Mason Jar Lamp

I have been on the hunt for a small lamp for my kitchen for a while now (atleast a year). I have searched everywhere and just didn't want to pay $30 for a lamp I didn't really love. I love the look of the mason jar lamps and any clear glass lamps for that matter, so, I decided to make my own. 

I bought the kit on amazon for $10! Which is a great deal considering it has an on/off switch and fits a small mouth mason jar. 

I got the lamp shade from Garden Ridge and loved the look of it for $10. 

I already had several mason jars and even though I wanted to use a blue one, the big clear one I had looked better with the shade 

Don't you think it turned out well!? I couldn't be happier and the total coat was about $20 (I get my mason jars free or very cheap, maybe $1) 

Yay for a new lamp!! 

Babies Birthday

The babies turned 1 on May 23. And we had a "You are my Sunshine" theme (even though there are 2 sunshines. HA!). Lots of yellow, orange and chalkboards! 

I still can't believe they are a year old. It blows my mind to think how fast this year has gone....It is very bittersweet. 

Here they are.... 

I made everything. It was exhausting!!! Ha. The fabric banners turned out super cute and super easy. I even bought an old sheet and a yellow pillow case at the thrift store to use. It was perfect. All you do is cut strips and tie them around a piece of string. I did the chalkboards too. They took forever but it was super fun and turned out really cute. 

The wreath was easy too. I got the number from hobby lobby and painted it yellow, hung it from my wreath hanger and then hung the wreath on top. Super easy. 

I ordered the invited from etsy and printed them myself, so easy and very cheap to do. You pay someone to do the design and print them at home or have them printed. Easy peesy! The happy birthday banner, the "we're one" and the "one" on their high chairs took forever too. I was being cheap. Maybe too cheap. 1. A hole punch. 2. Double sides tape. 3. Letters from the dollar store. 4. White card stock 5. A bowl as a template to make circles 6. Scissors. I traced a bowl and cut out circles from the card stock and got yellow letters from the dollar tree (in the teacher section) and taped them on, then punched 2 holes and put them on a string. Very time consuming but cheap and cute! 

The came was so yummy and simple from SAMs club and the two cupcakes I found at publix and they were perfect! I did all yellow and orange food- different kinds of cheese and crackers, pineapple, cantaloupe, orange slices and chips and salsa. Then of course had mason jars with lemon slices, yellow paper straws with lemonade, lemon water, tea and Sunny D. I am a little too much into themes!! Ha. I can't help it! I got a $1 wrapping paper from Micheals craft store and used it as my table runners on both the food table and the cake table. I love this idea and it makes for easy cleanup! 

Here are the onesies they wore, simple and cute. I love them! 

That's pretty much it. Lots of fun, a lot of crafting and Pinterest! 

I'm Back!!

Hey y'all!! Guess who?? Can you believe it!!?? I'm gonna try this blogging thing again but y'all know I am a little busy with two 1 year olds!!! Yes, they're a year old now! It's been a year since I have blogged. A lot has happened since then. I want this blog to be more about my thrifty finds and my treasure hunts, which is my new favorite hobby. By the way, no one told me how $$ kid and baby stuff is. Sheesh!!! Even more reason to buy used!

 

My little ones pretty much wear all used clothing and shoes. I just can't justify The expense with our limited budget.... but I'm ok with it because I truly love shopping for deals and "treasure hunting".

So here it goes. Now that the babies are wearing shoes, I am buying them is ALL sizes if I find the right pair. Ha. I know, a little crazy right? But they'll wear them eventually.  And the way they're growing right now it could be a few weeks from now!!! 

And yes. These all all keds for my child. Ha. I love them. They are classic, bleach-able and I just can't pass them up. All shoes were $2 (some of the keds might be a few $ more) not bad right!!?? 

Goodwill has all infant clothing for $1.29 and kids for $2.49 no matter what it is. I have found some great things. Some new with tags, smocked, and boutique brands.  

And I don't find as much home stuff but I have found a few things. 

$3 small pitcher and a moss wreath for $2. I wish I had a before picture of the wreath, it had some ugly flowers on it that were falling off, so all I did was take them off and there you have it. I love it! 

