DECLUTTER: VHS TAPES, A COUNTRY CD AND FIX-IT MANUALS

As I purchased some items at a recent half-price sale at thrift stores, in keeping with my declutter plan that an equal to or greater than numbers of items need to go out I picked out all except the fix-it books for donation.

The Fix-It books had belonged to my ex, Marv, and they were purchased through Reader's Digest Do-It-Yourself Manual and Fix It Yourself Manual and I believe these were purchased in 1990 right after we purchased the house.  I believe he used one as a reference to fix a dryer to replace and element instead of buy a new one and saved us hundreds of dollars.  

They are very informative books and I would recommend them to anyone who owns a home.   Usually more updated versions are available at your local library.

Most of the videos have have seen several times and now available on streaming services, should I want to see them again.  What will miss, as I do with LPs, it the artwork and photos that are on the box used to market the products.   

I am trying to sort through my vast collection to donate all but what I really love, that way I can donate them while people still have VHS tape players to watch them.

As I am not a country fan, the CD is a leftover from when I was engaged to a man that was.   Not sure why he left this and chose to take my Rick Springfield's Greatest Hits and Foreigner 4 CDs.  

I donated clothing as well but the photo didn't turn out.  I have lost weight and sorting through what is too big and getting rid of it as an incentive to keep the weight off, which is even more of a challenge due to the isolation of  mostly staying in due to the Corona virus.

Twine Carrot

Check out Twine Carrot on Cut Out + Keep

This was a library craft that I made recently that goes with the Sock Bunny made previously.

It is made with inexpensive items and takes under 1 hour to make.

For detail, check out the tutorial at Cutoutandkeep.net

Sock Bunnies

This is a free craft at a local library and it is a cute and easy Easter decoration to craft and very inexpensive.

I have posted a brief tutorial for the Sock Bunnies on Cut Out + Keep.


Check out Sock Bunnies on Cut Out + Keep

2020 RUNWAY INSPIRED CROPPED TRENCH COAT DIY FROM THRIFTED TRENCH COAT

Screenshot from video below

I have been a long time follower of Angelina at Blueprint DIY and posting this as I am now going to be on the hunt for an old trench coat to try this DIY this thrift flip as I love how it looks.

While she posts it as a mystery with the surprise ending of the refashion based on 2020 Spring runway shows, I put the screenshot above as it is fabulous and I am not usually a fan of cropped anything these days. 

While the crop itself will be simple, the detail that makes this jacket is re-do of the sleeves with pleats to make it puffy, which is a trend this Spring.  While it won't be a simple as just cropping, it doesn't look too daunting either.  

Below is the video for this refashion.  If I do find the right coat and make it, I will post it here.

Pizza Hut Pepperoni & Cheese Stuffed Cheez-It™ Pizza

I decided to try a new menu item on Pizza Hut's menu, their Pepperoni Cheez-Its Squares.

Where I live the cost is $6.49 for a box of 4, although the website currently has a deal if you buy 2 products from a specific collection you can get them for $6.00.  The product also comes with a container of marinara sauce and. Each square seemed to be about 5-6 inches.

Here is a picture of the inside of the product.  The squares were very dense and would get cheese flavor Cheez-It flavor but it was only a bit crispy/flaky on the outside and barely tasted the pepperoni or mozzerella inside.  

The square was filling but a little too rich, but the marinara dipping sauce did lighten it up a bit.

While it is a cute concept, it is not something I would purchase again.

Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child: Girl 10-14

This week is collection week at local churches for the donation of packed shoeboxes to send to underprivileged children around the world (along with a donation of $9 for shipping).

It recommends sending one "Wow" gift along with other small items such as school supplies and personal care (but no liquids).

For this box I picked:

• Trolls themed decorate your own jewelry box
• Dove soap
• Soft wash cloth
• Small plastic cup
• Toothbrush
• Flip flops
• Child safe scissors
• Box of crayons
• 2 packs of Colored pens
• Colored elastic strings
• Small beads
• Psalms adult coloring book
• Booklight
• Fold up backpack
• White with gray stripes and pink stitching Cat and Jack tank dress (pictured below)

To be frugal but still get nice items, I buy things year-round to pack in the boxes.  

For example, the crayons, pens and scissors and backpack were purchase at back to school sales, the jewelry box last year after Christmas on clearance and the dress below last Winter.

You can also pack a shoebox box online and pay for it if you don't have time to shop.

For more information and drop off sites visit Samaritan’s Purse: Operation Christmas Child.

LIMITED TIME: $5 Off Maurices with Rewards sign up - FREE SHIPPING - Snake Print Cat Eye Sunglasses $1.70

One of the Instagramers I follow, One Cute Couponer. posted that Maurices currently is offering $5 off coupon for signing up for their rewards program and free shipping.

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I have been in the market for a new pair of sunglasses because driving on snow on sunny days can be blinding and found these
Snake Print Cat Eye Sunglasses normally cost $10.99, now 40% off and with the $5 coupon, was only $1.70 including tax with the free ground shipping that is currently offered and they offer where you can pay through Paypal and checkout was completed within a minute.

It might be worth a look to check out to see if you could find any small Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers for someone on your list.