Tag Archives: Value Village

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

Five (make that 10) frugal things

Posted on June 9, 2015 by afrugalspinster

Time for another Five Frugal Things post but I can’t just stop at five… Monday is often my errand day. As usual I batched my errands (1) to save money and time. The To-Do list included getting my oil changed. I went to … Continue reading →

Posted in Five Frugal Things | Tagged 5 frugal things, batching errands, coupon, eastside community aid thrift store, eating leftovers, food processor, gardening, home grown strawberries, roadside free pile, second hand shopping, Value Village | 2 Comments

It never hurts to ask

Posted on April 22, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I stopped at Value Village to see if I could find some new (to me) sweat pants. I found two identical pair. Identical that is except for the color. One was gray the other black. Then I looked at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping | Tagged inconsistant pricing, price variation, sweat pants, Value Village | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in cooking, Nature Lover, Second Hand Shopping | Tagged Goodwill, S'more, s'more maker, s'mores, salvation army, smore grill, St. Vincent de Paul, storege space hogs, useless gadgets, Value Village | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, Uncategorized | Tagged excess packaging, Goodwill, increased grocery prices, landfill, Monday mark downs, plastic polution, raising prices price increase, St. Vincent de Paul, Value Village | Leave a comment

Thrift Store shopping with AFRUGALSPINSTER

Posted on February 18, 2015 by afrugalspinster

I love reading blogs about amazing second hand store finds. I feel like my second hand purchases are far less exciting, but I decided to show off my frugal finds none-the-less. I try to hold myself to only purchasing things … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & crafts, Bird watching, Second Hand Shopping, thrifty fixes, Trash to Treasure, Uncategorized | Tagged back yard bird feeders, canning supplies, Craig's List, donations to Union Gospel Mission, free pile, garden, Goodwill, Homeless shelter, refasioning, second hand stores, spray paint, thrift stores, Value Village | 3 Comments

Swim Shoes

Posted on May 16, 2013 by afrugalspinster

Sometimes second hand shopping can be a S-L-O-W process. It can take months to find what you want, in good condition, for a price you’re willing to pay. Last Friday my sister told me one of her foster girls needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, third thursday thrifting report | Tagged Eastside Community Aid, perfect timing, school children, second hand stores, St. Vincent de Paul, swim shoes, thrift stores, Value Village | 2 Comments

Thrifting on Thursday

Posted on March 22, 2013 by afrugalspinster

Katy the Non-consumer advocate recently asked her readers for advice on several of her belongings. She wanted to know if she should fix, replace or make do with a dutch oven, set of salad tongs and a missing bathroom tile. … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping | Tagged jelly jar, Non-consumer advocate, price comparisons, salad tongs, Value Village | 1 Comment

Weekly Thrift Report

Posted on July 25, 2012 by afrugalspinster

I’m still adding to my “Bread Making Kit”.I found a bread book- for all intents and purposes BRAND NEW -that was $1.99 & a cute chicken potholder for 49 cents. Speaking of chickens…You may remember that I walk a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in furniture refinishing, Second Hand Shopping, Trash to Treasure | Tagged bread making kit, cook book, dumpster diving, free ottoman, Helping Hands Thrift Store, hot pad, paint brush, play pen, pot holder, raising backyard chickens, thrift stores, turkey, Value Village, ya | 1 Comment

Weekly Thrifting Report

Posted on July 9, 2012 by afrugalspinster

On Friday I stopped at a Garage sale and found these Capri’s. It gets very hot in the bakery so I’m glad to have another pair of short pants to wear on summer days. Saturday I had several cake delivers … Continue reading →

Posted in Second Hand Shopping, Uncategorized | Tagged Goodwill, sketcher's shoes. jelly jars, turtle figurine, Value Village, work clothes. white capris | 2 Comments