Crafting time with my favorite 4 year old

2 of my grandsons were here today. 4 year old Gavin brought 2 bags of pompoms that he got at his church, I think they must of been cleaning out some junk closets.

He wanted to do some crafts with his pompoms so we looked at Pinterest for some inspiration. 

Gavin found a train engine he liked so we tried to copy it.

We also made letter shapes covered with pompoms.

The inspiration train was made with pompoms in just 3 colors and with pompoms all the same size. 

Gavin wanted to use some of all his pompoms so his train is especially colorful and cheerful.  His train has soul. 

Children just like to do make things- it gives them a big sense of accomplishment, especially if we grown ups don't interfere with too much assistance, 

Coupon shopping at JCP and CVS

JCPenneys has a big sale going on and $10 off $25 coupons too. I got a coupon in the mail, 2 in the newspapers and more in an email. At the jcpenneys.com website, you can print off all you want but they do expire today.

I did 2 transactions and bought 4 long sleeved casual shirts for my husband. After the sale and coupons, each shirt was $7.99- plus sales tax.

Just a small purchase at CVS.

2 boxes of hair color were $5.99 each and I used a $5/2 coupon them.

Dawn was .88 and I used 50 cent coupons on both.

The pain relief medicine was free with a scanner coupon. 

And I used a $5 ECB from last week. 

I spent $3.95 cash and got a $2 ECB for later.