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Category Archives: Bird watching
I found a new Thrift Store
After delivering a wedding cake to a rural community I was headed to a neighboring community with a Goodwill Store. Along my route I spied this sign. To my delight they were having a storewide Half Price Sale. Fabulously Frugal … Continue reading
Book Report
In keeping with my New Year’s Resolution to read at least 12 books in 2017, I just finished Bird Droppings by Pete Dunne. OK, I admit its a small book. Just 110 pages, but its a start. Right? Bird Droppings … Continue reading
Posted in Bird watching, Reading List
Tagged Bird Droppings, book report, new year's resolutions, Pete Dunne
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Home Tweet Home
I’ve been wanting to put up a bird house on my property. I came across this craft box at Deseret Industries $2.00. Its the kind of box you might find at a craft store intended to be painted or embellished … Continue reading
Five Frugal Fails
I don’t want you to think that all my attempts at frugality work out as planned. So instead of a 5 Frugal Things post, today I’m doing a 5 Frugal Fails. 1.I was looking through my collection of thrifted patterns to … Continue reading
April Thrift Report 5
The toaster oven and microwave are important tools in my kitchen. I use them daily to reheat my meals from the stockpile in the freezer. Recently the on-off knob on my toaster oven developed a short. At first I was able to make it work by … Continue reading
Posted in Bird watching, Doll Clothes, Oregon Trail Big Day, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul
Tagged bird feeder, Goodwill, mini laundry basket, patterns, peanut feeder, second hand stores, sewing supplies, St. Vincent de Paul, Steller's Jay, thrift stores, toaster oven, travel mug
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My plans for the thrift store finds- Part 2
For years I have been collecting ornaments. I am very specific about the collection. They must be (at least somewhat) realistic looking birds in flight or with a clip on them so they can perch. This wren fit the bill Here … Continue reading
Posted in Bird watching, Nature Lover, Second Hand Shopping, Uncategorized
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Thrifty Haul
Until 1964 Highway 99 was the North-South corridor through the pacific coast states. Unlike California and Oregon, much of the former route of U.S. Highway 99 in Washington still exists as local roads and regular city streets. In my area … Continue reading
Spring has sprung!
It’s nesting season already. I pick up a bit of extra cash by walking dogs. Each afternoon we go to a local park. I always bring my binoculars and bird watch while the dogs sniff. This week I found a Hummingbird on … Continue reading
Thrift store finds continue
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
Posted in Bird watching, Nature Lover, Second Hand Shopping, single living frugal style, Uncategorized
Tagged bookshelf, cook books craft supplies glue sticks, polar fleece hats, second hand find, second hand furniture, storage solution, thrift store, thrift store finds, thrift store shopping, thrift store solutions, Union Gospel Mission, winter hats
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Thrift Store shopping with 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
Posted in Arts & crafts, Bird watching, Second Hand Shopping, thrifty fixes, Trash to Treasure, Uncategorized
Tagged back yard bird feeders, canning supplies, Craig's List, donations to Union Gospel Mission, free pile, garden, Goodwill, Homeless shelter, refasioning, second hand stores, spray paint, thrift stores, Value Village
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