Come Little Children, Let Me introduce you to Aldis

Hopefully you have an Aldis in your area, or maybe you can find the fantastic equivalent of one. 

Sadly I have been relatively unable to buy groceries for a little while. Little time and even littler money. Now that I am receiving child support I was able to go to the grocer, and starting tomorrow I'll be working out again. Id like to think that most if the New Years resolution folks will be gone. Here's to hoping I'm right ;)

Anyways, I had been hearing rumors that Aldis had started carrying a few organic items, so I was truly hoping that they would still have a few when I went today. While there wasn't a lot, there was quite a lot more than I expected!! Not only are they carrying organic fruits and veggies, they also have organic snacks and sauces. 

(I didn't think to take any pictures at the store, I was attempting to keep LittleMiss entertained.)

Avocados.                   Asparagus

Green beans.              Edemame

Grapefruit (.29¢).        Hummus

Lime.                            Broccoli

Celery                          Mango

Baby Potobellos.        Sweet peppers

Lettuse.                       Lunch turkey

Zucchini.                         Carrots

Squash.              Organic baby carrots

Organic honey.            Radishes 

Organic agave.          Green peppers

Kamalative olives.       Roma Tomatoes

Kiwi.                            Strawberries 

Red pepper humus

Organic bananas (.69¢ I think)

(Huge) red potatoes (.99¢)

Navel Oranges

Gala apples ($2.99)

Pears

Organic spinach ($2.49)

For all if that I paid just over $80, tax included. So many beautiful colors, so fresh and crunchy and tasty. To be honest almost all of this will become food for LittleMiss, a good portion will be blended to be her solids and the rest of it I will eat and turn into milk ;)

Aldis doesn't price match or accept coupons; yes sometimes you can find almost the same product at another store for a bit cheaper but that's rare. 

(Oh, please pay no mind to the mess in the back of the pictures)

I didn't see any gluten free products, aside from the hummus and veggies, but maybe if there is a big enough request they will start carrying that as well. 

Any good deals that you've found and loved?

Exciting!!

Every time I get something in the mail for SweetPea (gift or something that I've purchased) it almost always feels like a gift for me!! I suppose in a sense it is, since she really can't enjoy the items yet...

Anyways look what I got in the mail today!! More cloth diapers!! So exciting! There are two in this order that I'm not sure if I previously ordered, or ordered after this one was placed. If I do have duplicates I may sell the extras..hmm...

Cloth diapers are so cute, addicting to shop
 for, and so budget/environmentally friendly! My 'collection' is definitely growing!!! :)

Birth Photography Journey

**aka pulling my hair out**
 
Thus far finding a photographer has been a huge pain in the butt!! Like I stated before, you can find a really good and cheap photographer on craigslist. I was severally annoyed by one photographer, was very close to having another lined up, and my third (but actually top choice) will be on vacation until two days after my due date. This whole process has been beyond frustrating for me.

Great Mom on a Budget

ahhh *sigh of pleasure and relief*
Ladies I think you will all agree seeing 'what you saved' compared to what it could have been has always and will always be a great feeling.

I stopped by Old Navy on their $1 flip-flop sale, look at that! A total savings of $14.70! Made me happy! I was able to purchase 4pairs for myself and 1pair for my mom as a gift.

Birth Photography

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Mommies, I have fallen in love with birth photography!

At first I was very unsure about such a photo shoot, but the more I thought about it the more I loved it. To be able to capture those moments where your little one enters the world. The look of empowerment, confidence, and love that first crosses the mothers face. As well as the love of the family and friends that came to support such an event. Even the doctors/midwifes and nurses who helped to bring such a beautiful little one into this world.

I have always loved photography! But at this moment in my life I will NOT be able to be the one behind the camera. Yet these are moments I do not want to miss. Moments that I know my daughter will love to see as she grows; pictures of her very first birthday.

Free Tuesday: Baby Shower Invites

Ahhh My beauties....
*sigh of admiration*
I made these things all on my own. It is great to save a little extra money this way! The cost of the invites came down to ONLY being the cost of postage, about $11.50. (That's a guestimate I can't remember exactly how many I sent out). Making them only .46cents each.

{Reusable} Breastmilk and Baby food pouches!

I love facebook co-ops! They are such a great way to save money, as well as such cute products! I will warn you again, they are a bit addicting! ;) ...Like my cloth diaper addiction....
Well I received the great little email from PayPal telling me my packages is on the way. But I wasn't sure which package since I didn't really read the whole thing... I like surprises!