I’ve always loved craft sales, city-wide garage sales,
antique hunting in small towns and thrift store bargain hunting. However, back
in the day when I worked full-time, I just never had much time to spend shopping.
Actually, I still don’t! I’m retired now and I spend much of my time writing, but
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| Merino Wool Sweater and August Silk Turtleneck |
Even so, I don’t buy a lot of stuff just because it’s on
discount. I’m of the opinion that if you don’t need it, you don’t buy it, no
matter how cheap it is. It’s not a bargain if you can’t use it. That said, I
furnished my dad’s cabin (I inherited it a couple years ago) completely by
bargain hunting at Savers. Some of the items I bought were Pfaltzgraff
dinnerware, Corningware and a complete set of Visions Cookware (one piece at a
time) at unbelievable prices.
I rarely ever buy clothes because I already have more than I
need (don’t we all), but my weakness is
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| I'm a shoe girl! |
All-in-all, I’ve learned to be selective and extremely
disciplined. I only buy high-quality items at rock-bottom prices. It’s a great
way to save tons of money and, hey, it’s fun!
Do
you like bargain shopping or antique hunting? What type of items do you look
for?
Denise Devine writes romantic comedy and inspirational romance. She is currently working on two series, Counting Your Blessings (holiday romantic comedy) and Forever Yours (inspirational romance). In her spare time, she loves to sew book bags and give them away to her readers. You can find all her books and more information about her at www.deniseannettedevine.com.
Denise, you're singing my song. I love thrift store shopping and have been a devotee my entire adult life. I buy clothes, purses, and shoes, as well as household goods. I've found a number of Depression glass pieces which I collect and add to my stash. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteIt spoils you, doesn't it? No more big box retail!
DeleteI don't go shopping much but I am a shoe lover—I have a closet full of the shoes I've bought in the past.
ReplyDeleteGetting a new pair of shoes brightens my day, even if they aren't actually new!
DeleteShopping is so much fun. My mother used to say that she breathed better in malls. LOL. I don't buy things when I need them, but when I find things or clothes I really like.
ReplyDeleteI love the Mall of America's 500 stores, but can only handle it occasionally. If you're looking for something very special, like a dress to wear to a wedding or an award ceremony--or you're with a teenager, shopping for a prom dress--you'll find it there.
DeleteWow--you ARE a good mom! :) And what fun. My favorite stores are all consignment shops, or discounted places like TJMaxx and Homegoods. It's always like a treasure hunt to go to these places!
ReplyDeleteI love going to consignment shops with my daughter, Misty, because she knows designer fashion and can always pick out the items that are a real steal.
DeleteFun post! I do consignment shopping. Not as much of a bargain as thrift stores, but still cheaper than department stores! And I even find things that are brand new with tags!
ReplyDeleteYes--consignment shopping is not as cheap, but you often find very high quality merchandise and exceptionally good prices.
DeleteI love shoes, too! Although I don't do consignment shopping, I do love to wander through antique stores, thinking about the stories behind the items.
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