I loved this Alabama home taken from suburban cookie cutter to modern farmhouse at Country Living:
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and of course, DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime. Lowest price means it is the lowest price within a year, within $1:
* today only: Macy’s has Benefit They’re Real Mascara for only $12 with free shipping AND they are also offering They're Real Liner for $12! If you spend $35 on Benefit products, you’ll get a free 2 piece gift set.
* Target has 30% off most of their window panels and curtains! No code needed
* Home Depot Clearance Washer & Dryer with great reviews: Maytag Maxima Fronter Loader High Efficiency Washer 4.2 cu ft $539 AND Maytag 7.3 cu ft Dryer $422
* lowest price: Graco My Ride Convertible Carseat $74.99
* Gymboree has free shipping on all orders this weekend
* Fashion Friday: Sweatshirts for 50% Off + FREE SHIPPING w/code COMFY17
* 30% off + free shipping at Kohl’s if you are a Kohl’s Cardholder, use code LOVE30 for 30% off and code FEB4FREE for free shipping PLUS you get Kohl’s cash
* today only: 1 Year Supply of Razors at Dorco for only $22.95 Shipped! Use Code: FRDUDE210
* 3 dozen red roses delivered with babies breath, greenery, and vase $64.98 at Sam’s Club
* Vera Bradley: Take 25% off entire purchase this weekend
* Innovo Ear and Forehead Thermomoter only $23.99 when you clip the coupon on the page.
* lowest price: Razor Ripstik Ripster Board $27.29
* Elements Baby Wipes 480 ct $10.44 (you may get a 30% off coupon!)
* lowest price: Ziploc Big Bags, 5 ct $3.25
* lowest price: Contigo Autoseal Insulated Travel Mug $11.77
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* today only & lowest price: Bluedio Bluetooth wireless headphones $29.99
* lowest price: Portable power bank car jump starter with intelligent clamps $27.99 when you use code OT8VH4KS at checkout
* Elmer’s Disappearing glue sticks 6 pack $2.99
* Thomas the Train pajamas, 18 months 2 sets $5.95
Happy Weekend!
Styling shelves can be tricky sometimes so today I wanted to share some favorite, inexpensive things I use on shelves, tabletops, and little nooks.
* wooden boxes: think jewelry boxes that would be pretty on a shelf, pretty decorative boxes, even holiday boxes that you could turn around and use all year. Those top ones ^^ actually say home sweet home on the back, but I loved the look on the backside.
* clocks: great on a box or stack of books or get a larger one to make a statement.
* wire baskets: filled with yarn balls or fuzzy balls in the winter or green moss balls in the summer. I often see them in Target dollar spot or at Ross.
* wreaths: this is my $10 Trader Joes one from Christmas that dries beautifully and would work through spring.
* trays: perfect to fill with candles in the winter and nests & greenery in the warmer months. I think the white one on the bottom was an Easter clearance one.
* books! I especially love the look of neutral colored spines/dust jackets.
* lanterns – put candles in them that come on automatically on winter nights or fill with fairy lights (see below) They are perfect to fill with sand or shells in the summer.
* picture frames – fill with favorite family photos or beautiful landscapes of places you’ve lived or visited.
* glass jars: these are filled with scrabble tiles, seeds from an african bean game, and boggle letters.
(fairy lights are perfect for cold winter days & nights)
* globes – I see them in every color and size and am kind of obsessed with them.
* cool rocks: perfect to put on a stack of books, we found a beautiful piece of granite when we were hiking in California.
* a bundle of wood or sticks: tie together with some jute, ribbon, or an old belt
* ceramic bowls: they come in such beautiful patterns and sizes
* candles: come in the prettiest containers now, even if you don’t burn them they make lovely fillers on a shelf.
* greenery: stick a bunch of inexpensive ikea plants in a bowl for more impact
Those are some ideas to get you started, what are your favorite things to display on shelves?
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and of course, DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime. Lowest price means it is the lowest price within a year, within $1:
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* Kohlcraft Umbrella Stroller with canopy + storage basket only $17.88
* Ohuhu travel umbrella only $8.99 when you use code 9UMQA7P4 at checkout
* Evenflo big kid booster seat high back $22.88
* lowest price: Portable water filtration/purification straw only $15.88
* Razor A Kick Scooters are $20 and the Razor Lil Kick Scooters are $19
* lowest price: Razor Ripstick board $29 -- this price only in red color
* time to stock up! Quilted Northern 48 count $19.88 when you clip the coupon
* 50 ct Frito Lay Classic Mix Chip Bags $11.98
* Stanley stainless steel 4 gallon wet/dry vacuum $19.97
* lowest price: LEGO Creator Propeller Plane $12.97
* LEGO Disney Princess Belle’s Enchanted Castle $38.99
* Buy 3, Get 3 Free coupon at Yankee Candle!
* Buy one get one free at Auntie Anne’s coupon
* Nature Nate’s 32 oz raw unfiltered honey $10.19 when you clip the coupon on the page
Have the best weekend!
Hello and happy February!
You can buy individually wrapped Twizzlers here and here and choose a printable to go with them.
Whatever one you choose, here are some fun printables I whipped up to go along with them.
