I stopped at a yard sale a few Saturdays ago and scored some great clothes for Lyle. Sure, they are size 3T and won't fit him for a year and a half or 2 years, but the price was right (50 cents per piece, and brands like Gap, Old Navy, Osh-Kosh, and Carters) and they were in great shape. I love buying things used- I shaved the sweater when I got it home and it is in nearly new condition. So even though he isn't getting hand-me-downs from the girls, I'll still have a few things on hand as he grows and as the seasons change. I plan to bulk up the collection in the next few months too, as our thrift shop is back on it's feet and open regularly, offering ALL clothes at 25 cents a piece! That is wayyyyy too good a price not to buy for the years to come when I spot things that are in great shape.
And recently when I got a chance to browse through the antique malls in Barstow (with only Lyle along! Thanks Ashlie!), I came across this cute little sewing basket. I think I paid $3 for it. There is a small tear, which I did not notice before I made my purchase (note to self: remember to look things over more carefully- especially when you find something wonderful that makes your heart go pitter-patter!), but it is actually not too big a deal. The basket is still completely functional, and at whatever point the tear becomes worse, I can just use the current fabric covering as a pattern to make a new one. Anyway, this cute little thing now sits next to the chair in the living room, housing whatever knitting project I am working on that I want to have handy. And it can be folded up and carried with all the stuff still inside, so it is portable too. I really like it.Tomorrow is Thrift Shop day again here on post (they are open every Wednesday and Friday) and we are planning to be there with bells on, promptly at 10 am when they open. Not only are we looking forward to scouting for a few specific items this week, but we also made a bunch of cookies to bring to the wonderful volunteers who have turned our beloved Thrift Shop around. It was in rough shape, let me tell you. The new volunteers who have taken over (I think it is the Officers' Wives club? Or something like that.) have done a fabulous job organizing and running the shop more smoothly than ever. We wanted to show them our appreciation so we made them cookies. Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk. With pecans. Mmmmmmmmmm.
So here's to a great day of thrifting tomorrow! Hooray!
It's not really the officer's wives per say, but an aggressive campaign to bring out volunteers, by the Gen's wife (I think). It's her pet project. What an added perk, homemade cookies!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love thrift shop hunting. I found an awesome dresser for A for $55. It's painted white with red drawers and the knobs are very faint but she noticed with a snooty "Mom, they're BASEballs." Hey... $55 and I can get a can of paint stripper... and it's in AWESOME shape AND solid wood (NOT particle board)... she'll have to deal with a few BASEballs. But cool finds! And I'm glad someone is taking that thrift shop and turning it around! If you ever get the chance, hit the one in Helendale (it's on the right as soon as you cross the railroad tracks). Take care! T
ReplyDeleteoh this so makes me want to go thrift shopping tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteyou are so my hero! good for you for the recycling... around here we just take it to the municipal recycling so there's no $ involved for us... but that's OK.. we're doing the right thing for our Mother. And you go on the thrifty finds. I'm hoping to get out some while the kids are in art and gymnastics camp for the next couple of weeks to find something that my old fat body can wear for the summer.
ReplyDeleteYea you!