Thursday, June 23, 2016

Frugal Finds: June 2016 Edition

This month, along with some yard sales, we got to stop into the thrift store - twice!  I didn't find a whole lot, but I was able to pick up quite a few clothing items and a couple of books for Howard, as well as a few pieces of clothing for me.  We also found him a Dino train set, which he LOVES to play with in the trailer.  Howard hasn't quite figured the track part of the train yet, but he lines the cars up like a pro. 
Here's some of the AWESOME deals we found while thrifting....
Trip #1:
 1 Dino Train Set in the bag for Howard (this is basically a complete set!) $4.99
1 pair 3T Gray Sweatpants for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
1 pair 4T Jeans for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
1 pair 4T Blue Pants for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
1 4T TMNT Short Sleeve Tee for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
1 3T Green Short Sleeve Tee with a Pocket for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
1 5T Red and Gray Striped Short Sleeve Tee for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
 1 3T Orange and Blue Short Sleeve Tee with a Pocket for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
1 Blue-Gray Ruffled Sweater for  Me $4.99
1 4T TMNT Long Sleeve Tee for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
1 4T Blue Race Car Long Sleeve Tee for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
+ $0.30 Tax (for train set)
Total OOP: $21.19
(Saved $11 or 34%)

Trip #2:
1 Short Sleeved Purple T-shirt for Me $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
 1 Denim Skirt for Me (NEW with Tags!) $5.99
1 pair 3T Olive Shorts for Howard $1.99 - 50% off Sale = $0.99
1 pair 3T Fleece PJ's for Howard $3.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.99
1 4T Long-Sleeve Gray and White Thermal Shirt for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
1 4T Long-Sleeved Gray and Black Thermal Shirt for Howard $2.99 - 50% off Sale = $1.49
2 books for Howard $0.99 each = $1.98
1 package of Sun Shades for the Car Windows $1.99
+$0.24 Tax
Total OOP: $17.66
(Saved $7.50 or 30%) 

Summer Decor Peek

 This year I kept my Summer decor super simple - with a rambunctious, two-year-old, little boy running around I figured it was a smart move on my part.  I love decorating, but little touches here and there to freshen things up is rapidly becoming my new style.  Above is my china cabinet; all I did was add some greenery sprigs, and a flag star, but those little touches really make a difference in how 'fresh' things look.  Below are a few more spaces in our home that I 'freshened' up for Summer.  I hope you enjoy these peeks into our decor and can glean some inspiration from them...
Also in the kitchen, I switched the flowers in my little rooster pitcher.
Right outside the kitchen in the hall, I changed my shelf decor a little.  I switched the porcelain flower arrangement that was my grandmother's for a cute little wooden patriotic house.  Oh, and that shelf, handmade by me circa 1997.
Howard's room got a little sign my mom painted added to the shelf above his crib (which, by the way, I have had SO much fun decorating these past two years).  
Lastly, by the front door we have an antique wardrobe that we keep our coats in.  On top, Joe displays some of his lanterns, and I add a little bit of seasonal decor in front of them.  The two Heinz tins were my mom's.  I especially love the one with the condiments on it - cracks me up every time I put it out for some reason.  

Have you put out any Summer decor yet?
What have you done recently to 'freshen' up your decor?