Last year the oldest just went to college in the city and we had bought her a 2nd hand car to help her go from her apartment to the campus but since gas is so expensive we decided to let her scoot around the city in a scooter instead of a car.   So we went hunting for a 2nd hand scooter and found one online – but have yet to decide since it was a little more than what we want to pay for.  On top of the scooter – we still need her motorcycle helmet and of course, she needs to go for a training class – which would cost us another few hundred dollars.   And don’t forget that road insurance too.   I know the spouse would ultimately get the scooter for her – since she will be in college for another 4 years or more.   So she will use the car when the weather is cold like now and on warmer days and the road is good – she will have to scoot around in her scooter/motorcycle.  How many of you let your 19 yrs old ride on a scooter?

Some people are so talented and in their free time they make these console tables for sale locally.  You’ve gotta admire them for the work they do – and these tables are on sale for only $40 – no tax.   I say they are quite beautifully done but I don’t know how solid they are.  If they are just using plywood – then i’ll say it would be so study but for a console table by the door or at the entrance way – I think it would be a great piece to have.   Those who are interested – I can get you in touch with the owners of these tables.

We have been hunting for a good and cheap bean bag couch like the above – but preferably brown in color for my kids.  They had been asking for it for years now and I missed this one selling cheap in our local yard sale.  So now I have no choice but to get something to engrave the bean bag couch if I go ahead and order them online or from Sears.

I’m always on a look out for ways to furnish my home and make everything as function-able as possible but fun and pretty.   Saw this online and decided to share a new way with everyone on how you can shoe racks with a twist.  This is DIY project but it seem fairly simple.  I bet this picture is already inspiring you already – because it did that for me.  I set the spouse out to get materials and we are going to do a shoe rack like the above picture.  Wish us luck now!

Yes! the best time to buy Christmas decor is after Christmas and we all know that – but did you consider buying cheaper handmade Christmas decor after Christmas ?  yes – those are the ones you want to look out for during yard sale – you can get those cheap too.  Like the ones after – that used to be for sale for $9.99 and is now on sale for $5.  So if you like the handmade stuff – follow the seller on facebook and after Christmas – I’m sure she would want to get rid of it too and will sell them cheap.

We bought this for Christmas and the kids are reluctant to let me keep it away since Christmas is over – the loved their Santa toilet cover and mat.  But for any kind of toilet cover and mat – you and I know that it has to be washed quickly because of all the bacteria that may have landed on the mat and seat.   I myself do not encourage toilet seats like that all year round – except for Christmas.  What about you? what is your take on toilet seat covers and mat?

So everyone wants to know what I got for Christmas – well, this is it – and antique cello from the spouse.  You see, i had been eying this for the longest time from a local antique shop in Toronto and the spouse knows about it.  But I was unwilling to pay so much for a cello that I probably wouldn’t play so often  – isn’t it priceless when the spouse buys it for you  and tells you nothing matters but you?  Yup ! very sweet indeed – but darn ! exorbitant price to pay for – this will sit in our dining room and maybe if you are lucky I will record a song or two on youtube for you.

At 50% off the original price – the after Christmas sale had already started yesterday – so I rushed in to all major stores – and locally owned craft stores to check out for good buys.  Loved the candle like lamp and bought it for like 60% discount – great buy – so everyone look out for the pre-Christmas sale happening this week.

For those who are waiting for a good sale for your Christmas decors – Wicker emporium is now having a 50% discount – so make sure you stock up for next Christmas now.   We usually don’t get new items till they go on sale – and only use them the following year – I think that this is smart buying and I certainly wouldn’t pay full prices for seasonal decoration.   As a woman/mother and wife – one has to learn how to save a penny whenever we can.  Wicker Emporium has some really good stuff this year – so check it out before they are all taken.