Basement of Bargains

It's been about four months since I started down my thrifty road. What a difference it has made! I don't feel like I have to rush out to the store to buy things when we have suddenly run out. That saves me time, money and gas...and frustration, too! I'm lucky enough to have a basement where I can store my growing stockpile. We call it the mini store. When we run out of something, my husband will say, I'm going to go to the store and grab some! He'll walk down to the basement and come back with it and a HUGE smile on his face. He thinks it's as fun as I do!

I stock pile almost everything. Cereal, crackers, taco shells, brownie and cookie mixes, juice, soda, chips, condiments, granola bars, tuna, pudding, DIAPERS!!, wipes, water, make up, toiletries, toilet paper (too much to picture!), cleaning supplies and SO MUCH MORE!

Here's a look at what I've established. I tell my family, if you need anything, let me know, and I'll see if I have it! My MIL takes care of our twins, and she finds stuff all the time! I happily share it because there is no way we could use it all in time. But I get it for free, sometimes even get PAID to take it, so why not?? I DONATE what we do not or cannot use. It's a great way to help out in the community and feel like I am contributing when I can't give money.

How do I do it?? With lots of fun and a little time. Check with me, and I'll help you do it, too!

Here's the FOOD Stockpile:

TOILETRIES Stockpile:

CLEANERS Stockpile:

FREEZER/FOOD Stockpile:

It's amazing what coupons can do if you plan it right! MOst of this stuff I got for FREE or just pennies. And I didn't even picture ALL of it!! I won't have to buy toilet paper for the rest of the year, at least!!! The only thing I still buy regurlarly is milk, meat and dawgie food. It's such a nice feeling that I can fuel my addiction to saving money on food, something we need, and not just finding a good bargain. There IS a difference!

Super Saturday Shopping!

I know it's Tuesday, but I got such great deals I had to share!! I made 3 trips: Wags, Target and Schnuuks. I spent $76.xx. Sounds like a lot, but when you see what I saved, it was definitely a great shopping day! This was stuff I needed, or at least the twins needed!

Schuunks $33.xx OOP, saved A LOT! ;)

Pack of Luvs Dipes

4 Beechnut Cereals (I am going to donate these, they were FREE)

40 Jars of Beechnut Babyfood

1 Gerber Graduates Wagon Wheels (this was an accidental purchase, but the boys LOVE them, also why they are not pictured)

2 Smoked Salmon (my husband CANNOT resist these. And I never have a coupon!)

2 Bumble Bee Salmon Prime Filets...DEAL! 2/$5, used $1/1 (x2) AND got a $1.50 OYNO!!

Wags $7.13 OOP after rebate, saved $76.28

4 Packs Dipes

3 Tombstones clearanced 1/2 off

Cemetary Sign

Newspaper

4 Packs Gum

2 Almay Mascara
*I'll get a refund for the mascara of $7.69*

Target $36.13 OOP, saved $45.48

4 Clorox Wipes

2 Clorox Spray

7 Fusion Razors (Clearance and Qs expired that day!)

Cabinet Locks

Sponges

Sponge Wipes

Huggies Wipes

Baby Shampoo

Large Bag of Dogfood (not pictured)

Button Adorned Pillow

I know I have gotten a little behind in my button series. I'm sorry about that; I have had some health issues in the family. But I'm back on track! Here is the next idea for those extra buttons you've collected!

All you need is a plain pillow cover. You could use a pillow, but sewing the buttons on may be a little more challenging! But then again, you could use a glue gun or fabric glue to attach them!

And if you're feeling REALLY crafty, simply sew a cover!

Arrange the buttons in a pattern: grid as shown, square, circle or just an abstract arrangement! Sew or attach in another fashion. Stuff the case if it was a cover, and you're done! That's it! Not much to it, now was there? Now find the perfect spot for your new accent pillow and sit back and relax!

Stay tuned for a more "organized" blog. I am going to have specific days for certain features. Hopefully this will help my posts be more regular and my readers will have something to look forward to!

Have a great day!