It has been forever since I updated. Part of the reason is because I like posting pictures with each blog entry and I can't find the cord to my big camera that I normally use.
A lot has happened since the last time I blogged, so get ready for the longest entry ever.
Let's see, I'll try and do this in order but I'm not making any promises.
About a month ago we finally got our new washer and dryer! (yay!) They're Kenmore Elite HE3 Steam. They're awesome. We got them in Blue, but that was total coincidence. We were going out for an early Valentines dinner at PF Changs and the wait was 45 minutes to an hour (I know, ridiculous) and Sears was right next door so we thought we'd stop in and see what they had. I went in there a week before looking for an accessory they didn't have and saw this gorgeous blue washer and dryer set on sale for about $750 a piece. They were on sale because they were getting rid of carrying that color in that model so they were the floor models. Who cares? All it didn't come with was a manual, but you can log onto sears website and download it. Though, it was still more than what we were looking at spending. Eric and I talked about it and figured we'd wait for something a little cheaper, even if they weren't going to be as good of quality.
Fast forward to when we were at PF Changs. We went up the escalator and BAM! there they were AND they were even cheaper! They were now marked down to $435 each. They retail starting at about $1100 each, but can usually find them on sale for about $800 or so. It was meant to be :) We went to dinner, came back and bought them and they were delivered two days later. It uses so much less water and the dry time is cut in half. Our clothes have also never looked or felt so clean.
We've been to a few events at the St. Pete Times Forum. We went to Nuclear Cowboys, which is a freestyle dirt bike and quad show and my first hockey game. Both were a blast and we definitely plan on going to more things.
Bentley is doing good in his classes and is now in level 3. He knows all the basic commands and walks really well on a leash. Though, he still has accidents in the house from time to time which is getting old. We've been taking him to the dog beach and he loves it. He always gets the most looks, which I think he enjoys a little too much.
I went back home for a week while Eric stayed here to work and take care of Bentley. I had a great time seeing everyone and helping my mom move. We both miss everyone more everyday. People will just start having to come here to visit ;).
I applied for a Bachelor program for Health Administration at the University of Phoenix today as well as filling out my FAFSA. Hopefully I'll get a good amount of grant money, because student loans just aren't appealing. It sounds like a pretty cool school. It's only one class at a time and one night a week, but four hours for five weeks. I guess after the first couple classes I can try and take more than one class at a time which would definitely be what I want to do. They also have the option to not take all the breaks that most universities have which would allow me to graduate sooner. I'm excited so we'll see what happens.
Hm.. I think that is it for now, but I'm sure I'll think of more later.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Back or no back?
I want the back piece to the entertainment stand really bad, but Eric isn't a fan. I don't know if it's worth the extra $100 to get it? What do you think?
With the back
What we have now without it
With the back
What we have now without it
Keurig!!
My mom is awesome and sent me a Keurig! She bought one and for whatever reason it didn't work for her so she sent it to me! SCORE! I've used it every morning since and it's perfect! AND the Keurig and KA StandMixer match! Even better!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Tax Time!
I finally got our taxes done and we got back more than I thought we would. Which is always exciting! We were debating for a couple days what we were going to do with it. At first we were going to get a washer and dryer so we don't have to rent ours through our complex anymore, but then we thought about a new sofa & love seat or a sectional and a dinning room table. We were looking around at couches and everything we were finding was just not what we were looking for. We're going to have to wait until our budget is a bit bigger for a purchase like that, though we did end up finding a rug that was originally $200 and on sale for $60
We decided to look at TV's and see if there was an amazing deal or anything since we already had a really nice 52" DLP TV. The only problem was it made the living room look tiny. We stopped by Best Buy and found a 47" for $799 and they were going to give us another $50 off of that so we walked out with a new TV. We then went to Wal*Mart and Ikea to look for a TV stand. We finally ended up getting a more contemporary piece from Ikea. We still have to get the back piece that will go behind the TV, but it looks fine without it.
Here is the new setup
Our walls don't look so golden in real life.
In this picture you can see the rug (kinda)
We decided to look at TV's and see if there was an amazing deal or anything since we already had a really nice 52" DLP TV. The only problem was it made the living room look tiny. We stopped by Best Buy and found a 47" for $799 and they were going to give us another $50 off of that so we walked out with a new TV. We then went to Wal*Mart and Ikea to look for a TV stand. We finally ended up getting a more contemporary piece from Ikea. We still have to get the back piece that will go behind the TV, but it looks fine without it.
Here is the new setup
Our walls don't look so golden in real life.
In this picture you can see the rug (kinda)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Decisions Decisions
I posted early how we are thinking of using our tax return for a new washer and dryer, but we always think about what else we can use it for. Obviously we can pay off a bill or two with it, but I'm tired of $40 a month to rent our washer and dryer from our apartment complex. We have couches that we got off craigslist and covered them with slip covers. They do their job but obviously not something we plan on keeping forever. Since we are in a one bedroom tiny apartment I thought about getting this sectional sofa bed from IKEA.
