tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28801550297973117932024-03-13T05:24:59.157-07:00How much did your thrifty outfit cost?hello! Welcome to my blog. Have you ever wondered how much people spend on their clothing? Do you live for bag sales at thrift stores? Do you have clothing in your "DIY makeover" pile?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may enjoy this blog. So pull up a chair, grab a cuppa, and read on!ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-22452049764253970082021-05-24T19:24:00.003-07:002021-05-24T19:25:03.922-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Spring! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pardon my absence, I have been keeping myself busy Spring Cleaning. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the past few months, I have been working evenings and weekends organizing hoards of items stored in the basement at my flophouse. This was a repository for extra supplies, unwanted furniture, leftovers from renovations and the abandoned possessions of previous tenants. I had collected these items...until it got out of control. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are some before and after pictures:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before...the clutter gives me a headache</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6QIjq6Ccr8/YKxbo_fKnwI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/WXB8FNcaWl4thvijbadc5dAkIf3vBuy9ACNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d6QIjq6Ccr8/YKxbo_fKnwI/AAAAAAAAG_Q/WXB8FNcaWl4thvijbadc5dAkIf3vBuy9ACNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In April I buckled down and finally started organizing! I have donated many boxes of dishes and other miscellaneous items. I sorted through building materials and salvaged anything I thought I would use in the forseable future, the rest were donated.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every item you see had to get moved FOUR times!! A very tedious process which was more tiresome due to the low ceilings.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I spent 2 days solely to organize my light bulbs and light fixtures! This cubby shelf is great for organizing them. It was a $50 find when our Sears store went out of business and sold all their shelving.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ueFCSee10s/YKxcCrkSK6I/AAAAAAAAG_c/gr3Cm2aqISskKFiV3STuCHvc2IVdJs9fgCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="781" height="431" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ueFCSee10s/YKxcCrkSK6I/AAAAAAAAG_c/gr3Cm2aqISskKFiV3STuCHvc2IVdJs9fgCNcBGAsYHQ/w323-h431/image.png" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was profoundly proud of myself when a light fixture blew and I had to replace it. I knew *exactly* where to look for the replacement fixture! Huzzah!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cTQl5rq65qA/YKxcUUS-F7I/AAAAAAAAG_w/hSFSN4W1zhYLZnzBrP-8eLBokcoDBN-YACNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="286" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cTQl5rq65qA/YKxcUUS-F7I/AAAAAAAAG_w/hSFSN4W1zhYLZnzBrP-8eLBokcoDBN-YACNcBGAsYHQ/w382-h286/image.png" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you see the dangling chains suspended from the ceiling? They were my solution for holding trim for doorways. The trim is flimsy and prone to breakage. And so the chains keep them suspended out of harms way. I used the top of the cubby shelf to store lumber. With lumber fetching high prices...I salvaged every usable length I could find. They were all leftovers from previous projects.</span></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1lwDH5Y2e7s/YKxcZGPaffI/AAAAAAAAG_0/o0BjBZzgP6omuHl72Ziqq9XkcjiZCME6gCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1041" data-original-width="1388" height="324" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1lwDH5Y2e7s/YKxcZGPaffI/AAAAAAAAG_0/o0BjBZzgP6omuHl72Ziqq9XkcjiZCME6gCNcBGAsYHQ/w432-h324/image.png" width="432" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The finished result. A compact storage room where I can easily find everything! This took 5 weeks of work to get to this result. I still have 2 other rooms to organize at my leisure. Thankfully they have higher ceilings and are not a disaster.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I need to go rest my aching back...this week I start landscaping and painting ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting </span></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-34156001395858013832021-03-07T08:00:00.001-08:002021-03-07T08:00:30.267-08:00I had a dream...dainty flowered china.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well friends...the second week of March is upon us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And the air is starting to smell sweetly of spring. I love the longer days. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> I promised you pictures of the china I found. Here it is...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3kPq_VEug8/YET36pXeLQI/AAAAAAAAGGs/KPd7hZgF4Hs2xfZ3E5YI7Fx4LpmzLeWDwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="434" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3kPq_VEug8/YET36pXeLQI/AAAAAAAAGGs/KPd7hZgF4Hs2xfZ3E5YI7Fx4LpmzLeWDwCPcBGAsYHg/w326-h434/IMG_6213.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> ...first, I spied the flowered saucer. I thought it would look pretty displayed on a wall with the rest of my plates. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Then I saw the matching cup! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKD-YAlVjOg/YET4B9vQzjI/AAAAAAAAGGw/l9AQvoBUO2o_Q3QRBIqYQXfcaxbRTaANQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="369" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bKD-YAlVjOg/YET4B9vQzjI/AAAAAAAAGGw/l9AQvoBUO2o_Q3QRBIqYQXfcaxbRTaANQCPcBGAsYHg/w492-h369/IMG_6215.JPG" width="492" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And then the rest of set! Complete with teapot! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_MvRTodFko/YET4I2wBdgI/AAAAAAAAGG0/k5gYe8j9xHgvlQ-Sp1KrydsENUNgPRO6wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="342" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_MvRTodFko/YET4I2wBdgI/AAAAAAAAGG0/k5gYe8j9xHgvlQ-Sp1KrydsENUNgPRO6wCPcBGAsYHg/w457-h342/IMG_6214.JPG" width="457" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Miraculously, this dainty old china doesn't have a crack, a chip or any discoloration. I think it sat in someone's cabinet and was never used. Always a pity I say. These pretty things were meant for tea!! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEpTak5XvQk/YET4PAfCDcI/AAAAAAAAGG4/IhBr46SL1Wsi7ESaEo7xjpgs-xtK2KgtACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6216.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uEpTak5XvQk/YET4PAfCDcI/AAAAAAAAGG4/IhBr46SL1Wsi7ESaEo7xjpgs-xtK2KgtACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6216.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> The set includes the teapot, the creamer and 6 cups and 8 saucers. As soon as I get my curio cabinet set up I shall display this set. I'm sooo excited! I need to dash off to declutter and dust a corner of my living room now. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> happy thrifting ;)</span></div>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-17809157444815791002021-03-05T21:03:00.004-08:002021-03-05T21:04:32.378-08:00I had a dream...jewelery bonanza haul.<p style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">I had a dream...it was back in 1990. I was in my second year of university. I was relatively wealthy. I was working several part-time jobs, and slowly building up a respectable collection of jewelery. Money was fairly disposable, as I was renting an apartment, and I didn't own a car. I remember coveting the fabulous Byzantine jewelery line by Vendome. Lavish broaches, bold necklaces and precious earrings...on the trademark Vendome blue-velvet cards. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R_G1xa0OkNI/YEL_eNGyfzI/AAAAAAAAGAY/BB5QyQo6syIj6y6JpFQZCeSZNqF3vUMlACNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="794" height="303" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R_G1xa0OkNI/YEL_eNGyfzI/AAAAAAAAGAY/BB5QyQo6syIj6y6JpFQZCeSZNqF3vUMlACNcBGAsYHQ/w361-h303/image.png" width="361" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I remember the Vendome jewelery rack at our larger Shoppers Drug Mart. I would go there every week to salivate over the opulent baubles. Whenever I got a raise, that was my go-to shop to buy a new piece. The jewelery started at $25, which was a good chunk of my day's wages, and represented half of my weekly food budget. I remember plunking down my money and happily living off of cereal for a days, it was worth it to own a piece of this jewelery. Fast forward to 1995..and large gaudy jewelery was being replaced by sleek and minimal jewelery. I remember walking through our mall, and being immediately distracted by Vendome jewelery on clearance....there were bins of it...hundreds of earrings, on the distinctive velvet cards. Reduced to $8.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">$8.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I bought 2 pairs of earrings. And now, when I look on eBay, I see these earrings going for upwards of $40 a pair. I wish I could go back in time to scoop up all the jewelery as some sort of long term, investment scheme. Haha!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today I was in sore need of a work break. As luck would have it, the local Salvation Army thrift was open, and so I nipped in and browsed happily. I walked over to the jewelery cases, as last year I was lucky enough to scoop a Byzantine Vendome earring and broach set for $3 (insert shrieking noise here).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well, I didn't find a earring and broach set...I found this.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">SIX EARRING AND BROACH SETS!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(insert the sound of music playing as I started running in slow motion)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wsqxUx1HbI0/YEMDeys8uHI/AAAAAAAAGEg/L_34I0MuybM5Jlb6QU_aDR4z4-vckFvuQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="393" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wsqxUx1HbI0/YEMDeys8uHI/AAAAAAAAGEg/L_34I0MuybM5Jlb6QU_aDR4z4-vckFvuQCPcBGAsYHg/w524-h393/IMG_6197.JPG" width="524" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some fancy jools.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Someone must have cleaned out their jewelery box. And as luck would have it, the entire lot was for sale for a very reasonable price (therefore I am not eatting cereal).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don't need this jewelery, but I didn't hesitate to fork over my money. This type of haul keeps my endorphins high for weeks. I spent the last hour oohing and aahing at myself in the mirror. These earrings instantly add glamour and mystery to any outfit. If Sex and the City has taught us anything, it's that a beautiful piece of jewelery elevates even the most mundane clothing.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I was very happy to discover some vintage jewelery brands that I had never heard of before (thank you Etsy for being so informative).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me show you what I found.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--BFdjHJFRdg/YEMDD1ECOnI/AAAAAAAAGDk/VxB3PKPGXNUWhHSpA1QkFySSL5ANmtEvwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="430" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--BFdjHJFRdg/YEMDD1ECOnI/AAAAAAAAGDk/VxB3PKPGXNUWhHSpA1QkFySSL5ANmtEvwCPcBGAsYHg/w323-h430/IMG_6211.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My beloved Vendome. You can just make out the trademark "V"</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqHc6cTDQis/YEMDDxUw_0I/AAAAAAAAGDk/hplLw1_xofID-MUmID1l_lYcK4Mp8hRtQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="432" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqHc6cTDQis/YEMDDxUw_0I/AAAAAAAAGDk/hplLw1_xofID-MUmID1l_lYcK4Mp8hRtQCPcBGAsYHg/w324-h432/IMG_6212.JPG" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The broach was unmarked, and it isn't the same quality as the Vendome. But it will do as a set. It's quite pretty, and I do not have any jewelery with tangerine marbled stones.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGX75c6GwY8/YEMFQaH7heI/AAAAAAAAGE8/2vwBalChI-clc4pCqceUmz7TLlmtaQ4BgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="470" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jGX75c6GwY8/YEMFQaH7heI/AAAAAAAAGE8/2vwBalChI-clc4pCqceUmz7TLlmtaQ4BgCPcBGAsYHg/w352-h470/IMG_6201.JPG" width="352" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This blue set is soooo pretty! Art glass, aurora borealis rhinestones and blue crystals. I'm OBSESSED!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lMngiWSBClU/YEMFQe4H50I/AAAAAAAAGE8/7Afz51naLlE9D59f8TJwhqHOgsIscU6nwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lMngiWSBClU/YEMFQe4H50I/AAAAAAAAGE8/7Afz51naLlE9D59f8TJwhqHOgsIscU6nwCPcBGAsYHg/w332-h442/IMG_6191.JPG" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This set is unmarked. As a former ebayer, I'm confident I could flip it for the price I paid for the whole haul. But I plan to keep it and wear it lots!