Monthly Archives: February 2015

Another thrift report

Posted on February 27, 2015 by afrugalspinster

February 18, 2015 Value Village $4.42 Sherpa Glory (one of the dogs I walk) has nerve damage in her back. She can no longer walk. In September she got a “wheelchair” She occasionally gets hung up but for the most … Continue reading →

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Easy $100

Posted on February 24, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I have more “thrifty finds” to show you, but I want to tell you how I picked up an easy $100. Greg and Susan are planning a major remodel of their home. So BIG that they won’t be able to live … Continue reading →

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President’s Day Sales

Posted on February 23, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Any holiday is reason enough to have a SALE at most thrift stores February 16, 2015 President’s Day St. Vincent de Paul $ 2.80 Everything Half Off! Rubber duck soap dispenser 50₵ Missionary Biography 39₵ 2 shirts from the 50₵ Bin … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Sunday

Posted on February 22, 2015 by afrugalspinster

 

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Afrugalspinster’s Thrift store finds

Posted on February 21, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Feb. 7, 2015 St Vincent de Paul-  $2.72 50₵ Bin: PJs, Tee shirt, Red turtle neck sweater, Storage box 50₵, Sage green bowl 50₵ Blue has been my lifelong favorite color. Over the past 5 years or so I’ve found … Continue reading →

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Thrift store finds continue

Posted on February 20, 2015 by afrugalspinster

January 22, 2015, Heaven Sent $10.94 Bookshelf I could have waited for better quality, this one is veneer over partical board and/or lower price, it cost $10. but I had been looking for some time for a shelf to keep my … Continue reading →

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More thrifted goodies

Posted on February 19, 2015 by afrugalspinster

January 17, 2015 Value Village $4.36  Tooth brushes and Hair brushes I didn’t get a good picture of the problem but, my round hairbrush has lost so many of the plastic nobs at the ends of the bristles that is … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store shopping with AFRUGALSPINSTER

Posted on February 18, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I love reading blogs about amazing second hand store finds. I feel like my second hand purchases are far less exciting, but I decided to show off my frugal finds none-the-less. I try to hold myself to only purchasing things … Continue reading →

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Show & Tell Sunday

Posted on February 15, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I’m sorry its been so long since I posted cake pictures. I hope you enjoy these.

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How a FRUGAL Spinster stretches a pork roast

Posted on February 14, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I recently found pork loin on sale for $2.99/lb. I bought a 1.62 pound roast. $4.84 My plan included pork fried rice so first off I started a batch of bean sprouts. I used my crock pot to cook the … Continue reading →

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