Click here for the Yoda ones, 4 to a page
and click here for the heart ones, 4 to a page:
Just print them out on white cardstock, cut them out and attach the Twizzler with a dab of hot glue or some fun washi tape.
A whole $5 tub could set your family for Valentines! Or set out the tub at work or give to a special someone who loves licorice. ♥
I hope you enjoy them!
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and of course, DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime. Lowest price means it is the lowest price within a year, within $1:
* 6 pack LED lightbulbs soft white – use coupon M84IGXYV at checkout and they will only be $7.05!
* Columbia Men’s Steen Mountain Fleece Full Zip $14.99
* Husky 9 Drawer Tool Chest $49 – choose free in-store pickup
* Carter’s Baby boy socks 6 pack $3.98
* Nike Flash Sale! Women's leggings $19.97
AND if you sign up for Nike + (free to signup) you will get free shipping!
* $10 for $20 at Buca Di Beppo at Groupon
* lowest price: Sonicare electric rechargeable toothbrush $19.95
* The Children’s Place has 75% off clearance + free shipping on all orders!
* 20% off your entire purchase at JoAnn Fabrics online with code JMUR028 or here is the in-store coupon
* retailers are pulling out the deals on the big screens for the big game: LG 50” Ultra HDTV Smart Tv only $399
* $4 off two dinners at Red Lobster
* lowest price: Dayminder 2017 planner $4.75
* Minecraft LEGO Iron Golem $14.95
It’s snowing again.
I thought it would be a good day to put up a Valentine chalkboard on the front porch.
And drape the cart in red, pink, and white.
Boxwood wreaths are the best because you can add just a little something to make them festive! (this is the one I have)
How are you feeling about the snow? I’m still ok with it, but there are some concerns about what’s going to happen when it all melts. It sure does make for cozy winter days inside though.
We got a new bed for Christmas so our bedroom is my next project. I think January and February are the perfect get-things-done-inside months, don’t you?
A cozy living room in this Alabama countryside home:
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and of course, DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime. Lowest price means it is the lowest price within a year, within $1:
* Sweet Women's Razor Deal: Shai Smooth Touch - $2.99 shipped Use Code DS6120 at checkout 
* I ordered these for school Valentines treats! Twizzlers 105 ct tub $5.39 or there is also this 240 ct big sour patch kids $7.98
* Serta Queen Perfect Sleeper mattress set $498 with free shipping or the King set is $698. If you aren’t a Sam’s member you’ll pay 10% more.
* Innogear Essential Oil Diffuser + 6 Onepure Essential Oils only $29.98 when you add both to your cart and use code CHHOIDAQ at checkout
* Brother P-Touch Labeler $9.99
* Insignia portable speaker $9.99 at Best Buy
* Madden NFL 17 $19.99 Xbox or PS4
* Rayovac 54 ct AA & AAA batteries $11.97 w/ free pickup
* Charmin Ultra Soft 24 count toilet tissue $20.65 when you clip the coupon on the page
* Dove 100 calorie bars, pack of 18 $7.50
* lowest price: Magformers Vehicle Set $59.99
* $20 off $20 order at Shutterfly with code BIGTHANKS
* lowest price: Wahl Complete Haircut Kit $15.19
* lowest price: Radio Flyer All Terrain Stroll ‘n Trike $79
Have a fabulous weekend!
We had a special weekend as my baby got baptized this weekend. He doesn’t like to be called my baby since he’s eight years old, but of course he always will be (cue Mariah Carey!) and it was a momentous day for our family.
He was baptized at the church and then we came back to our place for brunch. Here are a few ideas:
We just printed our favorite 4X6 pictures of him, mounted them on scrapbook paper and hung with some small clothespins on ribbon.
And also hung some at the window
The banner at the fireplace was the Little Explorer Personalized from Minted – you can make it say anything, I probably would have used the number 8 instead of spelling it out.
This was a last minute thing but ended up being my favorite – I had this chalkboard from Christmas and asked him to write some things down that he knew (his testimony) ♥
On the tables we used white tablecloths that I found for a screaming deal on Amazon and tins from the Dollar Tree with some balloons from our local grocery store. We just taped the balloons to tuna fish cans and covered them with tissue paper.
For food we did a crepe bar and breakfast casseroles. My dad’s crepe recipe is here and we have 2 pans to whip them out quickly. I’m fine with cold crepes since we usually fill them with fruit and cream but my dad was a hero and cranked them out as we were eating so they were nice and warm. Michael and Kristine (my bro & sil) have used tortilla warmers for theirs.
I got these great little chalkboard labels – a dozen for $6.99 and favorite toppings ended up being: buttermilk syrup, bananas, nutella, lemon mousse (Kristine makes it with whipping cream, cream cheese, lemon juice), strawberries, blueberries, real whipped cream, and my Dad’s fried apples. The breakfast casserole recipe I used is here but I followed the comments and used croutons instead of the bread and maple sausage. My brother also made a dutch oven mountain man breakfast. We just did juice and water to drink – but get no pulp juice so it doesn’t clog up the dispenser.
I hope this helps if you have an event coming up –- I always like to see other ideas.
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* Eco Tools Brush Sets: Mini Essentials $2.54 or 6 piece clutch set $5.05 (add-on items)
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