Not a great picture but this has 4 Christmas hostess gifts brand new for $3! Woop woop cute right!? 

And this was $1. I'll paint it white eventually and keep for toys or coloring stuff. Perfect right!? 

And I can't pass up 2 matching frames with mats for $3 each! These things are pricey in stores!! 

Goodwill also. $1. Easy to disinfect! And Grace is very much into pushing things around and LOVES it. Can't beat the price!!   

Also. The blogger app sucks. Any pointers? I can't get anything centered! I've always hated it, I was hoping it would be better a year later and it's not. 👎

Last Weekend Before Babies!

This past Saturday was probably the last yard sale day for a while. I did manage to get a few baby gowns and sleepers and I also got....

                                 

This acrylic ice bucket for $1. I had the vinyl H which I got from hobby lobby a while ago for  about $2. Not bad for $3 right.

I also got this old rusty galvanized bucket that I can use as a planter for $2

                              

And I got to see my BFF. We hung out for the last time before I become a mommy. We had lunch and did some shopping, she came to see the nursery and we laid around the rest of the day.  

Hubby and I also went to church for the last time as a family of 2. Crazy, I still can't believe it's here! I will be holding 2 babies basically in 2 days!

Update

Its been a week since I have posted... not to worry, no babies yet! HA! It has been a pretty busy few days...

I have been CLEANING the house... like DEEP cleaning... doors, cabinets, behind all the furniture... you name it! It feels great to have such a clean house!

Saturday, I was thrilled to find all this at a yard sale for $5!!! Yes, al of it, bowls, plates and dessert plates, they will come in handy for sure.... plus WAY cheaper then paper!

 

Sunday was of course, Mothers Day. The soon to be Daddy got me a Hydrangea plant to plant.... (still have to do that). We celebrated with both of our Moms that day.

Selfie on my 1st Mothers Day! 35 weeks preggers (almost 36)

Caleb and I on Mothers Day.

 

 

 

Also on Sunday, I found out that Kim was rushed to the hospital. She was in a lot of pain and her brain was bleeding. I woke up to a call on Monday morning that she had passed. Last night was her visitation and today was the funeral. It is never easy to see friends pass, especially one that was as close to me as Kim was. I am so thankful that she was out living just a few days before and it really makes last Friday that much more special. She wanted to see the babies so bad.... but I know that she is looking at them now, seeing their faces before anyone and not only that... but she is with God, feeling no more pain!

 

I thought this song was very appropriate for her funeral today. My SIL sang it along with "Come Thou Fount" and they also played "Amazing Grace" and " Somewhere Over the Rainbow"

It was a beautiful celebration of her life... she will definitely be missed. It still doesn't feel real.

 

I posted this on FaceBook today...

 

Pretty neat that exactly one week from today I will be holding my sweet little ones and this the verse of the day on my Bible app. "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14

 

and sent this to the Mr.....

 



It is still unbelievable that there are actually 2 babies!! I hope we are ready!

Shop, Shop, Shop

Yesterday was a busy busy day, I had one of my first experiences at Cosco with my SIL and we did some shopping at TJ's and Target.

Then I went to 2 thrift stores...



Got this sweet outfit for $1.50

This one (brand new with $45 Bailey Boys tag) for $5.

And this one (also brand new with Bailey Boys tag for $45) for $6. It is size 12M so hopefully next spring he can wear it.

 

Y'all know that I LOVE lanterns! Its become quite a dilemma because I keep telling myself I don't need anymore! They are all over my house...

But when I saw 2 of these (even though they were $20), they had to come home with me. Now to find a spot for them.

And I got another boxwood. I really like the shape of it.

 

My Sis and I stopped today at a few yard sales, there weren't many, so maybe we will have some luck in the morning, but I did get 2 things...

This cute brand new reindeer car set for $3 (they crack me up) and a RL pillow for $1. Not too bad right?

 

I also got a cute navy/white strip summer scarf today at Platos for $3 and a pair of really cute leopard print flats for $7! SCORE!

 

I met my friend Kim today at a tea room for lunch and we celebrated mothers day, she got me a really cute scarf! And tonight I am off to some friends of ours wedding. Busy day!

