I Hit Level Four

Went a whole honkin' week with barely any spinal pain.  Followed by a checkup, where hit fourth level - only one point down from last week but that's okay with me.  Then the girls at the office handed me a stack of coupon inserts.

Did I tell you I like coupons?

Anyway, I'm off to make a fall latte, sit my arse between two puppies and watch BBC's Supersized vs Superskinny.   Or my other favorite, Britain's Secret Eaters.  Probably clip some coupons, followed by a nappy nap.

Oh yeah, THIS is a proper day off.

Dig this Groovy Halloween Project
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Chubba Bubba Mondays: Happy Pants

Hello Boogerbutts, and welcome to another installment of Chubba Bubba Mondays.  I'm your host, the Incredible Shrinking Whisk.

So, how'd ya all do this week?  Anything to share?  If so, please do.

For me, the start of last week was a rough one, but thankfully got better.  First thing we did, was re-adjust my schedule (again), meaning I don't work three super heavy days in a row, but instead my boss broke them up.

From there, I hurt less, was able to recover faster (spine stuff), and continue to move forward.  Less pain, meant more energy.  I've even gotten back to house projects. 

Add to it that I've got a re-newed direction and goal in mind career-wise (more on that later).  And I feel good in my body.  Even with the bumps along the way, I'm happy with the progress during the last seven weeks.

So, upwards and onwards to a brand new week.  Goals: I'd like to be able to use the treadmill.  Just a slow walk, but that's okay.  It's a good goal for me.

PS:  I went back to Kmart and got those smaller jeans (2 sizes), at FULL PRICE.  Along with new undies, and Tim got some clothes as well.  After the transaction, Kmart thanked me by adding $20 in points to my rewards card.

Oh yeah, it's gonna be a good week.

Crapper Paper People

Hello Boogerbutts - I have had a very fun day off.  If you read my prior post, you already know the half of it.

Here's the other half ....

After meeting Tim for lunch, I went to Kmart and tried on jeans.  I went down two whole honkin' sizes.  The jeans were full-price, so pass.

That's okay, I wasn't there for the jeans, just curious to see what I'd fit in.  The reason for the trip: freebies.  And dig this, the register spit out ANOTHER $5 off my next purchase PLUS a $3 Thank You from the crapper paper people.

No kidding.  I got all of this stuff for free, and they thanked me by giving me $3 on top of the $5.  Bring on the next kill.

You Boogerbutts have a spooky weekend :-)

Today's Total: ZERO BUCKS (for everything here)

Its Been a Good Day

Diggity Ding Dong

Hey dig this.  My mother-in-law gave me jeans last year and when I put them on today they were TOO BIG.  Even better, I have energy for chores.  That usually doesn't happen following a work day.  But wait, that's not all ... 

Who has her wedding band on?  If you guessed me, you win an A on your paper and a star on your forehead.

Meanwhile, here's today's hot drink.  I use various spices but for this morning, it's almond milk, homemade ginger juice, honey, organic cinnamon and organic brown sugar.  Served in a Halloween mug.  As all fall drinks should be.

But first, dig these Halloween bakes I made last year for the pups.  Just canned Blue dog food and flour.  Make a dough, roll it out, make the shapes, and bake.  That's it.

Homemade Doggy Bakes

In Fun Halloween Shapes

SOCK IT

Check it out.  Almost free socks.  Paid 99 cents for each six pack.  And if I wanted to use my Kmart Rewards, I would have paid zero.  But I'm saving my Rewards for more free crapper paper.  Details on that, once I do the transaction.

Anyway, last week the register spit out coupons for $5 off any socks (costing $5 or more).  Got two of those coupons.  Found socks for $5.99, no tax where I live, so 99 cents.

But wait, that's not even the best part.  Both of my transactions printed even MORE coupons.  Which I had a feeling it would, and that's why I didn't get Tim's jeans with the socks.  Glad I listened to my gut because now, we'll get $5 in Rewards added to our key card, just for buying jeans that I was going to get him anyway.

Pretty cool.

As for the $5 off $35 purchase ... I will use that coupon if it figures well into my crapper paper run.  This will depend on store stock, my coupons and all that good stuff.

Then the last one, $10/50 isn't bad if I needed more towels and household stuff.  So since we just scored towels I might pass.  Or if they go on sale cheap again, I might go for it.

Just depends.

If you want to start couponing and have any questions, you can ask them here or email me.  I'm happy to share.

PS: For those who read Tim's blog.  Yes, I did eat all the chocolate.  What can I say?  I was in the Halloween spirit and before I knew it, all the chocolate had been gobbled up.

Total: $1.98 for 12 Pair

Does Your Man Garbage Pick?

Because mine does and look what he brought home last night.  More inserts.  That brings me to 54.  Totally free.

That is, if you don't mind garbage pickin'.

That's the Good Stuff

I woke today with barely any swelling, got my wedding band on, and had energy for the day.

I've already been to the bank, three markets and the doctor's.  Even had time to decorate my blog for Halloween.  And I did all of it with no pain.

That's the good stuff.

Know what else is good?  FREE body washes.  Eleven of them.  Then on Saturday night Tim took me to Kmart for new towels and at the end of my order, I scored 10 dollars in free Kmart money.  Plus, we hit Wally's for FREE crapper paper.

I don't know about you, but FREE crapper paper on a Saturday night, followed by a pizza and scary movie, is all that I need.  Beats diamonds any day of the week.

No lie.

Both images expand, and both contain pups.

Chubba Bubba Monday: Monkey Balls

I woke swollen and sore today.  The last three days at work have not been kind to me.  But my attitude is good, even though I feel a bit defeated on the work front.

And if I'm honest, my new hours aren't working. 

This changes the direction of my going back to school.  And leaves me a little unsure of where to step next.

Not a great feeling.

But it's clear that when I'm away from my job, I do much better.  Even as I write this, I know that I have to get a new job.  I know that.  And it sucks monkey balls.

So, how'd you all do this week?