I was back working in the garden this week as the weeds were starting to take over the place. While I was cleaning up the flowerbeds I decided to do some more transplanting. This time it was tiger lilies and lilacs. One of my perennial gardens has some space that needs filling in, and now that we’re almost half way through the growing season… you’ve guessed it, I’m thinking about sales. Guess who’s going shopping for bargain priced plants this week?
Speaking of sales, anything related to the great outdoors is going to be greatly reduced after the fourth of July. I have a swing seat with a canopy that my mom gave me. It had a big soft cushion, but one year I stored it in the potting shed and that was the same year a family of squirrels decided to take their winter vacation there. Yes, you’ve guessed it, the stuffing in the cushion made the most wonderful nesting material for them. I tried to repair it, but it was too far gone…or eaten. I’ve never replaced it, but this year I’m going to start looking for cushions at the after Fourth of July sales.
Remember the sandals I was trying to repair and the one store wanted $45? I found another store that’s going to put new soles on for just $10. It pays to shop around and not just throw things away! Oh, and the canvas shoes, remember I got that sneaker wash, worked perfectly.
Items I no longer want I usually donate to a local charity. One tip I’ve learned is if you want to maximize the amount you claim on next year’s taxes, take a sheet of paper and write down every single item you put into the bag and make a note of what it would be worth if you sold it. I used to just take a guess and really shortchanged myself. This year I’m taking this new approach.
Our local DIY store has a special sale on those umbrella style clotheslines. I’ve been meaning to get one, but so far they’ve all been a bit pricey. This week the store is offering a rebate on one, which makes the final cost $19. It’s tempting, not only do your clothes smell great when they’re lined dried, but look at the money you save by not running the dryer… and not heating up the house to do it.
For money saving tips visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm
Speaking of sales, anything related to the great outdoors is going to be greatly reduced after the fourth of July. I have a swing seat with a canopy that my mom gave me. It had a big soft cushion, but one year I stored it in the potting shed and that was the same year a family of squirrels decided to take their winter vacation there. Yes, you’ve guessed it, the stuffing in the cushion made the most wonderful nesting material for them. I tried to repair it, but it was too far gone…or eaten. I’ve never replaced it, but this year I’m going to start looking for cushions at the after Fourth of July sales.
Remember the sandals I was trying to repair and the one store wanted $45? I found another store that’s going to put new soles on for just $10. It pays to shop around and not just throw things away! Oh, and the canvas shoes, remember I got that sneaker wash, worked perfectly.
Items I no longer want I usually donate to a local charity. One tip I’ve learned is if you want to maximize the amount you claim on next year’s taxes, take a sheet of paper and write down every single item you put into the bag and make a note of what it would be worth if you sold it. I used to just take a guess and really shortchanged myself. This year I’m taking this new approach.
Our local DIY store has a special sale on those umbrella style clotheslines. I’ve been meaning to get one, but so far they’ve all been a bit pricey. This week the store is offering a rebate on one, which makes the final cost $19. It’s tempting, not only do your clothes smell great when they’re lined dried, but look at the money you save by not running the dryer… and not heating up the house to do it.
For money saving tips visit www.gardenandhearth.com/Bargain-Shopping.htm
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