A Few of My Favorite Things

Heather tagged me. She said it so well: "Post 5 of your favorite things. Idea, store, product, anything! (pictures not necessary, just thought I would) Like on Oprah's favorite things show, but you won't be receiving any of these until I win the lottary"...except the crackers. I could possibly get you the crackers Ü

1- My piano. I really love playing the piano. It's the first piece of furniture we ever purchased and still my favorite. Pre-Jaxon I played on an almost daily basis.... hour after hour. Jaxon changed that. He didn't enjoy the piano as much as I did. As a toddler he would grab my hands and pull them off the keys while I was playing. Ryker, bless his heart, enjoys the piano. He sits on the floor with toys for as much as 15 minutes at a time so I can play my heart out. I pull out old recital music every once in a while and remind myself that I've gotten rusty. It usually takes an event to pull the music out (like being asked to accompany someone or play in church) but when I start playing it's hard to stop.

2- Whales Crackers. I was so excited when my friend introduced me to my new favorite snack. If you love the delicious Goldfish crackers with all their cheddar goodness, then you will simply love Whales. They taste just as yummy and for a fraction of the cost...and you get more in a package. I love finding a product of equal value for a better deal. It makes me happy!

That leads me to my next favorite thing...3-Couponing! I know I can be a bit of a nerd sometimes, but I really do love getting a good deal. This is my coupon file box. I have folders for the SmartSource, Redplum, and Proctor & Gamble coupons that come in the Sunday newspaper. I also have files for any coupons that come in the mail or with the grocery receipts. I file them by baby, car, house/yard, eating out. The last file is for the grocery ad's. This little file box sits on my laundry room counter and saves our family lots of money. What's not to love?

4- Warm Vanilla Sugar anti-bacterial soap from Bath and Body Works. I love the smell. I love the feel. It's a good clean yummy feeling!

5-Do I really need to explain this one? I absolutely love my new camera! Finally I can get a picture of my boys before they turn their heads. Taking pictures doesn't result in tears and frustration for me or the boys. It has been so fun experimenting with it and I hope one day I can get it all figured out.