Hey thrifter, go thrifter, soul thrifter, go sister

I made a comment on another post stating that thrifting was in my soul.  At that very minute I knew I wanted to do a post based on that statement.

I grew up in a very frugal non-wasteful family.  I never thought we were poor.  We owned our own home, had plenty of food and our bills were always paid.

I’m sure in some people’s eyes we were poor.  I have a feeling we were richer than they knew.

My Mom taught me to make a nickel stretch.  My husband says that I can turn a quarter into a dollar in an instant.  That makes me proud.

As I got older, being the girly, girl that I am, I wanted more.  More of everything and believe me I got it.  More heartache came along with all of the “things” I thought I couldn’t live without.

It took a while but I learned my lesson and have been joyfully thrifting ever since.

I don’t thrift because I have to.  I do it because I want to.  I haven’t decided if it’s the thrill of the hunt or the sweet smell of victory when I find that perfect item.

I guess it doesn’t matter the thrill is just always there. 

Retail is a disappointing adventure for me.  The clothing is overpriced and under quality.  I can thrift designer or at least well-made items for a fraction of the cost.  My personality is a little quirky so I also find unusual things that fit me to a T!  And after having all of my shopping fun, I still have money to go on vacation and show off my thrifty finds.

Speaking of vacation, when I do go I research the area looking for thrift/resale stores.  This does drive the Man slightly crazy, but he gets over it.

I will be searching Charleston SC. and Savanna, Ga. starting this weekend.

I have been known to take in clothes, let out clothes make child shorts out of left over shirts. Cover a swing with a newly designed cover hand made and hand painted.

You name it I’ve done it.

Some of my favorite sites lately are about refashioning.  I love their creativity.

Either I’ve just landed in with a very thrifty bunch of bloggers or the trend is catching on.

I think this week alone I enter 4 thrift themed links.  All to show my Maxi dress I bought for 2.50. 

So rock on my little thrifting sisters.  See you and your thrifty finds in bloggy land!

I wrote this post while I was at work....Shhhh don't tell.  It got my thrifting jones a going so off I went to GW.  Since I won't be in town this weekend for their 50% sale I thought I might just miss something.
Now check out these great finds.  All for 4.91 and that includes Cook county Illinois unbelievable tax.

Dobbs hat.  Similar ones on their web site for 75.00.  Can you believe that?

I forgot the brand name on this one.  Already took it inside and to lazy to go get it!  But it was 29.00 on their website and perfect for the boat since it has a little leather strap that goes under my chin.  I seem to have a habit of donating hats to the lake!

Bueno hobo.  Found it at Target for 29.00.  Who the hell would pay 29.00 for a pleather purse?

Not bad for a couple of bucks.  Looked liked it needed a home