Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Another fantastic trip to the Goodwill



My friend and I left bright and early on Saturday morning. I know you are asking why on a Saturday, when I normally go on a Sunday. The answer is that I was watching the grandkids on Sunday and I had a free Saturday. And you know what I do on a free weekend day go to the Goodwill. Our first stop was some church rummage sales. These were a waste of our time. So technically our first stop was Starbucks fill up on the much needed caffeine, then onward to Seattle Goodwill. This is what I found:

 Parfait glass$.69 (to display homemade ice cream recipe coming soon)
Cake decorating tool $.99
3 cutting boards $.99
Egg holder $1.99 (Easter project coming soon)
Skewers $.99
Happy birthday plates $.99 (birthday party coming up)
Twin vinyl sheet $2.00 reg $3.99 (for one of the twins)

4 kids books @ $.79 each= $3.16 and a Thomas book $1.99


Basket $5.99

1 pair of boys shoes @$2.99
Kids pants $3.00 reg $5.99 (these will be cut off for shorts)
Kids shirt $1.00 reg $1.99
Kids shirt $4.99
 Car boots for boys $2.99
High chair $7.99 (this isnt shown either - gave it to my mom)
11 mason jars @ $.20each =$2.20 (these arent shown already gave them to my daughter who is making homemade body scrubs)

Total $52.43 saved $5.97

Next stop was Bellevue - since we had time, we decided to give it another try. It was well worth it. This is what I got:

Jean capris for me $3.99
Kids top $2.00 reg $3.99
Sleeveless shirt for me $2.00 reg $3.99
Dress shorts for me $3.00 reg $5.99

 2 children dresses $2.00 each reg. $3.99 each

Kids frame $1.50 reg $2.99
Photo album $1.00 reg $1.99 (project)
Magnetic containers $1.99
Kid book $.79 (can't go wrong with Sesame Street)
2 square Post-it's @ $2.99 each 
(arent these HUGE! - 12" x 12" - mapping, goals
possibilities are endless)

 Kids balls $2.99

 Kids dress $2.00 each reg $3.99 
Square Tupperware $1.99 (cookies recipe to follow soon)

                                                            Kids dress $1.50 reg. $2.99

Laugh sign $3.99
Live sign $2.99

 
Total $47.85 saved $14.92

While we were headed to Renton, we stopped off in Issaquah for a bite to eat. We ate at Panera. They always have great food and it was a good break. Onward to Renton. This is what I found:
Ladies sweatshirt $4.99
Ladies vest $4.00 reg $7.99

Kids coat $3.00 reg $5.99
1 Christmas dresses $3.00 reg $5.99
 
Croc flip flops $2.50 reg $4.99
Boy shoes $2.99
Boy shoes $2.50 reg $4.99
Tape dispenser $1.99
Pill holder $.99 (spice holder)
Halloween paper $.50 reg $.99
glass beads $.99
Industrial Stapler $3.99
2 mason jars $.20 each (not shown - gave them to my daughter)

Ball $1.29
Kids frame $.99
Party favors $.99 (thinking ahead for granddaughters birthday)
Table game $2.99
Christmas dress $3.00 reg $5.99

 Candy wrapper plant holder $3.99 
cant you see a plant in this - what do you think?

Total $49.37 saved $18.43

Short stop at the Dollar Tree to satisfy my sweet tooth - Red Vines. Then onto Tukwila. This is what I got: 

Alligator dish $2.99 (plant holder chicken and hens)
Kids plate $.50 reg$.99
Plastic chopsticks $2.99 (great stir sticks and washable)
12 mason jars $.20each = $2.40 (not shown -gave them to my daughter)
Truck $1.29
Stickers $1.99
Boy shoes $2.99
Boy shoes $1.50 reg$2.99

Xmas dress $3.00 reg $5.99
Kenz dress $4.99

 Total $28.06 saved $4.97





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