Blueberries!

Today I bought plants and potting soil.  I'm very excited about these things.  I bought four heirloom tomatoes, Anaheim and jalapeno peppers (one each), some columbine, and a blueberry plant.
I'm just going to plant the blueberry plant and hope for the best.  The tag said hardy to -40° so we shall see.

Today was also the big ultrasound to make sure baby is growing in the proper fashion.  Everything is fine.  It was cute to see the little feet and hands and things.  Also, amazing what the technology shows.

It would appear that on sitting down I have forgotten what I was going to write about.  Hm...

So..here's a list of ways I'm thrifty?

• I buy the vast majority of my clothing and household items from Goodwill: I got a changing station there for $20, a nice wood one with two shelves below the padded top (exciting!).
• When it comes to organic cleaners, if I can't clean it with vinegar water I buy whatever cleaner is on sale that meets my standards.  Less than five ingredients, etc.
• Organic produce I purchase in much the same way as the cleaners: I scavenge the sale papers.
• I make nearly everything from scratch.  I'll be looking into making cereal here very soon.
• I save the produce bags from the store: they make a great substitute for plastic wrap.
• I shop around, keeping a loose price inventory (honey went up $3!!) on things I buy most to make sure I get them the cheapest I can.

Also, random tip:
If you think you don't have time for baking a cake from scratch there's a nifty trick you can do.  One day, when you have five minutes, mix all the dry ingredients together and put them in a tupperware/bag.  Stow away for later use.  When you need to actually bake the cake, take out the tupperware/bag and add the wet ingredients.  Viola!  You made your very own "box cake."  Note: it's helpful to keep the recipe on hand.