Thriftin'

Jude now wakes up from his afternoon nap at that uber weird time of day--mid-afternoon.

It's not early enough to make dinner, and not early enough to bug/beg Dave to come home from work.

The other day I was too lazy to get him all ready and take him for a little swim, but not lazy enough to stay at home and watch him tottle around.  You know, one of those moods where you're bored, but not willing to be productive?  Can you relate?

So, we went a thrifting.  Because I was reminded that we have a brand-new (read: non-smelly) Saver's in our area, and because everywhere I turn, someone on the internet is making me jealous with all their "vintage" finds.

I walked in, perused the aisles, and grabbed what jumped out at me.  I was there maybe a 1/2 hour.  Spent 30 bucks.  And came out with some pretty good loot.

 

$3.50

$5

$4

$5

$5

$6

Can you tell which item I adore the most?  That blush skirt.  It kills. It was $3.50 and is in mint condition.  It was listed as a size 1-2, which I think musta deterred some shoppers--but not this gal.  Had to try it on, even if it meant risking it getting stuck on my thigh, even if it meant Jude getting out of the cart and crawling around the dressing room picking up dust bunnies.  Magically, it fit. (and definitely not a size 1-2, if you are wondering if I dropped 20 pounds in that dressing room as well).

What about you?  Do you find time/make time to visit 2nd hand shops?  Any thrifting tips for a newbie like me?  I definitely wanna go back and do it again.

But next time, I'm draggin' the sister.

She's back and I'm beaming.