caught my eye + deals 4.13.17

13 April 2017

Remember the Barndomonium on Fixer Upper Season 3? The owners were renting it out on VRBO, neighbors weren’t thrilled, Chip & Jo weren’t thrilled, and now it’s for sale for $1.2 million – read the store here.

* Seniors 62 & older can get a $10 annual National parks pass

* a beautiful Easter video ♥

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: Maytag Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with free delivery $398

* lowest price: Papermate InkJoy Colored Pens 20 pack $5

* special pricing on Fire HD with Alexa $69.99, available in 4 colors

* lowest price: Moroccan Trellis Ivory 7X10 Shag Rug $90.08

BABY

* lowest price: Sassy developmental bumpy ball $4.04

* lowest price: Deluxe Folding Booster seat $13.76

* lowest price: Evenflo Exersaucer $33.29

* lowest price: Stork Venetian White Convertible Crib $137

* lowest price: Graco Nyssa Travel System $110

HOME & GARDEN

* lowest price: Contigo Vacuum Seal Stainless Steel Travel Mug $12.63

* lowest price: Stanley Insulated Food Jar 17 oz $15.99

* JoAnn Fabric has 20% off entire purchase (including sale prices!) using code SHOP105 at checkout, or use the coupon in-store

* lowest price: Cottonelle fresh wipes, 8 pack, 336 wipes $8.23

* Rubbermaid Easy Find 24 pc food storage set $10

* lowest price: Genesis Corner Palm Sander $8.18

* lowest price: stainless steel measuring cups & measuring spoon set $7.95

* lowest price: George Foreman 360 Removable Plate Grill $26.09

* lowest price: Organic Superfoods Berry Drink Mix $15.20

* lowest price: Oster 4-slice Toaster Oven $20.99

* lowest price: Oster Stainless Steel Belgian Waffle Maker $15.88

* Insulated Lunch Tote $3.03

* How Green Was My Valley Blu-Ray with Maureen O’Hara and Walter Pidgeon $8.25

KIDS & GIFT CLOSET

* 50 pack glow sticks with free in-store pickup $2.03

* lowest price: Fisher Price Cash Register $14.61

* lowest price: Camelbak Kid’s Hydration Pack $26.26

* lowest price: Melissa & Doug Clay Activity Set $9.97

* lowest price: Barbie Dreamtopia Fairy Doll $9.99

* lowest price: Whetstone Airsoft Pistol $8.87

* lowest price: LEGO Creator Mighty Dinosaurs $12.99

* Tyco Terra Climber Radio Control Vehicle $33

* lowest price: Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe for PS4 Digital Download $14.99

Happy Easter weekend!

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diy Topiary landscaping idea

12 April 2017

Hello! The weather is warming up here and our landscaping and yard are begging for some attention after the long winter! I was at the garden store and saw some beautiful landscaping topiaries for $80-$120. Not in the budget. But then at Home Depot and Walmart, I saw these dwarf alberta spruces for $20-$30.

I am no Mr. Miyagi, but I thought – what if I just shaped it into 4 balls myself and saved over $60? So I went to work in the garage with a pair of garden shears (these are like the ones I have) and held some of my kids’ play balls up a few times as I clipped and snipped. It took about 45 minutes and it was actually kind of therapeutic.

It’s not perfect and this picture helps me see where I can even things out a bit on the 3rd ball down on the left side, but we planted it in the fall and here it is in the spring:

It was a good reminder to think outside the box to save some money and still get a similar effect.

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courage for the week 4.9.17

09 April 2017

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Caught My Eye + Deals 4.7.17

07 April 2017

This girl’s room from Randi Garrett Design!

* 11 Traits That Make a Woman Beautiful (and they have nothing to do with looks)

* Now I Understand Why My Mom Wouldn’t Go to Bed With Dirty Dishes in the Sink

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:

* lowest price: Pampers Baby Fresh Wipes 648 ct $14.12

* today only: 4 pack Honeywell air filters $22.99

* 6 pack wool dryer balls $10.79

* 21 Days of Beauty at Ulta! Today: Tarte Blush & Highlighter - Roth - ProActiv

* lowest price: Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners 6 count $2.83

* lowest price: Charmin Ultra Soft 24 mega rolls $17.81 when you clip the coupon

* Target: spend $25 in the Easter shop, get a $5 gift card + buy 2, get 1 free on toys, games, & Crayola + Buy one, get 50% off shoes

* lowest price: Stacy’s Pita Chips, 24 ct $11.68 when you clip the coupon and choose sub & save

