Ikea, West Chester

Need an excuse to get a little shopping in? Head to Ikea today, noon to 5 pm for their 1st Kid's Fair. There is a puppet show by the American Red Cross at 1 pm. Fire truck display courtesy of the West Chester Fire Dept. SPCA = Pets for Adoption! Warm 98 Prize Wheel!! AND kids eat free (no adult purchase needed) in the restaurant, up to 3 kids menu items!

Coupons

There are some good coupons to print right now at www.coupons.com
A few of our favorites:
$3/1 Huggies Diapers (expires 5/28)
$2 Huggies Wipes (expires 5/28)
$1/2 Campbells Chunky Soup

Coupon Inserts 5/16

We can expect up to 2 coupon inserts in the Sunday newspaper. 1 SmartSource 1 RedPlum

Garden Tips/Composting

Ok, so you have your seeds and plants in the ground , now let's talk about how composting can help your garden and in return save you money.

Now,you can buy a simple container to keep on your counter top for your daily composting needs. These can be bought for under $30.00 at most stores like Walmart, Target, Lowes, ect.

You will compost items such as fruit peels vegetable peels, coffee grounds, including the filter.

The container will need to be emptied and put into your larger composter that you will keep outside. An old barrel, a new plastic trash can , either will do. Now, to start, add 20 pounds of soil. Add to your composter as often as needed and you will want to turn the compost every 2 weeks. Go to a fishing supply shop and buy a container of worms and add those as well.

I can not say enough for coffee grounds, your worms will love them and they will keep slugs at bay as well.

How deep should your compost be?
I suggest 2 to 4 pounds per square foot. If you read most articles this is alot but I have found this will give you fantastic yields, more than enough to share!

That is our tip for this week, happy gardening!

Great Tip

I saw this in a Rachel Ray book and loved it!

The one thing I hate about silver is how quick it can tarnish, this tip is so simple...put a piece of chalk in with your silverware....no more polishing!

Butterfly Show

The Butterfly show is up and running at the Krohn Conservatory. This is one of my family's favorite spring time events. It is open daily from 10am-5pm. You can pick up a $1.00 discount at any local UDF.

Ticket Prices:
Adults $6.00
Seniors $5.00
Children 5 and above $4.00
Under 4 is free!

Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day!

Enjoy your day! I know we are headed off to the movies. (that is what my family has planned for me) I also had breakfast made for me. I could not have been blessed with a better or more understanding husband. We are ready to start planning a special father's day for him!!!