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BVvcJ0QN0b0/YEMFQdxL18I/AAAAAAAAGE8/QlDF4tJJARYKf_kT5erF4TbAQIC6Vk8dwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="489" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BVvcJ0QN0b0/YEMFQdxL18I/AAAAAAAAGE8/QlDF4tJJARYKf_kT5erF4TbAQIC6Vk8dwCPcBGAsYHg/w367-h489/IMG_6192.JPG" width="367" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Karu Arke Inc. Emerald Green circular broach with matching earrings. I"m not certain, but I"m pretty sure when I clipped these earrings on that I went back in time. I became a sultry vixen, in a form-fitting satin gown, with elbow length opera gloves and pancake makeup to die for. Then I blinked and I was me again...pony-tail, no makeup and an oversized men's sweater.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mO0A_OU5Q9U/YEMGQJ9HsgI/AAAAAAAAGFI/-El5xoNNpu0-8PUmWcivbODeHl1eTCY6QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mO0A_OU5Q9U/YEMGQJ9HsgI/AAAAAAAAGFI/-El5xoNNpu0-8PUmWcivbODeHl1eTCY6QCPcBGAsYHg/w345-h460/IMG_6207.JPG" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another mis-matched set. I had to squint hard at the earrings to read the maker. It was John Lewis California. Blimey! Someone's granny had good taste in jewelery!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fq7rzKfGlQ8/YEMHNC5dBiI/AAAAAAAAGFU/NoYgC5ef60gmL59ikwaex-rpfRc8gIxMgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="356" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fq7rzKfGlQ8/YEMHNC5dBiI/AAAAAAAAGFU/NoYgC5ef60gmL59ikwaex-rpfRc8gIxMgCPcBGAsYHg/w475-h356/IMG_6206.JPG" width="475" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank goodness for the zoom feature on the iPhone. No need for a magnifying glass to read tiny writing anymore!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oj1AyZIMi-0/YEMHNPDXCvI/AAAAAAAAGFU/EwOjJyzB58ESesYkN1ewLr9Bw88gNELBQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="421" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Oj1AyZIMi-0/YEMHNPDXCvI/AAAAAAAAGFU/EwOjJyzB58ESesYkN1ewLr9Bw88gNELBQCPcBGAsYHg/w316-h421/IMG_6205.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This set was easy to read. It's a Weiss fuschia pink rhinestone set. Pretty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hU7MrDdQPFU/YEMHzubeYuI/AAAAAAAAGFc/Cn2FKrrQnUg12QWgWMgcK4S0XJ3UVdRhQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="336" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hU7MrDdQPFU/YEMHzubeYuI/AAAAAAAAGFc/Cn2FKrrQnUg12QWgWMgcK4S0XJ3UVdRhQCPcBGAsYHg/w448-h336/IMG_6199.JPG" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another mismatched set. The earrings are Coro, and the exquisite broach is unmarked. It's GORGEOUS!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_2MGFo58bU/YEMHzoC1sZI/AAAAAAAAGFc/5EZnIHfl8UscCr6h3x8nHCzMV03OPIeMQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_2MGFo58bU/YEMHzoC1sZI/AAAAAAAAGFc/5EZnIHfl8UscCr6h3x8nHCzMV03OPIeMQCPcBGAsYHg/w402-h536/IMG_6194.JPG" width="402" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The crystal is heavy with sparkly, leaded facets. No hint of aurora borealis finish, so it's likely from the post-war era. It's sooo pretty and the crystals are pristine and clear, like the perfect winter ice. This will be gracing the neck of a white button-up in the near future.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WtWIiNCwZUM/YEMHzhUqNqI/AAAAAAAAGFc/VSjepsFABmYlfphUmIwhpbxbutGxkgDqQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="310" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WtWIiNCwZUM/YEMHzhUqNqI/AAAAAAAAGFc/VSjepsFABmYlfphUmIwhpbxbutGxkgDqQCPcBGAsYHg/w413-h310/IMG_6196.JPG" width="413" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtPOYeCaV8E/YEMHzguXONI/AAAAAAAAGFc/XOuCkCeR8HMqtz7eAAV0iDsPGou1gAiNACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="313" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qtPOYeCaV8E/YEMHzguXONI/AAAAAAAAGFc/XOuCkCeR8HMqtz7eAAV0iDsPGou1gAiNACPcBGAsYHg/w418-h313/IMG_6195.JPG" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also found some fabulous china on this trip. I"ll show it to you next time, after I have setup my new (new to me!) cabinet!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Until next time,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-75456391786034120372021-03-01T05:04:00.004-08:002021-03-01T05:09:15.458-08:00The last February thrift trip!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Good morning friends! Whew, after a week or so of balmy temperatures...the mercury has dipped to -26 Celcius again. It's cold and blustery, but later on I will bundle up for a walk before I start work. I am working from home, and I am getting alarmed at the amount of time I spend glued to a monitor. So I am forcing myself back into my walking regimen. 3km in the morning, and a longer 5 km on the weekend.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Remember the plague of garbage that <a href="https://vintagevixon.blogspot.com/">Vix</a> experienced? I collect my share of garbage too. And sometimes litterbugs are kind enough to throw away something useable. Here are 3 reusable shopping totes. After quarantine, and a good soak in dishwashing detergent, they are good as new. Here they are draining in my bathtub. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throwing litter on the streets and on people's property is a terrible thing. I used to suffer a plague of litter at my flophouse. It wasn't uncommon to find McD wrappers (it's everywhere!), empty liquor containers, cigarette butts etc. Since I have erected a fence, the garbage hasn't stopped! The dirty blighters drop their garbage in the gap between my fence and an adjacent low wall. They sit on the wall to enjoy their snacks and smokes, and then leave their garbage behind. I guess I'll have to install spikes next.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ix0W8Pgo_K4/YDzXhw6S7zI/AAAAAAAAF7s/CAlkVSUW1lcl6_Ur47CVwxChQycniDUigCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6135.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ix0W8Pgo_K4/YDzXhw6S7zI/AAAAAAAAF7s/CAlkVSUW1lcl6_Ur47CVwxChQycniDUigCPcBGAsYHg/w300-h400/IMG_6135.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I come from a long line of garbage pickers. I hate it when things are wasted. I remember visiting my mom's parents in Turkey. It was the seventies. And I remember leaning out of my grandmother's salon window to watch the pedestrians and the odd horse-drawn wagon along the cobblestone street below. The street was narrow and always immaculately swept by local labourers. I remember watching an elderly gentlemen going for a stroll when he stopped suddenly, stooped down, and picked up a 8" length of discarded cord. He thriftily coiled it up and tucked it into a pocket. He resumed his stroll. Waste not, want not. Sadly the last time I visited Turkey, there was McD and Starbucks everywhere..and a lot of garbage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I hope that we don't get buried in McD wrappers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Onto my last February thrift.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Our Covid cases have increased dramatically. And pent up from staying inside so much, I went on a spree. I visited a Salvation Army, Value Village, and a sewist shop.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is my new white serving dish. I use it for flowers.</span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXzk7kJ5E2E/YDzXh6ZtZkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jI-LSUgokkAHd2aKMbdZhPYsAHoy4shcQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6134.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="363" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXzk7kJ5E2E/YDzXh6ZtZkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jI-LSUgokkAHd2aKMbdZhPYsAHoy4shcQCPcBGAsYHg/w484-h363/IMG_6134.JPG" width="484" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thrifted white tray holding my new plants. Tablecloth, Pyrex fridgie, condiment set and tray are all thrifted. Dining table and chair purchased second hand or thrifted. </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I purchased this dish at Salvation Army. I think it was meant to hold an assortment of ors d'oeuvres. I already had one that I use to hold necessary clutter on my kitchen counter. I like it because it corrals the small bits and pieces.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIr_TTTvC4E/YDzXh4mGk4I/AAAAAAAAF7s/EfkHeOlBDR84cZZNm1ZGF92q3zfuagXwQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6124.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="389" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIr_TTTvC4E/YDzXh4mGk4I/AAAAAAAAF7s/EfkHeOlBDR84cZZNm1ZGF92q3zfuagXwQCPcBGAsYHg/w292-h389/IMG_6124.JPG" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A local sewist shop is going out of business. It's a sad day when we loose another small business. I stopped in to purchase some ribbon and zippers (I bought lots!). I chatted with the proprietor, who is a hard-working independant woman. Sadly she is another victim of mass consumerism. When Covid appeared she sewed masks and seemed to prosper. But then mass produced masks became available and her business declined. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">She decided to sell everything and move away. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-103hdTnKGl4/YDzXh_2n-9I/AAAAAAAAF7s/wK47YDT3H68qGL4ldaJNmcFaELucAb2JwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6126.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="412" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-103hdTnKGl4/YDzXh_2n-9I/AAAAAAAAF7s/wK47YDT3H68qGL4ldaJNmcFaELucAb2JwCPcBGAsYHg/w309-h412/IMG_6126.JPG" width="309" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ribbon will be used to mend a thrifted cardigan.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My shopping didn't end there. The Salvation Army store had more kitchen treasures. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVcDvYNpTgU/YDzXh4kWhkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/CQKgZtRTc841cQ8Nx1aPpR_SkLCBnIwUQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6119.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="398" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IVcDvYNpTgU/YDzXh4kWhkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/CQKgZtRTc841cQ8Nx1aPpR_SkLCBnIwUQCPcBGAsYHg/w298-h398/IMG_6119.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I already have the dinner plates in this dish set. I remember buying them when my youngest was a baby. I dithered over this set, which is complete with lunch plates and 4 mugs and saucers. I couldn't leave them behind. On a nostalgia trip, I also bought the avacodo Pyrex dish. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w4m31shJbo4/YDzXh0jMwaI/AAAAAAAAF7s/ATchO6p6NZU73Q4cqTJq2G-Fr6zK7ZZ3ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6121.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="459" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w4m31shJbo4/YDzXh0jMwaI/AAAAAAAAF7s/ATchO6p6NZU73Q4cqTJq2G-Fr6zK7ZZ3ACPcBGAsYHg/w344-h459/IMG_6121.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I absolutely love the designs!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B5vRPx_clq0/YDzXh_X2sKI/AAAAAAAAF7s/kw7niF1JG9Q__djDyqleG8G4wtt7UHbwQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6120.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="441" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B5vRPx_clq0/YDzXh_X2sKI/AAAAAAAAF7s/kw7niF1JG9Q__djDyqleG8G4wtt7UHbwQCPcBGAsYHg/w331-h441/IMG_6120.JPG" width="331" /></a></div><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This little white dish is nothing particularly special. But I have a small collection of blue plates, and I think this will be a nice addition. I plan to display them on a wall.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6sI0Jk7N270/YDzXhyMuu5I/AAAAAAAAF7s/sXYQVpcvRjMr03jCS8UPy2ikPF6Wnn84gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="388" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6sI0Jk7N270/YDzXhyMuu5I/AAAAAAAAF7s/sXYQVpcvRjMr03jCS8UPy2ikPF6Wnn84gCPcBGAsYHg/w291-h388/IMG_6127.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Salvation Army was having a 50% off sale on jackets and winter outerwear. Because as soon as the temperature starts to spike, people want to buy spring clothing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I snapped up this wool plaid jacket. It looks very pretty on! Lately I have been inspired by plaids and oversized althleisure. I've been watching YouTube vidoes for a South Korean brand called Ader Error. I absolutely luuuurve how the pieces are mixed together. I am absolutely a fan of comfortable well-made clothing that you can travel in...and also swaddle yourself in for a quick nap on the bus.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMUD-apTEU0/YDzXh03JQBI/AAAAAAAAF7s/TUafZPXBQKoxw1fL6m0jefRhbHm-Yg4AwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6128.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="417" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VMUD-apTEU0/YDzXh03JQBI/AAAAAAAAF7s/TUafZPXBQKoxw1fL6m0jefRhbHm-Yg4AwCPcBGAsYHg/w313-h417/IMG_6128.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I plan to pair this jacket with a knit maxi skirt, plaid boots and a touque. And lavish amounts of rhinestone jewelery!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OPac4j1gjao/YDzXhysw1rI/AAAAAAAAF7s/oHMB5km4io0gfDuSkRXvGIDo3hqP0R-MACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6129.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="409" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OPac4j1gjao/YDzXhysw1rI/AAAAAAAAF7s/oHMB5km4io0gfDuSkRXvGIDo3hqP0R-MACPcBGAsYHg/w307-h409/IMG_6129.JPG" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the Salvation Army thrift store, I nipped into Value Village.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found something.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbLmypHSyqg/YDzXhzUo1vI/AAAAAAAAF7s/JTdRZZVZRNYXWWglEaVJm0Z9Xgdp2zNnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6117.