You come to realize that you have reached a certain level of "stingy" when you plan your trips to the thrift store only on the days when they are having a 50% off special. I have arrived. And I am just fine with that. I love thrift store shopping. I love finding the treasures among the rubble. It is sort of like a treasure hunt-- an adventure. And I have never once come out without finding some sort of treasure. So, it is all worth it... especially at 50% off!
At our thrift store, everything is 50% off on all holidays. So, I always plan my trips accordingly. Yesterday, being Columbus Day, was my first trip to the thrift store this entire summer. I was very excited and ready to start digging. After 2 hours of wandering the aisles I was very pleased with my findings:
2 new Old Navy shirts for Jared $1.50 each
1 NWA uniform shirt for Jared $1.25
1 long-sleeved stylish flannel shirt for Jared $1.75
1 pair of perfectly fitting Express jeans for me $3.00
1 pair Banana Republic black pin-striped slacks for me $5.00
1 pair gray (with blue pin-stripes) slacks for me $1.75
1 vintage Coach brown leather purse (in very good condition) $30.00
See?
TREASURES.
3 comments:
It makes my heart so happy that you think so highly of me as your nanny! I am so pleased with the arrangement as well, and so blessed to have such good friends. Thank you for opening your home to me and being such a good friend to me!
I did happen to look for treasures for Emma at the thrift store! But was unsuccessful this time. Here's why: Mental picture...aggressive mothers. crazy shopping carts. baby's strapped to their chests. Fire burning in their eyes. Find the best deals AT ANY COST.
Get the picture? I went in the morning when all the competitive mothers were their with their babies and there was no way some young woman with no sign of a baby nearby was going to get in their way! Better luck next time. I will keep my eyes out!
Woah, ho, ho! Welcome to the club. There's no better feeling than finding a Coach on SALE. Even better--a VINTAGE Coach! I'm so jealous. Can't WAIT to see it! You'd better bring it tonight!
I say next girls night we visit your thrift store--How about on Halloween? Does that count as a holiday??
Here's how I shop at the thrift store since I have, well, fitting issues:
Jeans. Fit.
Sweater. Fits.
Shirt. Fits.
Done. Sweet.
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