My new little Nephew

Okay, okay..so I'm a bit out of practice when it comes to keeping a baby all night..I forgot how tiring it can be...So last night I kept my 5 weeks old nephew Nikolai from about 3pm till about 8am this morning..boy was I tired..lol..he woke up every 3 hours like clockwork..keep in mind my boys are 16 & 14 so it's been awhile..lol...

I so understand now why people are waiting later in life to have little ones..you tend to be more patent with them and the little things don't bother you as much..such as waking up every 3 hours..lol..He is the most precious thing and that little smile makes every 3 hour feeding and diaper change so worth it..I am already looking forward to the next time....Here are a few pics of Nikolai Fayt...

I can't imagine where he got this outfit..haha

Just look at all that hair and he has not lost any of it yet...I could just eat him up..haha

New spring Willow House items

I cannot tell you how in love I am with the new Willow House spring line..everything is so elegant yet practical..I just have to share some of my favorite pieces with you...

Parthian Wall Art
Shield shape holds its own as a centerpiece in a garden landscape or mantel display, but it’s also ideal for grouping in sets of two or three. A layered finish of brown verdigris accents the special bossed design. Hang it outside in a covered area, or prop it horizontally on a large bookcase or shelf. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.
(13 1/2” x 1/8” x 24 1/2” tall)I can't Believe that this is ONLY $47.96!! OMG.....Whose next to book their Party?..Don't live near me..No problem you can have an online or a book party and get the same awesome Hostess rewards as a live show !!

Parisian Ottoman Tray
Ever stylish, ever practical. Serve snacks, or create a display with flowers and candles. Our large tray handles each task beautifully. Food safe when used with removable glass liner.
(15 1/2” diameter x 4 3/4” tall)$64.96

Annabelle Iron Book stand
Our cookbook holder’s twin weights hold pages back beautifully. Use it to showcase a family photo album or scrapbook!
(13” x 3 1/2” x 12 1/4” tall)$34.96

Charles Street Medallions
Medallions can hang indoors or out, and they’re made with rounded feet for use as chargers (protect your table with a place mat or cloth). Iron will weather naturally when exposed to the elements.
(12” diameter x 1/8”, set of three.Set of 3!! LOVE the FLEUR DE LI'S...$52.96

Caravan Hook & Lantern
Introduce the allure of an Arabian night to an outdoor buffet or an afternoon spent gardening. Whether you’re adding a bit of drama on either side of your door, displaying flowers as a hanging centerpiece at an outdoor table, or suspending multiples from trees, you’ll appreciate the Moroccan-inspired cutouts and versatile brown color of this piece. Our hook is perfect for hanging your lantern or a small planter. We recommend hanging lantern under a covered porch or walkway; will weather if left outside. Glass insert has bottom. Candle not included.
(Lantern: 8 1/4” x 19 1/2” tall, including chain; glass insert is 4” diameter x 61/2” tall; Hook: 1 1/4” x 6 3/4” x 8 “ tall)
Hook: •41449 $14.96
Lantern: •41450 $39.96
Lantern & Hook Combo •41531 $49.96

Amelia Thimble Domes
Pretty, petite — every bite’s a special treat when you serve macaroons, jelly beans or mini cupcakes in these innovative little domes. Put a new spin on the place card holder, or fill the trio with Easter eggs or molded butter pats. Remove the glass dome and use the saucers alone with votive candles.
(4” x 2 3/4” x 4” tall, set of three domes and saucers)
$34.96 set of three

Alfresco Accent Tray
Serve up fun treats on a pretty tray. And when your tray’s off duty, try it as a spoon rest or butter dish. Dishwasher, freezer, microwave and oven safe up to 350°. (11 1/4” x 4” x 3/4” tall)$24.96

Belle Meade Entertaining Stand
Whether you’re looking for one tier or two, this adjustable stand will meet your needs beautifully! Use it with two tiers to serve bagels on a breakfast bar, or create under-cabinet storage for plates, bowls, spices or mugs. Try with one tier in a bathroom or office.
(22” x 8” x 15” tall)AMAZING...ELEGANT...can be yours for FREE in January!!
$99.96

Be sure to check out all of the other spring items and the awesome outlet section on my website at lorimckinzie.willowhouse.com

I'm back and ready to blog

Ok one of my resoultions this year is to stay on top of my blogging..I am still very new to this so please bear with me...I have recentlly devloped a new hobby...couponing and I am so excited to start saving that money..our goal is to save for our entire next vacation by couponing..so I will be posting my weekly deals and finds on here for all of you to share..so here is what I have found so far this morning...I got both of these list from couponkatarina.com her site is amazing...

