Category Archives: Second Hand Shopping

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

Thrift Haul

Posted on April 11, 2017 by afrugalspinster

Helping Hands isn’t far from my home but its not along my regularly traveled route so I seldom shop there. Recently I had to pass it so I stopped in for a look around. I’m glad I did. I like … Continue reading →

Posted in refashion, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged donations to charity, gardening, Helping Hands Thrift Store, Jean Tote bag, sewing | 2 Comments

Book Report #6

Posted on March 5, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I’ve been under the weather for several days so I’ve done more reading than usual. I pulled a book from my own collection. One I purchased at a thrift store of course. I love reading Christian biographies. My greatest heroes … Continue reading →

Posted in book report, new year's resolutions, Reading List, Second Hand Shopping | Tagged books, Christianity, Jim & Judy Parlier, Managalasi tribe, missionary biography | Leave a comment

Frugal Gift Giving

Posted on February 24, 2017 by afrugalspinster

This week I had two gift giving occasions; my friend Kira moved into a new apartment, and I took a hostess gift to Jerry & Monika’s when they hosted a Bible class. For both occasions I went shopping in my pantry, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & crafts, crafts, DIY, Gardening, Jams & Jellies, Second Hand Shopping, thrifty fixes | Tagged cardboard box modification, homemade gift tag, homemade jam, Hostess gift, housewarming gift, thrifted gift wrap | 5 Comments

Book Report #4

Posted on February 22, 2017 by afrugalspinster

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey In 1984 I purchased a brand new car. I took out a 60 month loan. An aversion to debt was instilled in me from childhood. I wanted to pay the loan off as soon … Continue reading →

Posted in book report, new year's resolutions, Reading List, Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping | Tagged books, Dave Ramsey, debt reduction, Deseret Industries, graduation gift, The Dave Ramsey Show, Total Money Makeover, wedding gift | 1 Comment

Mega- Thrifting

Posted on January 31, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I took advantage of the MLK day sales and spent the whole day thrifting. In 6 hours I traveled 35 mile, visited 10 stores and spent $49.06. So what did I purchase? I bought 4- 99 cent sweaters at Goodwill. 2 of … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrow, DIY, found money, refashion, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty fixes, thrifty haul, Trash to Treasure, upcycle | Tagged donations to charity, thrifting, upcycled mittens | 3 Comments

Thrift Report

Posted on October 19, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Just before Lou’s passing ( Thank you to all who posted condolence messages for me) I spent the day thrifting and came home with some timely purchases. The hanging basket will replace this one. I harvested the knobs off the … Continue reading →

Posted in container gardening, crafts, Dog walking, Gardening, Household projects, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty fixes | Tagged collie puppy, deck brush, dog sitting, polar fleece hats, puppy gate, replacement knob, Utility Rope | 4 Comments

Tomato Sauce

Posted on October 8, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Last year some time I decided I wanted to make my own tomato sauce. As a single person household I don’t need a lot at one time so I planned to preserve it in 1/2 pint jars. This spring I planted … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Gardening, Second Hand Shopping, Trash to Treasure | Tagged canning, expired produce, tomato sauce | Leave a comment

Same shopping trip, different project

Posted on September 30, 2016 by afrugalspinster

You may have noticed in the picture of things from Deseret Industries were some drapery hold backs. When I began line drying my clothes I learned an important lesson. The sun will bleach the clothes. This will work to your advantage … Continue reading →

Posted in "that's not what it was intended for", line drying, Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty fixes, Uncategorized | Tagged dederet Industries, holdbacks, line drying, rod brackets, shelf bracker fix | 1 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