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="477" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UbLmypHSyqg/YDzXhzUo1vI/AAAAAAAAF7s/JTdRZZVZRNYXWWglEaVJm0Z9Xgdp2zNnQCPcBGAsYHg/w358-h477/IMG_6117.JPG" width="358" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage 80's men's shirt.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span> </span><span> </span>I found this fabulous oversized silk shirt. I was a little shocked at the price! I remember that these shirts were always on special for $30. Nonetheless it came home with me. After quarantine, I tossed it in the drier at high heat, as a prevention against bed bugs. Then I washed it carefully. It's hanging to dry and I can hardly wait to wear it!!</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jlU8qSgG6Dc/YDzXhyqvpkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jYxNBgFpA4YfQAuxgN8_a2ZaxPlxM_1RQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6118.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jlU8qSgG6Dc/YDzXhyqvpkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jYxNBgFpA4YfQAuxgN8_a2ZaxPlxM_1RQCPcBGAsYHg/w332-h442/IMG_6118.JPG" width="332" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A few other things jumped into my cart as well! Some large pieces of fabric...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ej4iLrzEWo0/YDzXh-1uzzI/AAAAAAAAF7s/0oVBD_xeFEEdqnIg7Ziw23EfWXQfYNcPwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="397" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ej4iLrzEWo0/YDzXh-1uzzI/AAAAAAAAF7s/0oVBD_xeFEEdqnIg7Ziw23EfWXQfYNcPwCPcBGAsYHg/w298-h397/IMG_6116.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">....and this!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gpxy1qQ3fy8/YDzXh3wCX4I/AAAAAAAAF7s/QIUeYaa_v2cGnezYdKcC_09PGWJE46UVQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6114.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="459" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gpxy1qQ3fy8/YDzXh3wCX4I/AAAAAAAAF7s/QIUeYaa_v2cGnezYdKcC_09PGWJE46UVQCPcBGAsYHg/w344-h459/IMG_6114.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This pristine top is another vintage find. Circa late 1980's I plan to wear it with my new plaid jacket!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL_hSBX9boo/YDzXh2WzUzI/AAAAAAAAF7s/PaD5l8jP4OQtPnU7wUaZ89ipotZN5oWGgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6113.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IL_hSBX9boo/YDzXh2WzUzI/AAAAAAAAF7s/PaD5l8jP4OQtPnU7wUaZ89ipotZN5oWGgCPcBGAsYHg/w342-h456/IMG_6113.JPG" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I didn't stop there. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-u6eVKZRG8/YDzXh1aEejI/AAAAAAAAF7s/Bhtv7OTe5BkklIarEkuxW1RT1nlh7KpCgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6130.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="289" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H-u6eVKZRG8/YDzXh1aEejI/AAAAAAAAF7s/Bhtv7OTe5BkklIarEkuxW1RT1nlh7KpCgCPcBGAsYHg/w385-h289/IMG_6130.JPG" width="385" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Federal Circus Mixing bowls</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had been eyeing the circus set of mixing bowls. They were posted for sale on our local marketplace. The price was high, but reasonable considering it was a complete set. I spent a week thinking about the purchase. Then I checked and it was still available. I decided it was meant to be mine. I haggled a bit with the vendor and she was gracious enough to add this fridgie set.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocnsHXadQus/YDzXh42xrdI/AAAAAAAAF7s/A2qp5zEytvYHhmUYQv3scqHYvKU5HTTPgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6132.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="301" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ocnsHXadQus/YDzXh42xrdI/AAAAAAAAF7s/A2qp5zEytvYHhmUYQv3scqHYvKU5HTTPgCPcBGAsYHg/w401-h301/IMG_6132.JPG" width="401" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pyrex fridge set</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I ended my spree with one last purchase. I moved into my house 8 years ago and I am still furnishing it. I found a second hand curio cabinet for $80!!! It was from a moving sale! I immediately snapped it up. When the quarantine is over, I will set it up, and get rid of the makeshift shelves that currently occupy it's place. Bliss!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXzk7kJ5E2E/YDzXh6ZtZkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jI-LSUgokkAHd2aKMbdZhPYsAHoy4shcQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6134.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="351" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXzk7kJ5E2E/YDzXh6ZtZkI/AAAAAAAAF7s/jI-LSUgokkAHd2aKMbdZhPYsAHoy4shcQCPcBGAsYHg/w468-h351/IMG_6134.JPG" width="468" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy thrifting everyone. I'm off for a quick walk before work.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stay safe :)</span></div><p></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-60886710432176946362021-02-21T19:18:00.003-08:002021-02-21T19:18:47.046-08:00February Frugal Hacks part deux<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends! Today was a good day! It was warm enough to venture out in shirtsleeves...and after I finished work, I went thrifting!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OP0Bj0uGqAs/YDMLtpiuahI/AAAAAAAAF14/hU7jNL3k0foenM7gWsFQFZNEbMuIwF_MgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="417" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OP0Bj0uGqAs/YDMLtpiuahI/AAAAAAAAF14/hU7jNL3k0foenM7gWsFQFZNEbMuIwF_MgCPcBGAsYHg/w313-h417/IMG_6106.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pliers, jump rings, earring studs and some little bits I stashed away 20 years ago...add a discarded gold chain...then add some seashell pendants from today's thrift haul. It pays to know how to make jewelery, how to sew, how to knit or crochet etc. I keep a stash of jewelery making tools, beads, fabric, yarn..I have a mini warehouse of craft supplies. Some of it was free!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">BAM!!!!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQp-bwQGRU/YDML1daWULI/AAAAAAAAF18/Fxo-n9Jvfm8u_qPUiO57kj-yGEcRs4GVACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="506" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ccQp-bwQGRU/YDML1daWULI/AAAAAAAAF18/Fxo-n9Jvfm8u_qPUiO57kj-yGEcRs4GVACPcBGAsYHg/w380-h506/IMG_6108.JPG" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zo-PrgkD1rM/YDML1T3fu5I/AAAAAAAAF18/SK7qM4J1nb8KJohLQsyEsP0AmfoIQFMvwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zo-PrgkD1rM/YDML1T3fu5I/AAAAAAAAF18/SK7qM4J1nb8KJohLQsyEsP0AmfoIQFMvwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6110.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am very pleased at how these turned out. I can hardly wait to wear my new seashell jewelery!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcyFWdw8iYI/YDML1WEEOFI/AAAAAAAAF18/YJ-dhD42aTk4JABSxa6r4HXbxSuBhFmHACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FcyFWdw8iYI/YDML1WEEOFI/AAAAAAAAF18/YJ-dhD42aTk4JABSxa6r4HXbxSuBhFmHACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6109.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are some free and thrifted crafty items. Can you figure out what I made?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JpZ3l8hfHH0/YDMMEFtxSBI/AAAAAAAAF2A/6TOgF-Y90zYfmru5mdEKcyb3hBDEju6SgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JpZ3l8hfHH0/YDMMEFtxSBI/AAAAAAAAF2A/6TOgF-Y90zYfmru5mdEKcyb3hBDEju6SgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6039.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5STwgESOuA/YDMMKwJpDEI/AAAAAAAAF2E/wjcg4O_IdcspEM8xvPd2bBK6us04DzjDQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5STwgESOuA/YDMMKwJpDEI/AAAAAAAAF2E/wjcg4O_IdcspEM8xvPd2bBK6us04DzjDQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6037.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cg4leUmxA04/YDMMRf0YuRI/AAAAAAAAF2I/V4M9zUNhII8QWyHhYzwbL5GJNrJskWAogCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cg4leUmxA04/YDMMRf0YuRI/AAAAAAAAF2I/V4M9zUNhII8QWyHhYzwbL5GJNrJskWAogCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6038.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ek_1X68gFg/YDMMYqiCCyI/AAAAAAAAF2M/Ep9RPGrnjFo0gs9alcFZVWKWGKQ3AGiMACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Ek_1X68gFg/YDMMYqiCCyI/AAAAAAAAF2M/Ep9RPGrnjFo0gs9alcFZVWKWGKQ3AGiMACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6040.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dyhXPE_dZ7I/YDMMgFT2y-I/AAAAAAAAF2Q/ycZsQpAR-X4Z-BZiNdUEbNJAalgIWHDHgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dyhXPE_dZ7I/YDMMgFT2y-I/AAAAAAAAF2Q/ycZsQpAR-X4Z-BZiNdUEbNJAalgIWHDHgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6034.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">Spring's coming! </div></span><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqHt9s8gi8k/YDMNJrmqFjI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/RG6sPS3QgK4bVwcL52woMCPYBShHjxXKQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqHt9s8gi8k/YDMNJrmqFjI/AAAAAAAAF2Y/RG6sPS3QgK4bVwcL52woMCPYBShHjxXKQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_6109.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-17648596620827443152021-02-15T08:44:00.000-08:002021-02-15T08:44:27.280-08:00February Frugal Hacks<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Brrrrr! It's -34 Celcius in the still air and I am dawdling. I am loathe to leave my nice warm house. The temperature has been so cold, that certain services have been cancelled. School busses have been cancelled because some of them cannot start. School crossing guard service have been cancelled. It is too cold for them to work outside.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">But I need to go to my flophouse to complete a repair, and do some cleaning and organizing. There is always lots to do! I enjoy working at my building because the tangible improvements are gratifying. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I manage the property, and perform critical functions such as monitoring the boilers etc. so </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am essential. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today is a holiday (it's Family Day in Canada). This holiday is a good thing! It's meant to break up the monotony of artic winter temperatures and allow families stay at home (I just realized the irony of this). I am using this holiday to do some work. But rest assured I spent the Valentine's weekend lolling about on the couch watching trash TV. Yesterday I did venture outside, very briefly. I had to take the garbage out and to sort the recyclables...and after a few minutes my fingertips were so chilled that they started to burn. This is a precursor to frostbite. So I decided to stay in for the rest of the day. I used to enjoy long walks and working outside in the fresh air. But I think I'll hibernate for another 4 weeks until the temperatures warm up. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This morning I wrapped up warmly and started the car. In this deep-freeze, I need to warm my car for 30 minutes or risk it stalling at a traffic light. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">So I thought I'd use this opportunity to share some frugal hacks, this is the flophouse landlord edition of "February Frugal Hacks".</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you see this little double-clamp? I bought it at an "As Seen on TV" store years ago when I visited Mall of America in Minnesota. It is quite possibly the best thing they sell! I use it to eke out the last few drops in a bottle. The bottles of shampoo came from cleaning out rooms after some tenants vacated. They left behind 5 half-empty bottles of shampoo which I decanted into 2 full bottles. Some people may turn their noses up at using someone else's discarded shampoo...not me though! I make sure to consolidate like shampoos together, and reap the rewards! I figure I saved $14 by saving 5 bottles from the trash.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-By0jzUMzFPw/YCqUx8HNxEI/AAAAAAAAFyc/RCVXroesZBEkuaA4ggM8I6WGPQ0WwgTQwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="461" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-By0jzUMzFPw/YCqUx8HNxEI/AAAAAAAAFyc/RCVXroesZBEkuaA4ggM8I6WGPQ0WwgTQwCPcBGAsYHg/w346-h461/IMG_6032.JPG" width="346" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2V9D1MKVko/YCqUx075QfI/AAAAAAAAFyc/kd0MNW_xmVwiAbXohVIqjEULFrwUwg4KgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="479" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t2V9D1MKVko/YCqUx075QfI/AAAAAAAAFyc/kd0MNW_xmVwiAbXohVIqjEULFrwUwg4KgCPcBGAsYHg/w359-h479/IMG_6031.JPG" width="359" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is a small repair I made that went awry. A pipe had broken, and I tried fixing it myself by gluing it together with super-glue, and then affixing a collar made from marine epoxy. After everything cured properly, I turned the water on and it fell apart. My patch job couldn't withstand the water pressure. So I called a plumber in. Heck, I tried though! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1pc9pg6_t60/YCqVcLCMEZI/AAAAAAAAFzA/i8A_DMqOW8sSy_WHUz2tpw69KRHjefD4QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="439" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1pc9pg6_t60/YCqVcLCMEZI/AAAAAAAAFzA/i8A_DMqOW8sSy_WHUz2tpw69KRHjefD4QCPcBGAsYHg/w329-h439/IMG_6001.JPG" width="329" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I enjoy making small repairs and improvements. When I call in a skilled trade I ask if I can ask them questions, or record them working, so that I can learn. My knowledge and skills are becoming more substantial...and I continue to apply them whenever I can!