Thrifty Finds

I have been on a shopping spree lately. I have been purchasing items for my table. I made only one of the purchases below at a thrift store all the others came from the clearance shelves at stores. I had so much fun and my son enjoyed hunting with me.

The dishes below came from the thrift store. I was so excited when I saw them sitting on the table. At one time it must have been a set of 8 because that is the most I have of certain items; bowls and saucers. I am missing several pieces but I will keep hunting for the missing ones. The color is a cranberry red and navy. I love it! Here is the stamp on the back. I know it must be good since its marked with England. I did a search and found a saucer going for near $10.

Here is the best part, I only paid $12! Can you believe it? Five dinner plates, five salad plates, eight bowls, eight saucers and two cups.

My next purchase came from Pier 1. I haven't been in that store in so long I didn't know what to expect. I ventured in after Easter and found these cute bugs for $0.88 each. I will use them as napkin rings in an upcoming tablescape.

I found this yellow tablecloth and napkins at Kohl's. I love this store! They were marked down 70% off. What a great deal. You will be seeing these in an upcoming tablescape.

My son and I made a stop in Ross. Another store I haven't been to in a long time. Picked up theses two tablecloths at $4.99 each. These were not on sale but at a great price.

This purchase was an Internet purchase. I love ladybugs and when a search led me to the place mats and napkins below, I had to have them. They were on sale and with shipping they were just over $30.00. And yes, you will be seeing them in an upcoming tablescape.

This is were I ordered the ladybug place mats and napkins from. Isn't the label cute?The last stop on my shopping spree was Big Lots. Another store I haven't been in to in a long while. Several of the ladies that participate in tablescape Thursdays always find great deals on dishes, flatware, etc so I decide to have a look. WOW! I was surprised! I found these star glasses for only $10.00. They will look great on my summer table.

Well, that's all folks for this post. Thanks for looking. What treasures have you found lately?

Menu Planning

We enjoyed our weekend. Saturday was filled with baseball and family. The pool is open for the weekends in May and we spent time splashing around.

Our menu is carrying over meals from last week that didn't get made. Shame on me! I was too tempted by going out with friends and family. DH is working most of the week so its just our son and I for the most part.

Here is our plan:

Monday~Meatloaf, mash potatoes and broccoli(from last week)

Tuesday~Glorified Chicken(a Campbell's recipe) mac and cheese

Wednesday~Subway after baseball practice

Thursday~Leftover chicken from Sunday and a vegetable

Friday~Frozen pizza and salad.

Have a great week!

Friday Fun

1. The first rule of working in an office and getting along is don't take things personal.

2. I'm not a huge fan of clams.

3. When I think of carnivals I think of strange people.

4. Tulips are my favorite spring flower.

5. Things on my desk include papers to grade, books and markers.

6. Spring makes me wanna wear bright fun clothes.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a trip to Walmart and then relaxing at home, tomorrow my plans include a baseball game and shopping and Sunday, I want to read and relax!

Snapshot of 13 Things During the Month of April

1. Photo of me in the bluebonnets in Chappell Hill, TX2. Candle scent-Yankee Candle Lilac Blossoms

3. Books read-2 Lets Get Lost and Inappropriate Men

4. Number of photos I took this month-234

5. Movies and DVDs we watched-8 Bedtime Stories, Monsters vs Aliens, My Best Friends Girl, Swing Vote, Quantum of Solace, Hannah Montana the movie, Open Season 2 and Moonlighting Season 1 and 2.

6. Something yummy I made-Herbed Shrimp and Pasta.

7. The last place I ate out-Huskys with my sister and her family.

8. Something that made me cry-Hannah Montana the movie.

9. Something that made my laugh-my littlest niece in the bluebonnets.

10. Something I looked forward to-Easter.

11. Something I am thankful for-my salvation.

12. Something I want to remember-participating in Tablescape Thursdays and making my first tablescape.

13. A photo I took this month-My son in the bluebonnets. Can't you tell he was thrilled to be doing this?

April Pay It Forward Book Winner

Congratulations to Kathleen. She is the winner for this months Pay It Forward Book Exchange. Please stop by the first Wednesday of the month for a chance to win a free book.

Thrifty Finds

Found this plant stand at Salvation Army for $20.00 The bricks are on it to keep it from tipping over in the wind and rain we have been having. I can't wait to get some cute flower pots and outdoor decorations to fill the shelves. It's not very big so looking for little items.

Found this cute gingerbread men container at MAM. I have really enjoyed popping into this Thrift store. I always come home with something. This will go on my table at Christmas filled with flowers or plant.

Another view of the gingerbread men.

These two benches came from my parents. My mom was tried of them and was going to throw them away. I happily agreed to take them. Not sure why the photo doesn't show the whole view of them. They are sitting on our back patio right outside our back door. I stuck my ivy's on them to get a drink from all the rain we have been getting.

What treasures have you found lately?

Menu Planning Monday

I had a fun filled long weekend. I took a personal day Friday and went to the scrapbook convention here in my town sponsored by Creating Keepsakes. There were so many things even though it was smaller than the last time they here. I didn't take any classes because I have so many packets from the last one to complete. I did shop until I dropped. There isn't a great scrapbook store near me, except for Michael's and Hobby lobby, so it was fun stocking up on new and fun items.



My son had another game on Saturday and they won!!! He pitched two scoreless innings again. His next game is Thursday against a tough team. Right now we are in first place for the division and we want to stay there!



This week DH is home and not working evenings so I have to cook more. I have some new things to try and I am looking forward to trying them.



Here is our plan:

Monday~Herb Shrimp and Pasta from Southern Living Cookbook

Tuesday~Pork Chop Stuffing Bake and broccoli and cheese

Wednesday~Chicken with 20 cloves of garlic, carrots and potatoes

Thursday~Out after the game!

Friday~Meatloaf, mash potatoes and broccoli



*Tuesday-Friday recipes can be found in the Kraft Food and Family magazine.



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