Have you checked out the prices lately on buying new curtains, drapes, valances, sheers, etc. for your windows? Oh my gosh, the prices have skyrocketed! In some cases, buying them at a local retail store can be as much as custom-made window treatments! No thank you...I'm all about saving my hard … [Read more...]
Fun, Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Kitchen Linens
January 31, 2022 by
Fun, Frugal Finds is all about those great bargains and deals that I stumble across when I'm out shopping. These bargains can be items I've purchased from yard sales, antique stores, retail stores, flea markets, mom and pop shops, farmer's markets, etc. I'm always shopping for deals. A few weeks … [Read more...]
Frugal Finds – After Holiday Home Decor Bargains
January 9, 2022 by
Early last month I hit the Dollar General Store to pick up some last minute gift wrap and stocking stuffers for Christmas. To my surprise, they still had 1/2 of an aisle of Autumn items still in the store and guess what? They were all marked down 75% off. Yes! That's my kind of sale! Here's what … [Read more...]
How to Shop Smarter by Using Coupon Codes
December 24, 2021 by
When shopping, it is easy to get lost in the moment and forget to use a coupon or promo code. However, if you want to shop smarter and save money, you should use these coupon codes whenever possible. You may want to consider using a code from a website that offers a wide variety of coupons, like … [Read more...]
Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art
November 13, 2021 by
We love vintage holiday decorations that remind us of our childhood. They bring back so many memories for us. It doesn't matter if it's Easter, one of the Patriotic Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas...we love to decorate with vintage items. A friend of our's was getting rid of her … [Read more...]
Repurposing Twin-Pack Plastic Ketchup Connector Rings to Save Closet Space
November 8, 2021 by
We purchased an older home 15 years ago with very small closets. One of the smallest closets is in our master bedroom. It's so small that only my clothes hang inside it. My husband's clothes hang in a closet in one of our guest bedrooms. I've seen linen closets bigger than my bedroom closet! … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art
September 11, 2021 by
A few months ago a friend of mine gifted me her old wooden lighthouse that holds toilet paper and facial tissues. She had changed the decor in her bathroom and new I decorated in a coastal cottage style. Instead of tossing it into the trash, she passed it to me. I love lighthouses, but I don't use a … [Read more...]
Frugal Finds: Bargain Deals on Pork at Grocery Store
July 31, 2021 by
Holy Guacamole! Guess what we stumbled upon at the grocery store 12 days ago? Yup, a great bargain deal on fresh pork! We went into the store to pick up a few things and the manager's special caught our eye. The deal was this: Buy one package of pork and get 2 free. Yes! 2 were free! They often … [Read more...]