Here are the BEST CVS Deals for 1/9 – 1/15:

:: FREEBIES

Buy $20 Worth of Participating Lysol, Finish or Air Wick Products = $10.00 ECB (limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy (1) Air Wick Ultra Freshmatic Kit (6.17 oz) – $6.00
Buy (5) Finish Electrasol Geltabs or Powertabs (20 ct) – $3.00 eachUse (1) $4.00/1 Air Wick Kit printable or from 1/2 SS
Use (5) $2.25/1 Finish Quantum, Powerball/Gelpacs from 1/2 SS
Pay $5.75, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is all for FREE + $4.25 Moneymaker!
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Buy $20 Worth of Participating Gas-X, Prevacid, Maalox or Benefiber Products = $10.00 ECB (limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy (4) Gas-X Prevention Products (20 ct) – $6.29 eachUse (4) $4.00/1 Gas-X Prevention Product printable or from 12/12 SS
Pay $9.16, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is 4 for FREE + $0.84 Moneymaker!
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Hershey’s Drops or Reese’s Cup Minis King Size (2.1-2.5 oz) – $1.59 = $1.59 ECB (limit 1)Final cost is FREE!
(there’s  a BOGO Free Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups from 12/12 SS, but it’s only to $0.99 – so second one would cost you $0.60)
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Snicker’s Single (1.76-1.83 oz) – $0.89 = $0.89 ECB (limit 1)Final cost is FREE!
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:: OTHER GREAT DEALS

