Here is the blog I just found and subscribed to their feed! Excellent photos and information!
Tag Sale Tales
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Saturday Evening Thrifty Thought on Empty Containers!
I was just cleaning up my son's crayon collection (only two years old, LOL) with his assistance and thought, hmmm, that might be something the readers want to know...what to do with those empty coffee cans! Now days, they seem to be making more and more plastic coffee cans! Well, let's put them to good recycling use! (I am curious if they started making them out of plastic for safety reasons, as well as, recycling ease? Just a crazy thought.) Anywho, I just decided to put my son's mountain of crayons into two PLASTIC folders containers. He loves it! He can open the plastic container fairly easily and he likes to put his own crayons away because the big opening rather than a cardboard box (also you can recycle those as well, by decorating and making Artist Trading Card Holders out of them) that is hard for little children to handle and put the crayons back correctly. Also, let's face it, they don't like putting their crayons away in those little frusterating boxes!
So Moms and Dads, Drink up on the Coffee, and save those cans to put away your child's crayons, as well as, markers, pencils, and the list goes on!
What do you use your coffee containers for (if you drink coffee that is, of course!)?
As always, if you don't need to store crayons or anything, donate to your Art Teacher! He or She will use it!
So Moms and Dads, Drink up on the Coffee, and save those cans to put away your child's crayons, as well as, markers, pencils, and the list goes on!
What do you use your coffee containers for (if you drink coffee that is, of course!)?
As always, if you don't need to store crayons or anything, donate to your Art Teacher! He or She will use it!
Recycling Crayons! Don't throw them away!
Here are a few ideas that you may or may not know of what you can do with old broken crayons, Besides throw them away!
Let's get creative!
#1) We've all heard it, so get out and do it! Get the little cute candy molds, toss a mix of colors (or same) in each, put out in the sun to "melt" them! You can also put in the Microwave I have heard (not sure how long, etc...)..haven't tried this way! This makes NEW "thicker" crayons (nice for small hands!) You can make them colorful like the rainbow or REMAKE old crayons in original colors by for instance putting only black crumbs in a candy mold making a "New" Black Crayon!
#2) "Sharpen" an old crayon you don't need and crumble with finger tips, place into a baby food jar with water and a hot glued trinket in the lid, and wham-o, a Snow Globe! Got this idea originally from an Art Educator website, you can also use glitter, but we are talking about crayons here! :-)
#3) Make a placemat: Use Wax paper on top of a sheet of art/drawing paper, sprinkle some old crayon bits and press with Iron to make a placemat. Of course, you may want to laminate when finished to be useable or simply matte and frame for a neat piece of abstract art for you home. Think of the colors of your house/room to choose colors of crayon bits!
I hope these ideas are fun for you and give them a whirl with your child! Have another way to use old crayons? Drop me a comment in the comment jar!
Have a Thrifty and Creative Weekend!
Let's get creative!
#1) We've all heard it, so get out and do it! Get the little cute candy molds, toss a mix of colors (or same) in each, put out in the sun to "melt" them! You can also put in the Microwave I have heard (not sure how long, etc...)..haven't tried this way! This makes NEW "thicker" crayons (nice for small hands!) You can make them colorful like the rainbow or REMAKE old crayons in original colors by for instance putting only black crumbs in a candy mold making a "New" Black Crayon!
#2) "Sharpen" an old crayon you don't need and crumble with finger tips, place into a baby food jar with water and a hot glued trinket in the lid, and wham-o, a Snow Globe! Got this idea originally from an Art Educator website, you can also use glitter, but we are talking about crayons here! :-)
#3) Make a placemat: Use Wax paper on top of a sheet of art/drawing paper, sprinkle some old crayon bits and press with Iron to make a placemat. Of course, you may want to laminate when finished to be useable or simply matte and frame for a neat piece of abstract art for you home. Think of the colors of your house/room to choose colors of crayon bits!
I hope these ideas are fun for you and give them a whirl with your child! Have another way to use old crayons? Drop me a comment in the comment jar!
Have a Thrifty and Creative Weekend!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday Favs with Mommy Community: Favorite TV Shows!
This is Friday Favs with Mommy Community!
This week's Friday Favs is for your Favorite TV Shows! I love this one, as on my other blog, I love to "talk" about my favorite shows already!
