In Hawaii, men's normal work attire is aloha shirt & slacks. My husband owns about 30 aloha shirts - he buys them at thrift shops. He has this rule that every time he buys a new one, he has to throw one of the old ones away (Thanks to the rule, his closet is uncluttered unlike mine :<).
We normally donate old clothes in good condition to thrift shops and use unsavageable ones as rags. But the prints on aloha shirts are so cute that I just could not say goodbyes to them. So after some trials, I came up with an idea of turning them into cushion covers. 
All the tear & wear of old shirts usually are seen around neck and underarms, so if you cut these parts off, the remaining fabric is in pretty good condition. Plus, since buttons and button holes are already sewn, you don't have to put a zipper. How great is that?
Here is a simple instruction - I am a very lazy and armature seamstress, so pls. bear with me (If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer them :)
1. Turn a shirt inside out. 
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Turn a Man's Shirt into a Cushion Cover
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Coco's 10 Fav. Coupons
Courtesy: Leonard Low
1. $5.00 Off Huggies Gentle Care Diapers
2. $3.00 Off Huggies Natural Fit Diapers
3. $1.00 Off V8 100% Vegetable Juice
4. $1.00 Off Any Aleve, 20 ct. or larger
Coco's 10 Fav. Freebies
by miss_mischief1992
Small Fry & Drink at Jack in the Box * Thank you, Heather
Nelsons Pure & Clean Face Wash
Kotex Pad, Liner, & Tampon
Aveda Men Shampoo
Sephora by O.P.I Nail Polishes
First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk
First Friday Honolulu Gallery Walk is FREE self-guided tour of galleries, surrounding shops & restaurants and the Hawaii State Art Museum in downtown Honolulu.
Gallery Walk Guide Map
List of exhibitionsGalleries and other arts venues host monthly opening receptions (= free pupus (appetizers/snacks), perhaps??) to showcase their new exhibits. The surrounding shops and restaurants are also open until 9:00pm or later.
My husband and I joined this event two months ago and had a lot of fun. I normally do not prefer contemporary arts, but to my surprise, many of the exhibits were very inspirational and thought-provoking. I have to warn you, however, some of the exhibits at the galleries may be considered unsuitable for children. Also we felt a bit awkward because we were one of a few very under-dressed people.
If you are thinking of taking your children to this fun event, I highly recommend an event at the State Hawaii Art Museum. The museum hosts "Live from the Lawn," a FREE live entertainment that features local and around-the-world musicians and dancers. This month's theme is "Music and dance from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Java, Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines." The event runs from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
If weather holds tomorrow (I am so spoiled living in Hawaii, I simply do not go out when it rains :)), we are thinking of joining again. This time, we'll try to dress up.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Target Opens in Hawaii
by kr001
Yesterday, Target opend (rather quietly) its stores in Salt Lake & Kapolei, respectively. They are the first Target sotres in Hawaii. Both of the stores are rather far from our house, so we did not want to drive there in the middle of week. We plan to check either of them out on this weekend.
I read so many blog posts about great deals and finds at Target, I was so excited when I heard that it is coming to Hawaii. One of my favorite blogs on deals at Target is Attention Target Shoppers. I am pretty sure that the deals in Hawaii would differ from those on the mainland as usual. But you can learn the basic tips on deal shopping at Target from her blog.
Kreativ Blogger Award!!
Denise @ Together We Save gave me the Kreative Blogger Award. I am so excited. Yay! Denise is a wife & mom of 3. Check out her blog & be inspired!
The rules with this award are to name 7 things you love & pass the award to 7 blogs you love.
