Sunday, November 22, 2009

A Thrifty Find (And 27 Days of Thankful #22)

If you have children or if you were ever a child then you know how difficult it is for them to give up a toy.

Even if it was a pink plastic Barbie compact from a McDonald's Happy Meal that laid forgotten at the bottom of the toy box for 3 months.

With Christmas coming, the T house is about to be inundated with another truckload of toys. I wanted to stay ahead of the game this year, so I've been practicing my stealthy moves.

Last week, when the girls were napping, I raided their toy box and canvas toy bins and chucked a whole lot of STUFF into two big bags and a box. I crept out the front door and hid the loot in the back of my car, and they were none the wiser.

On Friday morning, T stayed home with Natalie to watch Mulan for the 856th time, and I loaded Michaela Byrd up to make a donation to the Salvation Army. Of course, no one was working in the back, so I had to unload a fidgety toddler and haul her past an open case of ceramic cows to get someone at the front desk to sign my donation slip.

As I waited in line, singing every verse to "Old MacDonald's Farm" that I could think of, my eyes wandered across the store and I spotted this gem:

I breathed a quick prayer that the woman browsing that section would overlook my find and continue inspecting the 40 year old Tupperware she picked up.

The Thrift gods smiled on me, and I run-walked across the store as soon as my slip was signed, trying to look nonchalant, but I am sure I had the gleam of a good bargain in my eye. Once the apothecary jar was in my hands, I had to figure out a way to hold onto it and my toddler. It was like Sophie's Choice, I tell you.

I did a happy dance out of the store, after having paid only $1.50 for my new apothecary jar. It's the largest one I own now (I showed Michaela Byrd's hand so you could see how big it is), and I can't wait to fill it with pretties for Christmas. I love it when I happen upon items on my "wish list" when I'm not really even looking for them!

Do you use apothecaries in holiday decorating?


It's Day #22 of 27 Days of Thankful. Click the link to find out what's going on here every day in November until Thanksgiving Day.

Today, I am thankful for unexpected thrifty finds.

{What are you thankful for today?}
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12 comments:

  1. Visiting from sits. Thought I would let you know I am thank for my family. Without them I would not be complete. They are the sunshine in my life.

    I am also thankful for sweatpants at the moment. It is a rainy, cold day in Texas and sweatpants have been a true blessing.

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  2. Would you believe I don't have a SINGLE APOTHECARY JAR??? I just don't see them around here (Silicon Valley) - but I want one. Or ten.

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  3. You are too funny. I don't have an apothecary jar, but want one for $1.50 like you got!

    Nancy

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  4. I have plenty of hurricanes but NO apothecary jars...I keep saying I want some and I am going to get some, but I KNOW I would have one if i found one for $1.50!!!!!!!! Way to go, girl! What are you planning to fill it with?

    Suzanne

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  5. Girl I feel your pain! I went there the other day with 3 kids and 4 bags of clothes! a middle aged lady alone with 1 bag of items not only pulled into the ONLY front parking spot but then the guy working brought her out a cart for her ONE bag while i lugged 4 basgs and 3 kids across the parking lot...grrrrr

    but as for finding great finds at the thrift store I HEART the trift store

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  6. Awesome find! I love apothecary jars! Can't wait to see what you decide to fill it with :)

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  7. Come to think of it, I don't own a single apothocary jar. That just isn't right. Loves your new one and the price you paid is incredible. I would fill it with antique Christmas balls.

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  8. So JEALOUS! I can never find one of those at the thrift stores around here...and that one is FABULOUS! Yay you!

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  9. Love your great find! Love your 27 days of thankful. I've been doing a thankful countdown on FB. You inspired me! Thanks!

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  10. I am so darn jealous!! I have been scouring the stores and online for these bad boys for our candy buffet at our wedding!!! JEALOUS :) but in other news I added you to my blog roll! Whew so glad :) xo

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  11. I love coming here! You make me laugh OUT LOUD!

    Awesome steal on the apoth. jar!

    ~Amanda

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