Recycled planter

One of my favorite finds recently is a giant asparagus fern at target on clearance for $3..  it was root bound really bad and I needed a giant pot.  And as it turns out, giant pots are expensive.  I started poking around the garage and the side yard, and found a perfect solution.

Last year we took out the diving board because it was cracked, and since we didn't really care about having one or not my husband took it out,  that is where my other free find, my "bistro set"  is now living.

which is good place because it also covers the small bolt holes and prevents the kids from running full circles around the pool.   


We hadn't gotten around to throwing it out yet so when I saw the base sitting there I knew it was perfect.  The holes were already in the bottom, so drainage wouldn't be a problem.  


I just filled it with potting soil and inserted plant.  So the total cost is $3 plant, $5 potting soil, and $0 for the planter box...  it is dark so I will finish up in tomorrow sometime.  I was just so excited that I had to share now.

Knowing your weakness'

I have learned that when it comes to working out, I am a person who needs a gym.   I need the gym because I do not head out the door and run 3-5 miles a day... gone are those days!  Maybe someday further down the road, but right now, nope it's just not gonna happen.

Now I am also a cheap or frugal person for the most part. So when In-shape had this whole $19 gym membership for the new place only.... we jumped on it!   Now I will say this, it may not have a pool, but as Micah may remember... pools are for people who are not me!  So no big loss here.

I am excited to get back on track, because even though my eating habits are changed, it is not enough for me, they have changed in that I eat healthier and that I am not gaining weight... but I am not losing much to speak of either, just enough to make those 10's nearly fit so off my behind and off to the gym.