I bought a few produce items (red grapes, strawberries, carrots celery and bell peppers) at Aldi. I always wash produce and let it air dry- then I store in Tupperware or zipper bags. I think it lasts longer and is crispier than if just kept in the crisper drawer.
Yep, I stopped at CVS. I got all this for $7.78. When I was home and was organizing my receipts, I found a $2/$6 Listerine coupon that I neglected to give the cashier. Oh well! I still spent less than $8 and got back $11 ECBs.
At Dollar Tree, I only bought 5 bags of my very favorite dishwasher soap pods. There are 10 in a bag for $1, much cheaper than any other brand of dishwasher soap pods and I think they work better than any brand too.
My favorite thrift store, and the only one I ever seem to shop at anymore, was having a $10 a bag women's clothing sale. I filled up my bag and I think I got several things I will wear often, including 2 tops and 2 long skirts that will be cute outfits. I also ended up with a few odd things that I wondered why I thought I would want them. They may just go back in my next donation :)
Sewing - I sewed up matching curtains for these 3 windows and our 2 living room windows several years ago. They are still in good shape but I was tired of them and wanted something lighter.
So I looked in my fabric tubs and re used this pink toile to sew some valances.
Years ago, when this was actually a breakfast room, this pink toile was in some lined curtains that covered the windows. But when I laundered them, the lining shrunk like crazy, and the curtains wouldn't fit those windows anymore. I cut them apart then and I am glad I saved that pretty fabric.
For the living room, I used some muslin curtains I had sewed up several years ago for my son's old apartment. I added white ball fringe and the burlap pennant tie backs are from Baby Jack's shower decorations.
I've got some pillows cut out and hope to sew them this weekend.
I got lots done this week but the most fun day was the day these 5 sweeties were here-
7 comments:
Very nice curtains. The little ones are pretty cute too :-)
Oh I really like how your new toile curtains brighten up the space. The thrift store finds are great. I like the white and orange top on the right of the photo. I too like to soak and dry my produce so they are nice and ready to use in the fridge but I don't always do it. I often just stash it in the crispers and then have to do it later. I agree that if you wash and put away ready for use, the produce seems to last longer.
I love the way the toile valances brightened the kitchen. I have just begun washing most of my produce before putting it in the crisper and have been hearing such raves about putting berries in a vinegar water bath then drying them that I tried it today also. To be honest I could still taste the vinegar on the outside of the berry so I am not sure if I will do it again.
And those little people on the chair with you are absolutely beautiful
I'm in love with your curtains! You have done such a wonderful job!
The grandkids are really loving on you! Such a happy picture! Having a great time!
I'm going to look for that dish soap. What a deal!
Rhonda, what gorgeous curtains, and all for nix! Well done. Your grandchildren are just adorable. Mimi xxx
I love the curtains and the fact that it is all recycled. See that is why I hold onto stuff!!!! LOL! The grandkids are a bunch of cuties!
What a sweet picture! I can see thelove in grandma's eyes!
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