THE PETERSENS

Since Ben has started his new job in Burlington, we have found that with the long commute and our other commitments, quality family time is hard to come by now.  That is why I now LOVE Saturdays.  We are trying our absolute bestest to set aside this one day to spend together as a family unit.  One Saturday in March, we went to the Science Museum in downtown Raleigh.  They just happened to have a special exhibit on lizards and snakes…you can imagine how utterly excited my husband was!  Here a few pictures of the day.

Caleb pointing at the skeletal remains of a whale hanging from the ceiling.

Toady-toad.

There were a gazillion snakes at this exhibit.  Personally, I found it terrifying.

Kroger had an amazing deal on cheese and a few other items last week, so I made sure to take advantage.

What I spent: $34.16
What I SAVED: $88.00
What I bought:

• 8 bags of Sargento shredded cheese
• 2 bags of sliced Sargento provolone cheese
• 6 bags of Kraft Naturals shredded cheese
• 2 blocks of Kraft colby jack cheese
• 8 cans Del Monte tomatoes
• 2 bottles Ken’s salad dressings
• 2 quarts International Delight creamer
• 8 boxes Ronzoni whole grain pasta
• 1 bottle Dial hand soap refill
• 1 bottle Lysol toilet bowl cleaner

Harris Teeter started their Super Triples today (3/24).  Me and the kids ventured out and came back with a bunch of great stuff and of course, 2 balloons.  Thanks, HT!  You sure know how to keep kids happy.

What I spent: $15.07
What I saved: $48.82 (in coupons tendered) and $10.52 (in VIC savings)
What I bought:

• 1 box Reynolds parchment paper
• 2 packages Reynolds paper bake cups
• 2 packages Martha White muffin mix
• 2 packages Mahatma saffron rice
• 1 box Kashi Heart to Heart cereal
• 1 bag Quaker Delights rice crackers
• 2 cans Dole mandarin oranges
• 1 jar JFG mayonnaise
• 1 package V8 tomato herb soup
• 1 bottle McCormick parsley flakes
• 1 box Uncle Ben’s whole grain wild rice
• 1 bag Texas Toast butter and garlic croutons
• 1 box Barilla mini farfalle pasta
• 1 pouch Bumble Bee premium tuna
• 1 canister Argo baking powder
• 2 packages Birds Eye frozen vegetables
• 1 package Birds Eye Steamfresh frozen vegetables
• 1 package Land of the Lakes butter and olive oil
• 1 container Breakstone’s sour cream
• 1 4-pack DanActive yogurt smoothies
• 1 package Oscar Mayer bacon

I discovered JL like this.  He utilized a step stool, his toy vacuum cleaner and an empty paper towel roll to make a microphone.  With his guitar on, he was ready to rock the house out.  I love my kid…he’s got such a great imagination!