critters

We've had lots of critters lately, a big black snake, black widow spider(s), and this little fellow keeps hanging out at the front of the house...

... I wanted to take lots of pictures of him, but I moved one inch and he took off like lightening!

Wordless Wednesday - RockBand

changing places

I'm moving, merging......Just so you guys know :) I've decided to minimize! This BassAckwards mom's life got a little more NuckinFuts crazy then usual. So, to cut down on my time spent blogging... I've decided that it's just as easy to put it all in one spot.

I'll be redirecting all of this blog's content and merging it with my original blog. I'll keep posting, I'll keep frugalizing my life... because, I enjoy it - and I enjoy sharing what I find with those of you who read here. Alot of my posts are full of info I stumble upon by friends, in stores, etc., and/or other blogs that I read. I really enjoy passing it forward! I'm all about a great deal! I realize that most all of what I find you could easily find for yourself with a little digging and googling... but the fun in it for me is simply passing it on!

I LOVE reviewing new products too!! I am posting my Jumpstart review this weekend.

cannonball..........

98 degrees

Which is a little warm for "around these parts" this time of the year, so we decided that a little back yard splashin was in order.

We waited until around 7pm, and it was still about 85-90 outside...

E couldn't decide if he was going to brave the slip and slide...

Little J was all about the giraffe pool....

This is the face of a kid who just had a bucket of water dumped on him!!!

We had a good time splashin and cooling down after a long hot day!

I haven't been posting alot...

....because I've been reading, about learning and planning...

on how to be better at allowing learning to happen. {I've been learning}

...and because I've opened my mind.

We'll see where this takes us... right now all I know is that it's sure to be a fun filled summer full of little opportunities to learn a little more everyday right here in the community and at home. Even on vacation, both boys were absorbing, and learning...
"Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand."

we'll be right here....

... as often as possible this summer.

WARNING - WHITE LEGS AND LOUD MOUTH TO FOLLOW turn your volume down a little... sorry. I never realize how loud and southern I sound until I play it back!!



I went and picked up our pool card for our n'hood pools. This pool is the one with the splash pad and both boys love it!! I like it because this is the 'family pool' and it's 4 feet deep. So it's easy for both kids to find something they enjoy doing at this clubhouse. Our other clubhouse has an Olympic pool and a baby pool.... but we like the splash pad so much - we'll probably camp out here almost every day for at least an hour or so, as long as weather permits!!

and if I don't answer....

... it's probably because I NEVER want to read THIS about myself!!!

Well put post Rock n Roll Mama

today's goodies...

Today's delivery included:

1 gigantic red onion - local
a big family serving of green beans - local
tons of squash - local
carrots
green leaf lettuce - local
blueberries - local
gala apples
d'anjou pears
bananas

There were several recipes they included in my notice of delivery email.
I may have to give THIS one a try and substitute fat free butter..... sounds very yummy!!!

frugalness: Harris Teeter Super Double Coupons

.... yeah - that's right. Thanks Julie for the tipoff. I've been a little out of it these days!! But WOW that's an awesome deal at HT!!

Go HERE for the details, and be sure to find out if your store is participating!!