tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26862726139363494092024-03-18T15:58:25.232-04:00Quilted NestA Thrifted Collection of CharmJoyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.comBlogger1082125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-21188055149687631782017-12-02T18:19:00.000-05:002017-12-04T08:03:00.513-05:00Simple Christmas Project Ideas - Saturday Sightings...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Its Christmas House Tour season... I did a local tour today and am</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sharing</span><span style="font-size: large;"> a few project and decor ideas that I found especially appealing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This scene on the side of a barn greeted us at one property. The old</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> settee bench is an unexpected addition to this grouping. Was i</span><span style="font-size: large;">t</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> staged just for the tour day? Perhaps (as I can't imagine wanting to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> leave it outside in the weather)... but what a neat presentation....</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also outdoors - Planters filled w/ miniature tree/shrubs, white twigs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and puffs of cotton that resemble snow balls... very clever!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Indoors - this banner of various wool fabrics & mostly just simple</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> squares - surrounded a young boy's bedroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And note the added pom poms. Love this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are a host of things one can fill a crock or container with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Here there are faux berries, twigs, holly, light branches... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and burlap candy canes! Don't forget a bow..</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little hard to see... but what struck me here was a piece of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't get much more simple than that - and it looked good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a cake plate and cover? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Creature a miniatures scene....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This homeowner put up a ladder over her sink - added fresh greens</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and ornaments and called it 'done'. I asked how she'll decorate </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the ladder after Christmas - she didn't know yet! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A little more advanced - but oh so neat - was this sunroom with a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> blue painted ceiling. There were large branches hung from fishing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> line & adorned with LED lights in each corner of the room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also loved the window shelves displayed with beautiful books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And of course the stained glass windows!!! But the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">lighted branches </span><span style="font-size: large;">are very doable if you have higher ceilings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally - just one of the many beautiful country homes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope something sparked an idea for you... I know I'm inspired!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Thinking I just may spend my evening working on a fun banner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What caught your eye? ~Joyce </span> </div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-41446526544375689972017-11-16T12:48:00.002-05:002017-11-16T12:49:55.393-05:00Cookware in Christmas Vignettes...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing some of the Christmas vignettes I put together at the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">thrift shop </span><span style="font-size: large;">this week. Christmas is my favorite time to do vignettes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With greens or a few ornaments - you can bring almost <i>anything</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this 1st grouping - a red pan and some aluminum </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">camping gear set the tone...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I filled the flat pan with greens - a red candle - and a few tucked in ornaments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Behind this scene I worked another vignette using some aluminum</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> cake pans. I used candles again - but this time as a grouping of </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 in varying heights... all on a red plaid linen...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...with a paper bag and jars to the side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think these brass urns are awesome. At $2 each - not sure why</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> they're still available. Don't be afraid to turn things upside down</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> to see how else you can use them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pewter is awesome for Christmas too. I've had this tray and candle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> holders in a display for several weeks now. It amuses me that</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> someone is constantly sitting the one candle holder upright to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> match the other one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pieces purposely laid on their side annoy some of us to no end. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And another display in gold with pops of red. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The tall vase with poinsettias in the back is in another vignette - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but of course - since they are seen from both sides, they </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sorry I was absent a few weeks. We had a whirlwind wedding - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">just 2 months to prepare - that consumed my days. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God showed up amazingly in the planning - was so neat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be posting more later on doing a pretty yet very budget</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nada here... just in the shop! ~Joyce </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> region this week. The morning was foggy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tis the season for visiting pumpkin farms...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-73959502624914271072017-09-16T15:57:00.000-04:002017-09-16T15:57:06.259-04:00A Canal Park - Saturday Sightings...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Took a little walk in a park... with a historical canal in its midst.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a blessing to have the gift of life to witness it! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Loved this door...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...it went to this sweet shed...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...where everything inside was free! Yippee!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Till I went inside. Photo actually doesn't look bad. But there were areas </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that looked like mice nests... and it didn't smell good... and I just couldn't go in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But hey - what a novel way to clean out your shed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's what I <i>did </i>find... