Tag Archives: St. Vincent de Paul

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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February Thrift Report Part 2

Posted on March 2, 2016 by afrugalspinster

February 17 – Eastside community Aid 72 cents You’ll see these made up in future posts (maybe) Goodwill #1 $1.64 I’m so unhappy that stores are bagging patterns rather than selling them individually. So far its just Value Village and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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5 Frugal Things

Posted on February 22, 2016 by afrugalspinster

My neighbors are taking their 9 month old daughter to meet her father’s relatives in India. I’m dog sitting while they are away. I get companionship (I miss Glory so much), needed exercise and they are paying me. I found … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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There is something SO wrong with this

Posted on March 25, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I have fond memories of late nights around a dimming camp fire, small tree branch whittled to a sharp point suspending marshmallows over the glowing embers, chocolate bar and graham cracker waiting nearby. When the golden blisters on the marshmallow are just … Continue reading →

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I’m so disappointed

Posted on March 24, 2015 by afrugalspinster

In Goodwill. Recently I walked in on a Monday to be greeted by this sign: Until now select tag were marked down to $1.29 on Monday. That’s not the only change they have made to their pricing. Select tags were marked … Continue reading →

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