If you live near us and are hearing shrieks that raise the hair on the back of your neck, relax. That’s just the kids running through the sprinkler’s freezing cold water.
I was driving past my favorite consignment shop this morning when the Prius’ intelligence system instituted a right turn into the parking lot. I love my car. It’s SO smart!
Quick recap before I do a towel run. I bought:
~two toddler summer shirts
~two dresses that can casual enough for a summer night out, or fancied up for the multitudinous summer weddings
~three pairs of jeans–one even still had original tags
~one pair of slacks for teaching, a cute beige with pink pinstripes
~three shorts (that are long enough to wear in public!)
All for $76!!
Since I like to live a life of simplicity, I got rid of:
~two old belts
~one skort
~four shorts
~five pairs of jeans
~one pair of slacks
~four dresses–one of which was the one I wore the day I got engaged, for my going-away dress, AND on Family Feud)
~AND packed away my wedding dress, veil, and both prom dresses my dad made. (Yes, he MADE them! My dad can do anything.)
I would have donated my wedding dress, but everyone tells me it will mean something to Andrea later on. A little shelf space in the garage won’t kill me …
Ok… I didn’t get quite the deal you did… however, we did get Kaylee 3 nearly new pair of jeans in the next size up and a pair of camo shorts, a pair of shoes and robe for Kelsey and a leapster talking globe all for $26. I was thrilled. Now if I can just find some good buys on shorts for the crew and summer-y clothes for Michelle. 🙂
Have I mentioned how much I love this blog design?
That sounds fabulous, actually. Best part of the deal? I got the slacks out of the dryer and they don’t even need to be ironed. Yes!
Is it the beautiful face smiling kindly at you?? 😉 Tekeme Studios did a GREAT job.
Someone else listed all their garage sale buys. The money saved was incredible.
LOL, someone else equalied ME. Love me a good bargain:-)
Christina, first, I agree on the wedding dress part. Second, were you really on family feud?? If so, jealousy is rolling out of my hears! That, and Wheel of Fortune, are my dream game shoes to be on! *grin*
Hi Christina –
Great deals! I picked up a navy blue bed skirt for the spare room for $2.00 – not as impressive as your haul, but I was happy. 🙂
Blessings,
Susan
Don’t sell yourselves short, ladies! You got fantastic bargains.
🙂
Krista, go under my top ten posts and click Winning Family Feud. It’s just a recap … maybe I’ll tell the whole story sometime. Yes, you know a famous person!!!
😉
Informative post,
Baby discounts are always available in some shop throughout the year. Many shops give out formula discounts or diaper discounts most of the year. Others have certain products highlighted at different times. Many parents can save a bundle simply by looking. Without proper planning you are in danger of never being able to recover from the expenses you make on baby supplies in the first year of parenting!
Use of cloth diaper is also a good way to save money in the first year of parenting. You can actually buy used cloth diapers. There are special sites dedicated to the swapping between parents of cloth diapers.