A few tips and ideas from my home. I wish I had the time to do and show you all more. More organization and more of what I cook. I will try harder!
For today I took a few photos of what I've been doing for free or cheap around the place or to earn some cash.
So I have a rabbit and a guinea pig and this bedding is used for them. I buy this huge and it is huge bag full at my Agway and its lasted a little under a year!!! Its not that expensive. I think I paid $16.00. Its safe. Its comfy. Ta da! I am a huge Walmart fan..Etc but sometimes your other stores will actually have a better deal!
This desk for my kiddos was picked up for $5. the light broke but we removed it and you can not even tell where its suppose to be and the desk still functions fine. My kids adore it. Tag sale tag sale people! Do NOT and I repeat DO NOT do a drive by..stop get out of your car and look you have no idea where the hidden treasures are. And ask if you are looking for something specific. And remember early bird gets the worm. Calculate where you are going the day before. And again if its a 2 or 3 day sale by Sunday things will probably be free or VERY cheap.
Decoration time! I got this vase on Freecycle.Org. Find your town/city/area once you go onto the site, set up an account and BAM post what you want or even have to offer. All for free. The rocks are from our local river that we go too during the summer. Doily was free. Found in a free box at a tag sale. At first I thought my mom had made it,another handy thing (talented family) but then I found a 25 cent sticker on it and remembered getting a few of them from a free box at a tag sale.
I am making money. Clothes my son never wore. I am going to a local thrift/consignment store,all with kids items. And will either get store credit or cash.
Summer time seems to bring out the cheap but entertaining kids items. Walmart has these for $1. Kids love making the big bubbles. BUT these are also good for little treats..Potty training? Chore lists? Etc reward them with these. =D
Little can speak wonders. My bathroom is all white so you add a pop of color and it just WOW's. At Michaels the craft store I got the little orange tubs for 3 /$1 and the rocks were a whole bag for $2.00. My friend has done something similar and it holds her tooth brushes! She made it which made it cheaper then buying a toothbrush holder! Plus its cuter.
Bjs!!!! The store offers "Family size" things that really go further in the long run, Plus prevents you from having to run out!! I pick up items that also have a good shelf life and you might need during a time you do NOT feel like leaving the house like SALTINE's... When I am sick these are my go to but I don't want to fly out and pick some up when I look like death. I will also buy Tissues in bulk. Chicken Soup. Etc. Sick is just one reason out of many you might want to have things on hand but this is my reasoning. =D
It is almost Friday. We all want spring! I hope to get out and take some more photos of how I keep my house functioning on one income! Send me some tips and idea on how you keep your lawn and garden up for a decent price! I want to know! =)
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