Home Depot Ad – Black Friday Gardening

Are you starting your Spring Time Gardening this weekend? Head over to your local Home Depot and check out the awesome deals they are having in their Home Depot Gardening “Black Friday Ad”. I know I will be at my local Home Depot tonight! All of the items in the ad are available while supplies last!

Here are some of the gardening deals:

Home Depot Black Friday Ad

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Christmas Centerpiece Idea

I love making the holiday table beautiful.  It just makes the meal seem so much more special.  But, I don’t like paying for those expensive centerpieces. I often find myself searching around my house trying to find some items to make something pretty and creative. Check out some of these Christmas Centerpieces that you can do yourself on the cheap.  Shh, no one will know you didn’t spend a dime on them.

Ornament Centerpiece

 What you will need:

-Ornaments (from your tree?)
-Artificial Berry Springs (or real)
-Glitter (optional)
-Tray or plate

Check out the details of this Ornament Centerpiece.

Candy Cane Vase Centerpiece

What you will need:

-Vase/box/coffee can
-Candy Canes
-Glue Gun
-Ribbon
-Poinsetta/Carnations/any flower

Check out all of the details of this Candy Cane Vase

Christmas Branch Centerpiece

What you will need:

-Any type of Glassware
-Pieces of your Christmas Tree

Check out all the details of this Christmas Tree Branch Centerpiece

Pinecone and Candle Centerpiece

What you will need:

-Jar (mason jar works well!)
-Pinecones from your yard!
-Candle

Check out all the details of this Pinecone and candle Centerpiece

Do you have any DIY Christmas Centerpiece ideas?

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Home Depot Garden Club Coupons

If you are signed up for the Home Depot Garden Club, be sure to check your email for a $5 off $50 Lawn & Garden Coupon especially if you plan on doing some gardening this weekend.  The coupon is good through 6/17 so I’m excited because I will have it available for when I move.

If you haven’t signed up for the Home Depot Garden Club, be sure to do so.  Once you sign up for the Garden Club newsletter, you will start to receive coupons via both email and the mail.  I’m actually hoping for some BOGO Vegetable Plant coupons since the new house we are moving into already has a great vegetable garden space that will be needing some plants!

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Lowes: 50% off Hanging Flower Baskets

If you are looking for some hanging baskets to finish off your spring flower garden then Lowes might be the best place to check! Clearance deals may vary, but you may find 50% off Hanging Flower Baskets at your local Lowes Stores! Take a trip over because these Beautiful Cocoa Basket Flower Baskets are market down from $30 to $15!

Let us know if you find these on clearance at your Lowes!

Check out my Garden on a Budget!

Thanks Dee for the clearance find!

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 Home Depot Garden Club Coupons

If you haven’t already done so, be sure to sign up for the Home Depot Garden Club.  Once you sign up for the Garden Club newsletter, you will start to receive coupons via both email and the mail.  I have already started receiving my coupons via email including coupons for plant food, planters and plant liners.

Last year they had some great BOGO Vegetable Plant coupons so I’m hoping they have that again this year!  The new house we are moving into already has a great vegetable garden space that will be needing some plants!

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Frugal Gardening Tips

I posted this last year but thought it would be great to repost it since we are just starting to prepare our gardens.

Planting a flower garden does not have to cost you an arm and a leg.  Nor does it have to take up your entire weekend.  There are some simple things you can do that are quick, easy and free.  And as I always say, if it’s for free, it’s for me!

1. Clean out the gardens

Get your hands dirty.  Clean out those garden beds.  Remove all the dead plants and leaves.  All that should be in the garden are your beautiful plants.  And you don’t have to replace your mulch every year.  Turn it, fluff it and make it look fresh.

2. Separate existing plants

Go through your garden and look for plants that can be separated.  Separating them and using them in different locations in the garden has a double benefit.  The first is that it keeps your existing plants from getting too big and second, it enables you to expand your garden for free.  And we like free!

3. Don’t plant too close

Sometimes when the plants are small, we tend to plant too close together especially in the spring when everything has yet to get to full size.  I am known for doing this way too often.  Resist the temptation.  Keep your plants far apart other wise you will have a crowded mess when they get bigger and wind up moving them all around.  Hmm, that sounds familiar.  Honey, can you move this plant over here and this plant over there.

4. Keep deer out naturally and inexpensively

A great way to keep deer out of your garden is to use hair.  Yes hair.  Deer do not like the smell of humans so unless you want to lay across your garden bed 24/7 you can use the next best thing.  Human hair.  So, the next time you get your hair cut, bring a bag along and ask for the hair clippings.  Spread them along the edge of your garden bed.

