Time for another bargain shopping and frugal finds post! Two weeks ago I went to one of my favorite discount bargain stores called Gabe's. They sell mostly apparel, home decor, seasonal items, footwear, etc. My store has a VERY small shelf-stable food section. I rarely even go into that section … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mixes
Frugal Finds
Frugal Finds – Hitting the Flea Market for Coastal Front Porch Decor
Last month we drove 40 minutes to visit a Flea Market that we hadn't been to in years! It's one of the largest ones in our area and is always crowded. I'm not big on being mingled in with large crowds and spending an hour trying to find a place to park. On Sunday morning we got up early and got … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – Hitting the Flea Market for Coastal Front Porch Decor
Frugal Finds – Pottery Houseplant Gardening Planters
Gardening...it's one of my spring and summer passions. I enjoy planting flower and veggie gardens outside and indoors I grow about 35 houseplants. I wouldn't say that I have a "green thumb" but I do have moderate gardening experience. During this time of the year I often make houseplant starters … [Read more...] about Frugal Finds – Pottery Houseplant Gardening Planters
Fun, Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Kitchen Linens
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...] about Fun, Frugal Finds – Bargain Deals on Kitchen Linens
Frugal Finds – After Holiday Home Decor Bargains
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...] about Frugal Finds – After Holiday Home Decor Bargains
Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art
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...] about Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art
Coastal Houseplant Garden Planter Basket
Last weekend I stopped by a local yard sale and purchased a square shaped wicker basket for .50 cents. It was in wonderful, like-new condition and brown in color. I knew as soon as I saw that basket that it would make a great houseplant garden planter. I just needed to change the color and give it … [Read more...] about Coastal Houseplant Garden Planter Basket
Frugal Finds: Bargain Deals on Pork at Grocery Store
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...] about Frugal Finds: Bargain Deals on Pork at Grocery Store