Bit by bit

So I feel like the tortoise sometimes. I finally spoke with the nutritionist for the county. She asked me to forward the memo I found to her. So I did. Now we wait. One battle at a time is how I agreed to fight this. So first I have to get them to acknowledge that they will take my note. Next comes the correct substition. Then they will have to explain to the Federal Government why they have been non-compliant thus far. So "just trying 2 survive" a little bit more everyday. I will let you know how this turns out.

Fight the System

Okay like I said before, "I am just trying 2 survive" so here's one more blow. My oldest DD is allergic to milk. She has attended the same school since kindergarten. In the middle of the year last year they made me get a doctor's note stating that she needed to have juice substituted for milk. Today they told me they need a new note. I asked why and they said federal regulations. So I asked where, the lady didn't know. Well after a little more searching I found it. Except, it says that the doctors note does NOT need to be reissued unless there has been a change. Well I just spent a few more minutes searching the federal website and the school is going to wish they never opened this can of worms. According to the feds I can write the note and they need to substitute milk for an equal item. That means nutritionally it has to be the same. My poor DD has been receiving 4 oz of juice which doesn't even come close to the 8oz milk dairy requirements. Well I can't wait until tomorrow. Let the fireworks begin. And remember, don't let someone tell you how things work, find out for yourself.

Gymboree

So I have a huge Gymboree obsession. I love their clothes and love to have my girls match. So, that being said Gymboree has started a new program. It's called Gymboree rewards. Basically you get a point for every dollar you spend. Once you reach 250 points you get a $5 gift card. Not bad since I was already spending. So click here https://www.gymboree.com/rewards/home.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395934339&bmForm=Gymboree+Rewards&bmFormID=1251393116940&bmUID=1251393116940&bmHash=389b9d5cfc0831a3994bb1a96384fc065df588a4
and it should take you to the sign up. If you already have a Gymboree account you just need to click a button. If not you need to sign up basically your address and stuff. Right now you get 100 points for signing up. I signed up last night and did not see this so I wonder if I will get it. I also received a welcome email this morning so I'm not sure if it was announcing the program or letting me know I would receive the points. If anyone reads this and gets the bonus points, let me know. The only problem is, I'm "Just Trying to Survive" at the moment and do not have even a dollar to spend at my favorite store. I have 4 coupons sitting next to me that expire at the end of this month and no money to spend. So If you are like me, maybe we can help each other, just try to survive.

So Here it Goes

As I write this my two youngest are feeding and getting drinks for each other. It should be a disaster but I'm finding it really cute. I'm not sure what this blog will end up being. Will I write something that hundreds of people will look at everyday? Will I list the bargains I find? Will I just pour out my soul to anonymous strangers around the world? So, here it goes. Wish me luck and if you, dear reader, actually exist let me know by leaving a comment.