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{May Has Arrived}

  I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts.  We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield.  We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord.  I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it.  Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
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FRIDAY FAVORITES

YEAH...it is Friday! I have a mixture of good stuff today so will start out showcasing this cute cake plate that a friends daughter made for her..... Isn't this just adorable? What a nice gift this would make. (Except mine needs to say Nana please!) Ha!

Image of  Jessica Combs Miller
A friend of mine Lisa Christmas made this Gum Ball Machine for her daughter's teacher. She saw different ones on various sites and decided to make her own. Turned out adorable!

 Image of Lisa Christmas

Now onto some Thrift Store Finds..............

Ooh, I love this Biscotti Jar by Nonnie. If you are a collector then you know that you can find some of the Biscotti product's  cheap the majority can very costly. My oldest daughter Kristy and I each found a Biscotti Jar. Wish I had a picture of hers. I LOVE MINE! $7.99

  Most Biscotti products are all hand painted and all different. 

Don't you just love this planter?  The possibilities are endless for use! Would be beautiful in a bathroom filled with washclothes, pretty soaps and etc!


Only $1.99 


3-piece Copper Canister set for $2.99

Fell in love with easel for .99 cents!

Do we ever get enough of candle holders? Couldn't pass this one up for .99 cents.

Too cute for .79 cents! LOVE IT!

I never pass up a good deal on greenery. 

Got the greenery in the basket for $2.99. 


Couldn't pass up this pretty glass decanter. The design is so pretty and I have a decanter/pitcher that matches it.
Paid a little more than I had wanted to but really like it. $2.99


And...I didn't find this cutie in a Thrift Store but I did find her playing in the toilet! This is what happens when Nana turns her back for one minute!  She has that look of "I've been caught"! LOL!

Praise the Lord the toliet was clean!


 By The Way...head on over to my friend Deb's Blog! She is having an awesome giveaway! 
 http://www.jeremiah-2911.com/2012/05/anniversary-give-way.html#comment-form


Go visit Diann at The Thrifty Groove...amazing Thriftyness!
http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/2012/05/thrifty-things-friday-59.html#comment-form



And I leave you with this today..............


Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Adorable features today! Now you have me interested in Biscotti! I will take the little girl that looks guilty! LOL! So cute!!!! My favorite thrift store piece you found is the easel. Just different! Like it lots.
    Nita B

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  2. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Wow Cindy, you found some great bargains. Love, love the long planter. Little one is too cute. Next time just had her a toliet brush. lol! Now a new follower.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    I will take it all...including the cutie! How funny! Maybe she was trying to help Nana clean the toliet! LOL! I LOVE the Biscotti piece and really love that planter. I would have to use that in my home somewhere..even if it just help mail mail! Love it. Thanks for sharing your goodies. P.S. That cake stand is too cute and looks so simple to do. Connie Royals

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  4. DiannMay 18, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Oh you found some wonderful thrifty treasures Cindy! I love them all. And the customized gifts you showed are great! How fun. But, that little cutie stole the post! Thank you for sharing this with us this week at TTF. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  5. Breathing In GraceMay 18, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Thanks so much for the shout out!!! HOPE you have a great weekend!!!

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  6. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Well I must say the little cutie in the toliet is so cute! You will have to save this for her when she is senior in hs! Like all the deatures today but I just think the planter is the sweetest! I love to use planters for all sorts of different things. Really love this one...love how the name of ROSE is on the outside. Love your Friday Favorites Miss Cindy. Selena Guest

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  7. Sonny GMay 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Ya'll sure found some great new treasures.. Love the biscotti jar.

    Have a great weekend.

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 18, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    What fabulous thrifty treasures you found. I really like that planter and the easel and personalized gifts are always the best. Your granddaughter is adorable, what a sweet look on her face:-)

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  9. farmhouse-storyMay 18, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    love the features, cindy:) great finds, too! your little helper is adorable!

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  10. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    HI Cindy! Great features and that little 'player in the toilet' steals the show! What a little doll!
    My son used to throw his little toys down the toilet and then flush! :)
    Be a sweetie and have a nice weekend,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Mamaw's PlaceMay 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Love all the finds, but especially like the little cutie playing in the toilet! Aren't grandkids just amazing. As a Mom, we would have rushed to get her out of the toilet and wash her hands and germ-x. As a granny we do that too, but first we make sure we get the pic for the blog! Love it!

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    love love love the Biscotti Jar! Comin' from a 1/2 redneck and 1/2 Italian chick...that says a lot! HA! love your copper set too!!!!!
    Richelle Starling

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  13. Tablescapes By DianeMay 18, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love your all your photos Th Baby is so sweet!!!.I hope you had a wonderful Mothers Day with your family this past Sunday. Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my new Nautical Tablescape.
    XXOO Diane

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  14. Heirloom treasuresMay 19, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    How lovely your finds are. especially the Biscotti jar. Cutie little toilet cleaner too. :)
    Thank you for your visit and nice comments

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  15. Judy BiggerstaffMay 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    That is a great biscotti jar and your other finds are good too.

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  16. Thoroughly Modern MeMay 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Love your finds and at great prices! And, who can resist a clean toilet to play in!

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  17. Heather{Our Life In a Click}May 20, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Aww she's so cute! She does have that guilty look. :) Love all of your great thrifty finds! Those canisters are great!

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  18. DiannMay 23, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Cindy! I am dropping back by to let you know that I am featuring this post of fun thriftiness in this week's TTF party. I hope you will drop back by and also grab the "I was featured" button for your blog. Have a wonderful day!

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Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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