3. Savvy Suzie @ The $200 Mission
5. Tosha @ $avings Makes Cents
6. Dr. Mom @ Frugal Dr. Mom
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
As you've probably noticed, but I started joining Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura @ I'm an Organizing Junkie. Check out what other people are plannig for this week :)
Here is this week's menu at our home;
Mon: Spring Roll w/ saladLeftover for lunch
Tue: Hamburg Steaks w/ saladLeftover to make loco moco for lunch
Wed: Chicken & Broccoli Stir-fry w/ miso soupChicken & Broccoli for lunch
Leftover for lunch
Sat: Spaghetti with Three Tomatoes w/ salad
Sun: Cold Noodle Salad
Times Supermarkets Deals 3/4-10
Ragu Pasta Sauce
$5.00/3
- $.50/2 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/29/09)
Frugal Price: $1.50 each wyb 3
Kellogg's Cereals
Buy 3 Get 3 Free
- $1.00 Printable Coupon (Kellogg's Frosted Flakes), use 2 if possible
Frugal Price: Various
Bertolli Oven Bakes
$7.99
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.99
Heritage Organic Milk
$4.99
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: 4.49 each wyb 2
Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
$5.00/2
- $.35 Printable Coupon, use 2 if possible
Frugal Price: $2.15 each wyb 2 & use 2 coupons
Jell-O Puddings or Gelatines
$7.00/2
- $.60 Printable Coupon, use 2 if possible
Frugal Price: $2.90 each wyb 2 & use 2 coupons
Coffee Mate Creamer
$5.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.99
Lipton Tea Bags
$3.99
- $.60 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/11/09)
Frugal Price: $3.39
Newman's Own Salad Dressings
$3.29
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.79 each wyb 2
HOUSEHOLD
Lysol All Purpose or Toilet Bowl Cleaner
$2.99
- $.50
Frugal Price: $2.49
PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
Head & Shoulders Shampoo
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.99
HEALTH
Metamucil
$8.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 & 3/1 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $7.99
PET CARE
The Goodlife Recipe Dry Dog or Cat Food
$5.59
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.59
The Goodlife Recipe Biscuits or Bones for Dogs
$3.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.99
Hawaii Safeway Deals 3/4-10
48 HOUR STOCK-UP SALE (Saturday & Sunday)
Safeway Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
$1.99/lb.
5-lb. Bag Carrots or 3 lb. Bag Yellow Onions
$1.99 each
Angel Soft Bath Tissue, 12 Double Roll
$5.99
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.49
SUPER COUPONS (3/1-3 Only): Minimum $10 Purchase Required.
2-Liter 7-UP
Free
Lucerne Butter
$1.49
Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats/Raisin Bran Cereal
$1.99
SUPER COUPONS (3/1-8 Only): Minimum $10 Purchase Required
Cheez-It
$2.44
Kellogg's Special K Bars
$1.99
Pillsbury Cake Mix
$.99
Minute Maid Orange Juice
$2.49
Safeway Instant Oatmeal
$.99
SUPER COUPONS (3/4-10): Minimum $10 Purchase Required
DiGiorno Original Pizza
$4.47
Nabisco Oreo Cookies
$1.49 (w/ in-ad coupon)
Classico Pasta Sauce
$1.97 (w/ in-ad coupon)
Tostitos Tortilla Chips
$2.77
Knorr Lipton Sides or Veggie Plus
$.99
- $.75/2 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/12/09), if your safeway accepts manufacture's coupon in addition to the store coupon.
Frugal Price: $2.74/2
Simply Juice
$2.49
MJB or Hills Brothers Coffee
$5.99
CHILL-OUT AT HOME SALE (2/25-3/31)
* Spend $25 on Participating Products (Look for "Chill-Out at Home" tags) & Receive $10 Reward Coupon to be used on your next frozen food purchase
Smart Ones Entrees
$2.99
$1.00/5 Printable Coupon
$2.00/8 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.79 each wyb 5 or $2.74 each wyb 8
C & W Frozen Vegetables
$5.00/2
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.00 each wyb 2
Breyers Ice Cream
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to $7.99)
BUY 5 SAVE $5 (Mix & Match)
Participating Products:
Quaker Life 15 oz. $2.99
Kellogg's Corn Flakes 12 oz. $2.99
Post Raisin Bran 20 oz. $3.49
Post Fruity Pebbles 13 oz. $3.49
General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios 12.25 oz. $3.99
Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats 18 oz. $3.99
GROCERY
10 lb. Bag Navel Oranges
$.4.99 each
Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to $5.49)
Trans Ocean Crab Classic
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to $3.79)
Tyson Breaded Chicken Slections
$8.99
- $1.00 Coupon (Newspaper Insert, exp. 6/30/09)
Frugal Price: $7.99
Yoplait Go-Gurt
$3.49
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.49
Jell-O Gelatin or Pudding Snacks
$3.00
- $.60 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.40
Hershey's Easter Packaged Chocolate
$2.50
- $1.00/3 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.17 each wyb 3
Lysol Wipes
Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to $5.49)
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various
Monday, March 2, 2009
Hawaii Longs Drugs Deal 3/1-7
GROCERIES
Sea Alaska Fancy Wild Pink Salmon
$1.39
Peter Pan Peanut Butter
$2.59
- $.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.09
Folgers Ground Coffee, 33.9 oz
$7.59