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xs--KDx6ySw/YCqVcGcZbDI/AAAAAAAAFzA/msDSuzPJuD8ZtsQs-q1Abak4DzFGj7fAACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_6005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xs--KDx6ySw/YCqVcGcZbDI/AAAAAAAAFzA/msDSuzPJuD8ZtsQs-q1Abak4DzFGj7fAACPcBGAsYHg/w355-h266/IMG_6005.JPG" width="355" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is a picture of a sturdy cube truck. Used to store garbage. My building generates enough garbage to fill three of these. Instead of spending over $700 to purchase 3 trucks...I am going to try to make my own version.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smxF8dYwyxo/YCqVhwQOr_I/AAAAAAAAFzE/Xsd96bKNAvQDAO-DmwNXQoh7NJ62yEiBACPcBGAsYHg/s2208/IMG_5695.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="1242" height="579" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-smxF8dYwyxo/YCqVhwQOr_I/AAAAAAAAFzE/Xsd96bKNAvQDAO-DmwNXQoh7NJ62yEiBACPcBGAsYHg/w326-h579/IMG_5695.PNG" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are 2 hand trucks I purchased. They are used to move pallets of goods, so they are extremely sturdy. I managed to acquire the carts for a bargain. And I have convinced a friend to help me fabricate a box for each of the carts. I have plywood and hardware that I was able to purchase second hand...don't get me started on the price of plywood and other lumber products!! I would rather scour online marketplaces to find material rescued from other projects. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On a side note...remind me to tell you the story of the marauding raccoon who feasts on unattended garbage bags left outside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My goal is to create 2 rolling cube trucks for less than $300 each. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trtQyQPMsTE/YCqVhzUbZXI/AAAAAAAAFzE/UYOFnhTfaE0Rw5K8Ex8mPt0miA20A2RdQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trtQyQPMsTE/YCqVhzUbZXI/AAAAAAAAFzE/UYOFnhTfaE0Rw5K8Ex8mPt0miA20A2RdQCPcBGAsYHg/w339-h452/IMG_5704.JPG" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After some friendly chatter, I was able to reduce the price from $150 to something more affordable. These hand trucks retail for a lot of money!! In the event my project fails, I can still sell them for more than I paid.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vxrJtLEIumk/YCqVh1_Hf8I/AAAAAAAAFzE/_rTk74ziStEIJavuYJ1NC3IReFhBpJpqACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="559" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vxrJtLEIumk/YCqVh1_Hf8I/AAAAAAAAFzE/_rTk74ziStEIJavuYJ1NC3IReFhBpJpqACPcBGAsYHg/w419-h559/IMG_5644.JPG" width="419" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">As the weather warms up I will show you the progress for these carts. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For now, stay warm! </span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-7571039860815580722021-02-08T13:39:00.000-08:002021-02-08T13:39:50.230-08:00What to wear in -15 to -20 Celcius<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends! Well the balmy temperatures we have been experiencing have been displaced by a polar vortex. The mercury has now dipped to a high of -15 Celcius during the day, with a low of -20 Celcius at night. Sigh.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Time to pack away the cotton sweaters and bring in the wool, angora and cashmere (note: I do my best to buy second-hand wool and cashmere because I don't like how some companies harvest their cashmere and angora).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oV6_a7O3-pQ/YCGr_F7_Y2I/AAAAAAAAFu8/3FAnDt0nTPkLRxuDJSz8PxoYDkruEUNOACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oV6_a7O3-pQ/YCGr_F7_Y2I/AAAAAAAAFu8/3FAnDt0nTPkLRxuDJSz8PxoYDkruEUNOACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5971.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the weather starts getting cold, forget about wearing tight sweaters and skinny jeans. You need loose layers that trap heat. My go-to outfit choice is a loose tunic sweater worn over a long sleeved thermal top. Loose jeans with thermal underwear underneath and warm boots with wool socks. Topped with an oversized warm coat, hat and scarf and good mitts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is the a small part of my sweater collection. I drift towards oversized sweaters made of wool or wool/acrylic or cashmere or angora. When I go shopping, I"ll check out the menswear and women's plus sizes for items that are a couple sizes larger than I normally wear. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wx291tgHXmY/YCGsE9qxm0I/AAAAAAAAFvA/4YfDSWgCHEsi3yFrXI0LcAe6FALUK3UewCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5972.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wx291tgHXmY/YCGsE9qxm0I/AAAAAAAAFvA/4YfDSWgCHEsi3yFrXI0LcAe6FALUK3UewCPcBGAsYHg/w356-h474/IMG_5972.JPG" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are the only two sweaters that I purchased new. The pink tunic is from RW and the cream tunic is from Hudson's Bay store.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vK2v07oTazk/YCGsJM_e_HI/AAAAAAAAFvE/LRbk-n7e1q0AvCrFPhFTSKM3xfHCiURnACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vK2v07oTazk/YCGsJM_e_HI/AAAAAAAAFvE/LRbk-n7e1q0AvCrFPhFTSKM3xfHCiURnACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5973.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These sweaters were all thrifted. I likely didn't pay more than $5 each. The pink turtleneck has had the tag cut out, but it is very good quality.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLcTbmqKkCQ/YCGsQNnOCyI/AAAAAAAAFvI/p03-IDU1dD8bTSXFuIbAVD6u4Xk2rcfDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="510" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nLcTbmqKkCQ/YCGsQNnOCyI/AAAAAAAAFvI/p03-IDU1dD8bTSXFuIbAVD6u4Xk2rcfDgCPcBGAsYHg/w382-h510/IMG_5974.JPG" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fine merino wool men's sweater with geometric design.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kWtgWZ8lMH4/YCGsYPgN-SI/AAAAAAAAFvM/uGBCgfyTXvE2F3gm-atnHsX_Evs2GtnNACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="458" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kWtgWZ8lMH4/YCGsYPgN-SI/AAAAAAAAFvM/uGBCgfyTXvE2F3gm-atnHsX_Evs2GtnNACPcBGAsYHg/w344-h458/IMG_5978.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jones Studio oversized tunic made of acrylic.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BT6JuIXu0xM/YCGsYIbxr2I/AAAAAAAAFvM/tvrul-AAnScpbA_HU-UB1LXVfAU93hzpACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5979.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BT6JuIXu0xM/YCGsYIbxr2I/AAAAAAAAFvM/tvrul-AAnScpbA_HU-UB1LXVfAU93hzpACPcBGAsYHg/w322-h429/IMG_5979.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ANA sweater tunic..it has glitter thread!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fRmjrjnwG0/YCGsYJgr2yI/AAAAAAAAFvM/a9-0UQ_FhYMOBMZFkqaUPupeWzk0lRyxACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5977.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2fRmjrjnwG0/YCGsYJgr2yI/AAAAAAAAFvM/a9-0UQ_FhYMOBMZFkqaUPupeWzk0lRyxACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5977.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Elisabeth plus sized acrylic wool sweater </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VrrtUxKwwL8/YCGsYDZ0QBI/AAAAAAAAFvM/JIJx268dx3Emtt862YGEqmF73PWM4QJ0ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VrrtUxKwwL8/YCGsYDZ0QBI/AAAAAAAAFvM/JIJx268dx3Emtt862YGEqmF73PWM4QJ0ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5976.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My cherished, Canadian made Linda Lundstrom tunic</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtpyLR1F-8k/YCGsYKY-JNI/AAAAAAAAFvM/KcOjmTtTtOoDnTZQI6cKvAlqi3TlPyuAQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="452" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtpyLR1F-8k/YCGsYKY-JNI/AAAAAAAAFvM/KcOjmTtTtOoDnTZQI6cKvAlqi3TlPyuAQCPcBGAsYHg/w339-h452/IMG_5975.JPG" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Two sweater dresses, I wear them over leggings or jeans</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XRVr5wlDPvY/YCGstq8oTKI/AAAAAAAAFvU/0fQ1SCXfvSskUJ6gKUVurMJPVgMza0OGgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="465" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XRVr5wlDPvY/YCGstq8oTKI/AAAAAAAAFvU/0fQ1SCXfvSskUJ6gKUVurMJPVgMza0OGgCPcBGAsYHg/w349-h465/IMG_5980.JPG" width="349" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nice Italian made loose grey sweater dress...it looks nice dressed up and dressed down! Sweater dresses are so versatile!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4l5Ax-B3V9A/YCGsy7o94bI/AAAAAAAAFvY/5L4zHZ6_HcYEyvoNA5sN3SFj2hVi9UmcgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4l5Ax-B3V9A/YCGsy7o94bI/AAAAAAAAFvY/5L4zHZ6_HcYEyvoNA5sN3SFj2hVi9UmcgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5982.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cynthia Rowley Merino Wool dress. I can hardly wait to wear this! It's so pretty.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYrjdSY312M/YCGsy-SUEJI/AAAAAAAAFvY/4joIWqwZmCMybig-EwxLy7lZ9G1V_huGQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FYrjdSY312M/YCGsy-SUEJI/AAAAAAAAFvY/4joIWqwZmCMybig-EwxLy7lZ9G1V_huGQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5981.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Well friends, I hope you are keeping safe and sane. Hope to hear from you soon.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">stay warm!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-2647409520605619012021-02-07T12:51:00.000-08:002021-02-07T12:51:36.721-08:00Monster Haul part two<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Well hello hello friends! Mother Nature has resumed her standard operating process, and thus the temperatures in Northwestern Ontario have dropped!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Speaking of drops...check out these price drops (see what I did there :) )</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are a few extra things I bought from the store closing...did I absolutely need them? No..but everything was priced at less than $2, and so they came home with me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">On the last day of the clearance sale, I perused the shoes and clothing. The pickings were very slim. About 95% of the merchandise had sold...but I managed to snaffle these 2 pairs of shoes for $1.49 each. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Irridescent flats and leopard heels with chunky heel</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F2oZVUyrY38/YCBPDj96orI/AAAAAAAAFtY/PqF3lKdT5jQUw8PLZhdIhcf6KEcK6aZsQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="348" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F2oZVUyrY38/YCBPDj96orI/AAAAAAAAFtY/PqF3lKdT5jQUw8PLZhdIhcf6KEcK6aZsQCPcBGAsYHg/w464-h348/IMG_5965.JPG" width="464" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul8_M1k2LCg/YCBO5SWyB_I/AAAAAAAAFtU/zEmj6xgjIkQdMbhy0fA0hRqu6TxZYAROgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="327" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ul8_M1k2LCg/YCBO5SWyB_I/AAAAAAAAFtU/zEmj6xgjIkQdMbhy0fA0hRqu6TxZYAROgCPcBGAsYHg/w437-h327/IMG_5966.JPG" width="437" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">These shoes would have originally retailed for $30. They were discounted to $14.99..and then they came home with me for 90% off the lowest tagged price. Woo hoo!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ypGqap7afI/YCBO5SlEflI/AAAAAAAAFtU/r4slrejmGyA3th6xnp064O3h-FRCXRhuACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="335" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ypGqap7afI/YCBO5SlEflI/AAAAAAAAFtU/r4slrejmGyA3th6xnp064O3h-FRCXRhuACPcBGAsYHg/w447-h335/IMG_5967.JPG" width="447" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">This dress is actually black (the mottled sunlight makes it look patterned). It's a tad oversized. But now that I am spending more time outside, I can throw it over my gardening or work-out clothing and walk to the grocery store. It was also $1.49</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYeMav-fhSA/YCBO5UjsGvI/AAAAAAAAFtU/kEaHMmmSDlI0E2H3pPIC511ZySRgvHrFgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5962.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="604" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYeMav-fhSA/YCBO5UjsGvI/AAAAAAAAFtU/kEaHMmmSDlI0E2H3pPIC511ZySRgvHrFgCPcBGAsYHg/w454-h604/IMG_5962.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The weather is too cold to fathom wearing this dress and flats...but the leopard heels will do nicely with some wide-legged dress pants, or skirt with tights.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am glad I have a steady paycheck so that I can make these massive hauls. When our local Target went out of business back in 2015, I stocked up on gifts, clearance hygiene items, craft supplies, underwear and other odds and ends. I packed my storage shelves with these deals which I depleted several years ago. It feels good to see my storage full again!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">I am still sorting through some of the purchases I made. I"ll keep posting as I finish sorting and laundering everything.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">happy thrifting ;)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-89374055536791218802021-02-05T15:50:00.003-08:002021-02-05T15:51:33.341-08:00Monster haul "Extreme Cheapskate" version<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends! This post is all about the monster haul of epic proportions. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IpfndZHF9-M/YBXIQHc57HI/AAAAAAAAFlw/IytQWhnTkPMfECExFgb7NqWNxKHS75WZACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5805.JPG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="321" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IpfndZHF9-M/YBXIQHc57HI/AAAAAAAAFlw/IytQWhnTkPMfECExFgb7NqWNxKHS75WZACPcBGAsYHg/w428-h321/IMG_5805.JPG" width="428" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In fact, it's a post about a series of hauls....of epic proportions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Interested in my massive savings? Well read on :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is the backstory...picture it, a discounted department store that stocks unsold clearance items, end-of-lines and other miscellaneous things. It was my go-to place when searching for cheap reno supplies, hardware and other DIY bits and bobs. It was also a place to find furniture, food, cosmetics and clothing. What was this wondrous place called? McFrugals</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">20,000 square feet of bargoons!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpe6df27rgM/YBXIQDsIouI/AAAAAAAAFlw/ZCdvUOIcwS4hb97EeP2J__hXUge7Yi2ZwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wpe6df27rgM/YBXIQDsIouI/AAAAAAAAFlw/ZCdvUOIcwS4hb97EeP2J__hXUge7Yi2ZwCPcBGAsYHg/w318-h424/IMG_5797.JPG" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sadly, McFrugals was going out of business. A new business leased the property and they wanted McFrugals out. So in </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">November, when the "going out of business" signs started going up...I watched and waited...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At 40% off...I started making a list.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At 60% off...I bought a few interesting food items and tried them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At 80% off..I started buying with a vengeance!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15 pairs of work gloves @ 70 cents a pair!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">7 cans of fly spray @ 90 cents a can!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">cabinet hinges @ 50 cents a package!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">self-closing cabinet hinges reduced from $2.49 to 50 cents!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ABJZxJEtzEQ/YBXIQGosOAI/AAAAAAAAFlw/u-TGrWBqmqkFppuNYb-GC5-Ww4rO5RTwgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5815.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="481" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ABJZxJEtzEQ/YBXIQGosOAI/AAAAAAAAFlw/u-TGrWBqmqkFppuNYb-GC5-Ww4rO5RTwgCPcBGAsYHg/w361-h481/IMG_5815.JPG" width="361" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mind you, this wasn't just 80% off. This was actually 90% off regular retail, as items were already discounted 50% when they hit the retail floor...an additional 80% reduction was applied, whew! A glorious mathematics exercise indeed!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The following day</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 lampshades (something that seemed to get destroyed by tenants) for $1.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 boxed sets of cute Avon rings for $1.50</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 sink caddies for $1.00</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5 greeting cards for 10 cents!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">These cute boxed sets retailed for $9.99. I am going to use them for keychains</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqEZRo7ZA8o/YB3IgwC05-I/AAAAAAAAFr0/yYJUaVGjQaU4rPzyQZktjIEEMtqRBoolwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="401" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqEZRo7ZA8o/YB3IgwC05-I/AAAAAAAAFr0/yYJUaVGjQaU4rPzyQZktjIEEMtqRBoolwCPcBGAsYHg/w301-h401/IMG_5936.JPG" width="301" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syUOXPgqrYY/YB3Ig2Rb5OI/AAAAAAAAFr0/DgzvVe-1__YlEFt3_kYfN0KBKhUFz1pRQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syUOXPgqrYY/YB3Ig2Rb5OI/AAAAAAAAFr0/DgzvVe-1__YlEFt3_kYfN0KBKhUFz1pRQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5935.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That same day I went back after work, and scooped up the rest of the cabinet hinges. All 51 packages! By this time they were further reduced and they rang through at 10 cents a package!! I bought 'em all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">By this time I noticed there was a cosmetics/skin care section. I purchased some hair conditioner and skin care and tried it out....it was great!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hair conditioner...I usually spend at least $6 and this was 60 cents!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MtB0HaYXmE/YBXIQIsrZCI/AAAAAAAAFlw/MQerIZzDDNoyfVPoBGUMNR4Z7UG4D163gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5810.JPG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MtB0HaYXmE/YBXIQIsrZCI/AAAAAAAAFlw/MQerIZzDDNoyfVPoBGUMNR4Z7UG4D163gCPcBGAsYHg/w320-h427/IMG_5810.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Argan oil face cream, intensive care moisturizer and cleanser/toner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pvdZGUk4cs0/YB3OaHveEsI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/U7Cvb3iP8Ngwn6p3-dEnpQLxs95m5gKugCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="443" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pvdZGUk4cs0/YB3OaHveEsI/AAAAAAAAFsQ/U7Cvb3iP8Ngwn6p3-dEnpQLxs95m5gKugCPcBGAsYHg/w332-h443/IMG_5953.JPG" width="332" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These products were what I refer to as "slightly expired"..as long as you don't buy anything that will separate right away, you can tuck a hoard away in a dark cool place and pillage the hoard over a period of several years. This is how I stock up on face creams and such...I buy lots when the price is ridiculously low and the product is good. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The following week I went back and stocked up on:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 7 boxes of energy efficient light bulbs @ 50 cents</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">more hardware (surprise)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UogTskSV7bM/YBXIQJ6DxgI/AAAAAAAAFlw/tTki_lj8KiADa9z5TUaSlu5--ULhDEPqACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5811.JPG" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="312" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UogTskSV7bM/YBXIQJ6DxgI/AAAAAAAAFlw/tTki_lj8KiADa9z5TUaSlu5--ULhDEPqACPcBGAsYHg/w417-h312/IMG_5811.JPG" width="417" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">At this point, I noticed that the shelves were starting to look seriously bare, as other DIY shoppers, contractors and landlords were also cashing in on the savings. After some careful calculations I bought the following:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">shoelaces @ 60 cents each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ten eyelines @ 60 cents each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 leather insoles for my workboots @ $1.80 each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3 corner shower curtain rod kits @ $3 each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">assorted sash curtain rods 60 cents to $1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">curtain rods $1.20 each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">6 towel rods @ $1 each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOc-FWIO9Gk/YB3IgygUB2I/AAAAAAAAFr0/FbpUEUPlvLUUspzKs_GGd4DXlOHUpMIGgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="542" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tOc-FWIO9Gk/YB3IgygUB2I/AAAAAAAAFr0/FbpUEUPlvLUUspzKs_GGd4DXlOHUpMIGgCPcBGAsYHg/w407-h542/IMG_5927.JPG" width="407" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I maintain my rental properties (I have two) and whenever a tenant moves out I find I have to make minor repairs or upgrades. I rent to international students, who I love, but a bit of boisterous play to vent after exams can result in unexpected damages. I have resigned myself to replacing these things and moving on.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do I love being a landlord? You bet! I think my tenants are the greatest!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do my friends and family think I am crazy? Hell ya!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Would I buy another property that requires work? YESSSSS</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Three days before the store was supposed to close permanently, I happened to drive by for a look. And I saw that they had increased the clearance discount to 90%</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">90%</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's freaking 90%</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then I pounced.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">42 rolls clear tape for mending books @ 8 cents each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">23 industrial metal grips (similar to the sort on clipboards) @ $1 each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">12 large bubble mailing envelopes @ 80 cents each</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ug7dbELI6Lk/YB3Ig8qxhWI/AAAAAAAAFr0/bxnG8KYZZdMHV3LbUvOgqGI-fpExBN9AwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="427" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ug7dbELI6Lk/YB3Ig8qxhWI/AAAAAAAAFr0/bxnG8KYZZdMHV3LbUvOgqGI-fpExBN9AwCPcBGAsYHg/w320-h427/IMG_5943.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VltEj4RzBs/YB3Ig92H6RI/AAAAAAAAFr0/dB7gs-duNd0ej5hJfAfHD8axVlM218M-QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="441" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9VltEj4RzBs/YB3Ig92H6RI/AAAAAAAAFr0/dB7gs-duNd0ej5hJfAfHD8axVlM218M-QCPcBGAsYHg/w331-h441/IMG_5942.JPG" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I carefully rationalized my purchases because I don't want anything I cannot use. The metal grips will definitely come in handy for suspending protective sheets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then I went back for one last trip on their last day of business. At this point the shelves were scoured almost bare, but I still managed to make some unexpected finds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Picture frames.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I had been searching for clear acrylic covers in order to post notices etc. They were available on Amazon for $15 each, which was far out of my budget...and then it dawned on me...picture frames...which were 90 cents each. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cue happy dance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inOlvHQx9rQ/YBXIQNcGkmI/AAAAAAAAFlw/QSOM7ViuO4sUAdBuoeAuV290G9iSzrqFwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5800.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="599" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inOlvHQx9rQ/YBXIQNcGkmI/AAAAAAAAFlw/QSOM7ViuO4sUAdBuoeAuV290G9iSzrqFwCPcBGAsYHg/w450-h599/IMG_5800.JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0icdY0OtLog/YBXIQB8arpI/AAAAAAAAFlw/1KARn1jjPg8VJjYx32JAqiTEtDqf_pLygCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5801.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="405" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0icdY0OtLog/YBXIQB8arpI/AAAAAAAAFlw/1KARn1jjPg8VJjYx32JAqiTEtDqf_pLygCPcBGAsYHg/w304-h405/IMG_5801.JPG" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mr5T8dwlN1w/YB3Ig-Cl_4I/AAAAAAAAFr0/bzqi1kgMhYIZjn3U4xfGurg-IbU6lhl8wCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mr5T8dwlN1w/YB3Ig-Cl_4I/AAAAAAAAFr0/bzqi1kgMhYIZjn3U4xfGurg-IbU6lhl8wCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5937.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found the stationery aisle where there were still lots of labels. I used to pay $1 a package, so when I discovered these packages were reduced to 3 cents each I bought a hundred packages. I used them to label canned preserves and other things.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTnwIVYXTUo/YB3Ig4jFc9I/AAAAAAAAFr0/FHmlKq2-2-4bbBybupnlvIqBjwL7SzGKgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5930.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="563" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JTnwIVYXTUo/YB3Ig4jFc9I/AAAAAAAAFr0/FHmlKq2-2-4bbBybupnlvIqBjwL7SzGKgCPcBGAsYHg/w422-h563/IMG_5930.JPG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Did I mention that I will be labelling and organizing my mega haul for weeks to come??? First world problems.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On a whim, I bought some necklaces with pretty blue pendants, and some miniature car bits and pieces...I'm going to make some interesting jewelery with this. There was another crafter there doing the same. The necklaces were 23 cents each, and the miniature wheels were 33 cents each.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQjvPUy6hKg/YB3Ig2ukrBI/AAAAAAAAFr0/p5N6CM0uhnU0Pl1WOmgCkU3b-mCzzPSUgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="386" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aQjvPUy6hKg/YB3Ig2ukrBI/AAAAAAAAFr0/p5N6CM0uhnU0Pl1WOmgCkU3b-mCzzPSUgCPcBGAsYHg/w290-h386/IMG_5929.JPG" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLS1kHbvqWU/YBXIQNiYu-I/AAAAAAAAFlw/oepwUDcxhS8Q3suaU0jE0tSL_v3YVMjMgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5802.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LLS1kHbvqWU/YBXIQNiYu-I/AAAAAAAAFlw/oepwUDcxhS8Q3suaU0jE0tSL_v3YVMjMgCPcBGAsYHg/w322-h429/IMG_5802.