Here they are in no particular order:
My #1s:
THE OFFICE
BEAUTY AND THE GEEK
HEROES
THE BIGGEST LOSER
My Okays, will watch and enjoys:
JUST FOR LAUGHS
BACK TO YOU
EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION
EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS
My Late Night TV; going to sleep shows:
BERNIE MAC
THAT 70S SHOW
KING OF QUEENS
MY WIFE AND KIDS
And seriously, NOT a couch potato; although seeing this listed out, makes me want to go exercise! LOL :-)
Got any Favs? Drop them in the Comment Jar!
Visit My Other Blog: Melanie's World for updates on my Favorite Shows (Well, my perspective!)
This week's Friday Favs is for your Favorite TV Shows! I love this one, as on my other blog, I love to "talk" about my favorite shows already!
Here they are in no particular order:
My #1s:
THE OFFICE
BEAUTY AND THE GEEK
HEROES
THE BIGGEST LOSER
My Okays, will watch and enjoys:
JUST FOR LAUGHS
BACK TO YOU
EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION
EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS
My Late Night TV; going to sleep shows:
BERNIE MAC
THAT 70S SHOW
KING OF QUEENS
MY WIFE AND KIDS
And seriously, NOT a couch potato; although seeing this listed out, makes me want to go exercise! LOL :-)
Got any Favs? Drop them in the Comment Jar!
Visit My Other Blog: Melanie's World for updates on my Favorite Shows (Well, my perspective!)
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thrifty Tip Thursday!
Hello one and all, and Welcome to Thrifty Tip Thursday; where Thursday is your Thrifty Tipping Day! Every day here is Thrifty, but this is a wonderful day to share with everyone your Thrifty Saving Ways! Also, I chose Thursdays, because it starts with "T" and is closer to the weekend! Made sense to me! :-) (Okay, in a silly mood!)
My Thrifty Tip for this Thursday is:
Don't throw out your child's old board books or picture books, or any books for that matter, even if pages are ripped out, etc... I, personally, love to use those with my students for Art Projects (more specifically Collages). The kids are excited because it is wierd for them to use a book versus a Magazine all the time to collage with. The can cut out words, and some pictures. Or, HEY, ALTER That book!!! Leave it intact and simply "gesso" the pages and have your child (OR YOU) get crafty and creative and do some paintings, collages, etc...on those pages! How neat would that be? Just an idea!
My Thrifty Tip for this Thursday is:
Don't throw out your child's old board books or picture books, or any books for that matter, even if pages are ripped out, etc... I, personally, love to use those with my students for Art Projects (more specifically Collages). The kids are excited because it is wierd for them to use a book versus a Magazine all the time to collage with. The can cut out words, and some pictures. Or, HEY, ALTER That book!!! Leave it intact and simply "gesso" the pages and have your child (OR YOU) get crafty and creative and do some paintings, collages, etc...on those pages! How neat would that be? Just an idea!
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday Mommy Tip!
Monday Mommy Tip with Mommy Community:
My Tip for this week involves on great ways to Recycle Your GIFT BAGS!!!
Don't toss them, even if the handles are broken and it is getting worn out! Besides, reusing or using them to carry things in, you can cut out the nice pictures from the bags and paste/glue them into collage works, scrapbooking, decoupage, whatever; however you see fit for these beautiful bags that is a shame to toss!
I can't take total credit for this, I heard and got this idea from a parent at my school! I was like, man, why didn't I think of that? I always have used my bags over and over as lunch bags, etc...But never thought about how to use the beautiful pictures!
My Tip for this week involves on great ways to Recycle Your GIFT BAGS!!!
Don't toss them, even if the handles are broken and it is getting worn out! Besides, reusing or using them to carry things in, you can cut out the nice pictures from the bags and paste/glue them into collage works, scrapbooking, decoupage, whatever; however you see fit for these beautiful bags that is a shame to toss!
I can't take total credit for this, I heard and got this idea from a parent at my school! I was like, man, why didn't I think of that? I always have used my bags over and over as lunch bags, etc...But never thought about how to use the beautiful pictures!
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Re-cap of my FAVORITE $$ Saving Sites!
It's time to Re-cap my personal favorite, $$$ saving Shopping Sites! Just in case you need some "Shopping Therapy!"
