~Neat Repeats~

New House

2011-09-02T06:14:00.000-07:00

I think I’m decorating obsessed; we just bought a new house, so that just takes everything to a whole new level. But, with the help of all of the amazing decorating blogs that I follow, I have gotten some great ideas on how to make my house shine! I will be blogging about projects I'm working on and our new house decorating journey.

Below are a few of the before pictures… so let the decorating journey begin. (I wish I would have taken pictures when it was all empty. Anyhoo, here are the pictures from the previous owners realtors site)

I LOVE this house!!!

Hallway Light Update

2011-03-02T07:02:00.000-08:00

Hallway Light Update

Hello Blog World… I have been working on several things the past few weeks so I decided to share the Hall light with you. I love ORB spray paint… look at the difference it made on that old brass light fixture…

Before

(wow don’t look at the dirty return vent)

After

Love it!!!

Outdoor Wednesday 2/11/11

2011-02-02T08:52:00.000-08:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

I thought I would take today to share my wonderful four legged family memebers.

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..

Bathroom Changes

2011-02-02T06:30:00.000-08:00

Hello Blog World!!!

I have been browsing so many websites looking at the amazing transformations being done with Board and Batten… So I decided to bite and try it myself. I started out looking at the narrow hallway between and then kept looking into my son’s bathroom also. Hummmmm… they are lacking personality. Convincing hubby was the biggest part of the whole project… so while the football game was on I started. He kept asking what are you doing, I tried so hard to explain to him what I was doing…All I keep hearing from him is I don’t think I’m going to like it!!! (I kept thinking to myself OH WELL, I'M GOING LOVE IT!!!!) So tell me what you think? Is he right? I'm going to post alot of pictures of the before and then alot of the after!

~drum roll please~

I'm still working on the hall way and I should be done with that this weekend!!! Update.... He likes it now!! LOL

Spicy Cornbread

2011-02-02T05:48:00.000-08:00

SPICY CORNBREAD

2/3 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup flour
8oz sour cream
1 tbsp baking powder
½ cup whole kernel corn
½ bell pepper (optional)
½ cup chopped onion
2 tbsp Jalapeños
8oz cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together and bake at 450 until golden brown.

I'm Blogging again!!!!

2011-01-28T09:49:00.000-08:00

I’m BACK (again) I have started and completed so many project that I just haven’t had the time to post! Well that is all about to change!!! I’m going to start taking more me time and blog more!!!!! Why??? Because I want to!!!!

Savings with Coupons 6/17/2010 Target

2010-06-18T07:24:00.000-07:00

Target

1 Glade fabric and air freshener $3.49 (minus $1.00 MC and $2.00 Store coupon)
1 Scrubbing Bubble $6.99 (minus $5.00 MC and $3.00 Store coupon)
1 Cherry Coke $1.49
1 Olay Body Wash $5.50 (minus $4.00 MC)
2 John Fride conditioners $10.08 (minus 2 - $3.00 MC and 1 $3.00 Store coupon)
1 Schick Razor $6.99 (minus 1 $5.00 MC and 1 $1.00 Store Coupon)

