Sunday, February 14, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thrift Store Galore
We luv shopping at thrift stores in the winter's months. It's an excuse to get out and we socialize with the workers, as they know my children by name. Yesterday was my only chance to get out in between blizzards, and we went straight for the thrift store. Since Noah is out of school I recruited his help w/ Titus. I told Noah to take Titus up the three steps in the middle of the store that he always begs to go up. Then I heard, " I want Momma" ! 3x ! Never happened before, but Momma he got.
Noah got a great wooden rubber band shooting gun ( didn't know what it was til Hubby told us) for $3.95. He had been begging for a BB gun so this was a great deal.
Titus bought a tractor trailer truck that hooks up by his pudgy little 2 yr old hands.
I also bought Noah a brand new with tags "Nationals" baseball shirt, $ 2.50. We googled the name on back and he was traded to Mariners, but 1st graders aren't sticklers for details, sheew ! He also got two like new pairs of Gap jeans, $2.95 each. They're still all nice and starchy.
I bought a large canvas with blue backround and a steaming cuppa Java in cream, brown and orange, but it doesn't fit the spot I had in mind. Hopefully one of my friends will come over fall in love with it and take it home. And, that's the beauty of thrift store shopping....if it doesn't work for me I can pass it along.
We've been eating a lot out of winter boredom, and have gone over budget wanting fun foods, while being stuck inside. I'll need to make up for this in the future, like possibly forgoing a new laptop....haha I kid !
Well I've had time to sort through stored clothing for my guys, and have found I may need size 3 summer clothing 4 Titus, but he's not grown in height but one inche, so may still wear last years shorts, just real short. These are the wintertime spend thrift tips I have to encourage others to make use of being stuck indoors. And, I've been dreaming of yard sales !
Noah got a great wooden rubber band shooting gun ( didn't know what it was til Hubby told us) for $3.95. He had been begging for a BB gun so this was a great deal.
Titus bought a tractor trailer truck that hooks up by his pudgy little 2 yr old hands.
I also bought Noah a brand new with tags "Nationals" baseball shirt, $ 2.50. We googled the name on back and he was traded to Mariners, but 1st graders aren't sticklers for details, sheew ! He also got two like new pairs of Gap jeans, $2.95 each. They're still all nice and starchy.
I bought a large canvas with blue backround and a steaming cuppa Java in cream, brown and orange, but it doesn't fit the spot I had in mind. Hopefully one of my friends will come over fall in love with it and take it home. And, that's the beauty of thrift store shopping....if it doesn't work for me I can pass it along.
We've been eating a lot out of winter boredom, and have gone over budget wanting fun foods, while being stuck inside. I'll need to make up for this in the future, like possibly forgoing a new laptop....haha I kid !
Well I've had time to sort through stored clothing for my guys, and have found I may need size 3 summer clothing 4 Titus, but he's not grown in height but one inche, so may still wear last years shorts, just real short. These are the wintertime spend thrift tips I have to encourage others to make use of being stuck indoors. And, I've been dreaming of yard sales !
Monday, December 14, 2009
Christmas time oh nine
Most important the Nativity with Daddy's Bible, and paper whites begining to bloom.
Titus' stocking the 3 guys pengiuns ice skating...the stocking is hidden, b/c he cannot keep his 2 yr old hands out of it !
Noah's stocking, it a needlepoint pic of him sitting with kitten by fire, and the stone on stocking holder is NOT coal, but a rock treasure he found !
Mom & Dad's elfish stockings, can you see the Holly berries on mine ?
My guys !
Our pup in a snowbank......
Ummm, not too relaxed in this shot are we? So I had some jolly fun with it ! Sorry to scorch you eyeballs with the tackiness, I just couldn't resist.
Noah reading "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" to the little ones.
Snowing on my lavender bush.
Last years Christmas tree bulb planted and thriving, in the snow.
Our Advent Wreath
I'll add more pics & explanations later, right now 2 yr old is sleeping in my arms, bliss ! But,until then check out last year's pics !
Titus' stocking the 3 guys pengiuns ice skating...the stocking is hidden, b/c he cannot keep his 2 yr old hands out of it !
Noah's stocking, it a needlepoint pic of him sitting with kitten by fire, and the stone on stocking holder is NOT coal, but a rock treasure he found !
Mom & Dad's elfish stockings, can you see the Holly berries on mine ?
My guys !
Our pup in a snowbank......
Ummm, not too relaxed in this shot are we? So I had some jolly fun with it ! Sorry to scorch you eyeballs with the tackiness, I just couldn't resist.
Noah reading "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" to the little ones.
Snowing on my lavender bush.
Last years Christmas tree bulb planted and thriving, in the snow.
Our Advent WreathI'll add more pics & explanations later, right now 2 yr old is sleeping in my arms, bliss ! But,until then check out last year's pics !
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Giveway Link
My Litter of Six, always has THE best giveways! I already won one, but this one I'm hankering for, Kitchen Aid Mixer ? Yes, please. Go to her site and sign up, too !
Friday, December 4, 2009
Christmas are you getting Ready?
Christmas is my favorite time of year, and there is much fun planned for our family.
Tonight we will tour Historical Downtown Leesburg for their First Friday night.
The local shops will be decorated, and stay open late. A young couple from our home town will be here to visit with us.
We will get our live Christmas tree, put lights on it, and hope it survives, at least until Christmas Eve. when we will put out collection of mish mash decorations.
Our church will have 4 services Christmas Eve. I will volunteer in nursery for one, sit with family for another, then eat "Pastor's & Worship teams' dinner" at another.
Fresh cold cuts and chips, lol !
I'll keep updating and hopefully share pictures of the upcoming events :D
Tonight we will tour Historical Downtown Leesburg for their First Friday night.
The local shops will be decorated, and stay open late. A young couple from our home town will be here to visit with us.
We will get our live Christmas tree, put lights on it, and hope it survives, at least until Christmas Eve. when we will put out collection of mish mash decorations.
Our church will have 4 services Christmas Eve. I will volunteer in nursery for one, sit with family for another, then eat "Pastor's & Worship teams' dinner" at another.
Fresh cold cuts and chips, lol !
I'll keep updating and hopefully share pictures of the upcoming events :D
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Feels like Christmas
Today I received the package I won from My Litter of Six,
it's awesome ! vibrating mascara, bounce for the dryer......and more.
But i did my make-up and a load of laundry inspired to use the new products.
I wish I could say I used up the Magic Erasers scrubbing everything from the tub to the grime laden bedroom door, but alas i am moving.
Hubby needed some prescription for his dental visit coming up on Thursday,
3 prescriptions, major dental work.I started putting my feelers out to find new prescription coupons from stores to make a profit off these medicines.
No avail the Internet failed me, my blogging friends had no links, then the mail came ! Safeway wants me to renew my customer card and accept a $30 new prescription coupon, sure !
On an unrelated note my 2 yr old slept until 10 a.m., and he's not sick......thus it feels like Christmas, here.
it's awesome ! vibrating mascara, bounce for the dryer......and more.
But i did my make-up and a load of laundry inspired to use the new products.
I wish I could say I used up the Magic Erasers scrubbing everything from the tub to the grime laden bedroom door, but alas i am moving.
Hubby needed some prescription for his dental visit coming up on Thursday,
3 prescriptions, major dental work.I started putting my feelers out to find new prescription coupons from stores to make a profit off these medicines.
No avail the Internet failed me, my blogging friends had no links, then the mail came ! Safeway wants me to renew my customer card and accept a $30 new prescription coupon, sure !
On an unrelated note my 2 yr old slept until 10 a.m., and he's not sick......thus it feels like Christmas, here.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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