Yesterday I mentioned my concern with the blog becoming too serious. And then I announced a Hey Girl Link Party.
Today Young House Love is hosting a Thrift Shop Challenge based on the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Song called Thrift Shop (I highly suggest clicking the link to watch the clean version of the video.).
I couldn’t pass up this challenge because 1. I love thrift shops. I stop at the Salvation Army at least once a week. At least. 2. I recently have a love of awful rap/hip hop/Today’s hits. I think I’m going through some sort of mid-life crisis. (I think it’s stemming from people calling me a “lady” on Pinterest pins. Ladies are old. Don’t call me a lady! I’m only 30, yo.)
Step #1: Go to a thrift shop with – just as the chorus of the song says – “$20 in your pocket” and take a picture.
Do I get bonus points for including Jesus? And I have never have cash. Don’t mug me because all you will get is credit cards and lip gloss.
Step #2. Spend that $20 any way you’d like and photograph your spoils.
What does $20 get you at a thrift store in Iowa? The Salvation Army in town has a new manager and they’ve decided to price furniture at ridiculous prices. I’ve noticed that the prices have started to come back down to reasonable levels in the past couple of weeks. The house ware items and clothes are still pretty reasonably priced.
- $2 Pyrex
- $3 plaid blanket
- $0.90 mittens
- All of the shirts were $2 or under
- A couple were shirts with the Target tags still on them.
- $3.00 Target cow creamer
- $5.00 pajamas (more info below)
Step #3. Find one item (or more) referenced in the song and snap a pic.
This one is a stretch because I didn’t have time to look for an actual challenge item this week because of lovely recent snow storm. (I’m moving South.)
But I am going to claim this as R. Kelly’s sheets. (“Probably shoulda washed this, smells like R. Kelly's sheets.”) I’m sure Mr. Kelly would totally use a lovely vintage floral sheet and I’m sure this sheet probably smelled like the referenced R. Kelly’s sheet. (All of my Salvation Army items get a triple wash. Seriously.) And it was only 99 cents. Seriously.
Or…
“I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand”. So they aren’t quite zebra and they aren’t quite second-hand but I did get this flannel pajama set (with the Target tags still on them) for $5. Totally popped some tabs.
There you have it. Thrift Shop challenge complete. Off to take your grandma’s style…
Did you partake in the challenge? What’s your favorite thrift store purchase?
Yesterday I mentioned my concern with the blog becoming too serious. And then I announced a Hey Girl Link Party.
Today Young House Love is hosting a Thrift Shop Challenge based on the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis Song called Thrift Shop (I highly suggest clicking the link to watch the clean version of the video.).
I couldn’t pass up this challenge because 1. I love thrift shops. I stop at the Salvation Army at least once a week. At least. 2. I recently have a love of awful rap/hip hop/Today’s hits. I think I’m going through some sort of mid-life crisis. (I think it’s stemming from people calling me a “lady” on Pinterest pins. Ladies are old. Don’t call me a lady! I’m only 30, yo.)
Step #1: Go to a thrift shop with – just as the chorus of the song says – “$20 in your pocket” and take a picture.
Do I get bonus points for including Jesus? And I have never have cash. Don’t mug me because all you will get is credit cards and lip gloss.
Step #2. Spend that $20 any way you’d like and photograph your spoils.
What does $20 get you at a thrift store in Iowa? The Salvation Army in town has a new manager and they’ve decided to price furniture at ridiculous prices. I’ve noticed that the prices have started to come back down to reasonable levels in the past couple of weeks. The house ware items and clothes are still pretty reasonably priced.
- $2 Pyrex
- $3 plaid blanket
- $0.90 mittens
- All of the shirts were $2 or under
- A couple were shirts with the Target tags still on them.
- $3.00 Target cow creamer
- $5.00 pajamas (more info below)
Step #3. Find one item (or more) referenced in the song and snap a pic.
This one is a stretch because I didn’t have time to look for an actual challenge item this week because of lovely recent snow storm. (I’m moving South.)
But I am going to claim this as R. Kelly’s sheets. (“Probably shoulda washed this, smells like R. Kelly's sheets.”) I’m sure Mr. Kelly would totally use a lovely vintage floral sheet and I’m sure this sheet probably smelled like the referenced R. Kelly’s sheet. (All of my Salvation Army items get a triple wash. Seriously.) And it was only 99 cents. Seriously.
Or…
“I'll take those flannel zebra jammies, second-hand”. So they aren’t quite zebra and they aren’t quite second-hand but I did get this flannel pajama set (with the Target tags still on them) for $5. Totally popped some tabs.
There you have it. Thrift Shop challenge complete. Off to take your grandma’s style…
Did you partake in the challenge? What’s your favorite thrift store purchase?
I was DEFINITELY on board with this challenge too! I didn't spend the full $20, but I did get some cute deer.