Total before coupons $36.26
Savings with Coupons $30.00
OOP $6.26

Savings with Coupons 06/17/2010 Publix

2010-06-18T06:33:00.000-07:00

PUBLIX

2 Ole Elpaso Taco Dinner Kits B1G1 $2.95 (minus 2 x.50 MC doubled)
1 McCormick Recipe Inspirations Card Apple and Sage Pork Chops (Free coupon)
2 Activia Yogurt $4.00 (minus 2 x 1.00 MC)
1 Tropicana Orange Juice $3.79 (Free Coupon)
1 Kraft Explosion Mac & Cheese $1.19 (Free Coupon)
2 Hillshire Farms Cheddar Wurst packs $5.98 (minus 2 x 1.00 MC)
1 Ritz Crackerfuls 2.99 (Free Coupon)
2 Eckridge Smoked Beef Sausage $5.58 (minus 2 x.50 MC doubled)
1 Kraft Olive Oil Mayo $ 2.99 (Free Coupon)
1 DiGiorno Deep Dish Pizza $2.49 (Free Coupon)
2 M& M Ice Cream multi packs $ 9.38 (minus 2 x 2.00 MC and 1 $1.00 store coupon)
1 Friendships sour cream $ 1.49 (minus 1 $1.00 MC and 1 $1.00 store coupon)
1 bag of Cheetos $2.00 (minus $1.00 coupon)
1 Kool-Aid Fizz $1.99 (Free Coupon)
3 Dan-O-Nino Yogurts $4.93 (minus 3 $1.50 coupons)
4 packs of Dentyne $$4.96 (minus 4 $1.00 coupons)
1 Philly cream cheese $2.99 (minus 2 $1. .00 MC and 1 $1.00 store coupon)
2 cans of Tuna $1.34 (minus 2 $1.00 coupons)
2 Almond Breeze milks $5.98 (minus 2 - 1.00 MC and 2 $1.00 store coupon)
1 Publix Milk $ 2.49
2 Sargento slice cheese packs (minus 1 .40cent MC doubled and 1 $1.00 store coupon)
1 California Rising Crust pizza $6.99 (minus 1.00 MC and 1 $1.00 store coupon)

Total before coupons $98.02
Savings with Coupons $66.60
OOP $31.42

2010-06-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Blog World
I’m Back!!!!

The last year has gone by sooooo fast, to sum it up; I went on my first cruise (loved it), had some major problems with my oldest teenage son (tough love really works, he has now seen the light) . I also made a HUGE career change. I work for GSU for 17 years and I moved on to the FAA, now that I’m here…. OMG I wish I would have changed jobs years ago…I’m hoping to be able to blog weekly again.

~I missed you guys~

The Grocery Cart Challenge 8/16/09

2009-08-24T06:46:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Blog World... I think I'm finally getting the hang on the coupon thing ... lol I'm having such a blast getting these great deals. I feel like a kid, getting excited on the totals ... Here is my weekly shopping for the week of 8/16 thru 8/23... Total for the week $54.22!! (remember I use to spend $150.00 a week)

~WALMART~

Honey Bunches of Oats $3.18 ($2.00 coupon)
Carmax lip balm $ 1.04 ($1.00 coupon)
Carmax lip balm $1.04 ($1.00 coupon)
WCF Spicy Garlic Chicken $6.00 ($3.50 coupon)
4 Choco Taco's $4.00 (2-$1.00 off 2 coupon)

TOTAL = $15.93 before coupons
OOP = $7.02

~KROGER~

A&H Detergant $2.99 ($1.00 coupon)
Tostitos $2.38
2 - Knorr Rice $ 1.00 (.45 cents off 2 coupon)
Tostitos Salsa $2.38
3 - boxes hamburger helper $ 4.17 (.75 cents off 3 coupon)
Purdue Chicken $4.49 ($1.00 off coupon)
2 - Smithfield Bacon $ 4.98 (2 - $3.00 off coupons)
2 - Toaster Strudel $3.98 (.55 cents off 2 coupon)
2 - Grands Biscuits $2.98 ($1.00 off 2 coupon)
2 - Cresent Rolls $2.98 ( .50 cents off 2 coupon doubled to $1.00)
2 - Cinniamon Rolls $2.98 ( .40 cents off 2 coupon doubled to .80 cents)

TOTAL = $36.31 before coupons
OOP = $19.27

~TARGET~

2 packs Trident gum 2 @ .48 = .96 ($1.00 off 2 coupon)
Golf Fish $3.99 ( $1.00 coupon)
Coffee $3.59 ($1.00 coupon)
International Delight $1.08 ($1.00 off coupon)