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I bypassed a lot of things in the stationery aisles. A lot of things are not paper-based anymore. And I am riding that wave in order to be more efficient and energy conscious. I don't mind buying paper products, it's all the other fluff that goes with it (printer cartridges, filing cabinets etc.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I snapped up a 12 cent stapler, some gift wrap, and a few more greeting cards. But I bypassed everything else (like this wall of rulers).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LU8skMwTKJE/YBXIQEUu1mI/AAAAAAAAFlw/nTGtTquaN9UuiTzCflDHD0EdDYJzkGa_gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5799.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="319" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LU8skMwTKJE/YBXIQEUu1mI/AAAAAAAAFlw/nTGtTquaN9UuiTzCflDHD0EdDYJzkGa_gCPcBGAsYHg/w426-h319/IMG_5799.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also snapped up 4 packages of scrapbooking supplies though. I enjoy putting loose photos into scrapbooks. And this stuff is expensive! I normally pay $15 per package, these were $1 a package.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWoNvxJk8EM/YB3Ig44soqI/AAAAAAAAFr0/m7DSzIXw1K4YBQR2boeel4-dout8DJ29gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="616" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WWoNvxJk8EM/YB3Ig44soqI/AAAAAAAAFr0/m7DSzIXw1K4YBQR2boeel4-dout8DJ29gCPcBGAsYHg/w462-h616/IMG_5922.JPG" width="462" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Another happy find were these binder pouches. They are handy for holding small tools, and are great for keeping small bits together (light switch covers and their small screws). I used to buy boxes of clear ziploc baggies, but these pouches last longer and don't require replacing. At 15 cents each, they were a jaw-dropping bargoon!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MSNiJirx7I0/YB3Ig7uAdeI/AAAAAAAAFr0/qDuYr19JbBsPUqdNPyddiGes3dy42KkUQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5940.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="463" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MSNiJirx7I0/YB3Ig7uAdeI/AAAAAAAAFr0/qDuYr19JbBsPUqdNPyddiGes3dy42KkUQCPcBGAsYHg/w347-h463/IMG_5940.JPG" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmynKtZh8hY/YB3Ig0qd_zI/AAAAAAAAFr0/00D-eyOT3IkUTjiHuONMVAAhcp-u__rDgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="429" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmynKtZh8hY/YB3Ig0qd_zI/AAAAAAAAFr0/00D-eyOT3IkUTjiHuONMVAAhcp-u__rDgCPcBGAsYHg/w322-h429/IMG_5941.JPG" width="322" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">During my shopping forays, I took the time to chat with the sales clerks when they weren't busy. They were great, friendly people and I was sorry that they were loosing their jobs. Most of them seemed to be happy for the change, and they were looking forward to the "after party" when the store closed for the final time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On the last day the store was filled with a few families who were stocking up on things for their family. Because this store was one of the few that were still open during the lockdown, the little 'uns took advantage of the open spaces to run around a bit...don't worry, everyone was masked and social distanced. It was nice to be around people for a change, and I struck up many friendly chats with other bargain shoppers. We showed off our finds in our trolleys (from 6 feet away). There were families that stocked up on boots for their kids ($1.40 a pair), and clothing and other essentials.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are some more random finds. Everything was 90% off the lowest ticketed price.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">30 cent beans</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mj6KoF0Ctds/YB3Ig3MaYnI/AAAAAAAAFr0/8TOkJ3dimh88Z9ru8iqdbw3rmA5ay4-8gCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="419" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mj6KoF0Ctds/YB3Ig3MaYnI/AAAAAAAAFr0/8TOkJ3dimh88Z9ru8iqdbw3rmA5ay4-8gCPcBGAsYHg/w314-h419/IMG_5948.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Wine vinnegar, curry sauce, beans, Thai sauce and biscuits. All between 20-30 cents each.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBqx40-AfS0/YB3Ig_GoWCI/AAAAAAAAFr0/0VsdVluHc_glVrUO6KLg8LhI71KOsc4jwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5947.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBqx40-AfS0/YB3Ig_GoWCI/AAAAAAAAFr0/0VsdVluHc_glVrUO6KLg8LhI71KOsc4jwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5947.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYugckj5SEM/YB3IgwSDGWI/AAAAAAAAFr0/BSqsyZwI17wlj4CXg9IuBjwg2uaIwYC7ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYugckj5SEM/YB3IgwSDGWI/AAAAAAAAFr0/BSqsyZwI17wlj4CXg9IuBjwg2uaIwYC7ACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5946.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I loathe spending money on greeting cards, but these were too cute and humorous to pass up at 10 cents each.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ALwrLalkeI/YB3Ig7FEQXI/AAAAAAAAFr0/xd5XIU2UGkEd_cK25kArVUPo2Xruz1GrgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="431" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5ALwrLalkeI/YB3Ig7FEQXI/AAAAAAAAFr0/xd5XIU2UGkEd_cK25kArVUPo2Xruz1GrgCPcBGAsYHg/w323-h431/IMG_5933.JPG" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For my extra fancy keys.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GbUD6Bb1_4g/YB3Ig7b06QI/AAAAAAAAFr0/RJySISEBFU4Js3LATe0qtS-LSBx_fVG-ACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="466" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GbUD6Bb1_4g/YB3Ig7b06QI/AAAAAAAAFr0/RJySISEBFU4Js3LATe0qtS-LSBx_fVG-ACPcBGAsYHg/w350-h466/IMG_5928.JPG" width="350" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cnjGlBDOyMY/YB3Ig3EBXZI/AAAAAAAAFr0/tt2Lj3oX0jcX4G-EwJmjFPXk537CKFCCgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cnjGlBDOyMY/YB3Ig3EBXZI/AAAAAAAAFr0/tt2Lj3oX0jcX4G-EwJmjFPXk537CKFCCgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5926.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Whew! I'm tired. Are you tired? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the next few weeks I"ll be organizing my hardware and renovation purchases. I'll keep you posted on my efforts!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">happy thrifting ;)</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-35099668875748751812021-02-03T11:01:00.000-08:002021-02-03T11:04:14.294-08:00First February Frift Trip<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy February friends!! Whew! We survived January, didn't we?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don't know about you, but so far the weather in northwestern Ontario has been.....bloody fantastic!! There has been less-than-average snowfall. But with enough snow on the ground to make it winteresque. The temperature has been warm!! There have been only a few days when the thermometer dipped below -20 Celcius! Woo-hoo! My super snug oversized sweaters have been languishing in storage (my fancy way of saying they are still in boxes in my garage), and I have been prancing about in jeans, hoodies and impractical footwear. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've been cooped up from home. Working away on the laptop during the day, and pottering about at night. Social distancing has become the standard operating procedure here...but yesterday..I took the plunge and went to the only thrift store that was open. My mission? Find a hand-held mirror in order to perform haircuts at home.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My destination was a massive new thrift shop. Let me tell you...it's BEAUTIFUL!!! The displays and stock were meticulously displayed. Oh, did I mention they have HUGE selection?? </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">After being homebound for months, it was a bit overwhelming. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">At first I walked around with a purpose...but that soon collapsed into picking up anything that caught my eye. After I filled my cart, I had to stop and give myself a stern talking to. My home is cluttered with projects I need to complete...so did I need to bring more clutter? NO! So I put everything back except for this.....</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">White Planter</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMa6GKFut98/YBrt2LLmHrI/AAAAAAAAFoc/Wre96ZV50wgd5Dn04mNawf9GjjhuHZO8QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="474" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMa6GKFut98/YBrt2LLmHrI/AAAAAAAAFoc/Wre96ZV50wgd5Dn04mNawf9GjjhuHZO8QCPcBGAsYHg/w355-h474/IMG_5905.JPG" width="355" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cactus Planter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IGeK7aVtWek/YBrt7Qsdr-I/AAAAAAAAFog/mAlLnVLarhwOV38K0xuKkW4hWKSqRJSngCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="479" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IGeK7aVtWek/YBrt7Qsdr-I/AAAAAAAAFog/mAlLnVLarhwOV38K0xuKkW4hWKSqRJSngCPcBGAsYHg/w360-h479/IMG_5909.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vintage pearlescent seashell planter (made in Japan)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Re2VaZNfioM/YBruAOJvOgI/AAAAAAAAFok/YgczM32fc8EcI0WwKb4_qqL9rLxR9yr1QCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="327" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Re2VaZNfioM/YBruAOJvOgI/AAAAAAAAFok/YgczM32fc8EcI0WwKb4_qqL9rLxR9yr1QCPcBGAsYHg/w436-h327/IMG_5910.JPG" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">And then because I was craving shiny pretties...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vJf0wW_kFE4/YBruFiTZNnI/AAAAAAAAFoo/8IX4AcHK4FM9eiF8Eg5WROQGZGs0XpOlgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vJf0wW_kFE4/YBruFiTZNnI/AAAAAAAAFoo/8IX4AcHK4FM9eiF8Eg5WROQGZGs0XpOlgCPcBGAsYHg/w321-h428/IMG_5902.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNnIQ2QsyMM/YBruLABjmNI/AAAAAAAAFos/ZN_zQCNofaoPx1D3ZrDCFvxZGFh-ToHnQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="456" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cNnIQ2QsyMM/YBruLABjmNI/AAAAAAAAFos/ZN_zQCNofaoPx1D3ZrDCFvxZGFh-ToHnQCPcBGAsYHg/w342-h456/IMG_5904.JPG" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9BW5G68MTq0/YBruLKjp20I/AAAAAAAAFos/Iae-ocrdI-Aqi3pw-iCSUA02ENRbRAYoQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="438" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9BW5G68MTq0/YBruLKjp20I/AAAAAAAAFos/Iae-ocrdI-Aqi3pw-iCSUA02ENRbRAYoQCPcBGAsYHg/w328-h438/IMG_5903.JPG" width="328" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">All the time I spent fiffing and faffing, deliberating over my selections meant that I was leaving just as this beauty was being donated. It took me 1 second to decide I was going to pounce on it. I grabbed it as soon as it was priced and available for sale. Do I "need" it...hell no!! But sometimes you gotta grab statement decor when they present themselves. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This candelabra has tiny silver hands holding the candles..very eye-catching! The customer behind me was oohing and aahing as she admired it (from 6 feet away).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Silver plated candelabra with center bowl</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IG-SHHxWD7M/YBruQsqSd1I/AAAAAAAAFow/w_tcvA-9WdYaZvROneZk7gGFTuKRGgaIwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="460" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IG-SHHxWD7M/YBruQsqSd1I/AAAAAAAAFow/w_tcvA-9WdYaZvROneZk7gGFTuKRGgaIwCPcBGAsYHg/w345-h460/IMG_5895.JPG" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">Well friends, there you have it! I hope you enter into February like I did...hopeful, seeking, selective and bountiful!!</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p></div>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-64074505722810841702021-01-23T14:53:00.007-08:002021-01-23T14:56:59.472-08:00Winter life 2021 edition<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello friends! Happy January 2021. I feel that surviving and thriving for the first half of winter is a significant accomplishment. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Presently the province of Ontario has a lockdown, which means that thrift stores are closed...ack!! Do you need a thrift haul fix? </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Allow me to present a virtual fix. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Your shopping cart awaits...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SCMgM1lQfpY/YAyZsqLagaI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/V6knGUMYj3EQuVJUTCQ9RiENndkVx9NIgCNcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="621" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SCMgM1lQfpY/YAyZsqLagaI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/V6knGUMYj3EQuVJUTCQ9RiENndkVx9NIgCNcBGAsYHQ/w466-h621/image.png" title="Remember these? Buggies filled with goodies" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love Christmas, and I also love the colour red. So it's no secret that my December warddrobe consists heavily of red, plaid and Christmas sweaters. It was a happy day when I found this red blouse. It has a sassy wide collar, and I can wear it tucked in as a blouse, or untucked as a tunic. Notice the excellent reminder post-its notes on my cell phone (I belong to Ludites Anonymous, now you know)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dgx3w6LHJGg/YAyYq1AtKNI/AAAAAAAAFjA/0bHI5lb7ITgn3H00uJfwno776YjoPsgxACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_1674.