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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Yard Sales Salvation Army & Goodwill Shopping


Hello Everyone,
Thanks for stopping by to read this..really I mean it, especially since this is my FIRST blog, I do hope I'm not the only one reading it..well in away maybe it's like therapy I could think of it as my diary or journal so to speak, even though I do have one of those already and I faithfully write in it almost everynight, except if I'm to tired or whatever. If you've read my intro, you'll see I was born and live in the midwest, it's kind of a love/hate thing for me I guess. I love the spring summer and fall, but I don't like the winters very much,only briefly for the snow at Christmas, then I wish it would warm up around February. But I don't think I could imangine living anywhere else..the spring flowers and the smell of Lilacs and tulips and peonies..oh my gosh. Also the fact that I'm a gardener big time, I'll get into more of that later, for now I'm trying to redecorate different rooms in my house such as my family room, living room and tweek the kitchen a wee bit. I'll show ya pics and let you see the before and after results. Speaking of results, wow did I find some results the other day,( I'll show pics of my finds too) at the GW (Goodwill) for anyone who doesn't know..ya know I always find really cool stuff at the GW and the SA (salvation army) it truly amazes me what folks throw out, when all it needed was some spray paint or varnish..geesh!!! I admit I do hit some bad days too when I can't seem to find a thing, but all in all I always find some goodies. I am also a thrifty shopper and love the GW and SA as well as the yard sales..I can't wait for those babies to start up, around this neck of the woods it's usually April, as soon as people don't see their breath in the morning air the sales start, yipeeeeee, cuz I love those even more than the other too, I just shop at GW and SA mostly in the winter months, but because yard sales are super cheap and I like to find a bargain and try to talk people down on their prices..some of the time not always, and lately it seems GW and SA have raised their prices which I do't like, serious folks, they have really gone up a lot..poor people who shop there on a needed basis are probably better off waiting until yard sales. Don't get me wrong, I do shop at other fine department stores to, such as Family Dollar, Dollar Tree..LOL. No seriously over half my house is decorated from items from yard sales, GW and SA...how's that for frugal. Then there are some things my Mom gave me too, so I had to throw that in. All in All it's been a good week, I can't wait until spring can you? Have a great day!
XOXO Rene~

2 comments:

  1. I am honored to be your first comment for your first blog. As my blog title says it all "A Conversation at Goodwill", I am a gal that loves to shop at Goodwill. People are amazed when the visit my home, that most of the decor if not a few of my big pieces of furniture come from Goodwill. And I can't wait for Lawn Season to start. I wanted to say thank you for joining me at my blog. I look forward to sharing my finds with you and seeing what you post for yours.

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  2. Hi Sherri,
    Thanks for the post..I know others shop at the Goodwill and SA but it is amazing how many now days!! I bet your house is just gorgeous..most folks would never even know we get a lot of our items there, or at least I do. HA! Yes I can't wait until the yard sales start as well, there are many more bargains to be found at garage sales. I'm glad to join your blog and follow along with your hunts and treasures you find.
    Cheers,
    Rene~

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