* Protocol Drone with remote $59.99

* lowest price: Oxgord deshedding pet brush $4.95

* lowest price: Drinkwell Big Dog Fountain $33.19

* lowest price: DeWalt tough system case $34.99

* Women’s fleece animal onesie $5.43

* Queen down alternative comforter/duvet insert $32.99

* lowest price: Coop Hydro LaCrosse Game $9.88

* lowest price: Magformers 64 pc Sweet House set $49.62

* Gillette Venus Spa Razor with 3 blade refills $4 when you clip the coupon on the page (if you don’t see the coupon you probably already used it on a previous purchase)

* Sunbeam Heating Pad $4.18 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Yeti in My Spaghetti game $10.62

* lowest price: Exploding Kittens game $16.99

* 6 piece magic snake twist puzzle $14.99

Happy Weekend!

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The Silos Magnolia Trip

05 April 2017

Oh Magnolia! We took a road trip down here for spring break – we have lots of cousins that live in Texas and we used to live here, so it was such a fun visit. Of course we had to come to the Silos! They were everything I thought they would be after seeing them on Fixer Upper and hearing about them, it was exactly how I’d pictured it to be.

We had perfect weather and went on a sunny April Monday afternoon:

Tip: if you enter from 8th street side, there is free parking. As you drive in, everyone else around wants to charge $10. You can just google Waco Brake & Clutch Supply, it’s right across the street.

First, we hit the bakery!! Lots of yummy food trucks all around, but dessert first please:

The cupcakes were $3.99 each and they had order cards they had you fill out while in line to keep everything running smoothly:

I waited in line to get into the bakery bathroom, I didn’t even need to go and just took pictures :)

We loved the cupcakes! So dense and moist and the frosting was sweet perfection. Our favorites were the nuts & bolts and carrot cake. I would skip the Elderflower drink, we thought it tasted like dill pickle. Everything is so well thought out from cards they have you fill out with your order to the boxes and wooden forks.

The garden is charming:

they were just bringing out spring plants:

They have covered pavilions to sit under with wildflower boxes – We got a yummy bacon grilled cheese, herbed fries and a biscuit from Milo to share because we had already filled up on cupcakes.

And then we hit the store!! Everything is so beautifully displayed and it’s just fun to walk around and look.

So what did I buy? My awesome sisters gave me a Magnolia gift card for my birthday so I got a t-shirt (of course!), a collapsible basket, telescoping photo stands, metal sign holder, a wood beaded cake stand, and the cutest little cream pitcher to add to my collection. It’s not inexpensive, but I also don’t feel like they were insane prices either.

It was so worth going! A few things:

* mean people don’t come to the Silos! Everyone that works there and visits there is so nice and friendly, it’s so fun to see where everyone is from.

* All the employees I spoke with said come between 2-5 p.m. on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to beat the crowds. Most people come right when it opens at 10 and then stay until 1 or 2 and weekends are crazy, be prepared for long lines.

* is it kid friendly? Yes and no. My kids loved the lawn area and running around, swinging and throwing the football, but my youngest only lasted a few minutes in the store so my daughter was an angel and took him out to play. We waited in line at the bakery for 25 minutes, but they keep everything moving really well. At the store we really didn’t have a line. I could have stayed there for much longer but most of my kids were ready to go after an hour or so.

* what about food? There are food trucks there, but many were sold out by 1 p.m. We don’t have a Freddy’s near us, so we went there ♥ Other recommendations were Torchy’s Tacos and Cafe Homestead.

Other places you can drive by:

* Harp Design Co. 808 N. 15th Street

* Joanna’s original Magnolia store 3801 Bosque Blvd.

* Read their book before you go. As if you don’t feel like they are your next door neighbors, it gives such a tender look into their roots, how they began, the hardships they faced, what drives them, their dreams, and their faith.

I just love seeing what they’ve done for downtown Waco. Anyone who owns property around the Silos has got to be loving their crazy increase in property value. The drive from Dallas-Ft,Worth area was gorgeous in the spring with all of the bluebells and wildflowers and was so GREEN! We went on to Temple, TX to visit family and that drive was beautiful. I saw lots of women on girl trips – I would have loved some more time to explore, but was so, so glad we had the time we did.

Have you been?

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courage for the week 4.2.17

01 April 2017

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caught my eye + deals 3.31.17

31 March 2017

Enjoy this exquisite antique cape from Smith + Vasant Architects in Vermont

* 7 Pieces of Financial Advice That Changed My Life

* Happier People are Raised By Parents That Do This One Thing

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:

* Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with lids $16.10

* 21 Days of Beauty at Ulta! Today: Smashbox Primer Water and Serovital & Unilastin