Archive for June, 2010
« Previous EntriesOur Trash to Treasure Chair
Sunday, June 20th, 2010We found this chair a few houses down from ours on trash day. Sure it looks ruff but a little spray paint, new fabric, and a few staples can work miracles. The total cost of this project = $0. How did I come to this number? Well the chair was free. We got the new [...]
Our $200 Monthly Grocery Budget Challenge
Saturday, June 19th, 2010I’ve read several stories how a family of four eats healthy meals for less than $50 per week. Its my goal to feed my wife and I , just the two of us, for $50 a week. At one point we set a $100 weekly grocery budget, and we’re usually under it. Time to roll [...]
Creative Father’s Day Gifts on a budget
Friday, June 18th, 2010There’s no supprise, father’s day is right arround the corner, less than 2 days to be precise. So what do you get him? How do you show him you appreciate everything he has done over the years? What do you get someone who has everything? Or everything toy they want is out of your price [...]
Kitchen Table Project Update
Thursday, June 10th, 2010Well after a few hours a day of work and sweat, this is the finished product. Our $50 kitchen table with 4 chairs. If you have no idea what I’m talking about read about our Goodwill Find. This post is to modivate those who care to get their hands dirty, to roll up their sleeves [...]
Cheap work truck for home projects
Sunday, June 6th, 2010We’ll this past weekend we were at Katie’s movie in the park, and upon boredom, I started my usual search on my Iphone for cheap work truck on craigslist. I actually found one. One that runs, doesn’t have holes in it, and looks pretty decent. I must admit this was an impulse buy. I kind [...]
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