Category Archives: thrifty haul

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

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

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

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

April Thrift Report 3

Posted on May 19, 2016 by afrugalspinster

On April 17th 1957 I became big sister to boy/girl baby twins. This year my brother and his wife were celebrating in Hawaii. I treated my sister to a day of thrifting. I didn’t tell her what I had planned … Continue reading →

Posted in birthday, Cake Show & Tell, family, Frugal Fun, Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged Ballard Locks, cake decorating, Goodwill, picnic, second hand shopping, second hand stores, thrift stores, Value Village | 5 Comments

April Thrift Report

Posted on May 17, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I’m a little late with my April report since its the middle of May already. Even so I’m eager to show what I bought. I found some REAL deals. April 5th -Deseret Industries -$4.38 April 6th – Goodwill -$17.47 April … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugality for Singles, Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged Goodwill, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, thrift store finds, thrift stores | 4 Comments

March Thrift Report

Posted on April 1, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I didn’t do as much thrifting as I usually do in March. Here’s what I DID buy. Because I don’t already have enough white dishes. (I have “Thriftitis”, I can’t help myself)I’ve been wanting to replace my cracked crock before … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul | Tagged Birds of North America by Kenn Kaufman, canning supplies, crock pot, digital thermometer fail, emergency blanket, Goodwill, mug collection, oral thermometer, oregon trail, retractable clothes lline, second hand shopping, second hand stores, sewing, St. Vincent de Paul, street ministry, thrift store finds, thrift stores, white dishes | Leave a comment

February Thrift Report part 3

Posted on March 3, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Reading Refashion blogs has convinced me that I NEED a dress form. I’ve seen a few over the past few months but they were too expensive, too small, or in bad shape. I checked Craig’s List and found this I talked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing, thrifty haul | Tagged Craig's List, dress form, refashion | 2 Comments

My plans for the thrifty store finds- Part 3

Posted on February 5, 2016 by afrugalspinster

So that l leaves I purchased the bag of sewing notions just for the sewing machine needles. It is recommended that you use a new needle for each garment. I don’t do that but they do get dull or break … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & crafts, crafts, DIY, Doll Clothes, Frugal Fun, Second Hand Shopping, Sewing, thrift store shopping, thrifty haul, Trash to Treasure | Tagged bobbins, Doll clothes, fabric repurposed, family shelter, Homeless shelter, patterns, sewing machine needles, sewing notions, shirts repurposed, thrift store shopping | 1 Comment