WFMW: Save Money at Starbucks

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As if you really could "save" money at Starbucks. I guess my tip is more of a don't-spend-as-much-money-at-Starbucks tip.



I am not even a coffee drinker, but oh, how I have developed a passion for Green Tea Frappuchinos!!!! Sometimes it's fun to treat the kids to one as well, but like I said, they're not CHEAP!!

So, instead of ordering each kid and myself a separate tall, which would be around $15.20, I order 2 venti-sized fraps. Total--$9.90. A savings of $5.30!



All I do is ask for 2 extra tall cups please. And you know what? Because Starbucks has such amazing service, at most places I don't even have to do the pouring. A kind associate usually pours equal amounts into all the cups and then even asks my children if they want whip with that!!



Yes, that means we only get to pick 2 flavors, but my kids understand that it's either that or nothing. =) And it's a rare treat, too, like yesterday when it was just a me and Shiloh day.

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In honor of WFMW's Greatest Tips Edition, here are some oldies but goodies.

*Couscous for lunch

*Healthy, Homemade Salad Dressing

*My favorite movie review site

For more greatest edition tips visit We are THAT Family.


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Shiloh's Audition

Pin It Now! Shiloh always talks about being a rock star. She plays air guitar in the car and prefers listening to rock-type music.

She also dreams of being on American Idol one day . . .

Well, after bath time the other night, she told her Daddy the song she'd pick to sing on American Idol.

I told her, "Why wait, let's do it now on video!"

She was all for that. I was thinking- she's gonna pick a really rockin' song ~ instead she sang her bedtime song.

Here's what the judges had to say . . .

Randy: "Awww man." Yo . . . Yo, dog. Awwwww. (leans back in chair throwing hands in the air) O.K.- here's what I'm sayin', here's the thing- oh, man . . . oh, yeah, mmmm . . . I don't know. Ellen . . . ?"

Ellen: "Well, first of all, I really like that you chose to wear your pajamas for the occasion. You looked really comfortable on stage, and, yeah, um, I liked it. You're absolutely adorable, and I think your fans will love you."

Cara: You know, (lots of hand motions) I gotta hand it to you for gettin' up there and singing from your heart. (head waving back and forth) And that's what it's all about. I could really tell that you felt (big forward hand movement) the song, and it's relevant in your life right now. (still shaking head, "yes" then looks toward Simon)

Simon: (leans back in chair with the obvious smirk) "O.K., look. You're cute, you're adorable, and how old are you? 4, ok. I would say very interesting song choice, but considering the circumstances, well, you're young and you've got a lot of time. Work on your vocals, stage presence, and well, we may just see you back here in about 10 years. (shoulder shrugg) Alright, off you go." (head nod and wink)

Easter Extras

Pin It Now! Of course, they are of Shiloh in her dress. She didn't want her hair curled, but at least she liked posing for pics. :)

Finally, A Chocolate Bunny

Pin It Now! He begged. He pleaded. All for a cheap, chocolate bunny. So, I stuck one in his basket. And he was happy. I wouldn't be able to afford the kind of chocolate bunnies I'd eat.

Can't do for one without doing for the others, so everyone got a bunny. ~ Yippee ~

I found the cutest micro-gumball machines for a buck.

My beautiful, butterfly-fairy princess. :) (Who looks this good at 6 in the morning.) I think I'd have to throw the camera in the toilet if anyone even thought about taking a picture of me that early!

My three Easter blessings! And two of them even gave up t-shirts just for me on this special day. And they are even smiling in this sweet picture. Thanks kids!

(I truly know Jesus doesn't care if we have new clothes, old clothes, nice clothes, or even dirty clothes to wear on Easter, or any day for that matter.)

Anyway, glad they appeased me with the polo shirts.

Shiloh's the only one wearing something new! Thank you Grandma Honey ~ she loved it and looked adorable!

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