I am a very big fan of Thrift Store shopping. Over the years, I have been very lucky to have found some amazing deals. I realize that “thrifting” as Christine and I call it is not for everyone. Some people have qualms and concerns about pre-owned items. In my thinking, once an item goes through …
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An odd way to meet someone, but…
I have been in Pennsylvania for over two weeks now. Despite the cold weather and the nasty, disgusting snow I have loved every moment of it. A great part of this visit was spending time with my friend, Ellie. How did we meet? Well, it was…odd. Somehow, someway we met through this man we were …
Saved money, but maybe I didn’t want to?
This is an unusual statement from me – the ultimate bargain shopper. The one who always wants a deal, and wants to pay the least amount possible. I was shocked by what happened recently. My cousin (who is exactly my age) and I went out to dinner with a friend, and with Laura’s son and …
Thrifty Meal Deal
I am a person who is always looking to save money. On everything. Food included. I have come up with a sort-of system. It’s based on items costing a dollar. For reference, I will use one of my favorite stores (Dollar Tree) as an example. Note that these recipes were for times when I REALLY …
I’m hungry – Comfort Food, here I come…
It’s still nasty, cold and snowing in Pennsylvania. There’s not much to do besides scroll around on the Internet while my sister is working (she works from home). I said I would make dinner, so when she is done with work we can eat right away. But what to make? I have so many “go …
My Hair Coloring System
Disclaimer – I am not a beauty professional, nor do I claim to be. All I am is a female consumer that likes (and needs) to save money. Make no mistake – if I could, I would have my hair professionally colored exclusively, or at least as much as possible. That cannot be, so I …
That awful, nasty, horrible four-letter word…SNOW
As I’ve said in a post from the other day, I have spent more than two weeks in Pennsylvania. I have seen most of the friends I wanted, and spent a lot of time with my kids. I watched my youngest graduate from college. I stayed with my sister and nephew. I dealt with that …
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How do you thank someone?
I ask…how do you thank someone for always being there? For always being by your side, no matter what? How do you thank them for being there when you feel as though no one else was? It is hard, no doubt. I have been BLESSED for the past 20+ years to have this person as …
E A G L E S…
Let it be known right now that I like the Eagles. Always have and always will. That being said and having spent most of the past two weeks in Eagles country – I am getting a little tired. Tired of that cheer. It’s been everywhere I’ve gone in the area. I get it, the fans …
We were SUPPOSED to check out the wedding venue, but…
My son, future daughter-in-law and I had a nice lunch out, and afterwards decided to do one of my favorite activities – thrift store shopping. All of us did well – being the pre-planner that I am, I found Christmas Stocking items for next year, as well as a few random gifts. As usual, I was …
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