Showing posts with label frugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frugal. Show all posts

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Fiddle Quilts



more inspiration from Pinterest
I've been working on
parts and pieces for the fiddle mats
 time to get them together


simple cuffs are on the list too


I love finding images from all over the world
this one gave me some great ideas...


 I love pockets


I love the ones jam packed with fiddly bits... 


I have purchased more "bright"
in the past month


oooh...I see the need to buy some buckles


little bags with beads inside are favorite of mine


working on a tall flower now

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Thrifty Mom in Boise
has inspired me to set some goals for the month
I'm starting small 

      1. complete 2 fiddle quilts/pillows
      2. send a card to Bea (Moms BFF since grade school)
      3. make one item for Christmas...decor or gift
      4. get Moms taxes done
      5. clean out 2 kitchen junk drawers

 doesn't seem like much
but with my lack of free time
it's  going to take some effort
especially those taxes!

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I need to get back on the frugal track too...
funding my IRA to it's fullest every year requires $6500
I'm still a little short for 2016
have until April 15th to get is saved

this year I'm aiming on 
having it funded by December 31
 then there's my student loan
 if I pay extra every month it'll be gone in 2 years...

goodbye thoughtless spending 
hello cash allowance in my wallet

 

Saturday, December 10, 2011

My House



Olivia and Melrose

would turn up the heat

if only they could...


most of the time the thermostat

is set at less than 60* here...


part being frugal

mostly I don't like to be warm


How about you?


Friday, April 1, 2011

Somebody Slap Me


I'm trying to be frugal -


to avoid impulse purchases...

but there I was in Joann's


with my 40% off coupon

intent on a specific item...

thought I'd look at the magazines first


oh sure

it's the one time

there is no sale on them

so i was able to use the coupon...



It really is a nice issue