More AwEsOmE Coupon Deals!

Deal of the Day: Should have cost $176.82, my cost after coupons $33.60!
*5 Freschetta Pizzas
*4 Hamburger Helpers
*5 Fruit Gushers
*4 Salad Dressings
*2 Deli Meat
*1 Uncrustables
*1 Gilette Fusion Razor & Cartridge Refill
*2 Boxes of Pasta
*4 Mens Deodorant
*4 Womens Deodorant
*1 Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner
*1 Herbal Essence Shampoo & Hairspray
*Lysol Antibacterial Wipes
*Huggies Wipes

Coupon Queen!

I had to share this awesome shopping trip I had the other night! Arminda and I went to Safeway, Target, and CVS and I got all this for $15.48!!!

*5 Boxes of Cereal
*4 Boxes of Pop Tarts
*1 Box Pasta
*A Gilette Fusion Razor
*2 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotions
*10 Bottles of Gilette Men's Body Wash!!!
*4 Johnsons Baby Soap
*2 Bottles of Excedrin
*2 Nivea Chapsticks
*1 Dawn Dishsoap
*2 Toothbrushes
*3 Kit Kat Bars
LOVE IT! The total should have been over $100!

Let's Play Catch-Up...

I should know better than to wait so long between posts, but I don't do it for some reason. SO now I'll condense the last few months into a post...
After Christmas we made a trip home to Idaho...it was a quick one but we were so happy to be spending time with our family. Hopefully it won't be long until we make it out there again!
I've still been looking for a job (with no luck yet) So in the meantime, I'm trying to be a good housewife. {Let's just say, it's not for me} I'm SO bored and not all that crazy about cleaning all day.
The dogs are doing well. Reggie is old and sleeps a lot, mostly in our bed, but we figure he has earned the right! Stack is a funny little thing. He has the biggest personality and we just love him! And little Zoey is CrAzY... She makes me laugh and truly keeps me company while Shawn's sleeping or at work. I <3 them all.
I've been doing makeup here and selling Scentsy for a little extra income... I make custom foundation, concealer, and lipgloss for clients and have done makeup for a few weddings and photoshoots. I really enjoy it and just wish it was more full time!
Here are some pictures of the latest photoshoot:















Photography was done by Angel with TCupp Photography! She is awesome! Thanks Angel!!! www.tcuppphotography.blogspot.com
Well, more to come later!
Love you all!
Cortney

Christmas 2009...

Our cute Christmas Tree!

New ornaments from Grandma & Jerry

Zoey checking out her new ornament from Grandma & Jerry!

PJ Pants from Mom & Dad Staples

Shawn modeling my PJ Pants

Shawn LOVES his new thermal hood!

Necklace from Mom & Bailie!

Cricut Carrying Case from Mom & Bailie!

Zoey watching me open her new "house"! :)

Portable DVD Player from Mom & Bailie

Call of Duty Modern Warfare....the huge smile should tell you how excited he was!

New Cookware from Shawn! I LOVE IT!

Shawn spoiled me! New TV for the bedroom!

Too much Christmas fun for this little dogger! :)

Game Chair from Grandma & Jerry!

Shawn got spoiled too! :)

Think she likes it? :) haha!

LOVE the TV!

:) Looks like a little kid again!

We had a great Christmas this year. It was great to be able to spend it with each other even though we weren't able to spend it back home in Idaho! We love and miss you all and hope that your holidays are filled with love and wonderful memories! <3

Christmas Time! Yay!

So with Christmas being my favorite holiday, I am usually SO excited by now for the holiday season! But living in Arizona has messed with my head a little bit! It's still 80 degrees outside and that makes me think its summertime in Idaho! :) So after Thanksgiving came and went and I wasn't feeling any more festive, I decided to take matters into my own hands! I decorated the house yesterday, plugged in my Scentsy Snowberry Bar and guess what? Today I'm finally EXCITED for Christmas! :) I just can't look outside or it ruins it! haha!
We are all doing well down here! Shawn is at camp this week, which is bittersweet. I miss him and hate being alone, but I did get a LOT of housework done that I don't have the chance to do while he's home!
Reggie has caught his 2nd wind I think! He's been so silly lately! He runs and plays like a puppy and it's so cute! Stack is a little pouty. He had fun playing with Zoey at first but he's not so sure about her anymore. Karma is a crazy thing, now she nips and chases him exactly like he did to Reggie and he's not liking being on this end of it! :)
Zoey is CrAzY. She makes me laugh all day long (and sometimes swear, because she just can't quite get the potty training thing figured out) but mostly laugh. She's so full of energy and she really is too smart for her own good. Her little personality is too fun.
Other than that, we are just living life day to day and hoping that all is well for our family and friends. We miss you all!
Love,
Cortney & Shawn

Rough couple weeks....

It's been a rough couple weeks here at the Staples household. We were just a few weeks away from opening the day spa, and due to some issues that were brought to the surface, and my business partner and I were not seeing eye to eye, so I knew I had to get out before it got any worse. I went through my phases of disappointment and sadness, but thanks to the support of my wonderful husband and family, I realized, it's only a minor setback for me. Someday I will open the spa I've dreamed about, and when I do, I will know not to make the same mistakes made this time. God has a different plan for me and I will trust that!

So for now, it's back to job searching. :( Ugh... and it hasn't been easy. I've applied for 14 jobs and so far not even and interview. It would be much easier if I could speak spanish (since that is a requirement for many of the open jobs here in Casa Grande).

Thankfully I have been able to start as a makeup artist for Motives Cosmetics, and although it's not a full time salary NOW, it has the potential to be in the near future. I'm very excited about the opportunities I will have, including wedding makeup, photo shoots, tv/film, and training as well!

So I just need to find another part time "something" for a while.

Otherwise~

All is well with Shawn, Reggie, Stackhouse, Zoey, and myself. I'm getting very excited for the holidays. With the holidays, however, I'm missing our family very much. I wish we could be home to celebrate with you!

We love you and miss you all!

Scentsy...

As busy as I am, I may be crazy...BUT I've started selling Scentsy :) I tried it for the first time and LOVED it, so why not get it for a discount and make a little extra money each month, right?!


You can visit my online store, www.scentsy.com/cortneystaples. (Or click the button on the right side of this blog.

Or to book an in-house, online, or book party (so you can get free stuff too!!) give me a call! #520.840.0233


Monthly Specials:

Plymouth Warmer 10% Off

$27.00 *while supplies last*

10% Off Scent of the Month, Honey Pear Cider!

Hostess Special:

Host a party and receive a Free Plug In Warmer of your choice! Plus 10-15% in free products and 1-4 1/2 priced items!