Thrifty Thrifterson

I am sure that I could host a show on some network like TLC about thrifting.  If I had a little more time, an occasional babysitter during they day, and someone to pay me to shop, I could definitely make a living out of scouring the local thrift stores and finding awesome deals.  I mostly go to Goodwill, Savers and sometimes the Arc and usually find something pretty awesome.  I like to check the clearance items at TJMaxx, Homegoods, and Marshalls for stellar deals too.  I know there are other great thrift stores out there, but I don't have the time or a child with the patience to allow me to thrift as much as I'd like to.

Here is what I found today, and I'm way pumped about it!  It was only $49.99.  I saw it, decided to shop a little more and think about it, then when I went back, someone else was sitting on it and talking about buying it.  I was so sad.  I don't know if they decided not to buy it, or if they went home to get a bigger car, but the important part is that they disappeared.  So I ripped the tag of and ran up to the register and paid for it.  

It's in great shape, looks like it's hardly been used.  Look at how happy it is making Tyler and Amelie.  Tyler is sleeping on it this very second.

Check out the cool detail on the legs.

Then I found these giant pillows at TJ Maxx for $15.

 And this wavy blue patterned pillow was at Savers for $2.99, seemingly brand new.

This thing is going to go PERFECTLY in the nook with this chair that we got for free and this, or this for an ottoman.

I also found these 2 candle holders at Savers.  I love the little owl, and my mom has a green version of the red one I found.  I have been thinking of a way to sneak her green holder home with me from the cabin for at least a year now...good news mom, you can keep it!

I got a couple more things including some nice rubber gardening gloves for $2.99,  some Sesame Street undies for Sam (7 pairs for $5.50),  this planter for $7, 

and another cool own candle holder for $2.

I've been looking for a planter like that for herbs or strawberries for a little while now.  There were some at Menard's for $50, and others similar to it at TJ Maxx for $20 or more.  Yes!

Speaking of Menard's, we found our bathroom sink, fixture, mirror and vanity there this weekend.  $99!  It is small and modern and will fit in the master bathroom perfectly.  What a dorky photo though, you can see Tyler and my faces in the mirror.  

Amelie and I also did some fun non-shopping related activities this week too.  We played at Auntie Abby's house with Adaline and Sammy.

Look at these two finally learning how to share.

We also went to the zoo with some friends.  The kids outnumbered the adults but the 4 adult women were able to keep track of all 7 kids that we brought with.  Granted 3 of them were 1 year or under, these 4 sure kept us on our toes!

And tonight we all went down to the neighbors for dinner and had a lovely time.  Now Amelie is in bed, Tyler is snoring on the new couch, and I am nursing yet another cold, blowing my nose raw for the 2nd time in a month.  

Amelie would like to send a special shout out to her uncle Ben for the fantastic birthday balloons that he brought her last Tuesday night.  She puts them in the chair next to hers when she eats, carries them around the house with her, and routinely reminds me that "uncle Ben" brought her the balloons.  I think that he is her new favorite.

Soon, I'll have some more upstairs photo updates.  We have a little painting left to do, but are still deciding if we like the combo of colors we chose.  I took some pictures but the lighting is really bad.