TOTAL = $9.62 before coupons
OOP = $5.91

~PUBLIX #1~

Coles Cheese Sticks $ 1.40 (.50cents coupon doubled to $1.00)
Coles Bread Sticks $1.39
1 - Fiber One Yogurt $1.25 ( $1.25 coupon)
1 - Fiber One Yogurt $1.25 ( $1.25 coupon)
Oscar Meyer Brauns $2.69
Uncle Bens Rice $ .75 (.50cents coupon doubled to $1.00)
Uncle Bens Rice $ .74
2 - Motts Apple Sauce $3.34 ( .50cents coupon doubled to $1.00 and 1 $1.00 off coupon)
Cottenelle $ 3.99 ($1.00 off coupon)
Taco Bell Dinner $ 1.35 (.75 cents off coupon)
2 - Beggin Strips $ $3.50 ( 2 - $ 1.50 coupons)
2 - Lysol Cleaners $ 2.69 ( 2 - .50 cents coupons double to $1.00)
Snuggle Fabric Softner $ 3.37

TOTAL = $28.20 before coupons
OOP = $16.28

~PUBLIX #2~

2 - Venom Engery drink $3.98 (B1G1 Free)
2 - I can't Beleive it's not butter $ $2.49 on sale B1G1 (2- $1.00 off coupons)
3 - Lysol Cleaners $1.35 each (3 - $.50 coupons doubled to $1.00 off each)
1 - Bagelfuls $2.00 ($1.00 off coupon)
1 - Fiber One Yogurt $1.25 ( $1.25 coupon)
1 - Yoplus Yogurt $ 1.25 ($1.00 coupon)

TOTAL = $15.26 before coupons
OOP = $5.74

Outdoor Wednesday 8/12/09

2009-08-12T05:45:00.001-07:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

This is one of our Family's favorite vacations... We went to Mallory Square, Key West Flordia.
OMG they have the best sunsets ever.

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..

The Grocery Cart Challenge 8/10/09

2009-08-10T08:56:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone!!

This week instead of getting out to the Grocery Store and getting all the amazing deals with my coupons. I decided... to do this money saving thing correctly I need to get a handle on what I do have in my pantry. I use to go to the grocery store every weekend with NO LIST and NO COUPONS, I picked up what I thought I needed and paid what ever the bill was. After reading every one's wonderful deals they get buying groceries and other items. And telling myself every time I can do that. So I went shopping at home. Here are some pictures of BEFORE and AFTER in my pantry. I think I just need to get some meats for the next couple of trips... I also want to say a quick THANK YOU to everyone, you people have inspired me to save money!!! ~LOVE IT~

~BEFORE~

lol I almost forgot to take a before picture .. I had already been working on it for about 30 min. before I said"STOP" and take a picture!!

~AFTER~
Whatcha think?

The Weekly Deals 8/10/09

2009-08-10T08:29:00.000-07:00

Good Morning...

I’m linking up with Rhoda over at Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality.
I loved looking at what everyone found and getting so many great ideas.

Things were kinda slow this weekend at my house.. But I did mange to pick up 2 things at my local Goodwill.

A few weeks ago I painted an older pink ironing board black. I had it sitting in the the Florida room so that I can look at it. lol Well, my 12 year old son decided it was a surf board and tried to get on top of it.. little to say it broke. I look at target and walmart for a new one ... and OH MY LORD... they are over $20 bucks each.. I was so surprised that they go for that much.. While at Goodwill I found this brown one.. I couldn't find the price on it so the man in the back... How much is this? He said well since the cover it missing I will but $1.01 on it.. I said YAY BABY .. SOLD!! lol he looked at my like I was crazy.. lol but I didn't care.

~BEFORE~

I spray painted the little red self black and put it on my desk... LUVEEE IT!

~AFTER~

The Grocery Cart Challenge 8/3/09

2009-08-03T11:21:00.001-07:00

Good Afternoon Everyone!

This is my second week using coupons and I'm proud of myself! I wanted to get my grocery bill down to $50.00 a week, from $150.00 a week. I cant believe I'm really doing it.

Below are the details of my Publix trip...

