What I Didn't Buy (And What I Did!)

First, for the treasures I didn't buy this week...

Old Orchard...need I say more? And for $5, it was easy to pass on.

Homestead ($7) and a (faded) turquoise butterprint ($4).

Yellow ($5) and daisy ($6). I already have the daisy, so it was pretty easy to pass on that, too. They also had the large yellow daisy...I carried it around for awhile, but it was priced pretty high (for me!) at $10. I talked myself out of it so sadly it stayed on the shelf.

Now...for the couple of things I did purchase!

This little woodland was only a quarter! And I love the 401's - they're the perfect cereal or soup bowl. And, yes, that's a Corelle cutting board with the forest fancies print! I had no idea these existed! It was $5 and pretty grimy, but it's so great in my kitchen all cleaned up!

Stay thrifty, everyone!

Surprise Pyrex!

Woah - it's been so long! Life has been crazy and flying by so fast.

I recently changed my hours at work, and now work a normal 9-5! Huzzah! Except this means less stopping at thrift stores on my way to work...so less Pyrex (wah-wah.) I've still managed to acquire some new goodies, though - with some assistance.

Last weekend was my (small) city's statewide garage sale day but I couldn't go because I had to go to a 5k with my work. I came home to find some surprises from my awesome parents awaiting me on my kitchen counter.

They're both pretty faded and scratched, but they were $1 for both - my momma said she couldn't leave them behind. I now live with 4 boys, so these will be great for everyday use...no worries about accidentally breaking these guys! They will be used (and loved!)

They also found these treasures:

Autumn Harvest & avocado canisters! Autumn Harvest is my favorite - I'm so happy to have a canister in that pattern!

Momma also scored me a mint Compass divided casserole with lid for $1! I, however, forgot to take a picture of it. Whoops.

Until next time...stay thrifty!

Cosmopolitan!

I stopped at a thrift store with my parents yesterday and spied this gal hiding on the bottom shelf of the housewares section!

I recognized it as the "Cosmopolitan" promotional, but was surprised when I flipped it over and it is stamped "Salton" on the bottom. After some research I think that's pretty normal - some seem to be stamped Pyrex and some Salton. Anyone else have any information? Either way, it's adorable and came home with me for $5!

I also found this guy for $3 this weekend:

I really dig the Golden Pine! I wish it had the lid, too, but oh well!

Stay thrifty!

The Zoo, Pyrex, & Goodwill's Stupidity

Last weekend my darling and I went to the Omaha Zoo & Aquarium. If you haven't been - you should change that. We spent an entire day there and had an absolute blast!

Here we are in Omaha, happy to be done driving:

Our first night in Omaha we ate at a little joint we saw featured on 'Diners, Drive-In's, & Dives' - Brewburgers. It wasn't very awesome, but we did try the alligator bites!

We did check out a huge antique mall! I didn't buy anything - everything I liked was super expensive...as usual. Bummer! Check out all this jadeite we saw, though!

We also checked out a great record store - Antiquarium Records. I got Tom Petty's 'Southern Accents' for $5!

 The next morning, bright & early, we headed to the zoo! Bear's favorite part was the jungle-dome. It was pretty sweet!

I thoroughly enjoyed the aquarium.

Here are some of my favorite shots from our trip!

Jellyfish!

Sweet owl friend!

Bear being silly.

Tough tiger!

Now I have to tell you a slightly funny story. I've bought a few things from ShopGoodwill.com, and I check their Pyrex for sale once a week or so. Last week I noticed a pair of Spring Blossom salt & pepper shakers going for $5 - I've always wanted a set. It stated shipping was 2lbs, so I figured it couldn't be more than $5-7 additional. I bid $5, and won! I went to pay and noticed the shipping was **WAIT FOR IT** $19.50! WHAT?! $19.50 to ship something that weighs less than 2lbs?! No way. So...I didn't pay. Goodwill can suck it! 

Anywayyyy...I had to stop for Starbucks on the drive back, and noticed a Goodwill across the street. Poor Bear saw the look in my eyes and said, "Just go." (He's so understanding, haha!) I scored these guys for $.99 each! HAHA GOODWILL. So now I am done with ShopGoodwill.com, but I'm in not against shopping in a real Goodwill. (Or...something like that.)

Happy Wednesday & stay thrifty!

For Sale/Trade

I have a few items I'm looking to sell/trade. Let me know if you're interested!

#043 Town & Country, no lid or chips/cracks

England Pyrex (unsure of name?) with lid, one small chip in lid

4 golden yellow Pyrex mugs - great shape!

#063 Divided green (verde?), no lid or chips/cracks

Butterfly Gold gravy boat, no chips/cracks

Old Orchard, no lid, no chips/cracks

I also have three pieces on eBay right now that end tonight - if they don't sell then they're up for trade/sale as well!

#063 Divided green casserole with Spring Blossom/Crazy Daisy lid, no chips/cracks

#473 Butterfly Gold (minty!) and #442 Early American (a couple scratches, one chip - can provide more photos later!)

Let me know if you're interested in any piece! Thanks!

Fun Finds!

New goodies this week!

* Spring Blossom #401 bowl - $1

* Pink Flamingo #222 8" brownie pan - $4

* Golden Honeysuckle #055 curved casserole - $2

* Woodland #043 casserole - $2

And these beauties!

* 4 gray Pyrex salad plates - $1 each

Today's plan: 

Breaking Bad and cherries - served up in Pyrex, of course.

Stay thrifty, everyone!

New Bedroom!

I moved about two months ago, and have finally finished rearranging and decorating my bedroom. I'll give you a peek, because I know you have been soooo interested. ;)

Bookshelf; given to me from my momma, painted white. Filled with mainly Pyrex, the bottom shelf holds my books. (Horrible, right?)

Dresser; $30 thrift store find. I'm in love with the scalloped drawers.

Ottoman; $20 estate sale find. I actually just got this yesterday, not quite sure where it will end up in the room. I'm in love with the color, and the extra storage space!

Record player; $70 from Craigslist. It's not vintage, just a remake. I have horrible luck with vintage turntables...every time I buy one it breaks. I'm cursed! So I bought new(ish) - and yes, it IS pink. Swoon.

Owl tea-light holder; free from my momma (she's the best!) 

Lamp; free at the curb. The inside lights up green. Yupp!

And this isn't really part of my room, just my new little keychain friend. Have any of you heard of KidRobot? The items come blind-box, which makes it kind of fun because you don't know which guy you'll get! The boy bought this one for me while wasting time in a bookstore before seeing The Dark Knight Rises (OHMYGOD I LOVE BATMAN) This is from the Yummy Breakfast line. 

Oh, and I got some Pyrex this weekend! Just a little red fridgie (.50 with lid!) and #441 yellow bowl ($2). The Frank Sinatra album was only .50 and the Fossil bag was $5! Pretty great weekend if you ask me.