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Thrifting in the Outer Hebrides
My husband and I recently visited Scotland for the third time, this time focusing on the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye. I knew from previous visits that Scotland is a haven for charity shops, with even the smallest … Continue reading
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Surgery, First World Problems and Travel
Back in March, I ended up in the hospital with an inflamed gallbladder. It wasn’t pretty; I was in the Abbotsford hospital for a week, only to be sent home to await surgery which was scheduled for 6 weeks later. … Continue reading
Posted in alterations, clothing, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops
Tagged clothing, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, travel
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Puzzling Weather (or not…)
It’s 5C outside. The wind is howling, it’s pouring rain. And I’m on vacation. Welcome to Newfoundland in June. To be fair, it was 17C and sunny yesterday and the day before. That was Gros Morne – now I’m in … Continue reading
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Great Things in Store
I’m traveling on the other coast for a couple of weeks, my hubby and I are taking my mom on another bucket list trip to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Now, my mom instilled in me and my sister a love … Continue reading
Posted in books, clothing, thrift, thrift in Halifax, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, travel
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A Peace Minded Traveler
Today I want to introduce you to one of my favourite people, a friend and fellow writer and someone who always challenges me as he challenges the norms of society. Aiden Enns is the founder and editor of an award-winning … Continue reading
Posted in consumerism, environment, peace, simple living, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, travel
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Victory in Victoria
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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Delight and Disappointment in Page
Last week, I told you about our stay in the Grand Canyon where we paid $270+ for a pedestrian but conveniently located motel room in the park. By contrast, when we visited Page, Arizona, we chose to rent a townhouse … Continue reading
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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Arizona Thrift
We had the privilege of helping my mom cross off a bucket-list item: a visit to the Grand Canyon. My sister, hubby and I really got the biggest benefit because mom paid for nearly all of it. (How’s that for … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, consignment, second hand, thrift, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, travel, used furniture
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Return to Victoria
I had another chance to accompany my hubby to the provincial capital last week and scored big at a couple of thrift shops in downtown Victoria. I’m always amazed at the number of thrift shops that populate the tourist area … Continue reading
Posted in Records and CDs, second hand, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, thrift shops, travel
Tagged clothing, records, second hand, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift shops, travel
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