Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Dedicated to Brian from PA...
Without your insight, I would not know the definition of a "blog". Without your expertise in the area of coffee beans, I would still be drinking discount coffee. Without your friendship, I would have no place to stay when traveling across the country. For all of these things (and many more), I thank you.
Sincerely, E. (Snow) Kohns
It has been brought to my attention that I have not been updating my blog frequently enough to satisfy my dedicated followers. The past couple of weeks have been super busy. I am finishing up my second summer session of school today. A lot of awesome happenings have went on this summer, so part of me is sad to see it come to an end. On the other hand, I am anxious to really jump into my education, because I am beginning to be able to see the finish line.
The next two weeks will be amazing and will give me the opportunity to really soak up the rest of the summer with Keyana and Desmond before Keyana and I head back to school and Desmond gets to experience a new world full of slimey kids and lots of cool toys that I like to call "daycare". After that, we have so many exciting things happening: my 24th birthday, my sister getting married, and meeting my future-sister-law, Elizabeth. Yes, there will soon be one more Elizabeth Kohns walking the streets. Watch out world.
Stay tuned...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Smart Shopping
A couple days later we headed up to Michigan for the annual Kohns family reunion. We made a pit stop in Detroit to catch a Tigers game. Words of wisdom: Sure, buying tickets online will cost a little extra given fees and taxes that come with online shopping. However, there is a perk you cannot overlook: you are guaranteed a seat. Keyana will forever remember this Tigers game as the one where we walked for miles. And moved from seat to seat. Despite the craziness, the game was a lot of fun and the Tigers won!
So, now that I have given you one shopping tip, how about another? I am by no means a coupon fanatic like some people I know. However, I believe in pinching pennies any way I can. This includes taking at least an hour or two each week to clip coupons. Many stores (in my case, Kroger) will double or triple coupons. This can definitely help you save lots on your grocery bill each week. Also, some stores (Kroger again) have online sites where you can download coupons straight to your shopper's card, so there is no printing or clipping involved! You can also "stack" coupons in this way. If you have a coupon for a certain product downloaded to your card, you can also use a paper coupon for the same product. Double savings!!
My last tip is something I have recently started doing. Take the time at the beginning of each week to make a dinner schedule. This has really helped our family. Instead of buying everything in sight at the store, you only buy the things you need for each meal. This has definitely helped save us money each week (no more produce/meat/dairy going bad because it isn't used for a meal), not to mention I never have to worry about what to make for dinner at 5 o'clock. It's already planned out.
Here's to hoping these tips make life a little easier...and cheaper!
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Where does the time go?
So today, I wish you all a happy 4th. And to my beautiful baby boy, happy birthday. Getting you into this world was scary, trying, and sometimes more than I thought I could ever handle. But in the end, you were more than worth it. I'm so thankful to have you in my life.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Another week begins
The rest of the weekend involved getting the house cleaned up and, of course, relaxing. We have a busy week ahead of us. I began a new class today: American History to 1877. Exciting, I know. It's crazy how a semesters worth of material and information is jam packed into 5 weeks. I look forward to it though, because it helps me get one class closer to a degree.
This week will also be spent preparing ourselves and the house for a weekend full of family and parties! Our friend Ella will be turning one on July 1st. And of course, Desmond will be one on July 4th! We are looking forward to having some of Shane's family here for all the excitement!
Until next time....
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The adventure begins
Aren't we cute?
Anyway, I hope this blog helps me stay updated with family and friends. I might even try to add some exciting tips I learn along the way. So stay tuned, because there's plenty more to come.