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert (PG), exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $7.34
Coffee Mate, 35.3 oz
$4.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.99
Betty Crocker Cookie Pouch
$1.89
- $.50 Printable Coupon
- $1.00/2 from Betty Crocker $10 Coupon Booklet
Frugal Price: $1.49
Total Cereal
$2.89
- $.75 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.14
Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs
$2.69
- $1.00/2 Printable Coupon (for Mini Cakesters)
Frugal Price: $2.19 each wyb 2
HOUSEHOLD
Ziploc Containers, various
$2.59
- $1.00 Peelie (on the products at a store)
- $.75 Printable Coupon
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
- $.55 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert (SS), exp. 4/18/09)
Frugal Price: $1.59, $1.84, or $2.09
Ziploc Freezer or Storage Bags
$1.89
- $1.00 Peelie (on the products at a store)
- $.75 Printable Coupon
- $1.50/2 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $.89 or $1.14
$5.99
- $.75 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $5.24
$2.99
- $.55 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $2.44
Lysol Neutra Air Sanitizing Spray
$2.99
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $1.99
Renizit Super Oror Neutralizer
$1.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30/09)
Frugal Price: $.99
HEALTH
Advil, PM
$7.49
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $5.49
PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
Crest Tooth Paste
$2.89
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert (PG), exp. 3/31/09)
- $.75 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert (PG), exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.89 or $2.14
Crest Whitestrips, Advanced Seal
$31.99
- $10.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert (PG), exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: 21.99
Crest Whitestrips, Premium
$26.99
- $5.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert (PG), exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $21.99
Oral-B Advantage Toothbrush
$2.49
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.49
Pantene Shampoo, Conditioner, or 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
$3.79
- $1.00/2 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.29 each wyb 2
Pantene Hairstlying & Treatment Products
25 %
$2.00/2 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Head & Shoulder Shampoo, 2-in-1 Shampoo, or Conditioner
$5.19
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
- $2.00/2 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.19
Gillette, Shampoo, Conditioner, 2-in-1, Body Wash
$4.19
- $2.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $2.19
Clairol Hydrience
$7.99
- $1.00 In-ad Coupon or
- $3.00/2 In-ad Coupon
Frugal Price:$6.49 or $6.99
Clairol Nice'n Easy Perfect 10
$9.99
- $2.00 In-ad Coupon or
- $5.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.99 or $7.99
Rimmel Cosmetic Products
40% Off
- $1.00 Coupon (2/22 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Vaseline Lotion
$3.49
- $1.25 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09)
Frugal Price: $2.24
Olay Body Care Products
25% Off
- $.50 In-ad Coupon
- $1.50/2 In-ad Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: Various
Clean & Clear Products
25% Off
-$5.00 Acne Kit Printable Coupon
-$5.00 Blackhead Eraser Printable Coupon
-$2.00 Any product Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various
Degree & Dove Anti-Perspirant & Deeorant Products
25% Off
- $2.00 Printable Coupon (Degree Clinical Protection for Men)
- $.75 Printable Coupon (Degree for Women Ultra Clear)
- $2.00 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09) (Degree Clinical Protection)
- $1.00/2 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09)
- $.50 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30/09)
- $1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/30/09) (Secret Clinical Strength)
Frugal Price: Various
Gillette Disposable Razor, 3ct Venus or 4 ct Sensor 3
$5.89
- $2.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.89
Venus Breeze Razor
$7.39
- $2.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $5.39
Blink, lubricant Eye Drops
$4.89
- $1.50 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $3.49
Blink, Tears Lubricating Eyer Drops
$7.49
- $2.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 4/26/09)
Frugal Price: $5.49
Blistex, Sunscreen SPF 15
$.99
- $.35 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $.64
Stayfree, Maxi Pads or Ultra Thin Pads
$5.19
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.19
Carefree
$3.19
- $.50 Printable Coupon
- $1.00 Coupon (March '09 Seventeen & Lucky)
Frugal Price: $2.19 or $2.69
PET CARE
IAMS Dog Biscuits
$2.69
- $1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $1.69
IAMS Tartar Treats
$4.19
- $1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.19
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Hawaii Walgreens Deals 3/1-7
REGISTER REWARDS
#1: Buy $20 & get $5 RR; buy $5 & get $1 RR
Clorox, 2 to 32 oz. or 35 pack Disinfecting Wipes
$6.00/2
- Free Clorox wyb 2 Products
Formula 409, 22 or 32 oz.
