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By the Side of the Road
The thrifting ethic runs deep in my family – I think we may actually have developed a gene (which sounds so much better than “addiction”, doesn’t it?) My niece, Alivia, may actually put most of my family to shame. I … Continue reading
Posted in free stuff, hand-made, reclaimed, recycling, repurposing, second hand, simple living, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, used furniture
Tagged free stuff, recycling, repurposed items, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping
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Traveling Grand on a Shoe String
Travel always has a cost but if you love seeing the world, experiencing different geographies and cultures, then the cost is always worth it. Still, there are ways to make a trip affordable, even for thrifty folks like us. Last … Continue reading
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Penny Pinching in Portland
My sweetheart and I just got back from 4 days in Portland – the land of bicycles, parks, public transit and devotees of the “keep Portland weird” slogan. We didn’t drive our car once the whole time we were in … Continue reading
Posted in book stores, books, clothing, free stuff, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, travel, used books
Tagged clothing, free stuff, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, travel, used books
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Music on the Cheap
I love live music – there’s just something about watching a performer create their music right in front of you… it’s magic. I’m looking forward to attending a few concerts this summer: the iconic Canadian band RUSH, who were just … Continue reading
Shopping in your own home
For month and months I’ve been looking for a little table to put between my two rocking chairs in my living room. I have hunted in vain. We were making due with a little teak folding table – the kind … Continue reading
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Tagged free stuff, repurposed items, sewing machines, thrift, typewriters
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Thrifty Theatre
One of my passions – other than thrift shopping – is theatre. I LOVE going to the theatre. I love musicals, comedies, Shakespeare, drama, farce. There is something magical about being transported for a couple of hours to another place … Continue reading
Aaron’s off to University
September 12: Here at long last is a photo of Aaron’s new place. Coffee table ($10) couch ($35) and dinette set ($35) all thrifted – oh ya, so was the framed Wolverine poster in the background – don’t know how … Continue reading
Confessions of a Swag Whore
If there’s one thing I love more than a deal, it’s getting something for free. Last weekend, we celebrated our beloved son’s 19th birthday in Vancouver (our favourite city on the planet.) The city is celebrating its 125th anniversary this … Continue reading