I can't believe it is Friday already! Where do the weeks go? Time flies by so fast. One day our baby is taking his/her first steps, the next day they are dating and growing hair in other places! We as adults often stop to wonder where our lives are headed and if we're on track. Especially now with the economy the way it is. I guess where I am going with this is, each day you have to take a few minutes to enjoy your life and your kids, you have to enjoy what you have and not worry about what you don't have, and make the most of what you have made for yourself. But keep in mind, you can always make a change! Life is to short not to make the most of it.

Recycling day is tomorrow. Remember all papers and catalogs are being collected at NeSmith elementary to help raise money. Please take just those items up there for recycling.

Gardening Thursday

Spring “to-do” list: Spring Garden Maintenance

Every season brings a different set of chores in the garden. Spring is an exciting time for gardeners as preparations are made for the bounty and beauty of the garden as it awakes from winter hibernation. It can also, however, be a bit overwhelming to know how to prioritize your gardening time at this time of year. Here is a helpful list of chores that should be tended to in the spring.

Money Savings Tip

Do holiday shopping right after the holidays. Most people use this technique for Christmas, but it works for every holiday. Wait until about two days after a holiday, then go out shopping for items you need that are themed for that day. Get a Mother’s Day card for next year the day after Mother’s Day. Get Easter egg decorating kits the day after Easter. Get wrapping paper and cards and such the day after Christmas. The discounts are tremendous, and you can just put this stuff in the closet until next year, saving you a bundle.

Friday Frugalness

75% off Target Clearance Toys Starting Thursday, Jan.15Tonight at my Target store the cashier told me they were changing the prices at that moment to 75% off all clearance marked toys. Some stores may have already gone 75% off, but I think that most stores are making the change on Thursday, January 15. Thanks to Suzanne for emailing me the tip about the timing on this clearance, she got lucky because her store went 75% a day early! Time to stock-up the gift closet for next year.

Free Krispy Kreme Donut on Tuesday, January 20