My kids are heading off to school tomorrow - grades 4 and 7! Trying to figure out how we got to grade 7 already, is like trying to hold on to a wet bar of soap. I get a grip on it for a minute, and I think ok, I got this...and then it's gone again.
If I can be perfectly honest with you, I am really looking forward to the kids getting back to school. Don't get me wrong, I have loved having them home for all this time. We have had a GREAT summer! It's been packed full of swimming, BBQ's, cabin trips, beach days, quad rides, chilling with friends, sleepovers, and sleeping in.
My kids are also pretty awesome, and for the most part, it's super easy having them around. But I'm ready for routine again. I'm ready to get them back on the bus, and to have my "me" time in the day. Since I've become sick with Fibro and CFS, I haven't been working, which has been a blessing and a curse.
A blessing because I'm home for the kids, I am less stressed, and I no longer daydream about driving myself into a ditch just to get a little reprieve from work. Which is nice.
A curse, though, because the money situation has been tight, going from two full time incomes to one. My husband has been a super hero through it all, and he has been working so hard. 6 day weeks, late evenings and early mornings. I know he's stressed, and I hate it for us.
I'm not afraid to admit that we have struggled. It's been hard. Most of the problem has been that even though I have short term and long term insurance that should cover me through my job, they refused to cover me, stating that I don't fit their definition of disabled. Apparently, not being able to mentally find the right words to use in a sentence, or having debilitating, uncontrollable fatigue, dizziness, weakness, brain fog, and pain doesn't mean I can't do a "sedentary" job like mine.
But I digress...
So in celebration of the kids returning to school, I have some really awesome deals lined up, that you need to check out! Click on my affiliate links below to order!
First up, are these dish towels. Check out the different seller options, because these have been anywhere from 56=70% off. And they have great reviews! Don't forget that most dish towels need to be washed a few times for maximum absorbency. and if you spend $35 or more, you can get Free Shipping! So think about some Christmas gifts now too. ;)
This next one is honestly one of my favourite products that I've ever purchased for my daughter. I found this product, pictured below, called a Hugglepod a few years ago. It's like an amazing little cocoon that she can climb into a read, or play, or spend alone time. It holds up to 175lbs, and you can either purchase the stand, or hang it from the ceiling like we did. It can be used indoors or outdoors, and it is so nice. But you need to RUN to the website, because they are having a sale of up to 50% off for Labour Day, and it ends today!!
Save Up to 50% Off Toys & Games Within Our Labor Day Sale at HearthSong!
And Lastly (for now), PetsMart is offering buy one get one free on all cat food! Hurry though, deal ends today!
Buy One Get One Free on Select Cat Food (3-4 lb bags) at Petsmart.com.
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