So my craft juices are in full force this fall! I am very proud of our new home and love spending time decorating it! I have been inspired by many craft blogs and my dear friend, Crystal. My partner in crime, and in design is Susan, and we have taken over her spare bedroom with our findings. So here are my first creations for fall!!! This is a wreath that I made mostly from tulle, and a little bit of Halloween fabric. I have under $10 in the whole project, thanks to Hobby Lobby's 40% off coupon! And just so you know, there is no need to even print the Michael's and Hobby Lobby coupons if you have a Droid, or one of those OTHER smart phones. Just pull it up on your phone and they will scan the screen! The glass vase is made with Dollar Tree candle stick and a hurricane vase. I used glue to attach them then etched the R on the outside. Then we bought moss, and skulls from there, and threw in some rocks for good measure. We have about 3 dollars in the whole project. The last is one of those fake pumpkins from Wal-Mart. I got it for $5 and then spent a dollar on the tissue paper after my 40% of coupon at Hobby Lobby :-). So $6 and I have a fabulous decoration for my table!

Robinson Party Barn

So we bought this amazing farm in Gladewater in February. One of those foreclosure finds that was unbelievable. We have put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this place. 2400 sqft, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with a game room, and an orchard with peaches, pears, figs, pecans and chestnuts...yes, chestnuts. But the best find of all is this great barn that we have dubbed the party barn!! We just got finished with the house and decided to start on the barn. Our mission, to totally furnish this thing with tables, chairs, and couches. Our budget, a 100 bones. So here is what we got this far. Still can't figure out how I am going to get that church pew in the loft. :-) First party is October 29th!

Sticking it to Wal-Mart

OK, so after visiting with my other frugal friends I have found that it is not common knowledge that Wal-Mart honors all competitors adds. That's right, people. They will match sales prices of Super 1, Brookshire's, Target, Albertson's, Kroger, HEB, and Skinners. Back when I was a single mom I lived by this method. The grocery ads come out on Wednesday. Go to each site, and write down the sales prices for each item you wish to buy. Then simply take this list to the store, get those items and then at the check out tell the cashier you are price comping them for the sales prices for other stores. I save a fortune on meats and sodas alone. A dollar here or there really adds up. I plan my meals in advance based on the sales items. This week I got rump roast and ribs for both a dollar a pound each. Then we had pot roast and grilled ribs! I save about $50 a week by doing this. Why give it to "the man" when you can put it back in your own pocket! I have taught several friends how to do this and don't mind sitting down with anyone else and going through the process. You will thank me later!