 

Now to take a smallish nap or 2... HA!

LAST DAY!



This is me on my (2nd to) last day of work, I still cant believe I am actually done after a little over 2 years of being here....I am going to miss everyone so much!!!

 

Random... but my mom snapped this picture of  my Daddy and me having lunch after church on Sunday at Panera.

 

Also, another random thing....

I have been wanting to make my daddy-to-be a daddy basket for the hospital and today I found these...

I typically am not thrilled with Daddy and Mommy stuff but I thought these were pretty cute, I got 2 of course.

 

In celebration of my last day, one of my co-workers brought me a treat....

Have y'all ever had a cheesecake cupcake from Gigis? OMG.... delish! Don't worry, I shared!

 

I saw this today at a  local gift store....

 

How cute it that? I love it!

Garden Party

 A few weeks ago I went into this super cute store, Little Presh. They have all kinds of cute baby and kid things and the owner and I talked for quite a while.

Anyways, I ran into her a few more times and came back to the store and she invited me and another friend who shops there to come to a Garden Party at her church.

 

Come to find out, it is a lot like the Woman's Christmas Tea we have at our church every year around Christmas. A woman hosts a table and decorates it and there is dinner and a speaker. However, here they also had a silent auction and door prizes, how fun? 

 

Another funny thing is, I knew another girl that was also at the table with us. Such a small world!

 

This was our table. It was SUPER cute. All done in coral and mint colors.

 

 Did I mention that it really makes me want to host a party and buy a Cricket/Silhouette machine?

I love these paper straws. We had them in our drinks and in the cupcakes, so cute!

 

The center piece was simple, tissue balls on 2 cake stands and tulips in the glass jars. LOVED it!

 

 The speaker was a woman who is a missionary in the D.R. who's ministry is focused on woman involved in Sex Trafficking, she did a great job. That is some serious stuff right there, breaks my heart!

 

 

Work Lunch

Yesterday at work, the lovely ladies took me to the Chop House for a special goodbye/baby shower lunch. It was so sweet! We got diapers, bottles, bath stuff and 2 little bath robes for the twins. 

They also had these yummy cupcakes for Baby A and Baby B.... how cute?

I am blessed to work with some great ladies... they will all be missed!

I had a doc appointment afterwards. All went well and he said the babies look great! The funny thing is, I saw a neighbor of mine there who is ALSO having twins! HA! He also said that the babies are probably 4.5 pounds- 5 pounds! WOW! The good news is, I have only gained 10 pounds! How great is that???

 

Excuse the terrible picture, but we finally got the curtains up!

They look great! Shout out to my Momma for making them! I got the fabric from Hobby Lobby and used a 40%  coupon, so it only ended up costing around $15... I think I need some more of these! HA!

We only have a few more things to hang on the wall and the nursery is DONE! I cant wait to show the finished product, and I promise I will use a REAL camera!

 

And the count down continues.... 3 weeks from today!

 

May is the Month!

May is the Month! The babies will be here in 22 days or less!! I still can't believe it!

 

And for that reason, yesterday was very productive!

 



We both got a little too much sun while working outside (well mostly the Mr. worked on the yard and cleaned cars, while I watched and worked on painting the wood for the Bible verse for the babies room....

 

This is how it turned out. EEK! I LOVE it! I think I am going to hang it above the curtains with burlap ribbon. I cant wait to get everything hung up on the walls and see the finished product... now we officially have ALL the furniture for the room.....

We got a call saying our chair was in! So we went and picked it up and put it in the room. It matches so perfectly and hugs you while you rock, Caleb quite enjoyed it. He also hung the curtain rod up so hopefully the curtains will be up today (once I iron them)

 

Not only did we do all that, I cleaned all our bathrooms and the kitchen, did 2 loads of laundry, and I was excited to find a match to the Jenny Lind highchair that we got from a lady for $45!  

 

 

And being sun burnt and feeling summery, I pulled out my summer time scent from Bath and Body, turned on some Kenny Chesney No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems took a shower  and then we pulled out the grill for the first time this year and the Mr. grilled out hamburgers! Yummy yummy!

 

Doc appointment today. We will see how everything looks!