Brave New World

I remember the first deal I scored. I remember it like it was yesterday. This is significant because it happened way over a year ago and these days I'm lucky if I remember to put the milk in the fridge and the cereal in the pantry and not vice versa. It is certainly not for me to question His divine plan, but being a questioning kinda gal I do wonder why God doesn't upgrade your memory when you give birth. I mean surely pregnancy out to entitle you to Memory 2.0.

But I digress. In fact, let's just clear the air now. If you're looking for the straightest line between two points you're not gonna find it here. I hope you find inspiration, encouragement, helpful hints, support, and if you occasionally snort your coffee through your nose because you're laughing so hard, I'll be tickled pink. So sit back and relax, after all it's usually when you're "lost" that you find the most amazing things.

OK, so I read a blog, I followed the detailed tutorial carefully and then I ventured out into the scary, intimidating, and often completely insane world of THE COUPON. I'll spare you the gory details but I spent about $50 and saved $1.12. WHOHOO! Baby, stop the retirement investing I'm gonna make us rich! Or not. But I learned something on that ill fated foray to Walgreen's and even though I didn't make a shrine to the fabric softener that cost more than my last pair of new jeans, something happened. I. Got. Mad. I mean, I attended a four year university on an academic scholarship for pity's sake! (Not an English major though clearly.) I was a National Merit Commended Scholar! I can get grass stains out of ANYTHING! I have even learned how to operate an iPod! (OK my preteen daughter helped, but still, it counts!) If all these other people could figure it out, then to quote Margaret Mitchell, "with God as my witness" I'll never get hosed again!

So I reread the tutorial. I forgave myself. I ate a piece of chocolate to heal my wounded pride and then I tried again. And guess what? I can do this! Turns out anybody can if you are willing to be humble. Or if you are a good researcher you can find any possible answer on the web. Really. Since I have learned almost every lesson in life the hard way I though maybe I'd share what I learned and possibly spare somebody else the pain. Or if not, at least provide hours of free entertainment as you read about my antics.

Of course my life is not just about the thrilling hunt for the best bargain ever. I have two kids I home school. This is not something I ever pictured myself doing, I mean, heck, I never liked school the first time around! Plus I am the last person to give up 8 hours a day of free time. God works in mysterious ways.'Nuff said.

I have a hubby who makes me laugh and must love me dearly because he puts up with an awful lot.

I am a recovering ex-nurse.

I am also a closet Trekkie which explains why I am so eager to boldly go where no (sane) person has gone before. Plus I am a die hard optimist sharing a psyche with a practical cynic. So I WANT to believe in everything but seldom expect that anything will actually work out. So this blog is my kingdom. Helpful hints, funky new recipes, the best way to solve a domestic task, and of course GREAT DEALS. Boy I wish I knew how to make that echo like the voice in the wizard of Oz. Feel free to browse around and pick up the nuggets you like, and don't worry, I won't be offended if you avoid the rest like cow pies.