Things that make you go Hmmmmm??

So I have something to share that I think is somewhat of a hot topic.  My mind is made up on where I stand, but I am definitely one who feels everyone is entitled to their own opinion so I would love to hear some comments. 

I might be alone in this............

But first........... woke up early & couldn't go back to sleep.  Ankle still hurts so exercise is out (darn), what to do, what to do?  Well, I haven't been garage sale-ing in a while (or any shopping besides the necessities).  I don't want to go alone.......I'll just wake up those darling daughters I have.  This is our loot: 

For Ethan- Lego Book $1
                  Rock costume $1

Halloween costume - check

Beautiful shabby chic pillowcases: $1 for both

4 Reusable Grocery Bags:  Free w/ purchase - Score! I do love bringing my own bags everywhere I go and these ones are nice & sturdy.

A flower 10 cents, tiny stuffed dog 10 cents & Heelies $1  Lila couldn't be happier and payed for these with her own money.

Shoes (all 3)  $1 per pair & a necklace I am not sure was paid for

A real leather Michael Kors purse $3.  I have been wanting a new purse for a while and was planning on getting one for my birthday next week.  Obviously that's not happening.  I wanted a more structured & bigger one, but I am thrilled to have one that is nice as opposed to strings fraying off the handles.

Some books for Ethan and a fairy book for my niece.  25 cents each

   

And to continue the Thrifty theme I went to a 72 hour sale at Henry's and got 4 watermelons for $5, 3 cantaloupe for $1, 3 bell peppers for $1, an eggplant for 88 cents & pears at 3lbs for $1!!!!!  All our shopping cardio wore us out & upon returning home 2 of those melons disappeared before I took this picture.

Now here comes the controversy.  I searched for some really nice books & came up with these 2.  They are for a birthday party Ethan is going to today.  I have seen 2 minutes of this show & would go mad if it was ever in my home but it seems popular and I feel this boy would really like them.  Books are usually the gift I give because I love them so much.  Price for both, 50 cents.

So what do you think?  Totally tacky, or thoughtful & thrifty? 

 I made sure the books looked brand new and added in a bag of candy.  I can't afford to spend the usual $10 on gifts, especially when I feel this is a nice gift.  Personally I don't care how much something costs, If I love something I love it.  I would even love it better if the giver got a good deal on it.  

I have given my own kids Christmas & Birthday gifts that I have gotten from garage sales or thrift stores.


I really do find joy in being thrifty.  I don't care how much money I have (or don't have presently) but a bargain is always appreciated by me.


I know there are some who would be horrified to do this, and that's perfectly ok.  I get it.  I am just not one of them.  I've talked before how I take spoons out of the garbage, and how I've eaten my customers leftovers (before kids in my working days).  I actually admire Freegans & think it's great they use what others throw away. 

 This is Emry, Lila,  my little (big) brother Adam & me.  Adam could put everything he own in his car.  I actually have a few brothers that could do this.  Seeing how they view the world and consumerism is so refreshing to me.

I feel I lie somewhere in the middle.  Doing my best to teach my kids to use it up, recycle, don't waste, reuse, find a deal, stretch your dollar & most of the time - go without.

But I sure will love my new (to me) Michael Kors leather purse.