Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Thrifty Autumn


We're experiencing a taste of winter in our area of the country today.  There is even a chance of snow flurries.  I do not like snow at. all.  My plans for the day include sipping apple cider and starting a few small sewing projects. And probably some reading with a blanket.  I think I'll hibernate until it warms up again.  I won't have long to wait because it is supposed to be in the mid-60s by the weekend. 

Today I thought it would be fun to share a few autumn deals for November.  I love a good deal!

{In the interest of disclosure, some of the links below are affiliate links. I'd tell you about these products anyway because I love them, but I thought you should know.}

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I bought this  Vintage Owl Necklace with a few cents I had leftover from another purchase.  Yes, I said cents.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0067GUM2W/?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&colid=&coliid=&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&me=&qid=1383797018&qid=1383797018&seller=&sr=8-6&sr=8-6&tag=bianpifrmyli-20


This owl necklace is 63 cents and that includes shipping! I was most afraid that the quality would be poor, but the affordable price convinced me to give it a try. I'm glad I took the plunge, because it's been one of my favorite fall accessories.

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I'm a tremendous fan of the Call the Midwife TV series. Though I read the first book years ago, I became acquainted with the other 2 books in the series earlier this year.  The second book in the series, Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Workhouse, would appeal even to those who aren't a fan of the birth genre as it focuses on the author's time as a community nurse, away from her midwifery duties. I read the entire book this summer over 2-3 days on the back porch while watching my kids play. Grab your own copy while the Kindle edition is only $1.99! 




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I burn candles year round, but I especially burn them in the fall and winter.  Brian works outside all day and  he loves coming home in the cold weather to a house that smells rich with dinner cooking and a candle burning. I'm picky about my scents, though.  It can't be too perfumy, but it has to give off enough of a smell to make it worth burning.  My all-time favorite candle can be found at... Walmart.  Who knew?!

The Mainstays Pumpkin Spice Candle is only $5 for a 20 oz. jar.  It is not available online so you have to purchase it in-store. 


There's a smaller version for $3, too, but doesn't last long enough for me. 




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One last deal, and this one is free! If you are traveling over Thanksgiving, you might want to print out my  Doodling on the Road: A booklet of ideas for drawing in the car before you go.  We brought this along on our family vacation in September for our oldest kids (ages 4-10). 

http://from-my-life.blogspot.com/2013/10/31-days-31-printables-day-25-doodling.html





1 comment:

  1. I love pumpkin scented candles. I don't burn candles very often anymore, but I love all the fall scents I use in my Scentsy plugin. I have an orange pomander one that smells delicious.

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