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My hubby had surgery on his calf this morning (gastrocnemius-muscle recession), so I have been sitting in the recovery room with him for most of the day. He’s doing great (just groggy and very sleepy from all the meds). We just arrived home about 30 minutes ago and now I’m scrambling to get the laundry done, dinner cooked and all those other fun duties! Yipppeee! ๐Ÿ™‚

Anyway, I did want to quickly apologize for not being quite “there” today… if you know what I mean. I know some of the deals I posted didn’t quite go as planned (I’m mainly talking about the Gilt Zoobie Pets deal). I normally test out deals more thoroughly… But, as I’m sure you understand, my attention and focus was not at all on my blog today. Hopefully I’ll be back in the swing of things tomorrow!

Oh and seriously the way all of you help each other out in the comment section is so awesome! I was especially touched when I was reading all the comments on this post. You all are so generous.

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  1. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    wish you all the best. no apologies needed

  2. Vivienne

    Family always comes FIRST. I hope he recovers quickly!!

  3. Angelsdelight

    I though something was different….Glad your hubby is home where he belongs. Do what you have to with your family. We will all be here for you!(prayers included)

  4. Turboturtle_8

    Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery for your husband!

  5. Cathy

    Heres wishing that your hubby is up and about quickly. Don’t forget to take time for yourself.

  6. Jiya

    Family always comes first. It’s the most important thing in life. So, u don’t have to apologize.
    Hope he feel better soon. Take care of urself too!!!

  7. Rhonda

    God bless you and your family. You are such a blessing to all of us.

  8. juliefpc

    You guys do such a great job. Get better quick Colin, we miss you!

  9. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Family does come first, as another person commented! No worries!

  10. Suellen

    Praying for all to go well with his recovery! Thank you for the time you spend here in helping us to serve our families; we all certainly want you to feel supported in serving YOUR family! God bless ya’ll!

  11. Rebaby

    Wishing a speedy recovery to your hubby! Mine will be going through knee surgery in a few weeks time, so I’ll be able to relate. I am sure you are glad that he is back home & all went well – prayers with you all.

    • mamabear

      -hope everything goes well, and a he has a speedy recovery !!

  12. Joan Southwick

    family first! forever and always…. deals come in a distant second….

  13. judy k

    Collin, I don’t know how you do all you do as it is. I hope your husband has a speedy recovery and don’t forget your own health. Take care.

  14. Christina

    Family first always!!! Glad to hear he’s doing well! Praying for a speedy recovery!!

  15. Sarah Anderson

    Sending healing thoughts to your hubby, take your time ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. kcaron

    Hope hubby recovers fast! No worries~ we’ll all still be here tomorrow ๐Ÿ™‚

  17. Collin (Mrs. Hip)

    Family First, No Apologies needed. Hope your hubby has a quick recovery and Dont worry about us here, just take care of your family. We will be fine!

  18. Monica North

    Speedy recovery to your hubby! Family is always first! Don’t worry about all your fans we will still be here when your life gets back to normal.

  19. Smitha

    Hope your hubby’s fine now… No more deals tonight.. He might need you to coddle him ๐Ÿ˜‰

  20. Kathy

    I just had the same thing, and another procedure done on Tuesday…..good luck to your hubby!

    • eliza

      I almost fell off my chair when I read the medical term for his surgery. My foot doctor is recommending that same operation for me but I’ve never heard of anyone ever having it done before so I’ve been hesitant to go for it. Basically I have foot arch pain when exercising and I’m told that cutting a muscle/tendon in the calf will help. Did it help you? How bad is the scar left on your calf? Any thoughts would be helpful.

  21. Diana S

    Thoughts and prayers are with you Collin. Hoping for a speedy recovery for your husband. No apologies needed, thanks so much for all you do!

  22. asma

    Hope he recovers soon!