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's a wedding in my <i>very </i>near future - so as I'm seeing stuff I'm getting it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just may have a need for some sheer panels... so was happy </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to </span><span style="font-size: large;">find</span><span style="font-size: large;"> fabric and some long curtains already made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That 'to do' tablet is still in </span><span style="font-size: large;">its original package - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">great for my gift drawer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These plastic figures are actually vintage cake decorations - a great find... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And loved the patina of these old shoe shine brushes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at those bristles!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Twas a good little morning. Just enough finds to make me smile! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And remember that shed clean-out trick. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow is Saturday - a great day to try it out. Ha! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-89730028660508038592017-09-14T17:13:00.002-04:002017-09-15T12:34:52.666-04:00Budget & Quick Elegant Wedding Planning - Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Been a whirlwind week and a half. Our daughter just got engaged</span><span style="font-size: large;"> and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">wants an outdoor wedding yet by the end of October! Alrighty then! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully she wants very small - so w</span><span style="font-size: large;">e're getting on it the best we can.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Right out of the chute - we've picked a date, have been looking at venues, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a reasonably priced & made-to-order gown has been ordered </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from Amazon (yeah - I didn't know they had them either!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and we have the colors she wants to work with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My part? Largely giving ideas, trying to keep us on track, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">paying some bills and working on decor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I'm out and about at yard sales - I've begun to collect pretties.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And - I already own quite a bit that may work...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this sign and gave it a repaint from it's original hunter green. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at it now! Surely I can use it somewhere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And my favorite so far... look at these limelight hydrangeas! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I remembered a friend telling me she has about 15 bushes. I 'asked'... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">she said 'yes' and we hustled down there and scooped up some blooms. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These will dry and be perfect for... can't tell! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So tag along for the journey. Don't know what we're doing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but we'll see what God provides along the way. ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-86360726072761648962017-09-07T12:20:00.000-04:002017-09-07T12:20:21.625-04:00Frugal Displays for Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I was busy creating displays again this week. Let's look closer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This first one is so simple. The foundation is white candles and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> small wooden boxes and square baskets. Small baskets and boxes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> abound at thrift shops - for pennies! Add another white figurine and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">some greenery and 'boom' - you've got a display that can span the seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This wool sweater caught my eye and again - these abound at thrift shops - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">for cheap! The first scarf I paired with it sold immediately - so this one </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These big gold plates are easy to find. And they work great for Fall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pretty scarf acts as a linen with a starting point on a mug tree. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Vignettes need varying degrees of height. Just look at what you already have - in the proper heights - and add other things </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have fun! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-4255287607912515842017-09-01T15:40:00.002-04:002017-09-01T15:40:14.984-04:00Going Batty & Lesson Learned - Friday Finds...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It was a fun morning out at yard sales. This guy though was half</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> cute to me - and half scary! ...picked him up anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His body is all furry and fuzzy and I'm hoping somebody </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems I've been finding dolls lately. This Alice in Wonderland </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">set is a Mattel Kibbles item - complete with story book. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm thinking it was a pretty good find.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An overview of everything I picked up... Looks like Christmas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Feather tree ornaments, village houses, a rubber squeak Santa</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and a few things for me.... like that $2 brand new candle...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And these blank kraft paper cards with the most awesome envelopes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But my best 'find' from today was really a lesson of sorts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was struck by how friendly all the yard sale holders are to people</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> when they're there to shop. Then I encountered a lady whose yard sales </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been to several times. But today she was just a shopper...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and interestingly - not quite so friendly. It occurred to me that </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">we should treat everybody with the same courtesy and respect that</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> we do when we're trying to sell them something. And as a Christ-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">follower - I <i>am </i>selling something (or rather someOne) - whether</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm conscience of it or not. Was a sobering moment for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy your weekend everyone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And give a 'seller's smile' to all you meet! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-4955402650232845762017-08-31T17:47:00.001-04:002017-08-31T17:47:58.433-04:00When I Use Disposable Items - Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Is there a time and place to use disposable items? Isn't that costly? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For me - there are times that it's just not worth the time & effort to clean </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Shower Curtain Liners. These can get gross.. and I don't want to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> daily be bothered to wipe them down. Did you know that Dollar Tree </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">sells them for - yep $1? And if you're opposed to Dollar Tree - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've seen them other places for around $2. I replace mine every 6-8</span><span style="font-size: large;"> months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm very willing to toss and replace for $1 a couple of times a year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Paper Towels. Again - some jobs are just messy. Too messy to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But of course - I also keep a supply of rags on hand and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Disposable Gloves. I love these for messy jobs like cleaning silver, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">some gardening, when using certain cleaning chemicals, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> They're worth it to me to have on hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We could also talk about plastic wrap, paper plates, etc. and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> perhaps we will in another post sometime. But for now - know</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> that being 'thrifty' isn't just about dollars and cents. Our time is a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> precious commodity and its hard to put a price tag on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take the time to be with your family, your friends and of course - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">daily be spending time with the Lord.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We never get back the moments we just lived - Joyce</span></div>
Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-77438418776703559362017-08-30T17:11:00.000-04:002017-08-30T18:16:48.818-04:00Vignettes With a Touch of Fall... <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Did my weekly trek to the thrift shop where I worked on dress rack</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> displays again. These are a few from today's styling...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This first one was by far my favorite - but looks pretty 'orange' </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in the photo. In real life - twas looking good. See that burlap bag?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It is a handmade craft show item w/ the original price tag in place -</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> over $18. Thrift store price? $2! Was super cute and not sure why </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't bring it home. And the plaid throw was only $3 or so. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Loved it too... but I'm on a mission to declutter...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the back side of above scene... just using whatever </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I </span><span style="font-size: large;">could find that fit the color scheme.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one photographed the best I think... but is not selling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the dress rack display that often doesn't sell well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a tad too high to reach easily! (At least for shorter people).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> But look at that texture - those are pillow sham covers. Love 'em!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a bunch of this and that - leftovers from previous displays, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The gift wrapped package? It's really a magazine!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found these old aluminum pots that weren't being highlighted well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that they're in a display (1 on the back too which you can't see) - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">can't wait to see if they move right out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like I spend so much of my days 'rushing' right now. Haven't</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> figured out quite how to lessen that. (And I need to - it's not healthy).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I love doing these displays and try to to let them evolve at leisure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Toward the end I often have to rush again (due to the schedule of my day)... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but they fill my love-tank for some reason. And that's a good thing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for joining me and hope you are enjoying -</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> and not rushing thru - each day that God has granted! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-12728454962202608672017-08-26T09:26:00.000-04:002017-08-26T09:49:42.606-04:00Lunch Special & Sign of Fall - Saturday Sightings...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I can tell Fall is in the air. Big Bad Black Dog has begun </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to </span><span style="font-size: large;">make use of </span><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">her </span></i><span style="font-size: large;">back porch sofa again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She hasn't been on it all summer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And speaking of dogs - spotted this cutey at an art show this week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Isn't he sumthin'?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And from that same art show in our beloved Mt. Gretna - they</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">of course </span><span style="font-size: large;">had emergency personnel on hand. I liked this scene...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But most 'fun' is this sign we pass on a regular basis at a gas station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Seriously - anybody heading in there for lunch?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(sorry - it's zoomed pretty hard...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't believe no one has pointed out that they should rearrange it a bit. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But makes for a good chuckle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keep smiling today! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-46294194603310036852017-08-25T17:27:00.004-04:002017-08-25T17:27:55.459-04:00Old Locker Basket - Local History for Friday Finds...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I think I found some fun stuff this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But my favorite by far is this old locker basket. Turns out it is from </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">our local Hersheypark pool (amusement park) from back in the day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I wish it was marked 'Hersheypark' - but knowing is good enough...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this is the rest of my finds...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those wooden child's hangers are available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/505441212/wooden-childrens-clothes-hanger-chick?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Almost didn't get the brown transfer creamer because the bottom is rough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But everybody loves brown and it is unique so I picked it up anyway. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The purse is available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/539748294/top-handle-leather-straw-purse-handbag?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some neat old boxes found their way to my basket...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ... as did this guy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought he was a shaker at first - and missing his partner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But he's actually an actually an hor d'oeuvres holder. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The holes hold toothpicks for serving. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cute huh? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned to t<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuiltedNest?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">he shop </a>where these will appear in the coming week.</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-46414753566845179442017-08-17T18:46:00.000-04:002017-08-17T18:46:32.263-04:00Chicken Tortilla Soup - Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a simple recipe that is even simpler if you have leftover</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> cooked chicken. In my case I had 3 leftover skinless boneless</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> thighs that I had baked the night before w/ salsa and seasonings on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They became all the chicken that I used in this recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Told you it was thrifty!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(In other words - I didn't do half of these steps...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My love had cheese on his - I didn't. De-lish either way! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And with these amazing chips from the discount store... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and a tossed salad (not shown) - twas a very thrifty meal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you like it! ~Joyce</span></div>
Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-3678486995760441722017-08-16T17:33:00.002-04:002017-08-16T17:34:16.015-04:00Vintage Cottage Scene Prints...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Is cottage style still well - in style? Probably not like it once was. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I'm still drawn to it. And today I realized I have several</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> thatched cottage scene pictures in the shop that are </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">authentically vintage. Just look how sweet...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one even <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/537756522/embroidered-linen-cottage-scene-framed?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">features crewel or embroidery work</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/551557533/ornate-pressed-wood-framed-cottage-scene?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">pressed wood frame on this one</a> is gorgeous... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">not to mention who wouldn't want the cobblestone path?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/275724528/cottage-country-garden-scene-gold-framed?ref=shop_home_active_21" target="_blank">one more with children walking hand in hand</a> and country geese!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you like cottage scenes? Do they warm your heart? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Click the colored words above each picture to purchase.)</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-87216694243228676512017-08-08T17:45:00.000-04:002017-08-08T17:45:30.909-04:00Vignettes...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Haven't shared my thrift shop displays with you for a while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here are some from today...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up - this would be an ice bucket turned 'planter'.. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I only do one men's rack display...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This display has been the same for several weeks so I'll need to change it soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It sits on a tall dress rack and things don't sell well off of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Helps to keep me humble!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is very simple and started with the book.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pitchers - looking pretty all in a group!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lastly... this display is in honor of a dear volunteer that died</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> unexpectedly Sunday night. She priced our hats, hankies and scarves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I think she would have approved as she always encouraged me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> when I worked on displays. I will miss you Doris! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Out and about at <a href="http://quiltednestantiques.blogspot.com/2017/08/my-pretty-friday-finds-include-soap-haul.html" target="_blank">yet more yard sales</a> this AM - I spotted this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hurried past thinking I'll get some of that 25 cents-an-ear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> corn on my way back... just enough for lunch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Upon stopping I noticed the sign said 25 cents <i>a dozen</i>! What?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quick chat with the owner & I soon learned there was nothing amiss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She was simply well supplied and wanted someone else to benefit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> from her 'leftovers'. Oh my! Now anyone else who has no corn in</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> their freezer would have surely taken most all that was there at this price. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But you see - at 53 years old - I have never 'done up' corn by myself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My story in brief... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a rare neuro arm disease that started when I was 16. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There have been many things over the years that I <i>haven't </i>and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>couldn't</i> do. Definitely not corn. We have simply done without</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> except what people have given us at times. But my arms have improved </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in the last while</span><span style="font-size: large;"> and today I found myself </span><span style="font-size: large;">wondering if I might now </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">be </span><span style="font-size: large;">well enough to give <i>corn </i>a whirl. My Love assured he'd help if needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I got a few dozen and we husked, cooked, cooled...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the hard part for me... <i>cut </i>corn. About 3 1/2 dozen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's just say I cried some happy tears today. I did corn! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I did it all myself - </span><span style="font-size: large;">except for help with husking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Granted - I didn't do a lot... but enough that now if I want to make</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cause we all know - baked corn with store bought corn just isn't the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm just a little giddy and think I smiled through the whole process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I've been offering prayers of thanksgiving for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for rejoicing with me! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-55371572913126090212017-08-04T17:14:00.000-04:002017-08-04T17:14:48.739-04:00My Pretty Friday Finds Include a Soap Haul... <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes you just run across an amazing find. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">S</span><span style="font-size: large;">uch was the case at my first yard sale stop today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See all that soap? For whatever reason - it was $2 for all </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The cookie cutters were super cheap at another sale </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as was the flannel pink roses blanket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was also smitten with a whole pile of Dawn dolls and outfits...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And treated myself to a lacy yellow maxi skirt for $2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The plaid camp blanket is from a previous week </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">that I never got around to showing you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I find that finding 'finds' is one of life's greatest things. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday Every one! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-39558666017388335172017-08-03T12:05:00.000-04:002017-08-03T12:05:17.953-04:00How to Use a Cookbook for Budget Meals - Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Thrifty cooking and meal planning begins at the grocery store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've shared about that in <a href="http://quiltednestantiques.blogspot.com/2017/02/thrifty-thursday-meal-planning.html" target="_blank">this post.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm sharing an easy way to do that planning... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">its all about the style of cookbooks you use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now of course - you can do Pinterest and web searches for what</span><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">about to show you. But I've discovered that those searches</span><span style="font-size: large;"> alone </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">cause me to miss out on a lot of recipes. And... I need less screen time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So... Are you familiar with the Taste of Home or Quick Cooking magazines? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then you're probably also aware that every year they make a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> hardback compilation book of recipes. These sell new for about $25. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BUT... they are plentiful at thrift shops and yard sales for $2 & under. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just pick some up when you see them. I have several.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the back of the book - you can search by main ingredient -</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">such as 'sausage'. Here's what I did for planning tonight's supper...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started with a search in the back of a book for 'sausage' - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">as that is a bargain meat that I have on hand right now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was looking for a main dish - and found several that will work</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I happen to also have </span><span style="font-size: large;">a pack of turkey bacon open - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 'Zesty Sausage and Beans' (or a version thereof).</span></div>
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And <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zesty-sausage---beans" target="_blank">here's a link</a> for the recipe online (now that I know the name).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Done! I find this planning method to be quick & simple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did it </span><span style="font-size: large;">last night in my</span><span style="font-size: large;"> 'quiet time' before bed without a 'screen'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Love it when a meal comes together! Of course there are other</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> cookbooks that offer similar elements. But these are readily</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I'm off to get my thrifty supper in the crock pot! ~Joyce</span></div>
Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-35201457966903004702017-07-27T18:40:00.001-04:002017-07-28T12:00:03.252-04:00No Shampoo? A Thrifty Thursday Post...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My hair has its challenges. Most recently... I'm just trying to keep it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been thinking that the parabens in regular shampoos are not </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">doing me any favors. And hypoallergenic or natural shampoo is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> pricier than I'd like. So I've searched for recipes to make my own</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> and have come across the 'no shampoo' method of washing hair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Essentially it's just baking soda & water for the 'shampoo' </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and apple cider vinegar and water to rinse. Here's what you do...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(2 T : 2 C water for long hair - or 1 T :1 C water for short hair)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My hair was easy to comb out and is quite silky today (my first day using this). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I figure it can't hurt. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And it sure is affordable!</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I'll be really excited if my hair loss lessens. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And in case you're wondering - I do <i>not </i>smell like vinegar! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and growing with them. ~Joyce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fruit can get pricey... but you can grow your own for cheap! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And oh the delights you can make...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An easy fruit to grow is rhubarb...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made My Love some rhubarb muffins and he's</span><span style="font-size: large;"> loving them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(He's not one to often comment on baked goods.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course you can also easily grow raspberries. Blueberries and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> fruit trees too - but may take a little more work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For now - we're enjoying our rhubarb.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Want to try the muffins?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Sugared Rhubarb Muffins</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 c. flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 c. sugar - (can use less!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2 t. baking powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/2 t. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 c. milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1/3 c. canola oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1 c. chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Combine all ingredients except rhubarb just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. Sprinkle w/ an additional 1/4 c. sugar (spread out among the muffins). Bake @ </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">350 for 25-30 min.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a delightful weekend... the perfect mix for My Love and I. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Pennsylvania hosted their <a href="http://www.visitquehannaarea.com/" target="_blank">annual 100 mile yard sale</a> over 2 days -</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> traversing remote roads and villages with lots of wildlife sightings in between. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This picture says it all - see those mountains? They were a constant! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See that yard sale - also a constant! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(And this house has plans to be turned into a bed & breakfast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were adventurous and took 'big bad black dog' along. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She did great while we were 'on the road'... not so great at the campsite. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(She doesn't 'play well with others' - just not a nice 'people' dog.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> But we survived as campsite time was minimal this go-round.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We supported the local firehouses along the way for lunch and snacks...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And were honored to get to some great properties...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My love had the time of his life shooting wildlife. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't wait to see his pics! Can you tell what he's shooting here?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is some of the goods - mostly smalls - that came home with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That flower (dianthus) is real and I had been wanting one- so happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So was it worth the trip? A thousand times yes! Perhaps not in</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> miles vs. goods. But in sightings and experiences - many times over! