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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays No.59 and a Invite to a NEW PARTY

I love to get a great deal and a couple of weeks ago...Home Depot was running a 4 day special on some garden items that I already had on my shopping list, so off I went to get me some bargains. They had just the right plants that I wanted for all my window boxes and flower pots...they were only .49 cents. We also loaded up on the mulch that we put in our flower beds...it was 50% off...$1.38/bag! I had a $10.00 off coupon from Lowe's (yes...they take Lowe's coupons)...so it really was like getting 20 free plants for my yard...can't go wrong with FREE!!! I still need a few more plants, so I will head out to our local flea market in a few weeks to get more...they have really great prices on plants too. I really never read the Home Depot and Lowe's ads, but after finding this ad, I will be checking them out more often. Link up and let's all see what incredible deals you found lately. Before you go, I want to invite all of y'all to a fun new THRIFTY PARTY called TREASURE HUNT THURSDAY...it's hosted by my friend Rhonda over at BLUE CREEK HOME. The party starts up on Wednesday nights and goes on for a few days, so please be sure to go by this week and join in on all the fun going on over there and tell her that I sent you by...click here to find her blog.
                                           Thanks for coming and please
                                             be sure to invite your friends
                                                      to come join us,
                                                             Linda


                                             




                          Looks like I have a lot of work ahead of me...I just get
                                                      tired looking at it!
                                  My $5.00 palm...now don't think that I'm
                                      keeping it in this ugly black pot...just
                                           need to find that perfect one!
Mr.CC's cucumbers seeds.

I'm linking up here...
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Take A Look Tuesday
Twice Owned Tuesday
Anything Goes
Frugal Friday
****Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****

1. Be sure to refer back to my blog so everyone can see who is participating today, include the NTT button in your post (copy and paste the html code under the button…the button is located on my sidebar). Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post where it is easy for others to find it...the more people at the party...the more fun we will all have here.

2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store. Also you can share any thrifty DIY projects...love seeing what y'all can make on a dime!

3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.
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59 comments:

  1. Linda (Nina's Nest)April 18, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    What great plants! I need to get some flowers - you've inspired me. Hope I can find some similar bargains! Linda

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  2. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    great deal on the flowers! and they are so pretty!
    thanks for hosting!
    gail

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  3. DonnieApril 18, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Looks like you did good. We're going to Lowe's and Home Depot in the morning so I'll pick up a flyer and see what they have.

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  4. Vivienne @ the V SpotApril 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    OMGosh! You got some killer deals!! I need to go get started too. Thanks for hosting the party!

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  5. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Linda, wow it took me three tries to link up. Mclinky must me acting up. I am so wanting to buy some flowers to plant in the yard and my pots. I have Leila tomorrow and then it is supposed to rain again. Can't get a break. Our yard just keeps getting wet over and over.

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  6. OliveApril 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I have been planting flowers and laying mulch all weekend too. I did not know that about the coupons. Thanks for the tip and for hosting. ♥O

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  7. MarianneApril 18, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Linda, What great deals you got on flowers. The boys and I went to Home Depot to start our flower shopping. My favorite time of the year. Now the rain just needs to slow down so we can start planting. Our yard it saturated.....we call it our Mosh Pit! Thanks so much for hosting.
    Marianne :)

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  8. JudyApril 18, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I wish I'd known about that deal at HD...is it still going on? I'm hoping to get our back deck area cleaned up and some plants put in my wall planters before Sunday since I'm having the fam over for Easter. I did buy an outdoor rug at Penney's today (50% off!) and I think I'm going to order a new gazebo cover..it needs to be here by Saturday!

    Have a good week!
    Judy

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  9. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysApril 18, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Sounds like you found some real bargains! These days you just can't get too many bargains!!

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  10. MarleeApril 18, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Wow...you got some great deals on those beautiful plants. Do I see homemade pickles in your future? Thanks for hosting.

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  11. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 18, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love your flowers, Linda! I sooooo need to get my planting started! It will be summer before we know it! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

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  12. RettabugApril 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I don't envy you all the work but I sure do envy all the room & how pretty it is going to look when you're done! We don't even HAVE flowers out in the stores to purchase yet...still too stinkin' cold! Hurry up, Spring! It was 42ยบ today at noon. :-(

    My DH has his heirloom tomatoes started in peat pots in the sunroom. It will probably be another month before he can put them out, the way we're going.

