Summer Fun

My husband and I made it out for a date night... at the Texas Rangers game. We were not frugal we enjoyed it from an air conditioning suite. I think this was the only time I went outside.

We've had many adventures this summer. With a family of 4 I'm all about bargains. We took a bike ride to the park and grilled hot dogs. It's was a ton of fun!

Every evening we ride bikes in the cul-de-sac with our neighbor kids. Sadly we are both moving. We'll miss them!




Sweet little girl loves playing in the water in the back yard. I call it old school fun with a slip and slide and a water hose.

Vacation Bible School has been the highlight of the summer. There is nothing like hearing my children sing praises with friends. I got teary eyed each time I head "How Great Thou Are"

It's always an adventure with us!

We're making up for lost time. Remember last summer I was on bedrest.

Modeling

I enjoy looking at model homes. Back in the day (when I had 2 kids) we would go out and look at open houses. Well now I mainly look online. Here are some of my favorites. I've got an online folder with photos of my "dream rooms".

First this is my FAVORITE pool and outdoor area ever. This photo is taken from a home for sale in the area we are looking. Too bad the house is only 3 bedroom. I'd say SOLD fast. All time dream kitchen. Complete kitchen paradise. I can see the kids yelling down from the balcony... "Mom, is that cookies I smell."

My husband and I are "Trekkie's" yes I admit it. This would be our dream media room. We're in talks to add one like this to the house if we move.

I adore balcony's in the house. It's so grand and beautiful. Look how little the big kids were.

Will was thinking " Not another modeling trip"

Kate was thinking... hum can I throw my brother over??

A "mom cave" yes that's for me. What a great space for crafting and "me" time.

Can't you see a reading area by the window with a nice cup of coffee?
Could I ever fill this closet up with my clothes? Umm it would take some serious shopping. Each morning I could pose and make sure my outfit was just perfect.

Dreaming about all these wonderful things can be fun. When it comes down to it I'm perfectly happy with "simple". Although some "fabulous" wouldn't hurt.

If there was one room in your house you could make your dream what would it be?

I say kitchen.

Free FryDay

Chick-fil-A, oh how wonderful your freebies are.

Stop by your local Chick-fil-A and mention your here to try the new Heinz dip and squeeze ketchup. Then you will receive..... Fried potato bliss and liquid gold (ketchup).

Free Decorating Tips and Free TV

You would think we spent hours and lots of money on expensive satellite TV since our TV is the center piece of our room.

Nope, we spent $0 each month on our TV bill. We do pay $9 a month for netflix. Love it!

Netflix has cable shows.. imagine that? Last year we decided to ditch the dish.
It was my husband's idea. I agreed very reluctantly and a year later I'm loving it! Never thought I would say that.

Don't get me wrong I miss my HGTV, Discovery Channel and E!

This blog world has also shown me I can get the same decorating tips and entertainment for free.

These ladies have some talent... they give me serious inspiration.

Better After - Home project instant gratification!

The Magic Brush - If I could have a painting buddy it would be this lady.

320 Sycamore - Another mom of a large family. She's got great ideas on a budget.

Nesting Place- Everyone loves the Nester.

Thrifty Decor Chick- Great ideas and a great sense of humor.

Shanty2chic - These girls are master DIYers.

There's No Place Like Home - This girl I know in real life. She's just a beautiful as her house.

Chic on a Shoestring - Great and creative ideas.

Projects Plenty - If I could swap houses with anyone it would be her. She's got great style!

Beneath my Heart- Inspiring and beautiful.

Beyond the Screen Door- Master seamstress.... could I borrow her sewing mind?

The Lettered Cottage- Another blog world favorite. HGTV needs Layla!

So tell me do you have a favorite home decor blog?

Free Paint Today!!

I am busy getting ready for the trip but I found a fabulous freebie. Visit this site today and pick your favorite color and receive a quart of Glidden paint FREE!

I chose Leather Brown. I am thinking of painting a garage sale find furniture piece. I know it's brown not my regular paint everything black paint. My husband is not feeling all the black painted wood.

Enjoy and hurry go get your free paint!!!

Wasteless Wednesday- Free Movies Summer Fun

School is out in 2 weeks! Yikes!!! What are we going to do for fun? Well I have a couple things figured out first, FREE MOVIES!! Every summer when we attend several times. I get giddy knowing that we go free instead of paying $8 a person.


Free Movies
Regal Theatres http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx
Rave Movie Theatres http://www.ravemotionpictures.com/ffff.asp

Almost Free... Cheap Movies:
$1 each or $5 for 10 shows ahead Cinemark http://www.cinemark.com/summermovieclubhouse/index.htm

$1 AMC Theatres http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/

$1 Kids, $2 Adults Studio Movie Grill http://www.studiomoviegrill.com/index2.html

$5 for 10 movies Harkins Theatres http://www.harkinstheatres.com/SummerMovieFun09/SummerMovieFun.aspx

Thrifty Thursday

Our library (North Richland Hills, TX) is the ultimate freebie fun for kids and adults. They have a soft play area that my kids love and a Starbucks for mommy. Yesterday we met some friends after school. It reminded me to post this freebie again that is easily forgotten.

Madeline and Milla in the soft play area.

Here is what we got:

• The kids all checked out 3 books


• We got 2 DVD's Love Bug and Transformers


• Mommy got 2 cookbooks and made copies of the favorites from the last cookbook checkout. I am so tired of having so many different cookbooks so I am putting together my own. Right now it is a big pile of mess, papers torn out from magazines and online printing. So I am getting a HUGE 3 ring binder and sorting and organizing to make the Mommy Cookbook for myself. Look for that post.