1 - Kraft BB-Q sauce (free with peelie for Velveeta mac and cheese)
2 - Betty Crocker Warm Delights (.50cent MC doubled) .89 cents each
4 - Kraft Velveeta shells and cheese (b1g1 plus $1.50 MC) .25 cents each
1 - Santtitas Chips $2.00
4 - Kraft Sharp Cheddar Mac and Cheese (b1g1 plus $1.50 MC) .25 cents each
8- Betty Crocker Brownie Mix (b1g1 plus 4 - .75 off coupons) .97 cents each
1- Bag of Spring Mix $2.00
2 - Right Bites (b1g1 plus $1.00 MC) $1.10 each
1 - Success Rice ( MC $1.00) $1.69
3 - Mueller's Noodles (b1g1 $1.00 MC on 3) .31 cents each
2 - Pop tarts (b1g1 ) $1.20 each
2 - boxes of Cheerios ( 2 for 3.99 $1.00 MC and $.55 coupon) $1.22 each
1 - Publix salt .50 cents
2 - cans dole Pineapple ( 2 .50 MC doubled ) .-11 cents each
1 - Sea salt Bagel chips
tax $1.68 cents

Total $ 31.79 ( total saved with coupons and b1g1 deals $51.43)

Outdoor Wednesday 7/29/09

2009-07-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

I thought today I would share my wonderful ride to work. Some days it's not as bad as others.
( to be honest with you in Atlanta we have more bad days then good when it comes to traffic in the morning!)

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..

The Grocery Cart Challenge 7/28/09

2009-07-28T06:28:00.001-07:00

~The Grocery Cart Challenge~

I read every one's wonderful deals they get buying groceries. And I tell myself every time I can do that. Here is a short story.. I'm a wife and a mother of 2 starving boys . (well the way they go thru food you would think they were) I spend an average of $150.00 a week on a family of 4, I just buy what everyone likes and don't look for deals and sales. eeekkk what a waste. Times are tough and we need to save. So I thought what I would do first if cut the $150.00 in half. That would be $75.00 per week. God help me I know I can get this down to $50.00. I was looking through the cabinets and told myself I don't need to buy a lot this week. I don't cut coupons even tho I should. But I'm trying to start. I was so happy about my savings I could scream. I came home and told hubby all about it. ( he wasn't as thrilled as me ) He only said WOW you like going grocery shopping now... I said YAY BABY!!! I know it looks like a lot of junk food. But I going to empty out what I have stoked piled first...

Below are the details of my Kroger trip...

1 - Case of Kroger water
2 - Gallons of Milk
2 - Sunny D Smoothie
2 - Kroger 5 lbs. ground beef rolls
2 - Tostitos Salsa
1 - 2 liter Coke
1 - 2 liter Sprite
2 - Bottles of Kraft salad dressing
1 - Tostitos cheese dip
1 - jar banana peppers
2 - jars of Peanut Butter
1 - Tube crest toothpaste
2 - packs of ground turkey
1 - pack Hot dogs
1 - box Special K bars
6 - frozen pizza's
2 - packs cheese
1 - bag Tostitos

Grand Total of $53.19

****YOUR KROGER SAVINGS TODAY****
MFG CPN SAVINGS $12.60
STR CPN & KRO PLUS SAVINGS $19.34
TOTAL COUPONS $31.94
TOTAL SAVINGS (38 PTS) $31.94
****YOUR KROGER SAVINGS TODAY****

The Weekly Deals 7/27/09

2009-07-27T05:51:00.001-07:00

Good Morning Everyone...
Sorry I missed out last weekend.

However I'm linking up this weekend with Metamorphosis Monday which is sponsored by Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH and I’m also linking up with Rhoda over at Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality again this week! I loved looking at what everyone found and getting so many great ideas. These were just a few things that I picked up this weekend and you know me as soon as I get them home I want to create the vision I see when I buy them.. lol So with a little spray paint and everyday cleaner look what I did..... Let me know whatcha think...

~BEFORE~

~AFTER~

~Before~

~AFTER~

~AFTER~
I couldn't believe the difference it made with just spray painting these plastic lids. And I got them for free. I was just planning to stick them in the garage so that hubby could just put nails and screws in. But now I think I will use them in the Kitchen pantry.

~AFTER~
WOW!!! I needed a new Ironing board but didnt see one that I liked. So i took this old one that I got from the garage and painted the ugly pink black. And the new cover I picked up from HomeGoods. I love it now! Don't you? The picture isnt a good sorry ;(

~After~

I got this from the office.. They were going to throw it away so I spoke up really quick... I could really use that. And a little Lime green spray paint, and some tissue paper and this is it.

