I love summer break - especially as a teacher. I hadn't gotten to really, truly thrift in a long time (hence the year gap in this blog!) The weekend of June 19/20, all Goodwills were having 50% off sales, so I hit them up...6 to be exact. I also threw in some finds from Saver's and a garage sale both before and after the big weekend haul! I love finding steals of deals! Check them out:
The BEST find of the whole weekend. I'd been looking for one of these for forever, and then I happened upon one in fantastic condition for $35.00! It's been running non-stop ever since I got it.
Cute new wall decor. Simple fabric framed - easy! It adds some fun pops of color in my bathroom!
$2.00 each
Cool green plate. Just liked it and thought it'd be good for Christmas and St. Patrick's time!
$1.00
Hello Kitty Cookie Pan. A cake decorator never knows when odd orders may come her way, so it's always good to stock up on good bargains when you find them!
$3.00
New {with tags} Old Navy polkadot scarf. Retailed for $14.94.
$4.49
Mossimo black bikini top with detail
$5.24
Mossimo white v-neck t-shirt
$2.24
Faded Glory red and navy striped dress
$4.49
Mossimo mint/gold accent flats
$2.99
Gift for Kali's Birthday - she LOVES puzzles, and I couldn't pass this up when I found it in pristine condition at a garage sale!
$1.00
Another present for Kali. She's since told me that ALL the birds are misidentified on this clock, but it was a hilarious gift, none-the-less, and she LOVED it!
$2.00
Cute gift bag
$ .50
I was on the hunt for travel sized bottles for my upcoming trip and failed at finding them at the Dollar Tree. But then BAM! Goodwill to the rescue (plus extras!)
$1.00
Valentine's plate
$1.00
A sturdy basket. Don't know what I'll use it for, but I couldn't pass it up.
$1.00
I was in line to check out and was standing by the CDs. I looked down, and BAM! Found a CD by family friend John Nilsen (who lives in Oregon). What a small world! Of course I had to pick it up!
$1.00
More gift bags (since they're unreasonably expensive everywhere else, mind as well stock up when you find them!)
$ .50 each (One was $ .25)
A whole bunch of LPs to play on my new record player! =)
$ .50 each
I even found an old Up with People album...perhaps one of their first! =)
Misa taught some Uppies this hilarious game while she was in town one weekend. It can just be played with paper and a big bowl, but I figured I'd pick the actual game up and see what it's all about!
$2.00
Cute Valentine's basket
$1.00
New wicker hamper since mine is falling apart!
$3.50
Awesome huge legos. I gave some to William, but I'm going to use them for rhythm compositions with my littles!
$2.00 for the whole bag!! Steal!
Melissa and Doug puzzles in really great condition! 2 of them are sound puzzles! These will be part of William's 2nd Birthday present in August!
$3.00 total ($1.00 each)
Lots of fun books! Some for music, others just because!
$ .25- $ .50 each
Cute little makeup tote. It reminded me of the 50s, so I wanted to get it!
$2.00
Teeny Tiny little Advent calendar!
$ .25
Big bag of pony beads that I use for Recorder Karate in my classroom!
$2.00
A funny (but practical) gift for Kali's birthday. An ENTIRE bag of new earplugs! Kali uses earplugs all the time, whether sleeping or going to a concert. She was STOKED about these! =)
$2.00
Two frames. I put my Master's degree in the document frame. I'll print off a picture for the cute little coral frame!
$2.00 and $1.00
BRAND NEW cookie stamps. Such cute designs and fun ceramic colors!
$2.00
Miscellaneous kitchen things.
Valentine's Napkins: $ .50
Measuring cups (I have an addiction!) - $1.00
Music spreaders (Kali's birthday) - $1.00
Big orange bowl. I love me some orange!
$1.00
Yellow watering pitcher
$ .50
3 awesome belts of various colors and styles
$1.50 each
Needed new hangers for all my new clothes!
$ .25 each
New tank tops! All of my current ones are so raggedy and worn out!
Rue 21 teal tank - $1.50
M&B yellow tank - $1.50
Ambiance Apparel gray tank - $1.50
SO black tank - $1.50
BKE white tank - $1.50
Mossimo red tank - $1.50
Lots of new DVDs. I got two more (Amelie and Dirty Dancing), but unfortunately the DVDs weren't in the containers when I got home. Lesson learned: always check for DVDs BEFORE you leave the store.
$2.00 each (CD already mentioned)
Sonoma tunic dress
$3.50
Purple cotton dress
$3.00
Old Navy taupe Capri - $ .99
Green Apple Eco-Friendly workout tank
$2.00
Faded Glory ¾ sleeve shirt
$2.00
Taupe and Black ruffle shirt
$2.00
Forever 21 T-shirt with button sleeves
$2.00
14th & Union Salmon Cardigan
$2.50
Ann Taylor LOFT black cocktail dress
$3.00
American Eagle White lace summer dress
$3.00
Merona purple ruffled blouse
$1.50
Mossimo charcoal summer dress
$3.00
H&M black/white polkadot tunic
$4.00
Forever 21 floral wrap dress
$ .99
Multi-colored scarf
2.00
J Crew yellow shorts
$2.00
New shoe organizer (the 3X5 one) Fits all my flats perfectly!
$2.80
I'm pretty sure I missed some other fun things that I bought, but needless to say, I had QUITE the haul at all the fun thrift shops around the area!
