We are a family of three in transition. We spent years being frugal and are now at a crossroad. We'd like to retire from our day jobs in two years or less. Our retirement goals are to provide our daughter with the best education she desires; travel; and find new careers - perhaps part-time that we really enjoy. I hope to post both "frugal" and "personal finance" information. NOTE: I am not a professional on either subject. My posts are purely entertainment :)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
More 4/24 Expressions
Frugal deeds for the day: My daughter and I just came back from Lowes - I wanted to do some yard work and take advantage of the gorgeous day. Easter lillies are on clearance for $1, got 1, Hydrangea - originally $14.98 were $2 - got 2, bulbs were 1/2 priced - got 1 bag, and a sweet nectarine tree with 5 small nectarines for $29.99 - 1 year guarantee. They all needed water - but are looking pretty good. Oh, a Gerbera Daisy in a fancy planter was originally $21 - clearanced to $7 because the pot is cracked. I also got a few more bags of potting soil and pine nuggets for the flower beds. Oh, I got a gallon of stain also. I am going to repurpose an antique chair to the kitchen built in desk. So, I will restain it - and change out the seat cushion (has a rip) - I am going to find fabric from old clothing we have and re-use the piping. My daughter also needed school notebooks - so, we stopped at Wal-mart and also looked for a few good deals with coupons. I got 2 Reach Floss for free, 2 individual sized Skinny Cows for .22 each, 2 bags of Terra Chips for .79 each too. So, right now, I have the plants soaking in water - and need to get outside and start digging. I have decided to skip the "Y" today and count the digging as my exercise :)
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