Made Pillow Covers

A friend and I went over to my grandmas to learn how to sew and make pillow covers. I was able to find a fabric that matched my curtains almost perfectly- looks like pretty much the same fabric. I made 3 pillow cover with 12 dollars worth of fabric- they look great and I already had the pillows. Will probably go make more eventually once we got the hang of how to do it it was pretty easy although my grandma did most of the sewing. The rug I brought is a similar patter however has a white background instead of beige so won't put in this room because it would get so dirty- we have a red rug in there that works great because it doesn't show dirt.

New rug

It was 80 percent off and was 140 with tax free shipping. Probably shouldn't have brought it because will prob put in spare bedroom since it has a lot of white on it so don't want it to get dirty but I loved it and knew it wouldn't ever be that cheap again it is a 7'6 x 9'6, so I splurged. Although it sold out just when I brought it so hopefully they don't cancel the order.

update it go canceled- at least I didn't spend the 140 I guess

meal plan

chipotle sauce over vegetables and rice noddles
piergoes
spinach salad with cheese, cranberries and bread
brocolli and garlic pizza
quesidallas
taco casserol
veggie burgers
salmon and mashed potatoes
fish sandwiches
cheesy potato casserole 
nacho's




lunches 
burritos
pizza bread
mac and cheese
cheese and crackers 
chow mein

ebay update

I sold a cross stich kit i got a garage sale for less then 1 dollar. I sold it for 9.99 plus 4.00 shipping and spent 2 dollars to ship so after fees made about 10 dollars.


total money made: 35.50

Right now I don't have any auctions going because it has been so busy with the farm and business but hopefully in the next couple weeks I can try listing some more stuff.

Garden Plot 1 Planted May 6-9th

Garden progress Plot 1
The challenge is always keeping the weeds and white welt away

So we have planted
lettuce- seed
basil - seed
These were planted in a small greenhouse by my dad and then transported into the garden
summer squash
winter/spagatti squash
other varieties of squash 
melon
cucumberes
broccoli 

We are starting on the early side this year, however it has been in the 70's here for the last week and the 10 day forcast shows an average high of the in the 70s with the lowest night time temp of 37 so hopefully we will not have to cover them.

JCPENNY CLEARANCE DEALS

went to jcpenny and got a pair of jeans 10 dollars, a sweater 4 dollars, a king flannel sheet set 15 dollars then used their 10 off 25 coupons so got everything for 20 dollars.

Ebay update

profit from sales approx have not shipped yet

sale 4: 1 dollar approx
sale 5: (3.99 total)  2 dollars
sale 6: (6.99 total) 2 dollars
sale 7: (5.50 total)  3 dollars 
sale 8: (12.99 total) 5 dollars 

Total from all ebay sales $25.50  

so I need to figure out how to sell things that make more profit otherwise the time i am spending listing and shipping it not worth it- this week I am trying selling a couple of lots of things to see if that brings more profit. 

May budget

chinese- 34 dollars
husband lunch 7 dollars
me coffee/breakfast 3
ice cream 9
we are off to a horrible start for the month eating out I really need to go grocery shopping- on the positive side the chinese has lasted us 3 meals each so far plus we still have a lot left- I used a coupon and got a lot of food. 
burger king10
husband lunch 3
olive garden 18
me hard roll 1
pizza 23
grocery stores plit between aldis and regular grocery: 94
hardroll 1
husband lunch 9
husband lunch 4
husband lunch 3
pizza and sub out 20
target to get food for mothers day bbq 22
bread 2
husband eating out again for lunch even though I made him lunch he ate both 5
grocery store 48
grocery store 68
lunch out husband 5
husband eating out with friend 30
lunch me with friends 5
lunch husband while working 5
out to dinner 35
pizza 33
out with friends alcohol 17
mcdonalds dinner `12
husband mcdonalds milkshake 3
husband lunch out 6
me coffee and candy 3
husband  dinner out 7
candy 1
water 7
pizza and sub 42 (5 pizzas, bread sticks, and sub- used 50 percent off coupon)
lunch with friend 3
discount grocery for mostly produce 42
husband lunch 8
husband lunch 5
target food  6


Food Total:660

gas 65 
gas 30
gas 60
Total: 155



Farm
farm: 115- hose, sprinkler parts,  lattice for farm stand
farm- 48 hose and waterer 14 seed 5 pack of gloves
plants 24
plants 24
Total: 211

My Spending
jcpenny me king flannel sheets, pair of jeans, sweater: 20 dollars
target flip flops (clearance plus coupon) 2 dollars
 sold comforter set for 30 dollars
fabric 13
garage sale organizer thing 1
3 pairs of underwear 8
bathing suit and coverup 2 (clearance and coupon!)
shower curtain liner and earrings 7
rubber ducky temp 3
jeans 10 (clearance)
makeup 27 
10 dollars added from husbands fund- for not taking out the trash =-)
 bathingsuit: 15
underwear 9
dining room table and 6 chairs pottery barn- 120 dollars (got this from one of husbands clients who were moving it was actually 350 but he moved their other furniture so only ended up paying about 120 out of pocket)
Dining room table: 120 
Total:197

mom's birthday present 18
mom's mothers day gift 24 

husband personal 
cards 6
56- bullet stuff  
8- containers 
-20 won money- he actually won 30 but 10 went to me 
32 online game

husband total: 72
deordorant, electronic toothbrush  13

60 door knobs
misc dollar store health and batteries : 8