Miss Petrie’s school needed pavers for a small walkway and we had some. They are concrete and heavy! I moved about 100 of them this morning so a school employee could take them. They’ve been sitting in our front yard for a couple of years, so it works well for Miss Petrie’s school to get [...]
I did some good shopping at CVS Drugstore this week. Many of the coupon divas suggest shopping at drugstores for food items to take advantage of their door buster deals. I have found some great deals, but I have not been able to zero out my bill to make everything free…yet. It’s a system and [...]
My mother-in-law, G, made Miss PD a gorgeous quilt for her first birthday. The girls will share a room in the near future and I want to use this as decorating inspiration. G said that the creme and black butterfly fabric is from Hobby Lobby. I’d love to make some curtains with that fabric. Isn’t [...]
For Miss Petrie Deux and my dad’s birthday party, I made chocolate chip walnut cookies as party favors. I spent a very cold afternoon baking a mountain of cookies. I baked over 100 cookies. I wrapped two cookies in parchment paper, then tied the package with jute string and a tag stamped with “Celebrate the [...]
My mother-in-law knitted me this lovely scarf for Christmas. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the main color of the scarf is taupe and it has a darker brown crocheted edge. The scarf is really long and varies in width. I know I will enjoy this gift for many years to come. [...]
Every frugal person has an area of frugality that sort of veers into cheapness. Mine is gift wrapping. I save every gift bag, unwrinkled tissue paper, and ribbon. I’ve even been known to keep cards and re-make them into post cards or gift decorations. I think I learned some of these habits from all the [...]
My brother sent the girls matching outfits last week. UT is his alma mater. Mr. Petrie and I hope the girls want to go to our alma mater, St. John’s College, but UT would be good, too! Thanks for the thoughtful gift, Brother. Miss Petrie has already requested a campus visit “to the school my [...]
Our family friend Doug sent us the most awesome welcome gift in honor of Miss Petrie Deux’s birth. The day after I got these two pictures in the mail I ran to Hobby Lobby and framed them. The artist of these two pieces is Naul Ojeda. I plan on hanging the two pictures with this [...]
We have lots of these all over the house: Flowers and candles make the house seem fresh and smell good and a new pair of Dansko clogs help me move around more comfortably. Have a splendid day.
My dad has a longtime co-worker and she sent the sweetest gift to Miss Petrie Deux. The sweater and hat are so soft and the color is a perfect shade of blush pink. A blanket was also included with the set. I love handmade gifts!