Category Archives: MEC

All in the Family

Posted on August 14, 2015 by thriftshopperforpeace

I spent a lovely morning and afternoon with my niece, Alivia; first having coffee and goodies at Old Hand Coffeehouse and Bakery and then thrifting. (My sister has raised her children right.) Felt like “Oldhand” was a good place to … Continue reading →

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Victory in Victoria

Posted on June 12, 2015 by thriftshopperforpeace

I’ve visited the lovely city of Victoria many times and love it. It’s a beautiful city – fitting for the provincial capital, methinks – plus I have a very good friend I meet there for lunch most times, which always … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in Thrift Faeries?

Posted on October 19, 2012 by thriftshopperforpeace

I do. Every once in a while, I feel like the thrift faeries can foresee the future and they stay my hand at one point in order to guide me to another, better deal. This happened to me today. A … Continue reading →

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