Tag Archives: free stuff

By the Side of the Road

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

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 →

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Traveling Grand on a Shoe String

Posted on May 2, 2015 by

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

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

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 →

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Music on the Cheap

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

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 →

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Shopping in your own home

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

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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Thrifty Theatre

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

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 →

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Aaron’s off to University

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

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 →

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Confessions of a Swag Whore

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

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 →

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