Tag Archives: second hand stores

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

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 2

Posted on May 18, 2016 by afrugalspinster

I couldn’t resist this pretty tote bag. It was New With Tags and only cost me $2. I’ve been using it as a shopping bag. Every summer I enjoy spending my evenings on the back porch. Mosquitos also enjoy the … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, thrift store shopping, thrifty fixes | Tagged citronella candle, doll clothes pattern, patterns, second hand stores, shopping bag, thrift stores, wind chime | Leave a comment

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

Posted on March 1, 2016 by afrugalspinster

February 1- Helping Hands $2.08 I’ve heard/read others that say; undergarments are where they draw the line when it comes to second hand clothes. I’m satisfied that once I’ve washed any garment it is ready for me to wear. I have purchased … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping | Tagged baby clothes, Doll clothes, Goodwill, oregon trail, scrubs hat, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, street ministry, thrift stores | Leave a comment

January Thrifty Finds

Posted on February 2, 2016 by afrugalspinster

Goodwill $5.40 Salvation Army $1.64 St. Vincent de Paul 97 Cents St. Vincent de Paul $1.64 Goodwill $2.19 St. Vincent de Paul 55 cents Goodwill $1.08 Goodwill $8.79 Goodwill $1.08 Thistle and Things $1.71 Goodwill $3.04 St. Vincent … Continue reading →

Posted in thrifty haul | Tagged Goodwill, second hand shopping, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, thrift store finds, thrift stores | 1 Comment

Comming Soon

Posted on April 25, 2015 by afrugalspinster

A new Goodwill store is opening. I will pass by it every time I go to work. Coincidentally it shares a parking lot with MY bank branch. I will now have two thrift stores that are right along my daily route. … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping | Tagged Goodwill, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, thrift stores, thrifting | 1 Comment

President’s Day Sales

Posted on February 23, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Any holiday is reason enough to have a SALE at most thrift stores February 16, 2015 President’s Day St. Vincent de Paul $ 2.80 Everything Half Off! Rubber duck soap dispenser 50₵ Missionary Biography 39₵ 2 shirts from the 50₵ Bin … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, single living frugal style, thrifty fixes, Trash to Treasure | Tagged frugal gifts, Goodwill, home canned produce, jam making, jelly jars, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, thrift store finds, thrift store shopping, thrift store solutions, thrift stores | 1 Comment