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April 19, 2017

I wish I had a DIY to post this week, but I currently have four on the go and none of them are finished! I am really excited for all of them, but need to find time to get everything done.  Right now I am working on recovering an old ottoman, creating floor pillows, making over an outdoor lantern and the big project, turning our storage room into a work room!

I wanted to share affordable places to find pieces for DIY projects or room makeovers.  Whether you need a small piece of décor, furniture or art, one of these places will have what you are looking for on a budget!

Remember to know what you want before you go shopping, and maybe even create an inspiration board for the room you are making over.

RESTORE – This store is run through Habitat for Humanity and all proceeds go back to the organization.  They are located across the country and have everything from furniture to small décor to flooring to fixtures.  They have both new and used items. (the axe above was bought for $5 from Restore and made over with some spray paint!)

THRIFT STORE – If you know the item you are looking for and have patience, the thrift store can be a good bet.  I usually check out the Salvation Army for smaller décor pieces, wall décor and art.  A lot of the items are reasonably priced and with a little love can be fixed up! (Like the vintage map above I found for $4)

CONSIGNMENT STORE – This is a great option if you are looking for a piece of furniture that is higher quality, but this will also mean the price tag is bigger!  I think consignment stores are a great way to find quality items, they are pricier but worth it. Search your local listings for one near you.

CRAIGSTLIST – Always a great option!  Although for me I find Craigslist is overrun with stores and people trying to resell items now.  A good option to keep your sanity when searching is to set up a notification with key words, that way when someone posts what you are looking for you can view it right away. (The desk, vintage filing cabinet and floral art were all found on Craigslist)

FACEBOOK GROUPS – This is new to me, but I love them!  Last year when we moved, someone suggested a Facebook group to sell items.  I found three local groups in my community and easily sold items through them.  I have also found some great deals, like a brand new beer fridge for $40. Make sure to turn on notifications so you can see when an item is posted. (The wicker table I painted above was $5 from a Facebook group)

GARAGE SALES – Spring is finally here, people are cleaning up and I have seen a few garage sales pop up!  You can usually find listings in your local paper, online or look for a sign in your neighborhood! You never know what you could find.  ** This is also the danger, make sure to still have a plan or you might end up buying items you don’t need!

ONLINE STORES – Unsure if you want to purchase second hand items, I totally understand. There are quite a few online stores that provide items at a discounted price.  I am loving Structube which has affordable pieces both in décor and furniture, couches for $400!  (Our leather couch is from Article and was a great buy!)

I hope this list provides a few resources for your next DIY or room makeover. If I missed any great sites or stores, please let me know.

 

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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

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Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

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THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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