Those who know me well, know that I only shop clearance. Well, clearance or thrift stores. And only thrift stores these days because of our promise to only buy used. I tell you, it honestly makes me sick now when I go into a store and think of all the waste we, as Americans, produce just because we want the latest thingamabob.
I have to confess that I did buy something last night at Lowes. But they were plants and as hard as I try, there aren't many people (a few, but not many) who are willing to let me go dig in their yards for the things I want. They were on clearance, though. I don't even pay full price for plants! The secret is to walk into the garden department and stay focused. Don't look to the right or left but stay focused directly in front of you. Walk directly to the back of the garden center (at least in my neck of the woods). I mean it, beautiful colors and lavish petals will call to you but DO NOT cave!! In the back of the garden center you will find the lonely ones. The ones that the garden center lady or man have decided aren't pretty enough to mingle with the others. But they are CHEAP!! I have gotten 6 packs as low as 25 cents!! In season things, too, that I just bring home, toss in the dirt and water. Viola! In no time those lowly plants are beautiful!
I found these last night for 60 cents each. (A side note- why don't computers have cent symbols?!) And look how beautiful! This one brought a little life to our family room. They all look like this- only had a few dead leaves on them. They are summer growers with white flowers and perfect. The others found homes in the hanging pots that are on our barn poles. Spring is in the air!
I pray each of you has a wonderful Sunday!
In Him,
E
2 comments:
LOVE IT!
What a thrifty mommy you are :) such a great idea to look for clearance plants--I never thought about that.
Like you, I am seriously CHEAP! I can't stand buying new things, hate it! Such a waste of money.
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