Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

I haven't been blogging because I don't have a computer right now, my laptop broke and I have to ship it to Toshiba to be fixed so I won't be doing a lot of blogging because my only internet access is from my iphone or when I go to my parent's house (like right now).  It should take 10 days or so, hopefully less but we will see.

I snuck in here today to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and to tell you all that I hope you have a Safe and Happy New Year!

I also want to dedicate this posting to my best friend Michelle, who sadly left us 9 years ago on December 27th.  You can learn more about this magnificent woman by clicking on or searching for "Michelle" on my blog.  I love you and miss you Michelle! 

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Free Batteries at Target!

Right now there is a printable coupon for $1.00/1 pack of Rayovac Alkaline Batteries and Target has these batteries in the $1.00 area of their stores!  Even better, the coupon will let you print as many copies as you want!  The coupon is valid on AA/AAA-4, C/D-2, 9V-1 or larger) and expires 3/31/10.

Just go to:  http://www.rayovacbonus.com/EnterCode.aspx and enter this code:  74016761

They are rather small coupons so be sure to save your paper and ink by using half sheets of paper in your printer when you print them!

Happy Battery Shopping! LOL

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You Know You Live In Washington When...

I had to share this because even though I'm not originally from here (From Florida), I have found these all to be true! LOL

If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Washington .

If you've worn shorts, sandals and a parka at the same time, you live in Washington .

If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed the wrong number, you live in Washington .

If you measure distance in hours, you live in Washington .

If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you live in Washington .

If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' and back again in the same day, you live in Washington

If you install security lights on your house and garage but leave both doors unlocked, you live in Washington

If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Central, Southern or Eastern Washington .

If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a 2 layers of clothes or under a raincoat, you live in Washington

If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow and ice, you live in Washington .

If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction, you live in Washington .

If you feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash, you live in Washington

If you know more than 10 ways to order coffee, you live in Washington

If you know more people who own boats than air conditioners, you live in Washington

If you stand on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the "Walk" signal, you live in Washington

If you consider that if it has no snow or has not recently erupted, it is not a real mountain, you live in Washington .

If you can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and Dutch Bros, you live in Washington.

If you know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon, you live in Washington .

If you know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup , Abiqua, Issaquah , Oregon , Umpqua, Yakima and Willamette, you live in Washington .

If you consider swimming an indoor sport, you live in Washington

If you can tell the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food, you live in Washington .

If you never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho, you live in Washington

If you have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain, you live in Washington

If you think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists, you live in Washington

If you buy new sunglasses every year, because you cannot find the old ones after such a long time, you live in Washington

If you actually understand these jokes and forward them to your Washington friends, you live or have lived in Washington


(Jeff Foxworthy)

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Reason for my Absence

I just love this picture, don't you?  It's so cute it almost doesn't look real!

I've been absent from my blog and everything else "online" lately for many reasons but the main reason is that I have been dealing with a terrible depression since a few days before my birthday, (I'm not depressed about being 39+1; although I'm not thrilled about it!)

I've suffered from depression and anxiety since I was a teenager and sometimes it just comes out of nowhere and kicks me in the butt for a little while.  But, I'm on my way back up now and am feeling better so I wanted to pop in to let you know what was going on and why I stopped posting regularly.

With the holidays coming up and me trying to work on TheCouponWiki.com, I don't foresee a lot of personal blogging in the next couple of weeks (but you never know!).  I will also be without a computer (YIKES!!) for 7-10 days while I send in my piece of junk Toshiba laptop to be fixed.  I just bought it in July and it has a faulty part,(the port where you plug in the charger) and Toshiba has the worst technical support/customer service EVER!  I will probably get a lot done around the house without my laptop!  Either that or I will be borrowing someone else's to get my daily internet "fix". LOL

My mom has been coming over to work on my scrap room for me and it is coming along slowly but surely.  I will take pictures as I have time and show you the progress and organization methods I'm using.  I'm sure they will change a billion times as I start actually using my scrap room but I gotta start somewhere, right?

Stay warm and safe!  Happy Holidays.

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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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