I have recently begun perusing the thrift store. I’ve been looking for cheap playing cards to use as decor at Asa’s upcoming birthday party. I have not been successful. Why doesn’t anyone donate playing cards?!! If you find any let me know. The cheapest I can find them is about $.60 at Oriental Trading Company.
Where was I? Oh yeah, the thrift store.
Now, I know some of you are thrift store junkies and can find all sorts of goodies among the dust and grime. I am not that good. After perusing Kimba’s DIY Day, I always get inspired to find an old nasty entertainment center and turn it into a play kitchen or find an old jar and turn it into a new centerpiece but I’m too afraid. I’m afraid I’ll spend $1.25 on something that actually came from the dollar store.
Today however, I felt like a thrift store pro! I hit the book jackpot. Feast your eyes on this goodness:
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear (Child’s Play Library)
Betsy and Mr. Kilpatrick
Taffy and Melissa Molasses
Bears on Wheels 
Father Bear Comes Home 
Meet Kit
Eight Winnie-the-Pooh 
AND a random book I let Lydia pick out.
Plus, The Jungle Book
And every one of them is in pristine condition!
That’s like 16 items for $13. That’s a good deal, right? RIGHT?!
If you are thrift store junkie, what’s your best score? Any tips for this newbie?
{{i just found a real thrift store diva, Brittany at Dalomba Days AND she’s hosting a Goodwill Goodies carnival! so, i’m blushingly (is that word?) linking up today. don’t be too harsh with me, ladies!}}
I think the Dollar Tree has packs of cards (2 in a cello package) for, you guessed it, a dollar.
I love thrift stores, but I don’t need/have a place for any more stuff until I get rid of a lot of stuff! Therefore, I will be staying away from thrift stores/Target/Walmart/Hobby Lobby, et. al., for awhile!
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If you’re just looking for cards for decorations, why don’t you scan a deck and then just print them on cardstock and cut them up?
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I’m confused – 60cents. That’s too much?!? Is like per card or something? His invites were adorable … print alot of those out!! I’m having a hard time with his gift. Unless I just score super lucky it’s not going to fit the theme … super cute theme, but hard!!
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Mandi: I just want the ACEs out of them. *sigh* I just thought I’d be able to find a box of them at Goodwill or on Craigslist.
Tamara: You know, I just thought of that, too. I might try it…
Bears on Wheels is a favorite at our house–and you found the Milne Winnie the Poohs! Lucky, lucky girl!
I love finding good books at the thrift store…you must tell me which one you went to. 16 books for 13 bucks—that’s REALLY good! We must go book hunting together sometime!
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