Last week I finally got my tax prep stuff ready to take to the accountant. All I could think when the total was added was: Where did the money we made go? I mean, bills, yes, but the rest of it? Sweating, I added up a typical month of "misc" expenses: Walgreens, Target, BigLots, Homegoods, Kohls. Not pretty. Not pretty at all. Let's just say, a European vacation could have been had if that money went into savings. Or a jacuzzi. Or a bazillion much worthy home projects that would make a HUGE difference: Can you say New Windows??An Exterior Paint job? Arrrgh....that would have had tons more impact than new pillows or candlesticks. But I can mend my ways.....
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| Our circa 1969 windows that shake and rattle |
So this year, in an effort to straighten up and fly right, I am giving up frivolous shopping for lent.
In that spirit, all this month I will be looking around for projects I can complete for ZERO DOLLARS. I have many supplies in the garage, and lots of unfinished "to-do's" around here. It will force me to be creative and work with what I already have.
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| Tower O' Craft products |
Have you any projects you can think of that you can complete with stuff you already have?
Here's a few Zero Dollar Projects on my list:
Decoupage a side table for daughter 2's room. I already have the Japanese packaging labels and newspaper to get started, and a whole new jar of Modge Podge.
Paint remaining Orange Oak cabinets....
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| desparately needs a makeover!!! |
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| I am thinking walnut brown... |
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| The grayish-taupe sample color is already splonged on there--has been there awhile! |
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| Ah, this is my vanity. I WAS going to just remove it...but I can paint it in the meantime. Maybe I will like it better and it would stay. |
Paint the fireplace already!
Finish my tiered table (its not even sealed...the gray is just primer...but I like it so it stayed as is)
Plant seeds!
Chalkboard paint Something!Already (I have had this paint forever)
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| Paint O' Rama |
Spray paint something Apple Green...I have the paint, just need to find the right project.
What can you do for Zero Dollars?
Make it a Great Day!
Ann
Great post! I too am realizing just how much we spend on frivolous things we don't need. So I too am working towards zero dollar projects. I have so many supplies and no real room to store them if I am not going to use them!
ReplyDeleteI really like this post! I should desperately try to apply some of this great wisdom too! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. Can't wait to see the bathroom redone. I think it will turn out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the support, girls. Somehow, just writing a post about it reinforces my resolve!
ReplyDeleteOohhh...I love zero dollar projects! It's right up my alley since I currently bring in zero dollars. Looking forward to seeing these projects.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog today! I see you're in the SG Valley. I'm in Claremont.
Oh, and my husband owns Pasadena Window Supply when you're ready for those windows ;)
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