The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 12:00 am | One Comment

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Submitted by Danielle on November 5, 2009 – 12:01 amNo Comment
Daily Deal-Thrifty Thursday

Every fall my mother-in-law has been bringing me bittersweet.  I love bittersweet!

We moved to Denver in April and guess what came with us in a black garbage bag?  That’s right!  My bittersweet!

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Last weekend my husband was building some more shelves in the basement(such a handyman!) for our storage.  He threatened to throw out that black bag.  So I hauled it upstairs.

Earlier this week you may have read the post about fall decorations.  Here are some more ideas for fall.  I had fun decorating our house with the bittersweet.  It’s hard to work with because it entangles in itself, but definately worth the hassle.

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Picture from Country Living

I just recently read an article about dressing up a mirror.  Take your favorite fall wreath and hang it on a large mirror.  I completely changes the look of the mirror! 

There are a lot of things you can do with in your home to decorate for free or cheap!  Another favorite of mine is using fresh fruit in my decorative bowls in my kitchen.  It adds warmth and is a great reminder to eat the fruit instead of that bowl of Halloween candy!

What ways do you decorate inexpensively for fall?

 Have a Denver deal or free/cheap event?  Email me!

danielle at milehighmamas dot com

Twitter ID: @denvermetromoms

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