June 7, 2011
by jennifer
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While in Denver for Memorial Day weekend, we couldn’t resist hitting some yard sales on Saturday morning. We drove into town around 2:30 a.m. but my eyes popped open at 7:30 and I was wide awake, ready for the fun. … Continue reading
January 29, 2011
by jennifer
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After wearing crocs all winter long for the last few years, I’ve decided it’s time to have some winter shoes that are a bit more appropriate. I’m not interested in dropping a bunch of money on nice boots at this … Continue reading
September 10, 2010
by jennifer
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How do you shop for food? I buy in bulk. I buy on sale. I buy in bulk when things are on sale. I’ve tried cutting coupons and waiting until the item goes on sale to use it, etc. It … Continue reading
September 6, 2010
by jennifer
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Other ideas for titles of this post: 1. My obsession with salad/bread/dessert plates continues 2. Why I stay out of stores If you don’t go to the store, you never see what’s there. If you never see what’s there, you … Continue reading
June 4, 2010
by jennifer
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Hitting some garage sales with my Dad is one of my favorite things to do when we’re in Colorado. Last weekend was no exception. This time it was doubly fun because my brother and sister and their spouses were also … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
by jennifer
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A month or two ago I spied these cuties in the Pottery Barn catalog: I really liked them, but at $24 (plus shipping) for a set of 4, that was awfully steep. Then I spotted some little 4 inch birds … Continue reading
February 13, 2010
by jennifer
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I always complain that there aren’t enough junk/thrift sales around here. My husband emailed me an online advertisement for one taking place this weekend, so I had to go. And, crazy woman that I am, I loaded up 8 children … Continue reading
February 6, 2010
by jennifer
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I was on the hunt for pillows with some turquoise in them when I found these placemats on clearance at TJ Maxx. I liked the colors and the pattern but I didn’t need more table linens. And then I thought: … Continue reading
February 5, 2010
by jennifer
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Sometimes things are purely a matter of location and timing. I was in TJ Maxx this week looking for something specific (that they DIDN’T have) when I came across a lovely cable knit blanket in the clearance section that had … Continue reading
January 13, 2010
by jennifer
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After making my first book page wreath, I made a second one while showing some friends how to do it. If you’d like to try it, you can find my tutorial here. It was so interesting to see how different … Continue reading
