Frugal Fridays: Wedding gowns and gardens
I still have at least one more post to do in the Beauty on a Budget Series, however, I am going to wait on that and instead post two tips sent in to me by readers.
By the way, don't forget to check out Living on a Dime's Frugal Ebook Extravaganza if you've not already done so.
Wedding Gowns
I just found out Target offers wedding gowns by Isaac Mizrahi, for VERY affordable prices. I thought you might like to know, since you recently did a post on it...obviously the most affordable way is to use a dress you have (like your mother's) but if that's not an option, this might be! Here's the link. -Jordan
Gardening
Many people love to flower and vegetable garden, but it can be quite expensive going to a regular nursery or garden shop, especially if you are unable to start your plants and vegetables from seed. In my area, we have a vocational high school that offers a horticulture class for students and they in turn sell the plants and flowers to help with the program. The items are really inexpensive, less than half of what you would normally pay and I have had great luck with them.
Although the selection is not as great, there are also many churches and gardening groups that hold plant sales as fundraisers in the spring and they also have great deals. And then if you are very patient, you can always wait until after Father's Day to go to your nursery or garden shop to get almost everything half off or less. The selection again will be limited however you can get some great deals.
I have also split packs of vegetable plants with a friend to save money as well. Gardening is a very relaxing thing for me to do, I really enjoy it, and I don't have to go into debt doing so!
-Stephanie from Maine
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posted by Crystal Paine at 7:59 AM
17 Comments:
Those are both great tips! I will have to look into plant sales in my area sometime.
I love your site and thanks for hosting this carnival! I have found so many great blogs and ideas because of this.
Sharing with friends is always a good tip! :)
Great gardening tips! We are growing an edible garden for the first time this year...it is very relaxing hobby, and fun to watch them grow.
Thanks for doing Frugal Fridays, even in your "expectant" state!
Wow! I had no idea that Target was selling wedding dresses.
I'm thinking that there may even be some great Memorial weekend sales for plants, too.
Thank you, Crystal.
WOW! Target has some AMAZING prices on their wedding gowns and veils. Having shopped for a wedding gown just last year, I can tell you for certain these prices are unheard of.
Take Care,
Trixie
I'm wondering how in the world I got a smiley next to my name in the Mr. LInky list. It;s not that I object, but I'd like to know from whence it came!
... the wedding dresses at Target are actually really pretty! :0
The washing dishes link doesn't let me in! Anyone else having this problem??
Love Frugal Fridays!
Cheers, Wilm
http://checkbounced.blogspot.com/
Looks like that has the Washing Dishes post. I searched google for "Frugal Disney Mom" after not being able to see it, either.
Thanks for hosting Frugal Fridays - lots of great ideas!
Thanks for the tip about the free summer movies! We will definitely check that out.
This site is fabulous! Thanks so much for doing this:-)
Fabulous tips, and a wonderful website in general!!
I love the cheap furniture post...the pieces you redid turned out fabulous!
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