Its been a long while since I have done a Question and Answer post and what that means is there are a ton of questions for me to answer. I have weeded through the emails - comments and just pulled out the questions. I know for many of you this is not the full email. Instead of posting private emails, I simply just pulled the question out of it. If I missed your question on here then I will try to get it next time. You are more than welcome to resend them at this point. Check your in boxes because I will be sending a short personalized message and a link to this post. With all the emails that flow in, its hard for me to keep up so this is the best way to address all the questions at one time!
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Kisha, I have been wondering how to coupon and save money at the store. Could you please explain your system in detail a little more?
I am always trying to figure out a way to really save money at the store. I posted a youtube video that is still my favorite way of organizing my coupons. You can see it here. I do find that keeping a small orgaizer in my purse that carries coupons that I know I will be using. You can also check out my Where to find the savings page for tons of coupon information. I think the biggest part of couponing is PLANNING. If you can plan your meals, prepare your list, then you can coupon well. Once those 2 jobs were done you can clip your coupons and head to the store. Also if you can wait till there is a great sale.. and then you can really save!
I just wanted to say hello and let you know I love your blog! I am a mom of 4 in Oregon and wondering if you have any fun summer activities you can share with me for my boys!
We take things easy most of the summer. The school year is so busy and its great to not have the kids have to set alarm clocks, do homework, or be on a schedule. We do typical summer things.. swimming, hiking, gardening, catching lighening bugs, playing in the rain, check out museums and theme parks, bike riding, etc. =)
I love your beauty reviews!! When will more be posted?
Summer is hard when it comes to reviews because we do have a lot of things going on with the kids. But I did just get up the review on the Loreal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Make up posted. I have a lot of reviews to do and I will be posting more.. but for now they are going to be video reviews to save me the time!
Thank you so much for being an inspiration to all of us housewives. You seem to be a very devoted wife and mother. I struggle with keeping my husband and kids happy at the same time. There is always someone wanting something from me. How do you balance your husband and kids? And when can we expect another chapter in your fairytale blog?
Balancing time with your husband and kids is never easy but I think you should foster the marriage more because its the key to keeping your family together. I think you shouldn't have to pick and both are totally different but my lifeline is my husband. Without him it doesn't come together. I am lucky because I tend to do pretty well for making time for both. We take the time to be together. The kids clear the table most nights so we can sit down in private and talk about our day. But we also spend time with each child every night. I am sure some nights we don't balance things out the way we want, but we just keep trying! I am working on the next chapter now for Our Fairytale.. Sorry but this is my main blog and I only work on the others when I really have the extra time.
I am new here to this blog and just wanted to say hi! I was wondering how to start my own blog. Any tips?
Well, I use blogger because I have been really happy with it but just google - creating a blog - and check out the sites. Wordpress is another great blogging host. I pretty much have figured out blogging through trial and error until I got it the way I wanted.
I love free samples and came across your blog. Where can I find more?
Freebies are everywhere but come back often so you don't miss out on any!
What is your favorite mascara of all time? Are those your real nails in the pictures?
Wow.. hard question.. but I will stay drug store wise Maybelline Great Lash Mascara has ALWAYS been good. I remember my mom using it when I was a little girl.. Its a great formula.. and you can check out my review on the Maybelline Great Lash Loads of Lashes here.. its still one of my go to mascaras. My nails do have tips on them but my nails under the fake nails are the same length. I don't do so good on doing my own nails and with my hands in a lot of pictures on here.. I prefer to get them done. I wish I could maintain my own nails because it sucks to have to sit in the nail salon for hours on end!
Who is your blogging inspiration?
There are tons of blogs I love but I am currently loving the funny life ramblings of Buried with Children!! I smile a lot when reading this blog!
My son is being bullied.. I don't know what to do but I am a long time reader of this website and I wonder why you don't do more writing on bully's?
I think a few times I have addressed it.. but I will make a point to do more posts on this in the future.
I live in North Carolina too! Do you live near the beach?
I live a few hours from the beach.
I saw recently that you shaved your dog, how did you learn to do that?
Like everyone else.. Youtube! Really I have worked in grooming while I was in high school and I just tried it last year. Good thing about hair.. it grows back!
I love your cooking posts. How was cooking school? Where did you go? Was it costly? Food is my passion and I am still trying to decide if Culinary School is right for me?
I went to Sullivan University in Louisville KY. I don't know the exact cost anymore. But yes, it was costly. Cooking school was wonderful! But be sure you will put your education to use. Restaurant hours are long and you have to have the lifestyle that will work with that.
Where did you meet your husband?
We met at our friend Jeff's house in Kentucky MANY years ago!
You seem to put a lot of your personal business on here. Does your family ever mind?
Not too often. There have been times when someone has said something about it.. but a friend did say something the other day. I don't want this blog to become a negative place so I am doing my best to not let that happen! But.. there are days when I do vent on here and probably shouldn't!
