My First Trash-to-Treasure Project

I keep forgetting to post these... Michelle inspired me to re-do some oldie goldies that have desperately needed it for years now.

These are a set of patio chairs that belonged to my grandparents. My grandmother is now 98 years old, and she had these for as long as I can remember before she went to the nursing home. I kept looking at sets in stores, thinking I really wanted some nice chairs for the deck, but I couldn't bear the thought of parting with these... They definitely needed some TLC, though...

2 cans of spray paint later (total $2.40), and some cheap cushions from Walmart:

I also have to show off this gem that I picked up for $10 at a yard sale - you can't really tell from the picture (because of the shadows from the tree overhead), but it's in PERFECT shape. And it's sooooooo comfy!

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Ok, I'm taking the plunge! I'm going meatless for a month. Ok, let me rephrase - I am going to TRY and go meatless for a month. It's going to be hard, especially since there are cookouts coming up that *I* am hosting, but that also means that I can prepare yummy, meatless munchies for myself to enjoy there. ;)

As I've said before, I'm just not digging meat products lately. After reading a lot at HelloVeggie and other sites, I'm excited about this little "test" I'm giving myself, and hoping it turns into a lifestyle that will continue on. (a nice bonus will be if I can drop about 20 lbs before beach time...but I won't hold my breath for that)

Wish me luck!

Harris Teeter - I Heart You!

I think this is my best Harris Teeter Triples haul to date, so I had to share!

Kinda proud of my Saturday haul!

My Saturday Trips:

2 transactions at Store 1:
6 gum (wrigley & trident)
6 Daisy sour cream
6 Rhodes frozen rolls
6 Skintimate shave gels
6 Viva paper towels

Total before Qs/VIC: $66.58
Total after Qs/VIC: $1.12
(less than the price of ONE pack of gum)

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2 transactions at Store 2:
6 packs of gum
1 Mahatma rice
2 Pedigree+ dog food (b1g1f coupon)
6 Viva paper towels
2 Vitamin Water
2 Dole fruit bowls 4pks
2 Right Guard deodorant
4 Skintimate
1 Boneless skinless chicken breasts (no coupon- $5.18)
4 Rhodes dinner rolls
1 Cozy Shack flan
1 Bertolli alfredo sauce
2 Daisy sour cream

Total before Qs/VIC: $ 86.82
Total after Qs/VIC: $ 8.11

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Total retail for Saturday: $153.20
Total OOP: $9.23

So, I basically got all of that, minus the chicken, for $4.05!
Woohoo! I love Triples. :)

Note: yes, the sour cream will all be used - it doesn't expire until August! :)