  23. Sharon Scott

    Thank you for all you do – as many have said before we all so very much appreciate what you do for us, you & your are in our prayers. Be Blessed, Sharon

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      Hope he gets better ASAP!! Thanks Collin!!!!!!! I love what you do for us

  24. ros mcpartlin

    The deals never seem to stop but you need to. Please spend time with your husband and kids. DO NOT worry about us – I am sure we will survive – though it would not be the same without you.
    Good luck x

  25. shirley

    Collin, sorry to hear about your hubby, but GLAD everything is O.K. At one time I was EVERYTHING to my family. I alone cooked for ALL holidays, Now due to death and other promblems my family has gotten smaller. You and ALL the readers are my new family, I love you all.You do a GREAT job, and like they say, behind every good man is a great woman – That woman is YOU… Thank you for all you do, BUT, take time for you and your family… Love you…

    • Latasha

      So sorry for your loss(es). Your comment brought tears to my eyes, I too think of this group as a second family with everyone helping each other out, its very awesome!

    • Erin

      I love Collin and everyone here too! My boyfriend says I spend more time with “ya’ll” than with him. ๐Ÿ™‚

  26. Diane

    I hope your hubby is feeling better soon! No apologies needed!!!

  27. Donna

    Collin,

    You do such much for so many of us. There is absolutely NOTHING you need to apologize for! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband and your family. Take your time, I have 7 kids and as my friends would say to me.. “Take some time for you!” (I also understand your need to be “on” as well or they wouldn’t be saying that to me either. ๐Ÿ™‚ )

    Thanks for everything, you have saved my family a small fortune already~!

    Sincerely,
    Donna Hayes
    P.S. I think the keenex bow is awesome too! ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Donna

      …. haha…as usual, going to fast… that should say box ๐Ÿ™‚

  28. Michelle

    Thanks for all that you do. Take care of hubby and we will be alright. You do enough already.

  29. Paige

    Thanks for everything you do for us! Hope your husband has a quick and easy recovery! Take care! ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. Laurie Jay

    Hope he gets to feeling better soon. No apologizes needed, family always comes first!

  31. Amy

    I hope he has a good recovery! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! But I really dont know how you do all you do. Your rock! I hadent even noticed we all have a life and your no exception!

  32. Chrissy Whte

    I hope your hubby recovers fast. Thanks for all you do!

  33. Tammy H.

    Hope your husband has a fast recovery … best wishes.

  34. Carol

    Here’s to a quick recovery for your hubby. No need for apology…………

  35. Susan Knopp

    Hope your hubby recovers fast. I was able to order two different Zoobies & $7.95 shipping for entire order. W/email confirmation. Thank you for the heads up. ๐Ÿ™‚ These will be Christmas presents for my youngest great-nieces.

  36. Sandy

    Thanks Colin, prayers going out for you both. We love you and all you do for us!!!

  37. Michelle

    Collin, I hope your hubby gets recovers fast. Thanks for all that you do!

  38. sue

    Collin,

    Sending warm thoughts your way

    wishing you and hubbie all the best

  39. Annalea

    All the best to you and your husband, Collin! I hope he has a speedy recovery. ๐Ÿ™‚

  40. jen

    Praying your hubby recovers quickly take time for your family everyone understands

  41. Ande

    Dear Collin,
    Sending get well wishes and prayers your way. No apologies necessary. Family is foremost. Appreciate all you do to help us save a buck. Your blog is the absolute best!

  42. Jennifer A

    Hope your husband has a speedy recovery Collin. Thanks for everything

  43. Tiffany Taylor

    Collin,
    You are so silly to feel that a apology is needed. That just shows what a lovely and giving person you are! Thank you for the help you give me and my family. My family comes first and I would not expect any less from you.

  44. Susan

    I hope he has a smooth recovery! Best wishes to your whole family!

  45. rebecca

    Hope your hubby feels better soon! Thank you for all that you do!

  46. jennipho

    get well soon ๐Ÿ™‚ no need to apologize!

  47. Chelle L

    Sending prayers for a speedy recovery! Take care of your hubby he’s gonna need all your love and attention!!!

  48. oct25

    Prayers for a speedy recovery. So happy it all went well.

  49. Rachel

    Thanks You for all that you do. Take care of your husband and your family. My prayers are with you.

  50. Amy H

    Hey Collin, Don’t worry about it. I am grateful for all that you do, please take good care of your husband and I hope everything goes well for a speedy recovery!

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