Though, I've also been eying something like this
or
which is close to half the price. I'm assuming because it's not a sofa bed. I wish I could get the 2nd two styles in a sofa bed. If we got one of the 2nd styles we could also get a dinning room table. Haha, but then what to do with Bentley's kennel?
Though, I've also been eying something like this
or
which is close to half the price. I'm assuming because it's not a sofa bed. I wish I could get the 2nd two styles in a sofa bed. If we got one of the 2nd styles we could also get a dinning room table. Haha, but then what to do with Bentley's kennel?
I totally forgot
To update on our Anniversary!
Our one year wedding anniversary was about a week and a half ago. It was a pretty relaxed day. We woke up late, Eric cooked biscuits and gravy (yum!) and slowly got ready for the day. We decided we were going to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner (I know not very fancy, but we've been craving it since we left TX and it's about a 45 minute to an hour drive to get there). Eric also took me shooting on the way to dinner for the first time. It was a blast! I finally shot his gun and really learned how to use it. I definitely feel better about it being in the house now. I do want to try a 9mm to see if it's a little easier for me to handle. We'll get up there again eventually. We forgot to have our waitress take a picture of us at dinner.. oops. So I took a few when we got home and were relaxing on the couch.
We couldn't get any pictures of me actually shooting because the place didn't allow cameras, but I kept this for a souviner. These were my last two rounds. It almost seemed like I got worse at I kept shooting haha! I think I would do better with a 9mm. If you look closely you can see there are a couple right in the crotch area (I knew I was aiming for the right place!) ;)
Our one year wedding anniversary was about a week and a half ago. It was a pretty relaxed day. We woke up late, Eric cooked biscuits and gravy (yum!) and slowly got ready for the day. We decided we were going to go to Texas Roadhouse for dinner (I know not very fancy, but we've been craving it since we left TX and it's about a 45 minute to an hour drive to get there). Eric also took me shooting on the way to dinner for the first time. It was a blast! I finally shot his gun and really learned how to use it. I definitely feel better about it being in the house now. I do want to try a 9mm to see if it's a little easier for me to handle. We'll get up there again eventually. We forgot to have our waitress take a picture of us at dinner.. oops. So I took a few when we got home and were relaxing on the couch.
We couldn't get any pictures of me actually shooting because the place didn't allow cameras, but I kept this for a souviner. These were my last two rounds. It almost seemed like I got worse at I kept shooting haha! I think I would do better with a 9mm. If you look closely you can see there are a couple right in the crotch area (I knew I was aiming for the right place!) ;)
EEEEK! YAY!
I finally got a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer last night! YAY! I have been wanting this for so long now, but couldn't wrap my head around spending $200+ on a mixer.
We were at Lowes looking around at the washers and dryers when I saw that the Stand Mixers were on sale. I was originally looking at the Classic (unless I could persuade Eric into getting me the pink Artisan) because it was at least $100 cheaper and does the same thing. Lowes had a black Artisan originally priced at $285 (which is normally priced at $300 everywhere else) and then discounted to $199. We were still kind of on the fence and looking through what else they had when we noticed that the black one was actually $159!! SCORE! But wait a minute they didn't have anymore! :( We were allowed to take the floor model which doesn't come with a manual or two of the normal included attachments (bread hook and flat beater) BUT I already know how to use it so no need for the manual (especially when you have internet) and the 2 attachments are $30 together at most. We took the thing up to check out and got an extra 10% off because Eric is military (another score!) and then found out we also got a $30 mail in rebate and a free cookbook!
All in all I got a $300 Stand mixer for $120. I couldn't be happier! Now if only I can find a sale like that on a Keurig! :)
I can't wait to use it!!
We also found the washer and dryer we want, but can't decide if it's worth spending our whole tax return on. I really don't know if we should get something cheaper that we will probably replace in a few years or spend the extra money on something we both love that will more than likely last awhile. Hmm.. decisions decisions. I want these..
We were at Lowes looking around at the washers and dryers when I saw that the Stand Mixers were on sale. I was originally looking at the Classic (unless I could persuade Eric into getting me the pink Artisan) because it was at least $100 cheaper and does the same thing. Lowes had a black Artisan originally priced at $285 (which is normally priced at $300 everywhere else) and then discounted to $199. We were still kind of on the fence and looking through what else they had when we noticed that the black one was actually $159!! SCORE! But wait a minute they didn't have anymore! :( We were allowed to take the floor model which doesn't come with a manual or two of the normal included attachments (bread hook and flat beater) BUT I already know how to use it so no need for the manual (especially when you have internet) and the 2 attachments are $30 together at most. We took the thing up to check out and got an extra 10% off because Eric is military (another score!) and then found out we also got a $30 mail in rebate and a free cookbook!
All in all I got a $300 Stand mixer for $120. I couldn't be happier! Now if only I can find a sale like that on a Keurig! :)
I can't wait to use it!!
We also found the washer and dryer we want, but can't decide if it's worth spending our whole tax return on. I really don't know if we should get something cheaper that we will probably replace in a few years or spend the extra money on something we both love that will more than likely last awhile. Hmm.. decisions decisions. I want these..
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