Why "Masker"?

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In college, I was a member of a sorority that was known as Maskers. There were 11 of us girls, all juniors, and 11 seniors. I was the 1997-1998 Masker #7. It was a highlight of my college years and I have used it for computer user ids since then. In the 10 years that have followed, however, I am learning the value of taking off the fake "Mask" and being true and authentic with myself and others. THAT is the purpose of my blog.

Friday, October 10, 2008

CVS-All this for $11.30



It's been a tough week for us since Cassie woke up Wednesday and Thursday with a horrible cold. Today (Friday) I finally decided I needed to get out for some CVS therapy. Cassie, on the other hand, realized what she was in for and asked, rather politely-"No more CVS, Mommy!" So what did this sensitive and caring Mommy do? Go to CVS! But I did have a little talk about how we could do something she chose after we did what I chose. Thankfully, her choice was easy...go home and swing in our back yard.

Okay, so I messed up on this trip and still need to go back to get the 'final' product to reach the "spend $20 on tummy medicine and get $10 in ECBs" deal. Once I do that, it'll make my shopping report sound much more impressive, but here it is, as it is! :) I heard through the grapevine (I heart CVS website: http://iheartcvs.com/2008/10/1019-1025-weekly-ecb-deals.html )that there will be a diaper deal next week so Cassie will have another opportunity to sacrifice for her Mother! With these diaper deals, I may never potty-train her! :) (kidding!)

1 Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste
1 Aquafresh toothpaste
3 Reeses snack bags
1 Huggies Diaper pack
1 Always Feminine product
1 32 oz. bottle of Vitamin water
1 Maloxx Tummy med
1 Maloxx chewables
1 bottle Purex Laundry detergent
1 spray bottle of hand sanitizer
2 Speed Stick deo/antiper.
Total: $52.21
Total AFTER coupons and ECB's: $11.30

Friday, October 3, 2008

CVS-All this for $2.95



Today's CVS trip was a small one...we simply didn't need much (since I've been stocking up on stuff for quite a few months now!).

1 Pampers 34 pack

1 Irish Spring 8 pack

3 Softsoap pumps

1 Pampers Baby wipes

2 Sunsilk hair product (for volume and for split ends)

1 Cover girl foundation

1 Vitamin D bottle

1 Fusion power Razor (for men)

Total before Extra Care Bucks and Coupons: $55.26

After: $2.95

I got all my "strategies" from this blog:

http://sahmmoney.blogspot.com/2008/09/cvs-this-week-928.html

Monday, September 29, 2008

Church Surprise Party

We went to Harrisburg for the weekend under the guise of "just visiting" Tim's parents but REALLY it was to be apart of the church's surprise party to honor Marvin (Tim's Dad) for 25 years of faithful ministry at Calvary! It was really wonderful to see the church express their love and appreciation for a guy we already think is terrific! Here are some snaps from Sunday after church: