OK, so I have been enjoying the heck out of reading all sorts of blogs!!! Especially deal blogs! But I will say this and I will say it proud:
I am NOT frugal! Nor frugalicious, nor frugaltastic!
I am not even cheap!
If I plan on spending $30, I am spending $30!
The goal is to get the MOST out of that $30.
OH, wait - maybe I am frugal... but I just don't like that word!!!
So.... what am I...
Smart!!! Very, very, smart.
(PS: I'm not a Diva either....!!!!)
Just remember - SMART!!! and maybe a lil insane!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Fabulous Hidden Treasures Giveaway - 5 Winners!!!
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
The INSANITY of STUFF!!!!
So, as the dates of my (very few) post show, you may notice that I started this 'project' a longggg time ago. I was gun-ho and ready go. I really was. Then I started reading and reviewing other blogs. So many blogs. What ended up happening: I became overwhelmed and went to Facebook to play Farmville!! :)
I'm still not clear on a direct to take with this blog. Maybe I won't have a direction. My life is full of, well, stuff! All sorts of stuff. Motherhood, crafting, shopping, couponing, gardening, survival prep, school, cooking - you get it - LIFE stuff!
So, I'm thinking I will start with that STUFF! Oh, I love stuff!!!!
Hopefully I can convince some wonderful people (hehe followers) to join me on my journey of STUFF!!!! Watch as I 'refine' my blog, find my direction, or just continue with the insanity!
Ahhhhh yes the insanity of stuff!!!! I love it!!!!
I just looked at my post - oh my - 10 post and 3 are drafts! :)
Looking forward to taking this crazy, cooky journey!!!
I'm still not clear on a direct to take with this blog. Maybe I won't have a direction. My life is full of, well, stuff! All sorts of stuff. Motherhood, crafting, shopping, couponing, gardening, survival prep, school, cooking - you get it - LIFE stuff!
So, I'm thinking I will start with that STUFF! Oh, I love stuff!!!!
Hopefully I can convince some wonderful people (hehe followers) to join me on my journey of STUFF!!!! Watch as I 'refine' my blog, find my direction, or just continue with the insanity!
Ahhhhh yes the insanity of stuff!!!! I love it!!!!
I just looked at my post - oh my - 10 post and 3 are drafts! :)
Looking forward to taking this crazy, cooky journey!!!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Still On Hold...
I have decided that this blog is something I really want to do.
I also understand that I have limitations.
At the moment LIFE is getting in the way. Or perhaps being responsible is getting in the way. The craft area organization is coming along well. The backyard is about as FAB as it is gonna get - the rest is pretty much up to Mother Nature. I'll of course help with watering, insect control and deadheading.
The collection of crafting items is also growing!!! What can I say - I love love love garage sale season!!!
I also understand that I have limitations.
At the moment LIFE is getting in the way. Or perhaps being responsible is getting in the way. The craft area organization is coming along well. The backyard is about as FAB as it is gonna get - the rest is pretty much up to Mother Nature. I'll of course help with watering, insect control and deadheading.
The collection of crafting items is also growing!!! What can I say - I love love love garage sale season!!!
Monday, May 23, 2011
No Projects Yet
I have been spending my time cleaning and organizing and planting!
Yep, planting. Last year we turned out jungle of a backyard into a baron wasteland to the beginnings of a beautiful slice of heaven.
Last year we planted a bunch of stuff... most of it made it - 2 bushes (a double hibiscus and a rhododendron) didn't make it. One of the rose bushes is taken off - and one is a little slow on the uptake. The rest of the perennials are doing wonderfully!
My creative juices have gone into planting. I bought a few flats of flowers. Planting them in the flowerbeds and designing my hanging flowers baskets.
The next step - finish up the garden. It's ready - just waiting a week to make sure no little frosty type weather kills the plants. :) Oh yeah, and my lil one decided we needed to plant watermelon. Where the heck am I gonna plant that?
I will be adding some pictures of the backyard. I don't know if I have any 'before' pictures, but I do have 'during' and 'current'.
