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Mini Thrift Haul!! Another 30% Off Haul!

So I had a 30% off coupon or three burning a hole in my wallet.  My lovely daughter Katie has been cleaning out her apartment and making lots of donations to Value Village and was kind enough to give me her donation coupons for 30% off.  I only found a few pieces, but I am very happy with the results.

This Anne Klein wrap dress is very much me and I can see getting a lot of wear out of it.  I…

Triple Ginger Pumpkin Muffins!! Gluten-free Deliciousness!

Although spring is coming soon, I am still in the mood for winter comfort food.  We have been having some very cold days, so I was inspired to tweak a pumpkin muffin recipe that I often use and amp it up a bit with three types of ginger; candied, dried and fresh.  I hope you try these out, they are delicious.

Photo credit: Elsie Bauer

Triple Ginger Pumpkin Muffins Dry Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of…

At the last 50% off sale at the Salvation Army thrift store, I picked up some new winter dresses and one summer dress.  I got some great wrap dresses which seem to be a flattering style for me as well as some sweater dresses for those cold winter days. I did a little closet purge to make room for my new dresses.  But I do love a good dress, so easy to throw on with the right jewelry, belt and…

The Joys Of Empty Nesting!!

Just to start off this post with a little disclaimer….I love my wonderful daughters very much and miss them every day!!  But it is a normal process in life that your children will grow up and move on to create their own nuclear family.  And I can proudly say that they are both doing very well and being very successful in their new lives with their partners.

Since my husband, Will and I are now…

Dress To Top Refashion!!

I thrifted this very short dress at Value Village for only $10.99 but I had a 30% off coupon so it only cost me $7.77.  I loved the fabric and the cut of the top but it was too short to be a dress and I don’t wear tunics.

So it was a simple matter of taking my seam ripper and removing the band of fabric that covers the elastic on the waistband.

Once that was done, it was just a matter of…

50% Off Vacation Clothes!! Mini Haul!

I am still preparing for my vacation to Jamaica in the spring and I found these few pieces at the last 50% off day at Value Village.  I think there is a theme here as everything is either blue, green or turquoise or a mixture of these colours.

This necklace was originally $4.99.

This dress from Lands End was a little more pricey originally at $17.99.

This long maxi dress was originally $14.99.

Happy New Years!! One Hundred Subscribers!

Now that 2016 is coming to a close, I wanted to take a moment and reflect on the past year.  It has been a wonderful year for my blog and I now have one hundred subscribers from around the world.  I never expected anyone other than me to be interested in my ramblings, my recipes and my thrifting and refashioning posts.  So thank you to all of you who have subscribed or who have read my posts and…

Another 30% Off Thrift Haul!! Some More Vacation Wear!

If you have been following this blog for a while, you know I love to thrift, and I love to thrift the most when I have a discount coupon. This is a little 30% off thrift haul of some pieces which will make their debut in Jamaica in the spring for our anniversary vacation.

This dress still had it’s original tag on it for $90.00 but I got it for $6.66 after my discount.  I love the colours and I…

Shopping For My Holidays Mini Thrift Haul!!

My husband and I are once again going to the wonderful island of Jamaica for our 29th wedding anniversary in the new year and I have already started looking for some new pieces to wear on my holiday.  I know it is a little early to start looking, but when you thrift, you have to always think ahead and plan for things in the next season or next big event well in advance.  And I find that the…

Thai Beef Salad!! A Delicious Light Gluten-Free Meal!

During this time of holiday food over-indulgence, a light fresh meal is always appreciated.  This Thai beef salad is a huge hit with my family.  It is a delicious light supper that is salty, sour, sweet and spicy.  It is healthy and makes a great pack able lunch with the left overs if there are any.  Just make sure to drain off the excess dressing before packing into your lunch container and use…