tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14429831831224630672012-02-16T22:22:59.306-06:00The Savviesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464469419378914145noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442983183122463067.post-7758565873894963962009-03-09T09:57:00.002-05:002009-03-09T10:30:52.132-05:00Are you spending a lot of money on stuffed animals at pet stores that they only tear up?<br />There are plenty of places to buy instead.<br />Any of the dollar stores have toys for $1. Target has an area where most of the items are $1 and there are usually some dog toys too.<br />You can also try resale shops and garage sales.<br /><br />Buying Tips in Austin;<br />-Kids-N-Cats on Burnet Road has $.99 stuffed animals (most are used)<br />They were right next to HEB but moved to a different location in the same shopping center.<br />-The Dollar Tree on Burnet Road and North Loop.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1442983183122463067-775856587389496396?l=thesavviest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Savviesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464469419378914145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442983183122463067.post-77064961253009157452009-03-02T15:22:00.010-06:002009-03-02T17:03:54.996-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56937228.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 600px; height: 600px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56937228.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />If you haven't heard of Etsy you should check them out. It is a website where people can buy or sell their handmade and unique crafts.<br />Products range from clothing, accessories, jewelry and purses to art, furniture, music, toys and ceramics.<br />A lot of the prices are very reasonable and you'll actually have something special.<br />If you're looking for art to hang on your wall, I highly recommend their art section.<br />Great art for kids rooms as well.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1442983183122463067-7706496125300915745?l=thesavviest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Savviesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464469419378914145noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1442983183122463067.post-90624337751010430192009-03-01T08:18:00.010-06:002009-03-02T16:59:14.999-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fOwtblp991k/SaxkpgEp0_I/AAAAAAAAACE/5eBx2WK6zRM/s1600-h/The+Saviest+Flowers+020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fOwtblp991k/SaxkpgEp0_I/AAAAAAAAACE/5eBx2WK6zRM/s320/The+Saviest+Flowers+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308728724909839346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fOwtblp991k/SaxkZXsbzuI/AAAAAAAAAB8/dpFepfOBL_E/s1600-h/The+Saviest+Flowers+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fOwtblp991k/SaxkZXsbzuI/AAAAAAAAAB8/dpFepfOBL_E/s320/The+Saviest+Flowers+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308728447782866658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I don't know about you but we certainly cannot afford to buy flowers so I found a solution!<br />Look around your neighborhood and find beautiful trees or bushes with flowers or berries.<br />Ask your neighbor if he or she minds if you cut off a little now and then. This is also a great way to get to know your neighbors.<br />Some cuttings will last longer than others but try it out.<br />The photo with the white flower in it is actually fake and bought for $1. I just added the leaves from my yard. The vase is a drinking glass.<br />Small vases are great for in bathrooms, on your kitchen counter or on top of a stack of books.<br />The larger ones would look fabulous on a fireplace mantel, dining table or coffee table.<br />I would suggest playing with it and trying them in different locations. There are endless possibilities.<br />Check out these examples of cuttings in vases.<br />Buying Tip; find interesting vases at resale shops or garage sales for next to nothing.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1442983183122463067-9062433775101043019?l=thesavviest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>The Savviesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464469419378914145noreply@blogger.com1