I’m over at Productive Parenting today for a little interview…

Come on over!

I’ll be back in a bit with more kitchen stuff~

1. How do you say thank you for your freedom? It seems so little for such a huge blessing, but thank you to all veterans, active duty military, and their families. Happy Veteran’s Day~
I loved this video:

2.  A little history from my history teacher older brother in an email this morning: World War I ended with an Armistice on November 11, 1918, which went into effect at 11:00 am-the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Armistice Day is still observed on November 11 of each year, although it is now called Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations and parts of Europe.

It wasn’t even on my to-do list, but I’ve been wanting to make a sign for the kitchen. So, when I saw this sign when we pulled Halloween out, I knew it would be a perfect candidate since I wasn’t in love with it anymore.

* I have never seen American Girl dolls go on sale. Ever, except for when they did special bundles on QVC a few years ago. Maybe it’s a new thing they are starting because right now, they have their Marie-Grace and Cecilie dolls for 25% off (discount will show up at checkout) Until supplies last.

*If AG isn’t in the budget, Target has Our Generation Dolls that are around $28. At Target.com, there are toy coupons: clip the one for $5 off an Our Generation doll, and then there are toy coupon books at Target stores as well that look like this:

On page 3, there is a coupon for a FREE Our Generation Doll Outfit with the purchase of a doll. If you have a nice person at the register, you should be able to use both and get a doll and an outfit for around $23.

*Snapfish has 100 free prints using code PRINTSFREE, or 300 prints for $3 using SPOOKY300 through Nov. 13. You do have to pay some pricey shipping, but 5-6 cents a print isn’t too shabby. If you are into making photobooks, they also have a Get 2 FREE photo books when you buy one with coupon MYFALLBKS also through Nov. 13.

* Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 is $3.99 right now at Amazon!

* Do your kids love Webkinz? You can get 11 for about $37 shipped from Graveyard Mall, so about $3.36 for the full size Webkinz. These are great for stocking stuffers, bday party favors, or to go in on it with some friends if you don’t need all 11!

Happy deal finding!

One of our very favorite books is Officer Buckle & Gloria.

Officer Buckle and his dog pal Gloria share safety tips and number them, so I thought it would be fun to do here once in awhile.

We’ll see how far I get :)

Tip #1:  Put some mixed nuts in a bowl (this one is from the dollar tree) for  simple, lovely autumn decor. Plus, it makes for a great snack that keeps the kids entertained.

It is messy though, so we keep ours next to the garbage with the nutcracker.

Did your Grandpa always have nuts out with a nutcracker?

p.s. did you remember to vote today?