    Thanks for hosting the Nifty Thrifty. Now that I'm finally able to get outside to paint things (even in the cold) I'll have more to show so I can join in. I've just been piling it up in the garage, waiting!!!

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  13. JaneApril 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    The flowers are beautiful and you got a great deal! Your garden is going to be very colorful.
    Jane

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  14. VickiApril 18, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Hi there! I've been planting and cleaning up the porch all week too. Love what you selected for your place. So pretty. That $5 palm with love that shady spot. I'm sure you'll find the right pot. I just hope what I planted makes it through the heat of summer. We have more shade this year with the oaks growing around us. Fingers crossed my herbs on the shady porch make it through...and that I can afford the water bill! lol

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  15. DiannApril 18, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Oh how I wish I were planting plants now! We woke up to snow this morning! Arghhh! You got a great deal with your flowers!

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  16. LynnApril 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    I didn't know HD takes Lowe's coupons! Thanks for the thrifty tip. Your plants are so pretty and it sounds like you got some great deals. I can't wait to start planting too. A few weeks yet, I'm afraid. Thanks for hosting!
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  17. Blue Creek HomeApril 18, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I had no idea you could use Lowes coupons at H.D.
    Actually, I didn't know Lowes had coupons!!!

    I love the galvanized watering can tucked in the flower bed.

    Happy planting and thanks so much for the party advertisement!
    Rhonda

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  18. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Hi Linda ~ petunias look like summer to me. My mom always had petunias on our patio when I was a young girl. And the cucumber seedlings - how exciting! Thank you, as always, for hosting. Love your parties! -diane

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  19. DonnaApril 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Linda,
    I have the same plants waiting to be planted! I got some great deals at Lowes last week too. Thanks for hosting the party!
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  20. Tallulah's Antique ClosetApril 18, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I am happy to see you are having a great time getting ready for Spring and the fun of gardening. Thank You for hosting this evening. Have a great day in the garden.....Julian

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  21. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Linda, your garden is looking great! I often buy plants at flea markets, you're right, they have great prices!!

    Carol

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  22. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting; I can't wait for the grass to green up here!

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  23. Debra@CommonGroundApril 18, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Lowe's seems to be having better sales on plants this year. I grabbed a bunch too! just linked up. Thanks for hosting, hugs Debra

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  24. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    You did good on the flowers and mulch... $ 1.38 a bag. Wow, I need to head to Lowe's. Thanks for sharing that and Blue Creek Home's new link party.

    Thank you for hosting! Always fun...
    XO,
    ~Michelle

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  25. JeanneApril 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Lynn, your bargain flowers are beautiful and the mulch is a great price too. You will be busy this week. Smile. Thrifty buying is what it is all about.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  26. DebraApril 18, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Oh, what great deals! The flowers are beautiful. Thanks for hosting this fun party!

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  27. TeriApril 19, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Gads! There has been nothing thrifty about my last week!! Plumber, electrician, furniture mover moving my new entertainment center in... Yikes!

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  28. AmandaApril 19, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this each week!

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  29. GailApril 19, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi Linda, when you get done with planting and mulching you can come to my house...lol! My plans are to start working in my yard/porches today. Not sure how much I'll get done though because pollen is still bad here.

    Don't work to hard today,
    Gail

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  30. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Wow- you are organized, have a list, and took advantage of a great deal. Everything looks so cheerful. We are getting another round of snow this afternoon, at least 3 inches they say. So all I have done is clear ground of debris and sticks so far.

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  31. SueApril 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    No yard work for me! It's pouring down rain and the creek is over its bank, big time! If it starts creeping any closer, I think I'll call the fire dept. and ask for sandbags! yikes! Have fun in the yard- wish I could find me a $5 palm to pot! ding-a-ling here accidentally posted twice because I didn't see my link- could you please delete #120? Sheesh....
    hugs, Sue

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  32. A Vintage VineApril 19, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting.....the gardener in me loves your plants!! That was a great deal!

