13, 312, or 675, 8 pack
• Energizer EZ Change Hearing Aid Battery or 10, 13 or 312, 8 pack
• $4/1 Sinus Buster Nasal Spray, .68 oz.
• $1/1 Wal-born Plus Probiotic Orange, 10 ct.
• $4/1 Thermalon Neck or Back Wrap
• $1/2 Nestle Jingles Butterfinger or Crunch Candy, 9.2 to 11 oz.
• $1/2 Toblerone Chocolate Bar 3.5 or 3.52 oz.
• $0.50/2 Wrigley's Orbit Gum, 14 pack.
• $1/2 Life Savers Candy, 6.25 to 7.7 oz.
• $1/2 Red Bull Energy Shot 2 pack, 2 oz. each
• $1/1 Open It! Rx 4 Tools in One
• $1/1 Bic Lighter, 5 pack or Sure Start Multi Purpose Lighter
• $25/1 Listen Up Micro Personal Sound Amplifier

(Thanks Hip to Save!)

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Toys R Us Printable Toy Coupons 11/29-12/4

Toys R Us is offering the following internet printable coupons that are valid from 11/29 through 12/4.

• All Babies R Us Formulas – BOGO
  
  
• All Carter Clothing – save 50%
  
  
• All Charmin and Bounty Big Packs $14
  
  
• All Halo SleepSacks – BOGO 50% off
  
  
• All Koala Kids Corduroy shoes & All Winter Boots & Slippers – save 30%
  
  
• All Orajel Items – Save $1
  
  
• All Outerwear, hats and mittens – save 40%
  
  
• Amy Coe Stroller – Save $20
  
  
• Amy Coe pajamas – save 30%
  
  
• Annie’s Homegrown Products – BOGO
  
  
• Aveeno Baby Items 8 oz. – 3 for $10
  
  
• Aveeno Baby Items 12 oz.- 2 for $9
  
  
• Babies R Us – Mega Pack Of Diapers – 3 for $20
  
  
• Baby Einstein DVD’s – Save $10 on 2
  
  
• Bergamo Wood Toy Boxes – Save 25%
  
  
• Buy 3 Enfamil Products – Get a $10 Gift Card
  
  
• Cynthia Rowley clothing – save 30%
  
  
• Dr. Brown’s Bottle Pack – Save $3
  
  
• Earth’s Best Baby Foods – 10 For $5
  
  
• Evenflo ExerSaucer Mega-Splash or 1-2-3 Tea For Me – save $10
  
  
• Glider and Ottoman – Save $50
  
  
• Medela Pump- Save 20%
  
  
• Nestle Good Start Formula – 2 For $30
  
  
• Pampers Value Boxes – Save $10 on 2
  
  
• Saferty First Car Seat – Save $30
  
  
• Summer Infant Organic Essentials & Nursery Essentials sets - save $15

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(Thanks Mojo Savings!)

Target: Changes in Coupon Release System and Price Match Policy

FYI: For all Target Shoppers to read:

Target: Changes in Coupon Release System and Price Match Policy