Jan25

a gift of mischief and mayhem and love all rolled into one

Posted on January 25, 2014 by beth

found this old book of love that my daughters had given me for my birthday more than a decade ago. i laughed out loud all over again, at their kind and loving and humorous approach to life. no one had much money, but this book was worth everything. they spoiled me with offers of flowers and treats and reluctant shared experiences and pampering (even though they signed up their third sister who was out of the country for this task). here are some of the coupons found within:

Children make your life important. –Erma Bombeck

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meticulousmick on January 25, 2014 at 4:45 pm said:

That is brilliant. 👏

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  thanks mm, i thought so too )
  
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painterswife on January 25, 2014 at 4:52 pm said:

What a wonderful idea – I’m going to have to do this for my mum, I think.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:
  
  great idea, painter, and i’ll bet she’ll love it as much as i did/still do )
  
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inspiretheworld2day on January 25, 2014 at 5:04 pm said:

How sweet. I remember getting one from my daughter when she was in elementary school. I may just have to dig it up and take advantage of some of those coupons 😉 fun post

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  aren’t these the best gifts? i hope you dig yours out and start aching in those coupons very soon )
  
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hitandrun1964 on January 25, 2014 at 5:08 pm said:

I love the, VOID IF COPIED. Clever:) LOL

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:10 pm said:
  
  thanks, and i love that they had this disclaimer on it
  
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andy1076 on January 25, 2014 at 5:11 pm said:

Coupon including porn or tear jerker and boring walk under the sun..rofl!! priceless XD

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  yes, they are pretty funny, those precious ones )
  
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52milespermonth on January 25, 2014 at 5:13 pm said:

Back in my I’m a poor student days I always made coupon books. My mom never cashed in 🙂 seems like you didn’t either. Try to redeem them and see if they’re still valid.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:35 pm said:
  
  i’ll go for it and see what happens )
  
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connie.n.w. on January 25, 2014 at 5:18 pm said:

aww this is so wonderful. whenever i go through my old boxes of memories, i think about how these are the things i treasure most.. not the material items but rather the hand-written card or the photograph from long ago.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  yes, i agree, those are my favorite things
  
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markbialczak on January 25, 2014 at 5:50 pm said:

Most. Awesome. Coupons. Ever. Your daughters obviously received your gifts of humor and cleverness to come up with this precious treasure, Beth. Pamper and massage from Holli in Australia! Perfect. With the library, other’s-garden bouquet and film of your choice, it’s obviously heartfelt, too.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  thanks mark, and the test of time, after all these years, they still make me laugh out loud.
  
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Andra Watkins on January 25, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:

Porn. I know you picked that one. Ha.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  you know me so well, andra )
  
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Paul J. Stam on January 25, 2014 at 6:06 pm said:

Ah, yes, the gift that gives on giving. –

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 6:34 pm said:
  
  exactly
  
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Tamina's Turn on January 25, 2014 at 6:07 pm said:

Awesome! I think I just got an idea for the next gift I’ll give…

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 6:35 pm said:
  
  fantastic )
  
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tric on January 25, 2014 at 7:04 pm said:

Aw happy days. I have a cupboard filled with memories such as these. Brilliant

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  oh yes, tric. these kinds of gifts are so special )
  
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cyclingrandma on January 25, 2014 at 7:13 pm said:

So fun that you saved it and found it! I hope you redeemed the coupons!

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  thanks, these are the kinds of things i save forever. and i think i’ve redeemed most of these more than once over the years )
  
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scottishmomus on January 25, 2014 at 7:27 pm said:

I have these too. I use them when I first get them and then forget. Wonder if they ever expire. Must search them out. I love the ones that promise unending cups of tea made. Think I might have used all those ones up without even redeeming the coupons. These are the best kinds of gifts. 🙂 x

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  i think that they do not have any expiration date. yes, do search them out, i’m sure you’ll have a great reaction to finding them once again, as i did. and you are so right, these are the best gifts )
  
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Ralph on January 25, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:

Love it !!! 😀 xox

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:05 pm said:
  
  thanks ralph, me too )
  
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Deb on January 25, 2014 at 7:57 pm said:

Oh, the joy of receiving the “Coupon Book” from the girls on a birthday or other special occasion. They were so proud of their efforts and I loved getting them. My problem was trying to redeem them! Mine were usually “One bathroom cleaning” or “Dishes done without asking”. When presented with the coupon, I immediately received the eye-roll and “I have sooo much homework!”. Hahaha!! Those were the days!

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  so funny deb, and they are wonderful gifts, aren’t they? yes, those were wonderful days )
  
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  - Deb on January 25, 2014 at 8:08 pm said:
    
    They are wonderful girls (women) now with wonderful girls of their own and receiving their own coupon books! 🙂
    
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    - ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:29 pm said:
      
      isn’t it nice that they get to enjoy it from the other side of things?
      
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jackiemallon on January 25, 2014 at 8:07 pm said:

These gifts are the best kind and the warm feeling comes back just as strong every time you look at it. Who needs jewelry?

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:28 pm said:
  
  exactly, jackie )
  
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Mark Myers on January 25, 2014 at 8:11 pm said:

what’s an ass walk and why are they boring?

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:29 pm said:
  
  my questions exactly )
  
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Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on January 25, 2014 at 8:27 pm said:

so funny and sweet!

