When "N" was born I didn't need the "Smile Saver" thing from Sears because he was alone in pictures. I'm just frustrated with the whole thing now because I don't understand how they think they can charge $10 a person when it really shouldn't. I know, they are in it to make money. But still that's total bunk!

If you are a new parent and have these coupons that say "No Sitting Fee", beware because the first person is free and $9.99 for each person after the first. If I could afford to have my own studio and take professional pictures I wouldn't charge a sitting fee.

I also have a complaint about Sears portrait studio. Four years ago when "N" was born, Sears Portrait was pretty cool because you could use competitor coupons there. Now I have to buy 7 sheets and $13 or whatever they charge per sheet THEN I get the $3.99 a sheet. That is total junk too.

So now I go to JCPenney and now I remember why I don't like them either. They only have two studios and you end up waiting 45 minutes past your appointment time. But they have the best deals on pictures ($3.99 a sheet). Also, Penney's is putting in digital cameras within the next few weeks.

So there is my grip today about having to spend unnecessary money just to get awesome pictures of your kids.

One thing on a different subject. For those of you who shop at Super Walmart, to do the price matching you HAVE to bring in the competitors ads to get the sale price.