Shopping on the cheap
I headed out to the thrift store today because I’m keeping an eye out for winter clothes for Madison. She seems to be growing every time I look away for a minute.
Because I love to do this, today’s scores — mind you I’m picky about used shoes so the ones I bought all have soles that look unworn:
3 t-shirts for Brett to go running in, two winter hats like the cool guys wear for Noah, one Madame Alexander from McDonald’s African American doll for Madison, another amber glass to add to my green & amber glasses, Star of David candle holder because my god, it’s hard to find Hanukkah decorations at thrift stores! (SRP — who knows)
Blue Airwalk clogs (like crocs) for me to wear around the house as this year’s slippers (SRP $15)
These Merrel slides (sadly not the hot pink or the purple) for Madison (SRP $50)
Eastland slides for me (SRP $50)
Men’s Nike long-sleeve running top (SRP $35)
Women’s Nike tanktop (SRP $25)
Chico’s hoodie (for when I’m having a Chico’s kind of day) (SRP $75, which is ridiculous)
Dr. Grind Skateboard Backpack for Noah (SRP $25)
This cookie jar (SRP $30 apparently but mine has no chips!)
Total: $29.07
SRP Guesstimate: $305 not counting miscellaneous items but I’m willing to knock it down to $250 in my little game because that Chico’s price — that’s nuts.
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Hello, I was planning to shop for Vintage Girl today, but I’m heading to Sears to see what they have in Lands’ End stuff. I used to buy lots of consigned clothing for her, but she’s fussier now (at seven) and the consignment shops usually end at 6X. I will have to make a trip to Value Village soon - you’ve inspired me!
PS just discovered your blog last night. We have one daughter in a fully open adoption; it’s nice to “meet” you!
Hi Vintage Mommy! nice to meet you, too. Yeah, it’s getting harder to find stuff for Madison, too. She’s only 4.5 but she’s big for her age and starting to get hard to fit at thrift stores. I usually supplement with hanna andersson stuff from the outlet courtesy of the inlaws. I should check Sears — I forget they have Lands End stuff and I’m thinking those leggings would work for Maddie, too!