Wednesday, December 11, 2013

One way to Save Money on a Changing Table

DIY Changing Table Makeover

We originally wanted to purchase a dresser for our son's room. We wanted a good quality dresser that would last for years. This would have cost us around $300- $500. However I found this deal for a used changing crib on a Facebook for sale site for $25. I asked if she would take $20 and she said yes. The changing table was made out of pine and the bones to it were in great shape. All it needed was a fresh coat of paint. We decided to go bold and to add a pop of color to his room. We choose a blue color. First we took out the drawers then sanded all of the wood that would be painted. Next we spray painted it. Finally we put two coats of polyurethane to give it a glossy look and feel. We were going to spray paint the knobs as well but my husband found these new knobs at Home Depot. The knobs are stainless steel square shaped knobs with rounded edges. I loved the rounded edges to the square knobs just in case our son ever runs into one. The rounded edge is better than a sharp edge! For this project we had to buy the changing table, spray paint, small can of polyurethane and new knobs. We spent a total of $60 which I thought was well worth it.  The changing table serves its purpose for the time being and we can also upgrade it to a dresser later on in life! It also looks great and adds that personal touch to his room!

                                                Before                     &           After          

Starbucks Freebies

Starbucks Gift Card

Birthday Freebie
If you do not already have one, get a Starbucks gift card for yourself to take an opportunity of these Starbucks freebies. When you register your Starbucks Gift Card online you will receive a free Starbucks drink on your birthday when you join My Starbucks Rewards. This birthday freebie will be sent directly to your gift card for you to use. You should receive an e-mail from Starbucks around your birthday confirming your free birthday drink!  

Free Refills/Discount Codes
Also be sure to reload your gift card and use it instead of paying with cash or credit card. If you use your gift card you can get rewards such as free brewed and iced coffee and tea refills once you hit the green level status. I also get frequent e-mails from Starbucks with promo codes for discounted drinks or food items. To use the promo code you have to use your Starbucks gift card to receive the discount. 

Starbucks App
If you don’t want to carry yet another card in your wallet, download the Starbucks app on your android or iphone and access your gift card from your phone. You can scan to pay and also see if you have any current discount codes available.

To find out more about Starbucks Rewards Card go here: www.starbucks.com/card/rewards 



Starbucks Coffee Bag

Save your Starbucks coffee bags and bring them into any Starbucks that is free standing and not in a grocery or retail store for a free tall coffee. The bag will have a free coffee label on the side.