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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

MY LOOT OF THE WEEK!

I am so excited to join Linda for her 5th Nifty Thrifty Tuesday. This has been so much fun and each week I am excited to see all the other blogger's "Nifty Thrifty" stuff! Check out Linda's blog over at http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

I decided to Yard Sale instead of "Thrift-storing". Had a ball!
The first yard sale I went to my eyes went straight to this cute cheese board with cloche. As soon as my eyes saw the price on it for $1.00....I grabbed that little cutie and paid for it right then. Love it! It even had two spreaders with it!!!!

 
 Found these table mats...there sit 5 of them...girl wanted to get rid of them and told me I could have all 5 for 25 cents!!!! Yep, will be using these for my little mama's Lemonade Party in May! 


Those of you that know me know I LOVE me some Jewells! 
Found these darling necklaces...one was 25 cents, one was 50 cents and one was 75 cents. 



And I just thought these two little gold spoons would be so cute used on a tablescape. Especially when I got both for 25 cents!

Now I did pay a little more for these wooden curtain tie backs than I really wanted to but...I saw a project involving the use of plates!!!! So, paid $3 for em'.


This plate was so pretty to me! I paid 50 cents for it. The detail on the plate is beautiful! On the back it had a date of 1971. I will be using this.....



And I just couldn't pass up this cute little wooden bowl.  I am a sucker for wooden bowls. It was 25 cents. 


For $1.00 I got this salt/pepper shaker-grinder. It is so neat. For the salt, you just shake it and for the pepper, you set the amount of grinding you want with a little knob and grind away. 

And last but not least...a silver plated creamer and sugar dish with the tray for?????????????????????????????FREE!
 In conversation with the lady hosting the yard sale I was telling her about my hosting a Lemonade party for a few of our young moms from church in May and that the creamer/sugar dish would be so cute to use on my table. After a few minutes talking "church talk", she said, "Here sweetie, just take this and use it for your little lemonade party!". She was so sweet! 


I've enjoyed my "Nifty Thrifty" shopping. Have a good week!
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  1. First of all, I love your profile pic. Absolutely adorable. 2nd, love your "things that make me smile" header - again adorable! finally, you have some great finds here! I love the cheese plate and the spoons. You got great deals! I never get stuff that cheap. Lucky you.

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  2. Those spoons are adorable. But my favorite thing you bought was the little wooden bowl. Reminds me of the bowls my grandmother used to have. Trinity

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  3. Those look like some great finds! Good job!

    thanks for you sweet comments today, I really appreciate it!
    Kaysi
    Keeping It Simple

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  4. Thanks for dropping by! Let me know when you makeover your metal. ;-)
    LOVE your finds! The sugar and creamer are AWESOME! and can't beat the price tag. I had NO LUCK at yard sales this past weekend. Maybe this weekend!

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  5. That is some serious loot! You found some great items! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  6. Wow, you found some great deals! And now I'm looking forward to some lemonade party pics!

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  7. Hi Cindy, nice to meet you. Love your profile picture! Looks like you found some nifty stuff! I might just join in this party. I'm late though. Have a good week!

    Debbie

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  8. I love the silver plated sugar/creamer set with the tray! Girl you got that for a steel. Lizzy

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  9. Hi Cindy!

    Oh, girl, you hit jackpot! Great finds and fantastic prices! Way to go! you got me all "keyed up" for yard sale season!

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  10. Cindy you are so sweet!!
    Thank you for stopping by I always enjoy your sweet comments!!

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  11. Alright, I am curious to see what you are going to do with those wooden tiebacks and plates!!!! You need to do a Show and Tell day! Libby

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  12. I want those necklaces. Actually, I will take the pearls! Ashely J

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  13. Oh my goodness, I think you hit the motherload!

    I'm new to thrifting and haven't done the garage sale thing yet. Maybe I need to rethink that!

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  14. great finds! thanks for stopping by the other day. :)

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  15. Great scores!! What a nice lady to giv ethem to you...so nice when you meet sweet people
    *hugs*deb

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  16. Great finds! I love garage sales! It's a treasure hunt!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Jody

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  17. Love the silver! What a great haul! :) Have a wonderful day!

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  18. Cindy,
    Looks like you had a great time at the YARD SALES...luv that wooden bowl and have FUN wearing your new necklaces:)

    Happy Easter!
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  19. You really scored at the Yard Sales! Those are my kind of prices. That lady giving you the sugar/creamer set for free was so sweet. I love that y'all had "church talk" :)

    Have a Happy Easter!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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