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Even though it is only April here in Chicago, it is time to start sprucing up the yard! I am a little hesitant to plant anything this early (due to our crazy Chicago weather it isn’t unheard of to have a snowstorm in May). However, I am more than happy to head to Big Lots for affordable items that make my patio area look 100% better. We have such a large area to work with, so I tried to work on several areas for the Big Lots! Patio Refresh For Under $100 Challenge. Here is what my yard looked like before I started on this project:
I know, my yard is pretty sad. That's why I was excited to check out what Big Lots had to offer to help spruce up the yard. Did you know that Big Lots has a wide range of high-quality, brand-name items for your home (aff) including furniture and mattresses, seasonal and patio, home (aff) décor, grocery, and consumables? I had no idea (and may have purchased a Diet Coke heading out the door). Now, I didn't have a big budget to turn my outdoor space into a backyard oasis. However, that wasn't an issue at all! I got all of this for less than $100!
We got so many awesome items that we could use to make our yard more fun! They really had everything from patio furniture to gazebos to fun items. The first thing I set up was the solar ground lights. We have a problem at night with people not realizing where the concrete ends and where the grass starts. These lights should help. (Plus, I wanted to show you how well they actually work! I was impressed!)
I also decided to spruce up where we grow strawberries with some pinwheels.
I saved the best for last. We collect gnomes here, so we created a little gnome garden for all of us to enjoy. I think the kids and I had the most fun putting this together!
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I love the little gnomes! I need those for my garden. You did a great job with the challenge.
I’ve been wanting to make a fairy garden outdoors so I’d pick something along that line from Big Lots. I’m currently looking for not only the house but the little accessories a well.
I absolutely love Big Lots! I get a lot of stuff at big lots and save so much money. I do need a new patio set I need to check them out and see what they offer. The Internet the Internet change
I love Big Lots. I go there all the time because I never know what treasures I will find when I am there.
Aww, I see a ton of fairy gardens popping up all over the place! That is a cute idea to turn your garden bed into one.
Fairy gardens are all the thing and I have been wanting to make one for a long time but have never done it. Haven’t even thought about going to big lots to find any of the stuff your talked about. Will have to hit them up and see what they have that I can use.
That is all kinds of awesome! My favorite things you got were the little garden gnomes. Ever since the days of David the Gnome on Nickelodeon, I’ve been a gnome fan. I’m off to Big Lots!
Love Big Lots! You did a lot of cute things in your garden. What a fun way to freshen things up.
I love shopping at big lots! I have got a bunch of great deals there for just about every season.
I am so excited to get outside and spruce up my yard. These are great decorations. I am doing a backyard makeover this spring.
Aweee the gnome garden is so precious! I love gnomes too. Great deals you found – we love Big Lots!
Those little gnomes are too cute. This is such a great deal. Can’t believe you only spent that mush for all these cute stuff.
I am very impressive! It gives me some ideas. Its very useful. I like it!
Cute! I love Big Lots. I just went there this week to their gardening section and picked out a memorial rock for my grandfather who recently passed away. They always have a good selection for inexpensive prices.
These are really useful in garden. I like this idea. Its cool and awesome!
Big Lots offers the biggest bang for your buck. My lawn area could use a makeover. The gnome garden is really cute.
I love your little garden. If I could refresh my patio, I would get some hanging lights for this summer and a nice porch swing. Our patio is in the shade and I plan to spend time on it this summer.
my parents and I love the garden life and end up there quite a bit in the warm months to de-stress… I love adding little trinkets here and there for the kids to play with (it’s a big attraction with all the neighborhood kids!) Makes life a little more fun and pleasant to look at : )
I love to shop at Big Lots! They have such great deals and so many treasures to find. You did a great job on your patio refresh challenge.
I haven’t been to Big Lots for a long time. I had no idea they had furniture!
Your patio and garden came out adorable. I love the little pinwheels.
The little fairy garden is cute! I think I would love that too if I have a front yard
So cute! I love your little additions! We are working on our new yard this spring as well! Making it all pretty!
It takes a lot to keep up a patio…. talkless of a house. This turned out pretty great.!