I started out at Home Depot yesterday, it was a nice day and so perfect for garden shopping, I got a few things there.

They didn’t have any bulbs, but I knew Lowe’s did and they are just across the street.

I ended up getting an Orchid

It was on sale for $3.99 and all by itself on a shelf everyone forgot...so I had to get her...no matter how bad she looks I will save her!

That looks bad right?
Poor thing.
I followed the instructions on the package and got this stuff and potted it, we’ll see how this goes.

If I can keep this alive and it blooms I will try something more challenging.
I need a life.

I got some beautiful Hydrangeas at Lowe’s too, I have them in their original pots until the flower beds are ready and will probably get more.
I got a few hanging baskets and some other things to brighten up the porch...it doesn’t look quite as sad now.

One of my favorite movies is Steel Magnolias, picture Ouiser wearing a funny hat, overalls and holding a bag of freshly picked tomatoes, she said that is what Southern women are supposed to do when they get old.

I might just be getting old, because I’ve been really wanting to get my hands gloves dirty and plant some stuff.
A vegetable garden is not going to happen, my MIL grows the best veggies and we all have more than we can eat and give away.
I want to plant pretty things this Spring, after the fit I had and stripped my flower beds naked they need help.

Normally I would just hang a few baskets and call it done, but I want to see some of these beauties in my flower beds:

See how the pic changes color? I want to grow some and play around to see if I can change their color.
I would love a big fluffy bunch of them in different colors, I especially love the green one because they are so different.
I’m stopping by a nursery today and see what they have.

I want some Spring bulbs too, I’ve given them away as gifts but I’ve always been to intimidated by them, I’ve been known to kill Ivy y’all!
I think I will get some in pots like these:

Once our friend Scott designs our landscaping and gets our soil just right I’ll plant some outside.

Have any of you grown bulbs of any kind? how did it go?

I’m so intimidated by these things, just look at them…

We went to my in-laws’ church for Easter service, and as we pulled in to park I had a fabulous idea, lets park here:

Just to watch the family freak out...JR did not go for it, something about tempting fate or something, killjoy!

Last weekend we went to Artfest , we had a great time listening to live music and enjoying some yummy food:

And we saw some real doozies...people wear the damnest things don’t they??

That poor child!

Yesterday I went to Ross to look for a small rug for Sissy’s food and water bowls, she drinks water like a little Hippo and splashes everywhere.
I found one for $3.99 which matches her bowls:

The entertainment was priceless though, I’m easily amused. I sent this to Misty, Friglet and Smizzo titled “I found Tupac’s shooters!”

*SNORT*

I also sent them this one because they are blondes and I’m jealous!

That’s all...have a great weekend!

I’ve always loved a bargain, but following an official financial plan, and sticking to it has opened my eyes to many things, one being how easily we I spend money on little things here and there but it adds up.
One of the big changes we’ve made is to use cash or debit only...NO CREDIT CARDS...and yes no more store charge cards, that one hurt me deeply.
I wanted a filing system to keep my cash ORGANIZED and ready, but all I found was either really ugly, too expensive or could not be customized.

So I went to Target, I got (yes Friglet, yet ANOTHER) daytimer, the 10 or so I have at home are too big and bulky.
This baby fits right in my purse:

It has a place for everything:

My favorite part is that I got to use these pretty pink and brown recipe box inserts, and I was able to laminate, label and hole punch them! too cuuuuute! right?
Much better than the usual envelopes people use, and did I mention PINK?!

I already had the cards, and I have about 12 more unused, the Daytimer was marked down to $9.99, Score!

JR and I have been working on a few DIY projects for about a year, we made a list and have been crossing things off, and of course adding more.

The biggest job and the one which will make the biggest impact is flooring, we had 15 year old carpet...so gross!
I thought it just looked like crap, when we JR pulled up it was disgusting! never ever no no no more carpet for me!

Here is the nasty pad and the disgustingly gross carpet:

We had it cleaned every couple of months because hello? it was OLD and Hello again? Sissy! after it was cleaned it looked o.k...but yuck!
We also had teeny tiny early 1990’s ceramic tile in the entry way, hated it!

It will all soon be replaced with wood floors, I have not been this excited about anything in years.
I will post pictures during if I’m there when it gets installed, and of course the after shots too.

I’m feeling like such a grown-up, we are on a Debt-Free plan and we saved up for this project!
We saved a lot by doing the prep work ourselves...O.K JR did it all:)
Go us!

I’ve found a show I really love it’s “Tough As Nails” on HGTV.
Since at the moment our house is in different stages of upgrading, I’ve been hooked on home improvement and real estate shows.
I want to run into those House/Yard Crasher guys on DIY and have them follow me home! I love that show.

I’ve also been loving Kirstie Alley’s show, I’ve always loved her, she swears like Misty a sailor and her house looks like such a fun place...I could be her BFF and then I might get to dance with John Travolta *swoon*

I have to share something with y’all, those Bees Misty, Friglet and Smizzo and their NON-BLOGGING asses have had a lot to say lately, and for 3 people who suck at blogging as much as I do, they have some nerve!
I guess Misty is a little better, but not by much!
Here is one of our BB Instant Messenger chats:

Smizzo: Mon, what’s the dealio with quitting twitter, too?
Friglet:: I guess what Mon is saying is that us on bbm is all she needs.
Monica: I never get on...and yes, what Lisa said!
Smizzo: Hmmm
Friglet: As long as you don’t leave me on here!
Misty: Monica is going through a mid-online crisis… And I’ve about fucking had it!  Snap out of it.
Smizzo: True dat!
Friglet: Lmao!
Monica: Misty I just adore you!!! LMAO!
Misty: Your like the quitter sock that ruins the pair Monica and won’t stay up anymore!
Smizzo: If anything, you should quit that gay ass FB!
Friglet: Amen to that! I hate FB.

Monica: You guys!!! I feel lost without my blog...but I never blog so WTF????
Misty: Its all part of you mid-blog crisis… It will come in waves, like heat flash in menopause.
Friglet: I totally understand. I never blog, but it feels good to know it’s there waiting for me.
Monica: I just suck…
Smizzo: Mon, you already pulled the plug?!
Monica: Duuuude...LMFAO! I can’t even stick to QUITTING something I QUIT because I could not STICK to it!! ONG!!!!
Monica: Smizzo Quote that…wait you don’t blog...lol!
Smizzo: LOL LOL LOL
Smizzo: Still gonna quote it!
Friglet: Mon, you’re my soulmate!
Misty: Tee hee.
Monica: Hahaha! Can you believe me? Seriously!
Misty: ^Loser.
Monica: Smizzo? Where???
Smizzo: Huh?
Monica: Where would u quote it LOL!
Misty: Bwahahahahaha!!!!!
Smizzo: On my blog, silly. Just because there aren’t any new posts doesn’t mean there aren’t any new quotes. LMAO
Monica: Just checkin’;)

I’m glad to be back...and I’m looking forward to blogging everyday for the next 30

I have a monkey on my back and it’s called Bloggin’

WTF seriously...all I had to do was quit this and I started missing it.

“I don’t know how to quit ya!”

I’m back on Twitter so add me again.

Please take note and let the record show, that me posting today has nothing to do with some bullying from Misty!!!! some bitch I know, because it totally doesn’t...just sayin’

I’m going to really get back to this thing, I’m giving myself 30 days. I will blog every day and if I don’t love it again I am out, for real!