F needed googly eyes to finish her valentines for school... Michaels coupon 40% off, so total spent on valentines is $1.94 for googly eyes. She made them out of construction paper she already has. We got the idea from this website: http://www.theidearoom.net/2015/01/valentines-day-crafts.html
Michaels is right near Petsmart, and I had a coupon for $3 off good through the end of February, so I popped in to buy cat litter. Besides the $3 coupon, the cat litter (their own brand) was $2 off with my petperks card. So the $14 box of cat litter (I buy the 40 lb. box) was $9. And the receipt had another $3 coupon (good until 3/17) if I filled out a survey online. So I did that while F did her math homework. We'll use if for dogfood.
Now the valentines are done, and the kitchen is clean for the night, and F has done her reading and logged it.
Today was a very low anxiety day for F and I'm hoping that things are getting better. She and I relax A LOT now! I think it's good for both of us.
Also talked to our friends who used to live on the Central Coast and now live here (I lived in SLO in college). I told them we're going to visit my parents and then go up the coast and they said they'll be there at the same time (we're there for a week, but they're there almost all summer!). She said "You should stay with us! We're renting a house!" I think that would be awesome! Let's see what D says... (he's more of an introvert, and I LOVE being around people). It could also save money (sharing costs), and we all know I love that!
Saved a Little Today
February 12th, 2015 at 02:32 am
February 12th, 2015 at 04:48 am 1423716514
My oldest son is a dyslexic with perfectionistic tendencies and that sometimes produces needless/useless anxiety. At least two or three times a year he will need a "mental health day" (he's in 7th grade). A day off can do wonders.
And when my younger daughter was in a particularly rough patch she stayed home and we clocked a "glee" marathon.
Sometimes it is best to step back and do nothing. Glad that F is feeling better.
February 13th, 2015 at 02:21 am 1423794071