Category Archives: thrift store 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 #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

Thrifted Cleaning Supplies

Posted on February 8, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I recently bought toilet bowl cleaner at the thrift store. It may be a lifetime supply for me but at $5.99 for three bottles it was just 50 cents more than I usually pay for one bottle. As I put my new … Continue reading →

Posted in thrift store shopping | Tagged Formsby's Furniture cleaner, Unger Pro Formula window cleaner, Vani-Sol, Woolite Upholstery cleaner | Leave a 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

New Recipe #3 &4

Posted on January 30, 2017 by afrugalspinster

Both of these bread recipes are from a book I picked up years ago at a thrift store. How Cooking Works is a wealth of helpful information (but I’m not going to try anymore recipes from it). Recipe #3 Toasted Oat … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, new year's resolutions, thrift store shopping | Tagged Applesause Raisin Bread, How Cooking Works, New recipes, Toasted Oat Bread | Leave a comment

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

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

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Posted on July 22, 2016 by afrugalspinster

For cheap An outing to a major league Baseball game can be very expensive. Here’s how I did it for $5.75 First of all everyone I know, knows I am Mariner’s fan. A friend, John’s company sponcered day at the ballpark. But John had … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Fun, Mariners Baseball, thrift store shopping | Tagged Frugal Fun, public transportation, Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners, thrift stores | 2 Comments

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