Fun with thrifting

Well, it's not trashpicking, but going to thrift stores is also a lot of fun while waiting for garage sales to start up again. I hit two today: one that benefits the local hospital, and a new Goodwill. I've had some success at the Goodwill before, including a great stained glass lamp for $5, but had only longingly looked at the other store every time the train goes by it when I'm coming home from my Big Important Corporate Job that I rarely leave home for. Some of these will be Easter gifts (like the purse) and some will be Rainy Day prezzies. So don't tell my kids, please, ok?

4 Kids Discovery magazines, 25 cents each and 11 Model Railroader magazines, 25 cents each. You can tell that model railroads are not a geeky hobby after all, because Rod Stewart is on the cover of the one on top. I don't know why. Ask N next time you see him.

2 games, Slide 5 and Mancala, $1 each

Stationery, $3

Metal sign, $2. Children's Place purse, $3, pretending to be made out of some corduroy pants with extra pockets, which Boo will love for the (fake) recycling aspect. Bonus: just found a pair of cute tiny tweezers in a pocket. Free!

Circo brand supersoft hoodie for Nea ($3), LA Conduct skirt ($4) for whichever of my kids is COOL enough to ROCK IT, and Gap brand jeans ($3) with embellishments for Boo.

Nordic Track brand yoga pants for me, $4.

More subliminal messages from your old buddy old pal Bluestem

To think, the Wii costs list price on Amazon now! And to think, Amazon won't let me link directly to the main Wii console item itself! How odd! Don't forget your extra Wii Remote Controller, which i am allowed to link to. Go figure.

OK. I apologize for the above paragraph. I have a better post coming up tonight about PHOTOGRAPHY. Who doesn't love some good discussion about taking better photos? Not you, nope. You love to talk about art. And photos of kids. And dogs. That's high-quality good fun there. Am I right? Or am I right?

Using money for good

If you are someone who is watching their wallet and has a kid, do NOT visit the Garnet Hill spring line. Definitely do NOT view the pirate sandals. Or the swimsuits. Or the dresses.

Later today I'll be sending another $27 to Heifer, mostly due to Goz!* Thanks, everyone!

* I only know it was Goz because he told me. Your shopping identity is otherwise secret. In case you were wondering.