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="426" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Dgx3w6LHJGg/YAyYq1AtKNI/AAAAAAAAFjA/0bHI5lb7ITgn3H00uJfwno776YjoPsgxACNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h426/IMG_1674.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cardigan #1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mCV1AFBoVxk/YAyYsn2HaJI/AAAAAAAAFjE/7KHRcglygx45Qc-24p6BzL4p1PCcBVaCgCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_1675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="457" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mCV1AFBoVxk/YAyYsn2HaJI/AAAAAAAAFjE/7KHRcglygx45Qc-24p6BzL4p1PCcBVaCgCNcBGAsYHQ/w343-h457/IMG_1675.JPG" width="343" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Oooh! Shiny velour!! This J Crew top has become a year round staple for me. I love it!! Thank you thrifting gods!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-io2QfEy3Tko/YAyaHHX3JXI/AAAAAAAAFjc/nXsmZzPlJDof--HDJBYJxQw6w64t1niCQCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2126.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="415" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-io2QfEy3Tko/YAyaHHX3JXI/AAAAAAAAFjc/nXsmZzPlJDof--HDJBYJxQw6w64t1niCQCNcBGAsYHQ/w311-h415/IMG_2126.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v1hBo7lvy-I/YAyZ9aLPkWI/AAAAAAAAFjY/_x_EEWLzXucnUy0rGbggeOScebz0l_k_QCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="434" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v1hBo7lvy-I/YAyZ9aLPkWI/AAAAAAAAFjY/_x_EEWLzXucnUy0rGbggeOScebz0l_k_QCNcBGAsYHQ/w326-h434/IMG_2127.JPG" width="326" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cardigan #2!! Vintage 80's goodness!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMWsPCJ-H9U/YAyaR_D05EI/AAAAAAAAFjw/N6KLB9H-DhEWogB6pNWakxSFgQlXKxKAACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2132.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="325" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DMWsPCJ-H9U/YAyaR_D05EI/AAAAAAAAFjw/N6KLB9H-DhEWogB6pNWakxSFgQlXKxKAACNcBGAsYHQ/w433-h325/IMG_2132.JPG" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I still haven't worn this cardi yet...it's smallish on me, so my options are to wait until the weather warms up so that I can put it over a sleeveless top or camisole.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iie7ZiPYgnk/YAyaTgu2aPI/AAAAAAAAFj0/4XFifRwUUeU963pn8A9yx480Gf-nikbIACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2133.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="333" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iie7ZiPYgnk/YAyaTgu2aPI/AAAAAAAAFj0/4XFifRwUUeU963pn8A9yx480Gf-nikbIACNcBGAsYHQ/w444-h333/IMG_2133.JPG" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This necklace has become a favorite. Made of semi-precious stones, I layer it with other necklaces, or by itself. I enjoy a feeling of power and contentment when I am wearing things like this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gz3qNM9l-ys/YAyaWbHcN2I/AAAAAAAAFj4/VS_v3_Ca46Yb5OxwuBpQ60IMKw6XOGZbACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2183.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="459" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gz3qNM9l-ys/YAyaWbHcN2I/AAAAAAAAFj4/VS_v3_Ca46Yb5OxwuBpQ60IMKw6XOGZbACNcBGAsYHQ/w344-h459/IMG_2183.JPG" width="344" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you, thank you to the grandma who gave this blouse up! I wear it regularly!! I figure it's from the early '90s</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BjU4eIUEcHE/YAyaOlXUlYI/AAAAAAAAFjs/SGDZbQ5LaesOX-oIGDAq-2tNdT-IErpBQCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2124.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="428" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BjU4eIUEcHE/YAyaOlXUlYI/AAAAAAAAFjs/SGDZbQ5LaesOX-oIGDAq-2tNdT-IErpBQCNcBGAsYHQ/w321-h428/IMG_2124.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You'll notice I took great care to show pictures of the price tags. I likely purchased these items at 50% off sale at Value Village. There is nothing like the sale-induced, intoxication of quality vintage for cheap!!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tan4g1zzXLQ/YAyaLM9CjmI/AAAAAAAAFjk/6N1CqAy2dRsrfwE7Ta6DYXR-ruzuMG20ACNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2125.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="524" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tan4g1zzXLQ/YAyaLM9CjmI/AAAAAAAAFjk/6N1CqAy2dRsrfwE7Ta6DYXR-ruzuMG20ACNcBGAsYHQ/w393-h524/IMG_2125.JPG" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Did I mention that I like red? I like to pair red with burgundy and greens...this Italian blazer is maroon in regular light. I have worn it over my excellent J Crew velour top.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yX09MbBYMr0/YAyaJYyPaJI/AAAAAAAAFjg/BEHqPqadAtIeWLMN40Tp9HWhyPp-NznSgCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2128.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="425" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yX09MbBYMr0/YAyaJYyPaJI/AAAAAAAAFjg/BEHqPqadAtIeWLMN40Tp9HWhyPp-NznSgCNcBGAsYHQ/w319-h425/IMG_2128.JPG" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Random outfit pose. Blazer is thrifted. You'll notice another post-it (tee hee)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kjl08Av3aWU/YAyaZvvs6VI/AAAAAAAAFkA/hE5MTELJU9c_HTU4psQkylhBHmO-LZ8MQCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_2134.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="600" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kjl08Av3aWU/YAyaZvvs6VI/AAAAAAAAFkA/hE5MTELJU9c_HTU4psQkylhBHmO-LZ8MQCNcBGAsYHQ/w450-h600/IMG_2134.JPG" width="450" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Feel free to drop me a line. I do read all comments and I miss interacting with all of you, my blogworld friends. I may not reply as I am frequently busy, but I do appreciate you and your pretty clothes. </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy thrifting ya'll!!</span></div></div>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-70228602113341686012020-11-22T11:14:00.002-08:002020-11-22T11:18:21.138-08:00I'm still here.<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm still here. Hi friends, I know it's been an absence. I've been working hard, and also enjoying life. I've undergone some lows and highs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let's start with the seasonal changes here in Northwestern Ontario. It's late November, and I am packing away the denim jackets and light cotton layers I wore during the heat of the summer and early fall.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are two outfits taken while I am seated in my car...first one is of me at the mall car park. Shopping trips are becoming rarer, and therefore have become a treat and excursion. I am planning more carefully, so that I make fewer forays into our local shopping mall. I enjoy people watching, and being out and about. So I savour looking at merchandise and seeing what people are wearing. I also like striding about in indoor malls...which may soon become a thing of the past as shopping malls are increasingly loosing flagship stores. There are waves of longstanding stores which are dissappearing...shopping is changing. I have changed with it, I am allowing myself a budget to snap up well made clothing at liquidation sale prices.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_rgpmK-JUc/X7qsg3tiGWI/AAAAAAAAFZw/_kHY4jq9oZ8lLW4EyBzzZBjG0TDXsMDdgCPcBGAsYHg/s2576/62524205412__6CBA4821-F4D5-477A-9730-566AD418E053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="449" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_rgpmK-JUc/X7qsg3tiGWI/AAAAAAAAFZw/_kHY4jq9oZ8lLW4EyBzzZBjG0TDXsMDdgCPcBGAsYHg/w337-h449/62524205412__6CBA4821-F4D5-477A-9730-566AD418E053.JPG" width="337" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">me-made corgi mask, thrifted denim jacket, orange t-shirt (from store liquidation), blue camo jeans (from another store liquidation).<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">Outfit pic of me prior leaving the car to go to my job as a retail clerk in a women's wear shop. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBVCGM_nfXE/X7qsk12qyrI/AAAAAAAAFZ0/wgZ04M4tmFwkP_T_YTXW4DZSm6SlOPCSQCPcBGAsYHg/s2576/IMG_5200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" height="448" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBVCGM_nfXE/X7qsk12qyrI/AAAAAAAAFZ0/wgZ04M4tmFwkP_T_YTXW4DZSm6SlOPCSQCPcBGAsYHg/w337-h448/IMG_5200.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="337" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abalone necklace from women's wear store liquidation, tank top from RW sales, thrifted Calvin Klein jeans, long lacy cardigan from sales.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lBVCGM_nfXE/X7qsk12qyrI/AAAAAAAAFZ0/wgZ04M4tmFwkP_T_YTXW4DZSm6SlOPCSQCPcBGAsYHg/s2576/IMG_5200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">I became suddenly unemployed in mid-May...and wanting to be frugal and not slide too deeply into debt, I picked up 3 part-time jobs (retail clerk, newspaper delivery person, and corner store cashier/prep cook). I enjoyed these adventures, but thankfully I have secured an replacement full-time job. One which pays more than my previous job, and ensures that I will survive financially. It's extremely difficult to support a household working minimum wage jobs, as it's impossible to find a job with full-time hours. I made the best of it though...and I'm still here. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here is what I learned about myself from my part-time jobs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. I absolutely adore staging outfits, and presenting accessories and merchandise for sale. My favorite task as a retail clerk in a women's wear shop was opening up boxes of merchandise and arranging them for sale.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. I love opening up mysterious boxes of inventory and exploring the contents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. I adore fashion, but I cherish well made clothing that is durable as well as stylish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. I thrive on working in a corner store/restaurant...the pressure of prepping food at high-speed is intoxicating.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. I enjoy the peace and serenity of getting up extra-early and traipsing through neighbourhoods for 2 hours to deliver papers (except for Thursdays, when circulars add additional weight and bulk to my carrier bags, ugh!).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJDgqxYH9S0/X7qsW1qgTZI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0jiYWjibVdsUxOOQOtcgMIzb1iUIzsgjACPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5464.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mJDgqxYH9S0/X7qsW1qgTZI/AAAAAAAAFZs/0jiYWjibVdsUxOOQOtcgMIzb1iUIzsgjACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5464.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwzxRGQ-Buw/X7qsW5BmQKI/AAAAAAAAFZs/1GGjvqX1uKgyk5ptxMxABr3l2PXBbvUUwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwzxRGQ-Buw/X7qsW5BmQKI/AAAAAAAAFZs/1GGjvqX1uKgyk5ptxMxABr3l2PXBbvUUwCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5463.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqbKLomPzc8/X7qsW7WekgI/AAAAAAAAFZs/n6HGVMzXRlMqEkmLQWlrfiios6OS28UsgCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqbKLomPzc8/X7qsW7WekgI/AAAAAAAAFZs/n6HGVMzXRlMqEkmLQWlrfiios6OS28UsgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5461.JPG" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvVvcSHD_Ik/X7qsWxW1XuI/AAAAAAAAFZs/z1LTl4pdOggcTnxzMUFU2CrBk8zvk_kEQCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_5460.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvVvcSHD_Ik/X7qsWxW1XuI/AAAAAAAAFZs/z1LTl4pdOggcTnxzMUFU2CrBk8zvk_kEQCPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_5460.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assorted jean jackets and other clothing, all purchased second-hand.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Covid has not been an easy go for me. I haven't seen my kids in a long time as they live with their dad. A long term relationship also ended. And a career job suddenly disappeared. But I came back stronger, with a new relationship and a better job. I hope that you, my blogland friends, also persevere and survive. Perhaps you will discover new strengths, and new ways to enjoy life in quarantine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I feel nostalgic as I pack away my summer wardrobe. But as the temperature dip, Mother Nature is giving us a taste of frosty weather...time to unpack cozy sweaters, tights, thicker trousers and leggings, and long jackets. I also plan to unpack my festive clothing. My boyfriend and I may not be going out to Christmas parties...but I will be damned if I don't dress up in my glittering finery.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">happy thrifting ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-19802287026713690362017-05-20T15:51:00.002-07:002020-11-22T10:09:42.036-08:00Door rehab.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Woo-hoo! Nothing is sweeter than finding more bits to my Spanish Garden Midwinter collection!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jackpot! I found a great deal on curtain rods at our Habitat for Humanity! They are still in the box!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The new year is traditionally a time where consumers sort out their belongings, and purchase high-priced organizing solutions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I choose not to over-spend on storage solutions. If I wait long enough, I'll find what I need at a second-hand store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A few weeks ago, I found this fabulous wardrobe from Habitat for Humanity Restore. All the contents from the plastic drawers fit into one of the drawers. I have room to grow, hurrah!