Forks and Vinyl Blinds for Visualizing Garden Layouts
Yesterday I mentioned that I have been using repurposed vinyl blinds as plant markers. Today I used them to outline my future garden.
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As Soon As the Ground Can Be Worked
Spencer and I took advantage of the beautiful weather and our long weekend to get started in the vegetable garden. Although I like the idea of raised beds, the initial investment is more than I care to afford right now. We mimicked the efficient design by sinking 2 x 4’s about...
What I Wore | J. Crew Embellished Tee
Who the heck cares what I’m wearing, but that it I’m outside in short sleeves! It is a gorgeous week in Iowa. Said J. Crew embellished short sleeved tee was just $2 from Goodwill. I paired it with American Eagle skinny jeans ($6, via thrift) and a Banana Republic v-neck...
Thrifty Misc | Chipotle Copycat, Dainty Squid, Frugalwoods, Off-Grid Dreamin’, and No More Dryer Sheets
Welcome to Thrifty Misc: My occasional collection of quips that are too small for their own post but too much for social media. These copycat Cilantro Lime Rice and Grilled Peppers and Onions recipes were delicious. I humbled myself to following a recipe for once, actually using the called for amount of oil and...
Frugal YouTubers Worth Following
Chances are that the device you use to stream Netflix and Hulu can stream YouTube videos as well. And, although Netflix and Hulu are cheaper than cable, YouTube is free, which is my favorite price. If free is your favorite price, you may enjoy some of my favorite frugal YouTube channels....
What I Wore | Horseshoe Cable Knit Dress
I’m so excited for my most recent thrifty find: This Dakini horseshoe cable dress for just $5.88. I have never found a sweater dress to be flattering before, but this one has raglan sleeves, a wide cowl, and just enough flounce to offset my broad shoulders. The horseshoe cable pattern is...
January Houseplant Review
As I write this post on February 1, there are seven inches of snow outside and it is still going. I don’t mind Iowa weather so much, but I think my ever-growing houseplant collection has a lot to do with beating the winter blues. Last Thanksgiving break I tried a...
New Swedish Ivy and Cake Stand Greenhouse
Our trip to Cedar Rapids yesterday included a trip to Earl May where Spencer encouraged me to pick a new hanging plant. He didn’t have to work too hard, of course, but choosing one was a challenge. My plants are usually impulse or clearance picks.
The one where we “make” $180 replacing our own window screens.
Can we all just pause and adore my amazing husband? Our insurance company paid us $200 to replace our west-side window screens after our June hail storm. Mr. Brilliance bought a roll of screen and a cheap tool for $19 and replaced all four screens in about an hour.
Thrift Fix Favorites
I enjoyed all that Goodwill has to offer on my way home from Tuesday’s conference. There were three shops on the way home and each had something to offer my glassware collection. These cups and saucers were unmarked, but I liked the pattern and the similarity to hobnail, my favorite....