It does not matter how much money I have or don’t have, one thing is true. \u00a0 I get almost giddy when I get something I need on an\u00a0incredible\u00a0sale. Yesterday, I hit a jackpot of sorts. \u00a0I got myself 4 pair of Jones New York velour cozy yoga pants (I walk and workout in them), that were originally $59 for $4 and change. If that was not a great enough deal, I then picked up Levi jeans for Ethan at $6.81 a pair. \u00a0I could not believe it but I love it!!! \u00a0Got a few more bargains but those were my biggest.<\/p>\n

It was a glorious and warm day here and I took a great walk outside with the puppies. \u00a0It felt wonderful and you can definitely smell spring in the air. \u00a0All the snow is melting so rapidly. \u00a0I know it is supposed to be cooler the next few days but there is no denying spring is coming. \u00a0Yesterday, when I was shopping the bathing suits, gardening supplies, swim toys and Easter candy were a very welcome sight.<\/p>\n

Remember, a few weeks back I told you all I was stressing over Ethan’s birthday cake and that it was going to be a construction scene. \u00a0Yesterday, I got the trucks for that and then in another store I found the perfect things for a John Deere tractor cake. \u00a0 I bought those too because with two little boys they are not going to go to waste for sure. \u00a0I plan to ask him what he would rather have, and then start my mental planning.<\/p>\n

It is a time of planning isn’t it? Springtime, and the anticipation of rebirth and renewal. \u00a0I am mentally preparing my garden and I decided I am going to ask my husband to build me another large raised bed. \u00a0I already have 2 but I want to add a third. \u00a0I cannot wait to get my hands into the soil and to start planting. \u00a0Are you all planning a garden? \u00a0I love being able to grow healthy food that I know was not sprayed with pesticides. \u00a0I also love showing my kids how things grow. \u00a0I would love to add some free-ranging chickens for eggs and for fun, but with our pack of dogs, it just does not mix. \u00a0Heck, I have even wanted a goat or two and a miniature donkey. \u00a0That does not sit so well with my husband, who knows he is the one who takes care of all the animals. \u00a0I try to sell him on the healthy benefits of our own goat milk and making our own goat cheese, but he just points to a farm down the road where we can pick that up. \u00a0So no chickens, goats or donkeys but I will have my garden.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget the cookie stamp give-away is over in a few hours. \u00a0I have so many great give-aways coming up. \u00a0Great things like $25.00 gift certificates and gift cards to various establishments like Dali Decals,\u00a0environmentally\u00a0friendly products, toys and so much more. \u00a0Make sure you subscribe to the blog so you do not miss out.<\/p>\n

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