Thrifty Things Friday #116

I thought I would give you an update on the move!

We got here just fine and unloaded the truck in record time.  Sara helped me unpack the kitchen on Thursday.  I unpacked a lot of boxes in the next few days!

This is the very empty (except for boxes) living room.  I will have a new sofa delivered this Saturday and I'm very excited.  I shopped the 4th of July sales and got a good deal!

The other end of this room is the dining area!

A work in progress as you can tell!

The kitchen is coming together and is neater then this now.  Still so much unpack and figure out where it all needs to go.  

This is the spare bedroom aka dish storage/craft room/guest bedroom.

It was honestly worse then this to start but I've been busy!

It's getting there!  I still have lots of things to unpack and totes to find a storage place for, but I can move around in here now.

Dish closet in progress! 

Temporary home for the glassware.  I need something with doors on it to protect from little hands.  It will be on 'thrifting' list.  

Of course I had to set up a play area for Tiger right away.  

This has books and toys ready for his visits!

He has already enjoyed playing with them!

This adorable book was 15 cents at the thrift shop!

I needed a lamp and I found one at the thrift shop.

I had the shade but I love this glass lamp base.  It is heavy and very pretty.  The cheapest lamps at Target were $19 and this was $8 and it's gorgeous! 

I am heading back to my old house to pack more things (yes, I have more stuff to move) but the main reason for this trip is to bring Charlie home with me!  

I hope you will visit Diann and see what everyone is linking up for this weeks TTF! 

Wishing you all a fabulous

4th of July!

Linda

Features From TTF #115

Diann and I had a great time visiting all of your wonderful posts this week! 

I absolutely love Pyrex and Pink Pyrex?  Be Still my heart!  The Adventures Of Two Thrifting Sisters came across a lovely set of bowls

Visit them and see what other great things they found!  

Doodle Buddies created this adorable cupcake stand out of cardboard and paper!

I love how creative this is and you could personalize it for different themes!  

Ladies, grab an I was featured button!

Be sure to hope over to see what Diann picked to feature this week! 

See you tomorrow for TTF #116

Linda

A Southern Boy In The Summer!

My sweet Tiger is a southern boy through and through!  

Today his Daddy took him on a day trip!

This is at Tallulah Gorge a pretty famous tourist spot in Northern Georgia!

He is such a cutie pie!!

He and Daddy went in the canoe at the YMCA camp 

He has really grown since his first summer at camp!

He and Daddy had a great day and what better way to end it then...

An RC cola and a Moon Pie!

I'm joining Kathe at

You're Gonna Love It!

I've been so busy with moving that I almost forgot about my Suddenly Salad giveaway! 

Ladies, sometimes it does pay to be the #1 comment.....Kathe you are the winner! 

How fun is that?  Let me know your mailing address and I'll get your gift package sent your way! 

Wishing you JOY, 

Linda

I'm A Turtle!!

Move is going well!  Just a fun post for you today! 

What Birthday Are You??

Look Up Your Birthday And See What You Are.....

Click READ MORE below to view the entire list

January 01 - 09 ~ Dog
January 10 - 24 ~ Mouse
January 25 - 31 ~ Lion
February 01 - 05 ~ Cat
February 06 - 14 ~ Dove
February 15 - 21 ~ Turtle
February 22 - 28 ~ Panther

March 01 - 12 ~ Monkey
March 13 - 15 ~ Lion
March 16 - 23 ~ Mouse
March 24 - 31 ~ Cat

April 01 - 03 ~ Dog
April 04 - 14 ~ Panther
April 15 - 26 ~ Mouse
April 27 - 30 ~ Turtle

May 01 - 13 ~ Monkey
May 14 - 21 ~ Dove
May 22 - 31 ~ Lion

June 01 - 03 ~ Mouse
June 04 - 14 ~ Turtle
June 15 - 20 ~ Dog
June 21 - 24 ~ Monkey
June 25 - 30 ~ Cat

July 01 - 09 ~ Mouse
July 10 - 15 ~ Dog
July 16 - 26 ~ Dove
July 27 - 31 ~ Cat

August 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
August 16 - 25 ~ Mouse
August 26 - 31 ~ Turtle