Buy $20 Worth of Participating Big Game Stock up items = $10.00 ECB (limit 1)Deal Idea #1 for you vitaminwater addicts:(obviously if you have more computers, you can get a really great deal, but I didn’t want to get carried away here)
Buy (20) VitaminWaters (20 oz) – 5/$5.00Use (4) BOGO Free VitaminWater (facebook, coupon tab)
Pay $16.00, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is $0.30 each
Deal Idea #2:
Buy (4) Izze (4pk, 8.4 oz cans) – $2.99 each
Buy (2) Starbucks Frappuccino Amp (4pk, 16 oz cans) or (4pk, 9.5 oz bottles) – $4.99 eachUse (4) $1.00/1 Izze Beverage printableUse (2) $1.00/1 Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drink Multipack printable or from 11/21 SS
Pay $15.94, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is about $0.99 each
Deal Idea #3:
Buy (6) Pepsi Products (12pk, 12 oz cans) – 3/$10.00Pay $20, get back $10 ECB
Final cost is $1.67 each (great price for these!)
(there’s a separate Pepsi ECB offer – same price for 6 more!)
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Friskies Cat Food (5.5 oz) – 2/$0.88Buy 15, Use $1.00/15 Friskies Canned Cat Food (5.5 oz)
Final cost is $0.37 each
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Renuzit Adjustables (7.5 oz) – $0.88Buy 6, Use B3G3 Free Renuzit Adjustables Air Fresheners from 1/9 RP
Final cost is $0.44 each
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Pure Protein Bar (1.76-3.52 oz) – $1.89 (online price) BOGO 50% offUse BOGO Free Pure Protein Bars from 1/9 RP
Final cost is as low as $0.48 each (depending on which amount cashier deducts)
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Buy (3) Participating Axe Products = $5.00 ECB (limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy (4) Axe Deodorants – $3.88 each
Use (2) BOGO Free Axe Bodyspray or Deodorant from 12/12 RP
Pay $7.76, get back $5.00 ECB
Final cost is $0.69 each!(that’s an awesome price for Axe!!)darn! the Axe coupons expire today…sorry people!
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Bumble Bee Chunk White Albacore in Water (5 oz can) – $0.66
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Renuzit Renew Neutralizer Pearls (3.52 oz) – $1.99Use $1.00/1 Renuzit Pearl Scent printable
Final cost is $0.99
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Campbell’s Chunky, Select Harvest (18.6-19 oz) or To-Go Bowls (15.2-15.3 oz) – 2/$3.00Use $1.00/2 Campbell’s Healthy Request or Healthy Harvest or printableOr use $0.50/2 Campbell’s Chunky SoupFinal cost is as low $1.00 each
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Soft Scrub Cleanser (24-25.4 oz) – $1.99
Use $0.75/1 Soft Scrub Cleanser printableFinal cost is $1.24
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Mitchum Deodorant – $1.99Use $0.75/1 Mitchum or Mitchum for Women from 1/9 SS
Final cost is $1.24
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General Mills Cereal (10.6-14 oz) or Nature Valley Granola Bars (5-12 ct) – 3/$10.00 = $4.00 ECB (limit 1)
Buy (2) General Mills Cereals
Buy (1) Nature Valley Granola BarsUse $1.50/2 Genereal Mills Cereals printable
Use $0.50/1 Nature Valley Granola Bars printable
Pay $8.00, get back $4.00 ECB
Final cost is $1.33 each
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Buy $25 Worth of Participating Kleenex, Cottonelle or Scott Products = $10.00 ECB (limit 2)
Deal Idea:
Buy (1) Cottonelle Wipes Pop-Up Tub or Refill (42 ct) – $2.00Buy (1) Cottonelle or Ultra Bathroom Tissue (18 pk) – $10.00Buy (1) Scott Extra Soft Bath Tissue (24 pk) or Scott Mega Rolls Paper Towels (10 pk) – $10.00Buy (1) Kleenex (3 pk, 110 ct each) – $3.00
Total: $25.00Use $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper printable or $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper printable
Use $1.00/1 Scott Bath Tissue or Towels printable
Use $1.00/2 Cottonelle Fresh Moist Wipes Tubs printable
Use $0.50/3 or one bundle Kleenex Facial Tissue printable or from 12/5 or 1/2 SS
Pay $22.00, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is $12.00 for all!
Deal Idea #2:
Buy (6) Cottonelle Flushable Wipes – $2.00 each
Buy (5) Kleenex Bundles – $3.00 each
Total: $27.00Use (3) $1.00/2 Cottonelle Fresh Moist Wipes Tubs printable
Use (5) $0.50/3 or one bundle Kleenex Facial Tissue printable or from 12/5 or 1/2 SS
Pay $21.50, get back $10.00 ECB
Final cost is about $1.44 each
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Duracell Batteries (AA/AAA 4pk, C/D 2pk, or 9V) – $2.99Use $1.50/1 Duracell CopperTop Batteries from 12/12 RP
Final cost is $1.49
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Household Cleaners or Ziploc – 2/$5.00 = $1.00 ECB (limit 1)
Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Ziploc Freezer (15-20 ct), Storage (15-25 ct) or Sandwich Bags (50-100 ct)Use $1.00/2 Ziploc Brand Bags printable or from 12/5 or 1/9 SS
Pay $4.00, get back $1.00 ECB
Final cost is $1.50 each
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Infusium 23 Hair Care (16 oz) – $5.99 = $2.00 ECB (limit 1)Use $2.00/1 Select Infusium23 Products from December All You
Pay $3.99, get back $2.00 ECB
Final cost is $1.99
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V8 Splash (64 oz) or Vegetable Juice (46 oz) – $2.88Use $1.00/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice printable or $1.00/2 V8 Splash Beverage 46 oz or from 1/2 SS
Or use $0.50/2 V8 100% Vegetable Juice 46 oz+ from 1/2 SS
Final cost is as low as $2.38 each
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Buy $10 Worth of ANY L’Oreal Cosmetics = $3.00 ECB (limit 1)$5.00/2 L’Oreal Cosmetic from 11/14 or 1/2 RP
$2.00/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product printable
$2.00/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic from 1/2 RP
$2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Eye Product from 12/12 RP
$2.00/1 L’Oreal Lash Serum or Power System from 12/12 RP
$2.00/1 L’Oreal Cosmetic Face Product from 11/14 RP
Plus, look for clearance tage (advertised!)
Final cost is really cheap cosmetics!!
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Ensure (4-6 pk) – $6.89Buy 3, Use B2G1 Free Ensure Product from 1/9 SS
Plus use (2) $3.00/1 Ensure Product printable or from 1/9 SS (for the 2 you’re paying for)
Final cost is $2.59 each
(again, awesome price!)**********

Krogers Catalinas..