ReplyDeletehttp://annebronkema.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/thrift-shop-challenge-in-which-my-soul-apparently-longeth-after-secondhand-mammals/
Oh, and I am definitely in on the Hey Girl linky party too! SO excited.
Oh man, I wish I had seen this challenge. Im a thrift store fiend! Your finds are great. My sally store puts unreasonable prices on furniture too.
ReplyDeleteLook at all your finds! I always get so impatient going through clothes and stuff there! I did buy my first thrift shop piece of clothing this week though!
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous about these awesome thrift stores everyone has. There are about 3 thrift stores in my area, and every time I go there is nothing, or it's way overpriced. I completely missed the post on this challenge though, which I'm still mad about :P Would have gave me a reason to spend $20.
ReplyDeleteLove your finds!
I'm jealous of those red Target mittens. I definitely paid $6 in the store when they were on clearance.
ReplyDeletelol, vintage floral sheets for Mr Kelly... you witty thing you :)
ReplyDeleteI love challenges- both seeing everyones responses and doing them myself. That's quite a haul!! I did the challenge too: http://yearofserendipity.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/thrift-shop-challenge/
ReplyDeleteThose mittens and that blanket are awesome! Our thrift shops don't carry anything that hip!
ReplyDeleteMy "job" used to be buying things at the local goodwill and reselling them online for a profit, so its hard to pick a favorite. I once spent $10 on a framed, numbered Georges Braque lithograph and $6 on an original Sharon Ader pen drawing. It was [censored] awesome.
ReplyDeleteSeveral of our local Midwest stores are under new management too and we have definitely noticed a hike in prices! Loving the cow-shaped creamer from Target. I snagged a couple of cheap Target finds on my run too!
ReplyDeleteOur Salvation Army prices are jacked up too! I shop all the stores, I don't want to miss anything Awesome. I have to say the RKelly sheet thing kind of grosses me out! (but yours are lovely!)
ReplyDeletemy pink pyrex I scored that is very similar to yours was $3.25 in Virginia!
ReplyDeleteWoah, inexpensive clothes!!! Our Goodwill has overpriced clothes. And pretty much everything. Maybe I need to find a Salvation Army nearby. Cute pjs!
ReplyDeleteI missed out on the challenge, but clearly your goodwill is SO much better than mine. They think their wares are solid gold, and they price them accordingly.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE GOODWILL!! It is seriously one of my favorite stores, and our goodwill is always filled with items from Target with tags still attached too. You found a lot of really great stuff!! We also participated in the Thrift Shop Challenge and had so much fun!
ReplyDeletePS… love your puppy!
Ewwww to R Kelly's sheets, but I do love a good find with the tags still on!! I made a fool of myself during the challenge by trying on multiple ridiculous outfits and photographing myself in public. Whatever, I'm new to town and you only have one chance to make a first impression! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I wish I had seen this challenge before; looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with those mittens...and I wish I had great thift shops near me. So jealous of yours. :-/
ReplyDeleteI love your purse in the picture in the mirror, would you share what kind and where you got it please! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's Kate Spade. Sign up for their e-mails. I purchased it for a great price during a flash sale!
DeleteAwesome! Thanks for replying, I'll have to do that :)
DeleteYou totally got me with the "R. Kelly's sheets." Looks like you got a lot of cool and useful stuff! ~Heather P.
ReplyDeleteLove your finds- especially R. Kelly's sheets! haha.
ReplyDeleteI really miss the thrift stores in Iowa. The thrift stores here in Utah are the WORST. There really is only one option--no Salvation Army, no Goodwill, no little local stores, just this one chain called DI, and it is just about worthless. I love the pyrex dishes you're always picking up, and your new jammies are lovely.
ReplyDeleteHey, good job!
ReplyDeleteI participated in the challenge as well. I think my fav. find is a tie between the cowhide pillow I found and fossil bag (the bag doesnt really count because it was an extra buy I couldnt say no to).
Amanda.
Nice!! I spaced out on the challenge, but my $20 in Atlanta wouldn't have gotten me nearly as many things!! It's amazing how differently Salvation Army's price things. Looks like you had a good day!
ReplyDeleteThat's the kind of challenge I think is a fun time. I had never heard the song before, and admit I had to listen to the more adult version. I think some talented thrifting DIY bloggers should make their own parody of it. Hint.
ReplyDeleteBliss
Wow awesome finds....I'm going to have to try this...some how I think my Salvation Army is not that amazing! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch great finds! I never have that kind of luck thrifting. I really should go more often.
ReplyDeleteJenn
With Luck
That plaid blanket is a bad mamma jamma. Good work.
ReplyDeleteDitto! You got a fantastic deal on that plaid throw.
ReplyDeleteHi, I popping over from YHL :) Plaid, Pyrex and pajamas = the perfect thrift!
