I've become a coupon fanatic! :)

The past few months I started to really get into couponing. I love saving that extra bit wherever I go. I actually always carry certain ones with me all the time, which meant I needed a place for them. I found this awesome coupon holder at Bed Bath and Beyond and had to order it. (I went into the store to order it there cause they'll let you use your 20% off coupon).
I checked the site, they actually have a different style now, but they are still really cute, here is the link. Bed Bath and Beyond Coupon/Receipt Organizer

Here is a picture of mine:


I have made up extra dividers so that I can have more categories. It's easier to find when there split up more. I have a section for Groceries (with beverages, condiments, snacks, and freezer section, just to make things easier to find), there is a restuarant section for fast food or dine in, first aid, beauty products, etc. I also have a section for target, cause I have so many coupons just for target. Also, one for Kiley, for diapers, babies r us coupons, and anything else that relates to her. I've had mine for almost a year and it is still holding up really well.

I LOVE this thing. It is so nice to have my coupons all in one spot, and the holder is small enough to carry everywhere with me. :)

Just on a side note, this last week I went to Target and got these items below for... $2.25!!!! :)

Home Management Binder

One thing I love is organization! BUT, I have not been organized AT ALL lately. I read some blogs a few months back about making a Home Management Binder. A Home Management Binder keeps schedules, to do lists, budgets, recipes, menus, contacts, etc all in one easy-to-find spot. I have been busy working on mine this last week, cause I am determined to get things on track. Picture of the one I put together below :)



I found AMAZING printables at these sites: TipsFromAMomOf3 This is where I started, got tons of ideas for my binder, and she has a ton of links for free printables.
TheProjectGirl She has some great printables for Projects and a gift log checklist, plus some DIY crafts

I'm still working on getting mine where I want it, but I have a good start so far. :)
I have to find the other ones that I used, but these were the two I had a blast with.

(I will post more pics later, once I get the binder in better shape)

Ok, Here We Go...

So, I started this blog AWHILE ago, and now, I intend to continue posting. We shall see how that goes. :)

I plan on making posts of just everything that interest's me. Recipes, organizational things, money saving tips, etc, etc, and of course, my sweet baby girl, Kiley!

So, as stated above, here we go!

Favorites!

Here is my first post of my "Favorite Things" Blog, and I thought I would make a post of the few of my favorite things that I got for Kiley that were convenient to have for her first few months of life.

1. Amy Coe Pacifier Holder- Not a must-have, but I thought it to be a convenient item. Before I had this, Kiley's pacifier would just float around her diaper bag and it always had lint or some fuzz stuck to it. So, this item is one of my faves.

2. Munchkin Pacifier clip- I love this clip. I used it a lot in Kiley's first months, it was so handy, and has a strong clip that holds on tight. Now, she doesn't use her paci as much, so I use it to hold her toys and clip it to her. It's nice to keep her from throwing her toy on the floor all the time. .


3. Pacifier wipes- another convenient item. I usually have Kiley's paci clipped to her, so I don't use these for pacis too much. BUT... it is convenient for toys that she ALWAYS drops on the floor. Just a quick wipe and there good to go again. I love this item too, because they smell like apples and are made of pretty much all edible type items.


4. Munchkin Diaper Bag Dispenser- I have had a couple times where Kiley has needed a diaper change and there has been no trashcan around, like when I change her in my car. Some of those diapers are diapers I would not like to leave floating around in my car either, ick! These are great because they have a clean smell to them that mask the smell inside. :)



5. And last but definetly not least in Kiley's World is her two favorite toys. The Baby Einstein Take-Along toy has always been a fave. It always gets her attention when shes fussy or bored. Also, Dylan the Duck, car seat toy is another fave. It squeaks, and makes other little noises. Kiley loved playing with this in the car.