A Catalina (Cat) is a reward you receive for purchasing participating items. It will print in the form of a coupon at checkout and you can use it like cash for your next shopping trip. For example, Buy (3) boxes of cereal to receive a $3 coupon good on your next order (OYNO).
You will usually find hanging tags under the participating item stating the requirements for generating a Catalina, or you’ll receive an advertisement for them in the form of a Catalina.
Here are the current Catalinas for Kroger that I have found. Keep in mind that I have NOT tested all of these myself and vary by region, so please let me know if they do NOT work for you or if you find any others! Some of these may be regional. I rely on coupon forums and word of mouth (not to mention ME walking down every aisle at Kroger with an eagle eye!) to keep this list current!
Current Catalinas
12/18 – 1/16 | NesTea Fridge PackBuy (2) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (3) = (1) FREE NESTEA Fridge pack (up to $4.85)
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12/27 – 1/23 | PedialyteBuy (2) = $1.50 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Ragu Pasta Sauce (26 oz+)Buy (3) = $1.50 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Select Stouffers ProductsBuy (3-4) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (5-6) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (7+) = $3.00 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Betty Crocker Fruit SnacksBuy (3) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (4) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (5) = $3.00 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Nature Valley Granola Bars or Fiber One Chewy BarsBuy (3) = $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) = $2.50 OYNO
Buy (5) = $3.50 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Chex MixBuy (3) = $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) = $2.50 OYNO
Buy (5) = $3.50 OYNO
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12/27 - 2/20 | Crystal Light Pure FitnessBuy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (3) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (4) = $3.00 OYNO
(thanks Rick!)**********
12/27 – 1/23 | StoveTop StuffingBuy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (3) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (4) = $3.00 OYNO
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12/27 – 1/23 | Glade Fabric & Air Odor Eliminator (22 oz)Buy (2) = $2.00 OYNO
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1/2 – 1/29 | Glade Plugins Scented Gel (1-2 ct)Buy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
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1/2 – 1/29 | Temptations Natural Cat TreatsBuy (6) = $1.00 OYNO
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1/2 – 1/29 | Gerber Baby Food JarsBuy (8) = $1 .00 OYNO
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1/2 – 1/29 | Gerber 2nd Foods Baby Food (2 ct)Buy (10) = $1.00 OYNO
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1/2 – 1/29 | Shedd’s Country Crock SpreadBuy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
(thanks WeUseCoupons!)**********
1/2 – 1/29 | Dole Pineapple Juice (big cans)Buy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
(thanks WeUseCoupons!)**********
1/3 – 1/30 | Yoplait Yogurt SinglesBuy (12) = $1.25 OYNO
(thanks Drina!)**********
1/17 - 1/30 | U by Kotex Products
Buy (2) = $1.50 OYNO
Buy (3) = $2.00 OYNO
Buy (4) = $3.00 OYNO
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1/8 – 1/31 | Carnation Breakfast Essentials (8-10 ct) or Ready-to-drink (4 ct)Buy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (3) = $1.50 OYNO
Buy (4) = $2.00 OYNO
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1/14 – 2/6 | Kikkoman or Lawry’s MarinadesBuy (2) = $1.00 OYNO
Buy (3) = $2.00 OYNO
(thanks WeUseCoupons!)**********
Catalinas are not affiliated with Kroger stores…they are a separate company. If you do NOT receive a Catalina, here are a couple contact options:

Email them:NCSC@catalinamarketing.com
Include:
-Store name and address
-time you were there
-what you bought
-your name and address
Or call, (24 hours After your purchase)
1-888-8coupon, option 3