A Cute Little Bargain

Yesterday I came across some small plates at the thrift store.They were 18-cents each and too cute to pass up.

I didn't really need them but I just couldn't resist.

Bargains, Bargains, Bargains

Yesterday I found an incredible bargain on 100-percent wool yarn...49-cents per skein!

I found this great deal at my local Michael's Craft Store.

Crochet Project

Sometime back my mom sent me and my sister some knitted dishcloths; after the red dishcloth turned my water red I put them away and didn't think about them anymore...until now.Why now?

After reading about crochet dishcloths over and over again in the blog world I decided to make my own crochet dishcloth.

It was easy and quick to make and when I tried it on my dishes last night I was very pleased with how well it work!

Good Intentions or Procrastination

For the past 2 years, or perhaps I should say the past 2 Christmases, I have wanted to make Elizabeth a Raggedy Ann doll.

My mom even sent me her old pattern to use but it seems I always have too much going on to get around to the doll.

This morning I managed to cut out the doll and since I am starting it early I hope to finish it by Christmas. We'll see how it goes, I have good intentions but then again I have had good intentions for the past 2 years!

A Handmade Birthday Gift

Today was spent in the sewing room working on a monogrammed pillow for one of Elizabeth's friends.Unfortunately I waited until the last minute; the Birthday is Wednesday and today was my only full day at home.

When possible I like giving handmade gifts so I put my "to do" list to the side and focused only on the pillow.

I think the Birthday girl will be pleased with her gift.

Black Friday

I do not like crowds! However, I have one exception...and that is Black Friday. To me it doesn't feel like Christmas until you are in the middle of Christmas shoppers; every year I like to go out into the crowds and window shop. Normally the only place I actually buy anything on Black Friday is the fabric store but this year I stopped by CVS for a minute and found some unexpected bargains; all of this for a whopping 27-cents!!!!

Just how did I get all this for 27-cents? The lotion and candy each had a promotion for ECB's equal to their value and the tooth brush, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion came out to 99-cents each after more promotional ECB's plus I had a holiday coupon for an additional 4-dollars in ECB's. So, I paid $23.74 out of pocket and received $23.47 in ECB's to be used anytime from now until December 27th.

Happy Thanksgiving

Our meal is now finished and all that is left to do are the dirty dishes; but these will have to wait until after I take a much needed nap.

I hope everyone had good food and good company like we did; Happy Thanksgiving everyone!