Thrift Finds August 25th

We went two times to the Dayton Goodwill, the last time being the 25 of August. I wanted to share 2 items I found on these trips. The first are a pair of Converse for my 10 year old son. They are in amazing shape and were 5.99. I picked them up because of the condition and that they are the size Keaton is wearing right now. Not to mention Batman!

Next is a Cynthia Rowley purse in my favorite color. The color is what caught my eye first in the thick group of pocketbooks. I liked it's overall look and figured it was worth picking up for it's price of 5.99. I'm definitely going to be wearing it in fall and winter.

 

What I'm thrift hunting for- August 2014

1. Floral skirt
2. Striped top
3. Velvet fabric
4. Homeschooling books
5. Nintendo games and accessories

Goodwill Finds 8/5/2014

 Yellow flower pot - 99 cents!

 Yellow folk art candle stick holder- 99 cents!

Black fall buckle shoes- size 10/my harder to find size! - 3.99

Thrift Hunt July 2014

Here's what I'm keeping an eye out for July at Goodwill!

1. Anything from Disney parks
2. Melissa and Doug wooden puzzles for my toddler
3. Clothing for my eldest son (size 14 boys)
4. Clothing for our Halloween costume (we may be doing a Pokemon group)
5. Anything Pokemon

Pinterest thrifting board

I thought I would share one of my pinterest boards here.  It doesn't cover all my finds of course, but it gives an idea of what I'm looking for and my local Goodwill's prices.  


 If anyone has a thrifting board, post your link in a comment.  I'd love to follow!

Thrift Finds

What I'm Thrifting For- June 2014

1. Postcards
2. Flowerpots
3. Mangas for my daughter
4. Anything Pokemon
5. Floral pencil skirt

March Must Finds!

Here is my must-find list for thrifting this March.  We had a mellow February, it seems like the Goodwills near us have less and less toys. Luckily it's almost yard sale season!

1. Clothing for my boys 3T/4, 8/10 and 12/14
2. Dresses for me, lightweight, small floral print
3. A couple cardigans
4. Anything Mickey Mouse clubhouse
5. Flower pots
6. Disney items to resell
7. Caillou dvds
8. Mangas for my daughter
9. Any foreign films on dvd or vhs

What I'm Looking For- January 2014

1. Nintendo games for my boys
2. Clothing for my sons (size 14 and size 10/12)
3. Anything unique from Disney World
4. A couple sweaters to make a DIY sweater dress
5. A toy mystery box ( our Goodwill in Dayton sometimes put a bunch of toys together in a box and you can't see what is inside, it's usually 3.99.)
6. Backyard toys (including a kite, frisbee)

New Year Thrifting musings part 1

Happy 2014! 

This year will be what I consider my third full time year of thrifting.  Full time being thrifting 2 or 3 times a week year round.  Almost all my clothing, books, childrens toys, childrens clothing and home decor are found at our South East Tennessee Goodwills.

Years ago when we lived in NY and my eldest children were toddlers, I would thrift just as often at a Savers and a Salvation Army location.  This was mostly for ebay reselling and to outfit the kids in Gymboree and other great resellable brands.  I rarely bought for myself.  I could have, but was between sizes so often with pregnancy.

It wasn't until my last pregnancy in 2011 that I started turning to thrift with regularity.  I do still pick up items to hold for resell but my focus is more on now what we need and will use