I did it! I went to the Thrift Store today! And, I actually found a lot of awesome things! I got there at 9:40, but they didn't open until 10:00. And guess what? There was a LINE of people waiting for it to open. Can you believe it? It felt like Black Friday!
I didn't really think I'd find anything good there. Why? Well, I am a little scared of thrift stores. I don't know why, probably because it seems like a breading ground for germs. Yuck. But, my local thrift store (Deseret Industries) is really clean and nice, and I was able to find some good things.
The kids love the D.I. They play in the toy isle forever, which is fun for them and a little.... yuck... for me.
We just use a lot of this:
Shopping in thrift stores is tricky because you have to look REALLY hard to find anything valuable. And you have to think outside the box. Basically, I picture everything spray painted white, and if it passes the white spray paint test, I call it good.
Here are some of the things I got today.
Christmas Tray $1.50
Wooden Christmas Bowl $.75
Small Wooden Bowl $.75
Another Small Wooden Bowl $.75
Funky Candle Stick Holder $1.00
Banana Hanger $1.00
Picture Frame $1.00 (yes, that's velvet!)
I spray painted most of the items white and they are outside drying right now. Come back in a few days to see what I did with my thrift store finds.
I totally get you on the antibacterial thing. I always look at things with paint in mind. Great finds.
ReplyDeleteWow, you got some great finds, can't wait to see what you do with them!
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny, That's what I had in mind for Wednesday, but one thing led to another and I never made it there, but I'm pretty sure it's on the list for tomorrow! I can't wait to see what you come up with. . .
ReplyDeleteI so want a bananna hanger! JEalous! can't wait to see everything!
ReplyDeleteI had to move past those same "yuck" phobias, but now I'm hooked. You found some great buys, as have I.
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