Monday, April 22, 2013

Coupons

Ok, so I just got into couponing and I think it's so fun and rewarding!  I'm still learning the ins and outs of it, but I have a goal to use it to basically build a grocery store right within my own house.  I've been averaging about 50% savings so far and I am learning everything I can to try and increase that number.  Here's my latest haul:
- 3 15count packages Scott toilet paper
- 3 8count packages Viva paper towels
- 3 6count packages kleenex boxes
- Raid ant killer products (they've been trying to invade)
- 6 3ct packages disposable razors
- 11 various scrubbing bubbles cleaners (the pot's gonna shine til 2015)
- 7 various Windex cleaners

Total worth: $220

What did I pay? $100.03!

So that's a savings of about 54%

And it has a shelf life of pretty munch forever so no chance of the products expiring, so I'm pretty stoked.
Any good couponing/saving tips?

Maria

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Inspired by Lynne

Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Cinematic masterpiece its not, however the 1985 film "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" hits all the marks necessary for a great teen 80's film:

Cute, yet awkward main character:
 the best part of girls just want to have fun is helen hunt’s grasshopper hair accessory.
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Sarah Jessica Parker in Girls Just Want To Have Fun






Check

Best friend with a wild personality and fashion sense (I'm thinking of you, Duckie):
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Check

Hunky dude who is selling himself short (shirtless at some point is always a plus):

Check

And, of course, the wealthy villain:
Holly Gagnier
 Check

Also, the requisite getting-even-with-the-bully scene:
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As an added bonus this movie has 3 1/4 stars that went from child actor to recognizable adult actors.

Of course there's Sarah Jessica Parker in the lead role:

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 Sarah Jessica Parker Actress Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Carnegie Hall 2012-2013 Season opening night gala at Carnegie Hall on October 3, 2012 in New York City.
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Helen Hunt as her best friend:
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 Helen Hunt - 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards -01
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Shannen Doherty as the hunks kid sister:


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Oh and the 1/4 of a recognizable adult star?  Here he is- Jonathon Silverman.

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 Jonathan Silverman Actor Jonathan Silverman of 'In Case of Emergency' speaks during the 2007 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour for ABC at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on January 14, 2007 in Pasadena, California.
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If you're a fan of "Psych" you may know him as Lyin' Ryan from the episode where the famous "cuatros quesos dos fritos" originated. 

You're welcome.

I rewatched this movie over the weekend and was reminded of how entertaining it is- for 80's teen movie fans and hecklers alike.  Watch it!  It's on Netflix!