Friday, April 24, 2009

Frugal Friday (Giveaway Ends Tonight)

I'm participating in The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday. Be sure and go here for more frugal tips!
This sweet little wooden box was found at a yard sale for $1. I think it is adorable, and I love to change it up with the seasons. I used only things I already had laying around the house. This is also a fun and frugal way to change out those little trinkets you have on hand that may get stuffed into the back of a drawer and forgotten about. Use what you have. I bet you have some things you could use. Look around. Dig through drawers and closets. Look at things through new eyes. Repurpose them. Love on them just a bit and you may remember why you bought those items in the first place.


Not only do I love to decorate on a frugal budget, I am also passionate about buying ahead. When I see school supplies for 75 - 90% off I grab them up and save them for next school year. See those notebooks below? Each pack has 5 notebooks in them and they were 48 cents! And I absolutely could not resist those adorable footed bowls, beaded glasses, and nest with egg s&p shakers. They were all 75 cents a piece. Whoo-hoo!!!


Just a reminder...my giveaway ends tonight. If you'd still like to enter, click here!
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22 comments:

  1. Kristina P.April 24, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I love the little nest. So cute!

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  2. DawnApril 24, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    I love that little box, Amanda! The whole vignette looks great!

    Hugs from Eventually Cottage!

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  3. michelleApril 24, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    LOVE! I just bought a bunch of little nests for next Easter! Super cute

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  4. LauraApril 24, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    very cute! you can't go wrong with a little birdie nest!!!

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  5. Bahama Shores MamaApril 24, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    I love to clearance shop........just haven't gotten out to do it lately. I'm feeling a Target trip coming on soon :) You scored some great deals.

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  6. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Very cute, thanks for the tips! I heart those footed bowls!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    love the box! and what you put inside, you have inspired me to change up my candles with some scrapbook paper.

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  8. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    I love the bird.
    It's very unique.:)

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  9. CrissieApril 24, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Cute, cute things! I totally want to go shopping with YOU!

    xoxoxox

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  10. SarahJarnaginApril 24, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Great post! I got the egg salt & pepper shakers and those green glasses too. Love them!!!

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  11. A Southern RoseApril 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    I like to buy stuff ahead too. I love clearance sales. I've already gotten half of my Christmas bought already for this year. Your display is so cute.

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  12. frillsfluffandtrucksApril 24, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Ooooh, love the little nest with the s&p shakers. Clearance is my friend!

    ~ Sarah

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  13. Amanda @ Serenity NowApril 24, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Love your steals!!! I saw the salt and pepper shakers at Target, but they weren't priced that low yet. And I really really love the arrangement in the little wooden box. I so need to have you come and fix up all my stuff that I don't know what to do with! ;)

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  14. Stacia HowardApril 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    I adore that sweet little set up! Just beautiful!

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  15. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comApril 24, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    That little nest is so cute. And what awesome deals! Those little bowls are adorable!

    XOXO
    jen

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  16. Nicole ~April 24, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Great deal on the yard sale box, it can be used for so many different things. It looks really cute with the vignette you have in it now. And, those glasses are so pretty!!

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  17. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeApril 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I have so many doo dads that do just get tucked away bc I'm not sure what to do with them. I love them to bits but have sort of run out of nooks and crannies for them. I am definatly going to take away this idea. Thanks girl!

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  18. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeApril 26, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Too bad I missed your giveaway. Cute stuff! I stock up on school supplies and stuff too when they're cheap. I have a ton of spiral notebooks on hand right now.

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  19. Little LovablesApril 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    That bowl is adorable!

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  20. ChrisApril 28, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Did I tell you that I love that tray? I don't think so. I love that tray. The bird's nest, the paper on the candle....all perfect!

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  21. AndreaLeighApril 28, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    are the nest and shakers from target? i got those before easter and they are so super cute. love the bowls! you are a thrifty mama!

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  22. EmMay 2, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Wow! You have a lot of those bowls! I only found two after Easter at Target. We have a lot of the same things ;)

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