May 17, 2012

Freebie Fun

Apr3

Welcome to our newest edition of FUN FREEBIES (or nearly free): 1. Yea for Vistaprint!! I have ordered from VistaPrint so often and am pleased every time.Funny story! When I went to Blissdom EVERYONE had personalized blog cards except for [...]

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Couponing Geek – free food

Mar28

Yes, I am confessing.For the last two weeks, I have been a couponing geek.As part of my recovery, I am confessing it and getting it out in the open.I carry my coupon binder around, and ponder how I can fit [...]

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Decorating a Mantle on a Yard Sale Budget

Mar21

One of the joys of living frugally is the creative aspect that you can tap into for just a few dollars. With my walls painted a dramatic green, I desired to go with the shabby chic look. Since I have [...]

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Spray painting Brass

Mar15

In continuation of my mad spray painting rampage, I give you some more of what I did when “I shopped my house.”Again, this was done in a few mere minutes, and the total cost was $2 (including the brass pieces [...]

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Fun Freebies for you and Guest Post

Mar12

Yea, it’s another addition of our fun freebies.It was a hit last week, so I will continue to do it once a week. For those of you visiting for Frugal Friday, just skip down one paragraph.If you find any fun [...]

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Eddie Ross’ Painted Hutch redo

Mar6

As I head into yard sale season, all the creative juices in my body are starting to flow. I can barely contain myself with the wonder and excitement of the trash to treasures that I am about to behold. Since [...]

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K-mart saves the day!

Feb21

Yes, it’s that time again.Kmart is offering double and triple coupons all these week beginning on Sunday,and on top of that, you may print off the instant coupon here for an additional $5 savings.Ah, only in America. Get $5 off [...]

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Curing the economy with couponing/freebies

Feb16

It’s about this time that everyone begins to get a little nervous about their finances.The media screams that the sky is falling, and the first credit cards bills from Christmas may be starting to hit (if that is you…CUT THEM [...]

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Shopping the house with a little spray paint

Feb14

One of the best yard sales that I hit this past fall was a moving sale. And this wasn’t just any moving sale, it was a “I’m leaving on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again” sale. [...]

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Freebies for you…who doesn’t like free things?

Feb5

For those of you newer to my blog, this is a freebie weekly addition that I am testing.Feel free to come back tomorrow for my regularly scheduled programming….which will either be a great $5 hutch redo, or some easy dinner [...]

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Sacrificial thrifty find

Jan30

I haven’t had much time to finish all the many DIY projects that I have lining the halls, nor spray paint the abundance of “finds” that I have captured at the local thrift store.That is why I was so thrilled [...]

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McDonald’s…free coffee for everyone! :)

Jan24

This is for all of you who have been so very sad when I post great deals to places that you don’t have. Well, forget my 12 year old hamburger and thank McDonald’s for giving all the early risers in [...]

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"Are they all yours?" cabinet redo

Jan7

This is my sis-in-laws cabinet. My brother and sis that have ten children…all their own, and all within 14 years. Yes, it’s true- don’t you love it?Below is something that needed help.Oh yes it did, and we were there to [...]

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Decorating dilema solved… inexpensively

Jan2

You ladies crack me up. Many of you inquired as to what decorating inspiration hit me for my washing machine dilemma. Can I mention that reading your comments was a highlight – you are some funny women! My husband got [...]

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It’s a Christmas Party

Dec15

It’s official! I have completely lost my mind! After having been gone for NINE DAYS and TWO HOURS on our “spontaneous” football National Championship “vacation” – HA, HA – I walked into my home during the wee hours of the [...]

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