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Subject: Cheap thrills for May Thu 01 May 2008, 7:21 pm

I am happy today!!In my avatar is a picture of red senna mulch.The pile is about 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide.We picked it up for FREE today from freecycle.It is what was left from these people doing their yard.! Its enought to do the flower beds in the back yard! Totally free,,cant beat that!

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Good for you Donna!!! that's awesome!!

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Fri 02 May 2008, 6:38 am

WOW!!! Donna that is awesome!! I have noticed around here more people are asking for stuff than giving away stuff!
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Fri 02 May 2008, 7:20 am

Donna, what a great FREEBIE!!!
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Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Fri 02 May 2008, 2:49 pm

Went to a sale ths morning I got two cake carriers for $4.00
I got two picnic sets for $2.00 each has plates cups , and silverware .

I got some a box of scarfs for $3.00
I got two huge boxes of yarn for $2.50
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Fri 02 May 2008, 4:11 pm

Good deals Gayla.

I went to Safeway today because we got our stimulus check and shopped only in their clearance meat section.

I got teriyaki pork tenderloins regular price $9.99 for $2.99 each
93% lean burgers - 4 pk $1.99
8 round steaks $5.25
Cube Steaks - 4 pk $2.00
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Vicki

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

Great deals! My best friend and I and ALL the kids went out today and we ended up at a Mennonite shop and I got a handmade apron for $7.00!!!! I got lots more stuff, but that was my cheap thrill!

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Sat 03 May 2008, 6:51 pm

Oh Kim what a deal I love aprons
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

I really do love my apron, not to mention i keeps me clean so I don't go through as many shirts! I cook ALOT ( at least 3 MEALS a day) and bake almost daily for Rob...so I get messy! Ash is learning to cook/bake so I need to get her one too Smile

My friend gave me 3 candles Smile

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Sun 04 May 2008, 1:29 pm

that was nice of your friend Kim

What a great Mom you are teaching Ashley to cook/bake I am amazed at the number of people who can ccok.
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Sun 04 May 2008, 7:18 pm

That is great Kim. I have 3 Aprons now and I love them!!

I love watching my girls in the kitchen. Rosa made homemade cinnamon twist on Friday which were amazing. Rosa and Rachel both are great cooks and bakers. Lil Darin shows interest occassionally and Bailey loves to help in the kitchen
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Sun 04 May 2008, 8:43 pm

Vicki,,love the pooch in your avatar,,looks like a cuddly pup!,Id like to get some aprons,,I saw a craft at Hobby Lobby where you can decorate them,,Id like to have a few and make some for the kids when they help me cook too.

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Mon 05 May 2008, 12:05 am

I love aprons I were them all the time.. the colors from the old ones are so pretty..
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Moderator Age : 27 Joined : 12 Oct 2006 Posts : 1693

my Apron is very old fashioned looking....our house is very old and it makes me feel so good!

I got two t-shirts at Walmart for $3 a piece!

Subject: Re: Cheap thrills for May Mon 05 May 2008, 8:03 pm

I saw a man putting a small chest of drawers out by the dumpster, so I went out and asked him if I could have it ( this was brave for me, lol) and he said yes and volunteered to help me get it to my apt. door...this is a bit unusual in an apt. complex where people tend to ignore their neighbors...this man restored my faith in human nature....and I got much needed storage space..(my husband and I were sharing one small chest!)....
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