What I'm Looking For: JANUARY

Haven't given much thought to what I'm looking for, this month went by very fast.  I found so many awesome things that weren't even on my last list, isn't that how it is though?  

Ideas for the new month and new year...

1. Dressy black, brown, grey or navy shoes. Smaller heeled that what I already own.
2. A winter coat for my 12 month old, who is wearing 18-24 months.
3. Pants for my 8 year old, size 7/8 boys
4. Long sleeved light weight tops (Express has nice ones a couple years back). For layering and going into spring.
5. A purse/bag
6. Jeans for me, size 4/6 depending on brand
7. Anything towards my daughters cosplay outfits
8. Books
9. Super Mario toys (especially the plush ones)

What I'm Looking For: December

New month, new ideas.  Here's what I'll be keeping an extra eye out for this month.

1. Anything velvet
2. Clothing for my kids in great condition (sized 24m, 8, 10/12, and juniors 3)
3. Colored tights new in packaging
4. Novel to read in the new year
5. Great condition toddler toys/books/outdoor play things
6. Sterling silver earrings
7. Long sleeved tops I can layer with 

Thrifty musings for the new month.

Wow, can't believe it's December already!  This time last year I was almost 9 months pregnant and waiting on my Christmas baby.  He was born December 26th at 7:45am, just missed Christmas.  
I've had a great year thrifting.  80% of my maternity clothes were thrifted and 75% of the babies clothing has been thrifted.

One of my latest finds is this baby jacket from Le Top for 2.49.

Also picked up some cute clothing for my daughter.  The blue top is from Express 2.49.  The brick red top is Simply Vera 2.49.  And the black light weight coat w/o tag was 3.99.

Thrifting Holiday Decor

Is anyone else thrifting for holiday decorations?  I've been picking up things here and there.  I'm not done, but am a little nervous of going overboard.  There's ALOT of great things out there!

I bought a mixed lot of ornaments in a bag for 4.99.  Inside were plush snowman ornaments, large candy cane icicles, smaller red icicles, and pinecones with glitter.  The other ornaments from the bag I'm donating back.  

My tree theme this year is Winter Wonderland.  I have up all my icicles and will keep an eye out for more snowmen, maybe some penguins!  Our star on top is also thrifted!

Donating back

    Anyone else donating lately?  I've probably dropped 10 trash sized bags off since the start of 2012.  I've been donating smaller bags now, grocery sized, since it's been harder to let go now.  

    I had an awesome pair of grey heels in my closet, never worn, rounded toes, size 11.  Been holding on to them since I love the color grey.  

These will find a good home- new with out tags/box- JCPennys

 At the end of October, we all stopped in Goodwill to find a jacket for my husbands "Mulder" costume and I found a cute pair of grey heels in a size 10.  I will have to update this post with a photo!  Just very happy and excited to trade up to something more functional and hopefully someone will find my old unused pair and enjoy them!

    Here they are- Nine West, with sweet black heels.

What I'm looking for- November

1. Anything Nintendo related- for my boys
2. Velvet trousers
3. A sweater dress
4. A sweater skirt
5. A light weight jacket
6. Great condition boys shoes
7. Really great condition toddler toys
8. Something to regift!
9. Baby pants in size 18-24 months

Short fun thrifting tip video

Enjoy!