HERE GOES A FEW OF MY FAVS THAT I USE:
ShopGoodWill: This site is an "Auction" style site. It is a "compilation" of the Goodwill Stores across the United States! Because it isn't as well known as sites like Ebay, you can really get a good deal! Also it is nice because you are NOT dealing with "random" people...you are sure to deal with an actual business! No feedback here, none needed!
CraigsList: This site deals with NO fees for you to sell or buy! You are dealing directly with locals (or you should be, if not, don't purchase!)! You email or call folks that have the items you are looking for. No bidding, flat fees, buy it or don't! You will have to drive to pick up products, take a buddy or meet in a business location (like walmart or somewhere with lots of people). Also, it is great to sell on because, no kidding, everytime I try to buy something, it is already spoken for!
Ebay: Now, do I really need to go into detail on this one? :-) Okay, well, Great to sell on, but you really need to have patience and knowledge of your product. It isn't quick to list or necessarily to get your first sale. It is WELL worth learning however! So many people go here!!! You need traffic, they have it! Also, you can always find a deal on Ebay; however, buyer beware: READ the Descriptions, ask questions, look at the Shipping Charges and don't assume you can lower it! Don't buy from someone with lots of negative feedback or very little feedback (if you are new especially!...first purchases should be from folks that has been selling a while, then work your way up to "risk-taking!"). Great place to find collectibles, something rare, something unique! I love to buy and sell on ebay! But it is work to sell! Don't assume it to be quick and easy!
Okay, I will stop here, I don't like really long posts, and don't intend to make you read a really long post either!
HERE GOES A FEW OF MY FAVS THAT I USE:
ShopGoodWill: This site is an "Auction" style site. It is a "compilation" of the Goodwill Stores across the United States! Because it isn't as well known as sites like Ebay, you can really get a good deal! Also it is nice because you are NOT dealing with "random" people...you are sure to deal with an actual business! No feedback here, none needed!
CraigsList: This site deals with NO fees for you to sell or buy! You are dealing directly with locals (or you should be, if not, don't purchase!)! You email or call folks that have the items you are looking for. No bidding, flat fees, buy it or don't! You will have to drive to pick up products, take a buddy or meet in a business location (like walmart or somewhere with lots of people). Also, it is great to sell on because, no kidding, everytime I try to buy something, it is already spoken for!
Ebay: Now, do I really need to go into detail on this one? :-) Okay, well, Great to sell on, but you really need to have patience and knowledge of your product. It isn't quick to list or necessarily to get your first sale. It is WELL worth learning however! So many people go here!!! You need traffic, they have it! Also, you can always find a deal on Ebay; however, buyer beware: READ the Descriptions, ask questions, look at the Shipping Charges and don't assume you can lower it! Don't buy from someone with lots of negative feedback or very little feedback (if you are new especially!...first purchases should be from folks that has been selling a while, then work your way up to "risk-taking!"). Great place to find collectibles, something rare, something unique! I love to buy and sell on ebay! But it is work to sell! Don't assume it to be quick and easy!
Okay, I will stop here, I don't like really long posts, and don't intend to make you read a really long post either!
Featured on Mommy Community!
Mommy Community
has Thrifty and Creative Featured on their website this week, along side their podcast about becoming "debt free!"
Thank you Mommy Community!
Melanie
Here is the link to the Podcast!
has Thrifty and Creative Featured on their website this week, along side their podcast about becoming "debt free!"
Thank you Mommy Community!
Melanie
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Fall Yard Sales!
I just had to blog about the fact this time of year is the best time to attend yard sales. It isn't HOT (so much) anymore, it isn't quite too cold yet, it is JUST Right! This all adds up to tons of Yard Sales, and folks making a last minute effort to clean house before winter hits and grab a few extra dollars!
So this weekend, either go out and shop a yard sale or two OR have your own! Better get going though, kinda late to plan one for this weekend but you could use this weekend to gather and plan for a weekend in the next few weeks!
Get outside this weekend and enjoy the weather. Naturally, it probably isn't the same all over, I know around here (NC) it is pretty nice! Finally getting some much needed rain showers!
So this weekend, either go out and shop a yard sale or two OR have your own! Better get going though, kinda late to plan one for this weekend but you could use this weekend to gather and plan for a weekend in the next few weeks!
Get outside this weekend and enjoy the weather. Naturally, it probably isn't the same all over, I know around here (NC) it is pretty nice! Finally getting some much needed rain showers!
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