Feb 8, 2026

Traveling Together - Boise

Baby Doll had a tournament in Boise this weekend. The drive is about 5 hours and we couldn't leave until Scout got off work at 4. Thanfully, it was weather-friendly.

We stopped in Twin Falls for dinner.

We finally made it to Boise about 11pm or so. By the time we were settled in our room, it was nearly midnight. Baby Doll had to be at the venue at 7:10am. Scout and I had until 7:45. First game of poolplay was at 8:00.

As usual, I got caught up in the games and I didn't take any pics. This one is part Baby Doll's team and part A team.

She played with a bunch of these girls last year. You might recognize them.

Anyway, we came out as 1st place from our pool even though we lost one game.

We had a team dinner at James, a rooftop restaurant (way too expensive if you ask me). Baby Doll definitely had fun with the team.

This is what Scout and I ordered.


After dinner. The girls went swimming and we just hung out and went to bed early. 

More games tomorrow.

Feb 6, 2026

More Birthday Freebies - part 2

My birthday was on a Sunday this year so I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to redeem a bunch of the rewards. But it turned out that I only missed out on Crumbl cookie.


Freddy's gave me my favorite mini concrete.

I shared my Carl's Jr western bacon cheeseburger with Dog Walker. I had to spend $5 on this one, so I just got a kids meal. After a few bites of the kids burger, I gave the rest to Curly.


Yeah, that's a full size burger.


Jimmy Johns gave me a regular-sized original. So good!

Not many places required a purchase, but Panda Express was a small entree, my choice, but I had to buy a side (less than $5.


Last one for today.


Kneaders just put $5 in my accout. The treats all looked amazing, especially the tarts! Eventually, I decided on a loaf of white bread. I had to pay less than a dollar with my reward.

Guess what?!

I have a lot more...

Ok, one more.


Like Kneaders, Cafe Rio just put $5 in rewards into my account. Kids meals are exactly $5. Chicken taco, rice and beans, orange chunks, with chocolate milk to wash it down.

Feb 4, 2026

Birthday Freebies, part 1

You all know it was my birthday last week, and one of my favorite things is birthday freebies. I have about 40 apps on my phone that are stores and food places. More than half do something free.


Maverik offered a free pastry. Their muffins are the best!


I got this little bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cake. The kids made quick work of it. I didn't even get a taste.


Tide Cleaners gave me a $10 coupon so I got my peacoat cleaned.


I got a mcchicken from McDonalds.


And six wings from Buffalo Wild Wings. I had never tried their dryrub. Now I'm a fan!

Last one for now...


Chick-fil-A gave me a brownie. Yum!