Category Archives: thrift stores

Thrift Store Treasures #8

Posted on March 24, 2016 by blogqueendiane

There’s nothing like wearing bright spring colors again after a long winter, is there?

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Top 20 Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Posted on June 16, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Here are 20 great thrift store shopping tips:

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Thrift Store Treasures #5

Posted on April 21, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Spent $7 recently to score the following thrift store treasures:  5 large plastic flowerpots in bright jewel tones (purple, red, yellow and green)

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The Sisterhood of Thrift Store Shoppers

Posted on February 20, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Nearly every Friday after work I swing by the best thrift store in town before going home. It’s only about two miles away. Tonight’s trip was really fun; everyone in the store wanted to chat.

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Thrift Store Treasures #4

Posted on November 3, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Spent about $34 last weekend and bought the following thrift store treasures: 1) 3 pairs of identical leather slingback shoes ($5.99 each) in beige, blue and black (like new) 2) A pair of bright blue leather shoes ($4.99) – great condition

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Thrift Store Treasures #3

Posted on October 14, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Had some good luck at thrift stores the first two weekends of October! It’s nice to pick up a few fall things before going up to the attic and dragging out all my winter clothes. The items I was found … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #2: Bare Traps Sandals — Love Them!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by blogqueendiane

**This is not a sponsored blog post. I just love these shoes!** Have wanted to buy a pair of Bare Traps shoes for years, but they were always more than I wanted to spend, even on sale. They’re kind of … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures: What I Did NOT Buy

Posted on September 11, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Thrift stores have some fantastic buys, ya can’t deny that. But they also have some weird stuff.

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Thrift Store Adventures Save Big Bucks and Count as Retail Therapy, Too

Posted on September 10, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Does shopping at thrift stores count as retail therapy? 🙂 Heck, yes! Where else can you can save money and have an adventure at the same time? Make every trip extra exciting by taking along a friend, splitting up to … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of August

Posted on September 2, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Here’s a recap of the good, bad and weird things that happened during August: Good 1) Bought a new car – after 11 years! (You’ll hear more about that – the car’s very nice but the car-buying experience was unbelievable.) … Continue reading →

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