Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

Apr 25, 2010 | Thrifting

One of the benefits of living only a few hours from both the mountains and the beach is the easy access to simple, frugal getaways during the off season or even just a “daycation.” My husband was supposed to be out of town for a few days and I was offered...
Preparing for Vacation – Thrifting Style

Simply Frugal Mantel Decorations

Mar 18, 2010 | Home Decor, Trash to Treasure

Our mantel is the focal  point in our home. For me, that is not by choice, but it is what it is. When we first moved in, I really struggled with what looked “just right.” Often, we get so overwhelmed with decorating focal points, that  we just give up for...

Finding Great Clothes at a Thrift Store

Jan 29, 2010 | Frugal Fashionista, Videos - VLOGS

Thrifting just runs in my blood. I think it’s an additional gene I was given in the womb. My mind thinks in second hand images, so I thought I would take you along for a sneak peak into one of my latest visits to Goodwill. I have the best friends who agreed to...
You know they’re true frugal friends when…

You know they’re true frugal friends when…

Jan 24, 2010 | Thrifting

You know they’re true frugal friends when they agree to a ladies’ night out that begins with a stop at GoodWill. (Now only five ladies came to GW, yet twelve met us for dinner…they don’t know what they’re missing.) You know they are true...
Finding Thankfulness Through a Thrift Store?

Finding Thankfulness Through a Thrift Store?

Nov 18, 2009 | Thrifting

…The melting pot mentality of America is embodied in a thrift store. One can look around the parking lot and observe vehicles ranging from BMW’s to Beretta’s, shelves stocked with both jewels and junk, while purchasers carrying either Amex Gold cards...