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Top Ten Tuesday: Products I Refuse to Pay For

March 30, 2010 by Amy 9 Comments

It’s no shock I love coupons. You may not be convinced that it’s worth the time but I thought I’d list out things that I haven’t paid for in over two years that I’ve been couponing. (Here’s one of my favorite deals) Also, here’s a peek into my closet space where I store these things. I like to call it my personal mini-CVS. This is just half the closet and I give away bags of free stuff regularly.

So here’s what I refuse to pay for these days…

Razors. Even the fancy battery operated, refill required ones.
Tylenol. Brand name!
Cold Medicine
Body Wash
Lotion
Shampoo/conditioner
Sunless tanning lotion
Deodorant
Cleaner (almost any kind…toilet,bleach spray, etc)
Toothbrush/toothpaste

If I bought just one of each of those at full price, that list would total nearly $60! I’ll go ahead and plug moneysavingmom.com. I learned everything from Crystal! And the thing is, that doesn’t even touch the grocery store! That’s just health and beauty products from CVS! I get so excited; can you tell from the exclamation marks!?!

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite New Moon Scenes

March 23, 2010 by Amy 22 Comments

Hang on folks, I’m going fangirl for this list!

So I kind of already did some lists like this. I did a list when I first saw New Moon of things that I liked and then I did a post of favorite little things. But after seeing the movie, well, several times, these are the moments that stick out to me.

Bella telling Edward it’s gross she’s dating an old man. Only one of few funny moments during New Moon.
Bella cuts her finger. While this didn’t play out exactly how I had it in my head, I felt like Chris did such a good job showing the cut and the blood hitting the floor. It was just kind of a beautiful scene and so pivotal for this book.
Bella misses Edward and they show the 360 scene with the months. I think this is one of those times Chris really hit the nail on the head. I love the song Possibility playing in the background. The showing of season change as well as time change. The loss of pictures on the wall. It’s really a gorgeous set of scenes that came out of nowhere considering all they had to work with is a few words.
Jac0b turns into a wolf for the first time. I remember this is the first scene I saw in previews and it was just as astounding in the movie. Jac0b’s a wolf!!
Bella tells Jac0b he’s sort of beautiful. It’s also the scene Jac0b sheds his shirt but yeah, not going to harp on that too long. But Bella telling Jac0b he’s beautiful..she’s realizing she sees him as more than friends and she’s so right…he’s sort of beautiful!
Jac0b and Mike during the movie scene. From Mike asking if he was old enough, to the guys holding their hands out to be held, to Jac0b calling Mike a marshmallow to Bella fighting her feelings for Jac0b on the stairs…love, love, love.
When Jac0b comes in the cabin on the reservation and leans against the doorframe. This moment is captured in the picture above. You might have to watch back to catch this one but Bella is watching Sam and Emily and then Jac0b walks in. *sigh* So…sigh-worthy.
Jac0b climbs in Bella’s room. Watching the DVD extra, I found out Taylor literally jumped up into her room like that. Can’t believe that wasn’t CGI or a stunt double or something. But once he gets into his room, Taylor puts on a fantastic performance. They’re wanting to leave together and he’s wanting her remember. And he sees the dream-catcher on her bed. It’s all so heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time.
Jac0b speaks Quiluete to Bella and then almost kisses her. Seriously this might be my favorite moment. There’s nothing more attractive than a guy that can speak more than one language and Jac0b throwing out the Quilete saying something sweet right before he kisses her is about my undoing.
Edward and Jac0b showdown at the end. This is at the very, very end when they’re in the woods. Jac0b is hurt and leaves and Edward proposes. It’s the thing that makes this series work. Two loves that you want both to work and yet it can’t. You’re happy when Edward proposes AND you’re sad that Jac0b leaves. I leave this for last as well because I can not wait for Eclipse when we see more of this triangle play out!

Is anyone as surprised as I am how little Edward there is in this list? Jac0b truly owns this movie. I’ve told several people I’ve realized I’m completely Team Jac0b during the movie although I stick with Team Edward through the books. Taylor just really brings Jac0b to life and I really *get* what Bella saw in him.

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Top Ten Tuesday: The Pioneer Woman’s Top 10 Recipes

March 16, 2010 by Amy 16 Comments

I’ve been wanting to do this list AND participate in Top 10 Tuesday. But somehow never put the two together? Who knew?

I have to give this with the qualification I haven’t tried every single recipe in the book but I think I’ve hit 90% of it. I’m judging simply by the mmm factor taking into consideration I would eat desserts 8 times a day as well as ease of recipe and frequency you make it. Also judging by how quickly my brain pulled it out of thin air. So here’s my list so far:

1 – Tomato Soup

This gets such high marks because it’s so delicious and so easy.

2 – Chicken Pot Pie

This is a tummy pleaser for sure. It takes a little more work because of the crust and time but once you’re familiar with it, it’s pretty easy.

3 – Blue Cheese Sauce

This is so high on the list because I could eat it with a spoon and try to find every reason to eat it again. It’s not in the cookbook either but did I mention it’s yummy?

4 -Tomato Basil Pizza (including her Pizza crust recipe)

Best homemade pizza ever.

5 -Best Lasagna Ever

I feel like a real cook when I make this. No can of spaghetti sauce included! It’s not the easiest thing ever but it certainly is yummy!

6 -Mocha Brownies

By far my favorite dessert recipe in the book. The inch thick icing is just sinful!

7 – Onion Strings

I could eat these for a snack pretty much any time of the day. They are salty and crunchy and for once I don’t feel like I’m missing out on not buying a Bloomin’ Onion somewhere

8 –Cinnamon Rolls

I only made these once. They are sinful. Period.

9 – Jalapeno Poppers

This is a great party snack. Even people that don’t like jalapeno should like these. And something about wrapped in bacon and a toothpick make me feel fancy.