I get all the Sunday papers but can't figure out a way to organize or remember to take them with me. Can you help? It also seems that store brands are always cheaper even if I use a coupon. I don't understand couponing.
Again.. check out the video above.. store items are cheaper sometimes.. and there is nothing wrong with them. I think if you are trying to feed a family Walmart brand is one of your best options.
Do you supplement your income? I am a stay at home mom who needs some extra money to help my family out. Any suggestions of things I can do at home?
I do with the kittys. I use to put ads on here but I hated the way they cluttered up the blog. For the small amount of $ I made, I didn't find it worth it. I also make a small amount with Sigma Brushes but my biggest source of income from being a stay at home wife and mother is the cats.
Do you tan? I need a good self tanner because I burn all the time.
I don't just lay out and tan. I won't do that. Or tanning beds. If I get a tan its from playing out in the sun in the summer.. I LOVE Jergans Natural Glow Revitalizing moisturizer/self tanning lotion. I think its amazing and it doesn't turn me orange!
Can I make an appointment to have your mom take pictures of my child?
Not really.. My mom works out of the malls but if you tell me your area, I will let her know if she has any plans on coming. I am sure if you live in Texas she might be willing to do some one on one work for the right situation.
I know the hell you have gone through with online stalking. I believe that my ex boyfriends new girlfriend is pretending to be someone else and I don't know what to do to stop it. What have you done because I haven't read anything in a while about you being bothered? Please help.
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. The only thing I can suggest is ignoring them. Sure, it never makes you feel good when someone is stalking/harassing you but it only has power if you give it power. It was not an easy lesson for me to learn but I don't pay any attention to anyone who hides who they are. If they are willing to stand behind what they say.. then I will respond. Otherwise, I don't give it my time or energy. You could also go to the police for help but unless you know who it is.. not much can be done without the help of an attorney and the courts. I don't think that the justice system has really caught up with online issues yet..
I saw your video on youtube about your migraine shots. Are they still working for you?
Yes, they work really well for me. If you suffer from migraines, talk to your Dr. about them to see if they might work for you too!
I love you! I love this blog! I am a girly wife and mom and would love to see another what's in my purse post! Its always so much fun to see what other women are carrying around with them!
Sure!! I will get one up soon!
I know you have said you are a smoker. I am worried about you. Have you stopped yet?
I won't lie.. I hate this question and I hate the answer even more. Yes.. I still smoke. I am not proud of it either and hope to stop sometime in the future. Its a habit I wish for no one.
I keep reading your movie reviews! What's your favorite movie of all time that you can recommend?
Wow.. not easy.. I love so many movies! Girly wise.. I think Pride and Prejudice is one of my all time favorites.. I love The Town.. I love both the Hangover movies for a great laugh and I am a huge fan of Rocky movies!
I am thinking about getting a bob. How do you style your hair now that its back to being shorter?
The cut requires little care.. I might blow it out of flat iron it but thats about it! I don't even have to do either if I don't want to. I love bobs.. not just on me but on most ladies. I like a clean cut because it seems more put together than long stragley hair.
I am going through a terrible divorce. Are you on good terms with your ex husband?
Sorry for what you are going through. Great question though.. Its day by day with us. We are trying to do the best we can for the kids. I think as time has went on, I have learned to look at the problems with better understanding. It took a while to realize that everything happened to get me to the love of my life and that makes it all worth while.. and I have some pretty amazing kids out of it too! Find a counselor.. and figure out how to love again.
You always talk about your family. Do you have any plans on having anymore children?
No.. No.. No.. No.. Jackson would love another sister or brother but no way! We have our hands full with the children we do have. Our family is perfect the way it is!
I would like to you cover porn in a married life post. I would love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Have you read 50 Shades of Grey?
Wow.. I can give you my short opinion.. what works for you is fine with me. I don't agree that all relationships can withstand it but if you and your spouse like it.. and its in the privacy of your bedroom then thats just fine with me. I don't see it as bad as some.. I really don't. Some people hate it. some love it. and its one of the biggest growing industries out there. But if you have an issue with it then your spouse should also respect it. I have not read 50 shades of Grey.. its funny too because a friend asked me the same question LAST NIGHT! I am thinking I will read it soon because of what everyone is saying!
#1 Question
When will you have more kittens for sell?
I explained the other night that this is not an easy question to answer. I have received TONS of emails about kittens. Many of you my male Persian got out with the dog and both went missing for 2 days. We found the dog.. not the cat. So.. I had to go buy another male..
Romeo and waiting..waiting..waiting.. for him to mature! I am thinking we will have kittens in December or January. If you want to be put on the waiting list please send me an email mrskishajaggers@gmail.com. I will notify everyone when Gabby and Willow both get pregnant but there will only be so many kittens. I love having a cattery.. it is truly my passion and as time goes on, it will grow larger. I need more and more females!! But I am guessing around Christmas we will have some kittens for sale! I will keep you posted!
Well there are the questions! Sooo happy I finally got this long post done!
If you have a question.. send it in for the next round!
Have a great evening!
K Jaggers
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