Here’s some great (and inexpensive) Mother’s Day gift ideas from stores that are in most areas….and next year, don’t wait till the last minute.
Be Prepared….In Case You Have To Evacuate
When the threat of any disaster occurs, it can be hard to think of what you need to take. Here’s a list of things for you to consider.
How Donations Change Lives…Discover Goodwill’s Annual Dinner
Last week, I attended the 2013 Discover Goodwill Annual Dinner. Goodwill is my favorite nonprofit store to shop at and donate to and I know that every single time I shop or donate to Discover Goodwill, I am helping people in our own community.
A Freeze Is Coming….What To Do If You’ve Already Turned Your Sprinkler System On
If you live in Colorado, you know the temperatures can vary dramatically from day to day, especially this time of year. Today we have temps in the 70’s, tomorrow freezing temperatures and snow are in the forecast. By this time, a lot of us have had our sprinkler systems turned on….our good friends at Colorado […]
April Hostess Gift Ideas…..$10 or Less (And Some Cool Gifts I Received!)
Hostess gifts don’t have to be expensive or elaborate, just a small token of your appreciation to your host/hostess for an enjoyable evening.
Rescue/Shelter Pets…..Do You Have One In Your Family?
I would love to share stories and pictures of your rescue pet, whether it be a cat, dog, bird, hamster, horse, etc.
Get Free Stuff on Freecycle
Just discovered a new website that I’m loving….it’s called www.freecycle.org and it’s a site where people post things they no longer want and will give it away for FREE!
Things You Should Never Buy Used-Or Can You?
Recently we’ve been featuring great deals you can find at thrift stores and garage sales, including clothes, household goods, toys and books. Then I saw this article from Yahoo! that showcases “8 Things You Should Never Buy Used” and one of my favorite items to look for when bargain shopping was featured in the article. […]
More Good Tips on Using Baking Soda….Cheap & Green
This morning we posted some great tips on bargain-priced cleaning products and ways you can use baking soda and vinegar (green and cheap) to clean…here’s a few more easy and inexpensive tips on ways you can use baking soda….. http://thehomesteadsurvival.com/31-surprising-baking-soda/#.UVuFJ3BpvTx
Discover Goodwill…..In Pueblo (Our Favorite Store Yet!)
I swear I actually think I got light-headed seeing how absolutely fabulous the store looked. We literally were giddy….seriously.
MARCH HOSTESS GIFTS….Spring Florals And Color (And Everything’s $10 Or Less)
Every month we try to feature inexpensive but fabulous finds you could use as hostess gifts. I try to find gifts from national stores, or local stores where you can order online, so that you’ll be able to easily find these gift ideas.
It’s March…think florals and lots of bright colors when looking for gifts this month…..
Easter is March 31st! Better start thinking inexpensive ways to do Easter Baskets!
Easter is Sunday, March 31st. Last year we made some really cute (and cheap) Easter baskets with great thrift store finds.
Our Top 4 Posts From The Past Year….As We Celebrate One Year And I Take The Day Off!
“Most Popular Post” Our most popular post over the past year was a Discover Goodwill fashion post with 3, 910 views. If you haven’t checked this out, it’s actually a video showing what we look for, how we shop, and what our model found. It’s great! And our model just so happens to be the […]
719Woman Celebrates Our One-Year Anniversary…..Thank YOU!
I hope that if you have a dream of starting something new, no matter your age, education or bank account, that somehow, you get encouragement from our story and go for it! You never know what you can achieve unless you try.
10 Ways To Save At The Grocery Store This Month
I’m always looking for new and different ways to save money at the grocery store, especially these days with prices seeming to go up every week. Here’s 10 more ways…..
Valentine Dollar Deals….Nothing Over $10….Most Only $1
I love all these valentine gifts you can give or keep (I bought some for myself because I liked them and they were super cheap!).
Taste-Testing a Mardi Gras Inspired King Cake Drink….Yum or Not?
So I came across a drink recipe that looked festive and sounded delicious in the Jan/Feb 2013 food network magazine…….which I thought might be tasty for a Valentine cocktail, even though it was written as a Mardi Gras drink. Down the hill I went to get the ingredients (ok, I admit I was headed […]
My 50th Birthday Bash…..Mixing Inexpensive with “Splurge” For A Fabulous Party
In 2012, with my 50th birthday approaching in January 2013, my husband offered to do pretty much anything to help commemorate the big day. I decided I wanted to spend it with friends, here at the house, with a 50’s sock hop theme (even though I wasn’t alive in the 50’s).
January Hostess Gift Ideas….Most Under $10
From food to nail polish to a $1.00 daisy….hostess gifts can be anything you think your host would enjoy.
Our Official Launch Party Was A Success!
This past Friday we held our official “launch” party at The Cliff House in Manitou Springs and it was a smashing success (even with snowy roads)!