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more pictures - visit my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quiltednestantiques/" target="_blank">Quilted Nest Facebook page</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(and follow me - you'll make my day!) ~Joyce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I found a few 'things' this week...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...my favorite find was not a 'thing' at all! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you part of your local town's page on Facebook? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If not - you need to be! Just search for your 'town, state' and see if</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> there's a page and join it! I can't believe the world this has opened up...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> things we never knew about right here on our community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Case in point:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On our town page someone mentioned needing a 'clean fill' place</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chimed in that we do too. Immediately - someone responded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And the best part? The location was just 3 houses down the road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Yes really! Feels like a little miracle! I'm also seeing people </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">find</span><span style="font-size: large;"> jobs from the page, learn about new restaurants,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">churches and on and on. It's been great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now back to my 'things' finds... it's a small pile this week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pillow is for our summer cottage ($1)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the old fabric (actually curtains) will land on Etsy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love these sweet hankies. At 10 cents each pack - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I found plants! At one yard sale today I praised a flower</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> growing in a lady's shaded bed. She offered to dig some up for me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm thrilled to have this hardy begonia to give 'style' to my back border...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then at another sale - the oxalis (purple) was $1 and the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a fun week this has been. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now remember - go get on your community facebook page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would love to hear how it proves to be a blessing in your life - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">cause I feel certain it will be! ~Joyce</span></div>
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Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-1979677300134316142017-06-29T14:55:00.000-04:002017-06-29T14:55:26.736-04:00Making A Lavender Wreath for Thrifty Thursday...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My intent this morning was to cut and make lavender bundles</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cost? Lavender - $0 (plant from a friend a long time ago that I</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> finally figured out how to propagate to make 2 plants)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wreath base - had on hand - may have been .50 from a yard sale</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Florists Wire - had on hand - may have been .25 from a yard sale</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Waxed String - had on hand - may be been $1/roll from a yard sale</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that counts as Thrifty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the best part? You can't put a price tag on loveliness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus - it smells delightful in here! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting today... and comments make my day. ~Joyce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Took a little country walk on a road we never walked on before...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> although just a short hop away. Come along...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And we returned via our <a href="https://www.traillink.com/trail/conewago-recreation-trail/" target="_blank">rail trail</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I truly love our region in southcentral PA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Come visit! ~Joyce</span></div>
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<br />Joyce - Quilted Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04131484104047230614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686272613936349409.post-45563112765400501912017-06-22T09:25:00.003-04:002017-06-22T12:51:51.247-04:00Shopping Online for Free! - Thrifty Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not a big online shopper. Generally speaking - I feel I do </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">much better with local discounts and hitting thrift shops, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">discount grocery stores and yard sales.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But - there is the occasional product that I use that is specific</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> enough that I won't find it at a discounted price anywhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These items are worth checking out online.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I checked <a href="https://www.amazon.com/ref=nav_logo" target="_blank">Amazon</a> for a supplement that I take and discovered</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">1. Thanks so all the product promos that Amazon includes for</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> anything you search for - I found another brand of my product that</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> checked out to be just as good (easy enough to do online research)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> for much less monies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">2. I paid with my Discover card. Turns out Amazon has the option</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> of using your Cash Back Bonus monies at check-out. Really?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Awesome! That is 'free' money to me... so thank you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course there are many other ways to save with Amazon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of them I do not find to be really saving for me personally </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(in other words - I'd be shopping more than my normal - just to 'save').</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But <a href="https://www.rather-be-shopping.com/blog/2016/12/01/how-to-get-free-shipping-at-amazon/" target="_blank">click this link</a> for some truly good ways to save with Amazon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just a few more general 'shopping' thrifty tips...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">3. Always pay for purchases w/ a 'cash back' credit card when you can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Or use anairline mileage card if travel is a big happening in your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. As alluded to already - clubs and memberships are generally not</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> the best savings and typically have you spending more than you </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">would have without the 'plan'. There are ways to shop cheaper!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> They may (but not necessarily) take more time though - and if <i>time</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> truly equals money stress to you - then consider that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Stress (see #4) can equal money!... it takes a toll on our health.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So check out the little extras Amazon has to offer. (As always -</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not getting any kickbacks - this is a non-money making blog!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Happy Savings! ~Joyce</span></div>
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