HAPPY THRIFTING!

DIY 7/16/09

2009-07-16T11:19:00.001-07:00

Good Afternoon Blog Friends!!

WOW it has been a crazy week, But I decided to make the time Participate in Kimba's DIY party... I knew I had to tackle the spice cabinet one day so instead of putting it off today was the day. I get so mad when I'm looking for a spice and can't find it, looking in the back and everything starts falling out. So below is my solution!! Whatcha think?
( and at $1.00 per basket I was trilled)

~BEFORE~

~AFTER~

Happy Thursday Everyone!!!

Outdoor Wednesday 7/15/09

2009-07-14T07:07:00.000-07:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..

I was sitting at my desk looking out the window Tuesday afternoon wondering what in the world was I going to post for Outdoor Wednesday, then it hit me why not show them the view from my office so I snapped a few pictures ...

I hope you enjoy!!!

The Weekly Deals.. 7/13/09

2009-07-13T06:52:00.000-07:00

Good Morning...

I'm Linking up with Metamorphosis Monday which is sponsored by Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH and I’m also linking up with Rhoda over at Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality again this week! I loved looking at what everyone found and getting so many great ideas.

I stopped by Goodwill on the way home Friday, because I knew Hubby want to work in the yard Saturday morning cutting down some limbs off the pines and get them to the land field before noon.. Well that blew going to yard sells.. I got both shelfs for $3.13 each.. and the basket you will never believe that some left it out at the land field for me and it is in PERFECT condition. So with a little spray paint and knobs look what I did...

~Before~

~After Paint~

~After~

HAPPY THRIFTING!

Outdoor Wednesday 7/8/09

2009-07-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..

I took a walk around the yard the other day and snapped a few pictures ... I thought I would share them with my friends in Blog Land..

I hope you enjoy!!!

Outdoor Wednesday 7/1/09

2009-07-01T05:45:00.001-07:00

~Good Morning~

It's Outdoor Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer.

Thanks for taking the time to look at what I posted..
Monday night I was sitting on the back porch when I noticed how unusual the sky looked. It was so beautiful I just had to share it. Below are some of the pictures I took...

The Weekly Deals .. 6/29/08

2009-06-29T07:16:00.000-07:00

Good Morning...

I’m linking up with Rhoda over at Today's Thrifty Treasures at Southern Hospitality again this week! I loved looking at what everyone found and getting so many great ideas.

We had a storage room that we put a lot of things in when we decided to try and sell our house, about 2 years ago. (been so long I forgot almost what was in there) Well, 2 weekends ago hubby decided to clean it all out and bring everything back home. And I found my old yardsale find wicker bench that I wanted to give or just throw it away, after joining blog land and looking at everything that you can do with spray paint, I gave it a try. LOVE IT NOW ;)

~Before~

~After~

I also found this lamp and gave it a new look also.. it is now sitting on my sons desk in our office..

~Before~

~After~

HAPPY THRIFTING!

2009-06-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

It's Outdoor Wednesday time..
Hosted by the
Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer
Click on her Button above and join us for some outdoor fun!

We recently returned for a Trip to the Bahamas .. I saw so many beautiful flowers in bloom that I decided to post them this week... BTW this is only my second blog party I have attended.. and I'm hooked!!! I hope you enjoy...
M~

The Weekly Deals .. 6/22/09

2009-06-22T06:34:00.000-07:00

I'm going to my very first blog party, Thrifty Monday, hosted by Rhoda at Southern Hospitality. Here is a treasures that I found a few weeks ago at a yard sale.. It worked great for awhile.. but i always thought it was missing something. Whatcha think?

~BEFORE~

~AFTER~

Should i paint that rooster picture frame black also?

2009-06-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

~BEFORE~
Good Afternoon Blog World....The first thing i told myself this morning was.. Seriously? I'm not looking for the recipe ...... So I took everything out and organized it. WOW... I was so surprised that it didn't take me long at all to fix this mess.

~AFTER~