ReplyDeletethat blanket is gorgeous! (i have a weakness for vintage-y blankets). i've never seen a creamer in that colour... i like it. =)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's what I was seeking for, what a material! existing here at this weblog, thanks admin of this site.
ReplyDeleteI am regular visitor, how are you everybody? This paragraph posted at
ReplyDeletethis web site is really fastidious.
My blog ... Visit link
Very soon this site will be famous amid all blogging and site-building people, due to
ReplyDeleteit's good posts
my homepage: more information
It's an amazing paragraph in support of all the internet viewers; they will obtain benefit from it I am sure.
ReplyDeleteHere is my web page: more info
Also see my site - website
What's up, I check your blog regularly. Your humoristic style is witty, keep doing what you're doing!
ReplyDeleteReview my homepage; More Info
Also see my page: more Info
I'm truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It's a very easy on the eyes which makes
ReplyDeleteit much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often.
Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Outstanding work!
Also visit my web site more information
Hi! Someone in my Myspace group shared this site with us so I came to give it
ReplyDeletea look. I'm definitely enjoying the information. I'm
book-marking and will be tweeting this to my followers!
Fantastic blog and outstanding design and style.
Look into my site know more
my webpage - website
These are genuinely great ideas in regarding blogging. You have touched some good points
ReplyDeletehere. Any way keep up wrinting.
Take a look at my blog post ... know more
my web site: Website
Greetings! Very useful advice within this article!
ReplyDeleteIt is the little changes that make the greatest changes.
Thanks for sharing!
Have a look at my weblog; eyelash extensions Cape Town
It's hard to find knowledgeable people on this subject, but you sound like you know what you're
ReplyDeletetalking about! Thanks
my page; acne Durban
These are genuinely fantastic ideas in on the topic of blogging.
ReplyDeleteYou have touched some good things here. Any way keep
up wrinting.
Feel free to visit my page ... weight loss programs
Hello would you mind stating which blog platform you're working with? I'm going to start my own blog
ReplyDeletein the near future but I'm having a tough time choosing between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design seems different then most blogs and I'm looking
for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
Also visit my webpage; www.imasturbate.org
Good day! I could have sworn I've been to this blog before but after checking through some of the post I realized it's
ReplyDeletenew to me. Anyhow, I'm definitely delighted I found it and I'll be book-marking and checking back often!
my webpage :: markets.financialcontent.com
Hello, i think that i saw you visited my website thus i came to go back the want?
ReplyDelete.I'm trying to in finding things to improve my site!I guess its good enough to make use of some of your concepts!!
My webpage; commercial juicers
I'm gone to tell my little brother, that he should also go to see this blog on regular basis to obtain updated from most recent news.
ReplyDeleteHere is my blog: www.lullaby-preservation-league.org
This blog was... how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I have found something which helped me.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
my web site - jack lalanne power juicer pro
It is perfect time to make some plans for the future
ReplyDeleteand it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I wish to suggest you
few interesting things or suggestions. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article.
I wish to read even more things about it!
my homepage - nl.gsnote.org
If you haven't tried nofollow article writing jobs, here are the top five tips you should begin writing articles using the exact phrase using double quotes" iphone games", currently I get 1, 400, 000 results. Creating content to be at the forefront of its selected keywords and eventually mold the website toward the correct marketplace. While word of mouth however the discussions occur in the whole process and explain certain events to you, or spokespeople.
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my blog :: attorney search engine marketing
This is very attention-grabbing, You are an excessively skilled blogger.
ReplyDeleteI've joined your feed and sit up for looking for extra of your great post. Also, I've shared your website in my social
networks
Here is my site :: jack Lalanne power juicer pro
Hello! I'm at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 4! Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeletemy page :: snoring mask
Excellent blog you have got here.. It's difficult to find high-quality writing like yours nowadays. I really appreciate people like you! Take care!!
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my web page ... holiday gift ideas
Hello everybody, here every person is sharing these kinds of knowledge,
ReplyDeletethus it's pleasant to read this web site, and I used to pay a visit this web site daily.
Also visit my site ... wonder file
Hi exceptional website! Does running a blog like this require
ReplyDeletea large amount of work? I have absolutely no expertise in coding however I had
been hoping to start my own blog in the near future.
Anyway, if you have any ideas or tips for new blog owners please
share. I understand this is off subject but I simply had to ask.
Thanks a lot!
Have a look at my weblog: magnetized flashlights
Hey there this is somewhat of off topic but I was wanting to know if blogs use
ReplyDeleteWYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML.
I'm starting a blog soon but have no coding expertise so I wanted to get guidance from someone with experience. Any help would be enormously appreciated!
my webpage ... faraday flashlights
It's going to be end of mine day, except before ending I am reading this great piece of writing to improve my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteLook at my web blog :: oima-amio.ca