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  33. Designs on 47th StreetApril 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    Hi Linda, I am eager to beginning my spring planting too but it has turned cold and very rainy. That doesn't put me in the gardening mood. :( Hopefully soon! It's fun to think we are close to warm weather and flowers again. Thanks for hosting. I'm excited to participate today!
    Donna

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  34. Rustique Gal April 19, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Linda, Your flowers are beckoning me! We are still too cold for anything but the hardy pansies and I haven't had the heart to get them yet. But my Mother says she has had 82 summers and she's pretty sure it will happen again. Have a great time digging in the dirt!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  35. DearHelenHartmanApril 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    So excited to join my first Nifty Thrifty and can't wait to start exploring new links (so many favs already there). Love your blog.

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  36. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsApril 19, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Thanks for telling me that HD takes Lowe's coupons. I didn't know that. I'm linking up today with our latest DIY project. Thanks for hosting!
    Jane

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  37. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Linda, thank you again for hostessing!

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  38. SylviaApril 19, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hi Linda, I sure did miss a great sale at Lowe's...all your plants look great, love that watering can too.

    Sylvia

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  39. La Vie QuotidienneApril 19, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    You got some very pretty flowers, they will be lovely all throught the warmer months. Thank you for hosting. Have a great day!

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  40. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    The new plants will be gorgeous in your window boxes and flower pots! Be sure to show them to us when you get them potted!!! Thanks for hosting the party and letting us know about the new party!!!

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  41. debApril 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Boy did you score! Your window boxes are going to look great!
    The cukes are really looking good.
    *hugs*Deb

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  42. Blue Velvet ChairApril 19, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Hi Linda -
    I'm back for more linky fun at #171! This one is made from junk and a bit of paint...super fun project.
    Michael
    bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com

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  43. micheleApril 19, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    thanks so much for visiting, Linda! got your link in my post now and so appreciate you hosting the fab party! you are destined for a workout with those bags of mulch!

    michele

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  44. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 19, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    They just started getting some flowers here last weekend.

    And I did not know they would take Lowe's coupons!! Thanks!!!

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  45. Tatum @ Tatum's TakeApril 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Your flowers look so great!! The front of our house is so drab right now, but we have big plans for making it lovely. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  46. Pam KesslerApril 19, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Great deal on the flowers. I did get me some of the very inexpensive mulch, but didn't see the flowers!

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  47. SueApril 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    What a great deal for you! We haven't been to the nursery yet for flowers...hopefully we will do so this weekend.

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  48. At The Picket FenceApril 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Linda! I am soooo excited to have something "thrifty" to link up this week! :-) Thank you so much for hosting!
    Vanessa

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  49. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNationApril 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Hello, I am a new follower. I heard about you from Stephanie @ Full of Great Ideas. Happy to party with you, thanks!

    ~Iffy
    www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com

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  50. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 19, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    You have some pretty flowers. But oh my! I get tired looking at it too. That's work. It'll be worth it though. Happy Gardening!

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  51. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 19, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I wish I had known about the mulch. We could use quite a bit of it. I did pick up some perrinials 5 for 10. Thanks for hosting Linda!

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  52. Tammy @ Type AApril 19, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    i love your party! thanks for partying at Type A!

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  53. Bonnie@ The Hopeless RomanticApril 19, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    U can never go wrong with God's own decor. Thanks for hosting another great party!.......Bonnie

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  54. shaunmarsh709April 20, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I love the bloom of the flowers.Shown in the captures.flower is most lovable to me rather than veggies and fruits.Thanks for this share.
    Outdoor Garden Furniture

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  55. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 20, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Beautiful choices and so great to SAVE some money! I havevn't gotten my annuals yet...I need to get busy!

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  56. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Killer deals!!

    Thanks for hosting!! I linked up my GREEN greenhouse in honor of Earth Day!!

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  57. ErinApril 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Thank you so much for the warm welcome and invite, Linda! I added my wreath and love that you stopped by!
    Erin

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  58. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    You definitely got a deal! I'm excited for some regular sun so I can put out some pretty flowers too!

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  59. TammyApril 22, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I soooo need more time in my plants and garden pots. Looks like you did get a deal and lots of pretties too! Enjoy the outdoors and enjoy your time at the lake.
    smiles....Tammy

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