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The steamer truck was thrifted for $40. The suitcases and basket were thrifted for $6 each. The wardrobe was $100.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Other thrifted finds include this nice selection of china.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One friend kindly commented that the scarves I made are nice enough to be sold! Well, perhaps I will while my time away knitting for profit once I complete more urgent projects ...hah!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wore this one evening when we went out at a comedy club. I remember dashing home after work with only a few minutes to change. Slipping on the velvet maxi (or is it velour?), and layering on my long shearling vest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The le chateau vest was a splurge. I rarely buy things that aren't on sale. But I fell in love with this ultra-soft vest. And I had a birthday, gift card, so what the heck, I bought it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These dresses would have cost a small fortune back in the day. It was anti-fast fashion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I bought this sweater and a bunch of other stuff at a heavily discounted sale at Kohl's. Back in the day, when the Canadian-US exchange wasn't punishingly high, we would shop in Duluth as an annual treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wore the novelty sweater with <a href="http://www.rw-co.com/en/womens-leggings#sz=12&start=0" target="_blank">RW leggings</a>. RW is one of my favorite, retail places to shop. The quality and style is great. Their stuff lasts for years, and the colours are brilliant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When people say, "the best thing since sliced bread", I feel they are doing a disservice to ponchos. Anything that feels like a blanket, which can be worn at work and while running errands, should have it's own idiom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoying snuggly warmth while impressing people with my fashion acumen is always a big plus. Usually when I'm this comfortable, I'm wearing sloppy, over-sized, sweats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One day when I was trawling through the Halloween costume rack at Value Village, I stumbled across this beauty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I peered at the label and was delighted to see it was made in the USA. <a href="http://www.bemidjiwoolenmills.com/" target="_blank">Bemidgi Woolen Mills</a> is in Minnesota and judging from their website, they sell all manner of cozy things to keep you warm. Technically this isn't a poncho, it's a cape. But whatever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wore the cape during an especially chilly 5 degree Celcius day, and it kept me toasty warm. It's the perfect thing to wear if you plan to spend extended time outdoors. If I were going to a daytime, outdoor event, I would wear it over a heavy sweater and jeans.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you walk or commute, it's the best thing ever. It has pockets where you can keep your cell-phone and bus pass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you drive, you will have to take a few minutes to tuck the folds of woolen material around you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found this lovely in the beach-coverup section. I guess it pays to check all the weird aisles to find ponchos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are some pictures from my fall road trip. Driving across Ontario makes you really how really BIG Canada is. I stopped to take some pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Freeow! It's almost the end of the year, and I've almost finished watching the entire season of "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency", again. I'm not saying I've been a total, Netflix sloth...spending hours and hours supine on the couch. But then again, I'm not NOT saying that either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the past three months I went on several shopping sprees and I literally left loads of scrummy clothing behind because I found too much good stuff. Sigh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I bought FOUR black dresses at Value Village. I originally had many more in my cart (yup, it was a dress-apalooza). But I exercised great restraint and put most of them back. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sorta regret not buying this 80s tafetta for $2. It would have made an amazing sleeveless, dress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I came home with this $2 velvet maxi. I wore it to a comedy night. It was excellent for an evening of laughter and great food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why yes, I'll take you home with me. And that crushed, grey velvet dress too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Nothing is more practical for our Canadian climate that a loose, sweater dress. Especially when it's made of easy-care acrylic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Feeling lazy, I threw the mohair scarf in the washing machine on the delicate cycle. It did shrink, but in a good way. It's dense and lightweight. I wore it on an especially chilly, windy day and it did an excellent job blocking out the Artic air.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">English made "Official" velvet halter dress. If only this vintage beauty could talk! I bet it went to wonderful parties!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The quality of the velvet was amazing. I hope it went to a good home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite summer rituals! You know when it's finally summer. And our local, mom 'n pop ice-cream shop opens up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lucky so-and-so's! The rest of us have to buy a plane ticket!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Summer was a bountiful one this year. A co-worker let me harvest rhubarb from her property. When I was done, I couldn't see the car for the rhubarb!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Throw everything in the pot. I finally perfected stewing rhubarb. The key is to add a little water and keep stirring until rhubarb breaks apart into chunks of threads. Then add the strawberries. You can skim off the foam if you want.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I carefully sorted through the fruit - most of the fruit needed a day or two to ripen. When the fruit was ready for canning, the kitchen became a busy place indeed!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I tried a new recipe. 4 cups of sliced peaces, 1 diced mango, 4 diced jalapenos, 2 tablespoons of diced ginger, bit of salt, 2 cups of diced onion, balsamic vinnegar, lemon juice and sugar. All the ingredients for peach/mango chutney!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I added mangoes and sugar and kept mixing until I had delicious, tangy plum preservers. The plums and mangoes cooked into a yummy looking red.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Batch #3 of Peach Chutney!! It's delicious with chicken!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here we are at the Apple store in the Rideau Centre. These are the perks of visiting a large city. We don't have an Apple store in Thunder Bay, so most discerning stylist brought her glitchy iPad along to see if it could be repaired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The beautiful thing about Ottawa is that there are so many things to see downtown! You can walk everywhere!! You can walk around Parliament Hill. You can walk along the Rideau Canal. If you are thirsty, you can walk along Sparks Street Mall and nip into a pub. There are many delightful places to eat and drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">During the stylist's innumerable forays to the change rooms, I was able to </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">observe </span><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/sinkhole-rideau-street-downtown-ottawa-1.3621949" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">The Sinkhole</a> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> from various vantage points offered by the Rideau Centre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Rideau Centre is conveniently located in downtown Ottawa. If you're visiting the Parliament Hill, it's a handy place to nip in for food, do a bit of shopping, or to hop on a bus. The Rideau Centre is a hub for OC Transpo buses. Stylist and I purchased OC Transpo tickets. Ask about their family day passes - they are very reasonably priced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">William Lyon Mackenzie King was </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Canada’s 10th and longest-serving prime minister. He bequeathed the vast, estate, which is perched on the top of the Gatineau Hills, to the people of Canada. Today is a beautiful tourist area that is maintained by the National Capital Commission. There are heritage buildings surrounded by acres of lush greenery, with interesting doodads scattered about. This is the guest cottage in Kingswood (the estate is divided into Kingswood, Moorside and The Farm).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello friends! It's the end of July, the weather has been glorious and sunny. And nothing says glorious and sunny like distressed denim. I had a hankering to buy jeans and distress them. Luckily the Salvation Army was having a 50% off sale, and I was able to purchase several pairs for cheap!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Funny thing about distressed jeans. As a child in the seventies, I remember wearing jeans until they were so worn that there were holes in the knees and inner thighs. Ripped knees were patched with colorful pieces of fabric. Inner thigh areas were invisibly patched by carefully matching the color of the patch to the jeans. Our family was very frugal with money, and I wore my clothes to threads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">When the eighties arrived, shredded and acid-washed jeans became popular, thanks to artists like Madonna and Def Leppard. I'll never forget the shredded jeans in <i>Pour Some Sugar on Me</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At the time some people considered shredded jeans scandalous. The idea of purchasing clothing that had been deliberately damaged was shocking to some. Now it's commonplace to fork over wads of cash for torn and patched jeans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are the pics of the jeans I purchased. I plan to wear them as is. Once I figure out how I want them to look I will distress them. Perhaps I'll recreate a pair that I had when I was a kid. The knee was patched with a colorful, homemade apple applique.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It pays to check all the departments at the Sally Ann. I found these 3 Fire-King mugs for 99 cents each!! Bring on the cold weather and the hot-chocolate!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I conservatively estimate that I would have spent over a thousand dollars, had I purchased these brand-new. My total was a little under a hundred dollars.</span></div>
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<br />ThriftyParkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295345786296221184noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2880155029797311793.post-81639220256002615742016-07-16T18:29:00.004-07:002016-07-16T18:30:13.939-07:00Thrifty handbag haul<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hello friends! Well another interesting week for news indeed. Turkey foils an attempted military coup (good thing because dad is there!), Trump has a VP pic, and Pokemon GO has gamers stumbling about outside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Phew, where to start? How about some handbag pics. All of these handbags came from the Salvation Army for $10 or less. I collected them over a period of several months. They were in excellent condition. I wiped them down with a disinfecting wipe and they were good to go!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I dithered whether or not to buy this purse, as I already have two others in this color. But the workmanship was beautiful. - look at the even stitching that pieces the leather pieces together!! So this patchwork lovely came home to join the <strike>hoard</strike> collection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I spied this adorable black and white purse on the racks and pounced on it. I love Betsey Johnson!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our Salvation Army has random bins of smallish items. That is where I found this snakeskin clutch for $4.99!! If you have time, check <i>all</i> bins and corners. Poke high and low when you thrift. You'll never know what you find, or where you'll find it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On the topic of reptiles, this eelskin handbag was also $4.99. Whew!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This lovely travelling set holds all the essentials. Manicure scissors, eye shadow brushes, eye-lash curler...indepensible, and a steal at $3.99!! It will come in handy the next time I have to travel and look glamorous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Our Salvation Army periodically has silent auctions. I was the winning bidder on this mannequin head. I call her Julie, as she reminds me of Julie Andrews. </span><br />
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