Fabulous consignment find!

Ever get something in your head that you just absolutely need? Yep, me, too. And the rational, cost-cutting portion of your brain just refuses to listen.

This quilt is for that part of my brain. When we moved, I was convinced that I needed a Pottery Barn Kids quilt for my big boy beds. Had to have them. Visited them in the store! But, something about that $130 price tag has held me back. Recently, I decided that I had waited long enough, and I started calling the outlet (a little more than an hour away) to stalk a quilt that I liked. Up there, they are $65, so much better price, but still not cheap.

And, then, I lucked up on this one at a consignment sale for only $15! I'm thrilled. It really works well in this room. Matchy, but not overly so, you know? That's the style I like, so I couldn't be more pleased.

I like this cool detail to go with the gingham bed skirt, found almost a year ago at Goodwill for only $3.23.

It also works well with the rug, another Craigslist bargain, at $25. We had to drive for-ever to get it, but, hey, I still love it. That's what matters, right?

As I look around, the whole room is mostly consignment/Goodwill/craigslist finds, along with a little table from the Store of Mom. This room makes me happy. As does that sweet baby!

So there you go. A little patience rewarded with sweet firetrucks. Nothing better!

I'm linked up to Southern Hospitality's Thrifty Treasures today, too. Check it out!

Leftover remake

My kids love to eat rice, so we have it frequently. It's great and all, but sometimes... Well, sometimes, I am tired of regular old rice. So, I try to mix it up as much as they'll let me. This was a winner, and we'll have it again.

I started with browning some ground beef, a red bell pepper, onion, and wilting some fresh spinach in a pan.

Added some leftover Mexican rice (just rice cooked with tomato sauce).

And we ended up with this skillet Mexican rice that hit the spot! It's great as is, topped with cheese, or rolled in a tortilla. Whatever floats your boat. But, oh so easy, and surprisingly better than the sum of its parts.

It's Tuesday, so I'm linked to Tasty Tuesday over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. I always find great ideas over there. Check it out!

Menu Plan August 15

Menu Plan

Friday-- take out burritos

Saturday--leftovers (lunch), grilled steaks, sweet potatoes, cucumber/tomato salad (supper)

Sunday--migas tacos (brunch), neighborhood pool party; we're taking brownies and potato salad(supper)

Monday--eggplant parmesan, salad

Tuesday--taco salad with ground turkey and pinto beans

Wednesday--Thai beef over coconut rice

Thursday--homemade sushi

As always, I'm linked to Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie. Lots of great ideas from so many wonderful bloggers. Check it out!

The aftermath of Mama's Saturday morning sleep in

Really. No words needed.