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:30 pm said:
  
  thanks, roy )
  
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becwillmylife on January 25, 2014 at 8:32 pm said:

This is an awesome gift. Clearly your girls have your sense of humor.:)

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 8:40 pm said:
  
  i agree and we are definitely related )
  
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ramblingsfromamum on January 25, 2014 at 8:49 pm said:

How special and how memorable ~ you have lovely daughters Beth ~ this is a treasured keepsake I am sure 🙂 x

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:00 pm said:
  
  yes, i do treasure it and they can make me smile even just to think of them
  
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  - ramblingsfromamum on January 25, 2014 at 9:01 pm said:
    
    you are lucky to have the daughters you do 🙂 x
    
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    - ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:05 pm said:
      
      well, we have had our good days and our bad days, and i always feel lucky, even on the worst. you are lucky as well, and i hope you can share that luck with yours as well, sooner rather than later.
      
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      - ramblingsfromamum on January 25, 2014 at 9:08 pm said:
        
        you were reading my mind with that comment… perceptive little one you are ~ I hope so too sweety ~ I really do and thank you xx
        
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  - ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:14 pm said:
    
    you know it jen, my aussie sister )
    
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Hope on January 25, 2014 at 9:05 pm said:

Love it. A couple of years ago I did one for my husband. 🙂

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  oh, how fun, hope )
  
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jmgoyder on January 25, 2014 at 9:06 pm said:

This is so delightful – wonderful daughters!

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:14 pm said:
  
  thanks julie, they never fail to surprise me
  
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disperser on January 25, 2014 at 9:20 pm said:

I see you gave them an important gift . . . a sense of humor. I hope they still carry it with them; mighty useful a gift, it is.

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:24 pm said:
  
  oh, they have it, have no doubt. ’tis a useful gift indeed.
  
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orionwriter on January 25, 2014 at 9:34 pm said:

I remember making one of these for my dad…I can’t remember how old I was but we’ve still got it in a box in the basement. My dad never used it. Kind of like how my mother never wore the shirt I gave her back in first grade.
I think they prefer cards and money. xD

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- ksbeth on January 25, 2014 at 9:51 pm said:
  
  orion – maybe they are keeping them as special treasures )
  
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  - orionwriter on January 26, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:
    
    Maybe. 🙂 They kept all my letters to the Tooth Fairy.
    
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    - ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 6:01 pm said:
      
      see….
      
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duncanr on January 26, 2014 at 3:02 am said:

i’ve never heard of coupon books before. What a brilliant idea

and I loved the ‘pick a daughter to drag to school’ one 😆

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 5:56 am said:
  
  one of my favorite gifts to receive when created by the giver. yes, the ‘going with you under duress’ coupons were wonderful.
  
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Pascale LeBrasseur on January 26, 2014 at 10:15 am said:

I love this, your daughters have great imaginations.

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 10:58 am said:
  
  that they do, and so does yours, each in their own way )
  
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merbear74 on January 26, 2014 at 11:36 am said:

So love this!! LOL

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:
  
  thanks, mer )
  
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Michael Lane on January 26, 2014 at 1:54 pm said:

You have some amazing daughters 🙂

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:
  
  they really are )
  
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awootton on January 26, 2014 at 4:39 pm said:

Cute, cute, cute. What creative and fun children you have!

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  yes, i am always in awe of them –
  
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JF Owen on January 26, 2014 at 5:09 pm said:

Hmmm, Two very cool daughters!

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- ksbeth on January 26, 2014 at 6:02 pm said:
  
  thanks, and i love that they volunteered the third for hot wax and massage duty )
  
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SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on January 26, 2014 at 10:18 pm said:

Awww…that’s so lovely. They grow up so fast! My girl does not give me notes and little paintings/drawings any more. She stopped at 9 years of age. Now, she is 14! Time just flew by so fast. But I still keep all her scribbles and doodles. I love looking at them from time to time. It’s hard to imagine she was that same very girl who made them sometimes. She is such an opinionated teenager now! LOL

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- ksbeth on January 27, 2014 at 5:57 am said:
  
  yes, things sure change over the years, but it is great to look back at these things. thanks for reading and following me too, shirley )
  
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  - SHIRLEY MAYA TAN on January 27, 2014 at 7:31 am said:
    
    The pleasure is mine 🙂
    
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portholio on January 26, 2014 at 10:49 pm said:

Who signed me up for the fullbody oily rubdown?! Holli

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- ksbeth on January 27, 2014 at 5:58 am said:
  
  well i think we can pretty much narrow it down to your two sisters, and one of them whose name begins with the letter h.
  
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evilsquirrel13 on January 26, 2014 at 11:23 pm said:

LOL! A coupon for free porn… and with free soda and popcorn!

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- ksbeth on January 27, 2014 at 5:58 am said:
  
  the gift that keeps on giving.
  
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PiedType on January 27, 2014 at 12:38 pm said:

What a treasure!

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- ksbeth on January 27, 2014 at 1:02 pm said:
  
  i think so too –
  
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cyberbonn on January 30, 2014 at 3:08 pm said:

love your blog ❤

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- ksbeth on January 30, 2014 at 8:04 pm said:
  
  thanks so much, that is really nice of you to say, and i’m glad you’re enjoying it, bonnie )
  
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John Robinson on February 1, 2014 at 9:27 am said:

Delightful, Beth! Our 2 kids are in their late 20s, but I still cherish similar coupon books they made for me. Can’t believe that I never cashed in on all the “free back rubs” and “uninterrupted naps” (I wonder if it’s too late).

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- ksbeth on February 1, 2014 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  aren’t those gifts the best ? )
  
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Debbie O'Connor on February 1, 2014 at 11:39 am said:

love the memories this brought back to Me.

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- ksbeth on February 1, 2014 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  oh, always happy to bring happy memories to you, debbie )
  
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Jonathan Caswell on August 31, 2020 at 9:11 pm said:

Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
WAY TO GO…YAY!

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