$6.00/2
- $.75 Coupon (1/25 Newspaper Insert, exp. 5/31/09)
Brita: 3 pack Replacement Filters, Faucet Mount Refill, Pitcher
$15.00
#2: Buy 3 products, get $8 RR; buy 2 get $3 RR
Prilosec OTC
$27.99
-$1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert)
Metamucil or Fiber Sure
$10.99
-$1.00 from 2/8 PG
GROCERY
Lipton Tea
$6.00/2
-$.60 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert (RP), exp. 4/11/09)
Frugal Price: $2.70 each wyb 2
Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
$4.00/2
-$50/2 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert (RP), exp. 3/29/09)
Final Price: $1.75 each wyb 2
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
-$3.00 Register Rewards wyb 3
-$1.00 printable Coupon
Final Price: Various
HOUSEHOLD
Tide Laundry
$6.99
- $.35 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
- $1.00 Register Reward
Frugal Price: $5.64
Downy Liquid
$4.99
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.74
Bounce Dryer Sheets
$4.00
- $.25 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.74
Cascade Powder or Gel
$4.99
- $.50 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.49
Cascade Action Pacs
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)or
- $.50 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.99
Charmin Basic Bathroom Tissue 9 rolls
$4.00
-$.25 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Final Price: $3.75
Cottonelle Fresh Wipes 42 pack
$5.00/2 (w/ in-ad coupon)
-$.50 Coupon (2/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09)
Final Price: $2.00 wyb 2 (& use 2 coupons)
Febreze Fabric Refresher
$4.99
- $1.00 Coupon (2/8 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.99
HEALTH
Nature Made Vitamins
B1G1 free
- $1.00 Coupon (2/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 05/30/09)- Use Two
- $1.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various
Excedrin 80-100 ct.
$6.99
- $2.00 Coupon (1/4 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
- $2.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: $4.99
Aleve Pain Relief
$6.00/2
-$1.00/2 EasySaver Coupon
-$1.00 Printable Coupon-use two
Frugal Price: $1.50 each wyb 2
Alka Seltzer Plus Products
B1G1 free
-$1.00 Coupon (1/4 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)- use two
Frugal Price: Various
One a Day multivitamins
$14.00/2
-$4.00/2 Register Rewards
-$1.00 Coupon (1/4 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $4.00 each wyb two
Viactiv Dietary Supplements
$3.00 off (with in-ad coupons)
-$1.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: Various
-$3.29 Register Rewards
Frugal Price: FREE
Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Care
$2.99
- $2.00 Register Rewards
Frugal Price: $.99
Revlon Cosmetics
B1G1 free
Frugal Price: Various
Roc Skin Care
25% off
-$3.00 Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various
Clean & Clear Skin Care
25% off
-$5.00 Acne Kit Printable Coupon
-$5.00 Blackhead Eraser Printable Coupon
-$2.00 Any product Printable Coupon
Frugal Price: Various
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion
25% Off
-$1.50 Coupon (1/18 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/15/09)
-$2.00 Register Reward
Frugal Price: Various
Olay Body Wash or Bar Pack
$8.00/2
-$1.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.00 each
Old Spice body wash
$8.00/2
-$1.00 Coupon (2/8 or 3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $3.00 each
Crest Whitestrips Advance Seal
-$5.00 Register Rewards
-$10.00 Coupon (3/1 Newspaper Insert, exp. 3/31/09)
Frugal Price: $24.99