5. Get rid of weeds naturally and inexpensively

Use undiluted vinegar to spray on weeds and even grass in sidewalk cracks or bricks.  Keep the vinegar in a  sprayer and shoot those weeds when you see them.

6. Make your own fertilizer

Epsom salt is a great alternative to fertilizer.  It’s made up of magnesium and sulfate which plants love, especially houseplants, roses, tomatoes & peppers.  And, not only is it frugal, but it’s also better for the environment.  Combine 1 tablespoon Epsom Salt with 1 gallon of water in a watering can.  Water your plants with this solution once a month.

7. And the last and to me the most important.  Edge your garden beds!

I’m actually amazed at how many people don’t do this simple task.  Which, in my opinion, finishes off the whole garden.  At the beginning of the spring, when you have cleared out all the dead plants and leaves and turned your soil and/or mulch, edge the garden beds.  Simply take a lawn edger and go along the entire length of the garden where it meets the grass.  It makes for such a beautiful defined garden.  I do it about 3 more times during the summer and fall.  Plus you can edge it with the garden trimmer as well each time you mow & trim your lawn.  Turn the garden trimmer on it’s side and move it along the edge of the garden bed.  You can also do the same thing where the grass meets up with sidewalks or driveways for a professional look.

What do you do to make your garden beautiful?  Share your frugal gardening tips!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts

Making gifts yourself is so much more personal than going to the store and buying something. You can show off your own creativity and personalize the gift to the person getting it! Plus how fun are crafts! Especially when you can spend time with your kids doing them! Have fun with these crafts that I found!

Valentine’s Day Candle

 This is such a cute and easy idea for a Valentine’s Day gift! All you need is a candle of any size you want and sheets of colored beezwax. You can use cookie cutters or have your kids cut out shapes themselves! It’s the perfect simple gift that you can put your own personal touch on!

Burlap Wrapped Valentine’s Day Vase

This is a great variation of the average flowers. You can really personalize this gift for the person you are giving it to! All you need is either a cylindar vase, or even a large coffee tin! Be creative with it! You can wrap it in colored burlap, fabric, really anything! Add some beautiful flowers in the vase and it’s a great DIY gift!

Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

I love this craft! It’s easy, cheap and perfect for your child to bring to school for his or her teachers! They can decorate the outside of the bag with hearts and other Valentine Day appropriate things! Fill this bag with anything you want and it can be a special treat for someone!

Valentine’s Day Frame

These frames are so cute! All you need are those little candy hearts, an old frame and cardboard and you can make this cute craft! I know you can get the candy hearts for really great prices basically anywhere this time of year so this frame is perfect! I think any kid would have fun munching on candy and doing a craft project at the same time!

Individual Brownie Triffles

These Brownie Triffles look delicious! They are the perfect little Valentine’s Day weekend cooking project for you to do with your family! They only take 20 minutes to make.  I might just be trying these out this weekend too! Check out the recipe!

Do you have any DIY Valentine’s Day Gift ideas?

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REI: Up to 60% off + 6% Cash Back + Free Shipping

REI has some great deals going on right now! You can get up to 60% off from the outlet and up to 50% off on the regular site for their after Christmas Sale. You can also get double cash back through Ebates at 6% and Free Shipping! What a great deal!

Here are some of the deals I found:

Simple Weebit Booties – Infant – $8.93 (reg: $24.00)
-6% Cash Back from Ebates
-Free Shipping
Pay: $8.39

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Christmas Centerpeices

I love making the holiday table beautiful.  It just makes the meal seem so much more special.  But, I don’t like paying for those expensive centerpieces. I often find myself searching around my house trying to find some items to make something pretty and creative. Check out some of these Christmas Centerpieces that you can do yourself on the cheap.  Shh, no one will know you didn’t spend a dime on them.

Ornament Centerpiece

 No one will notice a few ornaments missing from the tree.  Grab some fresh or artificial berry sprigs and Viola! (for those that don’t appreciate my slang)…a beautiful centerpiece.  And you can splash on a little glitter to add some sparkle if you like.  Put it on a tray or long plate or place it right on the table.  This is a great idea for a longer table.  You can even do 2 smaller ones to leave room for your food.  Check out the details of this Ornament Centerpiece.

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IKEA Hack – Beautiful Nightstands for $55

If you or someone in your house is handy, check this out.  I am loving the look, the creativity and the price!

Erin from A Charming Nest, took an IKEA Rast Pine Dresser which sells for $35 and transformed it into this beautiful Nightstand for $55 after the cost of supplies. So pretty and you just can’t beat that price!

Check out how she did it:

IKEA Hack – Beautiful Nightstands for $55 from Rast Dresser

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