Disgusted on a whole 'nother level

Ok I get cloth diapers. I understand they are better for the environment and supposedly better for baby. I can only imagine the number of diapers that end up in landfills every day. However, one thing I can't understand is cloth menstrual pads. Just the thought makes me want to throw up. I came across is in one of the many blogs I read. She was talking about receiving her order for menstrual pads. They are in lucky charms and pink panther printed fabric. I read the comments and they were talking about how to care for them. I guess I am not an environment friendly human because I don't use "cloth mommy pads." I make sure I put a few extra things in the recycle bin this week to make up for not using cloth pads. Ewww it sounds so gross!!

Check out ebay...there are tons of people making and selling these things.

Play Ball!!

I snagged this great bookcase for a mere $20 at a garage sale yesterday morning. It was green but I put a quick coat of black paint on it last night. And Voila!!! I got the canvas baskets at Wally World. Now our living room doesn't look like Toy R Us exploded in our house. I've been looking for something like this. Plus my $20 went to a little league team who is trying to raise money to go to the world series.

My Obsession

Only my closest friends and family know my deep dark secret. And I must say most are ashamed of the fact that I take part in such acts. I love garage sales, bargain hunting, buying other people's junk at discounts, and rummaging through estate sales. I have furnished and decorated my house with about 40% new store bought items and the rest from garage sales, online yard sales, and closeout stores. I get such a high off buying something cheap. I also love sharing with those who will listen to the great deals I got. That is all part of the high...seeing the reaction from others when I say I got a Cozy Coupe Cop car for my toddler for only $5. Maybe it is the hint of jealousy in their eye at the fact that I got such and good deal and they didn't. HeeHee. My hubs gets tired of me coming home with all my treasures. He always doubts me when I bring things in. But he did admit to me once that it usually ends up looking good. He still doubts the fencepost headboards that I got for free that are resting comfortably in the garage until they make their debut. They will make their grand appearance in due time. And make my words it will look great. I am always on the lookout for the next bargain. Right now I am looking for a dresser for my utility room and a entertainment center/armoire for the living room. I refuse to buy new. The minute you leave the store, it loses value. I would much rather spend $25 on a dresser that I may not like in a few months/years than spend $300. Then I will never feel like I can get rid of it. Here are a few pics of my treasures!!

I bought two ceiling tiles from a lady in my town each for only $10!!!

I got the piece of iron above the commode at a garage sale. I got two for $20. They are really heavy and the perfect distressed look.

I bought this dresser for $50. It is really solid and beautiful piece. The wire basket on top was at a garage sale 10 cents. Or atleast that is what I thought when I paid the lady. Once I got it home it said $10. She was crazy to think I was going to pay her $10. I did feel guilty though. I thought about taking it back to her...but only for about 2 seconds.