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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2012 : 7:10:10 PM
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I had some more donations for a local thrift store, as I'm still losing weight. I picked up 5 designer tops for $19.99! It is so much EASIER to find smaller clothing now, that's a relief. I got a Ralph Lauren flannel blouse, a Columbia Sportswear summer blouse, a denim jacket, a corduroy blouse, and a Coldwater Creek summer blouse, all like new. I really scored! I saved the couple that are a little too small, as they will fit in a month or two. It's fun to shop ahead, knowing I'm still shrinking, and it's a great way to plan ahead...
Be the change...
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2012 : 4:34:56 PM
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My daughter and I, while on our "tent glamping" trip this past week, went into Black Canyon City to a thrift and found ALL kinds of things. Some of which we needed for our gear box . . baskets, silverware, can opener, skillet and griddle, tea spoons (actual TEA spoons with small bowls and long handles), a pink "Princess" rug for my dog for camping . . :D) . . etc.
This is a pic of one of the cool baskets we found AND some antique canning jars . . Robin also got one of each of this size and one clear, all with the date 1908 on them.
This is only a wee bit of our treasures! AND . . . total of our cost?? Between the two of us and a BUNCH of treasures . . less than $30, including the antique canning jars.
CJ and Robin
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 20 2012 9:25:30 PM |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 09:12:28 AM
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CJ great stuff. A real bonanza!
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2012 : 09:47:08 AM
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Nice finds ceejay. Don't you love blue canning jars. I have a few, but always on the lookout for more. You found some good stuff on your camping trip.
NancyJo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Wauka Mountain Mama
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Fran
Fairburn
Ga
USA
239 Posts |
Posted - Mar 21 2012 : 11:22:39 AM
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I must amit its not the most frugal buy I've ever made, but I just bought this jar of vintage buttons for $26! Theres all sorts of super sweet buttons in there & I remember my mom having a many of these jars. Its an old Folgers instant coffee jars, my mom used to keep her pennies in about five of them.
Iam going to have to be carefull or Iam going to spend all afternoon playing with buttons & I swore to myself that I was going to do a full detail of the bathroom and finish 2 different sewing projects...Which both are on a deadline so I need to leave this buttons alone! BUT I WANT TO SORT THEM!!! :D |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 3:11:40 PM
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At a local thift store last night I bought 2 pairs of great jeans, some shorts, and a summer blouse. On eBay I got a (new without box) $85.00 pair of Dansko-like clogs for $20.00, some used cookbooks, and a very expensive like-new L.L. Bean parka (in the color I had always wanted) for 25% of the full retail. What a score!!!
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Mar 24 2012 : 6:42:02 PM
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I needed some new pants for work so I went to Kohl's and looked, but everything was either too long or the wrong color.I went to the petites section and found a pair on clearance for under $5.00. Bingo!
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 5:52:35 PM
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I got 3 pairs of brand new short/capris, & 2 enamelware mugs. The one on the right is a forest green...
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
Edited by - nancypo on Mar 28 2012 5:53:44 PM |
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ruthie218
True Blue Farmgirl
1425 Posts
Ruthie Ann
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Mar 28 2012 : 6:22:33 PM
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I just got a picture and dollies for 4.00. Can't wait to hang up the picture. I scored from a friend a bag of yarn. I'm making blanets for the prayer missionary box.
Ruthie Ann
http://simpleindianagirl.blogspot.com/ |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2012 : 5:56:50 PM
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This cute little Coronado Sewing machine (from the 50s) has been sitting at the Salvation Army store for a long time. I've looked at it but thought they wanted too much for it considering the belt is the wrong size and the bobbin case is missing. It's in great condition and it does run and it is in a case in good condition.
I decided to ask them today if they'd take less money for it since it had been there a long time and the missing/wrong parts. She didn't hesitate to accept my offer . . $5.00!
Brought it home, checked it out, cleaned it up and have decided, for now it is just gonna sit and look cute in this "Apronista's" house.
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
898 Posts |
Posted - Apr 12 2012 : 07:10:13 AM
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I found two vintage gelatin molds a grapes on and a lobster one! Super score on the lobster one I had been looking for a lobster one for almost two years now! I also came across some old sewing supplies which had been on my wish list so now as I get time I can continue working on my projects! I also found a new clear class latte mug and some much needed plates! It was a score for me yesterday!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2012 : 3:18:31 PM
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I fouind these at a flea market- $2.00 for the large doily and $3.00 for the vinatge screen. I'm going to use the screen frame as a display, or put a mirror behind it...
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Be the change...
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2012 : 3:31:54 PM
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Thanks! This weekend I bought several items at Goodwill for the hot weather, almost all high end stuff, some with the new tags still on. I love some of the higher end brands like Eddie Bauer, LL Bean, etc. because they last forever!
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2012 : 11:36:12 AM
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I hit another goodwill store today and found a really cute sunflower, made of solid pine, for $1.99!
Also bought some more shorts (which I live in during the summer), and some cute denim overalls (I love those). I haven't had overalls for years, but like them in the cooler weather.
Be the change...
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl
362 Posts
nancy
boise
idaho
USA
362 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2012 : 12:35:50 PM
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I found these nice, thick wooden spoons at out local grocery outlet. They are Paula Deen brand, I love them! A buck each!
I went to the local Eddie Bauer outlet yesterday. I found 2 great polo shirts for work and a fleece top for 75% off, good deals. I also got a fleece jacket, ditto 50% off. A lot of my work clothes that fit are pretty worn, and that's something I'm working on fixing over the summer. It's easier to buy a little new clothes at a time and not take such a big hit. I'm still losing weigth (good!) and closet is shrinking (not so good) for work clothes.
Be the change...
http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/ |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2012 : 3:58:33 PM
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I love angels! I collect angels and I found these two at a local thrift. The one on top is made of a full circle table cloth with styro head and heart shaped wings with separate piece for her arms.
The other one is just as vintage looking as can be with lace, pearls, a lace purse, one-sided ponytail and looks tea-dyed. Her wings are wooden with "lace" painted on.
Cost? the TOTAL of $1.00 for both of them.
The are clean, and in excellent condition . . . a lovely addition to my "host" of angels.
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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