Yep, planting. Last year we turned out jungle of a backyard into a baron wasteland to the beginnings of a beautiful slice of heaven.
Last year we planted a bunch of stuff... most of it made it - 2 bushes (a double hibiscus and a rhododendron) didn't make it. One of the rose bushes is taken off - and one is a little slow on the uptake. The rest of the perennials are doing wonderfully!
My creative juices have gone into planting. I bought a few flats of flowers. Planting them in the flowerbeds and designing my hanging flowers baskets.
The next step - finish up the garden. It's ready - just waiting a week to make sure no little frosty type weather kills the plants. :) Oh yeah, and my lil one decided we needed to plant watermelon. Where the heck am I gonna plant that?
I will be adding some pictures of the backyard. I don't know if I have any 'before' pictures, but I do have 'during' and 'current'.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Craft Project Overload!
Yeah, I have it! Total mental overload. I have been reading and reading a ton of wonderful blogs. Searching Craigslist and FreeCycle for crafting deals. Gathering ideas and items.
I used to have tons of craft stuff. I lost it all, long story - actually rather short story, but I try not to dwell. I have been reestablishing my larder, but it hasn't been easy. Every time I see a new project, I'm at a loss. There is always something missing. ALWAYS. Being a student, homemaker and mother there is not a second income in this house. OUCH. Not used to not having my own money.
My primary sources for craft supplies:
Craigslist
FreeCycle
Garage Sales
Dollar Stores
Clearance Racks at various stores
After holiday sales are always good
and I am absolutely in love with some of the coupons from stores like Michaels.
Over the Christmas holiday my dear SO had a couple of pictures framed (60% + 10% off). Plus they were giving gift cards worth $5 for every $25 you spent. Ended up with 7 cards! Add a paint sale and a coupon for 20% off (including sale items) and I almost completely restocked my paints and brushes! Plus some for about $10.00
Back to the overload.... I will continue to work on the Blog - my first major project will be creating a work area (that will double as the formal dining room). I can't work if I can't find my stuff.
This week though - I will be working on the yard! Or gathering more items for craft projects - depends on how you look at it.
I used to have tons of craft stuff. I lost it all, long story - actually rather short story, but I try not to dwell. I have been reestablishing my larder, but it hasn't been easy. Every time I see a new project, I'm at a loss. There is always something missing. ALWAYS. Being a student, homemaker and mother there is not a second income in this house. OUCH. Not used to not having my own money.
My primary sources for craft supplies:
Craigslist
FreeCycle
Garage Sales
Dollar Stores
Clearance Racks at various stores
After holiday sales are always good
and I am absolutely in love with some of the coupons from stores like Michaels.
Over the Christmas holiday my dear SO had a couple of pictures framed (60% + 10% off). Plus they were giving gift cards worth $5 for every $25 you spent. Ended up with 7 cards! Add a paint sale and a coupon for 20% off (including sale items) and I almost completely restocked my paints and brushes! Plus some for about $10.00
Back to the overload.... I will continue to work on the Blog - my first major project will be creating a work area (that will double as the formal dining room). I can't work if I can't find my stuff.
This week though - I will be working on the yard! Or gathering more items for craft projects - depends on how you look at it.
Purple People Eater??
Yes, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE purple! The nice deep dark royal purple! I have friends that call me "Purple" and I answer like anyone would with a nickname.
I don't wear purple. Well, not often and certainly not in quantity. A little highlight here or there... a splash there. But never in quantity...personally, I just feel like Barney when I wear too much.
I love purple papers, purple flowers, steamers, paints! I often add purple food coloring to my white frosting!
Now, I have been looking into buying chalkboard paint and imagine my surprise when I saw THIS:
I don't wear purple. Well, not often and certainly not in quantity. A little highlight here or there... a splash there. But never in quantity...personally, I just feel like Barney when I wear too much.
I love purple papers, purple flowers, steamers, paints! I often add purple food coloring to my white frosting!
Now, I have been looking into buying chalkboard paint and imagine my surprise when I saw THIS:
Now the only concern is, NOT putting it on everything!!!!
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