Thrift Score

I love finding unused kits for Christmas gifts. I feel so high after a successful thrift shop experience. I got Ivy this supercute Lucky girl Lucky shoes Chinese beaded slipper kit for 3$$$!!! Never even opened. And for Aley, a giant brand new hardback copy of Babar and His Children, so bright red and beautiful, I nearly choked on my own nostalgia! (Babar is the Elephant King). 50 cents! I bought Ivy a hardback copy of a neat alphabet of incredible American women. Brand new! 50 cents!!
For everyday, I got Ivy two pairs of Keds (pink with beads, and white leather with charms) 2$$ each! Sol got a copy of one of the best kids books out there, People, by Peter Spiers, 10 cents!!! And a Grinch computer game and one awesome game about the Oregon Trail, 2$$ each!
A stuffed Lion rug, So Cute, looks BRAND NEW!, 5$$

And now for the true miracle of the day-the mommy part of my whole experience!
One beautiful, still in great condition, black leather DKNY bag....

wait for it...

1$$!!!

I love thrift stores! For the still unconverted, I might mention the tons of unused, unopened gift baskets people donate, like decorative candles, bath products, usually priced at three to five dollars! These are NEW, unused, and a great bargain. It is a great way to recycle and live simply.
I mean, where else can you shop, at the same time dropping off all your excess clothing, children's toy's, and other treasures?