S.E.V.E.N!

I know that every mom everywhere wonders how time flies so fast. 

But really, how did MY son get to be 7 so fast?

It seems yesterday, and a million years ago at the same time, that the doctor held him up for the first time and declared, "He looks like a linebacker!" I loved every bit of him, all 10 pounds 10 ounces.

The first day was beautiful.

The one day of parenting that we got- ever- that wasn't filled with worry. 

But look at him now! 

Tall and lanky, funny and serious at the same time.

We had a great day today- he got some new boots.

If you know Landon, you know that's a BIG deal.

Trying to get a good picture, but he couldn't stop laughing!

Silly boy, he may or may not have been inspired by some engagement photos of friends on this one!

(He wanted to jump over my head, but I value my neck too much for that!)

The perfect shot. Love this little guy! Happy Birthday to the one who made me a mama!

Is He "the One"?

Did y'all know I'm a fan of healthy marriages? ;)If you missed my series on "Old and Young Wives' Tales," use the search bar to the right and it will bring up all the posts from the series.

my man and I on our wedding day!

A healthy marriage starts when two spiritually and emotionally healthy people form a relationship. Shocking, I know. But what else goes into it? Today, I'm over at Aleks Handmade talking about a few ways to tell if that guy you're dating is "the one."
Take some time to get to know Aleks as well! She's super fun and sweet!
Click here to go over!

Flashback Tuesday: Top Deals from Dollar Tree

When I first started this blog almost a year ago, the name of it was More Bang for Your Bucks. The idea of it was to share deals I found at dollar stores: Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and Family Dollar. Over the months, though, the blog evolved to more of my true passions, hence the name change.
However, I still love a good deal (and a good Dollar Tree!) so I thought I would compile a small list of good deals at dollar stores. Some items in the stores are over-priced, but there are many, many great deals as well. You can click the product name to go to the original post for each item for a full review.

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First up: pregnancy tests. These babies (no pun intended!) can cost up to $25 each at other stores! These tests have accurately worked for all four of my pregnancies- for the last 2, they're all I used. The first two, I used a more expensive one then a Dollar Tree one to "confirm." (Am I the only one who has to take at least two tests every single time, even though you know it's right!?!?)

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Children's acetaminophen: I was pleased to find this at Dollar Tree last summer. It works just as well as name-brand Tylenol. The only downside was that my at-the-time infant didn't like the taste. The older kids were fine with it, though.

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photo courtesy of http://www.theinternalmakeover.com/

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Swiffer mop pads: If it weren't for my Swiffer, my floors would never get mopped. The refills are a bit pricey, but at Dollar Tree you can get 4 pads for $1. Not a bad deal to motivate me to mop more than, you know, once a year!

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Bathing suits for babies. My sister got this cute nautical bathing suit for my first daughter, and last summer my second daughter was able to wear it as well. Not a bad deal for a suit that cost $1! Comparable suits cost around $10 at Wal-Mart.

I have more to share later, but these are some of the best deals I've come across.

What deals do you recommend from dollar stores?