September 01 - 14 ~ Dove
September 15 - 27 ~ Cat
September 28 - 30 ~ Dog

October 01 - 15 ~ Monkey
October 16 - 27 ~ Turtle
October 28 - 31 ~ Panther

November 01 - 16 ~ Lion
November 17 - 30 ~ Cat

December 01 - 16 ~ Dog
December 17 - 25 ~ Monkey
December 26 - 31 ~ Dove

If you are a

Dog : A very loyal and sweet person. Your loyalty can never be doubted. You are quite honest and sincere when it comes to your attitude towards working. You are a very simple person, indeed. Absolutely hassle free, humble and down-to-earth!! That explains the reason why your friends cling on to you! You have a good taste for clothes. If your wardrobe is not updated with what is trendy, you sure are depressed. Popular and easy-going. You have a little group of dignified friends, all of them being quality-personified. Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Mouse : Always up to some sort of a mischief! The mischievous gleam in your eyes is what makes you so cute and attractive to everyone. You are an extremely fun-to-be-with kind of person. No wonder people seek for your company and look forward to include you for all get-together's. However, you are sensitive which is a drawback. People need to select their words while talking to you. If someone tries to fiddle around and play with words while dealing with you, it is enough to invite your wrath. God bless the person then!Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Lion : Quite contradictory to your name, you are a peace loving person. You best try to avoid a situation wherein you are required to fight. An outdoor person, you dislike sitting at one place for a long duration. Popular and easy-going. You are a born leader, and have it in you how to tactfully derive work from people. People love the way you always treat them. You love being loved, and when you receive your share of limelight from someone, you are all theirs!!!!Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Cat : An extremely lovable, adorable person, sometimes shy, with a passion for quick wit. At times, you prefer quietness. You love exploring various things and going into depth of each thing. Under normal circumstances you're cool but when given a reason to, you are like a volcano waiting to erupt. You're a fashion bird. People look forward to you as an icon associated with fashion. Basically, you mingle along freely but don't like talking much to strangers. People feel very easy in your company. You observe care in choosing your friends.Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Turtle : You are near to perfect and nice at heart. The examples of your kindness are always circulated in groups of people. You, too, love peace. You wouldn't like to retaliate even to a person who is in the wrong. You are loved due to this. You do not wish to talk behind one's back. People love the way you always treat them. You can give, give and give love, and the best part is that you do not expect it back in return. You are generous enough. Seeing things in a practical light is what remains the best trait of you guys.Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Dove : You symbolize a very happy-go-lucky approach in life. Whatever the surroundings may be, grim or cheerful, you remain unaffected. In fact, you spread cheer wherever you go. You are the leader of your group of friends and good at consoling people in their times of need. You dislike hypocrisy and tend to shirk away from hypocrites. They can never be in your good books, no matter what. You are very methodical and organized in your work. No amount of mess, hence, can ever encompass you. Beware, it is easy for you to fall in love....Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Panther : You are mysterious. You are someone who can handle pressure with ease, and can handle any atmosphere without going berserk. You can be mean at times, and love to gossip with your selected group. Very prim and proper. You like all situations and things to be in the way you desire, which, sometimes is not possible. As a result, you may lose out in some relationships. But otherwise, you love to help people out from difficult and tight spots when they really need you.Repost This If It's True For You.!!

If you are a Monkey : Very impatient and hyper!!! You want things to be done as quick as possible. At heart, you are quite simple and love if you are the center of attraction. That way, you people are unique. You would like to keep yourself safe from all the angles. Shall your name be dragged or featured in any sort of a controversy, you then go all panicky. Therefore, you take your precautions from the very beginning. When you foresee anything wrong, your sixth sense is what saves you from falling in traps. Quite a money minded bunch you people are!! Repost This If It's True For You.!!

Moving~Thrifty Style

I am in the process of moving as you read this!

I thought since I was trying to move on a budget I would tell you what I've done.

First I have friends that were able to get me lots of boxes in many sizes!  FREE!

I did buy packing paper and spent approx $40

I know newspaper is free but it is beyond dirty and I will never use it on my dishes again!  It gets on your hands and makes everything black.  So the investment in paper is worth it to me.  I will save it and reuse to wrap things that I store!

Oh yes, I create a mess when I pack and stage things for loading but it is the only way to do it yourself.  This time I did all my packing myself and so tried to put boxes where they could stack without me having to lift them after packing. 

I mark the boxes with a large black marker so 'hopefully' I can find what I want when I unpack.

I also discovered (thank you Diann) that the large Priority boxes are perfect to wrap plates in.  They fit well and the boxes aren't too large.  You have more boxes but I could lift them!  Those dishes weigh a ton!

I started putting furniture and totes in the carport so it would be easier to load the truck. 

I did get some help with a few of the large pieces.

Most of the totes were already packed, but I had to bring them up from the basement.  My back was hurting a lot.  I rested often and did what I could.

I rented a U-Haul and got a good deal.  They gave me an extra day free and with insurance this part should only cost around $200

(of course when I got the truck home it started raining, so no loading yet)

Wednesday, bright and early my daughter Sara and son in law Blake will be here to help load the truck.   Thank goodness for some young backs!

These kiddos are 'free' but I will pay for their gas, lunch and of course a tip!

(I hope this went well as I won't have a chance to update until later in the week)

Then it's on to my new place!

I'll be without internet for a few days, but

Please join Diann and I at Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday!

 I'll be around to visit as soon as I can!

Tired But Happy,

Linda