Category Archives: Bird watching

I found a new Thrift Store

Posted on July 26, 2017 by afrugalspinster

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 →

Posted in Bird watching, canning, Nature Lover, Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged bird house, canning jars, Goodwill, ink stains, mason jars, thrift stores | 7 Comments

Book Report

Posted on January 14, 2017 by afrugalspinster

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 | Leave a comment

Home Tweet Home

Posted on September 28, 2016 by afrugalspinster

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 →

Posted in "that's not what it was intended for", Bird watching, Nature Lover, Second Hand Shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged birdhouse, repurposing | 2 Comments

Five Frugal Fails

Posted on July 1, 2016 by afrugalspinster

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 →

Posted in Bird watching, DIY, Gardening, refashion, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing | Tagged contact paper, coupon, duplicate patterns, second hand stores, squirrels eatting bird seed, wagon repair | Leave a comment

April Thrift Report 5

Posted on May 26, 2016 by afrugalspinster

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 | Leave a comment

My plans for the thrift store finds- Part 2

Posted on February 4, 2016 by afrugalspinster

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 | 3 Comments

Thrifty Haul

Posted on November 10, 2015 by afrugalspinster

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 →

Posted in Bird watching, crafts, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged bird seed, craft supplies, Craig's List, doll making, nyjer, Oregon Trail Big Day, refashioning thrifted garments, reselling, sewing, sling pack, thrift shopping, THRIFTY HAUL, upcycling | Leave a comment

Spring has sprung!

Posted on March 13, 2015 by afrugalspinster

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 →

Posted in Bird watching, Dog walking, Nature Lover | Tagged ANHU, Anna's Hummingbird, BCCH, bird watching, birding, Black capped chickadee, hairy woodpecker, HAWO, hummingbird nest, nest building, nesting birds, snags | Leave a comment

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 →

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 | 1 Comment

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 →

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 | 3 Comments